Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-03
WILSON NOTE VOTE
AGAIN IS DELAYED
Senate Debates Hitchcock
Resolution, But Postpones
Final Action.
KAISER'S ENVOY CRITICISED

luton 10 nave tne senate iHuoToc HTeS-
ident Wilson's peace note was again
deferred today. after a long debate.
The resolution went over for dis
cussion again tomorrow at the request
of Senator Hitchcock. it's author. after
a spirited debate, in which Senators
Lodge and Borah, republicans, opposed
action at this time.
Attack on Won Bernstorf.
The debate was marked by an attack
by Senator Lodge upon Count vor
Bernstorff, the German ambassador
because of the latter's action in issuing
a newspaper statement approving the
note.
That action, Senator Lodge said. add
ed to the Observation-Disclosures about its
purposes and added to the opinion tina
1t was timed and intended to aid Ger
many in making the peace terms sht
seeks.
Senator Lodge said, however, that he
accepted in full faith the declaration
of the President in the note that l,
was in no way associated with the
peace proposals of the central powers
Hitchcock Opens Debate.
Tn framing this resolution" said SEN
ator Hitchcock. in opening the debate
II have carefully avoided reference tc
those portions of the Presidents notes
which might provoke controversy.
II realize there may be two opinions
as to some of the Presidents sugges-
tions. but do not see how there can be
two opinions on a simple proposition
that in the interest of humanity and
civilization this country has appealed
to nations at war to state terms upon
which peace might be made"
Senator Hitchcock said there was re-
cent precedent for the Presidents
action, and referred to former Presi-
dent Roosevelt's peace overture to end
the Russo-Japanese war.
Civilization Is at Stake.
IF It was important for humanity
and civilization that Russia and Japan
state their terms" said Senator Hitch
cock. how much more important for
humanity and civilization to seek the
end of the present war. How much
greater, at the present time. when all
civilization IL in danger. and when the
existence of neutral nations is becom-
ing difncult and almost impossible
The Senate Is charged with great re-
sponsibility. It Is the one great execu-
tive body in the world charged with
the right to speak on international at
fairs with the President / sincerely
hope the resolution win have the sup
porf NJ this great body----ss---s,ii-.i-,7--1
Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia also
urged immediate consideration OF the
resolution :,
-. OILY ppI spps1 v ant,nr a. saya,n.
the note asking that terms be stated
by the belligerents." said he. There
can De no STEP tSwaro peace %'nTS' TS.
door seemed little aiar lookine to-
ward peace. and the President sought
TO prevent tnat door from swinging
naro ana last
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press themselves our rishes nave peer
disregarded. We have protested. but
We have not contemplated becoming a
g., .n
party 10 tne "ar' ieei SURF
Senator Borah, republican, interrupt
ed to say that Germany has replied te
,h. pr..,denrs NOTE and the alIies, re.
S-.,.. -.
w nat posslots sooa can pe accon, 1 !,
piished py tne Sehate resoIutioh ns
ASKED III Woui9 not accelerats TeP1
ana neitner Wouio IL cnanee :.
1t would De an EXPRESSION Dy tne
Senate OF the united States OF an earn
continue and that .pe peace i.h pc oreoHsn1' es1
ure pass the resolution would seem
TO me TO Indicate lack OF interest
An.-.r, or Their Wav
The PRESIDENTS note senator
Borah re)oined' oistncty states tna'
IL Is not proposal OF peace or an
ofer OF mediation. but simply request
ior Terms or. on ."e
An answer ae"S "as D.e" niAoe "
Setmany anu ese,S one "s Th MS liz
luea eoout "a. ma ~ -. ?
sspnes are On the maS. anu WA. ..aa oan
tne senae 90 1s,.a1. 70 '"e
py passing tnis resoiutioh.
Senator Hitchcock rephed that hus-
sia's response to President hooseveiti
overtures were adverse and the Pres
the car
tions to rush into this opening" Sen.
ator Hitchcock declared. I'VE have go'
q SLOW s'sa. .ow'o HGae.
completed" resumed Senator Smith
None of these are final Tho whole
saDlect ~ sun ieit open n II is real
nation TO express a wish Tor neacs 1,
is certainly proper for the Senate n