The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-01-05
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Heflin (D.) of Alabama. A. second
resolution was sponsored by Senator
Nye (R.) of North Dakota, who in
spite of twenty years evidence to the
contrary, declared it the policy of
the American government mot to use
the army, navy or marine corps to
defend American investments in for
eign lands.
The senate avoided immediate ac-
ton on the resolutions under the
rules.
Helms resolution charged that it
was wrong, inexcusable and indefen-
sible" to send EARNED forces of the
United States into a neighboring re-
public for the purpose Of overthrowing
q government resulting from the ex-
pressed will Of the people"
Helm maintained that the use of
American marines in Nicaragua was
tantamount to declaration of war
and that President Coolidge had vio-
lated the constitution in sending them
there sin the absence of a declaration
of war by congress-" He called the
Nicaraguan president Diaz an Sim
poster and usurper."
The Nye resolution declared that
the policy of using troops to protect
investments at the cost of American
lives was "undemocratic" His reso-
luton would force all Americans, who
invest their money abroad to accept
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yestments as given to- citizens of the
foreign countries.
He would allow diplomatic assist
ance" to be given such investors but
would prohibit use of armed forces.
Marine Planes Bomb Towns
MANAGUA, Nicaragua.-The at
tack on the Niearaguan army of in
dependence includes devastation of the
nearby countryside.
Airplanes accompanying the COL
unn being rushed to the relief of the
marines who have been cut off by
Liberal troops on Sabotilla Ridge
have been bombing villages, planta-
tons, roads and jungles in their hunt
for Liberal outposts. The number of
Nicaraguan casualties is not known.
The detachment of United States
marines surrounded by the troops of
General SANDING on the Sapotilla
Ridge has sent no word since its fran
tic radio for re-enforcements yester-
day. Reports from Managua state
that the Liberal forces are still sur
rounding the marines whose water
supply had run low yesterday and
who are expected to give in shortly.
While requirements are being
rushed to the support of the besieged
marines and the main columns in
Quilali, heavy rains have swollen the
rivers and made the jungle trails
almost impossible and it is openly
questioned whether the relief can ar
rive before the capitulation Of the
marines on Sapotilla Ridge.
All marine detachments from the
south being brought up are under
the protection Of marine airplanes,
which have showered the Liberals
with macMne-gun bullets wherever
they could find them.
The main marine force Is now at
Quilali, while the Liberal army is at
Ell Chipote and only outlying patrols
are in contact. The resumption Of
the marine attack awaits the arrival
Of reinforcements and aerial prepara-
tions for an attack.
Observers here are inclined to
doubt whether General SANDING will
elect to give battle at I'll Chipote,
since he had previously sworn to hold
Quilali, but reiterated once the attack
was opened. FL Chipote Is fortified
mountain and Sandino's present posi-
ton is strong, but it is believed by
many that he will prefer guerilla
warfare to stand against superior
forces.