Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-09
BUSINESS IN U. 5.
 HAS CLEAR ROAD
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success. In it every honest man, every man who believes that the public interest IS part of hls own interest may walk with perfect confi- dence."
 In the text of his address which touched on the administration legis- lative program for the session, urg- ing passage of bills for Philippine independence, gOvernmr mt owned merchant marine and some other pro- jects begun, but unfinished at the last session, the president devoted most time to discussing the question Of the national defense, deploring a policy of militarism, but endorsing a de- velopment of the national guard and military training for citizens.
 No Military Camp Likely.
 The Democratic side of both house and senate greeted with applause and laughter his declaration that "some amongtus are nervous and excited" and that i've shall not turn America into a military camp.
 And especially when half the world is on fire,' said the president, i've shall be careful to make our moral insurance against the spread of the conflagration very definite and certain and adequate indeed"
 This sentiment was favorably re- ceived on both sides of the chamber. The presidents address, the longest he has yet delivered to congress, oc- cupied about 40 minutes in the read ing.
 Crowds packed the galleries and senators and representatives crowded the floor of the house to await the ar rival of the president. Seven mem bers of the cabinet had seats just be- fore the speakers desk including Sec retary Bryan, who deserted his usual place in the diplomatic gallery. The president entered the chamber at 12:30 o'clock, greeted by applause and cheers as he shook hands with the speaker and the vice president. A moment later he began reading his address.
 Business Legislation Completed.
 The president began reading slowly and his voice was trifle husky. He first was interrupted by scattered ap- plause when he asserted: "We have stunted and hindered the growth of our merchant marine.' After sneak ing of the notable record" of legis- lation of the administration the presi- dent departed from hls prepared ad- dress to say the program of the ad- ministration with regard to legisla- tion affecting business virtually is completed"
 "lt had been put forth by congress-" the president continued, "as we in- tended, as whole, and needs no conjecture as to what was intended. !"
 The road for business to travel, the president declared, is one business can travel without fear-a road to un- clouded success
 "In it," the president declared "every honest man may walk with confidence"
 Another outburst of handclapping greeted the president.
 Against Big Army.
 Applause from both sides greeted the prs sident's statement that the bill for the building of government ship ping lines to South and Central 'Su iS iiIpCis.llNC luC Dem ocratic side of the chamber applauded loudly and at length when the presi- dent. in discussing national defense, declared that the country never would be ready in time of peace to put in the field nation of men trained to arms. Another outburst greeted his declaration against compulsory mili- tary service.
 We are the champions of peace and of concord" said the president And again the Democratic side an plauded. Handclapping frequently interrupted the presidents argument that the United States should pre- serve it's reputation as peace lov- ing nation and his conclusion that it shall never "have large standing army"
 Applause from both sides of the chamber greeted President Wilson's announcement for national defense, "citizenry trained t oarms.' When the president declared that "we shall not change our attitude to- ward the national defense' because some among Us are nervous and ex- cited" an outburst of applause and