New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-16
DEBATE ON THE BILL.
Senator T'HImaH Protests Against
Surrendering to ErecutiUe.

Washington Feb 15-An agreement to vote to-
morrow on the conference report Of the 1mmiEra-
ton bill which includes the provision intended 10
settle the California japanese question was reached
in the Senate to-day the result Of an entire day
Of discussion on that measure.
The principal speeches were delivered by Sena-
tors Bacon and Tfllman. In opposition to what they
regarded as effort TO prevent tho South from
getting desirable class of immigrants Senator
Tfllmans remarks the japanese situation
brought a warning from Senator Lodge that II
continued he should move that the discussion pro-
coed behind closed doors International references
were not made afterward By Senator Tillman
Senator GaIlnger expressed surprise that the con-
ferreos should contend that they had not injected
new matter in the conference report. and Sena-
tor Carter said he should vote against the report
entirely that ground. and predicted IFS defeat
In the course of his argument Mr.. Tihman said;
Every one supposed that this immigration bill
was dead But 10! and beh9G: an vNIHeii
arisen on the Pacific coast! strenuous lg! -
are work 10 accomplish a certain end Lac ape E
en- @ I u Ira INV the House and Which has
that distinguished gentleman into their conference
tie senate is notified that this bin go through
continuing. he said: Il will vote for exclu-
sion act tomorrow which will keep the japanese
out ] do not see why there should he prejudice
against them Vet I willing to keep them out If
81 brings war"
Senator Lodge arose at the last remark.
II he said in low tone, I'VE are going TO dis
cuss that question think We ought TO do so be
hind closed DOORS
q am perfectly willing TO go behind closed doors
Mr. TIllman responded promptly. perhaps 1 can
get a heart TO heart talk with some people who
viii not stay here and listen, but who have got
orders from the White House that this report mas
got 10 go through
Senator Rayner asked Il discussion Of the legal
phases would not be permitted IN open session.
There was not the slightest objection to this con-
alteration, answered Nj Lodge. But he
ain vo17o NJ
which all Senators will see ought not to be dis
Cussed in public
IF We have got TO piseon-toe around here" as
serted Mr.. TIllman, and cannot discuss our own
national issues, we have got TO desperate pass
7 don't desire TO go into secret session any
other phase OF the bill the Senator well knows"
said Mr.. Lodge
But the two are involved" insisted Mr.. TILL
man. who hesitated and asked IL he to pro-
coed. Nothing said the point, and
Mr.. Tillman continued
IF the at the White House had not taken
st upon himself to NEEDLE with everything in the
United States we should have this issue here"
said Mr.. TilIInan. Il want know why it is that
the President Of the United States should be per-
mtted, IL this bill becomes q law-and l know II
Will-to dicker with labor unions. TO make bar
gains with labor unions? Why should the inter
ests of labor on the Pacific Coast make ii possible
IoT ne FteSlaent 10 issue an executive order 10
grants? We ought 10 have law TO regulate such
erection There ought not 10 be any bargaining
here for political purposes.
We have all heard that in the last Presidential
election understanding reached by those
who had charge OF the campaign that If the Nor
vote a certain way q certain colleague
Of ours would be cared for. And we have heard 1t
talked, too that the CHER Executive, who the
has exerted himself TO the utmost 10 carry out
that agreement. and is using his influence Stave
on a vote and protect IN every way he can the
Senator from Utah.
These bargains are conducive TO the public
welfare ] sick and Disguised with this dispo-
sition the part of The Senate and with Congress
actually surrendering everything into the keeping
Of the Executive.
Mr. Tillman then made reference TO our friepd
WadswOrth," who, he said had fallen outside the
breastworks because last winter he had stood for
what he believed proper the meat inspection
bin. i don't Ike that tendency in national
affairs continued Mr. Tillman. but, OF course,
like child crying in the night"