Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-21
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

itt1On.
The vote has alarmed the Repub-
Iican leader by showing the growing
strength OF the insurgents. Twelve
Republican congressman who have al
ways voted regular joined he insnr-
gents, who have long stood out against
the speaker The recruits came main.
ly from Ohio.
Coming on The heels OF the houses
refusal to order an automobile for
the speakers personal use at govern
ment expense makes II particularly
bitter for Mr.. Cannsn, and moved him
TO make some stinging remarks.
WASHINGTON, Mar. 1S.-Yesterday
afternoon Congressman Norris of Ne
braska offered a privileged resolution
in the house increasing the member
ship of the committee on rules to
fifteen members, nine from the ma
juriiy and six from the minority. the
members TO be selected by the house
the committee to select its own chair
man and the speaker not to be eligible
for membership. The adoption of this
measure would revolutionize The house
procedure and overthrow the Cannon
regime.
Action on the resolution was I'M
mediately prevented and nj II o'clock
this morning is still being prevented,
because Speaker Cannon refused to
rule on point of order raised by one
oi his allies
The house has been in continuous
session for more than twenty-cne
hours. and with victory in their grasp
1t is reported the insurgent Republic
ans have resisted all peace overturcs
from the regulars" and are firm in
their determination TO defeat "t'zar
Cannon"
The test of strength came when
Representative Crimpacker of lndi-
ana yesterday tried to obtain con
aderation for his resolution amending
the census act. Although nobody OBJ
ieeted 10 the resolution, 1t was con
tended that the method used in bring
ing 1t up iranscended the rules of the
house. The speaker ruled against this
view but was defeated. The regulars"
brought the matter up again. and
again they were defeated. Immediate.
ly Norris offered his resolution, which
he has had In his desk since the ses-
sion opened, and the battle WAS on
over a demand for its immediate con
sideration.
WASHINGTON, Mar. 1S.--With the
allied forces of the insurgents and
a majority of seven votes In favor of
overturDing Cannon rules whenever
the question is put to the house by
the speaker and with the regulars ex.
pressing equal confidence in the ulti-
mate result. but fighting for delay. the
overnight deadlock al the capitol still
continued at 10 o'clock today. AT that
hour belated congressman were wan
dering into the house In sufficient
numbers TO Justify the expectations
that active hostiities would be re.
sumed this afternoon. From 3 Il. m.
there had been n lull III the fight, Re.
publicans and Democrats alike absent
ell themselves in groups to obtain
a wink of sleep.
WASHINGTON. Mar. iS.-From one
OF their Democratic allies came the
startling report at II o'clock today
that The insurgent Republicans are
considering II 1t is in their power TO
the sergeant at arms of the house
WASHINGTON, Mar. 1.-THE in.
creased cost of living has prompted
the United States department of agri
culture to instruct housekeepers OF
the country TO make cheaper cuts of
meat palatable. appetizing and to this
end a manual of economy in meat
cooking has been prepared, containing
variety Of receipts and general in
formation.
Economy in the Use of Meats in
the Home" is the title of the manual,
which may be procured by addressing
request 10 the secretary of agricul.
ture
Department officials state that cheap
cuts are the most difficult to prepare
CHICAGO, Mar. 1.-THE firing of
the presidential salute of twenty-one
guns on the lake front announced the
arrival OF President Taft in this city
at 1850 a. m, and at the same time
practically opening the greatest ST.
Patrick's day celebration Chicago has
ever known.
The committee OF Chicagoans and
The crowd had waited patiently and
when the presidents car drew up
there was a great. burst of cheering
The crowd surged forward to get the
first glimpse of the president but the
lines OF troops and police held them
back.
Governor Charles Deneen, Mayor
nusse. Fred w. upham and former
Judge Elbridget Haney. formed the
first committee TO welcome the presi
dent They clambered aboard the
presidents car, were received by Cap
,.t., n,,.. unJ i.d ~ M, .o f,. Tho praui.