The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-30

NV 1AsHlNGION, May 2s.-lt mas
nv been long time since the
AA/ Senate has been tied up by
Wv filibuster with such slen-
der support as was in evi-
dence to-day when Senator La Toilette
undertook to defeat the conferences
report on the Aldrich- -vree1and cur
rency bill by talking 1t to death.
| The report being brought up short
ly after 1 o'clock, Mr.. La Toilette took
the floor. I1e insisted that quorum
should be maintained at all times. and
| up to 6 o'clock he had demanded twen-
| ty roll calls. He thus was able to
obtain more or less relaxation and at
the bill in their seats. The heat was
excessive and many were very restless
under this restraint. 1t soon became
evident that the Republicans would
have difficulty in maintaining the
presence of majority. and 1t was Just
be suspended whenever the necessary
fortylseven Senator's were not press
ent.
Called to Order.
Mr. La Toilette complained OF his
recent illness. and during much OF
the day leaned strongly upon the arm
of his chair, half sitting as the talked.
He engaged Aldrich in a coloquy con-
cerning the provisions of the currency
bill, and later declaring that the chair-
man OF the Finance Committee had not
been frank" in his replies, he was
called to order, and only after a vote
of the Senate had restored him to his
right to the floor did he continue his
remarks. All Senator's except Mr.. For-
! aker voted to permit him to continue.
Shortly before 6 o'clock Mr.. La Toilette
inquired whether proposition would
be agreed to strike out railroad bonds
and stocks from the list of securities
contemplated In the conference agree
ment. but Mr.. Aldrich promptly de-
clined the offer. saying the adoption
4 OF the report was the only question
before the Senate. and adding that so
neither power nor disposition to make
the concession suggested. Mr. Aldrich5
J declared that the report would remain
before the Senate until March 4. 1909.
Il II necessary
Democrats Not 3Ob.tructins.
4 During the late afternoon all alb
] sent Republican Senators were notified
to be present. on the ground of me
cessity.'' the important problem being
! the filbuster shall wear itself out.
Mr.. La Toilette threatened during
the day to keep the Senate in session
three weeks. but the support he will
| get In order to continue his tactics
when at the end of his physical ems
durance Is yet to be seen
It is understood that Senator Stone.
who was opposed to the bill, would
give active support to the ilibuster,
and Senator Gore manifested some
sympathy at times by noting the abs
sence OF a quorum.
| AS II body. however. the Democrats
were as positively opposed to the OBJ.
structed as were the Republicans.
Many Rumora OF Help.
At 1915 o'clock P. NJ. Mr.. La Toilette
showed no signs Of fatigue. Several
times he became earnest, and taxed
| his voice more than usual, and it was
4 thought from that fact that he had
relief In sight. 1t was learned that
i Senator Stone. who had gone to his
hotel earlier In the evening. had left
word that he was to be called before
midnight There We're all kinds of
rumors circulating, including one that
Senator Jeff Davis had telegraphed Mr.. y
!, La Toilette that he was coming. and
to hold out until he reached Washing
ton. This could not be confirmed. 1t
J, was also said that several Democrats
!. had received dispatches from Mr.. Bryan.
urging them to join In the filibuster.
but this story was not generally cred-
tied. 1t met with vehement denials.
Several Republican Senators, who had
/ been telegraphed to return to WASH
Il ngton, responded saying they would y
Ibe here tomorrow. Republican lead-a
ers say they will have a quorum from
/ their own membership tomorrow, and z
that they will not be defeated by a
one or two-man f1libuster IL they have
/ to keep Congress In session indie efinitely.
i In this resolution they have the SYM
/ pathy OF Speaker Cannon, who was
j frequent visitor to the Senate wing
of the Capitol, and who expressed him
4 self privately In vigorous terms con-
i corning the proceedings.
\ Stone Leaves, In Toilette speni<ing.
i Senator Stone left the Senate cham
Iber just an hour after midnight, taking
his papers and documents with him.
1.-THE Interpretation of the rules prevent
ling Mr.. La Toilette from again get-
ting the floor-if he should give It ups
Stone, who apparently grew tired Of
waiting. He would not agree. II Is
Isaid. to speak for a given number OF
hours. and the Wisconsin Senator evil
Identity feared to give UP the floor5suntil
1.-The arrival OF Senator jeff Davis, OF
Arkansas. The runlor that he would
Ibe here In few hours has been CON-
Efirmed by a telegram received at mld-#
might.
AT 1880 o'clock Mr.. la Toilette Let
lit be known that he intended to speak
luntil s or o'clock
! .Absentees Sent For.
On the twenty-third roll call. upon
motion OF Mr.. Stone. the absence OF
a quorum was developed. and the SER
I geant-at -arms was directed to bring
IN the absentees. After several min-
: lutes the requisite number OF Senator's
had answered. but nevertheless the.
4 order of the sergenat- -at-arms was ALL
/. lowed-to stand. tt *
!, When Mr. La Toilette was recognized
10 resume his speech lie said;
). II have been Informed that there ia
to be rule sprung on me here thai
| a Senator cannot speak more than
! twice on a subject in a legislative day.
II would like to know whether. u j ls