Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03
LAFOLLETTE'S OBJECTION
BLOCKS SENATE ACTION
ON WAR RESOLUTION
Continued from First Pase.)

tin again proceeded, when Senator La
dent sustain and announce the rule
against further comment after objec-
ton has been made to immediate con-
sideration of a resolution. The Vice
President called other bills and reso-
lutions. when Senator Martin precipi-
tated the adjournment.
II desire to say right here" he said.
that no other business shall be pro-
ceeded with until this matter is set
tied. I move that the Senate adjourn
until 10 o'clock tomorrow"
The galleries greeted this announce
ment with wave Of handclapptng.
which was not suppressed until they
got tired. Senator Gallinger. the mi
nority leader, called attention to this
infraction of the rules. and Vice Presi-
dent Marshall warned the occupants
that in the future they will be cleared
the moment such an infraction occurs.
Stone Votes Against It.
The Senate foreign relations commit
tee had approved the administration
resolution declaring a state Of war ex-
lists with Germany in practically the
same form as 1t was introduced in both
houses of Congress last night. Changes
were made In the wording. but the eff
feet remains the same.
Chairman Stone" Senator Borah OF
Idaho was absent. Senator Hitchcock
of Nebraska, who will handle the reso-
luton on the floor, went Immediately
to the House foreign affairs committee
to show 1t the changes the Senate COM
mittee had made in order to have 1t put
before the houses in the same form.
Chairman Stone. who voted against
the resolution said he would not make
a minority report, but expected to
speak on the floor.
No Filibuster Planned.
Action by the Senate within at least
two or three days was predicted today
even. by senators opposing it. Some
of the "willful men" named by Prest-
dent Wilson declared emphatica1ly
there would be no filibuster or pro-
tracted debate. although several want
to speak at length on the resolution.
Amendments from republican SEN
ators especially to prevent a formal
alliance with the entente or a federal
loan to them are expected. Senators
Borah, Kenyon, Penrose, Colt and other
republicans are particularly opposed
to an alliance. That there would be
no need for resort to the new cloture
rule to pass the resolution was stated
even by some of those opposed to war.
Leaders of both parties in the Sem
ate are disposed to pass only appro-
priatiOn and other war measures and
adjourn Some leaders believe 1t pos
. sible to adjourn by May Is, but some
republicans think June more probable.
Chaplain Prays for Guidance.
In opening todays session the chaplain,
Rev j. L. KILLER, asked divine support
Ito strengthen the hands Of the President
in meeting his grave responsibilities" He
asked that the President may have ''un-
.. limited support of the entire nation.
adding:
I'VE have reached a serious point in
our international relations which we have
neither sought nor desired May we find
strength through Thy power and grace
in this critical hour"
Many resolutions of organizations, Pc
titions and kilograms advocating both
cratic and republican senators and read.
Among the communications was an
offer from Gov. Edge of New Jersey OF
that states entire resources to the gov
eminent in prosecuting war Senator
Dillingham; presented the Vermont pub
lie safety committee resolution offer
ing the President it's support. Senator
Smith had read the Georgia legisla-
lures resolution favoring war upon
Germany.
william ]. Bryan's recent Geographic
peace plea to all congressman was put
! in the Record by Senator Norris of Ne
braska without being read.
Resolutions of a North Dakota farm
ers' organization advocating federal
communicating of all manufacturing
plants, so that manufacturers may
help bear the burden Of war. were read
nj SAnafor Gronuaso request