The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
{ Associated Press ]

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Apr 4-In the presence of hundreds o spectators who crowded the galleries flowing and who maintained almost deathkc stiffness while the roll being called the tonight passed the resolution which declares the existence of of between the United States and Germany by of eighty two to six Those opposing the bill were Senator Gronna of North Dakota Senator LaIolcttc of Wisconsin, Norrs Nebraska, Republicans, and Senators Lane of Oregon Stone, of Missouri Nardaman, of Mississippi Democrats
 In the senate galleries were prominent men and women from all the country, and many of the diplomatic rep reenatVcS of foreign countries After the result of the had been announced of widest enthusiasm enacted the supporters ot the being cheered while the opponents in for griing and jeering.
 Following the passage of the measure by the senate 1t to the house. where it will be brought up at the opening of tomorrows session. 10 o'clock in the morn ing While 1t not thought likely that there will be any opposition the the house. it has been announced that that body will remain in continuous session until vote is secured
 AUTHORITY GIVEN PRESIDENT
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr. 1.-The action the administration resolution came at II o'clock this evening" thirteen hours of hot debate Senator LaIolette extremely bitter against the and characterized it as an incredible piece foy and designed by the friends England and put the people of the United States rnwillngy.
 Senator Stone also opposed passage with all his pow er stating that he considered entirely uncaled for and American in the last degree The climax of the debate when John Sharp Nliams senator from Mississippi made his speech defending the resolution. He is small wiry gray headed individual with all the appearance of brgand in actOn and IS possessed of wit that draws laugh from his enemies and bitter sarcasm that tays his opponents like cat O-nncta1S lie scored both h1S colleague Nardaman, and Gum Shoe Bill Stone for their dcccon from the ranks of Democracy and rdcued their attempts to pcrvert the will of their constituents. Senator laFoctc he literally fayed alive He declared that tine speech o the last WOrthlcr ot Bcthman foWe the German chancellor, than American senator.
 The resolution authorizes the President to the army navy and all other American wage war on Ger many and bring it to successful termination He IS given an absolutely free hand and the recommendations o the various departments which made the request of the President will be followed fully and with as much speed possible
 OUTLINE OF PLAN.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr 1.-The system of rals- ing army that will probably take the field against Germany will be that which has been announced here toore-se1ecvc conscrpon the basis of universal 1a bity for service It will be organized in contingens of 5OOOOO men each. This is the maximum number that the American military authorities consider can be properly tram ed at one time As fast these units returned for service actual warfare other units will be called to tram
 The first to be called will be between the ages o1 twenty and thirty Care will be exercised to be that all men are free from any responsibilities that might en barras and deraCt their efficiency soldiers. Men with families others dependent upon them will not be called on to go unless should prove absolutely necessary which is considered likely.
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