Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-11

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The President, in his message yester-
day, was aiming at Mexico, and ap-
parently is deliberately driving us to-
ward war with that country.
"If by jumping from the dome of
the Capitol 1 could prevent war
would do it."
Mr.. Huddleston insisted that the
United States Government has no
right to interfere with Mexican ship
ment of arms into Nicaragua. He said
that this country had permitted the
shipment of arms into other countries
to aid revolutionary governments.
Thank God we have Senator Borah
at the other end of the Capitol" said
Mr.. Huddleston, referring to the chair
man of the foreign relations commit
tee, who has been in opposition to the
administration policy in Nicaragua.
Mr.. Huddleston said that no facts
had been submitted to Congress by the
President to show that American lives
and property were in danger in
Nicaragua, warranting the landing of
marines.
Believes i'm BOrah.
Senator Borah says that the facts
do not warrant the landing of ma
rines,' said Mr.. Huddleston, land l
continue to believe him until it is
proven otherwise
In conclusion, Mr.. Huddleston de-
manded:
rs Congress going to sit still and
allow the President to start a war
wit L,
of the country do not wish to impose
on a weaker nation"
When Mr.. Huddleston concluded
his remarks many members of the
Democratic side of the chamber arose
and cheered him. The Republican
side of the chamber sat quiet. During
the course of his address Mr.. Huddle-
ston said that he was not speaking in
a partisan manner. This was greeted
with jeers from the Republican side
of the chamber.
Senator Curtis, Republican leader of
the Senate; Senator Moses of New
all declared their approval of the
Presidents message. when requested
10 comment on it.
Democrats Withhold Comment.
Democratic members of the Senate
withheld comment until after they
shall have. had an opportunity to hear
Secretary Kellogg before the foreign
relations committee tomorrow
President Coolidge's message, in
which he laid bare in unmistakable
language evidence of Mexican Inter
ference" in Nicaragua, and rearmed
the administration policy as one de-
signed to protect all interests of the
United States in Central America
came with such an unexpected sud
denness that many members were
still perusing the document today be-
fore making known their views.
Chairman Borah of the Senate
foreign relations committee, who holds
that Juan E. Sacasa is the rightful
head in Nicaragua, had no comment
to make on the message, but said he
would discuss the situation later. A
few did comment, however, and
among these We're found both the in
dorsers and critics.
Senator Bingham, Republican. Con-
necticut, said the message would
clarity the situation in the public
mind. Senator Moses, Republican,
New Hampshire, said it was IAN adj
mirable statement" while Senator
Smoot. Republican. Utah, declared 1t
Ought to allay all apprehension OF
the American people"
Critics Still dissatisfied.
Among the critics were Representa-
tive Garrett, Democratic leader in the
House, who said the message was un-
satisfactory in that it did not make
clear lust what is the danger to
American life existing in Nicaragua
now" Senator King, Democrat, Utah
said his information as to Nicaraguan
conditions was mot in harmony with
statements of the President
Senator Willis, Republican, Ohio
while not commenting on the message
declared in a speech in Philadelphia
that England. France and Italy had
appealed to the United States to pro
tect their nationals in Nicaragua and
if the latter did not agree to do this,
they will do it themselves. especially
England, for that country will see
Englishmen protected wherever they
go"
Meanwhile, reports from Managua
say that Sacasa is reported to have
refused a request for mediation
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