New-York tribune., 1911-03-05

derclap OF the end % stormy week and
presaged further turmoil instead OF har-
mony. on the Republican side the insur-
gents we're chagrined at the defeat Of the
Tariff Board bill by the House, and the
regulars were disturbed at 5he prospect OF
an extra session and Of reciprocity. The
most cheerful members Of the entire body
were the lame ducks" wno put the last
days Of their legislative careers behind
them and accepted the fate OF retirement
into the quiet Of private life with no small
measure Of relief
In its closing hours the Senate was a far
more interesting picture than II commonly
& in the mid-sesson routine. Early in the
morning the crowds began 10 gather while
the Senator's, sleepy and worn. some of
them almost haggard. a result Of the tell
ing grind OF preparing and passing appro-
priation measures and resisting flibusters,
were just reviving for the final effort.
Society gathered in tho galleries TO watch
the proceedings. Mrs. Knox. wife Of the
Secretary Of state: Mrs. Ballinger. wife OF
the Secretary of the Interior. and other
members Of the Cabinet families; Mrs.
Nicholas Longworth. the Countess de
Chambrun and Mrs. Bruckner Wallngford,
Of Pittsburg, were in the reserved galleries.
with the wives OF many Senator's The
public galleries were filled carly in the
morning, and the overflow OF people me-
andered through tho corridors until after
adjournment. when the big building was
left silent and deserted.
When midnight had passed the big task
Of the closing days. the passage Of the ap-
prop-iation bills. had been accomplished:
but the trouble did not end there
After a short calm Senator Bailey tried
TO secure the passage Of :hs resolution
ratfyinG the constitution of New Mexico
Immediately the turmoil began. Senator
owen, whose filioustering propensities have
fun sway al critical moments, objected
and announced his determination 10 speak
for hours. He began shortly after a. m.
and continued. with Interruptions in which
attempts were made 10 bring up other billa
until tho last hour before adjournment.
An attempt TO take up the respportion.
mert bin met with persistent opposition
from Senator Root II being OBVIOUS that
nothing could to accomplished in the state
of mind In which the Senate found itself
oXasperated, worn and on tho verge ~
breaking out into Volcanic debate ~ any
monent-a recess vas taken from 5 until
o'clock. in which time those who did not
have conferences 10 struggle With souyr,
the available couches and padded chairs
of the committee rooms.
Minor bills were taken I'D and nassed
from o'clock until 7:Gj. whon adiourpp,o,,
Tas taken 10 straiehten out the calendar
which was awry because Of the prolon0a.
tion Of the legislative dav. At $50 O'Clock
the Tariff Board bill vas passed. 5s 10 %
nYe Democrats Messrs Chamberlain
Clarke. OF Arkansas: Newiands, Thornton
ana Owen-voting for # with the Repubu
cans. who favored II solidlv. with the ev-
cepion Of Senator Hepburn, even Mr.. Hale
voting with his party.
After the vote was taken Senator Owen
Resumed MS nl0uster against the aduis-
sion Of New Mexico without the incltlsio,,
Of Arizona. Conference reports ON seysrsl
Of the big appropriation bills remained to
be approved. and efforts were made TO dis
suade him from his announced puruos,. a.,
talking these TO death. but he was oh
durate. The insurgents argued with hin,
and Democrats appealed 10 him in vain.
Republican compromises were rejected. and
even the Vice-President, who went 10 bls
seat twice and exhorted him 10 des,st.
failed 20 change the situation lie remained
obstinate, and the Senate, oscillating be-
tween despair and anger, seemed 10 be
about TO abandon hope OF making any fur
ther progress Senator Carter suggested
that, in accordance with Senator Owens
wish, q vote be taken on the Arizona con-
stitution. but &c this the Oklahoma sens-
tor would not agree without assurance
that the resolution would pass and that
the President would approve II. Finally,
however. at 1920 O'Clock, Senator owen
yielded motion was made 10 take up the
resolution 80 amended as 20 include Ari-
zona. IL was defeated by vote OF As 10
g. the insurgents and Democrats favoring
il because OF the radical provisions for IN.
initiative, the referendum and the recall