Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-11

broad breach between the "OrganiZa
ton" Republicans in the House of
Representatives and the Republican
insurgents was widened perceptibly
today. J Tonight there was every evil
dence that the mutually hostile acts of
the past few days would continue with
consequent increasing bitterness.
1t became known today that the par
ty caucus will be invoked against the
Insurgents and on every occasion when
there are differences between the Re-
publicans that Insurgents will be made
to follow the program or be forced out
side the pale of the party
The announcement did not discomfort
the recalcitrant representatives They
were free in their opinions that no
compulsory measures by the organiza-
ton would avail anything If the test
of regularity lies in following the
machine" as several denominated it,
they prefer to be irregular, they saw.
The first pitched battle will occur. it
is believed, over the selection of the
committee by the House to investi-
gate the Ballinger- Pihchot imbroglio
which is several days in the future.
The House Republicans doubtless will
hold caucus to choose a committee
and map out program and here the
Insurgents, it is predicted, will fish
or cut bait" One Insurgent said
privately today that they would not
attend any caucus if they knew there
was a pre- arranged plan to discredit
them.
underwood speaking for the Demo-
Gratis of the House, said the minority
would probably hold a caucus also on
the Ballinger- Pinchot inquisition.
There is prospect of a joint Demo-
cratlc-Republican Insurgent commit
tee chosen to oppose the committee o.
the regular Republicans, which would
bring about a test battle on the floor
Washington, Jan. 10.-A defiant
statement which stamps the attempt
to read them out of the Republican,
party as Unfair and malicious" and
defines Speaker Cannon's administra-
ton in the House as the climax of
autocratic control was issued tonight
after meeting of the Insurgent Re-
publican members of the House.
In the effort to becloud the real is
sue, an unfair and malicious attempt
is being made to represent US as op-
posed to President Taft's administra-
ton and policies. There is not even
a semblance of truth in this accusa-
ton. Without exception we are firm
supporters of Republican doctrines and
President Tafts administration.
we are banded together for a
single purpose and no other Our sole
aim as body is to restore to the
House of Representatives complete
power of legislation in accordance with
the will of majority of it's members.
we are striving to destroy the sys-
tenn of autocratic control which has
reached it's climax under the present
Speaker"
Washington, Jan. 1O.-The Senate
committee on public lands today re-
convened and amended its resolution
providing for the Ballinger-Pinchot in
vestigation so as to leave to the House
the method of selecting it's member
ship of the committee
The Senate adopted the resolution as
reported by the committee, after de-
feating an amendment proposed by
Senator Newlands which would per
NIT ANY official or ex-officiar' whose
conduct might be considered, to ap-
pear in person or by counsel.
Much to the surprise of many sena-
tors. Mr.. Nelson reported without de-
lay on the House resolution. The
measure reported by the Senate public
lands committee, as amended today
was offered as a substitute. He OBJ
tanned immediate consideration.
Newlands offered an amendment
providing that ANY official or ex-offi-
cial whose conduct might figure in the
investigation be allowed to appear be-
fore the committee or any sub com
mittee either in person or by counsel.
This amendment was promptly op-
posed by Nelson. who said such a
course was unusual and was merely
a reflection upon the committee. The
amendment was defeated and without
further discussion the joint resolution
of the Senate as substitute for the
House measure was passed as reported
by the committee.