The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-08

Lodge. McCumber Mclean, Martin.
MARITIME Myers, Nelson, Newlands.
Norris, Oliver. Overman. Owen. Page.
renrose. Pholan, Pittman. Poindexter,
Pumerene. Ransdell. Reed. Robinson,
salisbury. Shafroth. sheppard. Sher-
man. Shields. simmons, Smith (Geor-
gia). Smith eMaryland} Smith
tMtchiean>. Smith tSouth Carolina).
Smoot, sterling. Stone. Sutherland,
Thomas. Thompson. Tillman. Town
send, Underwood, Wadsworth, walsh,
Warren. watson, Weeks. Williams.
Against the resolution-Gronna
Kirby LaFollette. Vardaman and
Works.
The resolution provides that the
senate approves the action taken by
the president as set forth In his ad-
dress delivered before the joint ses-
sion of congress"
stnnc Calls Up Measure
Senator Stone called up the reso-
luton shortly after the senate con-
vened this morning. following a pro-
test by Senator Works. of California,
against the severance of diplomatic
relations with Germany
We should let the world know that
We support the president" said SEN
ator Stone.
Senator Lodge took the floor as
soon as Senator Stone had completed
his speech
Ledge supports President
My earnest hope Is that at this
time personal feelings. political feel
ings, political enmities viii all be laid
aside, that we may remember only
that we are citizens OF "a common
country. and we are all Americans.
and that our first duty Is to stand
tA-ather ip thts
has unhappily arisen with another
nation, and let that nation and the
world know that when the president
speaks as he has spoken. he has the
congress of tho United States and tho
people OF the United States. no mat
ter what their race or origin. behind
him in the simple character Of Ameri-
can citizens" said Senator Lodge.
Senator Rorah, Of Idaho. declared
the United States should stand alone
II II entered the war. and not join
any alliance of nations
Underwood Wabbly.
Senator Underwood, of Alabama.
while not convinced that the course
chosen by the president was wholly
correct. nevertheless voted for The
stone resolution. He explained him
self as follows:
1t was dangerous position TO
take, possibly correct position. That
is not for us to determine. We have
but one chief. He must decide for
the nation. | am glad to feel that his
decision will not fall upon the side
or war II war can be avoided. But
when 1t comes to war, the RESPONSE
bility will not be with him. but will
lie under the dome of this Canitol.
nave no desire to shirk or avoid nv
duty. But do not wish when 1 vote
on the resolution which has been
forced upon us, to act with any limita-
uon on my action and right as a sem
ator TO express my opinion freely upon
my judgment as to what should be
dcne ia the best interest of the peo.
pie.
Senator Underwood questioned Sem
ator stone as to the attitude of the
president with regard to the resolu-
tion endorsing the break with the
kaisers government. He wanted tn
know II the president had expressed
a wish that the resolution be passed.
II have had no consultation with the
president said Stone. II have had
no consultation with any executive
official of the government Does that
answer your question:"
No. 1t does not" said Underwood
Senator Stone then answered that
the president had not asked the adop-
tion of the resolution. but he insisted
that it ought to be adopted.
II l thought the president wanted
it I would not hesitate. but / believe
the resolution very ill-timed." was
Underwood's conclusion.
THE time has not come for a pre-
liminary declaration OF war" said
Senator Kirby, OF Arkansas. one OF
the five opponents Of the resolution.
And will vote against the resulu-
ton. The president has almost
plunged the country into war, and
II We are asked to declare war I'll
vote against that too
Works Condemns Course.
Senator Works, of California. con-
demned the presidents address to
congress Ia unmistakable terms.