Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-25

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tinuing the old legislative day by re-
cess. That viii give Senator Gore an
opportunity 20 introduce his resolution
and his bill.
A bill identical with that prepared by
Senator Gore was introduced in tho house
late today by Representative Mcndeil OF
Wyoming.
Late today Secretary Lansing conferred
with Chairman Flood over the telephone
and told him he considered the situation
was quite improved SO far as was
known ne new advicos had been received
from Berlin.
Senator Gore issued statement de-
claring III seems to mo that the ship OF
state is drifting or driving headiong upon
the breakers. ! do not say deliberately.
but fear directly upon the breakers"
When asked about reports that he had
conferred with FORMER Secretary Bryan
before preparing his bill and resolution
Senator Gore said:
II have not seen Mr.. Bryan since last
January. I ala talk to him at that time
about bills on this subject"
President Opposed 20 Action.
Word went 10 the capitol again early
today that President Wllson't opposition
20 any action by congress was mistaken.
aud that Chairman Flood and Chairman
stone Of tho committees dealing with
foreign affairs could explain his position
fully. Administration officials outside
Of congress expressed confidence that the
presidents position would be supported.
Ono senator IN the confidence OF the
White House was quoted as saying he
thought the situation the most serious
that had faced the United States since
the European war started.
President Wilson was represented a.
calmly determined steadfastly 10 maintain
the right OF Americans TO travel on armed
merchantmen.
Germany has not yet replied 70 the
latest request from Washington that pre-
Vious assurances for the safety OF unre-
sisting liners apply 70 the conduct OF the
new submarine campaign. II has indi-
Gated II wants TO discuss what properly
may be defensive armament. There are
indications that In Germany the conse-
quences Of destruction OF more American
lives Is fully realized.
Anti-American Party stronger.
Private advices from Germany tell how
the civilian element at court. headed by
the Chancellor Won Bethmann- Hollweg.
which has eontended for preserving
friendly relations with the United states,
has been overshadowed by newly risen
political force headed by General Won
Faikenhayn. chief Of staff OF the army
who has Emperor williams fullest con.
fidence. Won Falkenhayn It is said. does
not consider that break with the United
States would affect Germany's success In
the war
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all the others was that the whole sltua.
ton might be reduced to a proposal thai
congress express the sentiment thai
Americans should not bring their eoun,
try into danger OF war by travelling OF
ships which Germany has announced 4
VIII sink without warning.
Bryan May He Back OF Il.
II was pointed out that such actor
would be quite different than Legislation
prohibiting Americans from taking pas
sage on such ships and could not b,
viewed as a surrender OF rights
The extent to which the political ele,
nsent enters into the present situation
has not been disclosed. Administration
supporters. however. recall that forme
Secretary OF State Bryan broke with IN,
pneHident and left the cabinet over the
question OF warning Americans off bel
liserent ships. Anons those who nov
are supporting the agitation 70 put Mr
Bryan's propoaal into legislative aeuoI
are some senators and representative
who have been numbered among Mr.
Bryan's adnairors. but Il Il true tina
some Of them also are classed as sup
porters Of the president
Tho fact that there was little oppor
tunity for the issue 20 get on the flooi
OF either house when presented tOdal
Was counted upon BY administrative
leaders 10 further check the agitation
Insofar a. opinion can be 'Eauged 4
the senate a majority Of republicans an
democrats feel that the president Shout
not be hampeTed In diplomatic nsgoiia
Tons. Democratic senator's. however