The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-06-05
LA FOLLETTE'S
LONG Speech
Did Not Prevent Passage of
Currency Bill.
Boon on for a New Yorker for
Second Place on the
National Ticket.

Washington, ID. c., June 2-Senator
La Toilette does not enjoy the in
conspicuous place among his con-
temporaries, to which his attachments
have naturally assigned him, and seem
ingly convinced that no more favora-
BILE opportunity has ever presented
itself for him to occupy position
which would command The attention
of the entire country, he conducted a
filibuster against the currency bill,
which passed the House early in the
week. After seeking in vain for en-
enlargement in this undertaking from
those Republicans who are opposed TO
, the bill, he energetically canvassed
the Democratic side for assistance
but it appeared that he was unable
10 secure il and he gave his word to
Senator Aldrich that he would aban-
don the idea and content himself with
few remaks of objection to the bill.
Later however, Senator Stone of Mis-
souri, on the advice of William j. Bry
an was ready 20 support Senator La
Toilette in his attempts at obstruction
and Senator La Toilette disregarded
his promise to Mr.. Aldrich and did
all in his power TO obstruct the pas
sage of the compromise currency bill,
resorting an eighteen hour speech.
In twenty hours he called for
and secured thirty-two roll
calls and every trick known to
the political filibuster was re-
sorted to. The leaders In the Re-
publican party were determined that
adjournment should not take place I'M
til the currency measure was written on
the statute books and the outcome was
watched with the keenest interest.
1t is daily becoming more evident
at Washington that the New York de-
legation in Congress is bent on hav-
ing a man from the Empire State on
the national Republican ticket. and
from the way matters are now shaping
themselves, a strong effort will be
made to name Representative Sher-
man for Vice President. Unquestion-
ably his boom at the Capitol is assum-
ing important proportions, and he is
considered an ideal candidate in every
way. The claim is made that through
his friend John Dalzell, Sherman coul
get the Pennsylvania delegation while
his colleague Serene Payne, would be
a tower of strength at the conven-
ton. The claim is made also. that
Speaker Cannon would be glad 10 put
his shoulder to the wheel.
The appointment of General Luke E.
Wright of Tennessee. a gold Democrat
to be the successor of Secretary
Taft on July LIST, is considered the
coup detat of that postmaster in
the art of politics Theodore Roose-
welt. While the announcement has not
been made officially from the White
House, nor will be of course until
after the nomination of Secretary Taft
for the Presidency at the convention
1t is admitted that General Wright
will succeed to the portfolio of war.
This selection is considered an ideal
one in every way, 1t was recommended
by both Secretary Root and Secretary
Taft, and has a political significance
of no mean Importance. General
wright is peculiarly fitted to take up
the work of the war Department wher
Secretary Taft leaves off. He
was with the Secretary in
the Philippines at the time
Judge Taft was at the head of
the Philippine Commission and served
with him during the period of recon-
struction of the government of the
islands; later was charged with the
codification of the laws of the Phi
lippines and was the organizer of the
constabulary which has done such ex-
cellent work. AS American Ambas-
sador to Japan Gen. Wright remained
in Tokyo until last year. The recog-
milton OF the South by Republican
President in appointing to his Cabi-
net Southern Democrat is considered
to be an event of far-reaching signi-
ficanpa