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March 5, 1917
East Oregonian : E.O
Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon
What is this article about?
On March 5, President Wilson calls an extraordinary Senate session to revise rules against filibustering the armed ship bill. He seeks legal advice on arming merchantmen without Congress. Vice-President Marshall is inaugurated, and former Senator Lippitt joins supporters.
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PRESIDENT ASKS EXTRAORDINARY SENATE SESSION
Is for Purpose of Revising Rules to Prevent Filibuster When Armed Ship Bill is Again Introduced.
WANTS LEGAL POWERS DEFINED
Government Legal Authorities Asked to Decide Whether President Can Arm Merchantmen Without Special Congressional Permission.
WASHINGTON, March 5. The senate met briefly and heard Vice-President Marshall's inauguration address. It was very brief. Marshall swore in the fifteen new senators and sixteen re-elected members. The senate adjourned early this afternoon. It meets again Tuesday at noon. Central powers diplomats failed to join the ambassadorial corps participating in the vice-presidential inauguration. Allies diplomats led the procession. The senate secretary read President Wilson's proclamation, calling an extraordinary senate session for the purpose of revising the rules to prevent a filibuster when the armed ship bill again is introduced. Great applause greeted Wilson.
Hiram Johnson failed to arrive. The army chief of staff and ranking officers of army and navy escorted Wilson to the senate chamber. The galleries roared their applause. The senators arose and cheered.
Asks For Legal Advice.
WASHINGTON, March 5.-President Wilson asked the government legal authorities to decide whether he has the power to give American merchantmen naval armament without special congressional authorization. He wants their decision within twenty-four hours. He plans to arm merchantmen immediately if he has the power. Otherwise he will call an extra session when the senate completes revising its rules to prevent further filibustering. Wilson may send the names of all cabinet members to the senate tomorrow. No changes are contemplated. He probably will re-submit several other nominations not acted upon during the last session.
Wants Name Added.
WASHINGTON, March 5.--Former Senator Lippitt wired asking that his name be added to the senate round robin supporting the armed bill. He was absent when the manifesto was signed. This makes a total of seventy-seven favoring the measure.
Is for Purpose of Revising Rules to Prevent Filibuster When Armed Ship Bill is Again Introduced.
WANTS LEGAL POWERS DEFINED
Government Legal Authorities Asked to Decide Whether President Can Arm Merchantmen Without Special Congressional Permission.
WASHINGTON, March 5. The senate met briefly and heard Vice-President Marshall's inauguration address. It was very brief. Marshall swore in the fifteen new senators and sixteen re-elected members. The senate adjourned early this afternoon. It meets again Tuesday at noon. Central powers diplomats failed to join the ambassadorial corps participating in the vice-presidential inauguration. Allies diplomats led the procession. The senate secretary read President Wilson's proclamation, calling an extraordinary senate session for the purpose of revising the rules to prevent a filibuster when the armed ship bill again is introduced. Great applause greeted Wilson.
Hiram Johnson failed to arrive. The army chief of staff and ranking officers of army and navy escorted Wilson to the senate chamber. The galleries roared their applause. The senators arose and cheered.
Asks For Legal Advice.
WASHINGTON, March 5.-President Wilson asked the government legal authorities to decide whether he has the power to give American merchantmen naval armament without special congressional authorization. He wants their decision within twenty-four hours. He plans to arm merchantmen immediately if he has the power. Otherwise he will call an extra session when the senate completes revising its rules to prevent further filibustering. Wilson may send the names of all cabinet members to the senate tomorrow. No changes are contemplated. He probably will re-submit several other nominations not acted upon during the last session.
Wants Name Added.
WASHINGTON, March 5.--Former Senator Lippitt wired asking that his name be added to the senate round robin supporting the armed bill. He was absent when the manifesto was signed. This makes a total of seventy-seven favoring the measure.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Armed Ship Bill
Senate Filibuster
Merchantmen Armament
President Wilson
Vice President Marshall
What entities or persons were involved?
President Wilson
Vice President Marshall
Hiram Johnson
Former Senator Lippitt
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
President Wilson
Vice President Marshall
Hiram Johnson
Former Senator Lippitt
Location
Washington
Event Date
March 5
Story Details
President Wilson calls extraordinary Senate session to revise rules preventing filibuster on armed ship bill; seeks legal opinion on arming merchantmen without Congress; Marshall inaugurated; Lippitt adds support to bill.