Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04
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that Will force our country into the
useless and senseless war now being
waged in Europe yet IL this resolution
passes, all Of my energy and all Of my
power will be behind our flag in car
rying IL to victory.
Norris walked to the center Of the Senate
foor and engaged in q spirited tilt with
senators Pomerene, Williams and Reed over
| the dinerence between German outrages and
practices against American commerce
Senator Norris charged in effect that mu-
| nitions makers were forcing the United
| States into war.
I'VE are going into the war at the de-
mand Of gold" he said.
When he had ended. Senator Reed. of
| Missouri. followed by others, took the floor
and bitterly arrnlgned Norris for his speech.
LODGE sTIRs SENATE
Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts. ranking
Republican member OF the Foreign Rela-
tions Committee followed Swanson He
pleaded for complete oblteration of parti-
sanship In the present crisis, and indorsed
the Presidents plan for the utmost practical
cooperation with the Allies. lie suggested
the sending OF an expedition OF 10000 regu-
lars to Europe 80 that the flag of the
United States might at least be unfurled in
the fields of France" He said
i believe that the mere sight of that
nag In that region made so desolate by
war would stimulate the courage and
help the success of those who have the
same end that we have and seek the
same victory.
The German submarine warfare,
ruthlessly carried on, is directed toward
the destruction of the tonnage of the
whole world. Forced into the war, our
first action should be TO repair in some
measure this loss to our own tonnage
and to that of the world by SELLING the
ships of Germany now in our ports and
putting that additional tonnage into tho
worlds service.
Our future peace, our independence
as proud and high-spirited nation, our
very society are at stake. There Is no
other way as | II, except by war
to save these things.
This war is against barbarsm, not
the anarchial barbarism. We are fight
ing against nation which drags the
inhabitants of conquered lands into
slavery; which carries off women and
girls for even worse purposes which
in its mad desire to conquer mankind
and trample them under foot has
stopped at no wrong has regarded no
treaty. The work that we are called
upon to do when we enter this war Is
to preserve the principles Of human
liberty. the principles of democracy and
the light Of modern civilization all that |
we must love- all that we hold dearer I |
than lfe itself.
The galleries broke into applause when |
Senator Lodge concluded his speech, but the |
Vice President brought them sharply to
order by warning that another demonstra-
tion would mean ousting all visitors
Sir Cecil Sprng-Rice, the British Ambas-
sador, occupied "A seat In the diplomatic gall
lery during Senator Lodges speech.
VARDAMAN PLEDGES AID
When Senator Lodge sat down Senator
Vardaman, of Mississippi, one of the little
group of wilful men," gained recognition |
lie opposed the resolution,
Nardaman SAID
Now Is the time for men to Keep their |
heads. The tide of passion runs high.
IL the people of the United States
were consulted there would be no dec
laration of war against Germany. If
the mothers anG children could be con-
suited. the answer would come back in
thunderous tones not to go to war.
Nothing will be settled by this war
except superior strength
There is no such thing as civilized
warfare. our entrance will only post
pone the day of peace.
| cannot vote to thrust war upon the
people without their being consulted.
While Senator Nardaman said he would |
ote against war, he also declared he |
,ould have nothing to do with schemes to
clay a vote on the measure.
LA TOILETTE SPEAKS
Senator La Toilette took the floor at
clock and began speaking.
There was an air of expectancy as the
Wisconsin Senator arose slowly and began
is speech. Senators who had absented |
quickly returned to their seats |
nd the galleries stirred nervously
After reading a number OF letters de-
landing a vote against the war, La Fol-
tte launched into defense of his action
opposing the armed neutrality bill.
Il made an investigation and came to
lie conclusion that it was futile and would
ad our men into peril" he said "The |
of the President upon the
Dor sought by means that | do not care |
characterize to prevent me from speaking. |
Il regret to say that the President. ac- |
riding to the press, ana it has not been |
'nied, saw fit to characterize the Senators
no opposed the armed neutrality bill as
'illful' | know of no graver charge that
uld be made against public officials than
at they were willful-that is--perverse." |
La Toilette then spoke of the thousands
letters and kilograms he had received
nee his opposition to the bill. lie declared
ey were from forty-four States of the
MON, and when assorted were in the pro-
rton of about eight favorable to one of |
There were between Is, 900 ana |
900 of the letters and kilograms.
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