Catoctin clarion., 1917-04-05
65th Congress Meets.
President Declares For Warfare
To Utmost Limit OF Nations
Resources TO Bring Germany
To Terms. Friendship With
Prussia impossible; Aut0cracy
Must Pc Overthrow.

The 65th Congress OF the United
States met in extra session Monday
evening at Washington in order that
steps may be taken to deal with Ger
many in the warfare she is waging
against this country; to further pre-
pare for war and for the protection
of American citizens on land and sea,
and to actually declare war.
| President Wilson in his address
asked Congress to declare a state of
war existing between tn" United
States and Germany. He said that
war with Germany would involve
practical cooperation with the Gov
ernments now at war with Germany,
including liberal financial credits,
and urged the rai>ingof SOC, 600 men,
chosen upon the principle of uni
versal liability to service"
The President made it clear that
no action was being taken against the
Austrian Government and the other
nations allied with Germany.
The arrival Of President Wilson at
the Capitol caused great demonstra-
ton by the thousands assembled. AS
his motor car swung around before
the east front of the building two
troops of the Second Regular Cavalry
on guard, sabcrs glittcring under the
arc lights, swept the plaza clear while
the great crowd chccrcd. He was
taken to Ike Speakers room and then
into the House chamber. The cheer
ing was deafcning. Never had the
president been greeted 50 cIthusias-
tically. Both sides joined with a
will. 1t was noticed that Senators
La Toilette, Stone and Cummins, who
helped defeat the armed neutrality
bill in the last session, did not join
in the applause.
As soon as quiet was restored the
President began his address, speak
ing slowly at first, then faster as is
is manner.
The audience was quiet and serious
and not until the President declared
we will not choose the path of sui
mission" did his listeners applaud
Scarcely had the sounds Of this dem
onstration died away when the Pres
ident declared that Congress shoulc
declare that a state of war existed
and second demonstration began
The declaration by the Presiden
that this country should help tn
Allies until the end of the war als'
was productive of cheers. BY far tn
greatest outburst, however, cam
when the President declared for al
army of 100000 men selected on
universal service basis. Chief JuStic
White was one of those who joine,
most heartily in the hand-clappin
at this point, which lasted nearly
minute.
Applause also greeted the declara
ton for supplying needs of the Allies
and also the statement that princl
pals of peace and justice should be vim
dicated against autocratic power.
"We have no quarrel with the Ger
man people," was another remar
which received an enthuastic recep
ton. Mention of the recent over
throw of the Russian monarch.
brought loud cheers.
Wave after wave Of applause me
the Presidents reference to Germal
spies infesting the country and HI
suggestion of partnership of demo
cratic nations in the cause OF peace
A particularly vociferous outburs
greeted the declaration that lfther'
should be disloyalty it will be deal
with by firm hand and stern i'm
preston"
The most noticeable interruption
came near the end when, in th
midst of declaration that it was y;
fearful thing to lead this great peace
full people into war;" Mr.. La Follett'
cleared his throat twice sharply. Per
sons on the floor and in the galleries
were quick to note the interruption
but the President read on steadily.
As the President finished every per
son on the floor and in the galleries
arose and shouted. Most OF thu
Senators unfolded flags they wore il
their upper outside coat pockets anc
waved them vigorously.
Senior Riano, the Spanish Ambass
ador; Ministers Havenith, of Belgium