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Show WAR RESOLUTION IS PASSED BY HOUSE; CONFLICT LONG EXPECTED BY THE U. S. Democratic Leader Kitchin Heads the Opposition, Op-position, Declaring He Is Guided by Conscience Con-science and Judgment; Mann Earnestly Supports Sup-ports the President. DEBATE LASTS MANY HOURS Amendments Intended to Prevent Sending an Army Across Ocean Defeated; End Cornea a Few Minutes After 3 o'Clock in the. Morning. WASHINGTON, April 6. The resolution resolu-tion declaring that a state of war exists between the United States and Germany, Ger-many, already pa,ssed by the senate, passed the house shortly after M o'clock this morning by a vote of 373 to 50. Without roll calls the house rejected all amendments, including proposals to prohibit the sending of any troops overseas over-seas without congressional authority. President Wilson will sign the resolution resolu-tion as soon as Vice President Marshall has attached his signature in the senate. sen-ate. It formally accepts the state of belligerency forced by German aggressions aggres-sions and authorizes and directs the president to employ-the military and naval na-val forces and all the resources of the nation to bring war against Germany to a successful termination. Long Debate. Passage of the resolution followed seventeen hours of debate. There was no attempt to filibuster, but the pacifist group, under the leadership of Democratic Democrat-ic Leader Kitchin, prolonged the discussion dis-cussion with impassioued speeches declaring de-claring conscience would not permit them to support the president's recommendation recom-mendation that a state of war be declared. de-clared. f Miss Rankin' of Montana, tbe only woman member of congress, sat through the first roll call with bowed head, failing fail-ing to answer to her name, twice called by the clerk. On the second roll call sh rose and said in a sobbing voice: "f want to stand by my country, but I cannot vote for war." For a moment then she remained re-mained standing, supporting herself Bn-ninst a !psk. and as cries of " Vote. vote," came from several parts of the , house, she sank back into her seat I without voting audibly. She was re- '. corded in the negative. Those Who Voted Nay. The fifty who voted against the resolution reso-lution were: Almond, Bacon, Britten, Browne, Burnett, Bur-nett, Can, Church, Connolly of Kansas, Cooper of Wisconsin, Davidson, Davis, Decner, Dill, Dillon, Doniinick, Ksch, Frear, Fuller of Illinois, Ilaugen, Hayes, Hensley, Hilliard, Hull of Iowa, lgoe, Johnson of South Dakota, Keating, King. Kinkaid, Kitchin, Knutson, La Follette, Little, London, Lundsen, Mc-Lemore, Mc-Lemore, Mason, Nelson, RaU'fcill, Rankin, Ran-kin, Reavis, . Roberts, liodeiibnrg, Shacklet'ord, Sherwood, Sloan, Stafford, Van Dyke, Voit, Wheeler, Woods of Iowa. Cheers greeted the announcement of the result. A few minutes later Speaker Clark sitrned the resolution and the house adjourned, to meet ayain Monday and take up the administration's recommendations recom-mendations for war legislation. Those in Favor. Tl ose votinjr for the resolution: AdMUPon, Alexander. As'.ihrook. A swpIJ, Avres. Ita nk h;ui , Bari'ley, Ramliiirt, Bathrk-k, Hell. Bla-kman, Ulnnton, I3ooher. Borland. Brand, BroUbcek, (Continued on Page FourJ PACIFIST ELEMENT MS 53 VOTES (Continued from rage One.) Buckner. Brunihaugh, Buchanan. Byrnes, South Carolina ; Byrne. Tennesse; Cald- ; well. Campbell of Pennsylvania, Candler; of Mississippi, Cantrill. Caraway, Carew. 1 Carl in. Carter of Oklahorno, Clarke of i Florida, Clavpool, Collier, Connally of: Texas, Cox, Crlwp, Crossor. Dale of New "York Pent, Donton, Pewalt, Dickinson, Dies Dixon. Pooling, Doollttle, Doremus, Though ton, Drane, Dupre. Eagan, Eagle, Estopina!. Evany. Ferris, Fisher, Fitx-goiald. Fitx-goiald. Flood. Flynn, Foster, Fuller of Massachusetts. Uallaffber, Gallivan, C.anctv, Card, Gardner, Carrett of Tennessee. Ten-nessee. Carrett of Texas, Glass, Godwin of North Carolina, Godwin of Arkansas, Gordon, Gray of Alarm ma, Gregg, Griffin, Grif-fin, Ilamill, Hamlin. Hardy, Harrison of Mississippi, Harrison of Virginia. Hastings, Hast-ings, 1 lavden. Hell in. Helm, lielvering, Holland. Hood. Houston, Howard, Huddleston, Huihert, Hull of Tennessee. Tennes-see. Humphrey, Jaeowuy. Johnson of Kentucky, Jones of Texas, Jones of Virginia, Kehoe, Kelly or Pennsylvania, Kettner, Key of Ohio, Kincheloe, Earsen, l-azaro. Lee of California, Cali-fornia, Eesher, Lever, Linthk-um, Little-page, Little-page, Loheck, Eonergan, Lunn. Me Andrews, An-drews, MeClintlc, McKeown, Mahcr, Jvlansfeleld, Martin of Illinois. Martin of Louisiana. Mays. Montague, Moon, Necley, Mcholls of South Carolina. Old-field. Old-field. Oliver of Alabama, Oliver of New York. Olnev, O'Shaunessy, Overmyer, Overstreet, Padgett, Park. Phelan, Polk, Pou, Quin. Ragsdale. Rainey, Raker. Ray-hum. Ray-hum. Rlordan. Robinson, Rom.iue. Rouse, Rucker. Russell, Sabath. Sanders of Louisiana. Saunders of Virginia, Sehall, Scullv, Sears, Shallenberger, Sherley, siiovi'se, Sims, Stsson, Slayden, Small, Smith of New York, Snook. Steagall, Stedman, Steele. Stephens of Mississippi, Stephens of Nebraska, Sterling of Penn-svlvania, Penn-svlvania, S-t even son. Sullivan, Simmers, Tague. Tallhott. Taylor of Arkansas, Taylor Tay-lor of Colorado, Thomas, Thompson. Tillman, Till-man, Venn hie, Vinson, Walker, Walton. Watkins, Watson of Virginia "Weaver. Welling. Welty, YVhaley, While of Ohio, Wilson of Ijouislana. Wilson of Texas, Wigo. Wise, Young of Texas. Anderson, Anthony, Austin, Barbara ch. Bland, Bowers, Browning, Butler, Campbell Camp-bell of Kansas. Cannon, Carter of Massachusetts. Massa-chusetts. Chandler of New York, Chandler of Oklahoma. Clark ' of Pennsylvania, Classon. Comstock, Cooper of Ohio. Cooper Coop-er of West Virginia, Copley, Cost el lo, Crago, Cram ton. Currier of Michigan, Curry of California. Dale of Vermont, Ver-mont, Pallinger, Darrow. pempsey. Curry ot" California, Iale of Vermont, Pallinger, Darrow, Pempsey, Denison, 1 well. Drukker, Dunn. T'yer, Edmonds. Klls worth. Els ton, Emerson. FaireluM, benjamin E. FairchikI, George Fairehlld. Fair. Fess, Focht. Furdney. Foss, Francis. Freeman, French. Gardner. Garland, Gil-lett. Gil-lett. Glynn, Good. O.oodull, Gould, Graham of Illinois. Graham of Pennsylvana, Gray of New Jersey. Green of Iowa, Green of Massachusetts. Greene of Vevtiiom, Oriesi. Had ley. Hamilton of Michigan, Hamilton of New York, Haskell, HawSey, Hen ton. Heintz, Hersev, Hicks. Hoi lings-worth. lings-worth. Hus'ed. Hutchinson. Ireland. James, Johnson of Washington, Juul, Kahn. Kearns, Kellev of Michigan. Kennedy Ken-nedy of Iowa, Kennedy of Rhode Island. Kiess of Pennsylvania. Kraus. Kreider, La Guard la, I-angley, Lehlhach, Genroot. I. on s worth, Mc Arthur. Mn'or ml ok, Mc-'ullov-h. McFaddrn. McKenzie. McKinley, Mcliughhn of Michican. Mclauhlin of Pennsvhania. JIadden, Magee. Mann. (..-'. Mili-r or .MlniK-Horri, Millar of f ''M:;-'f"ii. .M'ii'!"- I. Mo.i!- of Is-rns'-i- riia. M..r.-.s o'' Ir.du.rci, Mortar.. M or; m, t M iMil, M :..,!:, of Mkmgan. Nnl.-a, ' ni:',:i, t )-(,, ,(, , 1-arker of N--w ; I ' ' '' j i I'ar-k.n- : w York, Pet. ' I'oricr. Prai t. i-iri:-ii. lu.-csf, : Iia!(i.s.;v-!-. R. "d. H.,ld,iiiK. itogrs. t'.'.'t. ' V- ';., iCvGand. S.. n ! -r. -,f lfll;;tna, San- ' 'k.rs of N-w ',-ork. S.mfnrd. S. ol of low a, ' S-.'oit of Mi liigan, .'. ' t t of i':iins.'ivaina. --II-, Si-g.il. Si:n:..lt. Sl.-tnp. Smith of ' ii dn iio. Smith of M nigj n. Srieil, Snyder. r-r-fji-rson. Sterling of Illitifds, St!n'--H, Siru.'ig. Sw. .-..-I. Swnr. Switz.:r, Temple, ' T;nnvleton. 'I'd son, Tt n i hrlak- 'J'inkiiam, 'IV, u n;r. Trc:i(wiiv, 'are. Vestal. Vol--fe.id. Waldow, 'A :.Ish. Ward. Wa."0:l, 1 W.-tfsin of I-'eniis'ifanla. Widte of Maiini, ' Williams, Wilson ut Illinois, Winsiow, Woo.l of Indiana. Woodyard, Young uf North Dnknta, Zisiilman. Tiie following' fiaii s were announced: Hill, Corine.-tieui. with Wid, North f'arohna; )eldM, K.-ntucky, with Meeker, M ii: sou ri ; jc;, Georgia, with Powers, K.-ni;'ky. Rtmreentatives Helge.uen, North Dakota, Dako-ta, and Capsti.-k, w Jersey, are ill. Rcpi esetuarlve Biakley, i'ennaylvanla, did not vote. Gained in Strength. During the day ih del-ate revealed an unexpected fUrength In the minority opposing op-posing the resolution. Confident predictions predic-tions of not mori: than a dozen votes agaitiKt It ga e place tonight lo reports that the opposition might muster upwards of a hundred on the final rollcall, and supporters sup-porters of the resolution conceded that the number to vote in the negative probably would be more than fifty. This surprising accesion to the minority ranks was attributed to the efforts of Democratic loader Kitehin, who took the floor and in a dramatic speech announced that he could not with a dear conscience vote for war. Supporters of the presi-dent's presi-dent's course were not concerned over the , defection, however. Sure of a great majority, ma-jority, they permitted tho rollcall to be i delayed only so that every one might he hea rd. Shortly before m id night, after the debate de-bate had continued for more than thirteen hours, those In charge of the resolution predicted that a vote would be taken soon after 1 o'elock. There was no certainty that it might not be hours later, however. Pacifists Rally. Mr. Kitehin's opposition drew an immediate imme-diate following from among the group who have opposed preparedness and armed neutrality and tonight many of them who had sat silent and glum in the rear of the chamber throughout the day moved down in front and spoke against the resolution. One of the most earnest speeches in he-half he-half of the president's course came from Republican Leader Mann, who declared Germanv had deliberately affronted this country and that only war could save the national honor. Administration leaders until today had paid little attention to reports that Representative Rep-resentative Kitehin would oppose the resolution. reso-lution. Rather looking lo him as the man who would have to lead the fight for revenue, reve-nue, they talked with him freely of the financial phase of the situation. Aroused by reports of his attitude, Democratic leaders hastened to his office today to find that he had prepared in part a speech opposing the resolution. Pleaded in Vain. Fellow members of the house and senators sena-tors pleaded vainly with him to abandon his plan. Possible loss of the house leadership lead-ership and his forced-exit from public life, as well as the demands of patriotism, were pointed out to him. Finally, shortly before 3 o'clock, after almost al-most continuous conferences for six hours, Representative Kitehin announced publicly public-ly that he would speak against the resolution. reso-lution. Llis entrance into the chamber shortly afterw'ard caused a quickening of lagging interest. Representative Hensely of Missouri, who, on Tuesday, said he would vote for the resolution, hastily announced he had decided it was his duty to oppose it. Others Oth-ers who had deserted the pacifict camp said they were thinking seriously and probably would vote in the negative. Spoke Without Fire. Obviously wearied by the day's events. Mr. Kitehin spoke without his usual fire. "In view of the many assumptions of loyalty and patriotism," he said, "on the part of some of those who favor the resolution reso-lution and insinuations by them of cowardice cow-ardice and disloyalty on the part of those who oppose it. offshoots doubtless of the passionate moment, let me at once remind re-mind the house that it takes neither morat nor phvsical courage to declare a war for others "to fight. It is evidence of neither loyalty nor patriotism for one to urge others to get into war when he knows that he himself is going to keep out. "The depth of my horror and the intensity in-tensity of my distress in contemplating1 the measureless steps proposed, God only knows. Too grave if the responsibility for any one to permit another to stand sponsor for my conscience. My conscience and judgment, after mature thought and fervent praver for rightful guidance, have pointed out clearly the path of my duty, and I have made up my mind to walk in it, if 1 go barefooted and alone." Mr. Kitehin was heartily applauded from all sides as he concluded. Flood Opens Debate. ' "War is being made upon our country and its people," said Representative Flood in opening. "Our ships are being sunk. Our non-combatant citizens, including; in-cluding; men, women ' and children, are being murdered. Our merchantmen are denied the freedom of the seas. There is no choice as to our course. We are compelled com-pelled bv the acts or iie German government govern-ment to enter into this most colossal war. "We should take our stand hy the side of the allied nations who have been fighting fight-ing humanity's battles for two and one-half one-half years, determined that our power shall be so employed that complete vic-torv vic-torv shall crown their efforts and that Prussian militarism shall be crushed and the world shall be delivered from threat and danger of the Hohenzollern dynasty." Representative Siegel of New York, Republican, favoring the resolution, said he could not disregard the facj that "though we cry peace, Germany answers by warring against us." Resents Threats, "During this week." he said, "Intimations "Inti-mations have come to me that political expediency required me to cast my vote against this resolution and that contrary action on my part would mean a genera! gen-era! effort from now on to end my con- zres-iirina! career. I would be unworthy I jf Aff,-!-!' an ! .Z'-ns'r'ip w.-re I to be ae- I '-T.-d from n 1 1 n 14 :-v su-'h warnings. I say ro my r-,; ,! v..;o are now hesitating hesi-tating that tae cu;Ie wi.; know' whether they iirn for l ' us u-rea l iar'd of freedom I regions liberty or w:.eiher ti;ey are go::!g to g lided by the seif:sh ! question w-:etrer ti.ev will obtain more I votes in by standing on tao side of i our foe. Let us give evidence to the : world that we are united." P.epreeniat.i ve Ha rri.-on of Mississippi, Democrat. a.--a:led "pro -German, sympa- ' thizers and pacifists. "I wouid suggest to them." 8aid he. "that ti.ey now employ thir talents and eloquence not in attempting to cause dissension dis-sension among the American neopie. but in addressing Kaiser Wllheltn, Hethmann-Hodweg, Hethmann-Hodweg, the reiclistag and the author of that reimirkabie sample of diplomatic 'fcultur,' the .lmmermann note." j First expressions of the opposition to i the resolution came from Representatives Cooper and Stafford of Wisconsin and Representative Pritten of Illinois while ; Mr. Flood was recounting German viola- , tlons of American rights. i "Wouldn't the KngMsh mines In the i North sea destroy American lives?" Rep- reseniative ( "ooper asked. j "To date Kngiand never has sunk one of our ships or destroyed an American i life," Mr. Flood said. j Loud applause greeted the reply. He 5aid sixteen members had asked for time in which to speak against the resolution. resolu-tion. Representative Cooper launched int a defense of pacifists generally and himself him-self in particular. "I have been called a pacifist," he said. "I voted for all of these preparedness prepared-ness bills. This campaign of slander has no regard for the truth." Cooper also defended his vote for the McGemore resolut ion. ; "I was right then," he said, "and so were the Hi other members who voted for It. It snould have passed. Canada does not permit Its women to travel on armed ships and neither should we. Every Ev-ery pacifist in the country knows I am not a pacifist in the sense In which that word is used. Does it mean because I do not want to go to war with a nation na-tion 4000 miles away because England and Germany have violated our rights t hat I am not an American?" Mr. Cooper declared that the German government govern-ment had never promised unqualifiedly to abandon its submarine warfare. Refused to Yield. ! Representative Flood made loud demands de-mands to be heard, but Cooper would not yield. Mr. Cooper closed with the declaration that while all would stand united when war comes, he would not be one to vote to plunge the country into war. Representative Britten, Illinois, Republican, Repub-lican, declared he was not a pacifist in any setise. but was opposed to the resolution. reso-lution. Some Democrats, he said, had told him they were opposed to the resolution, reso-lution, but would vote for it. Representative Represent-ative Harrison of Mississippi and Representative Repre-sentative Helflin of Alabama, Democrats, called for names of such Democrats and Britten replied by declaring 75 per cent of the Democratic members were really personally not in favor of it and that 90 per cent of the people of the country were against going into war. Britten had read an amendment, he said he would later offer, providing that no part of the military forces of the United States should be ordered to do land duty in Europe until so directed by congress. This aroused applause from a small number of both the Republican and Democratic sides. Interest in the debate waned and by 1:30 o'clock less than seventy-five members mem-bers were on the floor. The diplomatic and executive galleries were empty and there were many unoccupied seats in the public galleries. i Representative Igoe, Democrat, of Mis- , souri, announced that he would vote ! against declaring war because he thought j his people desired that he should. "With the pasasge of this resolution, however," he said, "my opposition will cease. I will vote for every measure to help carry on the war." Kitehin's Onslaught. Word that Democratic Leader Kitehin would speak and vote against the resolution resolu-tion quickly filled the chamber. He began be-gan his unexpected onslaught on the war resolution soon after 3 o'clock. After saying that he would not criticise criti-cise those who would vote for it, he declared de-clared he thought he should vote his convictions con-victions regardless of consequences. ' "I know my vote will be criticised from one end of the country to the other," said Kitehin. "I cannot leave to my children chil-dren land and riches, nor fame, but I can leave to them the name that regardless of consequences I never hesitated to vote my convictions." Kitehin spoke slowly and with great emphasis. His voice showed tnc errect of the strain under which he labored. "Prayerfully impressed with the gravities gravi-ties of the situation and appreciating the penalties that war will impose," said he, "my conscience and judgment have shown the path of my duty and I must tread It if I tread it barefooted and alone. I have prayed for guidance. I have reached the conclusion that I must vote against this resolution." The Pacifist croup who two days ago were ready to vote for the resolution cheered up noticeably over Kitehin's attitude. at-titude. Representative Hensley of Missouri Mis-souri announced that he would vote against the resolution. Other wavering pacifists, he said, would join with him. La Follette Pleased. A broad smile possessed the face of Senator La Follette, who sat in the rear of the chamber. He opposed the resolution resolu-tion in the senate. Kitehin said he was not sure that the United States put in the same situation that Germany is in with respect to its European enemies might not resort to the same violations of neutrality that Germany has been guilty of. "Are we quite sure," he askea. "if we were in war with Germany 'and Japan, with our ships helpless, with our commerce swept off the seas, with our food scarce, with our arms and ammunition for our soldiers sol-diers denied us. that we would not, in our last struggle, strike at our enemy with the only weapon we could, even though it be a violation of neutrality?" "In this case no invasion is threatened." Kitehin continued. "NTo foot of our territory ter-ritory is in danger. No vital right is contested. con-tested. The acts of Germany are not directed di-rected at us. We are asked to make common cause 'with Great Britain and France to support a cause right or wrong. Every feeling of humanity combines to I keep us out of war. Right of Opinion. - 1 "When congress has passed such a resolution reso-lution as is pending and then only will U be the duty of the na rion to make the voice of the government its voice. Until Un-til then a person should have the inherent right to voice and vote his conviction." Kitehin referred to the British closing of the North sea and said no lives were lost then, as Americans stayed out of that zone- "We did not go to war over that,' he said. "We knew that the acts of Germany Ger-many are not aimed at us, but are aimed at cripoline her enemy. Are we quite ure that the real reason for war is the destruction of American lives, rather than the destruction of American property? "We did not wae-e war on J.exiro. We were willing to forego our rights with Great Britain and with Mexico rather than plunge into war while the whole world was in conflagration. I approved that course then and now." Mr Kitehin closed with an admission that the resolution would pass. There was a' mattering of applause and then Representative Repre-sentative Rogers cf Massachusetts began be-gan to speaK. He recited a ing list of cases in which Germany has invaded the rights of the United States. The list compiled by the state department depart-ment sbcrwed that in the last two years and two months American lives have been b"st as a result of Illegal attacks on vessels by German submarines. Flood's Announcement. Representative Flood interrupted the debate to announce to the house the sinking sink-ing of the unarmed American ship Mis-sVurian, Mis-sVurian, without warning and probably with the los of American lives. Reprcscuiat ive London. New York, Socialist, So-cialist, vigorously opposed the resolution, lie said the president's plan for conscription. conscrip-tion. whi1 Presi 'vtit M'Kinley in the war witii Saiu called uiily for volunteers, showed that the president realizes the people are against the war-with Germany. He said that war is indefensible. Representative Sherwood of Ohio said he was opposed to the resolution in the form which permits sending troops abroad. Former Speaker Cannon, supporting the war resolution, said this was no time for partisan discussion; that tne United States is not ready for war now, but mc.st prepare at once. Remarking that he had heard it suggested sug-gested that the president be impeached for armine American ships, Mr. Cannon said: "We would not make much headway head-way there." He defended the loyalty of American citizens of German birth. Amid enthusiastic applause, the former speaker announced his intention of voting for war. Representative Dill f Washington, saying say-ing he had spent sreepless nights considering consid-ering the war question. deelai-d he finally h.ii decided to vote apamat the resolution resolu-tion because he believed it the highest dutv of the United States to keep out of the'European conflict. Once in, he added, the government would receive his entire support. Heflin Assails Kitehin. Representative Heflin of Alabama, Democrat, bitterly criticised Representative Representa-tive Kitehin, declaring it was humiliating to the Democrats and that if he himself had made such a speech he would have followed it up by resigning from congress con-gress Some hisses came from the Democratic Demo-cratic side and Mr. Heflin said they were from those who were for the kaiser. Representative S'.oan of Nebraska, Re-: Re-: publican, declared the sober seebnd thought of the American people, including congress, is being felt and that ten days' i---ay of the vote would defeat the resolution reso-lution in its present shape. Representative Lenioot of Wisconsin, Republican, said he would support the resolution, because not to do so would n can "that we will suomiL to Germany warring on 41s without using force to prevent pre-vent it." He denied that England, in planting mines in the North sea and -Tcating a. military zone '.here, had violated vio-lated international lav;. Toward 7 o'clock Chairman Flood, in charge of the resolution, sought an agreement to have ihu committee of the whole arise at S o'clock and report the r.ulution in the house with a view to early action. There was immediate op-n. op-n. .sition. Speaker Clark "aid everybody ought to rave the rlsht to spak and the house s.juJd stav "in session until early hours of the morning or all night if necessary. Mr. Flood then withdrew his request and speeches were resumed. Representative Burnett of Alabama, in the course of a speech against the resolution, reso-lution, challenged Representative Heflin to circulate a petition in the house to secure support for his declaration that Majority Leader Kitehin should resign. He also i asked his colleague to prove himself consistent con-sistent by enlisting as a private in the army. Interchanges between the two Alabamans Alaba-mans were made to the accompaniment of applause from the chamber and galleries. gal-leries. Heflin, unable to get Recognition, Recogni-tion, Insisted on replying, shouting that he would resign and fight for his country. coun-try. Burnett continued his heckling despite de-spite the roars of the members and the pounding of the gavel by Representative Fitzgerald, until the sergeant-at-a rms 1 produced the mace, symbol of the au- , thority of the house, and compelled him to take his seat. ! Shortly before 9 o'clock Representative Mann, the Republican leader, took the (Continued on Page Eleven.) PACIFIST ELEMENT MUSTERS 59 VOTES (Continued from Page Four.) floor tg support the resolution. He praised the courage of those opposing, but said there was nothing for congress to do but stand by the president. "For two and one-half years I have done all in my power by voice and vote to keep this country out of the European war. "I have helieved it was to the advantage not only of our people and our country, but to civilization and humanity, that we should keep out of the war at this time. It was not because I was afraid of war. The American people may prefer peace, but they are not gufity of cowardice, it Is not because we are afraid to fight. "Now the situation is changed the president of the United States, who. has the responsibility of dealing with foreign for-eign countries and who is the spokesman of the people with the nations of the world, has asked us to declare war. Stands by President, "The only thing left for us to do is to stand by the prescient eiecteci oy me people. We cannot say to the world that our only goal, is gold, that our only de- 1 isire is wetstth. We must, whe the ques- , tion is presented to us, declare we will ; maintain the rights of Americans abroad j as well as at home." At 0 o'clock general debate closed and discussion under the five-minute rule began. Chairman Flood's suggestion that all debate close at 11:45 o'clock brought a storm of "noes." Some members expressed a desire to reach a vote hofore midnight, because tomorrow to-morrow is Good Friday. For Rights of Man. Representative Gardner. Republican of Massachusetts, said the United States is nt going to war for J0O murdered Americans, Ameri-cans, but for t he rights of man. "The south and north," said he, "did not settle their differences like money changers on the corner of the street. They settled them as men always settle their difficulties. Now the Democracies of the world are struggling to their feet and the knell of autocracy has been sounded. Too long have we suffered other nations to bear our burden in this war for liberty. lib-erty. Now we must descend from the seat of ease into the blood and dust." Representative Decker of Missouri said he believed in national honor, but did not thing "we would sacrifice It if we did not go to war." Representative Fitzgerald, Democrat of New York, said he would vote for the resolution and was willing to piedge all the resources of the country to bring the conflict to a successful termination. Loud Calls for Vote. As the night wore on there were loud calls for "vote" from members anxious to get away. Representniive Itulburt tried ineffectually to secure agreement that if a vote were not bad by midnight, which would encroach, he said, on Good Friday, the house adjourn over until Sn-urdny. Sn-urdny. Rprencntat ive Rainey of Illinois Illi-nois told the house "we war not against the people, we war against the 1 iolicn-zollrns." iolicn-zollrns." Represent at Ive Moore. Pennsylvania ; Jmail. North. Carolina, and others urfd a united front for defense of American rights. Representative Sims of Tennessee an-grilv an-grilv protfstd that time was bring frittered frit-tered aw:iy in speeches and wanted liume-di;ite liume-di;ite Mixtion. Republican Leader Mann counseled p.i-tiencr. p.i-tiencr. "We'll gain nothinc more." ho said, "l'v a vote at nitdnitht than by ;i vpio at "6 o'clock tomorrow morning, and it's too important a matter not to have free debate." |