The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-03-23
|RESSMEN GIVE
THEIR OPINIONS

Iumbia. March 21--Two South
Iolina congressman were seen by
Your correspondent today, following
receipt of the news from Washington
that President Wilson had called con-
gress to meet in extraordinary ses-
sion on April 2. Congressman Fred
H. Dominick, Of the Third district,
stated that he had nothing to say Tor
publication at this time, except to re-
iterate the promise which he had
made to the people of his district-fo
endeayor to do his full duty, as ne
saw it. in the interest Of all the peo-
pie
CONGRESSMAN A. Frank Lever, Of
the Seventh district, said that IN MS
jurgment the action of the pres'oent
was wise. "The quicker the better
he said. in referring to the speeoihg
up of the session of congress.
The interviews with the two con-
gressmen are as follows
Congressman Dominick.
CONGRESSMAN Fred H. Dominick. OF
the Third congressional district. while
in Columbia today, was asked for an
EXPRESSION of opinion as to the actlon
of President Wilson in calling the ex-
ira session of congress to convene on
April 3. 81 prefer not to say anything
for publication at this time" SAID Mr.
Dominick. "This is a time which de-
mands the serious thought OF every
body. and especially Of those VINO
have been chosen by the people TO re-
present them in the halls OF natlonai
legislation. / shall endeavor during
my whole term Of service, whether
IN special or regular session to keep
the promise which 1 made to the peo-
ple of my district-that I would DO
my duty as I saw it, in the interest,"
of the people Of my district, OF my
State, and of the nation"
Congressman DomInlck expects 70
leave for Washington in ample time
to be ready for the special session.
The Democratic caucus heretofore
scheduled for April u, four days be-
fore the session Of congress Wnlcn
was to have convened on April l6,
win. of course, be held before the
new date fixed for the convening or
the extra session, and Congressman
Dominick said today he was expect
ing that the caucus would probably
be held on March 80.
Congressman Lever.
az think it is very wise. The quick
er the better :,
This was the statement made by
Hon. A. Frank Lever, congressman
from the Seventh South Carolina dis
trict, when informed this morning
that President Wilson had called con-
gress to meet in extraordinary ses-
sion on april 2. Congressman Lever
who is chairman Of the agricultural
committee of the national house OF
representatives, was at his home in
Lexington.
Congress" he said, should give
the president the power necessary 70
protect the people and the country.
He should be given plenty OF money
with which to make defensive prepa-
rations. After this is done, congress
should pass the appropriation bills
left over from the last session. and
then congress should adjourn" he
said.
Congressman Lever said further:
Personally I am strongly opposed
to any entrance into war except for
the purpose only of maintaining our
rights upon the high seas. as such
rights exist under international law
and usage. I desire peace at any
price save alone at a sacrifice of our
duty to protect American citizens In
the exercise Of the privileges given