The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-26

and sailors.
Washington, Feb, 23.-President
Wilson will not call an extra session
Of Congress until after his return
from Europe.
Senator Martin OF Virginia, Demo
cratic leader in the Senate. made
this announcement tonight after a
conference with the President at the
White House. While the President
did not state when he expected to
reach home after his second trip
overseas, Senator Martin gave it as
his personal opinion II would not
likely be earlier than June l.. Presi-
dent Wilson was said TO feel II his
duty to remain in Europe until the
treaty Of peace was concluded
The President said he would re-
turn to Paris Immediately after
March 4 and was positive that he
would not call an extraordinary ses-
sion Of Congress untn he returns, :"
Senator Martin said. He did not
state the date of his return, nor did
no authorize me 10 quote him in re-
spect to that point but my personal
opinion and Judgment Is that there is
no reasonable expectation Of his be-
ing back prior TO June !. l
Senator Martin was accompanied TO
The White House by Senator Sim.
mons Of North Carolina, chairman of
the finance committee. They confer
red for nearly an hour with the ex.
ecutive, discussing in detail the con
gestion OF legislation in Congress
Further than the formal statements
Of the Democratic leader both Sena-
tors declined to comment on their dis
cussions with the President, but 1t
was understood that the executive
would vigorously insist that all pend
ing appropriation bills and other ur-
gent legislation be enacted before
Congress adjourns next Tuesday, to
provide for operation Of the govern.
ment in the event this work at Paris
should hold him after July 1. when
the new appropriations would be
needed.
II was reported that failure Of any
Of the mass of urgent legislation
would be charged by the President
and administration leaders to the Re
publicans. Mr. Wilson was said 10
have been advised that except for
Republican opposition the present
situation was such that all appropri
alton and other bills could be passed
The President was reported ready tc
advise the country of the situation
and insist upon the enactment of al
urgent measures.
The Presidents decision added to
night to the uncertainty of events
during the closing days of Congress
| Republican leaders were said to be
ready to disclaim responsibility FOL
failure of legislation on the grounC
that enactment OF all the mass o
money and other bills in the remain
ing Ave working days was impossible
with continuous debate scheduled
daily on the proposed constitution o
the league of nations.
In view Of the Presidents determi
nation to demand enactment of al
bending important measures, tn
Democratic leaders tonight planne
to increase demands during the II
mainder OF the session for speed
action. Considerable progress wa
made today with the final enactmen
of the SiOO 100000 postoilice appr'
priation bill and the reporting tonigf
) to the Senate of the Sl.2l5,OOO,OO
r army appropriation bill. In til
House the S7.OOO0O0,0OO Victor
Loan" bill was practically complete
D with final vote scheduled for Il
. morrow.
Although before they confcrrC
with the President. the Democrat
Q leaders had conceded that an exit
i session was inevitable, they are no
!, prepared to hasten action on the co
S pested calendar The S72O,OOO,O0I
600 naval appropriation bill probab
b. will be reported to the Senate
d morrow. together with tho measu
b. authorizing S750.OOOOOO addition
d for the railroad administration. Qui
1, action also is planned In the Sena
On the Victory Loans bill.
Al Passage Of the measure provide
lc one billion dollars for maintenan
IN of the federal wheat guarantee al
is contemplated