DISCUSSION IN THE SENATE

Nelson Evening Mail, 5 April 1917, Page 5

DISCUSSION IN THE SENATE

'-■ (Rec. April 5, 9.45 a.m.) l ' ; ' WASHINGTON, April 4. Senator Hitchcock, in advocating that the Senate pass the war resolution, said that the United States had not wanted anything itself save to vindicate its honour and: independence. Senator "Swanson said that war was forced on the United States, and the only alternative was acceptance or cowardly'abject submission. He" long suspected that Germany was ready to ignore the Monroe Doctrine and seek, territorial spoliation in the Western Hemisphere. Senators Stone and Vardama contended that war would be a blunder. Germany through the Swiss Minister has !'■' officially protested" against the United States' allegation regarding the Treaties of. 1885, 1799, and 1826. Americans have been free to leave Germany at any time. MR ROOSEVELT'S VIEWS. MTLITARX - ASSISTANCE URGED. (Australian and X.Z. Cable Association.) WASHINGTON, • April 4. Mr Roosevelt left cards on President Wilson. He had previously given expression to the opinion that the United States ought to despatch troops to the front immediately. A defensive war would be no help, and a vigorous offensive in order to ; make America's voice count for "civilisation and justice was required. Mr Roosevelt hopes to raise a division for service, guaranteeing that it will be the finest at the front. The Senate Committee in charge of the war resolution iritenas to hold continuous' session until the resolution is passed. This is -intended to prevent filibustering.AMERICAN CITIES BEFLAGGED, . NEW YORK, April 4. President Wilson's speech is interpreted to. mean that America will not consent to participate in peace negotiations until "the German Government has been democratised. New York and other cities are beflagged, especially the foreign districts, which are anxious to show their patriotism.