The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31

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When Gore concluded, after having
spoken for two hours. il was the opin-
ion among those who were not in the
confidence OF the leaders that the end
of the fight was still a long way on
and even the leaders were not certain
that Il was not. II was generally un-
derstood- that Stone would attempt to
resume his speech and that La Fol-
lette also nrouId make determined
fight TO regain the floor.
As Gore resumed his seat Vice Presl-
dent Fairbanks promptly stated thai
the question was on the adoption OF
the conference reports and that under
the orders OF the senate, previously
adopted, a no and aye vote would be
taken. This announcement was made
by the vice president in a matter OF
fact way, but it meant the final touch
10 the most important legislation OF
the session
While the vice president was still
speaking Senator Hepburn of Idaho was
on his feet demanding recognition, but
the clerk had commenced to call the roll
before the vice president recognized
him and the point Of order was made
by Senator Gauinger that the call
could not be interrupted, but the Idaho
senator demanded that he be given
hearing.
rs there objection?" asked the vice
president
Il object" said Gallinger.
IF you find out what l am going to
do you will not make such fuss
about it," retorted Hepburn.
The rules viii shut you out" Sc
renely remarked Gallinger.
I'VE will see whether they Will shut
me out" shouted Hepburn. and when
the clerk started TO resume the calling
Of the roll he demanded that 1t stop.
The vice president, however. sustained
the objection and the calling of the roll
proceeded. When the vote had been an
nounced and a lively skirmish between
La Toilette and Aldrich over reconstd-
Grafton had been settled, Hepburn was
given the floor and explained his rea-
sons for voting against the bill
Before the roll call had been COM
pIeted La Toilette, who had come into
the chamber q short time before and
showed no signs of the strain he had
been under. made 8 parliamentary In
curry as whether he could not change
his vote of mo" to "yes" in order TO
move a reconsideration. He was shut
out on a point of order by Aldrich.
La TOILETTE CHANGES VOTE
Then, in order to take no chances" I"
he answered, II change my vote and do
so for the purpose of moving recon
sideration."
But he was not allowed TO make the
motion. As soon as the vice president
had announced the result of the vote
Aldrich and La Toilette demanded rec
egnition. The former was recognized
and moved TO reconsider the vote by
which the report had been adopted.
La Toilette fought hard for recogni-
ton and made the point of order that
AIdrich was out of order when he made
his motion
This point was not sustained by tho
chair. and Foraker then moved to lay
Aldrich's motion on the table. Before
this motion could be put La Toilette
appealed from the decision of the chair
on his point of order. but on the motion
of Foraker this appeal was laid on
the table by a vote of SO TO 8.
Before this vote had been taken Is
Toilette had been recognized by th'
crowds in the galleries and they Wig
orously applauded him until cautioned
By the vice president that order mus
be maintained. Foraker then renewe,
his motion to lay on the table the mo
ton to reconsider the vote by which
the conference report was adopted, ant
this was agreed 10. 45 TO 27.
LITTLE PUBLIC INTEREST
Aside from the fact that the fna
vote on a most important matter wa:
reached, the proceedings on the cur
rency bill were almost totally devoio
OF popular interest. There was a com.
paratively large attendance of senators
but it was entirely perfunctory, owing
10 the necessity of maintaining Z
quorum But the galleries were for 9
large part Of the day only half filled
Spectators can.e in slowly. and ii wa:
well nigh midday before the door keep
ers Were compelled TO turn applicants
away.
Senator Stone, who occupied the fool
from O'Clock until the recess. spen'
most OF his time in reading public
documents and newspaper excerpts. ant
spoke for the most part in so low a ton,
Of voice that he called ont many re
monstrances. even from senators wht
sat near him His voice was scarcel.
audible TO the people in the galleries.
Senator Gore spoke with much dis
tinctness and as he was unable t
read, commanded very general atten
ton from the galleries as well as from
the occupants Of the floor.
When President Roosevelt was in
formed Of the collapse of the flibuste
in the senate and the passage of tn,
currency bill his exuberance was plainl,
manifest.
II viii go TO the capitol as soon a.
the dill is ready 10 sign" he said.