The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-03-28

make speeches OF an hour each In the
III hours or debate remaining.
Behind the scenes there was much
speculation regarding the outcome OF
the Clark-Nyilson fetld. upon the per-
s0nal fortunes OF the speaker and the
president and upon the Democratic
party at large. Many members. In
GLIDING Democrats, predicted that the
split might result either I'm defeat OF
the president or ruin Clark's chances
for election to congress, OF re-eiec-
'tlon as the speaker OF the next house.
Clark's friends. however, insisted that
he had struck the popular chord and
would enhance his popularity in the
house and among the American peo-
pie.
The tenor OF clark's speech was ex-
pected TO decide whether aggressive
warfare would be opened by the
White House upon the speaker, OF
whether his opposition would be over.
looked as an honest difference OF
opinion, with view to healing tue
breach in the future TO solidify the
party.
Warming that resentment OF the
powers might plunge this country INTO
war II American ships are exempted
from Panama canal tolls was sounded
in the house this afternoon by KEEP.
Stevens, OF Minnesota. a Republican.
Those who SO loudly howl for pa
triotism and demand we shall do az
We please with our own and lay down
American doctrines as TO American
waterways, forget their nations MS
tory and forget what American doc
trines and principles really are" he
said. "For q century We have insist
ed on equality OF treatment without
discrimination to our citizens ana
commerce everywhere. Now 1t is pro-
posed to abandon our policies. repu-
date our promises and reverse our
history. That is called patriotism.
1T is fiercely argued that this pend
ing measure interferes with the rights
of the United States to fix tolls for
vessels of It's own people. 1t does no
such thing. Our contention Is tnat
congress can provide any rate OF tolls
as it may see fit, but when it does act,
II must in these respects treat all 9TH
er nations equally and without dis
elimination. This is the real Ques-
ton
Stevens declared that IL the United
States discriminates at Panama
against Great Britain. the latter might
and would be justified in levying tolls
an American vessels through Canadian
canals along our border.
That national honor should be plac-
ed before party platforms was the dec
laration today In the house OF repre-
sentatives of Rep Thompson, OF Hit
nois. a Progressive, In support OF the
repeal resolution. He was one Of the
few Bull Moosers who have openly
supported the presidents policy.
Rep. Harrison. OF Mississippi. the
first speaker OF the day, started anew
the discussion Of the Wilson-Cla
break.
"The record of the Democratic par
ty, under the banner Of Champ Clark
and Oscar Underwood. resulted in the
Democratic victory. which gave us
control of congress-; don't forget
that" he declared.
II think the president Is patriotic
and able and prompted by the high
est motives, but no man is infallible.
IF this repeal is adopted. believe
it will be the beginning Of disruption
Of party organization in this country.
We must keep the faith
Harrison said the president Might
as well ask congress to yield to every
demand OF Japan In the dispute over
tho California alien land law"
Before the days debate began
Speaker Clark warned the immense
crowds In the galleries to refrain
from applauding. but frequent and
vociferous hand-clapping was not
lacking from the floor. In the gal
le-ies many spectators brought lunch
es, prepared to camp all day.