Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-31
W Of fnlsusIeR Vas SUDDEN
Vice President Fairbanks Ruled
Aaainst obstruetionists and as the
Majority Of Senators Were Tired
No Fight was Made Against His
Decision On Point Of Order.
(By Associated Press.)

WASnlNSlOiS, -. S-' NA"S ~ :,
=: 80 O'Clock today the SENATE adopted
the report of the cenferees OF the
two houses Of Congress on the Ar
drich-vreeland emergency bill by the
decisive vote Of 43 to %. and thus was
taken the last. congressional step
necessary toward the. enactment OF
emergency currency legislation. the
LEGISLATION towards which Congress
has directed its principal effort since
it convened last December.
The result came Unexpectedly soon.
but not until the Senate had been
well worn out by filibuster which.
while NOT largely supported, made up
in. intensity what It lacked in num-
beers. ; -. -,
The obstructive tactics were begun
ty senator Ia toilette. Republican,
Of Wisconsin. when the report was
taken up by the Senate yesterday ana
after being prosecuted by him all last
night, was continued today by Senator
Stone, Democrat, OF Missouri and
fRS s5Es lie record as
7sIsx distSnSs speech maker, speak
ins more HAN rs hours Continuously.
n. 800 held the floor for six hours
anAb limost without interruption and
Gore spoke for something more
than two hours.
II looked for a time as If the fill
busters might be able TO continue
their tactics we'll into, II not through
the night, and during the afternoon
some CONSERVATION was created In
the Senate by the report. this time
we'll authenticated, that Senator Jen
Davis was on his way to Washing
ton and would be here to assist the
filibuster with a two days speech. pro
vided the directors could hold out
until Monday morning.
Many OF the senators had been in
their seats almost cOnstinuousiy
since IL o'clock Friday and there was
q general relief when at 1870 p. m. the
suggestion for a recess was received
BY the Republican leaders from the
Democratic side.
End Came Suddenly.
The end OF the filibuster came with
q suddenness that was almost START
ing. When Mr.. Gore concluded after
speaking for two hours 1t was the
opinion among those not in the conf.
dence OF the leaders that the end
of the fight was still long way on.
As Senator Gore resumed his seat.
Vice President Fairbanks promptly
stated that the question was on the
adoption Of the conference report and
that under the orders Of the Senate
previously adopted. yea aud nay vote
would be taken.
While the vice president was still
speakins Senator Hepburn. Of Idaho.
vas on his feet demanding reeogni-
ton hut the clerk had commenced 10
call the roll before the Vice President
recognized him and the point OF or
der was made nv Senator GaIiinser
thu. the call could not BE- interrupted.
This nettled the Idaho senator who
demanded that he be given a nearing
Is there objection" asked the
Ice President.
Il object said Mr.. GaiIinger.
III Won find out what am going to
do you will not raise 80 much inss
about it, retorted Senator Hepburn.
The rules will SHUT Won cut. sere
pe,v remarked Senator Gallinser.
I'VE will see whether they wiz shut
me ont, shouted Senator Hepburn
ssd when the clerk started TO resume
the calling OF the roll. he demanded
that u stop.
Objection ssssss~ed.
The Vice President. however. sns.
tanned the objection and the calling OF
the ron proceeded.
When the vote had been announced
recon alteration had been settled. STns-
IA roIlctte and Senator Aldrich over
reconsideration had been settled Scna
for Heyburu was given the hoor ans
,1plaiped his rtasons for yo'ins
against The bin.
before the roll call had been ac.
repiea Senator Ia FoIis,ie' who had
come Into the chamber short time
hs,o-e snd Who showed no signs Of
IRE strain he had been under. mahc
par,iamentsry inquiry as 20 whe,her
he could not change his vote OF NO
10 ~yes" On order 10 move . recon-
s.derstSos. He VS. sa-t on On Q
point Of crder made bv Mr.. Aldrich.
Tier ia ORDER to tske no chances,
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