The Washington herald., 1909-05-28
ALDRICH DEFERS
INCOME TAX VOTE
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pone. and then we can get vote on
the main question and pass It without a
minutes delay"
Mr.. Cummins declared that he was
ready TO vote on the matter at any time
Senaeor Borah. Of Idaho. one Of the lead
ing Republican advocates OF the income
tax. warned the Republican leaders not
70 trifie with the question. Let US vote
il up or vote II down" he said. I'VE owe
that much to ourselves and to the Re-
publican party. ask the Senator from
Rhode Island to permit Us 10 have vote
on the main question
Senator Aldrich was earnest IN HIS re-
ply to Mr. Borah. 7 would not be true
70 my obligations as a Senator and as
chairman OF the committee In charge Of
this bill If I did not persist in my de-
termination 10 press this measure for
consideration. he said. He intimated
that If his party associates forced his
plans they could take the leadership.
And I say now, and I say 1t 10 every
Senator said Senator Aldrich, turning
to his Republican colleagues, that I viii
not be swSrveG from my purpose 10 keep
the schedules Of this bill constantly be-
fore the Senate until they are disposed
Of"
Replying. Mr. Bailey chided the insur-
gent Republicans. That Is a touching
appeal 10 the loyalty Of that side which
have no doubt will be effective. said he.
I can never hope 10 aspire 70 the posi-
ton OF leadership and knowledge OF tariff
Affairs that the Senator from Rhode Is
land possesses, o. TO his remarkable IA
eihty for the management OF men,
TrtfIes with People.
Shaking a warning finger at the Repub-
leans, Mr. Bailey continued. IF you
care TO trifs with the consciences Of the
people, the responsibility IS upon you, the
advantage and the glory Of the victory
win be mine.
The Senator declared that nine out OF
every ten people in the United States de-
sired an income tax He said that his
correspondence came mostly from Repub-
hcans. and indicated an overwhelming
sentiment be avOwed himself ready to
go before the people on the income tax
as an issue. He told the insurgent Repub-
leans that they were eager 10 vote for II.
but were restrained by the appeal TO party
loyalty made by the Senator from Rhode
Island.
Senator Lodge reminded his colleagues
that he came from & state that had al
wsy-s had an income tax. and avOwed him
self believer IN such a tax when cir
.cumstances required Il
He warned the Republicans that their
duty was 70 pass taTilT bill. To inter
Ject the Income tax amendment into the
bill 81 this stage would obviously pro-
duce an excess Of receipts over expend-
ituTes. and neCessitaIe a readiUstment
generally.
Leads TO Failure
This would probably lead 70 the failure
Of al tariff legislation, and the result
would be disastrous 10 the country
and to the Republican party for It
would mean a continuation OF the aCita-
ton for revision. He soothed Mr.. Bailey
with the assurance that the Republicans
had been intrusted By the country with
the responsibility for the tariff legislation.
and were willing 70 take full responsi-
biiity
Senator Bacon produced what he con
ceived 70 he precedent 70 show that
motion 10 refer 10 a committee an amend
ment 20 pending bill was not IN order.
But Mr.. BacOn's contention was promptlv
swept aside and the vote taken. As the
roll call proceeded, showing that Chair
man Aldrich was winning in his prelini-
nary skirnish with the income takers.
Mr. Bailey took from his pocket the list
OF Republican Senator's that had been
handed 70 him three weeks ago, cn which
he had based his hoPes OF success. As
one after another OF those named IN the
list voted with Mr. Aldrich. the Senator
from Texas checked then names and
made comments 10 the Senator's sitting
near him.