Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31
HIS ASSOCIATES STIRRED UP
Much Hostile Criticism From His
Party Excited.
ORGANIZATION THREATENED
Speech on Morocco and Santo Domingo
This Afternoon Was a Firebrand
Thrown Into the Senate.

Senator Patterson of Colorado came into
the open arena today in the Senate ana
made speech in favor of the adminis-
trauon's policy in relation to Santo Do
mingo and Morocco. Up to this time II
has not been possible to state positively
what. If any. democrat would vote to up
hold the adminstra tion in these matters
1t has been charged that there were four
or five white House democrats" and
within the democratic ranks there has
been much curiosity to know who among
their number would make up this coterie in
support OF administration policies
This action OF the Colorado senator
has created an immense amount OF
hostile criticism on the part of many
members of his party. To such an extent
did this go today that leaders have de-
clared that the time had come for the
democrats TO make a test to see what
Kind Of a party organization they possess
ed. 1t was declared that If the republic
can Side Is TO reach over when II wishes
ana snatch enough democratic votes for
any policy ii desires to oe carried out,
then the democratic organization is prac-
tcaiiy helpless to stand in opposition to
anything
Democratic Caucus Expected.
1t Is expected that there Will be a demo-
cratic caucus in the near future to take up
Just this question. II has already been de-
clared by prominent democrats that IL
members Of their party vote against policte,
that they regard as thoroughly democratic
they should be excluded from a democratic
caucus Intense interest is shown in rela-
ton 10 the Identity of other democrats. IL
there are any other. who wi be inclined to
vote for the administration I'm order 10 make
up the necessary two-thirds vote for the
ratification Of these treaties
So far as the Philippines bill is concerned
that Is not viewed party measure, be-
cause as 1t reGGces the tariff many demo-
Gratis are willing to vote for it, declaring
that 10 some extent, at least. il is in line
with the democratic doctrine OF a tariff for
revenue Only.
Morocco ii Is very different. The Santo
Domingo treaty is declared by leading
democrats TO be distinctly an anti-demo-
cratic doctrine. The same ew practically
is taken of the Moroccan treaty, although
in that case it is not met " th such posi-
tive and general opposition.
Senator Pdttersons speech was n fire.
brand thrown into the Scuata IN another
respect. 1t referred 10 the President as
during the last three or four years having
carried on a struggle LinSt the money
power such as had never occurred before.
He declared tlIdt SO Tar as democrats con-
siStenty could they should stand with he
President in the fight he IS mixing
Fighting the Money Power.
'"The President Of TIE United States" said
Senator Patterson, within thu past three
or four years, has been carrying on Il strug-
gle the like of which has no- been known
since the contest Of Aadraw Jdshson with
the moneycd power Of the land and he has
shown himself TO be bold a friend. with
as high an order OF coura ge and as clear
determination, TO waEe that war to
triumphant success. as was Jackson, II Il Is
within the power Of any human being,
through the agency OF his Office or other
wise to win success against such powerful
competitors.
He referred to the merger suits saying:
81 recall the merger suits which the Pres
ideut had Instituted and their results 1
am not unmindfuI Of the fact that today IN
the city of Chicago through his representa-
tive he Is waaing q battle in behalf of the
rights of the masses Of the people against
a cotcrie OF the wealthiest and the most
powerful men OF the United States Nor
am / unmindful Of the fact that he stands
as the champion OF the railroad legislation
that the people, irrespective of party. have
been demanding from every section of the
country.
our democratic friends are free to assert
that he is but giving life to a democratic
principle and "A democratic measure, and
was gratified when but the other day read
sentatives having in charge that big meas
ure had unanimously agreed upon a bill
embracing the material provisions that the
President had advocated"
Mr.. Patterson said that he had not re-
ceived any favors from the White House
and he had no favors to ask and expected
to receive none.
II do not see how the Monroe doctrine
can be made a party question, and the dis
cussion that has occurred shows that the
Monroe doctrine is at the very basis of the
alignment of senators upon these questions.
Praised the President
81 am very frank to say that l approach
the discussion OF the Santo Domingo Treaty
in very friendly spirit to the President
of the United States. The honor was con-
ferred upon me Of being selected at the
banquet given in honor of the President at
Denver on his cmcrgence from the noun
tains after the celebrated bear Hunt early
last spring to respond to the toast The
President of the United States In re-
sponse l said great many nice things
about the President and l did not say
them from q desire 10 be conDl .rnentafy
to the guest of honor and the occasion,
but because felt the tru,h of every word
I said, and that what ] said was due the
President in view Of the record he has
made as President. And / have not seen
nor heard of anything traHspiring since TO
cause we TO abate one jot or little or the
esteem in which ] hold him as a states
trate OF this country II the time to which
l refer"
Mr.. Patterson said he could not agree
with the President la many things. He
could not agree with him IN his Philippine
policy. He could not agree with him in
his attitude toward the statehood question.
Mr.. Patterson continued to make an ex-
haustiye review of the treaties.
Mr. Patterson said that he had hesitated
to take a position in these matters antag-
oristie TO many OF his democratic coli
leagues, but, believing as he did, hx could
not pursue any other course ana feInain
true to himself and the country.
He then resumed his discussion OF the at
titude of the President saying that he did
not consider him a perfect man: He knew
him to be emotional. and at times hasty.
but he had no doubt whatever of his pa
triotlsm.
The Presidents Good Faith.
II have not the slightest suspicion -