The Washington herald., 1909-07-09

coat partly OF HIS broad back before
the latter realized that something was
the matter
A few whispered words caused Mr.
Hepburn 10 desist in pressing his motion
TO adjourn. Then the correction in the
vote was announced from the rostrum
and Immediately Senator Aldrich moved
an adjournment until to-day, Just In
time 10 cut short an inquiry by Senator
La Toilette as 10 what had become Of the
report on wages paid IN Germany. which
had caused good deal OF acrimonious
discussion in the Senate a few weeks
ago.
Tired Senators Leave.
As a motion to adjourn was not de-
batable. Mr. la Toilette was not able to
hold the floor. 1Ir. Aldrich's motion pre-
vailed and the tired Senators left the
chamber.
The closing scenes in the Senste's
tariff debate were marked by speeches
in which the measure was approved or
criticised. A fair-sized crowd was In
the galleries and showed much interest
In the swan songs sung by Senators
senator Ia Toilette made The longest
address Of the evening. IN which he
criticised the Finance Committee. He
offered batch Of amendments provid-
ing for the creation OF a tariff commits
sion and for reducing duties on many
articles. every one OF which was de-
feated.
Senator Gore created amusement IN
the galleries by sarcastic references 10
Senator Aldrich as a good shepherd
who had fifty little lambs, or fifty times
As many as Mary had. 20 some Of whom
he gave lead ore and 10 others lemons.
and all OF whom were glad 70 eat out OF
his hand because ne was so good
The galleries laughed and applauded
this slap at Mr. A1drich's followers. and
Vice President sherman rebuked them
for their levity.
Senator Beveridge announced that he
and some Of the so-called progressive Re
publicans would vote against the bill, ID
emphasize their dissatisfaction with it.
although he asserted that he and the
other Republicans who would so vote
were as good protectionists as the Re
pubicans who would vote for the bill.
Mr. Beveridge's speech appears IN an
other column.
Senator Bulkeley declared that the bin
was unsatisfactory but he would vote
FOR It. He asserted that the corporation
tax was unjust. and said that there were
other more satisfactory and fairer means
or raising revenue, mentioning in par
ucular a stamp tax
AIdrieh Was Affected.
Mr.. AIdrich arose Immediately after Mr..
Beveridge finished his speech. He lis
tened impatiently while Mr.. Beveridge
was delivering his speech and when he
arose to speak IL was evident that he
was laboring under visible feeling. His
words were uttered with great delibera-
ton and made a profound impression.
He said. in effect.
In my long public service In this body
and elsewhere I have seen many occa-
sions when individuals who thought |
themselves wiser than their party asso-
ciates have made the mistake OF believ- |
ing their own individual views were the
views OF the majority OF their party as 1
sociates. In this party I have seen them (
change from one side OF this aisle 10 the
other on memorable occasion in & /
great convention Of the Republican party
have seen prominent Republicans who, I!
Ike the Senator from Indiana, believed /
that their individual views were the
views OF the party. rise and walk out OF /
the convention. But the Republican /
party has gone on.
The Republican party is a party Of /
majorities. II is ruled by majorities. The
Senator from Indiana does not speak for /
his party associates. He and his col /
leagues who will vote against this bill /
are merely recording Individual views.
He has no right 70 speak for the Presi-
dent OF the United States. This bin car
ries out every pledge made by the Re
publican party. If any Republican Sena-
tor desires 10 vote against II because OF
bis individual views, he may do so. but
he cannot speak for a majority OF the
Republican party without hearing pro-
test from me"
Mr. Aidrich was followed by Mr.. Stone
of Missouri and Mr. Crawford. Of South
Dakota In opposition to the bill.
MI Stone was facetiOus in his refer
anees 10 the speeches OF Senators Al
1rich and Beveridge. hkening them 70
-unera! orations. After such an ora
ion, he said, it was customary TO have
song. and -ecited the words OF the
song which he had often heard in his
n de Cold, Cold Ground"
Senator Crawford rpbraided Mr.. Aid
'ich for his attempt to lecture Repub-
leans whose purpose It was to vote
against the bill. He said he intended 70
exercise his individual Judgment, and
hat he would not follow the dictation
4 Mr.. Aldrich or any other Senator.
Clapp Expresses Indignation.
Senator Clapp of Minnesota. also ex-
'ressed indignation at Mr.. Aldrich's III
le lecture. declaring that he would not /
-Ote for the bill because in his opinion
did not conform to the platform
hedges OF the party. Senator Nelson.
lso Of Minnesota, took umbrase at
he remarks Of the Senator from Rhode
sland
1T takes more than the Senator from,
rhode Island and more than the State
4 Rhode Island TO read the State of I
Minnesota out OF the Republican party
When the State Of Rhode Island IS ef-
aced from the political map, the State