AMERICA AND GERMANY
ARMING or MR BCHANTMEN SMALL FABTT BLOCKS THE BILL COUNTRY SOLIDLY SUPPORT THE MEASURE (By Telegraph—Press Assn. —Copyright) (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.) WASHINGTON, March 4. Received March 5, 5.5 p.m. The small group opposing the Bill regarding the armament of merchantmen, consisted of pacificists, opponents to granting the President war powers, and opponents to the arming of munition -fc Zimmerman’s cynical admissions as to the authenticity of Note concerning Mexico and Japan caused widespread resentment, and there is now little doubt the country would support President Wilson if he decides to arm ships, as an overwhelming majority in both Houses favour this course, PRESIDENT’S HANDS TIED. NEW YORK, March 5. Received March 5, 11.15 p.m. The President has issued a statement that the old law will prevent his arming ships unless authorised by Congress. SPECIAL SESSION OP SENATE. (Australian & Cable Assn & Reuter) NEW YORK, March 5. Received March 5, 11.5 p.m. President Wilson has called a special session of the new Senate on Monday.
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Southland Times, Issue 17966, 6 March 1917, Page 5
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