Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-31
Sentiment Favoring Dras-
tic Move Against Ger
many Expressed.
HITS PACIF|ST THEORY
Peace Advocates Contend
ed This Section Stood
for Keeping Out.
BY OMER X. BENEDICT.
(World staff CorrespOndent)


WASHINGTON, March 30.-An-
swer's to Senator owens request for
expression Of sentiment in oklahoma
regarding the president recommend
ing declaration of war with Germany
or that state of war exists, were
eagerly sought today by all eastern
newspapers, and. outside of the inter-
est taken is the organization of the
house, the Oklahoma sentiment was
considered the biggest piece of news
breaking in Washington
Pacificists have long been making
the statement that the west is against
war, and that the people would not
approve the presiden. Il he declared
war or a state of war.
Message From Tulsa.
F. T.. Shock, Tulsa refiner and oil
man, wired: "Own forty-four hundred
acres on Mississippi, thirty miles be-
low st Louis. Best landing on river
for armor plant site and our refinery
at your disposal at fair terms. We
are with the president to do what his
good judgment may direct. He is in
position TO know how to care for ma
ton
Here is one from another Tulsan,
c. ID. Scherer, that does not sound
so favorable for war: There has been
election, and congress has received
no mandate to enforce international
law. Better Investigate international
law. Food prices soaring daily. Crop
prospects poor. Remember pre-elec-
ton a'ognn: America first; he has
kept us out of war"
PARTY Lines DESTROYED
II. f. Noble, Alva commercial club
"Without regar6 to party, the people
appreciate the heroic efforts of the
president to preserve peace. and will
approve his action If war is noces-
sary, Oklahoma patriotism viii stand
the test of fire"
Wagner Commercial club: "Citi-
scns of Wagner county stand behind
president in everything"
Large delegation of Nowa;a Citi-
zens. headed by ]. f. Cainrbell. f.. Is.
BENDER. p. II Powell I'VE favor an
immediate declaration of war against
Germany, because of her abuses Of
the rig hts of this nation and her citi-
Zens. W. are for ample apptouria-
tions and for universal military train
ing"
II. Z. Johnsor. Okmulcec: "Okla-
homa Is for peace as lonc as possible
hut the state is behind the president
and congress for war when honor and
safety of nation demands
Oklahoma City Ready.
c. r. Ames. Oklahoma City, chair
man League to Enforce Peace: I'VE
indorse the attitude Of president anil
government in present crisis ard
pledge our unqualified support and
loyalty
Thomas McDermott, Rush Springs
"l'oll here shows 250 for and twenty
against president ana congress-
Ponca City citizens, hcsded by l.. =.
Barnes, J. n. Hamilton and C. Smith:
"Without regard to politics the people
desire Wo express to president and
congress confidence in their ability TO
han6Ie he grave situation, and pledg-
ing support of administration In what
ever action deemed necessary"
Peace Meet Failure.
Frank Craig, McAlester, chairman
Commercial association
"Mass meeting here Tuesday eX-
pressed sentiment in favor of decl1r-
ing war. Az attempt tC hold peace
meeting this week fai'ed as the party
trying to get up meeting could not
set signature beside his own to the
call"
Durant commercial club by A. b
Davis. secretary: Directors OF asso-
ciation unanimously voted that pub
lie sentiment would overwhelmingly
sustain congress in stand that we are
virtually at war with Germany, or in
declaring war against that nation"
Greater Muskogee association and
Rotary club: Attended by 1875 busi-
ness men. adopted a resolution de-
claring that they were not in favor
of war, neither were they opposed to
war; that officials in Washington
and the president were Informed and
that they take the action necessary to
uphold the rights Of the country in
accordance with International law"
The meeting gave its support in the
emergency.
Similar statements were received
from Mr.. Hadley, secretary stroud
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