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Taft announced that this afternoon he
would Issue his call for an extra SEES
sion Of congress, setting April as the
date.
He was prevailed upon to yield to
the Democrats and defer the beginning
ct the extra session until April a.
The senate adjourned and imme-
diatety after adjournment the. presi-
dent went into conference with the
leaders, especially az to the date Of the
extra session.
Washington, March 6.-The house
adjourned sine die, following speech
by Speaker Cannon in which he dis
cussed the policy he had sought to OBJ
serve in presiding over the lower house
of congress. The speaker expressed
faith that the next house would OBJ
serve fair play under the constitution.
The GROWING move of the house
Democrats against the permanent tar
III board bill was sprung by starting a
well organized filibuster to defeat the
bill as soon as that measure as amend
ed by the senate was offered on the
floor. The bill was reported to the
house at $3.50 this morning, having
been rushed over from the senate. Re-
publican Leader Payne asked unani-
nous consent for the house to agree to
the senate amendments on the bill.
Mr.. Foster of Illinois, Democrat, OBJ
jected. Mr.. Dalzell of Pennsylvania,
chairman of the rules committee, then
reported the special so-called force rule
cutting off debate on teh bill and pro-
viding that at once upon adoption of
the rule the previous question be or
dered on the bill and amendments. Mr..
Foster retailiated by making the point
this move.
\ $500 Fitzgerald In Command.
Mr.. Fitzgerald of New York then
took charge of the filibuster He made
a point Of no quorum and Mr.. Dalzell
countered by moving call of the
house. The Democrats endeavored to
absent themselves from the house
chamber SO as to prolong the proceed
fngs. Mr.. Fitzgerald called for di-
vision on Mr. palzeil's motion and d
division was ordered 100 to 81. Mr..
Fitzgerald then demanded the ayes
and nays on the motion for call of
the house. The Democrats continued
leaving the hall. Mr.. Payne indig-
nantly protested and demanded that
the names OF those leaving the cham,
bar De recorded. The call of the house
was refused SO to 121.
Speaker ignored Democrats. \
Wild confusion broke when Speaker
Cannon ignored Democras s ana ordered
roll call on the general deficiency
3 bill. The speaker ordered the ser
geant-at-arms to take the mace and
for members to take their seats. The
roll call proceeded and riotous con-
fusion. Democrats protested wildly.
The roll call on the previous question
on the tariff board bill had been
stepped meantime to give way to this
roll call.
Regular order" was constantly de-
manded.
"uncie Joe" Ready to Fight.
In front Of the speakers desk, Mr..
johnson Of Kentucky, Democrat,
sought to have his name recorded.
The speaker delayed recognition of
him. - wish you were a younger
man" shouted Mr.. Johnson. "I'll take
mo advantage Of my age. retorted the
speaker belligerently. 81!
The house wildly cheered the speak
81. The speaker again order out the
sergeantsat-arms with his mace when
the Democrats sought to recommit the
general deficiency bill. The roll call
on the tarif board bill as to whether
\ the previous question should be order.
ed on that measure was then resumed
Fey: reg. IN.
various protests and motions Of = dill.
& atory nature
The speaker wildly pounded for
~ u OF order was
thrown to the winds BY the Demo
Scrats u
ISs The eeht for the tarin board bill
gtven up by Republican Leader
y Payne ~ III: 81 ID. He asked the
friends ~ the bill to Join IN vacatina
gag rule. This eliminated the
& tnS Aaure s.ts.
e Aband onment of the tariff board
hill He'd the tprInoil III the house
Gnd the blockad4 conference reports
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shinx tons March The senat.