Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 91, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 February 1917 — DEFENSE PLANS ARE RUSHED [ARTICLE]

DEFENSE PLANS ARE RUSHED

Army, Navy and Espionage Bills Expedited by Congress. Washington. Feb. 6. —Congress began earnestly todaj z 'tb pave the way for legislation tiJSFTn&y be demanded by any development in the international crisis. Still hopeful that the break with Germany will not invZve the United States in war. leaders of both parties recognized that preparations should not be delayed, ami there was unusual activity in the naval, military and revenue committees, while the judiciary committee of the senate worked all day on a series of measures relating to conspiracies against the government. Chairman Stone introduced a resolution indorsing the president’s . ’course. ■ ■■ ■. A measure prescribing heavy punishments for espionage, framed by the department of justice, was introduced in the senate. The army bill was put into final form in committee ami probably will be calleff up in the house some time this week.