Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-05-31
CONGRESS
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the holding of the subject before the
senate for any further time held in
it such possibilities in the way of
a continuing of the filibuster that,
in the interest Of a speedy disposal
of the measures sand early final adj
journment of congress, they were
persuaded to change their minds
and forego the intention of express
ing their views. l{
End Came Suddenly.
The end of the filibuster came
with suddenness that was almost
startling. When Senator Gore con-
cluded, after having spoken for two
hours, it was the opinion among
those who were not in the confidence
of the leaders, that the end Of the
fight was still a long way off and
even the leaders were not certain
that it was not. 1t was generally
understood that Senator Stone would
attempt to resume his speech and
that Senator LaFollette also would
make a determined fight to regain
the floor.
AS Senator Gore resumed his seat,
Vice President Fairbanks prompt
" stated that the question was on
the adoption of the adoption of the
conference report, and that under the
orders of the senate, previously
adopted, yea and nay vote would
be taken This announcement was
made by the vice president in a MAJ
ter of fact way, but it meant the
final touch to the most important
Legislation of the session. B
While the vice president was still
speaking, Senator Hepburn Of Idaho,
was on his feet demanding recogni-
ton, but the clerk had commenced
to call the roll before the vice presi-
dent recognized him, and point Of
order was made by Senator Gallinger
that the call could not be interrupt
ed. This settled the Idaho senator,
who demanded that he be given a
hearing.
Gallinger Objects.
.Is there objection?'' asked the
vice president.
"I object" said Mr.. Gallinger.
''If you find out what am going
to do you will not raise SO much
fuss about it," retorted Senator Hey
| burn.
''The rules will shut you out" re-
marked Senator Gallinger.
1--WE will see whether they will
shut me out" shouted Senator Hey
burn. and when the clerk started
4 to resume the calling Of the roll he
demanded that it stop. The vice
president, however, sustained the
objection and the calling Of the roll
proceeded. When the vote had been
announced and a lively skirmish
between Senator La Toilette and
4 Senator Aldrich over reconsideration
had been settled, Senator Hepburn
| was given the floor and explained
his reasons for voting against the
bill.
Before the roll call had been com
4 pleted Senator La Toilette, who had
come into the chamber a short time
before, and who showed no signs oil
the strain he had been under, made
j parliamentary inquiry as to whether
j he could not change his vote Of mo
to Eyes" in order to move recon.
sideration.
He was shut off on a point of order
made by Mr.. Aldrich.
Then in order to take no chanc
4 es," he answered, Il change my vote
and do SO for the purpose Of moving
/ for reconsideration. =
La Toilette Shut Out.
4 But he was not allowed to make
| the motion. As soon as the vic,
! president had announced the resul
| of the vote, Senator'S Aldrich AMI
4 La Toilette demanded recognition
4 The former was recognized and NOV
4 ed to reconsider the vote by which
the report had been adopted. Sen
ator La Toilette fought hard for rec
i ognition and made a point Of orde
that Senator Aldrich was out Of OF
Der when he made his motion. Thi
point was not sustained by the chai
and Senator Foraker then moved t,
lay Senator Aldrich's motion on tn
table.
Before this motion could be put
Senator La Toilette appealed froI
the decision OF the chair on his poin
or order. but on motion OF Senate
Foraker the appeal was laid on th
table by vote Of 53 to 9. Befor
!, this vote had been taken Senator u
Toilette had been recognized by tn
crowds In the gallery and they vie
! orously applauded him until caution
: ed by the vice president that orde
must be maintained. Senator Forai
] er then renewed his motion to La
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