The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, April 2, 1917, Page 3

i i APRIL 2, 1917. Bic ISSUE NOW IS WHAT WILL Preparedness Measures Big Ones | Before Special Session Open- ing Today FIVE INDEPENDENTS HOLD BALANCE OF POWER By J. P. YODER. (United Press Staff Correspondent.) Washington, April 2.—Congress met in extra sion here today to re- ceive a message from President Wil- son, in which he is expected to de- clare that a state of war exists be-! tween the United States and Germany fand to demand that he be delegated complete powers, as chief of the land and sea forces of the country, to cope with the situa- tion. , This action marks the climax of al- most three years’ effort on the part of the chief executive to peacefully ion of lives and prop- of American citizens from the effects of ruthless German submarine warfare. The president is expected to inform congress that a state of war between the United States and G any has existed ever since the sinking of thi American steamer, Algonquin, March 12. Great Strides. Commercial, industrial and man- power mobilization of our forces have: made great strides since the president suddenly issued his call to the na- tion's legislative body ten days ago, and so definite has been the conv tion that aggressive war is to be wag- ed upon Germany they stand ready at this moment, awaiting only official word from congress to go ahead. Munition and shipbuilding plants are prepared to serve the equipment for the sea and land forces present si ion of congr Ito pass a universal ser Today's historic situation resulted directly from Germany’s repudiation of her sudmarine pledges of a year ago and the resumption of ruthless submarine warfare in an-attempt to starve England into submission. The first American ship to go down} at the hands of a German submarine} commander following the German de-| cree estabishing a submarine block-! ade zone_ around Ingland. J, was the Housatonic, This ship was sunk without warning on February; 18, the Algonquin on March 12, and} the Vigilancia, City of Memphis and} the [Mlinois on March 18. Wi ut Warning. All these. were Amer’ athof them, with the exception of the City of (Memphis, were, sunk without warning. The captain, four Ameri- ean and four of other nationalities are missing from the City of Mem- phis, and 15, including several Amer- icans are missing from the Vigilan- cia. The big question that stares the country in the face today is: What will congress do? Probably never be- fore’ in the. history of . the United States has there been so nearly a co- alition congress. Democrats and Re-! ‘publicans will have 214 votes each in! the house. The balance of power will ve in the hands of five independents. ‘Schall, London, Socialist, and Ran- dall, Prohibitionist, with the Demo- crats. Representative Martin of ‘Lou- isiana, elected from a Democratic dis- trict on a high tariff progressive tick- et, really holds the whip hand in the house organization. His vote may be the deciding one. And nobody knows | how he ‘will cast it. Representative Jeanctte Rankin of Montana, the ‘first woman in con- gress, is present and will vote on the war questions. The session beginning today was oxpected to be the most momentous since the Civil war, by reason of the critical situation which caused its be- ing and the vital incidents, many un- precedented, which: marked the inter- im between the close of the Sixty- fourth congress, March 4, and the opening of the new congress today. WILSON MAY ADDRESS JOINT SESSION TODAY Continued from page 1. tion of the Emergency Peace federa- tion. They wore arm bands, bearing the inscription.-“Keep/out of war.” Louis P. Lochner, former Ford peace emissary, directed their activi- ties. « President Wilson played golf in the morning, but arranged to return to the White House before the hour set for convening of congress. Having already recited to congress in previous addresses most of the incidents leading up to the present situation, it is understood that the president will now deal with Ger many’s acts broadly, referring partic- ularly to the situation in the world, and deal with recommendations to place the United States on a war footing. | Congress met in extraordinary <es- sion today to decide the question of war. First came the struggle between the Democrats and Republicans over organization of the house. With that completed, congr will be ready to hear President Wilson's message on the most serious international crisis which has confronted the nation since the Civil war. Opinion at the capitol predominat- ed for a declaration of war, or for a declaration that a state of war exists. Pacifists in the house were still to be heard from. it seemed likely ‘that the week would bé° well: advanced before such action Was taken: sets Pressure is Great. commander-in- | - STATE OF WAR nd the | is @X-| y| WILL BE AN EMPHATIC an ships and|Message awaits the organi against Germany was introduced in He dropped his resolution in resolu- congress by their constituents, main- ly through the medium of telegrams, | the arguments of the other. | Points to Democratic Victory. All signs early today pointed to a ‘rather s | ' j the house by the re-election of Champ} : ? | Clark speaker, over Representative | i | Mann, Republican candidate, and the | v | Tesultant dictation of committées by | the Democrats, Message Written. President ‘Wilson’s message | written and his appearance ; Congress onl that the hous ; tion and that both houses were ready | to hear him. The senate is organized and ready to do business. President Wilson within the next day or two probably will confer with congressional leaders on legislation ; desired, The war and navy depart- ments are ready for recommendations to further strengthen the army and | Navy as soon as congress acts. Bills Prepared. Several Republican and Democratic | senators have prepared bills for intro- {duction. Among them were meas- | ures to provide for a declaration of war, or a declaration that a state of War exists, compulsory military train- ing, and extension of large credits to the Entente Allies. A resolution to declare war be: tween the German empire and the United States as prepared by Repre- {sentative Gardner of Ma husetts, | Republican, says “that the president jis authorized and directed to use the Whole land and naval forces: of the United States agai the said Ger- j man empire, its subjects and depend- encies.” ! Wilson May Speak at 5:00. The senate, when it reconvened, re: d again until 5:08 o'clock, to t for the house to perfect organ- ation. ‘Wilson, it was said, was pre- s 5 o'clock. RESOLUTION ttkS DEEN DRAWN UP Only Organization of House De- lays Delivery of Wilson’s War Message INDICTMENT OF GERMANY (United Press.) Washington, April 2—Wilson’s war ion of the house. If the.Jower body organiz- es today the President will deliver his address immediately. A state of war resolution has been completed by the house foreign affairs committe and will ibe introduced after the President concludes his address, The greatest possible secrecy attend- ed the preparation of the Pres‘dent’s message which is to be one of the most momentous documents in history. Friday morning the. President had a shorthand draft of the mesage and dis- cussed different phases of it with his cabinet. Saturday and Sunday ‘he extended notes” to it, writing on nis typewriter, He then carefully studied it and made the necessary changes vith his pencil. To further insure secrecy the mes- sage was cut in small sections be- fore it was sent to the printing office so that no one man on the typeset- ting machine could obtain an outline of its contents. ‘No one will receive a copy of the the President leaves Speaker. Champ Clark’s for the joint session. The mes- sage is described by officials as a powerful indictment of the German government. It is expected to outline the long and peaceful efforts this gov-| ernment took in keeping peace, until the good work and promises of Ger- many were, shattered by more and more violations of the laws of nations, It is expected briefly to summarize tho events which led to the present situation. If -the house does not or- ganize ‘by 3 o'clock today, the Pres dent will wait until tomorrow before addressing 2 joint session. While awaiting sword. from Congress: the President continued work on war pre- parations. It is unlikely troops will be sent to’ Europe, the Allies needing more money and material more than men. Democratic Leader, Kitchin ex- pressed belief at 104 ‘o'clock this morning that the house could not organize before 4 or 5 o'clock. The senate will wait until at least 3 o'clock for the house ‘to organize. The message’ is expected to ex- press the profound hope that world peace may soon be restored on a basis of equality of nations, freedom or seas, restrictions on autotracies and limited armament, It is prob- able the president, will discuss the recent Russian developments. State of War Exists. The administration war resolution will “recognize that a state of war) exists” between Germany and the United States. Chairman Flood of the house foreign committee an- nounced that definitely today, saying it would not declare war against Germany. Recognition that a state of war exists serves to place the re- sponsibility on Germany, without al- terating any real facts that a real war is on, 5 A vigorotsly framed resolution call- ing for immediate declaration of wat the house by Representative Gardner. tions basket before the house sat. Good News. “Mme. Zira,®he fortune teller, must have some good news for you.” “Cor- rect,” answered the man who issued froin the’ mystic portals with a smile | Which continued to pour in. To these p | Ware added personal appeals of pa- f cifists and anti-pacifists who came here in force, each side to combat was before awaited official notice} had effected organiza- Copies Guarded | message in finished form until after} No. i" ARE SHUT OUT peedy Democratic victory in | 1 Patriots, Pacifists and Suffragists Storm Capital as Session Convenes | | APPEAL IN HIS PRAYER Washington, April 2.—With a pray- er for an America mighty in defense of its rights, the 65th congress open- e hour voiced a plea haplain, a war prayer solemnity of of the blind which k deep into the heart of levery listener. ‘ Pacifists Storm Capitol. Patriots, pacifists and suffragists stormed the capitol. The large Am- erican cagle reigned. Patriots and Pi ists unfurled the Stars Stripes. The suffragists stood. with pacifists, declaring they were with the president. Pennsylvan - fenue, a mile in length from the White house to the capitol, was crowded {with groups of people with © little white bands bearing the inscription, “Keep out of war,” on their arms. Chaplain’s Appeal. The chaplain. asked for Almighty influence in “this great crisis forced on us. “Diplomacy has failed, moral persuasion has failedg and every ap- peal for reason and justice has failed. We abhor war, and love peace, but If war is forced on us, we must pray that every American citizen be thrill- ed with a patriotic feeling and that jevery American citizen should rally laround the president and help safe | guard our citizens and our rights,” he j said, the Miss Rankin, in Seat. Congress met with a large attend- ance and with the first congresswom- an in her seal, She Jeanette Rankin of Montana minutes jafter congress met, oii call: was ‘held, The house forcign affai | mittee has drafted a resolution, 1 fosnizing that a ate of war exis 'Few pacifisis were allowed to enter the leries. Congressmen had taken precautions to prevent pacifist Demo- fcrats from being in the — galleries | when the session convened.” The leries were closed to all exeept thos who had tickets for attendance from + com: ries took the The closing’‘of the gali peace hosts off their feet. ee UNMBLE TO EQUI AENAS FST AS THEY JON COLOR (Associated Press.) Chicago,’ April 2—On orders from Washington, General Barry, command- ing the central department, U. S, A., today instructed, that a temporary halt be called in recruiting for national guard regiment Among national guard officers, it was said inability to equip the recruits as fast as they enlist has been noticed. Captain Fitch, aside to General Barry, said tho interruption doubtless would be brief. 0 ‘s ‘0 ! GRAIN MARKETS | 0 MINNEAPOLIS, No. 1 Hard ........... 211 @213 No. 1 Northern ... 203 @205 1 Northern Choice 209 @211 Regular to arr . +. 199 Choice to arr 210 No, 2 Northern 198 @205 No. Wheat 191 @199 No, 2 Mont. 203 @205 No. 1 Durum .. 207% No. 1 Choice Durum 217% @219% No, 1 Durum to arr ... 207% 217% @219% Choice to arr .. 202% @212% No, 2 Durum .. Close 1:35 p. m. ——— CATTLE MARKETS ] ST.PAUL. HOGS—Receipts 6,900; 10¢ to 15c lower; range $14.25@14.90; bulk $14.60@14.70. $5.00@12.75; stockers and feeders, steady, $4.00@9.00. SHEEP—Receipts — 50; steady; lambs $8.00@14.50; wethers $6.00@ 12.00; ewes $5.50@11.25. CHICAGO. HOGS—Reccipts 52,000; __ slow; | bulk $15,10@15.20; light $14.50@ 15.30; mixed $14.75@15.35; _ heavy) $14.60@15.40; rough $14.60@14.75; | pigs $10.50@14.10. CATTLE--Receipts 17,000; weak; native beet steers $9.1 ers and feeders $7.00@9.80; cows and heifers —_$5.50@ 10.75; __ calves) $9.50@14.00. SHEEP—Receipts 20,000; weak; wethers $10.40@12.85; lambs $12.00 @15.40. . = ——$ RUSSIAN STATESMAN | SAYS HOHENZOLLERNS | CHAPLAIN MAKES FERVENT! ed its war session at noon today. The cither the house or senate members. | | n 120° @121 Yellow Corn to arr 119. @121 | Other Grades Corn .2.. 115 @12014! No. 4 Vellow Corn to arr 118 @120 No. 2 White Mont. .... 70 @ 7 No. 8 White Oats 63 @ 64 No. 8 White Oats to ar @ 64 No. 4 White oe @ 64 Barley :.. 102, @121 Choice Barley 121 @181 Rye 167 @168 Rye to arr . . 167 Flax ...... 298 Flax to arr 293 May ...0 195 September 156 | | \ | | i { and | D i = | va hisface. “I own this shebang, and Even at the last minute, tremend- ous moral pressure for or against war was being exerted on members of -pald: in ial business ts so good she has leased tt from me for another six months, rent oa inna a hat MUST BE DETHRONED! (United Press.) Petrograd, April 2—“We--cannot shake the hatids of the German peo- ple until they rid themselves of the Hohenzollerns,” declared Vice Presi- BISMARCK DAILY TRIBUNE dent Shobeless of the duma in a speech delivered today at a patriotic mass meeting outside Members of the workingmen’s coun- cil: and | present, together with several dred citizens. “Kaiser Wilhelm Hollweg are the most redoubtable en- emies of Russian liberty,” Shobeless deciared. {greeting to the Itussian people we can, only reply with the bayonet.” ‘Former Czar Nichola apartment itwo government commissioners. | will go into retirement there, | president of the duma. in addr |a group of supporters of {stated that equal franc! submitted to the sembly. self in favor of the move. GROWNA IS eclares Recent Sinking of Amer. ican Boats Has Not Changed IOWA HOUSE ENDORSES here last night on his w; ington, declared he would against any question before Congress | which weuld tend to involve the Unit-j health, and good nature; ed States in war. “I am opposed to war in any form,” |.patience, godliness and brotherly kinds | he said. many, we should mal land also, because our rights, if violat- na- ed, have been violated by othe tions. mistaking false national pride for na- tional honor.” Senator Gronna, si {ing of American ity bill, a. a 3 POLIGE CHIEF —T TRE | HOT ON TRAIL OF *SPEEDERS” Downing Says It's Better to Be’ Safe Than Sorry and That All Should Get Safety Habit a ti the building. ; the soldie: * council were hun- BISMARC _ Rita Jolivet “An International Marriage” George Broadhurst’s Forceful Drama of Inter- national social life. Full of dramatic situations that end with a and Chancellor “To their hypocritical ‘rived at his mpanied by He The sing suffrage, will be constitutional —as- He personally declared him- today; “Hot on the trail’ of the speed merchant who delights in giving ex- hibitions of his skill in “cutting cor- ners” and demonstrations — what speed his machine will make when it “hits the asphalt” are Chief of Po-) lice Downing and his foree of blue- coats, “The drivers must get hold of the ety habits,’ stated the chief this morning, “The reckless driving of cars is becoming serious. The lite of a pedestrian seems to be in jeo- pardy the moment one tries to cross the street.” i The chief has issued orders to his men to make arrests for violations of the traflic ordinances and has in- formed drivers, whom he has _ stop- l, that it is “better to be safe than punch .5 Remarkable Acts 5 8 AGAINST ANY WAN MEASURE |AMENDMENT TO WOMAN SUFFRAGE INTRODUCEZ (United Press.) Washington, April 2—A wom- an’s suffrage amendment to tie constitution was introduced by Representative Baker of Califor- nia today. Hiram Johnson, Cali- fornia’s fighting governor, toow oth of office in the senate today, | When the menate met he was j |BRIDGE COLLAPSES; TWO MEN DROWNED (United Press.) Ashton, S. D., April 2.—Two men were drowned when a bridge over the Snake creek, near here, was swept away while they were driving over it. One of the bod- ies recovered has been identified as Dr. Sampson, pioneer physi- cian of this vicinity. The bridge had becn weakener by the rising The city ordinances provide that a driver should signal with hand when turning or stopping, that one should not drive on the left side of the street, don’t “cut corners.” don’t have your muffler cut out when driving. don't allow inexperienced people to drive your car, don't overload the | machine, and don't take blind curves at high speed. /flis Views UNIVERSAL MILITARISM standing at his new seat next to (Associated Press.) eeereenmemene | St. Paul, April 2.- J. Gronna, an oe eae aes Sean | frees United States Senato North Ae Daily Though’, a Dakota, one ‘of the twelve S pet mare edb ot money. | SPY BILL WILL BE |MAROONED CRAFT Is RELEASED (Associated Press.) Evansville, Ind., April 2—The ex- cursion steamer St. Paul, with more than 1200 passengers on ‘board, which went aground in the Ohio river last ‘night three miles below here, was re- leased early today with passengers and crew unharmed, READS MESSAGE TONIGHT, (United Press) Washington, April 2.—President yiuind | Woodrow Wilson will deliver his to V ist his INTRODUCED THIS WEEK! (United Press.) Washington, April 2—A gen- | eral spy bill, more drastic than any spy bill which passed the senate last session and was lost in the houte, will be introduced immediately after the organiza- tion of the house, Chairman Wood of the judiciary committee an- { nounced, and good. ons, and good it is made out of faith, virtue, knowledge, temper ‘ance, | influences, Nees, ANd good pos: | “If we make war on Ger-} © war on Eng-! bess and love.—Inninger. Must Learn Self-Denial. 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