The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-03-29
Some Of the Plans Now Under
Consideration For Dealing
With Germany and
Her u Boats
w YHEN congress, answering the
M call of President Wilson,
cOnvenes in extra session on

April it will mark one q
he most momentous sessions in tn
entire history of our government. Th
question to be decided is whether wa
hall be declared on Germany, follow
ne the latter's actions in sinkin
merchantmen and causin
he death Of American seamen.
AS soon as the new congress is OF
,anized President Wilson will address
joint session of the house and senate
While 1t cannot be said with certaint
lust what course Of action he will out
inc, it is understood in Washington
hat among the plans now under con
'ideration by the government are tn
'ollowing:
First.-The mobilization of the
entire naval forces, supplemented
with adequate auxiliary facilities
to assist in exterminating the sub
marine peril to neutral nations,
with the full uses Of allied bases on
both sides Of the Atlantic for neces-
sary supplies.
Second.-The granting of permis-
sion to the warships of the allied
nations at war with Germany to
use American ports as supply bases
While doing patrol duty and the re-
moval of all restrictions such as
the armament of merchantmen en-
tering and clearing United States
ports.
Third.-The unlimited provision
OF war equipment to the allied ma
lions at war with Germany, with
particular favor to be shown to the
new Russian government.
Fourth.-The passage by con-
gress of a universal military train
ing and service bill, designed to
provide an army of 100000 men
within six months
May Send Soldiers Abroad.
Fifth.-The mobilization Of the
national guard following the adop-
ton of resolution declaring the
existence Of state Of war so as
to bring the land forces to an i'm
mediate strength of 100000 men,
this army to be used for domestic
service until eventualities not now
anticipated may compel the dis
patching Of it as part of an ex-
peditionary force that the United
States may feel compelled to send
to foreign soil.
SiXth.-The requisitiOning Of Ger
man owned war and merchant ships
now held in American continental
and msular waters for war pur-
poses, to be compensated for at the
termination of hostilities between
the United States and Germany
unless they should be confiscated
as a reprisal for the destruction of
American vessels by Germany.
Sevehth.-The mobilization of the
merchant marine by the govern
ment for national uses, including
the conveyance of cargoes to the
allied nations.
Eighth.-The passage by congress
of legislation extending the credit
Of the government for any purposes
that it may find necessary in pro-
tecting it's interests against Ger
man aggression.
Ninth.-The mobilization of the
railways, industrial and all other
forces that may be taken over by
the government or operated under
it's direction to supply unlimited
facilities for both the naval and
military establishments of the gov
eminent.
Tenth.-The mobilization of the
financial resources of the country
so as to insure an adequate sup
ply of money necessary to finance
the war operations of the govern
ment.
Control of the next house is unce1
tain. Absenteeism, illness, death an
the votes of five independent member
are elements which promise to contrib
ute to an unprecedented situation.
Immediate steps have been taken
prepare for the organization of tn
lower chamber. The organization O
the house along bipartisan lines, q
least for temporary period, is not a
improbability in view Of the interns
tional crisis. Neither the legislator
Aor the country, it is believed, woul
a prolonged deadlock owe
in the eAesent circun
stances.
Parties In a Tie.
On a strict party alignment the Den
ocrats will have 214 votes and the RI
publicans an equal number on April
That is the lineup on paper. There al
two vacancies which cannot be file
before April 2, and five members 9
the house are independent in their pol
tics, although regarded as leaning t
the one side or the other.
Republican leaders confidently clair
three Of the independents-Schall, Mil
nesota, Progressive; Fuller, Massach,
sets, independent, and Martin of Louis
lana, Progressive Protectionist - wi
vote with the G. o. P. This would Civ
the Republicans PIT Of the 433 vote
Hnwovnr Democrats do not cOncod