Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10

ON HIS BILL
INDIANA SENATOR MAKES LONG
SPEECH FOR STATEHOOD
PROPOSITION
BATE BILL DISCUSSED
Though Hepburn Measure Is Not to
: Be Taken Up In the Senate Until
After Statehood Matter Is Settled,
It Still Claims Attention.

Washington, D. G., March 9.-Owing
TO the fact that the senate took a re.
cess instead of adjourning last night,
senator Beveridge was enabled to pro-
ceed with his speech in support of the
Joint statehood bill when today's ses-
sion began. Beveridge was literally
aplauded by the galleries when he con-
cluded.
The legislative session Of Thursday
came to an end at noon and the ses-
sion of today Immediately convened.
Foraker Makes Speech.
At the conclusion of the routine busi-
ness consideration of the statehood bill
was resumed. Senator Foraker took
the floor to make the first speech un.
der the ten minute rule.
Senator Barrows opposed the ad-
mission of Arizona and New Mexico,
either Jointly or singly, on account of
polygamy in those territories.
Hepburn Bill Foremost.
Regardless Of the fact that the state
hood bill was the only question dis
cussed in the senate yesterday and to-
day, the house railroad rate bill con-
tinued as an absorbing topic and
groups of senators met in earnest but
informal consideration of the many
propositions that have been suggested
in the way Of amendment. Without
doubt no bill has been before congress
in years that has been given so much
attention when the issue between the
opposing factions has been one that
could be settled through the use of SO
few words. The position is the choice
of the words.
Judicial review Of orders of the in,
terstate; commerce commission has
from the first been the only real issue
between the opposing factions.
One faction, that supporting the bill
in its present form, declares that II
has no objection to railroads having
their day in court, and 1t has made the
assertion that this is provided by the
present bill. The other positive fac
tion contends that 1t wants the same
thing, but that the bill should provide
for this in specific terms.
There are other factions which have
amendments, such as the Spooner
plan of impounding the difference be.
tween the commissions and the rail.
A1Oou . ldIC pCAQlu6 O. uCLOl
of the equity of the former; and the
senators advocating the Bailey propo-
sition. declaring for a full review by
the courts, but limiting the power OF
the courts to enjoin the orders Of the
commission.
Poll Cannot Be Made.
There are many senators who admit
frankly that they have been confused
by the various plans that have been
submitted. These senators say that
they will have to await the debate on
the bill before they feel certain OF
their position On this account an ac
curate poll Of the senate cannot be
made. Supporters of judicial review
amendment have been more sanguine
in their expression concerning the sit
uation since the speech made by Sen
ator Bailey yesterday. On the other
hand the friends of the house bill
seem to have been encouraged by the
same speech.
Several senators will answer Sena
tor Bailey's speech. Among these is
Senator Nelson. He takes the position
that Senator Bailey has brought for
ward plan that is not in harmony
with the constitution.
Senator Dolliver and Attorney Gen.
eral Moody yesterday conferred regard.
ing the legal points raised in connec-
ton with the senate discussion Of the
rate bill. The senator would not dis
cuss the questions considered, but at
the conclusion Of the conference ex.
pressed the opinion that the friends OF
the house bill need have no fear that
the senate will be able to adopt an
amendment which would add to the
rights the railroads now have in the
courts.
Democratic senators are disposed not