Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07
Declares Determination to
Stick to Course in
Spite Of Every
Opposition.
Congress Closes Greatest
Session Of All Time;
Program Cleared.

WASHINGTON, Oct 6.-In the
midst OF days thrilling debate on al
legged disloyalty OF Senator LaFoIiette
OF Wisconsin the extraordinary session
OF congress. which began April and
generally Is regarded as the most mo-
mentous IN American history, was ad-
tourned sine die at p. m. today ve-
hement criticism OF the Wisconsin sem
ator and his own defense, occupying
virtually the entire day, marked ne
close OF the war session. President
Wilson was at the capital.
The usual eleventh hour grist OF leg
islation was put thru following six
months OF important war action ana
tonight most OF the members who
had remained for the final day we.u
en- route home to await the cal OF
the next session. December 3.
Uefiin Mildly Censured.
With galleries crowded to their ca
pacity the senate chamber was tho
scene OF five hours stirring discussion
of Senator LaFollettes attitude. bnt
IN the house there was little to mark
the occasion except submission OF q
committee report mildly censuring
Representative Heflin OF Alabama for
criticis'ng fellow-m cmbers in coniiec-
tion with Count Won Bernstorfrs re-
quest for Berlin To furnish funds TO
influence congress
The day began with a three hour
speech by Senator LaFollette in de-
Tense OF his criticisms OF war ques-
tions.
Without mentioning his recent ad-
dress before the Nonpartisan league
at st. Paul. for investigation of which
arrangements were completed today
by senate committee, or naming
any OF his critics. he read a carefully
prepared defense Of his course and
declared his intention to follow IL in
the future. He was 'nterrunt-d ~-'v
once and was applauded by the gall
leries when he closed.
Senators kellogg Of Minnesota and
Fall OF New Mexico, Republicans. and
Robinson OF Arkansas, Democrat. re-
piled with criticisms Of Senator La
Follette's public statements. They de-
nounced what they termed his unph-
, triotic stand, Senator Robinson assert-
ing that IL he held such opinions he
would seek q place in the German
/ bundesr1tth.
Statements accredited to the Wis
consn member In his st. Paul speech
were flatly contradicted especially that
regarding former Secretary Of state
Bryan's knowledge OF ammunition be-
ing on the Lusitania before she sailed
on her fatal voyage.
La Toilette Promises Proof.
Apparently stung by the criticisms.
Senator La Toilette made an unsuc-
cessful effort to get time for a re-
sponse. He succeeded, however. in
stating that he wished to make known
authority for his declaration regard
Ing the Lusitania and tonight an
nounced he would Issue a public state
ment tomorrow. on Monday the sem
ate privileges and elections investiga.
ting subcommittee will meet to In
bcstigate his st. Paul speech. includ-
Ing the I.usitania incident.
During interruptions OF the days
debate congress found time to dispose
OF few last moment matters with
President Wilson In attendance dur
Ing the last hour In his room near
the senate chamber signing bills. Sec
retaries Lansing and Redfield and
Postmaster General Burleson accom-
panied the president into whose room
floated murmurs OF the LaFolletto
criticism from the senate floor.
Nominations Confirmed.
Among the last acts of congress
were confirmation In open session OF
many nominations hastily sent In by
the president including those of Major
Generals Pershing and Bliss to be
generals.
A score of minor bills also were
passed by both houses, rushed thru
engrossing and to the presidents pen.
The usual adjournment scenes were
re-enacted with addresses by Vice.
President Marshall and Speaker Clark
and resolutions Of courtesy to the pre-
siding officers who both urged the
members to speak at home for the
Liberty loan.