The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-03

the wording, but the effect remains
the same.
LaFollette euexed. 49,
Pacitism of Senator La Toilette
one Of the "willful twelve senator's
who blocked the passage of Wilson'S
armed neutrality measure, today ef-
fectively blocked action on the war
resolution until tomorrow. Through
a parliamentary maneuver demand
ing that the resolution come up in
regular order, the Wisconsin sena-
tor halted action for today. Heated
words followed statement In which
Senator Martin pointed out the con-
sequences behind this resolution. He
declared the resolution must go
through before anything else. Ad-
journment of the senate until tomOr-
row, followed. as-.. 4
The house, which expected passage
of the resolution by the senate, also
deferred action until tomorrow.
Expect Action Tomorrow.
/ Consideration in the senate today
Of resolution declaring existence OF
q state of war between the United
States and Germany was forced over
until tomorrow by the objection OF
La Toilette, and in the house was de-
layed by lack Of organization Of the
foreign AFFAIRS committee. 1t is ex-
pected to cone up for action tomor-
row. 1'
The senate adjourned at the climax
of stormy scene, which arose over
La Follette's objection. When Hitch
cock reported the war resolution
amended and asked for its immed-
late consideration, La Toilette asked
that under the rules it go over until
tomorrow.
Tilt Between Senators.
Senator Martin, the majority lead
er, angrily faced Senator La Toilette
saying:
"The senator has had too much ex-
perience to make it necessary for
me to tell him that his attitude in a
matter of this kind"
La Toilette broke in with protest
against being lectured by Martin.
II had no idea of lecturing the
senator" Martin retorted, "but
have a right to call the attention of
the senate and the senators to the
momentous consequences of the re-
solution"
It's quite unnecessary, La Fol-
letc interjected. II think l realize
it as fully. l ask the regular ORDER
The adjournment of the senate to-
day was marked by stormy session.
in which Senator LaFollette by o.
lection, forced consideration Of the
war resolution over until tomorrow,
and Democratic Leader Martin then
forced an adjournment to cut off La
Toilette. ~
The United States really is at war
with the German empire today, await
ing only the formal recognition of
congress. .... .....-..... ......,
Every agency was moving TO girl
the nation against the governments
which President Wilson, in his ad-
dress to congress, characterized as
natural foe to liberty.
Discussed Revenue.
the cabinet, at war session, dls'
cussed the raising of money by taxa
ton for use of the United States in
the war; the equipment Of the navy
to the fullest state of efficiency to
cope with the submarine menace, and
the raising of great army on the
principle of universal liability to ser
vice-the first Increment of which is
to be 500, 900 men,.
The council of national defense and
its advisory committee, in joint ses-
sion, continued the work of mobiliza-
ton of the national resources toI
"bring the government of the Ger
man empire to terms to end the war
as the president expressed it.
Army Plans Ready
The war department and the army
general staff were ready to present to
congress plans for raising an army
lust as soon as the legislative body
asks for it.
Work in congress on the resolution
formally to declare a state of war
existing went rapidly forward. The
senate foreign relations committee
the resolution as introduc-
ed, without change in its effect. The
house committee is expected to act
later today.
The Resolution.
The resolution as approved by the
senate COMMITTEES now is as follows:
'Whereas, The imperial German
has committed repeated |
lcts Of war against the government |
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