General News Notes of the Day, Daily Racing Form, 1916-02-28

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GENERAL NEWS NOTES OF THE DAY. Convinced l»y a careful canvas- Ibai the senti inenr of the Senate i- with the President, admin Istration leader- are expected to pel he question ■f warning Americans off armed ships t ■ the test it a rote. Monday they will seek a howdown in tbe affirmative issue of supporting the Prea!-leilfs i diir-e not on the resolutions already offered by opponents— if a plan indicated by Senator Lewi-, party whip, is carried out. The house military committee late yesterday rated for a regular standing army of 137.600 men. wilh a two pel -c.-nt allowance Tor recruiting. In in lug the number no to Mo.imni which i- slight! more than the war rtrpartmrnl ashed. The repuli Deans and three dem irats carried the rote,


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