War Addresses, 1915-1917

action Administration Allies American armament armed merchantmen army Austria-Hungary battleships believe belligerent bring carry cause Central Powers character citizens Civil conference Congress coöperation crew cruisers danger decision declared desire duty enemy Europe European existence fact fighting force of mankind foreign relations France future Germany give Government guns HENRY CABOT LODGE high seas honor hope hostile Huerta human interests international law league for peace lives LODGE means ment merchant vessel merchantman Mexico military mind Monroe Doctrine national defence naval navy negotiations neutral neutral country never November 27 offices opinion ourselves party political port present preserve President President's note principle proposal proposition purpose question ready regard reply resolution Secretary secure Senate ships side speech statement submarine Tampico incident thing thought tion to-day treaties United Vera Cruz Victoriano Huerta victory votes Washington wish words