New-York tribune., 1906-12-03

austte end traditions Of the Senate as any man
must have to lead his party.
Senator Foraker. vino IL ono Of the leaders OF
the Senate. VIII play an important role IL, as
seems probable. Congress responds to the Presi-
dants recommendation that oitixenship DO ao-
ooedsd 10 the residents OF Porto Rico for he mas
essn tho sponsor OF all Porto Rican laws now In
tie statutes AS the Republican who stood
~ his conviction that the Railway Rate bill was
unconstitutional and voted against tho meas
uyo its dnal passage, Senator Foraker whose
long service in the Senate has been q notable
ena. addsd to tho respect generally entertained
tnr him a man who Invariably has the cour-
ago Of his convictions Ono Of Mr.. Foraker's
most valuable services in the Senate was his
action. a chairman OF the Committee on Porto
Rico and Pacific Islands. in holding up tho un-
savory Hawaiian Ditch bill" which was ex-
plotted and pushed by Senator Burton. As
chairman of that committee, and because Of his
experience, Mr.. Foraker would naturally have
charge OF the Porto Rican Citizenship bill.
Senator Warren, OF Wyoming. il chairman Of
the Military Affairs Committee. and VIII have
charge Of the Army Appropriation bill on the
hoor Of the Senate, while to his committee Will
be referred any bills which may be introduced
seeking to correct The military records of tho
men who were discharged from the 25th Infan-
Try On account Of the Brownsville outrage.
Senator Warren Is one of the largest land own
erS in his state and always takes an active IN
terest In legislation affecting public lands.
Senator Proctor. of Vermont. whose was
recently elected Governor OF that State. will,
chairman OF the Committee on Agriculture and
1orestry. pilot tho Agricultural Appropriation
I01u through the Senate, But while he is an au-
<ho.dty on agricultural subjects and a warm
kf1And OF the Department of Agriculture as we'll
- tho man who developed the breed of horses
aknown Els the American coacher, Mr. Proctor
fWno has been Secretary of War Is also an au-
r<hortty on military subjects. Throughout the
tsonE Illness Of the late Senator Hawley Mr.
ts1ootor was acting chairman of the Military At
r&Alrs Committee He conducted the Leonard
rVood investigation and reported the nomination
- Major Wood as brigadier general and sor
tesvU-a years took charge Of the Army bill on
szhe 0oon
FAVoR6 CUBAN ANNEXATION.
senator New1sndA OF Nevada, may be counted
snm- m the light OF past experience to take the
0oor In behalf Of Cuban annexation whenever
me subject OF the Pearl Of the Antilles is men
te,onsd IN the Senate. AS a member of the House
Ne oha,npioned annexation in season and out and
~ mover discouraged by the extent or the BIT
ssroees of the opposition. When the Cuban
Reciprocity bill wss on passage In the House Mr.
Wsviands made a speech In favor OF Cuban en-
ins1aoon under ths most trying circumstances.
seeanoinS In the oentre of the Democratic seats
Re VA oeiuSed with missiles OF every descrip-
i4aon. from books and pamphlets TO wads Of
paper. while cries Of 'sit DOWN. and "Shut upr'
were heard on Rl sides. but, nothing daunted.
~. NeWlands pursued his remarks and made
apeeoh which read smoothly IN ''The Record
setnos he has been a member of the Senate Mr..
has
government control OF railways which would
permit these carriers TO divide among their
stockholders not to exceed certain prescribed
percentage their actual capital stock, but 1t is
probable he will revert TO his former love and
talk Cuban annexation this winter.
Senator Crane, of Massachusetts is the silent
member Of the Senate. He has made only one
speech, a brief eulogy his predecessor Sena-
Tor Hoar, which ne compelled TO make by the
traditions Of the Senate and he then registered
q VOW that he would never speak again But
Senator Crane is active member nevertheless
In the course Of the debate the Railway Rate
bill he was "the keeper of the rolls and worked
1ndefatigably in support of his convictions. He IS
sometimes described 'the little willing
worker" and his persuasive influence when
poured into the ear Of a colleague is so great
that il is generally believed he could induce Sen
ator Tillman to vote for Negro for President
were se 10 undertake the task When the Prest-
dent or the Senate leaders want things done they
Ssend for Murray Crane
senator Tillman. despite his intemperance Of
speech and his occasional undgui1ed bursts of
temper has won place for himself in the Sen
ate or which none had believed him capable
little family feud among the Republicans on the
interstate Commerce Committee resulted in his
being placed I'm charge Of The Railway Rate bill
snd he conducted the debate with marked abiI-
tty. The Senators generally believe in Senator
I1llInans sincerity and forgive him much
That they would be quick TO resent from more
polished and cautious person He is a man of
~fde erudition and deep seated convictions and
he never hesitates TO express his views regard
less Of whose OK is gored.- he is fond of say
Ing Whatever may be the legislation before
the Senate, Mr.. Tfllmsn is sure to be heard from
,xrs0ueutly.
TREASURY WATCHDOG
In the House of Representatives Representa-
stfye Tawney, Of Minnesota, chairman Of the
Committee on Appropriations. will be the most
kconspicuous figure on the foor at the coming
session. The pupil of Uncle Joe" Cannon and
this successor chairman of the Appropriations
Committee. on Mr.. Tawney will devove the re-
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