The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21

sideration' of the resolution. Debate on the rule was limited to 10 minutes
 The rule providing for immediate con sideration of the resolution was adopted on viva voce vote. the negative votes being so few that the democrats laughed in derision. The House immediately took up the resolution.
 The Senate recessed at 6:05 D. m. until p. m., expecting the House to act upon the resolution before that time.
 Warm Debate Begins
 Warm debate began as soon as the reso- luton was reported by the foreign af fairs committee
 During the consideration in the com mittee, Representative Bartholdt of Mis- scur had offered an amendment ,o re- strict the Presidents activities to "his constitutional authority
 On this Representative Bathodt and Ainey voted against the remainder of the committee. On the final vote, however, Representative Ainey alone opposed the measure. He declared it did not go far enough The discussion Tn the committee hinged about the use of the word "justi- fled" Some members contended that the President should be .authorized'' to use the armed forces of the nation but it was held that this would be d virtual declaration of war.
 A After the committee adjourned Chair- man Flood presented the resolution on the floor for the action of the House. af- ter conferring again with Secretary of State Bryan and Representative Under wood.
 When Representative Flood asked unanimous consent that the resolution Leader Mann reserved the right to ob- Ject to the present consideration of the resolution and demanded an explanation,
 Underwood Explains
 Representative Underwood explained that administration desired to have the b'll passed before night and that reason able debate would be allowed. He said that the rules committe> was prepared to bring in rule for immediate considera- tion of the resolution if necessary
 Chairman Flood said that he was pre- pared to allow half an hours debate. on the resolution on each side of the House. Representative Mann declared that the needed two hours debate
 The President has advised us of con- said Representative Underwood. We would not insist on putting this Resolution through at this time if this were not matter of paramount impor- tance. But with the Presidents mes sage delivered, our troops may be fired or at any time. We should act at once"
 A round of democratic applause greet ed this statement
 "1 am not alarmed by that statement" replied MT. Mann. But the President has asked for our advice and we should have time to give it. Before we equip the nation for war we should at least have time to draw our breaths. l am always ready to support the President in .sit,.f ,fA e.. value my country above my allegiance to the President
 Cheer From Republicans
 A cheer from the republican side greeted this statement.
 Shouts of bring in rule" hurry it through" from the democratic side interrupted the efforts to secure a unani- rous consent agreement. Representa- tive Mann finally agreed that he would accept one hour and a half for the re- publicans. Representative Underwood said the democrats would be satisfied with one hour. Representative Gardner of Massachusetts. ascersained that an op- portunity would be given to offer amend n1ents to the bill.
 Representative Sisson. democrat of Mississippi declaring that the resolution was declaration of war and as such was a matter which Congress should fully consider objected to any agree ment.
 Speaker Clark then recognized Chair man Henry of the rules committe who presented a special rule for the imme- diate consideration of the resolution The rule simply provides that the House proceed immediately to the considera- ton of the Mexican resolution. By agreement between Representative Henry and Representative Campbell. ranking re- publ1cans on the rules committed the de- bate on the rule itself was limited to 20 minutes. with the understanding that the republican side was to have a fair op- for debate on the resolution af- ter the adoption of the rule.
 Representative Campbell of Kansas, re- publican, opened the opposition to the rule, declaring it's purpose was to make In order resolution which is a deelara- ton of war
 We, are asked to declare war against N1ctoriano Huerta. Why?' he asked Because American citizens have been 'uthlessly murdered? No. Because Amer can women have been outraged? No l5ut because company of sailors were arrested by a subordinate. Is it enough 10 justify a declaration of war? War with its awful consequences against the helpless. distracted, poverty-striclzen peo- pie Of Mexico. For the people of Mexico
 
 results of war;
 'I am against this war" continued Campbell. But if you force this war lpon my country it will be my war the war of my country and will support it.
 If you force this war on my country. will stay here until the war is over-'' An outburst of laughter and applause rom the democratic side greeted this statement and for more than a minute MT. Campbell was unable to continue Representative Pou of North Carolina. democrat, supported the rule, declaring the time has come to put an end to hese outrages in Mexico"
 Murdoch Pledges Support Progressive support for the resolution vas pledged by Progressive Leader  This resolution needs one thing more han anything else," he said This is he unanimous vote of the Congress of he United States. When my country's lightly is in question, I have but one 'ule. That is: Follow the flag This 'esolution will do one thing that should ,e done. It will send around the world l he word that our flag must be respected | am tired of watchful waiting and welcome the Presidents decision to end hat policy" A cheer from the democrats greeted Mir | Hurdock's speech. Representative Len | oot. republican, favored the resolution, l asserting that it's passage was the 'best l means of preventing war in Mexico.- Representative Foster of Illinois made a | 'rief speech supporting the resolution and | he rule. 1 Republican Leader Mann spoke vigor- |, 'usly against the Presidents policy. "If | he incidents which the President has elated to us had occurred with England l