The sun., 1916-12-13

Is ray Of hope. France might accept
thesc terms as they are stated here un-
less. as an ally of Russia, she might hnd
II necessary to back up Russia, which
IL being asked 10 give up a great deal, II
seems to me. Much will depend on the
attitude OF Great Britain. fall to see
where a neutral nation is justified In
taking any steps at this time,
senator wesley l.. Jones (Republican,
can find much encouragement In the pro-
posals. ! seriously doubt II any progress
In the direction Of peace can be made at
this time.
senator John u. WORKS tR@pubilcan,
California I'VE should not be precipi-
tate over the suggestions Of peace.
desire peace; who does not? But we are
rot justified in taking hasty action or
'hdulging In hasty utterances that might
defeat the very object Of our fondest
hope.
senator william Alden smith tRepub-
lican. Michikan)--1 would be glad to see
AN opportunity present itself for the
United States to put forward peace pro-
posals. These suggestions look hopeful.
II all could get together In friendly con-
ference a peaceful settlement could prob
ably be reached. japan and Russia fol-
lowing the Russo Japanese war were far
apart until they sat down to the con-
ference table at Portsmouth.
America shosId Act Promptly.
senator william 4. Kenyon (Repub-
l.can. 1owa)--I regard the present pro-
posals. IL correctly reported. as a hope
ful sign. ] trust they will lead to peace.
I feel certain that II there is anything
In the situation that would encourage
overtures for peace on the part Of the
United States we should act promptly.
senator william Hughes Demo
crat. New Jersey)--1t is my earnest de-
sire that the present terms will lead to
some peace. surely hope that some
thing will be accomplished to stop the
war.
senator Ollie James democrat. Ken
tucky)-we should 20 carefully in the
matter do not want to be hasty or
precipitate. The President knows best
what to do and he will act when the
time comes.
senator Lee \. Overman Democrat.
North Carolina)-1t Is glad news.
think we should offer mediation when
ever the opportunity presents itself. But
we must not be too quick.
senator Oscar Underwood democrat.
Alabama)-we all hope the war will
soon end. THE President has the whole
responsibility Tor mediation and Is best
qualified to say when the time has come
to offer such offices. He II In touch. In
the meantime. I do not believe that my
personal opinion as to what should be
done is either timely or valuable
senator Reed SmOOt (Republlcan,
Ctah)-While I wish peace as earnest
ly as any one. I do not believe Great
Britain would accept the terms proffered
nor do ! believe II would be wise move
on the part of the United States to offer
to mediate upon any such terms.
FavOrs . Decisive Victory.
Senator John W. weeks CRepublican.
Massac s)-Mediation would leave
this matter exactly where II Is. II
would not solve the great European
problem. A decisive victory for one side
or the other would do so. On such a
decisive victory permanent peace
might be established.
senator Jacob II. Gslliager (Republi-
can. New Hampshire)-l think media
tion or anything else should be At
tempted that would In any way tend to
stop the war. l want the war stopped.
IL would not be indelicate to offer media
ton II II would help. Roosevelt did not
think II indelicate when he offered medi-
alton to Russia and Japan. And he ac-
complished something by that offer.
Sentiment In the House.
speaker Champ Clark was one Of