The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-08
LEADERS May SHOO
WILSON OFF TOUR
Southern Members Nervous
Over His Proposed Appeal
TO Constituents.
COMPROMISE Is limited

WAsHtNGroN. Feb. 7--Prcssure II
being cxcrtcd upon President Wilson by
southern Democratic leaders to prevent
his invasion OF the South OH a prepared
ness tour.
The President has refused 20 give an
answer as TO what he will do in the
matter. ffgurativcly speaking, he il
holding the threat of "a speaking trip
over the heads of those mcmbcr of his
party who either oppose him or are
iukewarm toward his policy.
The situation within the Democratic
party apparently is approaching u stage
where the leaders Of both sides are pre-
pairing to talk business. In some quar-
tiers the suggestion from the foes of
piepai edness that the President refrain
from speaking in the South is regarded
in the light OF an overture. A canvass
Of the Opposing amps created the cx-
~pectation that either some basis Of
agreement will he worked out I'm the
next two weeks or the President renew
his appeal In a determination to force "a
final test OF strength within the party.
Voters Approve Ills plan.
In the Interval tho President. is stand
ing pat, awaiting advances FROM the
opposition. Advisers of the President
said to-day that the con idence Of sue
cess which he asserted so enphatically
In closing his campaign at -. Louis has
80 -l-.- 900 14. ..A- t.. ..- d. -
Washington. l. was added that "A
veri,able avalanche OF approving letters
from the sections regarded us doubtful
in the defence fight has strengthened his
conviction that n" has the sentiment OF
the country behind him.
Members of Congress still insist that
there has been no heavy pressure upon
them from The sections where the Fresi-
den; spoke. Administration leaders con
tend that many OF the persons who are
writing their approval to the President
will express the same attitude in COM
muniCations to their Representatives.
Tn" President II SAID 70 feel that Il
little longer period is required for pub
lie opinion to assert itself. He Is de-
termined TO await this assertion with
confidence. As Indicating this attitude
IT was announced to-day That the rrcsi-
dent Will renew his appeal to the cnuu-
try In two speeches to be delivered he'"
this week.
The frs, Is 20 be an address {, tn.
chamber OF Comm"pe OF the United
States AZ IT, annual convention Thurs
day night On the same night the
President will speak AZ a banquet OF
the Potomac f.ucampueut ot the q \.
Il. Both speeches VIII hc on the subject
of national defence II was said au-
tholitatively that the President j. -
voice appeals just as emphatic and
warnings just az solemn as those con-
veyed in his speeches last week.
The two addresses furnish tho rros'-
den, just the opportunity he believes
necessary 20 strike a few blows IN main
tenauCe Of his own lines Of defence.
lie believes the two speeches sufficient
20 bridge over the fortnight or more
In which he will remain here waiting
! fur the sentiment OF the riddl" McSt
and the South 20 register
The POSSIBILITY of a "onprolu.c ~
~" Presidents programme s beng
I ;tlked OF now by Democratic ..auors
~ both factions. The Presidents trip
.s said 20 have impressed both s.dcs
with the dangerous possibilities Of fag-
| tional disagreement on tho eve OF n
national campaign and tn" NOR" con-
~servative spirits are believed Wiling ~
make some sacrifices for the sake %
harmony.
one thing seems clear 70 'hc comrro-
mise TAX which has arisen. The Prcs!-
dent will hay 20 give m the couti-
mental ar!n plan recommended IN The
ANNA ropor. Of Secretary of War Car
rison. II seems almost equally clear.
however. that the surrender Of the con-
tiuental army scheme would c0mpel the
formulation of u measure 10 fcdrral!z.
the National Guard.
Anti-preparedness leaders are said 20
he willing TO make big concessions on
the proposed militia measure.