The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
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II realize that the longer the vote IS
postponed the fewer votes We vii be
able 10 control am not unmindful OF
the work that is being done IN this Sen
ate 10 defeat the income tax amendment
TlJs seemed 70 amuss Senator Aldrich,
whose face took on a broad smile Of sat
isfaction. He told Senator Bailey that
the usual course IN such matters was 20
agree for a definite date Tor a vote on
the bill and al pending amendments. and
that lie was ready 10 begin such nesotia-
tons AZ any time
He added that he had arranged 10 take
Up the lumber schedule to-day, and sug-
gested to Mr. Bailey that II his CORE
spOndence required his attention he could
very well remain away. as there were
enough formal speeches on the lumber
duty scheduled 10 take Up the time,
and that he was willing 20 agree that
no votes should be taken until next week
Mr. Bailey then gave notice that he
would on tomorrow move an amend
ment 10 the bin providing for an income
tax
Daniel Critfcises AIdrich.
Senator Daniel. the leading Democratic
member OF the Finance Committee. took
occasion 70 crlticise Senator AIdrich and
the majority Of the Finance Committee
for the manner in which they had han
died the bill. He said that they had
taken possession OF the measure. and
had not even allowed the Democratic
members Of the Finance Committee or
the other Senator's TO have the benefit Of
the testimony given before the Repub-
lican members Of the Finance Commit
tee on the tariff schedules
The general atmosphere Of the Senate
yesterday was one Of impatienCe because
Of the slow progress that IS being made
with the bill. The leading Democrats sp-
peared TO be almost as much disguised
by the obstructive tactics as were their
Republican colleagues.
Fight over Auto Duty.
There was a long discussion when the
paragraph imposing a . per cent ad
valorem duty on automobiles, bicycles,
ana motor cycles was reached Senator
Bailey. whose antipathy TO the auto Is
well known, wanted 10 know Il this rate
was the highest rate OF 6uty that would
yield the greatest amount Of revenue,
It II was not. he wanted TO increase the
duty. Then Senator Hale took occasion
to remark that the automobile is not
/ only luxury. but also a nuisance The
small revenue collected from their I'M
portatioa is, he said. practically the only
vindication Of their existence.
Senator Beveridge impatiently called
the attention Of the Senators 10 the fact
that they were wasting time. 8Ir- Hale
rose 10 reply 10 Mr.. Beverage. and said
he ought not TO accuse any other Senator
Of wasting the time Of the Senate
The Senator from Indiana" Nj Hale
added. should curb his inpauence II
cri;icising older-I shall not say better
( Senator'S
At the conclusion Of the discussion the
duty on automobiles was increased TO 8
per cent ad valorem-
Mr. fS6rich announced that to-day hs
would ask that the Senate fix a date fol
& final vote upon the tariff bin and al
pending amendments.
Senator Hale presented an order. whicl
was referred te the Finance Comnittee
providing that until further notice IN,
Senate shall convene at II O'Clock IN tn,
morning. and AZ $50 O'Clock take reces.
Until O'Clock, and adjourn for the dal
al Il O'Clock.
II is probable that night sessions vii
be commenced on Monday next