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The Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs,
House of Representatives (Flood), to the
Counselor for the Department of State (Lansing)
Washington,
September 29, 1914.
Dear Mr. Lansing: In pursuance of our
conversation of some time ago, in reference to a resolution introduced
by Representative Burgess, of Texas, I am enclosing a copy of the
resolution for your inspection. I would be glad if you would let me know
whether you think it advisable to report this resolution.
Very truly yours,
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[Enclosure]
House Concurrent Resolution 48, Submitted
September 16, 1914, Sixty-third Congress, Second Session
Whereas feeling is liable to increase on behalf of one or the other
belligerents in the European war; and
Whereas it is reported that American citizens in Europe are drilling
for the purpose of joining one or the other belligerents; and
Whereas the results of such action and many other unforeseen
conditions may arise which might tend to endanger the neutrality
which the President has requested every citizen to help maintain:
Therefore be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress of
the United States call the attention of the American people to the
necessity of the greatest precaution and conscientiousness on the
part of every citizen, and especially the press, by conduct, word,
and act, to cooperate with and support the Government in maintaining
the strictest neutrality as long as the war continues.
