El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-30
WILSON REQUESTS
AID OF HIS PARTY


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ASPECT by introducing bill to forbid
that tolls be levied on coastWlse yes
sells or those belonging to citizens OF
any country on this continent ana en-
gaged solely in trade between ports
of North and South America, or both,
duIv registered under the laws of the
country under which the owners of
said vessels are citizens,
He cOntended 1t would work out TO
a logical conclusion the policies as
originally. contemplated in the Monroe
doctrine.
Convincing to Latin-America.
at would be convincing to Brazil,
Argentine, Chile, Mexico and other
Iatin-Americau countries on this con-
tinent" he said, that the united
States is in good faith in its announced
policy of friendship and willingness TO
assist these countries, not only against
aggression of foreign powers, but In
the development of their own re-
sources"
From an invalid chair in the house,
representative BEngle, Democrat, of
Florida, made a vigorous speech OpPos-
ing the repeal and denOuncing the attl-
tude of Great Britain.
Owen Predicts Two Weeks Debate.
Senator owen, one of the admins
tration's staunchest supporters, ex-
pressed the opinion today that two
weeks would be all the senate would
require for debate.
Senator Kern, the Democratic leader,
told the president that while the debate
would be longer than at first expected,
the question would be disposed of with
Calls Mineral Bill a Hardship.
Louis Titus, of san Francisco, Calf,
told the house public lands committee
today that the pending bill for a ieas-
ing system for opening mineral ana
oil lands on the public domain would
work a hardship to the independent
oil operators of California He IN
sisted that the interests for which he
spoke should have recognition OF the
Investments and work they had put
into the lands, and that they already
were facing a serious condition.
Side Issues Arise.
In the senate. discussion on tolls re-
peal will revolve around one Of the
many side issues that have arisen, SEN
ator James Hamilton Lewis proposing
to discuss a resolution and Dill he has
introduced to follow repeal as sort Of
balm to the wounds of his party mem
abers who have thus far opposed the
president in his plea for uphOld1ng the
honor of the nation
Senator Lewis's measure would give
the president authority to suspend
tolls whenever, in his opinion, ne
deemed it advisable to do so.
The Iowa senator cited several prece-
dents in defence of his measure
Senator Gallinger will urge a resolu-
ton he advocated last week, which will
express it as the sense Of Americans
that congress has the right to do as
it pleases with respect to Americans
shipping through the canal.
Prepare For Final Struggle.
In the house, opposing leaders in the
fight are setting the stage for the
final struggle, all cOnCeding that the
scene to attend the closing hours Of the
debate and roll call viii rival in SEN
sational enthusiasm any legislative
climax in recent years.
Speaker Champ Clark. whose vigor-
Sc 49, H.
week drew the curtain on the party
breach, has prepared an epilOg and
the house galleries cannot accOmmO-
date the thousands who viii scramble
for seats to hear him deliver il. The
speaker has maintained silence since
his defeat on the cloture rule, when
only 50 Democratic members of the
house followed their recognized lead
ers, while some 200 stood by the admin
istratOn, yielding TO president Wilson
plea for support that he might deal
with foreign problems confronting the
nation. The speaker will break the
silence on the main issue of the con-
troversy Tuesday, closing the debate on
behalf Of opponents of the toll eXemp-
ton repeal.
No III VIII on Wilson's Part.
As to the party strife that has been
preclp1tated by this unusual inteTna-
uonal complication. president Wilson
has made no comment. Close advisers |
OF the president insist. however. that
AC pears no personal nor DOuLcdl III
viii toward the leaders of the party
who have differed with him in this
crisis; that he entertains no thought of
holding a political grUdge.
Breakers Ahead. Is Assertion.
Breakers are ahead Tor the repeal,
however. despite the situation in the
house, where it is generally conceded
the fight has already been won. The
only uncertainty in the minds of mem
DerS OF congress as to the outcome Of
the repeal in congress is as to the ma
Jority it will have.
Senator Owen and other champions
Of the administration assert delay will |
serve no useful purpose and they hope 4
to have the committee on interoceanic /
canals, of which senator OGorman is
chairman. to take up the Sims bill as /
soon as 1t comes from the house
The committee is divided on the
issue Unless some members in the com I
mlttee announce a change of view, it /
IS reported that opponents of the j
issue may have a majority of one. I'm /
less the committee reports it adversely,
there Will be minority report. on !
winch the senate would be forced to
take vote. This would decide the
question as decisively as if a majority
report were returned
Other Legislation Eelipsed.
-Other legislation before congress is |
bills. The senate Interstate I
commerce subcommittee is at work on I
numerous bills.
me house committee on judiciary
mas mad Its calendar upset by the cases
-nVoINlng charges against representa-
i've McDermotL Of Illinois, and judges
SpeeI, OF Georgla, and Wright, of the