The Washington herald., 1908-05-30

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Does the Senator mean to say that
national banks cannot loan money on
railroad stocksT' asked Mr. lie Toilette.
''oh, no." replied Mr.. Aldrich- But he
explained that the stocks held as col
lateral could not be deposited as basis
for currency without the consent OF the
owner.
Several Republican Senators were trying
to coach Mr.. Aldrich.
III suspend" said Mr. La Toilette,
smilingly. whenever II is necessary for
those on that side" (poInting to the Re-
publicans) ito caucus on my interroga-
tories"
Il take it the Senator from Wisconsin
admits that he don't belong on this side"
suggested Mr.. Flint. of California.
This afforded q diversion for Mr.. La
Toilette, who asked Mr.. Aldrich to ex-
cuse him while he scored Senator Flint.
1 do not belong on that side, or
this side. or any side" said Mr.. La Fol-
iette. Il am Republican but I do not
march 70 the music Of the leaders in this
Senate"
AT this point, Mr.. Gore, Of Oklahoma,
made the point OF no quorum. Another
roll call ensued.
Mr.. La Toilette renewed his request
Of Mr.. Aldrich regarding the use of rail-
road bonds and stocks as basis for emer-
gency circulation. The Senator from
Rhode Island insisted that he had an
swered the question. He said the Senator
from Wisconsin had propounded a long
and involved question.
Then / will ask you a short question.
Under the terms OF this bill can rail-
road bonds or stocks be used as the basis
OF an emergency circulation" inquired
Mr.. La Toilette.
Bill Says "Any Securities.'
Il say. no. they cannot" replied Mr..
AIdrIch.
Mr.. La Toilette then read the Language
OF tho bill that amy securities, including
commercial paper" could be so used. He
asked another question. but MIR. Aldrich
declined TO answer further.
Then Mr.. La Toilette read from the
Record to show that on
Thursday Mr.. Aldrich. in reply to a uues-
-lon, had twice stated that railroad bonds
could be used as basis for currency.
Mr.. La Toilette talked very slowly.
frequently repeating. The effort was
not one calculated TO tax his physical
energies. which had been undermined
somewhat by a long illness.
The Senator called for a quorum on an
average once in five minutes. Each de-
nand meant a roll call.
Mr. Gore, Of oklahoma, who IS blind
asked permission 10 have printed in the
congressional Record a memorial from,
-he ANTITRUST League. Mr.. Aldrich OBJ |
iected. Then I'll read 1t for my coll |
eaSne, said Mr.. Owen. OF Oklahoma. |
He cannot read it
II read il, said Mr.. Ia Toilette.
Let the Senator from Wisconsin read |
l. suggested Mr.. Aldrich, desirous OF |
iring out Mr.. La Toilette.
Says He'll Last six Weeks.
The Senator from Rhode Island should |
lot proceed under any misapprehenslon." |
'aid Mr.. La Toilette. MY voice will hold /
'ut for six weeks, and my strength will /
20 along with It. I've tested both. and
know"
Mr.. Gore. the blind Senator, said he
egarded Mr.. La Toilette as ''Horatius AZ
he Bridge" and would not tax his en-.
'rgies TO read the paper. but asked Sen
ltor Owen 10 read. Thereupon Mr..
Iwen read long memorial denuncia-
ory of the Hepburn antitrust law
amendment and OF the new currency bill.
AT the conclusion Of the reading by
dr. Owen, Senator Hale said the rules
I'D not permit any Senator 10 farm out
us time" and he would hereafter de-
nand that the rule be enforced against
he Senator from Wisconsin.
Mr.. La Toilette walked toward Mr.. Hale.
nd said:
1T makes no difference 10 me whether
hold the floor continuously or inter
I serve notice now that I'll
tay here six weeks. IL necessary. to de-
eat this bill, unless certain matter IS
Eliminated from It."
Mr. La Toilette added that Senator Aid
ich had not answered questions pro-
ounded by him frankly. and that he
you'd present the Records 20 establish
he views Of the Senator on vital points
{ the bill
Foraker Tries to Stop Him.
Senator Foraker, In passion, broke in
nth a point OF order. designed to take
fr. La Toilette from his feet. He asked
hat the Wisconsin Senator be declared
ut OF order, The Senate seemed TO
dopt a motion to that effect BY a viva
Ntt NulE. EtIGt0T ArUEf lAltn moved Anhf
ne Wisconsin Senator be allowed to pro-
eed in order. Both sides OF the cham
er voted aye on the roll call that fol-
)wed. and Mr.. La Toilette resumed by
eadlng statements OF Senator Aldrich
rom the Record.
Mr.. La Toilette continued arguing that
nder the provision of the bill admitting
any securities. including commercial pa
er," as a basis for circulation. railroad
onds. stocks. warehouse receipts. or min
ig shares might be admitted. Mr.. Aldrich
answer TO q question said they could
OF.
There was much talk across chamber.
Ir. La Toilette shouted that he declined
crave the indulgence of the Senator
ON Ohio, Mr. Foraker having been the
My Senator who voted in the negative
n the question OF allowing Mr.. La Fol-
tie to proceed.
I voted in the minority. I was alone
Of for the first time" replied Mr.. Fora
er.
THAT is nothing. The Senator from
hio Is frequently alone" replied Mr.. La
gillette. He is usually wrong, but I ad-
ire him. even il he is wrong. because 1t
kes some courage to support the prOpo-
tons he usually supports"
Mr.. Foraker explained that he had be-
,me weary Of Mr.. La FOllette'S speech
Id wanted 10 end H.
Il am sorry If my speech has caused the
enator discomfort, for I have just be-
In," replied Mr.. La Toilette. He had
en been speaking nearly three hours.
Quorum I'm Fifty-five Minutes.
At O'clock last night Speaker Can
IaI h. 20 nrTar ND |
ntative Payne Immediately moved
cess until IL o'clock to-day. II wes 7:55
clock when the number of votes neces-
ry to make quorum was secured and
e Speaker could declare the motion
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