Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-01
KAISER A CAVE MAN.

KAISER A CAVE MAN.
"The interests of America demand
that Germany be beaten" declared
Senator Simmons, one of the foremost
leaders in congress
"The kaiser is cave man, with
murder in his heart" said Representa-
tive Eagle of Texas. He Is bent on
the unwavering course OF brute force
and pillage. He must be put down or
the democracies Of the world are
doomed"
And thus ran the sentiments of
numerous solons who came to Wash
ington today determined to take action
that will avenge the trammeled rights
the great war.
But with all there is no excitement
no furry. Congressman, as we'll as
the administrative heads of the gov
ernment, are going about their work In
calm, deliberate manner.
NATION GETTING READY.
The Council for National De-
fense met to make survey OF the
work Of preparation thus far
completed.
The federal farm loan board an
nounces that more than $200, 0,0oo,0 900
will be oaned out by the federal
land banks during the coming year
to intensity the farming industry
in the country as a back of-the-
trenches preparedness measure.
Tho war department snnoune-
cd completion Of q specific plan
for raising an army, "if congress
wants an army
The navy department received
bids from so firms to construct one
or more submarine ehasers each.
Further steps were taken to pro-
teet the nation against spies whom
the postoffice department sent in
struetions to its 100000 employees
to report any evidence OF con-
spiraoy.
Taking Of census Of technical
experts by tho bureau Of mines
was announced, tho object Of the
move being to avoid the risk Of
sacrificing export engineers, chem
lists and scientists at the front,
when their work would be more
valuable back Of the line.
Tho Council for National Defense
drew plans for -ordinatins all
national preparedness measures
except purely military steps, for
submi ission to President Wilson.
GERMANY'S LATEST ACT.
Even while the active steps were be
ing taken for the vigorous entranc,
of the United States into the wa
against Germany. the latest act of tn
imperial government against the Unit
ed States, as reported at the state de
partment-the killing of two Amer
leans aboard the torpedoed Brltishe
Crispin. Eighteen more are missing.
The news caused no material reac
ton here. Since it has been determin
ed that the country is to meet Ger
many with the sword, the only effec
of added affront is to strengthen tn
determination of government officials
This determination also is strength
ened by hundreds of kilograms to Pres
! ident Wilson that the country stand
ready to back him in whatever step
/ he deems necessary-however az
gressive.
! MEMBERS POLL DISTRICTS.
Members of congress have pole
their districts and with few exception
| find the predominating convictio
voiced by the folks back home" tha
the time has come for n united Amer
lea to throw it's strength and life
necessary into the struggle.
| President Wilson is Low ready to "a
/ into writing the document he will de
| liver to congress next week. From tn
tentative draft which has been dis
cussed by his cabinet, the message viii
stand out as a powerful appeal TO tn
peoples of all nations to realize tn
paitnce and forebearance exercised b.
the United States in holding aloof from
the struggle until relentless blow
welded at the obviously deliberate di
rection of German autocracy left NJ
other course open to America but mill
| tant response 'in the name of humanit,
and democracy"
PATRIOTISM RAMPANT.
The advent of the war congress" 1
being heralded by patriotic demonstra
tions of. very kind in Washington.
Thousands of flags fly from tn
houses and public buildings in the cap
/ ital. Many of those fluttering from
government structures and the tale
buildings are emblazoned in the lish
Of giant searchlights which are sho
from nearby roofs.
Crying, 1.-The white flag OF surrend
er will be los- to view in the folds o
the Stars and Stripes" hundreds o
men and women on "a pilgrimage o
patriotism" are coming TO town iron
every part of the nation TO stage :
/ oo,,rtar damonstrafion 10 that planned
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