The Washington herald., 1909-03-12

tives Norris. Of Nebraska; steenerson. Of
Minnesota; Fowler, OF New Jersey Lind
berg, OF Minnesota: Hayes, OF California; ;
Volstead. OF Minnesota: Kendall. Woods,
Good. Pickett, and Hanger. OF Iowa, and
Garner. Of Pennsylvania
The insurgents issued a statement after
the meeting that regardless OF whatever
course was pursued there would be no
attempt 10 block the passage OF the
tarin bin or 10 delay IL IN any way. They
do not want the impression 10 get out
that they are trying 10 bluff the House
into granting the concessions for which
they are lighting but that they simply
demand square deal" and they are
going TO have g.. they say
Committee CODfers To-day.
II was also announced last night that
the steering committee. which is com
posed OF Representatives Gardner. Madi-
son. Nelson. Hubbard. and Hinshaw,
would confer to-day with the members
OF the Democratic party and agree upon
a programme Of the tight TO be begun at
the opening OF the next Congress. Until
then the insurgents decline 10 give out
any statements regarding their demands,
further than to say they VIII insist upon
taking the appointment OF committees
Out OF the hands Of the Speaker.
The Republican party whip had another
cracker tied 20 Il yesterday. and Repre-
sentative Watson was going all over
Washington applying II wherever he
thought it would be OF the most benefit.
Postmaster General Hitchcock and other
members Of the Cabinet were assisting
him In using this weapon, and last night
after they had finished their rounds they
expressed confidence that the organiza-
ton would not be shaken. Representa-
tive Watson expressed qualification over
the fact that the insurgents only had
twenty-four men who would stand pat
and vote against the rules. but in view
OF the fact that this was IN two OF the
number necessary 10 control the House
in case the Democrats stand s0lidly, the
Democrats and the insurgents asserted
this was quite an admission.
Mr.. Watson added 10 his statement that
by the time Congress opens there will
not be more than twenty who viii vote
against the Speaker. bat he admitted
this statement WAS based entirely upon
his own belief. and that he had no
pledges However. he has been unre-
lenung in his work, and said that he
would continue the fight until the last
minute.
President Taft held a conference with
Mr.. Watson in the morning. and after
leaving the White House the former In
diana Representative said the Chief Ex-
ecutive was very much pleased with the
report he had made 70 him.
Called at white House.
Later in the day Representative Lover
ing. OF Massachusetts. one Of the con-
servative members OF the Republican
party. who is also one OF the most en-
thusiastic insurgents, called al the White
House and told the President that II tbs
Cannon forces would agree 10 a commit
tee on committees 10 be appointed at the
opening Of the extra session. the insur-
gents would delay their battle agains,
the Speaker until the regular session
The President was Roncommittal. but in
sisted that under no circumstances would
II be adVisab'e for the insurgents to make
the fight at this time.
Mr.. Lowering, however. did not change
his opinion. and returned 10 the meeting
OF the insurgents last night. ready and
anxious 10 do whatever he can on the
leagues
Vice President Sherman and the Presl-
dent had a long conference yesterday
afternoon on the fight against the House
organization The Vice President is con
fident that the House organization VIII
win out IN the end, and that there vii
be no real battle put Up by the insur-
gents He thinks that before the time
comes they Will have been pacified OF
whipped into line. and that ali the IN.
easiness now is ungrounded.
After leaving the executive Office the
Vice President was asked what the Pres
ident thought about the conditions He
replied that he could not speak for the
President. but said: IF he takes my
word, he Is not IN the least uneasy about
the solidity Of the organization"
Although Vice President Sherman IS
supposed to have relinquished his hold OF
the members Of the House. this is by nc
means the case Since the fight really
took on dangerous aspect no member
Of Congress has taken more interest Ol
been more active IN trying to bring about
a settlement Of differences. He believes
that the fight OF the insurgents at thi:
time viii mean that the tariff viii bS
delayed. and he IS one Of those who arC
saying that every day this is delayed Il
is costing the government S000000.
VIII Continue His Work.
Mr.. Sherman said yesterday he would
continue his work among the member:
OF the House. and that ne did not expect
10 see as much opposition at the opening
Of Congress as there is now
The insurgents are claiming seven o
the new members OF Congress amous
their number. They are Representatives
Kendall Woods. Good, and Pickett. @