Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28
Invitation Of Rayner to
Join the Democrats.
Rosn Enough IN Republican
Party for All Elements.
Senator Bristsw Attacks System Of
Railroad Rate making.

Washington, April 27.-An invitation
given today by Senator Rayner to the
''Insurgent" senators to join the Dem
ocratic party was spurned by Senator
Doiliver on behalf of the insurgents.
This suggestion by the Maryland sen
ator followed a speech by him in the
Senate criticizing as unconstitutional
some OF the features of the adminstra
ton railroad BILL He told the "Insur-
gents'f that they were out of sympathy
with their party and should embrace
the principles of Democracy.
Mr.. Rayner's invitation to the "In
surgent" senators to join the Demo
Gratis made a general hit with the In
surgents'' themselves. quite as much
as with Democrats and Republicans.
All were wreathed in smiles through
out its delivery and he had not re-
sImed his seat before Mr.. Dolliver
was recognized. He declined Mr.. Ray
ner's Invitation with thanks He init
mated that there was room enough III
the Republican party for all elements,
He added that there was quite as
much discomfort in the Democratic
party as to its leadership as in the
Republican party" warm debate
followed.
lively tilt ensued when Senator
Bailey of Tex4s advised the Insurgents
to remain in Sympathy with the regular
Republicans if they desired/t win the
coming, cpnpaHsn. Otherwise he said.
they should join the Democracy.
The session was concluded with a
speech by Senator Bristow. who arraigrl-
ed the present system of railroad rate
making.
Washington, April 27.-"Are the In
surgents' in earnest or have they just
been flirting and coquetting with u.s."
Senator Rayner of Maryland, in mock
seriousness asked this question and 9TH
ers even more pointed, in a speech de-
livered in the Senate today on the adj
ADMINISTRATION railroad bill. He said that
the Democrats wanted no more combina-
ti0ns with the insurgents" on prelim-
mary skirmishes, but that he recalcit-
rant Republicans would be welcomed in
to the Democratic ranks if they would
only enlist and take their following with
them.
Pointing out that on almost all pre-
lirinary moves on various measures be-
fore the present Congress. the "Insur-
gents" and the Democrats have stood to-
gether. Mr.. Rayner said that when the
final vote is taken upon the bill itself
them seem leisurely to stray away from
U.S."
Now, he said, 1.-The question is, what
do our. friends mean? Are they in earn
est or, are they simply flirting and
co1netting with us? 1t is merely a tenn
love feast?
rs the senior senator from Indiana
for instance. embracing us simply for
the cctascy and transport of the mo-
rncnt or Is he willing to unite with us in
the bonds of holy political wedlock?
would like to know from him what his
future intentions are. Whenever we
have voted with him have noticed that
he cast radiant smile that is full OF
meaning in our direction, but is this
merely the symptom of momentary
passion. or Is 1t the token of permanent
affection?
II do not know how the rest of my
colleagues feel. but I am becoming
weary of being fondled and caressed,
only to be rejected and deserted when
the supreme moment arrives. When I
listen to the siren voices of the intrepid
and dashing insurgents" from Iowa,
am thrilled with the rehearsal of the
crimes of the Republican party knew
1t all along before they told me. but
they have recited it with such Demo-
cratic fervor and with such narrowing
details that the sfnsiiguant blood has
surgcd through ply veins, and they have
my pfcfontdest SYMPATHY for belonging
TO party that is governed by such de-
moralizing influences"
Mr.. Rayner formally invited the "In-
surgentS' to come into the Democratic
camp
we oner you party that is perfect
" pure and that has passed beyond the
stage OF temptation he said I'VE want
YOU and want you badly"
through many sleepless nights, Mr.
hayner said, he had thought over his
proposition. At first he had been of
opinion that the Democrats might them
serves solve the problem by going over
10 the Insurgents. but their experience
IN connection with the railroad rate bill
had been such that they could not pursue
such course with assurance of safety.
1t will be recalled" he said, that in
the railroad rate debate. under the lead
ership of ex-President Roosevelt. we
Joined hands with the insurgent forces of
the Republican party. The last words
the ex-President said to me, when we
were comforting over the critical situa-
tion, were: Now, do not give up the ship
" Mr.. President. I took his advice al
did not give up the ship. but the ship
gave me up. The night before the vote
was taken the President was out In n