The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-04
VOTE SHOWS SENATE
GAGGED, SAYS JONES
Acted Like Ostrichcs, Hc
Charges Amid Sensational
Debate.
.uAvE DECIDED NOTHING"

w~,suiSGto>, March 3.--To.day's de-
nate IN tho senate on the submarine
,,s,s WA. one of the most spirited that
has been heard In that body for q long
,iwe. senator Jones'e speech was SEN
s,,ional. senator Clark Of ArkNnsas de-
clared In effect that the Administration
tas not maintained a neutral attitude, -
has been represented.
~We have decided nothing to-day"
sajd senator Jones. except that the
senate can 10 gagged absolutely. We
have 10, passed upon tho issue presented
4, any way. We have. like ostriches.
stuck our heads N the aand. thinking
NJ, one sees US. I voted against tabling
This resolution because on general prin-
ciples | am against tablins resolutions.
for the motion is always made for the
nurpoee Of cutting of debate or cvading
the issue.
Have We complied with the request
a, tie President Of the United States?
suppose 1t wal intended to be a COM
pliance with his request. But in his let.
ger to Mr.. Pou tho President asked for
,ull discussion and final disposition Of
the pertinent resolutions.
No Pest Mortem Debate.
II am nN going TO hold any post.
nroriem discussion Mr.. Jones vent on.
ut Is very easy to introduce another
resolution like this Tomorrow. Tho
Senate has not passed upon the resolu.
ton YET and everybody knows that. The
President is not advised Is to the senti.
men, Of tho Senate or this proposition
and the people abroad know that We
have not passed upon II.
~ the President, the House and the
sena,c desire that something be done
tina, viii speak to the countries abrcad
We ought TO hayc voted sQuarely upon
the proposition.
az, is enough continued Senator
Jones. for the country to see that the
Senate. under some force. Of some kind.
upon ouch a momentous question. that
il, no, settled by his vote. It 10 still
tending. II will come up again. But
do hope that this agitation and what
has been done will serve the purpose OF
inducing American citizens to refrain
from putting themselves on these armed
teliigerent ships"
II must confess" he said. that I
Am no, satisfied with the course things
have taken here to-day. think that
the question which WAS presented to the
senate called for more definite. rational
and courageous action than II has re-
.sived. | think the Senate Of the United
states has, In "A manner not creditable
20 Il. ahdicAted its constitutional au-
tnor.ty TO be heard upon great questions
that affec; the peace and welfare OF this
country.
Lacked Dignity and Courage.
While say that. ] do not say II
Extensively. But ] cannot refrain from
expressing the opinion that the manner
a. ,.lt.1, sli. vraae nfiAatinn MAS dis.
posed Of wac not consistent with the
dignity nor compatible with the cour
ag. that should characterize public &C.
ION here.
81 believe that II We had preserved
q condition OF absolute neutrality from
tie heginning the unfortunate struggle
IN Europe would nov be well on Its way
=, an adjustment. There In no overlook
'pg the fact that all our public acts and
declarations have led In a certain direc.
ton and have created a distinct i'm
preston thai official America, at least
Nas Interested in the success OF one OF
zoe parties in this great struggle. II
vii not require much ingenuity to guess
ua.ch one. because II hae almost become
4 saying that any one who processes
10 be neutral is III sy sympathy with the
,,ernans and that everybody else &C.
cupyiug an official position has taker
a rthlli 'll NUt oNlS1 eboO Va ~ VIZ
ttuNersN.
III the existing laws seem to favor
b. virtue OF their restricted application
one oi tie parties there Ii no reason wh!
Nc should not make the further inquiry
us 10 whether or not We are compelle'
. 10 persist IA that course that puts IN
ir an attitude OF distinct u~nfriendl'nes'
When that is not the one we desire tc
occupy. ! have thought all along tina
Congress ought to supplement existing
laws with a further declaration.
MHRnit.ing Presldency.
We have the control Of our nationals
or sea and OF IL We have a right Il
amend our Laws in such a way that on
nationals viii not seek passage upoI
'iOse ships except upon the condition
that they assume the responsibility 10
"N.a;eNrr Consequences come from thel
Ssh act.
Those who are particularly anNiou!
20 magnify the Importance Of tine Presi
."ntV pretend To think that once IN