Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-05

as Senator after Senator sOlemnly
answered "aye'-and only a little
uneasy stirring in the crowded gal
leries when each of the six pacihcists !
answered mo-
Not ripple OF applause followed /
the announcement Of the result from |
the Vice Presidents rostrum. The oc- |
cupants of the galleries. who had /
been admitted only by special passes, |
had been instructed to maintain alb
solute silence.
The Senate adjourned Immediately |
after the vote was announced.
Norris Attacks "Interes.s."
A vigorous speech in opposition to
the war resolution was by Senator
Norris. OF Nebraska, who charged /
that Wall Street" and others Of /
wealth were interested in profits. and |
also that newspapers and news agen-
cies have been in a propaganda to
foster war sentiment
II am most emphatically and sim
cerely opposed TO taking any step that
will force this country into the use
less and senseless war; said Senator
Norris. but ] shall not permit my
feelings to interfere with bringing
success and victory 10 American
arms"
Norris cited loans to the Allies as
huge American interest in the
wars outcome.
"AlmOst Treason" Says Reed.
Senator Reed. Democrat. OF Mis-
/ souri,. replied 20 Senator Norris by
| declaring that his charge that the
war resolution was placing the dollar
sign on the American flag was al
most treason"
His assertion that the nation was
going to war on the demand OF gold
was "an indictment of the President
OF tho United States. an indictment Of
Congress. OF the American people and
OF the truth.
1T is not the truth" shouted the
Missouri Senator.
1.-THE President Is not calling Amer
lea to arms for the sake OF few
paltry dollars" Senator Reed contin-
ued, but for the life, honor and in
tegrity of this country-to say that
neutral nations shall not be crushed
under the iron heel OF that military
despotism that threatens the life and
civilization OF free countries, and in
fact the world"
MOTIFS Kissed.
Senator Norris disclaimed any re-
Election on anybody. Senators James,
Williams and Pomerene Joined in
sharp tilt with the Nebraska Senator,
at which spectators laughed and ap-
plauded. Some Kissed statements by
Senator Norris and were warned
against such demonstrations.
LaFOllette Begins.
Senator la Toilette in opposing
the resolution read a sheaf OF tele-
grams reporting straw vote" post
card and other polls in various com
munities opposing war. lie declared
that OF $1,000 or 10000 letters and
kilograms he had received regarding
his vote on the armed ship bill, from
so TO 90 per cent. had approved his
stand. The Senators who opposed the
larmed neutrality bin had been attack
ed and "scurrilously libeled' in the
newspapers. he declared. contrary Ia
the spirit OF fairness which once pre-
vaded the nation.
Asserting that a minority frequent
/ ly is able TO shape the national policy
Senator La Toilette depressed from
his prepared speech to make a pies
that the people make themselves
heard.
1.-THE poor who are called to rot II
the trenches" he declared dramatical
". have now no organized mouth
piece: they have no press. but som'
time they will be heard, / hope in an
orderly and peaceful way. and hefor
long when. If we take this step, price,
Of necessaries will multiply and thel
will come TO be taxed double AGAR
and again The people Will be heard
they will have their day"
| Defends Germany.
The Senator referred TO the Presi
dents statement that Germany haC
violated her submarine pledges, ant
continued.
"The promise, so called, was condi
tional upon England being brought e
obedience OF international law Wal
il quite fair to lay before the country
the statement that Germany made al
] unconditional promise and had deli
berately violated it?
1T was England. not Germany
> who refused to obey the Declaration
N OF London, containing the most hui
- name ideas of naval warfare which
W could be framed by the civilized
,y world up to that time. Keep that in
/ AAluNs
N. II this is war upon all mankind
~ Is II not peculiar that the United
M states Is the only nation of ALI neu.
N SIals which regards IL necessary IA
Oh ueSlare war upon Germany? All have
refused TO Join in combinatior
,;r asaihsl Germany. Some may have =
- clearer view ihan We. This suspicion
se OF desire Tor war profits does no
NJ attach TO them" nv
?. Senator La Toilette said the t-nito,
IS States had not the confidence Of IN,
ct other American republics because d
rs its war policies. He predicted tina
m entrance OF the United States woul
e. not shorten the conflict. but vii
r. vastly extend it by drawing other ma
n lions in. II was idle. he declared
TO talk OF a war on the German Gov