New-York tribune., 1911-01-14
Great Interest Aroused.

The situation aroused the immediate
interest Of the Senators. Mr.. Sutherland
was prompt in obtaining the attention
Of the chair. Ee wanted TO amend the
resolution so as 10 strike out the pro
vision giving the legislatures SUPERVISE
Of elections and making other changes.
Mr.. Rayner, a strong advocate OF the
resolution, suggested that as the amend
ment went to the heart of the question
there should be time for consideration.
NO" said a dozen Democrats, in stage
whispers. NO. we'll vote it down
Mr. Rayner did not press his point,
hut his plea was taken up by Senator
Hale. whose position on the merits of
the measure is diametrically opposite.
He was sure that the resolution could
not be acted on without protracted de-
bate. lie urged deliberation. and moved
an adjournment. The first vote was
viva voce
The ayes appear 10 have IT," an
nounced the Chair.
Never" exclaimed a half-dozen Sen
ators. Let us have the ayes and noes. 90
Accordingly a rollcan was ordered.
with the result that forty-three out OF
sixty Senator's present voted against ad-
journment The affirmative votes were
given by Senators Brandegee. Burnham,
Crane. Dcpew. du Pont. Frye Gallinger,
Guggenheim, Hale. Hepburn, Johnston,
Kean, Money. Oliver Root Warner and
Wetmore. OF the Az negative votes. %
were cast by Republicans.
Encouraged by this. Senator Borah
moved from his seat on the extreme left
Of the chair 20 the centre Of the cham
Der, apparently prepared 10 press con
sideration vigorously. He did not desire
TO prevent debate, he said, and he added
that he would not do so II he could OBJ
tain the consent Of the Senate 10 name
day for a vote on the resolution and all
amendments He suggested Tuesday
January "a
For probably ten minutes the Senators
discussed the details Of the proposition
Even Senator Hale appeared 10 agree tC
the request. Mr. Borahs colleague
Senator Hey0urn, had not said a WORD
up 10 this time. hut when the chair pu
the request for unanimous consent h'
said No ard spoiled the entire plan
sorah Insists on Action.
Evidently Mr. Borah was displeased
and he proceeded TO discuss the situa
ton. saying that the Sutherland amend
ment had been offered in committee anC
was perfectly understood as was III,
general proposition. He considered tn,
Senate prepared 10 proceed.
Senator Carter. although declaring hi
intention 10 vote for the measure il
some form or other. denounced in EN-
phatic terms the ostensibIe plan to pusl
through the resolution. we are propos
ing 10 alter the fundamental law of III,
land he said with less consideration
than we ordinarily give 10 a bridg
bill"
senator Borah was equally firm in hi
purpose. Il am convinced" he said
that It ia the intention Of some of tn,
Senators 10 prevent the adoption of thi
resolution"
Mr. Cuilom made a request for an ex
ecu'iYe session. Such requests by tn
venerable Illinois Senator seldom fall o,
uhheediu3 ears. This was no excep
ton
yield said. Mr. Borah, but ! Civ
houce that unless a time is agreed upoi
ior vote on this resolution very littl
other business viii be done" He sal,
h' would call the subject up again mex
Avnday or Tuesday.
Alter a brief executive session tn
Seha'e adjourned until Monday.