Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 92, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 February 1916 — RESOLUTION BY BARNHART [ARTICLE]

RESOLUTION BY BARNHART

Proposes That United States Declare for Peace First of All. Washington, Fell. H—Representative Henry A. Barnhart of Indiana today introduced a resolution in the congress, the purpose of which is to declare the intention of the United States for peace before it officially embarks on its scheme of preparedness. The resolution, it. is known, is the result of a conference which Barnhart had with a high official of the government. 'the resolution would also empower the President to invite the lead i"g nations of the world into a conference looking toward the limitation of armament, and the establishment of an international tribunal to settle the dispute of nations and to enforce its decrees. The resolution would appropriate SIOO,OOO to enable the President to carry out. the plan “whenever in his judgment there is a. possibility of its accomplishment.’’ The resolution says: "The adoption of this resolution is formal notice to the nations of the world that the United Stales has onLy. the preservation of its vested rights on land and sea in contemplation on its preparedness for defense program, and that It seeks to maintain such rights."