The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-08
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stated that Senator Patterson had voted
two years ago, in Democratic caucus,
for resolution which declared that DEM
ocratic senators should be bound by ac-
ton OF two-thrds OF Democrats OF Sem
ate. Mr.. Patterson rose ana In most
impressive maner declared he had never
voted for such resolution.
While he was making the interruption,
Senator Tilman, seated next to Mr..
Bailey, pulled the latter down and
whispered in his ear: II am absolutely
positive that the senator is mistaken"
said Bailey omphatically. "He did vote
for such resolution"
Charlie" Had the Goods.
Patterson was about to make further
reply when Culberson, Baley's Texas
colleague. always on the spot with the
goods" as somebody In the press gal
lery expressed it. asked permission to In
terrupt. and read from official minutes Of
the caucus to show that Patterson had
voted for the resolution. II was dra-
matte moment. Patterson had denied so
violently, and positively, that proof that
he had misstated facts came like the cX-
plosion of bomb-shell. Bailey stood silent.
with u smile on his handsome face. Pat
terson looked at Bailey, turned and look.
cd at Culberson. and then faced the chair.
FlnallN ne Sppks. II sttlilS thfI' VNSt'
preparation has been made to orerwhelm
me-" were his first words.
Then he said he would not investigate
the accuracy of the caucus report. He
could only say that his vote on that
resolution was an error which would
never be repeated.
Out of Place in Party.
Bailey said he had no knowledge that
such n paper was in the Senate chamber,
and paid high compliment to Culberson,
who was always prepared Mr.. Bailey
made Suggestion that it would, he we'll
| for the senator from Colorado TO change
his party, a remark which Senator Pat
terson seemed to resent violently.
Democratic senators do not represent
| the party of the United States" he said
holly.
But they come nearer d0fHg so than
does the senator from Colorado said Mr..
| Bailey. with that smile which is so ag-
| gravating to an opponent.
| Mr.. Patterson protested against the
great. the dominating influence and mag
netism of one man. and said that when
a caucus with such men went beyond
! giving advice, 1t was unfair to other MEM
| bers who did not possess such qualities.
Mr.. Bailey. in conclusion, reiterated
that the caucus resolution adopted by the
Democrats merely defined the attitude
which Democrats should assume towards
the treaty. 1t could not make man
violate his oath of office or break a
pledge.
He then sent to the clerks desk and
had read the vote on the resolution on
the caucus two years ago, binding Demo
Gratis to how to any action taken by
,wo-thirds of caucus for which Pat
terson voted.
The Senate Immediately went into exc
cutive session on the conclusion of Mr.
Bailey, or rather on the conclusion Of
the reading of the caucus vote.
Speech Did Party Good.
The speech of Senator Bailey Is thu
one theme among Democrats and Repub
leans alike tonight The detection o
Patterson from Democratic ranks. ha
done the minority side immense good
Vt called for the speech of Bailey, II M
more. and the speech had n most re-
markable effect in stffening the back
bone of the Democrats and causing then
to determine to present n united front t.
the majority on all party questions.
There may be further debate on thu
resolution, as it was continued on TIL,
table at the request of Patterson. ant
may be taken mp on any day.