Evening journal., 1916-02-24
Today's News Today
Americans MAY SAIL
ON ARMED Liners
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bassy, but it was said no informa-
tion to show the instructions actu-
ally have been delayed, has been re-
ceiyed.
With the situation apparently in
control, administration officials were
not breathing easy one who ycster-
day declared. 81 regard this as the
most serious matter I've ever had TO
help face, today said. We've mel IL
thus far, and believe we can continue
TO do so, but it's a bad situation"
The strength of the forces opposing
the Presidents course was shown
when il became known that Speaker
Clark shares the view of those who
tnmk the warning shouldibe issued To-
Americans to stay of boats
IN the Senate, tnere were indications
OF revolt A meeting of Senators
with HOkC Smith, developed two uneX-
pcctcd recruits IN opposition to the
Presidents policy. They we're Sena-
tors Ovcrman and Cummins.
Pending definite information Of
Germany reply to Secretary Ian
sing. the Senators decided no action
should be pushed by them
The next move, according to au-
thoritatye information will be the
sending Of a vigorous note. warning
Germany of the result il Americans
are endangered in the new admiralty
campaign.
Details Of CLASH between the
President and Senator Stone in
their conference last Monday night
leaked out today. According to CON
gressmen with whom Stone has since
talked, the President is said TO have
declared that Americans's rights to
travel on armed ships must and will
be unequivocally sustained.
But If one obscure American Is
killed that will lead to war Is ad-
herence TO our technical. legal rights
worth plunging this nation into WARP"
Stone is said TO have queried.
The Presidents reply is said to-
have been sharp and curt, approach
ing a rebuke to Stone. The President
is said to have declared that If only
one American is involved, he would
take summary action by handing
passports TO Ambassador Bernstorff
and Immediately recalling American
Ambassador Gerard from Berlin.
This unyielding position of the Prcsi-
dent, widely discussed in Congress cloak
rooms. is said to have caused the move
ment to pass a resolution warning
Americans TO stay OIL armed ships.
Among the difficulties in Congress
confronting the President today were
the personal convictions of both Senator
Stone and Chairman Flood in favor OF
warning Americans off armed ships.
Both believe this should be done rather
than risk war with Germany. Flood and
stone both believe a majority of their
respective bodies favor such action.
Petitions were prepared by Represen.
tativc Webb of the House judiciary
committee, and others asking the Presi-
dent to give the warning to Americans.
Cloak rooms and lobbies of the Capi
tol tccmed with informal conferences.
Administration leaders had worked
diligently to curb the Presidents
plan. Dependence upon Republican
votes TO stave off passage or warn
ing resolution was a remarkable sit
uation they feared might confront
the President. Representative Cooper,
ranking Republican on the House for
eign affairs committee. was authority
for the statement. however, that many
Republicans favor such a resolution
But the Presidents adherents ex-
pressed firm belief today that with
Republican votes they would be able
TO prevent passage of such a resolu-
tion.
Senator Gallinger. Republican lead
er; Senator Lodge, Senator Smoot
and other prominent minority sena-
tors are said to sustain the Presi-
dents stand against yielding TO Ger
many. On the House side. Republic
can Leader Mann is prepared to Op-
pose a warning" resolution.
Those favoring a warning" resolu-
tion declare only such action. il Ger
many refuses to yield in her new
campaign, will prevent war
On the other hand, many Democrats
/ aud most Republicans. il was assert
ed, favor standing firmly for all
American rights The Democrats sup
/ porting the President. declare he has
I handled the international situation
splendidly so far, has kept the coun-
try out of war and that IL he believes
a warning resolution is Improper
/ Congress shall not force il upon him.
The country is alive to the conflict
responded with kilograms OF advice
to the White House today From
every section messages poured i'm.
Many urged the President to fol-
low the example set by the Swedish
government and warn Americans Ia
avoid armed shipg Others convey
messages of appreciation and support
for the Presidents stand in The mat
ter, saying 2 majority OF tho people
are firmly behind him in the present
issue.