New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-29
WOOL D|STURBS SENATE
State OF IndeCiSion with Respect
to Tariff Revision Prevails.
CHAMBER IN UGLY MOOD
Kern Sees Prevalence of Spells
System in Senate, and a Lively
Discussion EnsueS.
lFrom Tho Tribune Bureau J

From Tho Tribune Bureau
Washington. July 2S.--After the upheaval
on the wooden schedule. the Senate to-day
found itself in a state OF uncertainty and
indecision with respect 10 further tariff
revision The regular Republicans. no lon
ger in control. held themselves aloof. leav-
Ing the responsibility for what is to he
done entirely in the hands Of the Demo
cratic-insurgent coalition. The Democrats
eager 10 use the insurgent vote to suit
their own purposes. were undecided how
FAR to carry their plans for tariff revis-
for. Among the insurgents themselves
,hcre were many miseivings based on the
disauictng reflection that further 'mush-
room" tariff revision, passed without con-
sderauon either by the Finance Commit
zoe or by the Senate proper, would bring
about reaction in public sentiment disas-
trous 10 their cause
The centre &c action on the tariff really
shifted 10 the House. The Democrats Of
the Senate contented themselves with the
hope that Senator Ia Toilette and Repre-
sentative Underwood. father Of the House
hlll, could come 10 an agreement on COM
promise schedule. 1t is understood that
senator La Toilette stands ready 10 yield
stiN further in the way Of reducing rates.
In expectation Of a conference on the bill,
Senators La Toilette, Bailey and McCum-
ber we're appointed. Senator McCumoer,
one Of the two regulars who voted with
the coalition. declined 10 serve. In his
place another Democrat will he appointed.
BY this action the regulars have put all
responsibility for whatever result may be
achieved by the conference on the Senator
from Wisconsin.
The Senate Democrats are proceeding on
the theory that the Farmers Free List bill
Will he passed with the aid Of their insur-
gent allies, with certain farm products
eliminated An amendment 10 this erect
was introduced to-day by Senator Bailey.
Whether other tariff revision will be added
H. the way of amendments has not peeh
determined. Most of the Democrats FAVOR
putting through the brl without important
changes or additions, with the idea OF pass
ing the cotton schedule and such amend
ments to it as may be presented later
Senators Lose Their Temper.
The storm of yesterday seemed to have
a disastrous effect on the temper OF the
Senate Judging by to-day's proceedings
Hardly had tho session begun Wheh u
plunged into acrimonious debate In whlcn
the Democrats and insurgents took the
leading part. Senator Kern discussing
resolution reported by the committee OF
Contingent Expenses for the purpose Oh CUT
ting down and distributing more equaIN
between the majority and minority the
force Of clerks. I'm an ill-adyised moment
denounced the measure as evidence OF t"e
prevalence Of the spoils system IN the sen
ato Senator Reed. also new member
made matters worse by intimating that II
MAS Republican raid on the treasury
Senators Bristow, Dixon and CuInhlhs tA-
rlained without effect that the purpose VI
the resolution was one Of economy anu
senator CLARK. Of Arkansas. MEMBER OF
,be committee. tried I'm vain 10 restrain
ris Democratic colleagues by defending the
measure. which had been approved ny lho
democratic members OF tho committee
senator Reed insisted on Offering an
amendment which. in effect, rehec'eu o..
the good faith Of Republican members VI
The committee. and after much DEBATE Or
dsrinr closely on the abusive, Ii was Noteu
- Gown. senator La Toilette voting Ior
Nith a majority of the Democrats despite
~ no Meas Of his insurscnt colleagues,
resolution putting sixteen messengers
ON tho senate rolls was the occasion or ll1e
I'm charges. senator Bristow explained
Z, was done in order 10 abolish bad Senate
custom Of detailing men He saiu II
would result i'm economy rather than extra
oxnense and would reduce the number OF
Senate employees.
well economy was an issue IN the last
c.mpaien." said Senator Kern II theSe
men arc working for committees that never
mot We ought 70 abolish the suoterluee anu
make it plain that we are proV'o'Hs en-
p!oycs not FOR committees bnt lot INC III
dyidual benefit OF senators
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