The Washington times., 1906-05-13

When Senator Tillman had conclud-
ed the entire chamber drew a long
breath. The most tense attention had
been given while he was reading and
speaking; for in part his remarks. COW
ering the exact details OF the confer
enees with Senator's Bailey and Chand-
| Ter and Attorney General Moody. had
been read Everybody waited for the
next move IT was one Of the hard
places to break the ice: and to Senator
Carter of Montana fell that duty. He
rose from his seat on the Republican
side TO defend the President and the
party.
Il feel" he said. "as we approach
the conclusion of this discussion. that il
IS due the Senator from South Caro-
lima that expression be given TO the
general appreciation OF his uniform
courtesy and good temper in the con-
duct of the bill. That he has worked
industTiously for results no one will
question. 1 feel that in the light OF
the paper he has read. and the ex-
hibits made. the general well being or
the country and the gayety OF nations
would be greatly increased II I would
ask unanimous consent that the Hon.
William z. Chandler be given the privi-
my time However. inasmuch as that
request would be somewhat unusual
withhold It. Notwithstanding I am sure
Senator Chandler would make a contri-
button 10 current literature very inter
esting. If not instructive.
Willing to Hear From Chandler.
Mr. Tnlman said he would be de-
Iic / ted to hear from Senator Chandler.
alsa from Theodore Roosevelt and VII
Ham II. Moody
Il have no doubt that Chandler Will
be heard from, and perchance the Presl-
dent and the Attorney General" re-
piled Senator Carter The paper pre-
sented by the Senator from South Caro-
lima in substance means that the Presi-
oent was anxious TO maintain the In
tegrity OF the bin as II came from the
House Finding that this could be done
without amendment other than max
ing q mere Interpretation In the matter
Of Jurisdiction. he was content with
that" The Senator discussed legal
phases briefly. and proceeded:
. Presidents Position Consistent.
'The Presidents position has been
consistent from the bepinning. II has
been my privilege to hear his views.
and on every occasion he has insisted
that the bill as It came from the House
was. in his judgment. the best posi-
BILE legislation that could be devised up
on the subject. Finding amendments Of
fered IN such volume. Il Is no wonder
the President sought 10 restrict the Of
fering OF amendments. and the confusion
and ruin of the bill
The Senator from Texas did himself
little credit in attempting 10 evade the
issue by claiming that he was not dis
cussing the Jurisdiction OF the courts
on the occasion Of his assault upon the
President. The matter 10 which he re-
ferred related practically TO that subject
only The Senator thought TO answer
some observation Of mine. by referring
TO me as an inconspicuous member Of
this body. II Is true 1 have been here
but a brief space of time. and at once
disclaim any purpose TO indulge IN such
lofty pretensions as the Senator from
Texas arrogates TO himself. I would
prefer, Mr.. President, TO occupy the posi-
ton Of an unobtrusive citizen or official.
rather than TO find special privilege in
walking about wrapped in a mantle OF
egOtism and strutting through an at
)
men as purely pigmies. I believe that
IT is the right and privilege OF any Sen
ator 70 refer IN this chamber TO the
public record. and 1 at once and cheer
fully ascribe to any Senator the privi-
lege OF making a personal assault when
only public records are involved have
been inconspicuous I'm connection with
this legislation. but 1 would prefer the
in conspicuous position rather than to
assume the burden attached 70 some who
have been more conspicuous in Offering
amendments to this bill"
Mr.. Bailey Makes Reply.
Senator Bailey sharply replied to the
remarks of Senator Carter. The Sena-
tor from Montana" he began. mis-
quoted what said in order 70 make Il
easier 10 reply. 1 did not describe him
as inconspieuous; said his services in
! behalf of this bill had been incon-
spicuous; and he might Just as we'll
treat himself 10 the novel sensation of
being accurate once in a while.
But, do not intend 10 be drawn
into personal controversy. 1t is true
I maintain my opinions with some per.
sistence. and occasionally with a re-
grettabie degree OF dogmatism. But
there is vast difference between. esot-
ism and confidence in ones own opin-
| ion have always believed that egot-
ism is an offensive trait. But If q
Senator does not have confidence in his
own views, in Gods name how will he
ask the people Of a great State TO give
him one-haIf Of their authority in this
the greatest legislative assembly Of the
world?
Bailey Backs Up Tillman.
Il shall only detain the Senate TO say
that what the Senator from South Caro-
lima has said as to my connection with
this unfortunate misunderstanding be-