Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
ALLEGED TROLLY BOND DEAL
IS DENIED BY S. G.. McLENDON
ON TARIFF
ALMOST IN SIGHT
As Each Amendment Was Offer
ed, Aldrich Moved to Lay on
the Table and 1T Was So
Ordered"

WASHINGTON, July s.-A depressing
suggestion Of a protracted session of the
senate to conclude the consideration of
the tariff bill was contained in motion
presented by Senator Aldrich as soon as
tho senate convened today. With the ex-
perience Of last nights session in mind
Mr.. Aldrich moved to amend the order
of procedure by striking out the pro-
vision for an automatic adjournment at
I O'Clock. Senator Bailey had gone over
to the desk Of Senator Daniel, who was
about TO resume his speech on the cor
poration tax. The two senators heard
the motion, but neither they nor anybody
else made objection, and 1t was agreed to.
This attitude on the part of two DEM
ocratic senators was due not to a failure
to hear Mr.. Aldrich's suggestion, but
to a general understanding among Demo-
Gratis as well as among Republicans that
the final vote on the tariff bill should be
taken before adjournment today.
NO FIXED HOUR SET.
There was no effort to reach an under
standing as to the hour, but the general
feeling was that whether early or late
the measure should be disposed of before
leaving the senate chamber. 1t has been
supposed that much time would be con-
sumed in the discussion of the tobacco
tax, but even before that item was reach
ed II had been arranged that there would
be comparatively little effort to alter the
finance committees schedule.
Senators Daniel, of Virginia, and Brad
ley, Of Kentucky, were displeased with
the action Of the committee, but realizing
that any effort TO change the result would
prove futile, both decided to waste little
time in that direction.
The uncompleted corporation tax pro-
vision was the first subject of the days
consideration. and Senator Daniel resum-
ed the speech he began yesterday. He
promised not to speak for more than if
teen minutes. His remarks were in de-
Tense of his amendment levying a tax of
Ia OF per cent on the gross receipts of
corporations which have a capital stock
Of more than $780, co.,
I'VE have worthy man in the presi-
Dental chair" declared Mr.. Daniel, "a
judicial man OF great mind and of great
heart. have no sentiment of opposition
to the proposition because of it's source.
On the contrary, / look to It as of the
highest responsibility"
Mr.. Bacon suggested that the Virginia
senator change his plans for taxing cor
porations, making It apply also to cor
poratlons unat nave gross receipts of more
than 100000 annually.
BACON VERSUS ALDRICH
Upon suggestion of Mr. Daniel. Mr.. Ba-
con offered his amendment as an amend
ment to the proposition made by the Vir-
ginia senator.
II move to lay the amendments on the
table," CURLY interposed the chairman of
the finance committee.
Which amendment interposed Mr..
Bacon. rising in his place. with a show of
antagonism.
Both, il can" said Mr.. Aldrich.
II rise to a point of order, If I can
have the attention OF the CHAIR" persist
! ed Mr.. Bacon.
The senator from Georgia always has
the attention of the chair, If he VIII state
his point Of order" replied Vice President
Sherman in suave tones that suggested
harmony.
II do not wish to be considered as
Gliding the chair" replied Mr.. Bacon,
but 1 do insist upon a right to have
my motion put to the senate
THE chair always does that" retorted
the vice president, smiling.
ARE LAID ON TABLE.
After a short exchange of views, the
G0ntinuecI IN Pare Three