The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-03
Members Want to See "Clean
Up" Work Finished.
Curtis of Kansas Doesn't Be-
Iieve Wilson Will Do 1t.
], "HAM" LEWIS ON INSIDE?
Illinois Senator Thinks Worst
~ of Trouble Is Over.
Senator Stone Sure President
Will Do the Right Thing.

Washington, July 3.-Although
there are indications that President
Wilson plans such a move, congress
is opposed to Withdrawing the Ameri-
can troops from Mexico. Senators ana
REPRESENTATIVES united today in eX-
pressing the opinion that, now that the
work of abating the Mexican nuisance
has begun, it should not be aban-
doned.
Democrats declared they did not
believe the troops should be with
drawn, adding that they did not think
the president would order retreat.
Some congressman said the report had
gained wide circulation about the
capitol that the president purposed
such action.
Members of the senate military af-
fairs committee and of the senate for
eign relations committee declared
present conditions do not warrant a
withdrawal.
Statements by senators and repre-
sentativeS follow:
Curtis's Statement.
BY Senator Charles Curtis of Kan
sas:
Some members of congress have
expressed the opinion that President
Wilson's speech indicated that he in
tended Withdrawing the troops from
Mexico. have read the speech and
all / can draw from it is that he has
no definite policy and it will depend
altogether upon circumstances what
he will do. 1 don't believe he knows
what he will do.
If this is all the president sent the
troops into Mexico for and if he does
not intend to protect American life
and property, the troops might as well
come out. If he does intend to pro-
tect American lives and interests, the
troops ought to stay there and more
should be sent to the border.
Tn nv oct A ,ar-i<,r L. I.
In and out of Mexico What we need
is t, formulate some sort of definite
policy and stick to it.
Others Oppose 1t.
BY Senator Charles S. Thomas of
Colorado:
do not believe the American
troops ought to be Withdrawn from
Mexico at this time and 1 don't think
they will be. 1 know of no grounds
for reports that withdrawal is being
considered. Nothing that 1 can con-
ceive of would make such action ad-
visable at this time.
By Senator Reed Smoot of Utah:
have heard reports for several
days that President Wilson is thinking
OF withdrawing the troops from Mex
leo. 1 have not heard anything more
definite than rumorS. 1 can hardly
believe these reports true. From the
facts in possession of the public there
Is no reason to withdraw the troops
innate if we did so.
By Senator William Stone of Mis-
souri,, chairman of the foreign rela-
lions COMMITTEES:
do not know what is in the presi-
dents mind regarding the withdrawal
of the troops as he has given me no
hint as to what action he might take.
l would not like to speculate on the
subject but the president may be de-
pended on to disregard political con-
siderations when he acts.
Lewis on Inside?
Senator James Hamilton Lewis of
Illinois, Democratic whip:
I believe that the crisis in the sit
nation has passed and I now believe
that the two governments will be able
to reach an agreement. General Car
ranza I think, will listen to the adj
vice of Latin-Amer diplomats who
are endeavoring to prevent war.
also think the first CHER now has con-
fidence in the sincerity of President
Wilson in trying to be just in dealing
with the revolution ridden country. I
cannot divulge certain information ]
have but can say that the administra-
ton has assurances that the danger
of war has passed.
By Representative Harry E. Hull of
Iowa:
do not understand why the troops
should be withdrawn until the object
for which they were sent into Mexico
has been accomplished or some apol-
ogy or reparation for the damage slls-
tanned has been made.
By Representative Cyrus Cline OF
Indiana:
talked with several members OF