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The midland journal., 1917-07-06

Wasnington.-The advance guarA of
the mighty army the United States
is preparing to senG against Germany
is on French soil.
In defiance of the German sub
marines, thousands of seasoned regu-
lars and marines, trained fighting men
with the tan of long service on the
Mexican border, or in Haiti, or Santo
Domingo, still on their faces, have
been hastened overseas to fight beside
the French, the British, the Belgian,
the Russian, the Portuguese and the
Italian troops on the western front.
News Thrills Washington.
News of the safe arrival of the
troops sent a new thrill through Wash
ington.
No formal announcement came from
the War Department. None will come,
probably until Maj-Gen. Pershing's
official report has been received. Then
there may be statement as to the
numbers and composition of the ad-
vance guard.
Press dispatches from France, pre-
sumably sent forward with the ap-
proval of General Pershing's staff.
show that Major-General Sibert, one
of the new major-generals of the army,
has been given command of the first
force sent abroad, under General
Pershing as commander-in-ch of the
expedition.
Movement UnriValed.
One thing stands out sharply, de-
spite the fact that the size of the task
that has been accomplished is not fully
revealed as yet. This is that Ameri-
can enterprise has set a new record
for the transportation of troops.
Considering the distance to be cov-
cred and the fact that all preparations
had to be made after the order came
from the White House the night of
May 1S, it is practically certain that
never before has military expedition
of this size been assembled conveyed
and landed without mishap in SO short
a time by any nation. 1t is a good
augury of future achievements. The
only rival in magnitude is the move
ment of British troops to South Africa
in the Boer War, and that was made
over seas that were unhampered by
submarines, mines or other obstacles
Net Gain To Allies.
The American forces will be a net
gain to the Allies. 1t will throw no
single burden of supply or equipment
upon them. The troops will be fed,
clothed, armed and equipped by the
United States. Around them at the
camp on French soil are being stored
supplies that will keep them going for
months, and more will follow.
General Pershing and his staff have
been busy for days preparing for the
arrival of the men. Despite the
enormous difficulties of unprepared-
ness and submarine dangers that faced
them, the plans of the Army General
Staff have gone through with clocklike
precision.
When the order came to prepare i'm
mediately an expeditionary force to go
to France, virtually all of the men now
across the seas were on the Mexican
border. General Pershing himself was
at his headquarters in San Antonio.
There were no army transports avail
able in the Atlantic. The vessels that
carried the troops were scattered on
their usual routes. Army reserve
stores were still depleted from the
border mobilization. Regiments were
below war strength
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IN the fullest concurrence, and that
parliament had been given an active
voice in shaping the governments
peace policy.
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cherishes memories Of the Importance
of bygone Congresses.
But il is by no means certain that the
President would life finger to prevent
Congress from including Turkey and
Bulgaria in the declaration OF war. Sew
eral Senators said they did not get the
impression that he would oppose 1t, but
merely that he did not wish to urge II
as a vital necessity.
The opinion of many Senators and
members of the House was summed up
by Senator Borah, o. Idaho, Republi-
can member of the Foreign Relations
Committee.
81 am entirely in accord with the
Presidents demand for declaration OF
war against Austria Hungary" he said.
Fer my part, ] wish he had included
Turkey and Bulgaria in il. The United
States, TO my mind. ought to have de-
clared war against Austria-Hungary,
Turkey and Bulgaria at the same time
as we went into the war against Ger
many.
III do not know what reason the
President may have had in emitting
Turkey and Bulgaria from the demand
in his message-l can see no reason.
Turkey an Outlaw Nation"
Turkey is the most hideous MUIR
derer of all the European nations and
the natural ally Of Germany in this
war, and in the expressed spirit Of
frightfulness and cruelty which has
constituted the Teutonic method of
war-making ever since Germany in
vsded the Belgian frontier. Germany
has simply adopted those vicious and
brutal attributes which have been
Turkeys for all time. Turkey is an
outlaw of nations. Turkey has no
place whatsoever in the cosmogony OF
Europe. She has nothing in common
with Europe and with no nation of
Europe. She should have been driven
out Of Europe generations ago. There
can be no complete peace In Europe
until Turkey is wholly eliminated.
"The United States cannot disregard
Turkey if it is to fight this war along
the principles we have proclaimed for
the demoeratizing Of the world. Turkey
must be driven from Europe II dem
ocracy is TO prevail after the war"
at was the greatest address the
President has ever delivered" declared
Chairman Chamberlain. Democrat. of
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DECEASED by No Selfish
Ambition of Conquest"

If have overlooked anything that ought 10 De doe ioi
more effective of the own couhseh WI"
the omission What perfectly clear ABOUT Is 'n"' =" w
session of the Congress whole attention ana energy
should be concentrated vigorous and rapid ana succe
prosecution of the great task Of winning the war
eve can do this with all the greater zeal ana ENTHUSIASM
h.use we know that for us this is of high principle de-
based bv no selfish ambition conquest spoaton
know and all the that have been foreed h'o
save the very institutions under from corruption and d
trucon The purposes of the Central Powers strike straight al
the very heart of everything believe in their methods Oh war
fare outrage every principle of humanity and OF Kg oo
their intrigue mas corrupted the thought and spirit OF many
our people and secret diplomacy mas soush "
take our territory from and disrupt the union
Our safety end honor forever sued
and brought into permit their triumph
They are striking the existence Of democracy ana hoe
at is because it is of high, disinerested pur-
pose in which all the free peoples OF the world are panied TO-
be for the vndcation right for the of
our nation and of all held dear of principle and Of
that we ourselves douby constrained propose Tor
its outcome only which righteous and of irreproachaoe
intention for our foes well as for our friends
The being and holy the settlement must be OF like
motive and quality For this hght but Tor nothing less
noble or less worthy of traditions For this cause we entered
the war and for this will battle until the last fired
have spoken plainly because this to the time when
is most speak plainly in order that all the world
NAV know that ardor of the struggle and
when thought of carrying the through to its end
we have not forgotten any ideal principle for which the
which has glory contend in the great generations
that went before moment OF history has
and they The hand
God laid upon the He will show them favor, de-
vouy believe only they rise to the clear heights of His
justice and mercy"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-05
Wilson Speech Again Aimed
To Reach German People
How His Hearers Explained the disappointment OF Con-
Qressmen That President Did Not Give More Explicitly
the Aims of the .Allies-Congress lager tor
War on Austria Turkey and Bulgaria

just returned from seeing constituents
who had sent their sons TO fight. IL ap..
plauded vigorously every assertion OF
the nations unalterable purpose 20 win
the war. And then almost Immediately
afterward was puzzled by the brilliant
rhetoric with which the President sur,
rounded and sometimes suOtracted
from his assertion % the national IN
tent.
What the President was probably
trying TO do was TO express the same
emotions that Congress felt and Ct the
same time express them In such way
as 10 make Germans feel that the door
TO peace was not closed by our deter
mination 10 impose our Will through
victory. The speech was written Tor
German as we'll as American consump-
ton. This consideration was doubtless
responsible for the disappointment
those who seek a definition OF war aims
will feel over the eloquent, but not pre-
else, language he uses about peace.
He wanted 10 reassure the German
people and still avoid the appearance
Of not standing with the Allies in sup
mort of their substantial purposes. This
l. a difficult task. Its difficulty doubt
less explains why the Paris conference
lust closed preferred not TO attempt IT,
Wilson, being clever with the pen, the
righteousness Of defining war aims so
as TO make the German people fee! that
peace is practicable and still avoid
alternating or offending any OF the Al
lies, tempts him.
lie has tried it again this time as he
has tried it before, with the result
that one of his own party sitting on
the floor before him said after 1t was
all over:
"He has made brilliant contribution
to the literature of peace"
It sounded several times as if he
were about to say something definite
but then he didn't. Mr.. Balfour was
franker the other day when he said that
no one was rash enough to attempt to
be definite.
When the intention TO be listened to
in German is taken into considera-
ton the speech was an expression OF
the Presidents unquestionably vigorous
purpose to prosecute the war. It's weak
ness in regard to measures springs from
the lack of organization here.
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Rv { w Gilbert

WASHINGTON, Dec. st will be
going somewhat against the current
to say that President Wilson's address
TO Congress to-day was disappointing.
Yet when Il Is read and Analysed coldly
after the patriotic emotion with which
il was heard subsidies, it will surely DC
asked why ne said what he did and did
! not 20 further. Why did he stop with
asking for a declaration of war upon
Austria and not ask for one also upon
Turkey and Bulgaria. Why did he talk
SO much about war aims and end with
their details as much hidden as ever?
Why did he disclose no thought-out
programme of business legislation, es-
pecially railroad legislation?
Congress was plainly disappointed
over the failure to include Turkey and
Bulgaria in the request for declara-
ton Of war. Those who are demanding
definition Of war aims are going to
be disappointed with the Presidents
vsgueness on that point And those to
whom the railroads appeal as our big
gest domestic problem will regret his
putting of this subject till more
convenient season. And those who are
interested in the protection of the
country from enemy aliens will feel
that in avoiding the question of the
recently made citizen Of enemy extrac-
tion the President went only half way
on this issue.
The disappointment of Congress with
regard to Turkey and Bulgaria was one
OF the striking incidents of the day.
When Mr.. Wilson asked for declara-
ton of war upon Austria Senator'S and
Representatives arose and cheered. 1t
was the warmest reception his speech
got, and the speech as whole had a
warmer reception than any previous
one he has made. He spoke to a Con-
gress that has come back in different
! spirit from that in which it went away;
| Congress. full of zeal u win the war
The President went on after ssking
! for war upon Austria:
The same logic would lead also to
a declaration of war against Turkey
and Bulgaria" Congress shouted with
zest for battle. "But." Mr.. Wilson hur-
/ ried on through the din, they are mere
| tools and do not yet stand in the di-
rect path of our necessary action"
/ The tumult and the shouting died.
Congress was puzzled. Why in a war
for humanity make the Austrian our
enemy and not the infamous Turk
| Apparently because we are going TO
send troops TO Italy and not to the
Balkans. But Congress does not see
the distinction. 1t will declare war
upon Austria, Bulgaria and Turkey
alike, unless direct orders come from
/ the White House forbidding il to do so.
What happened when the President
treated of Austria, Turkey and Bull
garia happened over and over again on
a smaller scale as he went through his
speech. Congress was ardent, having
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,mpudently rampant others. The farmers TOT n Of
plain with great deal of justice that while the mon
food price restricts their incomes, restraints are
the prces of most of the things they must Vhehse'
and similar neouites obtain all sides . - e a..
at is imperatively necessary that the consoer"
full use Of the water power the country ana also inc
ton If the systematic and yet economical development u
the natural resources the country as are st uhuef ~
If the Federal government should be resumed anu
end constructivey with at the earliest posSioe
The pressing need Of such legislation is daily Deco"s ~
obvious. , ILL, rooord IN
"Tbc LEGISLATION proposed at the last session WIN res
reoated combinations among exporters IN order 10
for our foreign trade effective organization ana m "
ought by all to be completed at th seSSo
".rd bep that the members Of the House OF heprese
os will hermit me to express the opinion that IL VIII DC p
sble TO deal in any way but very wasetu ana em'r
fasbon with the enormous appropriations OF the puoc
hh must continue to be made if the war is to be properly %
;nnd unless the House will consent to return to us ,o
ae Of initiating preparing all appropriation DIS 'n
sinoe committee in order that responsibility may DC cen'
rdres standardized made uniform and waste ana dup
cation AZ much as possible avoided.
Additional legislation may also become necessary peio inc
esnt Congress adjourns order to effect the most eh
the railway and other
systems of the country but to that shall, II
should demand call the attention OF Congress upon aho'ei
casio
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-05
IL Earnestly Recommend
War With Austria-Hungary"

embarrassing obstacle that stands way is
at with Germany. but not with her allies
that the Congress immediate
~ declare the United States in state Of with Austraun
Does that this should be the concu
sion of have just addressed to you 1t not 1t
the inevitable logic of what have said Austra-iun
gary for the time being not her mistress but simply the
We must face the facts as
them without sentiment this stern bust
The government Of AustriaHungay not acting upon It's
the wishes and feelings of its own
peoples but the instrument of another nation We must meet
with and regard the Central Powers but one
be successfully conducted other The same
declaration of against Turkey and
Bulgaria They the tools of Germany But they are
stand in the direct path of nece
sary action We shall wherever the necessities of this war
carry u.s. it that should only where mme
date considerations lead not heed others
financial and military which must be adopted
will suggest and its undertakings develop
but liberty Of proposing certain other acts
legislation which be needed for the support OF
the war and whole force and
ut will be necessary extend in certain particulars the egs
of the last with regard to alien enemes and also
necessary believe to create definite and particular con-
departure all and from
the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-05
"Women Should Be Included
Under Restraints on Enemy Aliens"

Legislation should be enacted defining criminal offence
every wfu violation Of the Presidential proamatons relating to
aliens promulgated under Section 067 Of the revised stat
and providing appropriate punhmens and well
as men should included under the of the placing
strants upon alien enemies 1t is likely that time
alien enemies will be willing be fed and housed the
expense of the the detention camps and would
purpose the legislation have suggested confne offend
among them penentares and other similar institutions
they could be made work other criminals
Recent experience has convinced that the Congress must
20 further authorizing the limits prices
The law of supply and demand sorry say, has been
by the law of unreSaned sehness While have
eliminated proeerng several branches Of industry still
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The President S Address
Continued from page !

toward the settlement that when is When said
January that nations of the world entitled not only to
free pathways upon the but also to assured and unmoesed
pathways thinking and thinking now
the smaller nations alone which need cou
and support but also of the great and powerful nations
and Of present enemies well associates IN the
thinking and thinking now of Austria herself
among the rest as well as Serbia Poland Justice and
equality of rights be had only great price We seeking
permanent temporary foundations for the Of the world
and seek them candy and feae As always the rgh
will prove to be the expedient.
What shall do then push this great Of freedom
justice righteous conclusion? We clear with
thorough hand all mpedments and must make
every adjustment Of will facilitate the full and free
Of whole capacity and force a fighting unit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-05
Congress Favors
War on Turkey
And Bulgaria
ISfnf CorrespOndencel

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-Unless Presl-
dent Wilson takes some decisive action
20 prevent it, Congress may declare
war on Turkey and Bulgaria. but espe-
cially Turkey. despite the Presidents
statement that such a declaration is
not yet necessary.
A Joint resolution declaring that .
state Of war exists between the United
States and Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria
and Turkey was introduced in the Sem
ate to-day by Senator Pittman for SEN
ator King, Of Utah. IL was referred to
the Foreign Relations Committee with
cut action.
A canvass Of the Senators on the
Foreign Relations Committee disclosed
that the committee is strongly in favor
Of three declarations of war, one
against Austria asked by the President,
and the declarations against Bulgaria
and Turkey as well.
A meeting Of the committee has been
called for Thursday morning. II can
be stated positively that il the Presi-
dent should swing over a majority of
the eor.>nittee to vote against the prop
osition Of declaring war on Turkey and
Bulgaris, the fight will be carried TO
the Senate floor.
Reasons Might Convince Them
Only one move by the President will
prevent hot fight on the additional
declarations. II he should take the
members of the Foreign Relations
Committee into his confidence and tell
them the real reason for declaring war
on Austria at this time, but not on Bull
gsria and Turkey. II might suffice, It
would undoubtedly suffice If the reason
seemed 20 them important enough.
But nothing which has been said 90
\ far, either by the President or any one
j else, has convinced a majority of mem
Y bsrs Of the Foreign Relations Commit
tee that the United States should not
now acknowledge state OF war with
ell Of GermAny's allies.
Senators Belligerent
Chairman Stone, of the Foreign Rela-
tons Committee, is in favor OF declar-
ing war on Bulgaria and Turkey. So is
Senstor Lodge, the ranking Republican
member. Senator Smith, OF Michigan,
another member Of the committee, came
out strongly for war on Turkey and
Bulgaria both. Some Of these Senators,
,.kiic nat NvishfDQ 10 be ouoted On that
particular point, declared that even II
The President opposed such declarations
they will make a fight 10 override him
"Congress still has the war.mSking
powsr." std sn old senStor. who stu
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Is absolutely demoralizing," said Speak
err Clark. "Of course, there ought to
be q declaration CT war against Austria,
as the President recommends. The
same course should be adopted as to
Turkey and Bulgaria. II is ridiculous
to fight one half Of an army and not
the other half"
Representative Kitchln, of North
Carolina, Democratic leader OF the
House, praised the address. at comes
nearer rejecting the thought and SEN
timent Of the American people than
any messag, the President has deliv-
6red," said he.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-05
Liberal Leaders Said
To Back Lansdowne

LONDON, Dec. ..-"The Manchester
Guardian" says to-day /. understands
that a meeting Of the opposition LIB
eral leaders, at which former Premier
Asquith was present, was entirely IA
vorable 20 the recent Lansiowns letter
although some OF the leaders went fur
ther than others in their approval.
When Mr.. Asquith speaks al BIZ
minrham on Monday his references 70
the letter, "The Guardian" predicts,
will be. ito say the least, sympathetic
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gence OF the American people, espe-
cially in defining our war aims"
at is great paper" said Senator
Simmons, of North Carolina, Democrat,
chairman of the Finance Committee.
"War upon Austria is generally APP
proved. and favor immediate action. y
Senator Gronna, Republican. OF
North Dakota, who voted against the
German war declaration, declined TO
comment, IS did Senator Hardwiek,
Democrat, of Georgia, who opposed the
draft law.
"The present anomalous situation
with respect to Germany and her allies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-05
Reichstag Active in
Shaping Peace Policy
Clerical Leader Says Govern
ment and Parliament Are
Working in Harmony

BERLIN, Monday Dec. (via London,
Dec. D.-Mathias Erzberger, leader of
the Clerical Centre. told The Asso-
ciated Press to-day that while the
Reichstag had adjourned subject to call,
its president and the government were
acting in complete unity in the peace
sentiments expressed by the party lead
ers in confidential discussions carried
on in the main committee and with
Count Won Hertling, the Imperial Chan
ccllor, and DR.. Won Kuehlmann, the
Foreign Secretary.
Herr Erzberger added that there was
substantial evidence that the Reichs-
tag and the government were working
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the Senate Military Affairs Committee.
Former Speaker Cannon declared 1t
a great message and thought the Presi-
dent might have some diplomatic rea-
son for not including Turkey and Bull
garia.
Senator Smoot, Republican, said he
thought the Presidents discussion Of
relations with Germany was "too ideal
istic," but added From the recon-
mendation of a state Of war against
AustriaHungary TO the end, 1t was an
American message"
at was the ablest message Mr.. VII
son has ever delivered" said Senator
Underwood. Democrat. at sounded the
keynote upon which we must win the
war"
Acting Republican Leader Gillette, OF
the House, and other Republicans said
they regretted the President did not
include Turkey and Bulgaria, =.
81 don't share the Presidents DIS
iinction between Austria aud turkey
and Bulgaria" said Representative
Longworth, Republican, of Ohio. y
think we ought to declare war against
all three"
La Toilette Silent
Senator La Toilette declined to com
ment.
"Any comment of mine will be given
on the floor OF the Senate" he said.
Vice-President Marshall made this
comment;
Il have slowly gravitated to the con-
elusion that, regardless of any overt
act against our government, whatever
power assists our enemy is against US,
and that fact justihes extreme meas
ures upon our part. | am willing to
follow our commander in chief when
he says Forward and il for reasons
which he may not safely make public
he bids US stand still, ] am willing TO
stand so long as it may be possible
TO do So Some time medieval Europe
will become mtdern enough to catch
and appreciate the American idea Of
justice without revenge. The sooner it
comes the speedier the close Of the war
will be-"
Senator Harding, Republican, was en-
thusiastic IN his praise Of the address,
saying:
at is the best state paper We have
had II fairly expresses the intelli-