The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-06

When Senator Dixon said Senator FL
hns accused him of forming an alliance
with the Democrats. the rotund states
man from West Virginia took occasion
TO say few words about the so-called
insurgents, and his words were eompli-
mentary rather than otherwise
L don't know any insurgents" said
Senator Elkins. I don't want 70 know
any, and, what is more I don't believe
there are any insurgents ! want all OF
the so-called irregulars i'm the RepubH-
can party and will do all I can 10 keep
them in. for we need all we can get
this fall"
The colloquy between the two Senators
furnished no little amusement for the
large number Of Senators present.
Instead Of patronizing the House gym
nasium. the members have a vote by
tellers after a sleepy session When a
viva voce is taken and there is doubt. a
division IS called for, and then, in order
20 stretch their legs, tcllers are de-
manded. and short Marathon walk is
INDUCED in. BY this means the law
makers get their usual daily exercise.
After the interesting interchange Of
sentiments between Senators Dixon and
Elkins, Senator Money spoke on the
situation IN the Senate, and in a few
well-chosen words testified % the ability
and strength OF purpose displayed by the
insurgent Senator'S. Later. when talk
ing 10 friend I'm the lobby. the minority
leader justified their actions, "and," said
he, with much emphasis. take my posi-
ton as an example
II don't command the Democratic
party nor does the Democratic party
command me. The party can instruct me.
and it is then Up TO me-"
Senator Bourne delivered his speech
on Popular government" yesterday.
Prior 20 his advent into the Senate,
Senator Bourne had never made speech
before a gathering. but since entering the
Senate he has made AT least two memo
rable addresses 20 that body. The first
one Of Importance was on a business
form Of government and the second that
of yesterday The anticipation Of some
thing good attracted large number OF
Senators. who remained throughout the
speech. Those who heard the adj
dress were not disappointed. for the sub
ject was covered in a mastery style.
The points considered showed thought,
and they were presented In clear and
concise manner Senator Bourne makes
/ no pretensions 20 oratory, but his delivery
was in a strong voice and his enunci-
alton was perfect His we'll known
honesty of purpose and the high regard
for him by all the Senator'S attracted
Democrats as well as Republicans, anl
De was listened 20 with marked atten-
ton The speech, delivered in such a
quiet but forcible manner, stirred up a
hornets nest and Senator Bacon took the
floor immediately after Senator Bourne
He complimented the oregon Senator
on his instructive remarks. Senator
Bacon also took the occasion TO fire some
weH-directed shots al the spells sys-
TEN. the manner Of appointing post
masters and IL was a safe bet that the
ears Of the Postmaster General burned
20 white heat yesterday afternoon.
Senator Brown, In a complimentary ref
ereuce 20 Senator Bournes effort. asked
that it be printed as a public documen;
and that $1,000 copies be distributed for
the benefit OF the people AT large, but
the proposition was objected 20. Sena-
tor Bourne received the congratulations
of all the Senators present
Representative Gaines. Of West Virginia
is a man Of large stature and nerve. but
even he at times has 10 give way TO the
wiles Of woman. lie was seated in a car
leaving the Capitol, and when the car
reached Union Station q number Of pas
Sengers eptered a charming miss with
a box large enough 10 hold one Of Senator
Heyburn's speeches, evidently containing
a hat. seated herself next 10. the big West
Vrginian. one Of her companions sug-
gested that she put the box on the front
platform Of the car. But no; the young
miss would not part with her precious
burden, and instead planted II directly ir
/ front Of Representative Gaines. The mar
who IS ever ready TO engage in debate
blushed, hut didn't squirm. When the car
got farther down town, Representative
Clayton and his bride Of few weeks
entered MIR Gaines changed his seat a
once 10 the side Of Mrs Clayton, and WITH
sigh of relief told her all about how
. he and her husband legislated FOX suffer