New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-30

adoption there was chorus OF ayes on 'he -
publican side. but before the noes could be eaiie'
FOR Mr. Culberson was on his fesS discuss the
report.
TIE Texas Senator chided the majority parry
FOR delay in enacting financial legislation anu
began political speech the expenditures OF 'he
government in the administration OF fresioeh'
Roosevelt. which he said. fortunately drawing
a close
Nj La Toilette interrupted Mr. Culberson TO point
that there quorum present circun'-
stance which he said inexcusable IN consoef-
ing important matter.
Mr.. Cl,lberson had only begun his statement
or government expenditures after forty-eight Sena-
tors had come in in response 10 rolicall wheh
they gradually disappeared from the chamber, and
Mr. La Toilette again called attention TO the ao-
senoe OF quorum. and although the Senator from
Texas appealed 10 him not TO insist on another
rollcall he declared that he would have to bring
in the Senate membership. and the second rollcaH
proceeded 1t brought in fifty Senators
Mr.. Culberson read from the report of the Sec
reta OF the Treasury statement of receipts and
expenditures from 1903. and said he would like TO
finish his remarks without interruption
LA TOILETTE BEGINS HIS FIGHT.
Mr. La Toilette said that statement evil
IDENTIFY addressed TO him, but announced that he
would be constrained to insist keeping a
quorum in the Senate The Senator from Texas
had not proceeded long when Mr.. La Toilette again
meeting refusal to yield for an inter
ruption. he persisted.
Il call attention TO the absence of a quorum
he said
The Senator declines TO yield said the Vice
President.
Taking his seat. Mr.. La Toilette reached for the
Senate manual and after studying it for some
time arose 10 suggest that mandatory on the
part OF the presiding officer 10 call the ron when-
ever the absence of quorum should be suggested
regardless Of the fact that another Senator held
The floor.
I-ofla4 al ed
the ruling Of the chair proceeded 10 assan the
decision. It was evident THAI the threatened NIL
buster Of the wisconsin Senator had arrived
Failing 20 &c. a rocall Mr. La Toilette argued that
dangerous precedent was being made by Whlch
the presiding officer. Senator on the floor AND
another Senator might continue the Senate in ses-
sion and put anything they pleased in the record
Showing great Indignation. he resorted 10 every
eEpedient 10 carry his point but was Obliged 10
abide by vote of g 20 lay his appeal on the
table
Mr. FAIRBANKS COUNTS A QUORUM
NJ Core insisted that the vote showed one less
than = quorum and the President announced
that quorum was present in spite Of the vote
Does the presiding officer intend to establish
preoedent here Of counting quorum? inquired
M La Toilette. suggesting that TINS action i'isl
come hack TO plague the Senate
v5oe-president Fairbanks read from decision 10y
Allen G. Thurman June 1e. 1879, when he an
nounced that there was quorum present. a.
though not shown by the vote
While the colloquy was in progress Mr. Aldrich
was on his feet approving the ruling, and many
Senators present on the Republican side
M Culberson then continued 10 read his state
-rent Of receipts and expenditures. he closed py
declaring that these figures would ssrtle the peo-
pie and indicate that the nation vas pursuing a
course OF nitarism.
Mr.. La Toilette obtaining recognition. walked
deliberately from the rear OF the chamber, where
ne standing. TO his seat
Mr. Kean Of New Jersey called for a vote.
is the Senator from New Jersey in hurry?
INQUIRED Mr.. La Toilette. and then, adding that,
having the floor he presumed he had a right TO
call for q quorum, he demanded that the roll be
called.
After ffty-seven Senators had responded Mr.
La Follette proceeded with his remarks ON The
currency bill saying he would conserve his strength
as raach as possible. he was just recovering
from, 2 protracted illness. In mild and with
a great show Of. polfteness he suggested that he
would like have the Senator from Rhode Island
hear what he had TO say. and II he could not hear
him he could draw nigh
A long and complicated controversy occurred he
tween Nj La Toilette and Mr.. Aldrich Mr.. La
Toilette wanted TO know whether railroad bonds
and stocks would be used basis for currency.
Mr. Aldrich said he did believe they would he.
MI La Toilette declared that this statement was
not in accordance with the Rhode Island Senator
reply to Senator Teller a few days ago. when he
said railroad bonds could be used
Whenever the attendance fell below a quorum
the fact was communicated Mr.. La Toilette by
his clerk who evidently had been instructed to
maintain q careful count. The clerk would place
the figures before the Senator, who would then
demand the calling of the roll
At the close of OF these rollcalls MI Gore
asked that a memorial OF the antitrust league
be printed in The Record" Objection was raised
by Nj Aldrich, whereupon Mr.. Owen said
TN read it to my colleague. since obviously he
cannot read it into The Record himself.
Mr. Ia Toilette also offered 10 read the memorial
and Mr. AIdrich said he had objection the
memorial being placed in The Record IL Mr.. La
Toilette would read it
READY TO TALK SIX WEEKS
let the Senator from Rhode Island be under
no rnisspprehension" retorted Mr.. La Toilette. My
voice viii hold ont for six weeks, and my strength
will 20 with it I have tested il before"
I look upon the Senator from Wisconsin as
Horatius guarding the bridge, and do not want
70 take his strength said Mr.. Gore, $50 I will
accent the offer Of my colleague"
NJ Owen then read the memorial and this gave
Mr. La Toilette rest
a most unusual scene occurred when Mr. La Fol
lette resumed. He said Senator Aldrich had not
answered his questions frankly, and that he had
Rad 10 cross-exaine him TO obtain the desired IN
formation.
NJ FORAKER was quickly on his feet. declaring
that the Wisconsin Senator had violated the rules
and should take his seat. After skirmishine
Mr. Gore moved that the Senator from Wisconsin
be allowed 10 the floor and proceed with
his speech in order.
4 rollcall on the motion resulted in forty-si,
Senator's voting in the affirmative and one CMr
Foraker in The nesau Mr.. La Toilette. who
did not vote Immediately resumed his speech He
said he believed he warranted in what he said
re admired the Senator from Ohio. because this
was not the first time he had voted alone and he
liked the man who fights alone when necessary
w- Foraker. saying he had understood the Sera.
Tor TO say he might be here six weeks. confessed
han n sro