The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-05-08
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In this decided manner, Senator
Penrose of Pennsylvania, chairman OF
the finance committee, and majority
leader of the senate, placed himself
on record with regard to the reci-
procity measure. He made it per-
fectly plain that he is doing his ut
most to aid President Taft in bring
ing about the ratification of the treaty
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World President Taft's attention was
called to a shocking breech of
faith
1t is now announced says the ed
itorial. that Mr.. Penroses committee
on finance intends to make an all
summers job of the adoption of the
measure in congress. 1t will have
protracted sessions and leisurely de-
bates, not for any useful purpose, but
to tire out the house and eventually
to compel adjournment without sena-
torial consideration of any of the
house measures"
Senator Penrose's Stand.
This situation was described as a
shocking breech Of faith" and the
question was asked:
"Of what value was presidential
pledge that could be instantly nulli-
fled by Mr.. Boies Penrose Of Pennsyl-
vania,"
Senator Penrose, while declining to
comment on an editorial which he
had not read, said that there could
be no doubt about his position on re-
ciprocity
Il have been in favor Of the reci-
proclty agreement from the begin
ming, he said, land was one of three
members of the finance committee on
the Republican side to vote for fa-
vorable report on the bill at the last
session of congress. 1 would have
voted for the bill on the floor if the
measure had come to vote. l will
DO all ! can at the present session
to facilitate the passage Of the bill,
and will cast INV own vote for it.
known at the White House.
1t is we'll known at the white house
that Senator Penrose is one Of the
strongest supporters of the reciproc-
ity measure. President Taft consult
ed with the Pennsylvania senator
frequently at the last session of con-
gress In reference to the bill. The
president is depending largely on
Senator Penrose to steer the reci-
proc1ty bill to final passage, and he
feels certain that sufficient votes will
be lined up to obtain favorable ac-
tion.
How the Committee Stood
When the reciprocity measure was
considered by the finance committee
at the last session of congress, Sena-
tor Penrose and Senator Lodge of
Massachusetts, and Senator Cullom of
illinois were the only Republican
members who voted for favorable
report on the bill. They were in the
minority. When the return of the
bill to the senate without any report
at all was suggested as compromise,
Senator Smoot of Utah went over to
the Penrose side. and the bill was
then rushed to the floor.
Of the new finance committee,
Senators McCumber of North Dakota,
Smoot Of Utah, Gallinger of New
and Hepburn OF Idaho are
opposed to the reciprocity
bill. So is Senator Bailey of Texas,
ranking member on the Democratic |!
side. Senator LaFollette of Wiscon-
sin admits that he is against the bill |
in Its present shape He will join |
with the other opponents of the bill |
in opposing favorable report John
son Of Maine, another Democrat. may
oppose it. If Clark Of Wyoming
Joins the opposition, it will mean that
The best compromise that can be ar
ranged will be the return of the bill |
without a report Of any kind. Sena-
tor Penrose can be counted on to
prevent an unfavorable report, even
though six Of the total number of
fifteen members Of the committee
will fight for one tooth and nail
Senators Cummins of Iowa and La
Toilette of Wisconsin are leading the
Insurgents in their battle to delay
md. If possible. to kill the agree
nent, and they are prepared to fight
Ill summer long If necessary. Sew
eral of the insurgents are actually
.aking short vacations now. SO that
hey may be prepared for the long
reciprocity battle that is to come.
Plan to Tire Out the Senate.
Senator Bailey of Texas will con-
ent himself with voting against the
lgreement. Other Democrats and
many of the regular Republicans who
ire opposed to the measure will do
likewise. The insurgents. however,
re not content merely to record
heir votes in opposition, but are lay
ng plans to tack on many amend
nent to the free list, all of which
hey intend to debate at length. and
whatever delay is encountered will be
aused by this group of men from
Western states. 4,
Assertions that the finance commit
ee is planning to delay matters by !
olding lengthy hearings are based
n misinformation. AS has been s
tated, Senator Penrose will fight for
avorable action in the committee by I
lay 13 and will use all his influence
D have the bill passed without
mendment- President Taft need not | !
9 warned Of the effort to bring about +
protracted sessions and leasurely q
ebates" or to tire out the house and s
compel adjournment with q
ut senatorial consideration of any '
the house measures. /