The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-21

until the District Committee Of that
body decides what action il will take
upon the Brown resolution. now pend
ing before it. There is reason 10 believe
that the Senate Committee will hurry
its action in view Of the mar ifest senti-
ment in the House and in the city for
cheaper gas and for a restraint upon
the capitalization schemes. OF the gas
company.
Senator Brown Pleased.
Senator Brown was delighted with the
House action. This Nebrasl1an was the
leader in the Senate fight Of a few
weeks ago 10 cause an inquiry 10 be
made into the finances Of the Washing
ton Gaslight Company. He is chairman
of the Committee on Corporations Or
ganized In the District Of Columbia, and
has definite personal knowledge OF the
affairs OF the company.
7 believe the action OF the House
Committee will meet with the approval
Of a great ma jority Of the members vf
Congress-" said Senator Brown. and I
am quite certain the people Of Wash
ington will be pleased with the victory
which has been won in their interest.
We are anxious for the matter TO reach
the Senate in such shape that we can
act upon IL on its merits. When this is
the case there will be a more vigorous
effort than has been made before 10
enact regulating legislation for the com
pany."
Friends of Consumers.
These sentiments were expressed also
by Senator La Toilette. He has been
a e
sumers of Washington. lie was Sen
ator Browns most effective lieutenant
in the gas inquiry fight.
Naturally I am pleased said Sena-
tor La Follettee, Ito hear Of the action
Of the House Committee. We are all
pleased. Just wait now until the gas
measures get before the Senate. The
Washington consumers Of gas will not
lack fc- friends TO make their fight for
them at that time
Senator Bristow said the report on the
two measures was highly gratifying.
He said the progressive stand taken by
this committee would meet with the
approval OF practically the entire Dis
trict, and he anticipated that II the
House adopted the committee report the
Senate would certainly concur.
Report IN Senate Expected.
Senator Johnston Of Alabama, who is
on the Senate District Committee, pre-
ferred not TO express himself as 70 the
merits Of the gas fight. or upon the
action of the House committee. but he
was strongly Of the opinion that the
Senate Committee would make some
report upon the measures now pending
before it Just when this report will
come out Senator Johnston could not
say. but ne is satisfied that II viii be
made in a very short time
Senator Gallinger, chairman Of the
Senate District Committee, was toe
busy with the naval bill debate 10 ex.
press himself as to the House action
The New Hampshire Senator was lead
ing the fight for the two-battleship pro-
gram and denied himself to all caller,
yesterday afternoon.
Good" Says Burkett.
Good. very good" said Senator Bur.
kett, when told Of the gas victory be.
fore the House committee. TT is q
most promising step. 1 regret that the
Senate has not advanced the matter
further. When the gas question come.
to an issue in this body. however. there
Will be plenty OF sentiment in its favor
have no doubt of that.
las for getting action in the Senate
Z at this session, however, have MY
doubts. 1t viii take some time 10 ge
the gas reduction acted upon in thC
House and then il will have 70 be cod
/ sidered fully by the Senate. an
I hopeful that we can concur with III,
I House, but I have serious doubts on &C
count Of the short time existing betweer
! now and adjournment"