New Britain herald., 1917-04-18

It would be cheaper" said Mir. Cummins. "to give this money out right than to lend 1t and hold it."
 They made no attempt. however. 70 embody their views in amendments which they admitted would be re- jected. and which might compiicate the situation. ],
 "I don't share tho belief of those who think the Central Powers are now exhausted.", said Senator KellogE of Minnesota, in his maiden speech. ''Their territories are still intact. They have been forced to borrow money for the war from their own people; and this gives them economically the strongest position. The world is stin confronted by the greatest military power 1t has ever seen.
 "To the Teutonic east Is Russia. I do not wish to say anything indeli- cate. but our hope for success in tlfia war lies in the great heart of democ- racy, and this Is not had by any coun- try in g day. Tn Russia democracy is fanked on one side by monarchial in- trtgue and on the other by socialism and anarchy. France is using all her resources for the struggle, but how long she can last no one can say
 We are now at war after two years of discussion. We should carry on that war. now We are in 1t, with all our resources and all our power I am not disturbed by the feeling that we are departing from American tra- ditions by alliances in Europe. When fighting in Europe we can only fieht in concert with the European coun- tries already fighting the same enemy. Nor am I disturbed by thoughts oe entanglng alliances after the war. In warning thus against tyranny We shall not attempt to say that France shall make peace only when she repossesses Alsace-Lorraine, Italy the Trentino. and Russia the Golden Horn. These are questions with which we do not entangle ourselves"
 Penrose Forgets Politics.
 In announcing his support of the bill. Senator Penrose said. in the course of the debate:
 ''The majority and minority are united in single patriotic purpose of sustaining the government. There. fore the minority will support this bill despite any views of its mem. bers."
 While 1t was well known, he said, that he differed with President VII. son in respect to his Mexican policy and other matters. the senator said that all such things were laid aside and that he now stood behind the president ito bring this war to a suc- cessful conclusion
 Many other senators made brief speeches explaining their attitude. Senator Hoke Smith insisted that the Allies did not want gift from the United States to maintain their armies and their ships.
 Senator Calder of New York fa- vored an issue of six billions in bonds and only one million of treasury cer- tihcates. He feared further increases in taxation might seriously impair industry.
 '"The proposed issues stupendous as they are, will not be 8 large contri- button for the American nation," said Senator McCumber. ''Also refnem- Der that blood is being poured out in unstinted measure while as yet we cannot give any soldiers. We ought to be mighty liberal in spending our the real battle."
 Senator Sterling of North Dakota said that the United States could not render more effective aid than by money He advocated a. gift of $25,- 100000 to aid the Allies in caring for the Belgians.
 Senator Shoot said that he had not the slightest doubt but that the $3,- 900, ,0O0.00O loan to the Allies would be paid. but if it were not. he said, 1 "every penny will be expended in de- fense of the principles we believe in and are fighting for" If the presi- dent saw fit to advance Russia bil- lion dollars and take in return obli- l gations if it would establish a repub- lican form of government, he would favor its advancement even though the United States were not to get back