Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-05
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defeated and the time comes when We
can DISCUSS peace-when the German
people have spokesmen whose word
we can believe and when those
spokesmen are ready in the name OF
their people to accept the common
judgment of the nations as to what
shall henceforth be the basis OF law
and covenant for the life OF the world
we shall be willing and glad to pay
the full price forepeace and pay it un-
will be. 1t will be. full. impartial jus
tice-justice done at every point and
TO every nation that the final settle
ment must affect, our enemies as well
as our friends"
The developments in Russia, the
president dismissed in a few words:
The Russian people have been
poisoned by the very same dark false
hoods he said, that have kept the
German people in the dark and the
poison has been administered by the
very same hands. The only possible
antidote is the truth. 1t cannot be ut
tered too plainly o. too often"
Must Look Out at Home.
Accompanying his recommendation
for a declaration of war on Austria
the president in no uncertain terms
told congress it must make adequate
provision TO protect the nation against
alien enemies. He declared il should
create n very definite and particular
control over all persons entering or
leaving the United States. Violations
of the prOclama tons covering enemy
alien activity, he declared, should be
punished by penitentiary sentences.
for women rs we'll as men.
"A supreme moment of history has
come. said the president in conclu-
sion. The eyes of the people have
been opened and they see. The hand
will show them favor. | deyoutly be-
lieye. only if they rise TO clear heights
of his own Justice and mercy"
a wild demonstration greeted the
presidents recommednation that war
he declared against Austria Hungary.
Senator's and representatives arose la
their seats and cheered and applauded
while visiting members OF the diplo-
matte corps smiled and applauded.
Senators LaFollette and Gore, how
ever, remained in their seats and di
not applaud
Another outburst OF applause
greeted the presidents declaration
that reparation must be made for the
damage done by the German army.
Again the assembled lamakers
jumped to their feet and applauded
vigorously for several seconds.
Apparently to emphasize that Tur-
key and Bulgaria should not at this
time be made new beliigerents, the
president passed after his statements
regarding those nations. The diplo-
matte corps exchanged whispers
Chairman Flood of the house COM
mittee began drafting the Austrian
war resolution which will be similar to
that Of April s against Germany. Ad-
journment of the senate until Friday
precludes final action before that
time Representative Flood plans to
introduce the resolution in the house
tomorrow and report 1t for action late
tomorrow or Thursday. To save time
the senate committee plans TO consider
the house draft while 1t is before the
lower body Thursday.
The widespread demand for the ad-
dition OF Turkey and Bulgaria In the
resolution promises to be the only OBJ
stacle in the program of speey enact
ment. Republicans in both senate and
house committees are planning to
vigorously urge such extension and
many Democrats are in sympathy with
them. The senate committee also has
before II a resolution introduced early
today by Senator Pittman. for Senator
King. proposing war with all of Ger
many's allies.
Few Negative Votes Expected.
The senate passed the resolution de-
claring n state of war with Germany
by a majority OF So to six. and In the
house the vote was 373 to fifty. Few
expect so many negative votes this
time. and there is little prospect OF