New-York tribune., 1918-07-06
Word From Wilson Leads
Upper House to Put
OFF Action
Likely to Wait Till
Recess Ends, Aug. IL
Representatives Stand 221
to q for Measure on
Eve of Strike

House was hastily adopting the resolu-
ton authorizing government operation
during the war of all telegraph, tele-
phone, cable and radio systems in the
United States, Senate leaders tonight
received word from President Wilson
which they interpreted as indicating
his willingness to have the final enact
ment OF the resolution postponed until
after Congress returns from it's mid
summer vacation.
Leaders in both houses tonight went
ahead with plans for a recess late to-
morrow night until August 12, and it
vas said they would be put through
unless the President tomorrow insists
upon Immediate passage of the telc-
graph resolution by the Senate.
After conferences with Senate lead
ers, Majority Leader Kitchin gave no.
tice IN the House that tomorrow, after
disposition of the conference reports
on the army and agricultural appropria-
ton bills, he would offer a concurrent
resolution for recess until August IL.
House Approves Measure
The telegraph resolution was adopted
by the House tonight by vote of 221
to a, after a spirited debate in which
Democratic leaders said the President
had expressed desire for its passage
at once, and some Republicans had
charged that the authority proposed for
the President would be used to further
the interests of the Democratic party
10 expedite passage of the resolu-
ton, the House previously had adopted
0Y viva voce vote q rule limiting gen
erai debate to two hours.
The resolution will be sent to the
Senate tomorrow. with leaders there
planning its reference to the Inter-
state Commerce Committee for studv
and probably nearing during the re-
cess. Regardless of the recess plans.
senate leaders said its adoption hv
next Monday, the date for which the
Wan. vtaise OF operators employed by the
called, is not possible.
r.
row upon immediate action-which
J leaders regarded as doubtful-Admin.
lstratlon spokesmen said that m
aouotedsy the recess would be DELAYED
several days. ooAAS eu
vide variance of the views of Sem
s.e s. ana House leaders on the Presi-
ueh' position were apparent durino
me na, day; Chairman Pou Of the House
hhaes committee told the House that
iie'afy Tumulty. and that the latter
nad informed him the President de-
s;a si1eo the House to adopt the resolu-
''oh before the recess.
Letter From President
Several hours later. while the Honse
4 was debating the measure, Senator
Martin, of Virginia, Democratic lender
81 81 'ne Senate, received q letter from
;ne resident. asking him to make an
,Ihsesntigatlon mh and advise the President
whether 1T would be practical" un-
uer all conditions in Congress to Sc
cure action by the Senate at an earlv
cate. Senator Martin sent reply
saying that disposal of The resolution
.;aon' vsiore the recess would not be prac-
Upon the assumption that the Presi-
ushe mad not asked for immediate ac-
sMoh' leaders of both houses. prepared
~ tor Clearing up all pressing legislation
w-morrow. if possible, and have Con-
sfeSs recess until August.
adoption of the conference report
On the S12,0s5 00O,0OO army appropria-
Hon bill, which was presented to-day.
a = vote by the House on the Senate's
s s.:oo wheat and cleanup of appro-
ss'a'ion and other minor measures is
.s"morroW's programme with a view
10 recess.
Under the present plan, wartime
s.'hlDlelon and woman suffrage would
20 over until Congress 1econvenes in
nugust, though some leaders thought
mohloition advocates might keep Con
ss ssess over Until next week in final
saort to pass the Norris prohibition
amendment to the $11.000,000 emer-
ssacy agricultural appropriation.
Compensation Provided
:, before taking favorable action on
ss ae telegraph resolution the House
suopted' by vote of 66 to 81, an
pwv;;endment by Representative Esch, of
smsts;eons!n, providing that the compen-
bsa''on s OF the telegraph companies shall
u. IL hxed oy the President and that il
ma s amount is unsatisfactory the COM
ssu'es shall receive rs per cent of the
courts. ' NO '-Ao"' !" Inc
an amendment by Representative
ha.Mr' Of New Jersey, proposing that
a~. mf government be permitted to relin-
s.;si sstsn the systems at any time without
dssane until the end Of the war was
,,r IA the discussion Of the resolution
st;va tSefai members, including Represent
IA. 1--we Miller, of Minnesota, questioned
prs ps authenticity Of the report that
is;naent in,;sNaent Wilson had given the reso-
.tasan it:'on his unqualified Endorsement. The
oasse org that if the systems were taken
ul I. !.hey would be used to the politi-
W ". advantage Of the Democratic party
oi M;Nne made by Representative Fordney.
ar, rr,,lchlgan (Republican).
sa,.lre mere has been no reason vet ad-
tsls tlasea why the government should
nev "yer "y these lines" said Mr.. Ford
Pa, presume one reason is that tho
,ss,a ,s,Ia;dent believes his son-in-law
Mnoo manage them better than the
iu,'v iuv :, ,superintendents now are manag-
pc|,t mem, and suppose he will ap-
ls.ss Mr. McAdoo to rim therno