The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-02

Hone OF compromise with the Demo.
Gratis on President TRft's % nAnen1
tariff board bill was abandoned BY
the Republicans in this Senate To-
day. They determined on q fiGhk
to the finish, even though 1t should
continue all day and throughout tha
night. II was to be q test OF ems
DURANGO to be prolonged until the
Democrats surrendered and agreed
to vote.
The Democrats carried on fifibus-
ter until 1:a5 o'clock this morning.
Hale fRepublican), of Maine. dick
cred with the Democrats when to-
days session opened. and suggested
an agreement to vote on the bill at
noon Friday. Evasive response VS.
made by Money tDemocraO. of Mis-
sissippi, and simmons tDemocrat). CT
North Carolina, who said that SOME
OF the Democratic Senators desired
to speak on the bill. While they be-
lieved a vote would be reached, they
did not consider it wise to agree to
a stated time, they said. La Fol-
lette's suggestion that a vote be
taken at 10 o'clock tonight was met
by similar evasion.
The war rag ~as~ ttrsn rum up By
the Republicans. They made no
threat on the floor, but there was an
understanding that they would keep
the Democrats talking until they
changed their minds about filibuster~
ing and agreed to a roll-call.
Smith Opposes Thrift Board.
The debate was opened by Senator
Smith tDemocrat), of South CarolinA,.
who explained his reasons for opp0s~
ing tariff board. He said the DeIn~i
ocrats held protection responsible for
the high cost of living, while the Ra.-
pubiicans disputed that contention.
He compared the majority and mir
nority reports submitted by the conn
mittee that investigated the cost Of
living, predicating that the members
OF tariff board would divide In the
same way
Turning to Canadian reciprocity,
Smith declared that he favored such
Legislation as would benefit all equal
ly and give special privileges to mona. ~
Taking up the tariff. Smith said the
policy Of protection was intended to
enrich the few at the expense OF the5
many. He believed In the levying OF
only such duties as are necessary To
maintain the government.
II am not talking to kill time.
declared Mr.. Smith. but to kill inf
guilty. I am striving to present in-
justice"
Senator Shiveiy fDemocrat). Of In
diana, following Mr.. Smith, declared
he was amazed that under the CIR
cumstances the pending bill should b.
given preference over the great appro-
prtation measures carrying from SIX
to eight hundred million dollars. He
twelve years in which to create tar
III board, II they wanted one.
simmons Good Point.
Interrupting Shively. Senator Sim.
mons (Democrat), of North Carolina
said a majority of the Republicans
have agreed TO sacrifice the appropriA-
ton bills and precipitate an extra Sea
sion of Congress. in order 70 force
consideration OF the tariff board bill.
II want to emphasize this ha&0rN
the American people," Simmons HAtd.
Simmons asked the question II GuchS
an agreement did not exist by which
a certain element was given charge
Of this bill and permitted to press 49,
even II the appropriation bills fAilo0s
After much parrying. Senator 6noG4
(Republican), OF Utah, frankly dGez
ciared taht an agreement was made 1oN
make the tariff board bill the 'snIHsS
finished business and leave tf ~ 1uG1k
until the Senate acted s
The policy Of preventing action o1(
the appropriate nbilis. compelling CO.
extra session, was sharply criticised
by shiveiy. Lees than forty-eioi a &
hours remained to consider thAS ~
preparation bills. he said.
'sThe question Of taraf. board vt1 Al
never seriously consfderad.'' tntef5 ~
ed Senator Johnston tDemocfakl
Democratlc.s ss IN
The plan 4, sAjd ehively, ON 4 q
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