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while heart and soul for the war, are
strongly in favor Of an answer that
would set forth In detail the aims for
which this country is hehting without
concern for the desires Of other coun-
tries. They are not at all in favor Of
Joint answer being made unless Great
Britain and the other allies accept the
answer prepared by this Government.
They take the position that the United
States 10 virtually financing the Allies
and Ii enabling them to win the war, and
that II should assume the right to draw
up It's own answer. This. they believe.
would remove any impression that We
were assisting these countries In any de-
sires they may have for the retention Of
some Of the conquered territory.
"was for Democracy"
They also would have It plainly re-
stated that we are not making war on
the German people but are really maxi
ing war for democracy. and in proof they
would not lay any stress on the question
Of indcmnities.
In anticipation Of an outburpt Of petce
talk at the Capitol plans were made dur
ing the day by Senate leaders, both
Democratic and Republican, to prevent
open discussion Of the subject in the
Senate. They propose to force executive
sessions and close the doors upon the
beginning by any Senator Of an address
bearing on peace negotiations or the
general subject Of peace.
This programme and other measures
to deal with various pending peace reso-
Mtions and future speeches probably will
he discussed with President Wilson
within the next few days An executive
session Of the Senate was planned late
a. a.. ~ o.
peace debate, but the matter went over,
probably until tomorrow.
Senators Of the small so-called pacifst
group are expected to oppose the secret
session programme. The leaders, how
ever. are prepared to base their action
upon the ground that such discussions
would relate to treaties, including a pos
sible peace treaty. and therefore, as 10
usual In all such matters, should be car
ried on behind closed doors.
Resolutions Offered.
If adhered to the secret session plan
would materially affect speeches planned
by Senator stone. Senator La Toilette
and others on the Wisconsin Senator'S
resolution proposing that this nation and
the Allies make more definite announce.
ment OF possible peace terms.
Senator Lewis. Illinois. introduced .
resolution expressing II to be the sense
Of the Senate that the President can be
trusted to guide the ship Of State be-
tween the reefs Of war and diplomacy,
and that in so many words the action Of
the meddlers shall come to an end.
Senator Sherman. also Of Illinois, in.
troduced a long resolution. which with
his colleagues went over under the rules
without discussion. proposing affirma-
ton Of this nations purposes In waging
war and securing peace.
Senator Sherman = resolution proposed
that rehabilitation Of Belgium and other
invaded countries, freedom of the seas,
no indemnities or changes In the map Of
Europe. no Interference with European,
Governments or dismemberment of ma
tions. should be declared to be the Amer
ican purposes. The resolution would au-
thorixe the President to secure from the
Allies a more def1nite statement OF WIZ
aims and peace terms.
The President will receive tomorrow
for the purpose of defining his own views
on the peace debate Senator King of
Utah. whose position on the war is In
closest accord with the Administration
plans. The President Is expected to out
line to Senator King the method he
thinks the supporters OF his policy in
both parties in the Senate should follow