Senate Debates Over Veracruz War Move Amid Partisan Strife
Washington April 21. Republican senators press to block Wilson policy as marines die at Vera Cruz. Lodge and Root lead opposition arguing for nonintervention and caution. Weeks says war is already underway and costs will be heavy. Debate surrounds Huerta Villa Carranza actions and potential German complications.
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Senate Defers War Question as Tampico Debate Rages
In Washington the House resolution on foreign policy was laid before the Senate. Senator Lodge urged constitutional limits on war powers while warning against armed intervention in Mexico. He condemned Huerta's methods and called for atonement for Tampico, with Vera Cruz as a possible first act, and urged action that restores peace and protects American lives.
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War or peace debated over Huerta insult in Mexico
Senators clash over Lodge preamble and a resolution on Huerta's insult to the U S flag during the Tampico incident. Shively argues war is possible and warns against intervention while Williams Bradley and Works press for a measured response and aim to protect American citizens in Mexico.
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Senate Democrats oppose land acquisition plan
The afternoon meeting heard the United States stated aims while Democratic Senators in the Senate voiced opposition to acquiring land. Senator Thomas of Colorado announced a resolution to record Congress against any such procedure.
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