Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
Many Senators and Representatives
Call,
THEY TALK ABOUY AN EXTRA SESSION
Generally 1t is Not Believed That
Necessity Exists.
EXPRESSIONS OF OPINION

Senator Jones or Arkansas was one or the
many congressional callers at the White
House today. He Is interested in several
army appointments to be made under the
provisions of the army reorganization meas
urs soon to become law. Commenting
upon the somewhat tangled condition of leg
iS.ative business In the Senate, Senator
Jones said that there Is nothing to be gained
by calling caucus of democrats. as 1t
would only disclose the fact that there is
diversity OF opinion among democrats on
the subsidy bill which is apparently the
bone of contention.
I'VE can gain no political advantage by
holding caucus now," said Senator Jones.
There are four or five democratic senators
who have announced their intention of vot-
ing for the bill, and it would be useless 10
further emphasize the division in our ranks.
We are divided on the subject just the same
as are the republicans. Some of our people
are in favor of simply exposing the vicious
features of the SUBSIDY bli-which many
of us believe is but an intent to loot the
treasury-and let the bill 60 through, allow
ing the republicans to assume the RESPONSE
blIty that is sure to follow. There are
some gentlemen on our side of the chamber
who believe that we should resist the pas
sage to the extent of forcing the repub-
licans to take the responsibility for the fail
ure Of the annual appropriation bils-if
they insist upon keeping the shipping bill
before the Senate.
The republicans are also divided on this
question:, said Senator Jones. 'and for that
reason do not see how we can make II a
strict party question. There are certain re-
publicans opposed to the shipping bill who
are hoping that the existing deadlock in the
regular business Of the session will induce
the friends OF the measure to withdraw II.
There are others who insist upon the pas
sage of the shipping bill even if the appro-
pr!ation bills have to go unacted upon, and
necessitate The calling of an extra session Of
Congress. This is the condition in the Sem
ate today, and It Is almost impossible with
so many conflicting objects at work. to pre-
dict what the outcome will be. / do not be-
lIeve that the administration desires an eN-
ira session..
What Senators Think About 1t.
Among the senators who cared to express
an opinion there was an almost unanimous
feeling against an extra session. There
We're large number of senators at the
Executive Mansion. They all talked to the
President on one subject or another. and
some of them gave him Their views Of an
extra session.
Senator Plat of Connecticut is one of ths
most pronounced opponents of calling Con-
gress together after March 4. II don't
think extra session al all necessary
he said I'VE can proceed in the usual way
with the matters that 1t is claimed are
likely to cause an extra session. There .s
no reason why the Cuban question, fer In
stance, cannot go over until the next regu-
lar session"
Senator Hotr who had short talk with
the President. vas of the same opinion. Il
haven't yet heard or seen any good reason
for an extra session." he said.
Senator Dolliver said: Il do not believe
there will be an extra session."
Senator Cullom said that such session
could be avoi1ed if Congress would work
hard for the next month.
Representative Richardson, the demo
cratic leader of the House. introduced some
friends to the President. Mr.. Richardson
says there Is no serious reason for an ex-
ira session, and he doesn't expect one.
Senator Fairbanks is of the opinion that
the mater is quite uncertain.
Five six other senators saw the Pres
ident during the morning, but they had
given the subject little consideration, they
said. They were talking to the President
about army places.
Representative Sulzer Of New York paid
his respects.
Senator Clapp. the new colleague of Sen
ator Nelson of Minnesota. made his first
call at the White House, and most
pleasantly received by the President. Sen
ator Clapp has everywhere been recognized
by a photograph published recently in The
Star. He and Senator Hanna had never
met until two OF three days ago. Then
Senator Hanna introduced himself and
said: Il easily recognized you by pho
tograph in The STAR
Representative Otey of Virginia, the au-
thor Of the portion of the reorganization
bill providing for dentists In the army, saw
the President to suggest some appoint
ments in the dental branch.
He May He a Judge.
Representative Dayton of West Virginia
was visitor. Every time In recentsyea
there has been any talk of Judge Jackson
retiring from the federal bench there has
always been favorable mention Of Mr.. Day
ton as his successor Mr.. Dayton Is re-
garded one of the brainiest lawyers in
his state. Judge jackson has served many
years on the federal bench of West Vir-
sinia, and there has frequently been talk
of his retirement.
The President received delegation OF the
officials of the U. V. u, consisting OF Cen
eral J. f Meecham. division commander:
Colonel E. b. Payne. chief Of staff; Colonel
G. F. Foote, Colonel H. L. Dean and Gem
eral Robert Alton, past commander-in-chief.
Presidential Nomination.
The President today nominated Charles
B. Rogers of Indiana to be consul at Fan
zibar, Zanzibar.