The Washington herald., 1914-04-22

mothers would be bereft OF their sons.
and many homes in the land rendered
desolate by reason Of the thousands Of
American lives lost on Mexican soil
Mr.. Root denied that the Tampico Incl
dent mentioned in President Wilson's ad-
dress. was the provocatiOn for the ad-
ministration rushing to arms. He de-
clared with emphasis that the real cause
lying back OF the Presidents action was
the destruction OF American lives and
property during the long months that
anarchy and riot had prevailed in Mexico
The New York Senator intimated that in
employing armed forces of the govern
ment against the Southern republic the
administration was attempting to luII
the American people into a state OF for
getfulness that the policy OF "watchful
waiting had proved an utter failure.
Protesting against the war resolutions
reported by the Senate Committee at the
instance Of the administration, Mr.. Root
declared IL was inadequate in its state
ment OF the reasons given for turning
loose the dogs of war against Mexico.
Mr.. Root urged the adoption Of the
Lodge substitute which sets forth that
the President is justified in using force
against Mexico on the ground that Amer
lean lives have been taken in Mexico and
numerous affronts offered to the dignity
Of the United States government
Question of Flag on Boat.
Senator Root expressed doubt that the
Wilson administration would suggest
measures to Congress if the incident
at Tampico had happened on the soil
OF one of the great powers of Europe
He declared that another way, a way
or peace. would have been found for an
adjustment of the difficulty. Just as had
been done in many like cases in the
past
We find" said Senator Root tina.
our admiral reported that the flag was
flying on the boat at Tampico. others de-
clared the flag was not displayed Should
not that question Of fact he determined?
The question of the proper form and
method of n salute is a matter of pre-
cedent and established usage among ma
tons"
Senator Reed made reply to Senator
Root. He characterized the Mexican rev.
olution as "a foul conspiracy of Ameri
can capitalists formed on American
soil"
He declared that the outrages on
American citizens in Mexico were but
the incidents of civil war. These did
not furnish the real motive for inter
vention. The insult to the flag was the
first overt act against the authority ana
dignity of the United States by the de
facto government.
Lodge First Speaker.
The Senate plunged into the debate on
The Mexican resolution Immediately after
L met at noon. Senator Lodge was
The first speaker. He held the close at
tention of his colleagues for more than
lalf an hour. while he discussed the con-
iitions in Mexico and the necessity for
making a stirring declaration not only
If our purpose in intervening. but also
The succession Of outrages on American
ives and property. followed by an in
suit to the flag.
The feature. as on Monday. was the
great crowd in the galleries and cor
-idors. Every seat was taken and peo-
Dle We're standing in the galleries and in
opg lines extending the full length of
he corridors. At one time while Scna-
or John Sharp Williams was speaking
here was manifestation of approval
Dy applause. and Vice President Mar
hall roared at the Sergeant-at-arms to
lear that section of the gallery. The
,ommotion occurred in the mems gal
cry. and was confined to a few per-