Edward W. Pou to Joseph P. Tumulty
Title
Edward W. Pou to Joseph P. Tumulty
Creator
Edward W. Pou
Identifier
WWP21175
Date
1917 April 11
Source
Library of Congress, Woodrow Wilson Papers, 1786-1957
Language
English
Text
Copy.
SHOREHAM HOTEL
Washington
Hon. Jos. P. Tumulty.
Washington, D. C.,
Dear Mr. Tumulty
For the last two days I have made a sort of canvass of the members of the House with respect to the proposed Conscription Act.The sentiment is overwhelmingly in favor of giving the boys a chance to volunteer first.If an attempt is made to put through a bill providing for Conscription without affording opportunity to volunteer such attempt would, in my judgment, provoke a bitter fight on the floor with the result in doubt.The influence of the President is so powerful and the confidence of his supporters so absolute he can get almost any thing he asks, but I should hate to see issue raised upon the proposition of immediate Conscription.I have discussed the matter with members of the Committee on Rules. I think a majority is opposed. I jhave felt so deeply concerned that I venture to volunteer this letter for whatever it may be worth from one who has consistantly supported the President.
Sincerely your friend,
EDWARD W. POU
SHOREHAM HOTEL
Washington
Hon. Jos. P. Tumulty.
Washington, D. C.,
Dear Mr. Tumulty
For the last two days I have made a sort of canvass of the members of the House with respect to the proposed Conscription Act.The sentiment is overwhelmingly in favor of giving the boys a chance to volunteer first.If an attempt is made to put through a bill providing for Conscription without affording opportunity to volunteer such attempt would, in my judgment, provoke a bitter fight on the floor with the result in doubt.The influence of the President is so powerful and the confidence of his supporters so absolute he can get almost any thing he asks, but I should hate to see issue raised upon the proposition of immediate Conscription.I have discussed the matter with members of the Committee on Rules. I think a majority is opposed. I jhave felt so deeply concerned that I venture to volunteer this letter for whatever it may be worth from one who has consistantly supported the President.
Sincerely your friend,
EDWARD W. POU
Original Format
Letter
To
Tumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick), 1879-1954
Files
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Citation
Edward W. Pou, “Edward W. Pou to Joseph P. Tumulty,” 1917 April 11, WWP21175, World War I Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.