Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-04
WANT WAR A[SO0N
TURKS AND BU[GARS
Congressman of Both Parties
Say President Should Have
Included Nations.

Acting Republican Leader Gillett of
the House and other republicans re-
sretted the President did not include
Turkey and Bulgaria in the war
Fueciafxtfon ,pruroSxf.
Mr.. dillstt. u syadpa ii hfsS with it's
sentiments. The President puts very
clearly what thoroughly believe. sthat
our important work is, first, to make
sure Of winning the war. and second.
that peace should be established with
Justice to all nations, SO that military
autocracy shall not again disturb the
worlds peace.
IT share fully his opinion that We should
declare war against Austria, and only re-
gret that he did not include Turkey also.
for think her barbarous treatment OF
the Armenians has made her an outlaw
among all nationss
IT don't share the Presidents distinction
between Austria and Turkey and Bulga-
think we ought to declare war against all
three"
speaker Clark and Democratic Leader
Kitchin said they would not discuss the
message until they had had time to read
It carefully.
Senators and representatives were of
practically the unanimous opinion that
the Presidents message today was the
him and sounded the keynote upon
which will depend the winning of this
war. -.5
'Tt was the greatest the President has
ever delivered" declared Chairman
Chamberlain of the Senate military. af-
fairs COMMITTEES. Its frankness will
appeal to the head and heart Of the
American people and will find a prompt
response from all"
Senator Lodge, member of the for
ofo OF f<oA 20
make any comment regarding the mes
sage.
ator Pittman. from Nevada. HE put
been thinking about It was the frank
est and broadest declaration that has
ever been made and can leave no room
for any MISREPRESENTATION at all"
Senator Smoot declared that the first
part Of the message in which the Presi-
dent discussed our relations with Ger
many was too idealistic," but added
that from the recommendation of a
state. of war against Austrfa-Hungary
to the end. 1t was an American mes
sage"
TT was the ablest message Mr.. Wilson
has ever delivered" commented Senator
Underwood. 'It sounded the keynote
upon which we must win this war"
was a wonderful document from Begin
ming to- end. THE only thing I was
sorry about" he added, twas that the
President did not recommend declara-
tfon of a state of war against Bulgaria
and Turkey also."
"I have been in favor Of declaring war
against Austr Ia for some time" said
Chairman Flood OF the House foreign af-
President recommended 1t. I am going to
introduce tomorrow morning resolution
carrying out the Presidents recommenda-
tions, and have called the foreign affairs
tSScpc t11Av.f
noon and hope that the resolution will be
reported out without delay.
Should Be Law by Friday.
'1t ought to pass the House Thursday
or Friday and ought to become law Friday
night
I'VE will not take up Turkey and
Bulgaria at this time. but they will be
considered later on. think it will be
necessary to declare war against them.
too y
Senator La Toilette Of Wisconsin de-
clined to comment on the address.
"Any comment Of mine will be given
on the floor OF the Senate" he said.
Senator McCumber Of North Dakota,
q foreign relations committee member,
said the message was strong docu-
ment He declared the committee would
Thoroughly go over and consider from
every aspect" the proposal to declare
war on Austria and not the other Teu-
tonic allies.
II agree with the address in it's en-
tirety." said Chairman Fletcher OF the
Senate commerce committee, democrat.
againse Austria only. The whole adj
dress was nnA ttg logic Irresistible and
1unanSwerAble. But It means q long
session OF Congress"