No action against the attack on the National Guard as a political force, Senator Borah, renewing his attack on the National Guard as a political force, declared that it would prove to be more detrimental to the United States than an invading army. He characterized Great Britain's execution of the Irish as the greatest blow to free institutions since the European war began.
Senator Hodge criticized the House for not accepting a larger army increase proposed in the Senate bill. Senator Stone, of the Foreign Relations Committee, said he was so anxious to see the nitrate provision enacted that he would almost be willing to agree to any size army necessary, but insisted there was no need of an increased army. Senator Brandegee, author of the amendment for a regular army of 2,500,000 men at peace strength, declared the English language was inadequate to express his disgust at the conference action, and said he hoped the "good Lord, who guards the drunkard and the fool, will save the nation."
Secretary Baker said tonight that as soon as President Wilson signed the bill he would begin consultations with the general staff to put the measure into effect. He began studying the conference report tonight, taking a copy with him on a trip to New York.
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Fryman Makes Statement to Correct
Viarperation of "Corporation-Controlled Papers."
LINCOLN, NEB., May 17.?William J. 