The Sentinel=record., 1918-12-03
URGES THE ENACTMENT
 OF WOMAN SUFFRAGE
President Diseioses in His Address He Docs Not Think Legislation Neees. sary 10 Bring the Country Sack 10 Peace Basis as Business is Ac. juetng Itself,

Washington, Dec. 3.-ConsreSs to- day heard President Wilson formally announce his purpose 10 attonl the peace conference and give his views on the part inc government should play in dealing with after-the-Har problems
 Democrats of the house received the announcement with cheers in which some senators joined; the TO- puJlicans were silent, almost lhroue1- out the address, except when the pres ident referred to the valor and ef,ic- ency of Americas soldiers. and men tionod the names uf Porshing ani Sims.
 Threatened interruptions 5y mem ber5 who disapmoved Ct the trip and of the presidents fail.Ee~to include R senator amon4 rb1-ascaee delegates, however, did t&o;arali-s
 During tho ffirA hour of the nep' session, -Sc1ftor Cummins, of Iowa, re- l1i6lican. introduced resolution to send a committee or sigat senators to Paris to keep the senate advised Of the progress oI the peace conference, and in the house, Representative Rod enbtirg. Of Illinois. republican, had offered Q resolution proposing that the vice president take over the exec utive functions upon the departure of Mr. Wilson lrou the country.
 Senator sherman, of Illinois, repuo- iican, announced later that ile wotiid submit tomorrow resolution similar to that of Representative Rodon3prs except thct lt would declare the Of flee of president vacant
 The presidents annual address was read before a crowd that filled floors and galleries. Ho reviewed at length the countrv's accomplishments in the war, raydng trirmte io the armed forces and Co loyal workers at home.
 Among othe. things ne disclosed that he thinks that tho prC5'em of readiustment is taking care of itself without government aid.
 1t is surprising" he satd how fast the process of return to 8 peace footing has moved in the three weeks since the fighting stopped Ii promises to outTun any inquiry that may be ia- stituted and any aid that may be of fered. It will not he easy to direct it any better than it will direct itself The American business man Is Of quick initiative"
 Of the railroad question. Mir Nil- son said le had no solution tc offer. He said ha was ready 10 return the lines 10 private control whichever sat- islactory arrangement was offered to prevent a return to the old systems, under private management without modification, aHl asked congress 10 study the subject.
 Recommendation included re- newcd appeal for woman suffrage in recognition of wOlNns' work in the war: a request Tor carly and favorable action on the unratified Columbian treaty: and T suggestion that author ity should be given the N2r Lfaut board or some ether lody 10 continue control for a tiue over exports.
 The president concluded With tue announcement 1l his Forthcoming tr,i overseas. He said since the associat- cd governments had accepted princi- ples enunciated by him as tho D2sii for peace and reasonably desired hi' personal counsel in their interoreta- ton. he regarded it as his paramount lduty to eo.
 Through cable and wireless, he add ed, he would keep in close touch Witf all that goes on on this side, and yor will know all tbat do.'
 He appealed for the encouraSemen' and added strength Of united support from congress.
 There was no debate in either house on the presidents trip to France,
 The only reference to it In thC houea was made by Representative Mann. the republican leader aitei