Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 February 1916 — Congress to Accept Wilson’s Course In Armed Ship Issue. [ARTICLE]

Congress to Accept Wilson’s Course In Armed Ship Issue.

Congress, it is generally believed in Washington, will not pass any bill or resolution warning Americans co stay off of belligerent ships carrying arms unless' the controversy with Germany to prevent war. In the president is forced to appeal to congress for advice. In that event it is believed that an effort will be made to pass such a resolution simply as a concession to Germany to prevetn war. In the meantime word has gone forth that the president is not to be interfered with by congress in his diplomatic negotiations with Germany. The resolution intorduced by' Senator <sfore and shelved by the republican parliamentary’ move will be pressed again today, but the belief prevails that the "president’s supporters have already won the day and that this and other similar measures are doomed to defeat. *

The Monon wrecking crew was still at work Wednesday at the scene of the derailment of the Hoosier Limited Monday morning just south of Frankfort. The big engine w’hich had been raised to an upright position was lifted and a temporary track then made for pulling it back onto the track to be taken to Lafayette for | repairs. _ . . i , • ■■**'•'**-f ■ j

One of the best stock companies of the season at the opera house all next week. 11 people.