Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-19

tative Francis Burton Harrison and Rep
resentative Broussard, of Louisiana, as
the new minority members of the commit
tee, because of the displeasure among
the house Democrats over the action OF
these two men in joining the bolt Mon
day on the rules fight in the house. Mr..
Clark has not announced publicly, how
ever that he disapproves of the appoint
ments.
BrOussarC. To Accept?
1t is believed Representative Broussard
will accept the appointment, as he did not
attend the caucus which declared that no
Democrat should accept a committee APP
pointment without the previous approval
of the minority leader.
Representative Harrison. who attended
that caucus, announced that he would
abide by it's action.
Mr.. Harrison has been a candidate for
the appointment. If he refuses TO serve on
the committee, it is believed the speaker
will lay the matter before the house fol-
action.
Under the rules of the house only can
excuse from duty on committee, though
the practice has somewhat modified its
application. Such a question once put
to the house might prove uncomfortable
to the insurgents" on both sides of the
house.
Situation Badly Muddled
Further complications in committee as
signments are anticipated when Speaker
Cannon announces the committee on
printing, mileage and accounts Represen-
tative OConnell of Massachusetts,, prob
ably will be reappointed on the accounts
committee. Although an acting Demo
cratic whip" Mr.. O'Connel voted with
the Republicans throughout the contest
over the adoption of the rules Monday.
Mr.. Clark will probably not approve his
reappointment as whip at once. Mr..
OConnelTs seat in the house is being
contested.
1t is not believed any of these compiled
tions will interfere with the progress OF
the tariff bill.
The Democrats found early opportunity
to signify their resentment on the failure
of Speaker Cannon to recognize Minority
Leader Clark in the selection of Demi-
cratic members of committees.
81 Decline To Serve"
When the speaker undertook to fill the
committee on mileage he designated E. B
Lewis. formerly member from the Third
Georgia district, for a place on that com
mfttee. Mr.. Bartlett Immediately rose
to call attention to the fact that Mr.
Lewis was not a member of the present
house. The chair acknowledged the mis-
take and Immediately designated Mr.
Bartlett for the vacancy.
ST decline TO serve" promptly respond
ed Mr.. Bartlett.
''Then the chair appoints the gentleman
from Kentucky, Mr.. James. said Mr.. Can
non.
And" said Mr.. James, 'the gentleman
from Kentucky declines to serve. >"
Falling back on the rules, the speaker
put the question to the house. The Dem
ocrats generally voted 10 excuse Mr.
James. but the opposition from the Re-
publican side was overwhelming.
The vote was viva 'voce, and while il
was unquestionably against excusing Mr.
James, the speaker announced the oppo-
site result and named Mr.. Collier. of Mis-
sissippi AS he was not heard to object
the appointment will stand.
1t was afterward announced that Mr..
Clark would approve the selection of Mr.
Collier and as a consequence he will re
main on the committee.
Mr.. Collier is the successor of Johr
Sharp williams as the representative
from the Vicksburg district. The full
committee on mileage as finally announc-
ed is:
Kennedy, of Iowa: Lundin, of Illinois
Garner, of Pennsylvania; Collier, of Mis-
sissippi, and Denver. of Ohio.