The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-02


sGressman was torn by emotions to-day.
The perturbation Of many Dsmocrats
was still further Increased by statements
from some Senators, who a gained the
impression that II Congress, BY an ad-
verse vote. declared a lack Of confidence
IN tho Presidents policy in dealing with
Germany, he might make a statement
declaring himself out Of consideration
for the Democratic nomination.
These reports, although not ofncially
confirmed. were credited by many and
had a profound effect upon some Of the
Democratic leaders,
Congress leaders want TO compromise
with tho President by introducing and
passing a resolution expressing conf
dence in his conduct Of the submarine
issue, but Mr.. Wilson thus far has re-
fused to accept such q course and has
demanded a decisive vote on the resolu-
lions warning Americans from armed
merchantmen.
He takes the stand that Congress has
caused all the trouble by the introduo.
ton and the discussion Of these resolu-
tons and II Is nov up to Congress- to
undo the mischief by action In regard to
them which cannot be misconstrued.
q. q. r. Vote . FACTOR.
The Republican vote in Congress 10 .
factor that IL causing the Administrator
some concern. II 10 realised that the Re
publicans will not consent to support q
compromis. resolution Of tho general
character proposed by the Democrats e.
pressing confidence in the President.
Also the suspicion Of politics In the
present situation Ia becoming so strong
that some members OF the Republican
party are beginning TO waver In their
earlier determination 10 vote against all
resolutions warning Americans from
armed merchantmen
Republicans are convinced that the
President wrote his letter to actins
Chairman Pou a. much for the purpose
Of discomhting William J. Bryan and
Democratic leaders in Congress who have
been secretly plodding against his lead
ership as for the purpose OF clearing ths
air in regard 20 international relations,
IL this suspicion that domestic politics
10 involved continues TO grow II viii %
an important factor in determining the
aAtituds Of Republicans.
From present indications many. II not
most OF tho Tammany Democrats In
Congress. will be lined up against the
President II the issue 10 forced to q vote
On the merits Of the Issue Involved {
majority Of the House seems at heart "a
be a%ntaeonistic to the President. This ID
conceded even by his most ardent sup.
porters. Many members are obsessed
with the idea that only heroic action By
Congress can keep this country out o.
the war.
All the leaders. regardless Of their At
titude toward the President. are i'm
pfessed with the gravity Of the situation
and are determined to defer action OF
any of the pending resolutions In thu
hope that all concerned will cool of and
take stock OF the situation In . calmel
spirit. They fear hat II q vote 10 forced
upon the House in its present angr,
buked and the United States s%eriourl!
embarrassed in It's foreign relations.
Flood 20 Call on wilson.
The Foreign Affairs Committee Of thu
House was In session for two hours TO
day. The committee talked the question
over at length. but agreed only on tn
motion that Chairman Flood should cal
~ the White House Tomorrow and agaii
discuss the situation with the President
Informally twelve OF the twenty-on
members OF the committee agreed tina
they would vote to delay action in tn
hops that some compromise might h
reached that would save the face Of IN
House and at the same time relieve til
President OF embarrassment.
When the House met at noon to-da
there were signs Of great excitement o
the iioor. Members had been discussin
with ever increasing interest the lette
written by the President asking f0r
vote to test the strength Of his polio
and every one awaited with interest I'll
return from the White House OF Speaks
Clark. Leader kitchin and acting Chair
man Pou.
Despite the fact that the leader
named had discussed the matter Q
length with the President there existe
for \veral hours a good deal OF dout
as to the form OF the resolution that NJ
Wilson wanted passed.
Reports were In circulation tina III
President had insisted upon a vote {
confidence in his ability to conduct 70,
eign relations with credit to the country
there we're reports too that the Presider
insisted upon negative action by the Fol-
elgn Affairs Committee and the House O
the McLemore resolution calling on II
President TO warn Americans again
travel o n the armed ships OF belligerel
nations.
Tumulty to Rescue.
The uncertainty as to the President
wishes has cleared up somewhat follow
ing a telephone conversation that Rel
resentative Cantriil OF Kentucky ha
with Mr.. Tumulty. Mr.. Cantrill ha
prepared a resolution expressing con
dence in the judgment Of the Presider
to conduct the foreign affairs Of III
republic. He called UP Secretary Tun
ulty and notified him OF the form {
the resolution.
Mr.. Tumulty Informed Mr.. Cantri
that his resolution was contrary TO II
wishes Of the President and he asked II
Cantrill to withhold the measure. A,
cording to Representative Cantrill Il
Secretary to the President declared tn,
MIR. Wilson was insistent shat the VI,
Lemore resolution hould be brought
Q vote and rejected both In the cOmmi
tee and in the House.
Early in the afternoon a conferen,
Of the big runs Of the Democratic par,
was held in the office Of Speaker Clar
In addition to Mr.. Clark. Representative
Of both sides had spokesman. Anon
them were Senator Underwood. All
bama Chairman Flood. Mr.. Kitchi
Representative Sherlcy and Representi
tive Harrison. Mississippi. and Shack
ford. Missouri, members Of the ForeiG
Affairs Committee.
To Let Things Drift.
An attempt made at this conferen,
to decide upon a plan OF action faile
il was agreed that the best thing
% was to let things drift for the preser
. Meantime resolutions intended to sin
Dlify the situation were presented /
various members Of the House. Mo