Wilson Wins in Senate and Hints at House Victory Today
President Wilson secured broad Senate backing for his armed ships policy with 47 Democrats and 21 Republicans voting with him. Only two Democrats O Gorman and Chamberlain and 12 Republicans joined the opposition, leaving New England’s Gallinger as the lone dissenting senator. The White House expects a sweep in the House tomorrow as action clears for the McLemore resolution warning Americans off armed ships. The Foreign Affairs Committee reported the resolution 17 to 2, signaling strong support for vindication in the lower house.
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Debating the Gore vote lights up Senate in Washington
In Washington on March 3 a fiery debate followed the roll call on the Gore resolution. Senators Reed and Jones led with sharp remarks about loyalties to the United States and Germany, while Borah and Borah urged standing firm on American rights. The session showcased deep partisan and foreign policy fault lines as officials warned against American involvement on armed ships and emphasized national unity.
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Bryan's Resignation and U S stance on German submarine warfare
Washington march 3 president wilson pressed leaders to note that months after bryan's resignation the united states could not persuade germany of its seriousness on submarine warfare. he argued this showed congressional action could aid or hinder credibility abroad and emphasized united resolve to defend american rights without dishonor. senators defended the president while critiquing debate and voting patterns amid the war policy.
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Break in Talks Between Lansing and German Ambassador
Washington reports that Secretary Lansing and German ambassador Count von Bernstorff casually discussed a possible break in diplomatic relations in January. They spoke of how Germany might modify its note to satisfy the United States over the Lusitania issue and the risk of hostilities if no agreement was reached. The ambassador reportedly said severed relations would hamper naval restraint, potentially triggering incidents.
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Senate vote to table Gore resolution signals NFU clash
In a dramatic Senate session, a motion to table all proposals on Gore's warning resolution and its variants carried. Gore voted to table his own amendment, while Democrats lined up with the President. Republicans largely supported the administration as the House set to act next.
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Colleague Denies Gore War Entry Report
Senator Owen, a Gore colleague, said Gore's claim that President Wilson believed U S entry into the European war would aid civilization was unfounded. Owen met the President and stated the international situation is grave but not as bad as Gore depicted in the Senate yesterday.
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Carney Nurses Alumnae Leap Year Party Recall
The Carney Hospital Nurses' Alumnae Association hosted a leap year party in Beal Hall Charlesgate West drawing about 800 guests. Proceeds benefit the nurses' sick benefit fund. A reception preceded the gathering with Abbie Leahy and Elizabeth Sherin among other officials in attendance.
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Gore Resolution Tableed in Senate Vote 68 to 14
The Washington dispatch notes the Senate voted 68 to 14 to table the Gore resolution. The text urges peace with all nations, praises diplomacy over war, and asserts travel rights for unarmed belligerent vessels while cautioning against arming passengers on armed ships. It emphasizes Congress sole war-declaration power and urges restraint consistent with national honor.
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