The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-10-07
WHIP HI OUT
OF KAISER, ,"SAYS
SENATOR KIRBY
Legislators Declare War, With
Lesson Horrors, Should Be
Taken to Huns.
BULGARIA POINTED THE way
None Have Faith In Anything Central
Powers May Offer to End the
Conflict-Germans Must
Admit Defeat.

Washington, Oct. 7.-Sentiment in
both branches of congress is emphat-
lcally opposed to according even a re-
spectful hearing to any peace sugges-
tions from Germany or Austria until
they openly admit defeat and complete
failure of their war aims, or are thor
oughly thrashed by force Of arms.
II the central powers sincerely de-
sire a cessation of hostilities and
peace, Bulgaria has pointed the way.
This Is the opinion expressed by both
senators and representatives. 1t is
insisted that unconditional surrender
must precede any serious consideration
of peace proposals.
Take War to Enemy Peoples.
If such action Is not Forthcoming
from the rulers Of the enemy coun-
tries, 1t Is suggested war with all its
terrible lessons of horror and desola-
tion must be brought home to the peo-
pie of Germany and Austria.
This briefly summarizes wide
range of view and comment On the
latest development at Berlin and Vi
emma as expressed by leading members
Of congress.
Senator w. F. Kirby, Arkansas
We're organized to whip hell out Of
Germany. Maybe we'd better finish up
the job before we quit or listen to any
peace talk. It will save having to go
back to finish the work later.
Senator John F. Shafroth, Colorado
We are hearing a great deal Of
peace. Most Of 1t is vague. Whenever
it has been definite it has ben definite
ly answered. 1 would prefer not to
express any opinion until we learn
what President Wilson and Secretary
Lansing know about the latest reports
concerning Germany's and Austria's
attitude.
"Must Admit Defeat"
Senator John X. Shields, Tennes-
affairs-We should not consider any
proposal of peace or an. armistice from
either Germany or Austria until they
get out or are driven out of every inch
Of territory they now occupy in France,
Belgium, Serbia and Russia. We have
made vast preparations to destroy the
power of Germany and her allies as
any possible future menace to demOc-
racy and civilization. The central
powers must surrender or by force of
arms we must compel them to unequiv
ocally admit defeat and failure.
Senator James S. Watson, Indiana
My own hasty views of the situa
tion is that 1t Is preposterous to think
Germany can approach us with an OIL
i've branch in one hand and bomb in
the other. If the central powers
want peace thew know how to get 1t.
They must do as Bulgaria did it.
They must know that there should be
dictated peace with Germany absent
from the table. If she continues the
wanton destruction and loOting Of
cities and villages she must expect to
be dealt with accordingly. There
should not only be absolute surrender
but penitence on her part before the
slightest consideration Is accorded any
of her offers.
"carry War to Germany"
Senator John F. Nugent, Idaho
Record me as unalterably opposed to
any negotiated peace. I have no faith
ir the word Of anybody connected with
the central powers. Give them to un-
cerstand they ought to throw them
selves on the mercy Of the allies. Then
we will be ready to make peace on the
principles laid down by President Will
son. I am in favor of carrying the
war. with all its lessons Of horror,
waste and desolation, before the Ger
man people.
Representative E. T. Taylor, Color
ado-Such peace propositions should
not be considered for a minute. The
German armies and ideas must be
completely conquered before any peace
discussion.
Representative N. j. Gould, New
york-Unconditional surrender is the
only term for peace, They must be
whipped until they really feel 1t.
Must Pay, Says Denison.
Representative e. e. Denison, nh-
pois-We should consider no peace
nronosals until the Germans get out
ot France and Belgium. Then they
must pay adequate indemnitiess for,
their wanton destruction. especially in
Belgium.
Representative f. r. Doremus of
Michigan-I see no basis for discus
sion of peace terms while the Germans
are in Belgium and in France. They