Evening star., 1914-04-21
Only One Opposing Vote.

| Inc discussion In the cOnfnlttee nifSeo
about the use of the word justified.
Some members of the committee con-
| tended that the President should be ''au-
thorized" to use the armed forces of the
nation. but it was held that this would
be virtual declaration of war.
During the consideration of the reso-
| luton in the committee Representative
Bartholdt of Missouri offered an amend
ment restricting the Presidents activities
to his constitutional authority" On this
Messrs. Bartholdt and Ainey voted
against the remainder of the committee.
| On the final vote to report the resolution.
however. Representative Ainey alone OPP
posed the measure. He declared it did
not go far enough.
| After the committee adjourned, Chair
\ man Flood made propositions to present
| the resolution on the floor for the action
of the House. He conferred with Sec
| retary Bryan and Representative Under
| wood again.
Resolution in the House.
conference between Chairman Henry
and Democratic Leader Underwood be-
gan a session to report a rule for imme-
date consideration Of the Flood resolu-
| tion.
/ The administration Mexican resolution
with a favorable report from the foreign
affairs committee was brought the
floor of the House at o'clock by Chair-
man Flood. He asked that the measure
be Immediately considered.
Representative Flood asked unanimous
consent that the resolution and the re-
port be read, and Republican Leader
Mann indicated that there might be op-
position to the resolution by obJectlng TO
the reading of the report
MIR. Mann reserved the right to OBJECT
to the present consideration OF the res
olution and demanded an explanation.
Majority Leader Underwood explained
that the administration desired to have
the bill passed before night and that rea-
sonable debate would be allowed He
said that the rules committee was pre-
pared to bring in a rule for immediate
consideration of the resolution
Republicans Ask for Time.
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 said that the mi
nority needed two hours debate
The President has advised us of con-
ditions'' said Mr.. Underwood Ne e
would not insist on putting this resolu-
ton through at this time if this were
not a matter of paramount Importance.
But with the Presidents message deliv-
cred our troops may be fired on.
A round of democratic applause greeted
this statement.
II am not alarmed by that statement,
said Mr.. Mann. But the President has
asked for our advice and we should have
time to give it. Before We equip the ma
tion for war we should at least have time
to draw our breaths. l am always READY
to support the President in his condoce
of the foreign relations. But value my
country above my allegiance to the Presi-
dent"
A cheer from the republican side greet
ed this statement.
Democrats Urge Action.
Shouts of Bring in rule" Hurry
it through" from tho democratic side
interrupted the efforts to secure
unanimous consent agreement. Repre-
sentative Mann finally agreed that he
would accept one hour and half 1or
the republicans. Representative Under
wood said the democrats would be satis-
fieo with one hour. Representative
Gardner of Massachusetts, ascertained
that an opportunity would be given to
offer amendments to. the resolution.
Representative Sisson of Mississippi. de-
claring that the resolution was a dec
laration of war, and as such was mat
ter which Congress should fully consid-
er.' objected to any agreement.
Speaker Clark then recognized Chair
man Henry of the committee on rules.
who presented a special rule for the i'm
mediate consideration of the resolution
The rule simply provides that the
sideration Of the Mexican resolution"
By agreement between Representative
Henry and Representative Campbell.
ranking republican on the rules commit
tee. the debate on the rules commit
to tw enty minutes. with the understand
ing that the republican side was to have
a fair opportunity for d,bate on the res
oution after the adoption of the rule.
Purpose of the Rule.
Representative Henry simply stated the
purpose of the resolution.
The purpose of this rule" said Repre-
sentative Campbell, lis to make in order
a resolution. which is a declaration of
war. The message of this resolution will
commit this country to war upon the men
now occupying the seat Of authority in
is the only first class nation which has
not recognized Victoriana Huerta as pro-
visional president Of Mexico.
We ares asked to declare war against
Victoriana Huerta. Why? Because Amer
ican citizens have been ruthlessiy murder
ed? No. Because American women have
been outraged No. But because COM
pany of sailors We're arrested by a sub
ordinate"
After reviewing the Tampico incident
Mr.. Campbell said:
rs this enough? Has the President
established a casus bellf? Is it enough
to justify a declaration of war? For
this resolution means war. war with its
awful consequences against the help
less. distracted. poverty-stricken people
of Mexico. For the people of Mexico
must share with Victoriano Huerta the
results of war.
II am against this war" continued
Mr. Campbell But If you force this
war upon my country it will be my war,
the war of my country. and 1 will sup
port it.
IF you force this war on my country
l will stay here until the war is over"
Bitter End Afar Off.
An outburst of laughter and applause
from the democratic side greeted this
statement. and for more than a minute
MIR. Campbell was unable to continue.
Speaker Clark finally quieted the tumul
and Mr.. Campbell concluded with the
democrats supporting the military organi-
zation ito the bitter end, which is a long
way off,
Representative Pou of North Carolina
supported the rule. declaring that the re-
publicans up to short time ago had been
"cIamoring for intervention"
''The time has come" said Mr. Pou sto
put an end to these outrages in Mexico"
| Progressive support for the resolution
was pledged by Progressive Leader MUIR
dock.
than ANYTHING else he said. That is the
| unanimous vote Of the Congress Of the
| United States. When my country's dig
nity is in question l have but one role.
\ That is: Follow the flag. This resolution
4 will do one thing that should be done
II will send around the world the word