The Washington herald., 1914-04-21

he would as patriot stand by the gov
ernment, but he was opposed TO the ad-
ministration's program.
| 'I oppose the war, but II you force
the war on the country / will stay here
until the war Is over" declared Mr.
Campbell This struck the Democrats as
funny. and they laughed and hooted for
a minute or two. Representative Pou, a
Democrat, followed Mr.. Campbell He
| urged all Democrats to stand by the ad-
ministration. Representative Murdock
made alIy-around-the-iag speech. evok-
ing great applause among the Democrats.
Mr.. Murdock expressed horror of war
with Mexico or any other nation.
.watcbfuI waiting" Bore.
The President has called and We
should stand by him." said Mr.. Murdock.
when my country is in danger l shall
follow the flag"
Mr.. Murdock criticised the Mexican
policy OF the administration. Il grew
tired OF this 'watchful waiting, and am
glad it's over" declared Mr.. Murdock.
I'VE are tired OF 1t. too" shouted Mr..
Mann.
As Representative Mann took the floor
| the House grew silent. for he was to
make the principal speech against the
Presidents position. Beginning with de-
liberation, Mr. Mann said:
IF the Incidents mentioned by the
President in his message today had oc-
CURED in England or Germany or France
or any other great nation OF the world,
no resolution like this would now be
pending Because Mexico is weak. we
think we have the right to declare war
against her in the hope that success
will be easily accomplished.
I'VE ought not to take step under
the plea that we are supporting the flag
that we would not take with country
like Great Britain or Germany. Who
would think that the incidents cited
would be cause for war between two great
nations? Have we forgotten ourselves
that we propose practically to declare war
without stopping to think or wait?
support to Carranra.
THE President did Us the honor to
say that he came here today to ask our
advice. And then he said: I have come
to ask your support in the course l now
propose to pursue Mr.. Chairman, the
President is no; asking advice Of Con-
gress. He is giving his orders to Con-
gress to sustain what he says he is about
TO do. And you, on the other side of
the House. without stopping to think,
without deliberstion without care. pro-
pose TO pass a resolution which in effect
Is 4 declaration OF war.
1T is more than a declaration OF war
II is a declaration that the United States
has become an ally. a helpful ally of the
murderous crew in Northern Mexico now
engaged in numbering men and outraging
women"
A prolonged hiss from the Democratic
side greeted this statement OF the Re
publican leader. which slowly died away
as ne proceeded.
The whole purpose OF this resolution"
Mr niSgredit
the present President of Mexico that ne
will fall an easy prey to the insurreCuOn-
lists from the northern border.
Cause for war? Why the United
States like every other civilized nation.
ought not to go to war simply because
IL does not like a man. The President
said to us: IF armed conflict comes as
the result OF Huerta's attitude, etc Il
fear that the personal resentment OF the
President Is largely a resentment due to-
the fact that Mr.. Huerta has not bowed
down before his methods. Mr.. Chairman,
am unwilling to declare war against
Huerta simply because President Wilson
does not like him"
Kisses from Galleries.
Again the speaker was interrupted
with a hostile demonstration from the
Democratic side Of the House. the gal
leries joining in the groans and Kisses.
Speaker Clark was Obliged to demand
order. Mr.. Mann hotly resented the dis
approval shown.
7 am not to be deferred from my
position by sighting remarks or ridicule,
he shouted as the confusion subsidized.
because l believe We owe TO he Ameri-
can flag a higher duty than demanding
a salute from Huerta-'
Representative Henry interrupted to
ha ba
resolution recognizing Huerta.
Il will do what | believe TO he right
when that question comes up. answered
the Republican floor leader.
Great applause greeted Majority Leader
Underwood as ne took the floor at the
conclusion of Representative Mann's re-
marks. The galleries Joined in the hand |
clapping and cheers that continued for |