New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-06
BRYAN ENTERS
FIGHT ON WILSON
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stantial majority. On the other hand,
J. ?. Tumulty, secretary to the Presi-
dent, is predicting a vote of four 10 one
against II in the House.
"Mr. Bryan is very plain spoken
about his views on the warning resolu-
tion," said Representative Stephens to-
day. "but he will not start an open
fight. At his request ! introduc d a
resolution at the opening Of Congress
20 warn Americans of ships, and he
still stands for II. Why should we beat
the devil about the bush on this propo-
sition? IL is weak -kneed 70 try to
dodge the real issue. The McLemore
proposition is not what the President
wants, nor il is not what we friends of
a warning resolution want. SO why
should we vote on it2'
kitchin's Course in Doubt.
Tomorrow Mr. Stephens will commu-
nicstc Mr.. Bryan's views to Majority
Leader Kitchin.
Although Kitchin strongly favors tho
straight warning vote plan, doubt IL
expressed that he will oppose the Ad-
ministration programme on the floor in
case Of favorable action on IL by the
Rules Committee He frankly admits
that the Democratic members of the
Rules Committee have shown no dis
position thus far TO entertain his sug-
gestion fsvorably. II he cannot OBJ
tain the substitution of straight vote
resolution Mr.. Kitchin probably will
vote TO table the McLemore PROPOSE
tion on the ground that its form IL bad
Administration leaders are hopeful
that the agitation for a change in plan
will disappear without much further
discussion in the Rules Committee.
House pilots Of the tabling programme
to-day said they were assured of a full
Democratic vote in the Rules Commit
tee and a substantial majority on the
floor. Hence. they are for rushing the
issue 10 vote without further DELAY
than is necessary.
There was a substantial rallying 70
colors to-day in the Presidents Con-
gressional camp. Many Representa-
tives who on Saturday pleaded for
time In the hope that they never would
have TO vote on the question fell in
line when they heard that the Presi-
dent had made a final demand for a
vote TO Acting Chairman Pou Of the
Rules Committee on Saturday night.
Scores of Democrats home for the
week end telegraphed they would re-
turn and support the President.
Senate to Hear More Debate.
Unless thee should arise unusual
developments In the diplomatic nego-
tiations with Germany or some Amer.
can citizen should lose his life as a
result OF submarine attack, no fur
Their action on the armed ship issue ia
looked for in the Senate. That there
will be further debate on the subject
Is certain, however.
Senator Stone, chairman of the For
eign Relations Committee and one Of
the principal proponents Of the desira-
Dllity of an official warning 10 Ameri-
cans 70 Keep off armed belligerent
shlps, has prepared a long address on
the whole subject Of the position of
the United States as related 70 the
european war. lie has given notice
that he will address the Senate. He
VIII be replied 20 by Senator Suther-
land. OF Utah. Republican member of
the Foreign Relations Committee
Senator McCumber, Of North Da-
kota, also proposes 20 keep the warn
ing issue before the Senate "a nucb "a
possible, and he will endeavor 20 get a
vote on his warning resolution. which
was tabled last week and reintroduced
Administration leaders, backed by Re-
publicans who support the President in
this crisis. are in no mind now TO per.
mt another vote on the resolution. and
plan TO force IL 10 the Senate calendar.
probably to remain for the rest of the
session.
Secretary Lansing expects within a
few days 70 turn down Germany's
latest offer for the settlement Of the
Lusitania case. Although the dis
avowa' is considered complete. The as
Surance for the future conduct e sub
marine warfare, given last October. is
held to be nullified by the recent Ger.
man decree announcing that henceforth