The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-01
Thunders Of Applause
Greet Floods Speech
Urging Protection Of
Rights of Americans
Plot to Unite Japan and Mexico in War Against United
States is Officially Confirmed by American Govern
ment and Strs Washington to Depths
Astounding Disclosure Throws New Light Germany g
Real Attitude Toward United States-Was Delhi
erately Plotting War Before u s Break
(By Associated Press.)


Washington, March 1.-Shocked and amazed by the
revelation Of Germanys attempts to unite Japan and Mexico
to the United States congress today forgot
ferences of opinion and began swinging into line behind the
president.
and Democratic leaders of their support
president in national emergency.
In the house. without roll CALL and under special pro-
vision for its immediate consideration Representative Flood
bill to cohe the president with authority to deal with the
German submarine taken under agreement
for vote after three hours of debate
President Wilson, however, will insist on being empower
ed to other instrumentaies proposed in the bill
pending in the senate and the portions the administration
wants be inserted the floor of the house after the
bill gets to the senate.
At the outset of the house debate Chairman Flood
aroused intense enthusiasm both sides Every reference
Americas willingness to protect the rights of citizens wher
ever they have right to travel met with voley of ap
plause.
He ed that authority for the president N act as sug
gsted the bill had been granted 10 other
cidenta attacked the pacsts protesting against bill
By this act, said Representative Flood 1--WE may not
be able to avert war; should become involved in war;
however the passage of this bill would be of the minor
Of the dreadful result But more the
fault not Give the president this power asked and
question Of will be with Germany There doubt of
the right of Americans travel and should uphold this
right peacefully If that cannot be done then will
with arms.
eff Germany conducting this war with the instincts
Of humanity might chances cannot understand
this bill can fail to pass 1t is question of American
rights and when such question in this house, there
party ines.'
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