The Washington times., 1910-03-21

by his enemies. and the House proceed
ed TO the consideration of routine Iegis-
lation.
Calm reflection on the defeat admin
istered to the organization last Satur-
day has convinced the party leaders
th2t it win be political wisdom to pro-
ceed not only with deliberation but also
with consideration for the feelings of
the insurgents They do not hesitate to
declare that Speaker Cannon was fool
hardy in Condemning as towards the
insurgents who declined to depose him
as Speaker. They recognize that these
insurgents were actuated by a desire
to avoid a chaotic condition OF the
House which would seriously endanger
the legislation pending before Congress.
Party Placed Above Man.
The party leaders recognize today that
it would be unwise to pack the Rules
Committee with members who are
recognized as the close friends and as
sOciates of Speaker Cannon. They are
willing TO admit that in view Of the
present temper Of the House it would be
folly TO allow the Speaker TO continue
his dominating influence. When the
his power has been broken and that he
can no longer dictate what the policy
Of the organization viii be
Il was brought I'D in a political
school" said one OF the leaders today.
which taught that the party is above
any one man or any group OF men. 1t Is
up to the House organization TO follow
that principle This House has demon
strated its opposition TO the dominating
influence Of Speaker Cannon, and the
organization must recognize that senu-
rnent If IT wishes TO avoid another disas-
trous conflict"
Will Consider Insurgent Wishes.
In making up the new Rules Commit
tee. the organization, if II follows its
present program, Will elect men who
will be acceptable to the insurgents. In
Justice to Representatives DalzelI of
Pennsylvania and Smith Of Iowa, both
members Of the Rules Committee which
was abolished Saturday, it is felt that
they should be given places on the new
committee, and so far as known there
is no determined opposition TO this plan.
Judge Smith is entirely acceptable on
all sides. and while there IS consider
able feeling against DalzeH. IL is be-
Heved IT viii not be carried 10 the point
Of open revolt
Saturday night and Sunday there
seemed to be a disposition 20 name sew
eraI of the prominent committee chair
men for the other places on the new
Rules Committee. Today the leaders
declared that this seemed to be mad
vlsable Representative Samuel Mccall
OF Massachusetts, Stevens Of Mime
sofa DENLY of Michigan. and some
member from the Pacific coast not yet
determined upon, seems to be the way
n which the leaders desire 10 make the
slate. This is being put forward as an
evidence Of good faith on the part Of
the organization in not selecting men
who are admittedly hostile TO the in
sUrEent movement
No Insurgents on Committee
The statements Of many of the in
surgeuts that they do not desire rep.
resentation on the new Rules Commit
tee is being accepted by the organization
leaders and it is improbable that the
committee viii include in its member
ship any Of the insurgents.
It is pointed out that with four Demo
Gratis and six Republicans, one Of whom
would be an insurgent, There would b,
constant danger Of a deadlock in the
event that the insurgent I2ined forces
with the Democrats.
Representative Gardner, or Massachu-
setts, one OF the insurgents, is being
pushed for a place on the committee
on the ground that his Republicanism
cannot be questioned and that his sole
reason for being in the iusurEent ranks
IS due 20 his desire 20 Iibcralize the
rHles, and that he has discouraged at
all times any attempt 10 make personal
attacks on the Speaker. II is doubtful
however. # Gardner will get a place
IN view OF the program now mapped
out.
Fight May Be Renewed.
It now seems probable that the fight
on the rules is likely 10 break out agair
ar any moment. Progressive Democrats
who did not hesitate to condemn The
Introduction Of the Burleson resolution
declaring the Speakers chair vacant
believe that the reformation OF the rules
should be carried still further.
There is a plan on foot to introduce
a resolution amending the rules I'm such
fashion that the committee would aftPT
a specified time. he compelled TO report
out any resolution referred to IL. The
object is to prevent resolutions of every
make II possible at all times for a ma
iority Of the House. irrespective Of party
lines, to make known ITS wishes
The insurgents viii be expected II
come TO the front and aid these progress
sive Democrats put through this reform