The Washington herald., 1909-02-05

Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey, again
appearing In the role OF the farmers
friend" yesterday continued his TRADE
against the automobile.
Senator TIIlmzn opposed the Texan.
and. while defending the horseless car
rage. made it understood that he objected
70 IRE reckless hurrahing'' OF autos
about the streets Of Washington.
An extended coTlouuy between the two
Democrats occupied much time during
the consideration OF the District appro-
pristion bin, but the oratorical efforts
helped the Democratic flibuster wonder
fully.
Determined that the confirmation Of ".
D. Crun. the negro who has been renom-
mated collector Of the port Of Charleston.
S. c, shall not b decided until after
March (. the Southern Senators were
given little opposition In their efforts BY
the Republicans yesterday.
Horse Versus Automobile.
The discussion as to the relative merits
Of the horse and the automobile created
much amusement to the gallery specta-
tors, and several times an outburst Of
applause az TiIlman's witty sailies were
checked by the Vice Presidents gavel
The coHoquy began when the South
/ CaroIinian asked Senator Gallinger. in
charge OF the District bill. what were
the duties OF the automobile board. 70
which an appropriation was about 10 be
given
! On learning that its sole business was TO
/ Issue licenses, the "pitchfork statesman"
i depIorsd the absence OF any remedy to
/! enforce the obedience OF the police regu-
la-i0ns AGAINST speeding. He took occa-
4 SION TO criticise the recent stand taken
by Mr.. Bailey on the subject as that
i gentleman entered the chamber unno-
ticed.
When Senator Tillman resumed his seat
he exhibited some surprise on seeing his
fcollesgus seated next 10 HIM Mr.. Bailey
lthsreupon began his defense against the
south CaroIInIauAs gO0d-natured criticism.
and repeated his assertions. made WINE
the legislative, executive, and judicial sp-
iprouriation BIN was under consideration
several weegs ago.
Closing his remarks the Texan said; u
an alarmed when see those officials in
: high places set tbs fashion for auto
mobiles. I am against the product OF the
factory supplanting the product OF the
farm"
Replying to Mr.. Bailey's assertions Sen
: ator TiIlnan said: Il think his position
IS uutenable. ! am reluctant 20 contradict
: him, but must confess that II as he says
liz Is wrong for the automobile 20 take the
= place OF the horse. Il must be horrible
that the railroad takes the place Of the
: wagon"
Z Tells OF London.
Mr.. Talman was about to explain an
observation made by him while & Lon
don last summer. when Senator Bailey
! remarked: Il am sorry the Senator has
: brought back foreign notions"
; Il have not brought back foreign no.
tons, but I merely desire 10 refu;e the
Senator's assertion that there are not
sufficient horses in England because OF
1.-THE automobile traffic. Should England
need horses for her cavalry in an emer-
gency, she has great fleets 20 go for
them. I failed to see that London was
: overTunning with automobiles in fact I
noticed very few"
The Senator lacks logic in his COM
= parsson OF the railroad and automobiles.
Should these machines supplant the
horse, and signs point 70 that indication
now. It would cause the country populs-
. tions TO pour into the cities, which are
: oTercrowded IN some quarters. already,
! It Is in the cities that anarchy. socialism.
Z and other vices are bred, and If I had my
way I would take the inhabitants Of the
Sums and transplant them into the coun-
try where tke forces OF agriculture need
help. This movement, IN my opinion.
= toward the hOrseless age, is drawing
citizens from the country, which God
made, to the cities. which men made"
: This flow OF reason on Mr.. Bailey's part
I caused the South Carolinan 10 ask, DC
s you reckon well ever get blowing with
Z autOs?''
!, Senator's on both sides OF the chamber
Y failed TO conceal their amusement at this
! Following a few more remarks in which
j. the Texan seriously chided Mr. Tillman
the latter declared: I an a pure and
simple farmer. not a capitalist Ike ny
= colleague, who probably has acquired
: much land. I didn't intend to arouse the
= Senator, but 1 stil believe he IS wrons
!. when he 'boos and Shoes at automobiles
Z The horse is not going out Of business
II the parties who speed about our streets
delight In such sport, I co not mind II
!. they should by accident fall out and
: break their neclzs. but I don't want then
: 70 break my leg
Surprised at Bailey.
j: Il am surprised that my colleague i.
: trying TO find way to keep people from
riding IN automobiles by straying intc
: the realms of-weI, won't say what"
Words fail the Senator" Bailey IN
terposed.
-Straying into the realms Of iilegif1mate
logic" TiIlman replied.
. Concluding the cOlloquy, Senator Bailey
said: 4 repeat. Mr.. President. I do not
think the government ought to set the
? example and encourage people TO uss
I these machines. When I stand up for the
7 man who tills the soil, cheerfuily bear
e the opprobrium OF standing in the way OF
: science and progress. fail to see where
q there is very much progress IN these
, new ideas where men are killed. how.
ever
Both Senators agreed that the police
5 department OF the District had It within
4 its power % stop reckless speeding OF
: the highways Of the National Capital
Z and urged that additional legislation be
; enacted II necessary to put an end tc
= this lawIessness.''