The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-14

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the SenAte are impressed with the idea
thas work on the preparedness hills
should be FASTENED In expectation OF
real trouble In Mexico. according To the
drift OF debate In that Chamber To-day.
inc senate was suddenly plunged into
a stirring discussion Of the Developments
IN Mexico, all based on the hypothesis
that the United States would soon be
called upon to send a large force across
the Rio Grande.
senator Borah. q member OF the For
eign Relations Committee. and Senate,
chamberlain. chairman of the Military
Affairs Committee. delivered speeches in
which they warned the country no,
TO underestimate the Importance of the
present movements In Mexico.
Senator Borah declared that 1t was
the duty OF Congress to thrust aside all
other business and pass the national
defence bills without delay.
Chairman Chamberlain OF the Military
committee startled his colleagues when
ne expressed the opinion that at present
tho United States has no available armed
force capable Of making a good fight
against the men under arms In Mexico.
He insisted that at this time the
United States could not send more than
$4,000 soldiers into Mexico. He warned
the Senate that this fragment, in the
event OF a coalition Of the factions IN
Mexico. probably would be confronted BY
AN army OF 10000 seasoned veterans.
Other Senators disputed the asser.
lions OF Chairman Chamberlain AZ to tn.
numerical weaknes Of the United States
and the strength of the possible Mexican
opposition.
Senator simmons insisted that the
United states Vas prepared for any
emergency that might arise. Senator
Nardaman agreed with Senator Simmons
and declared that II was n mistake 20
impart to the world any suggestions that
the United States is not ready to per-
form it's task in Mexico.
The whole debate was full OF prophecy
That stormy times are ahead. With Sen.
ator Chamberlain declaring against the
state Of unprepa rcdness. and Senator
Warren asserting that our own guns and
ammunition would be used against us
In Mexico because Of the mistaken policy
OF the Administration In lifting the EN-
barge on exports Of these articles to
Mexico. the Senate was soon keyed up
TO a high pitch OF excitement.
Senator Chamberlain said he would
not he surprised TO see Villa acclaimed
a popular hero and an army Of 90. 900
rally TO his support.
MIR. Chamberlain said
IF l had my way In directing affairs
in the Senate chamber I would close
down the legislative plans at this time
TO all measures except supply bills and
the programme for preparedness"
Dorah's Advice.
This was Mr.. Borah's warning:
III the President tie correct In the
message which he carried to the people
some weeks ago the Congress is sadly
derelict in It's duty in meeting a most
momentous situation.
" canno shape these bills relating
to preparedness In a week IL We do our
duty. nor in a month II We meet the
situation az II ought to be met. 1t will
take not only days. but weeks. and II
II Is 10 be properly disposed of II would
take months TO formulate the policy Of
this country to meet a situation which
las been SO p~ronouncedly presented to
the country by the President.
II do not ~disapprove OF the ad ion
which the President has taken with ref
erence TO pursuing those who invaded
the territory OF the United States a
few days ago and took the lives OF a
number of our citizens. Tn so far as
sAfhk - W Wv phl
suit OF a fugitive who has taken the
lives Of American citizens I think the
President II not only right as a matter
Of policy. but is well within his consti-
%tutional rights.
But while I concede the President
performed his duty in that respect no
man knows the consequences which may
follow or flow from that act, No one
can measure the probabilities which may
arise from the fact that We are now in
yading Mexico for the purpose Of ar
resting and Furnishing those whU have
taken the lives Of American citizens
and for h a purpose alone.
THE difficulty II that we may have
started "A train over which we cannot
exercise contro, and whatever the conse-
auences may he we are under the most
solemn obligations to be prepared to
meet them.
" must take into consideration hat
all CENTRAL America IL interested In this
proposition and We must take Into con-
sjderation tina Central America feels
uneasy when she sees moving In h a
direction the power of the United States
whatever It's professed purpose may be.
''From the press dispatches rs they
ONE to Us this morning II would look
az II tine authorities whom "" have
recognized In a technical way would not
be friendly to our entry into Mexico
even for the purpose which We proclaim
IN regard TO our entrance. II that be
true how are We going to meet the siiua-
ton when the military experts tell us
that Il, will, take 10000 men IN Mexico
and loo .000 men on the border TO take
carc OF the situation?'
Another Hi"t GtveW.