Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-14
WANT EXTRA SESSION.
Jones, Flood and Montague Favor
Quick Action.

| Richmond, Nov. 14.-Thrce OF
Virginia's Congressman express!
themselves in favor Of an extra ses
sion to revise the tariff. One is OPP
posed.
In statements congressman W. A
Jones and II. D. Flood, and Congress;
man-elect a. ]. Montague say they
think an extra session should be
held, the quicker to carry out The
campaign promises Of the new doml
nant Democratic party. Congressman
C. C. Carlin does not favor such =
course.
~ .:hink," says Mr. Flood, "there
should be an extra session of Con
gress called soon after the Inaugural
ton, and that this session of Congress
should limit itself as nearly as posi-
BILE to passing tariff legislation"
Mr.. Jones wires: 81 favor calling
Congress together in extra session
for the purpose of revising the tariff. ,
81 do favor an extra session." says
Mr.. Montague, "as soon as practica-
BILE after the inauguration"
Mr.. Carlin does not agree. He
says: 81 certainly would not have a
spring session Of Congress. My
plan would be to have the Ways and
Means Committee Of the House and
the Finance Committee of the Senate
reorganzed and put to work. at he
earliest possible moment. The task
is a stupendous one and could not be
accomplished in less than four to
five months. If the investigation
could be made in advance of the meet
ing much time and money could be
saved. and Congress could be callei
together at the convenience of the
two houses and Of the President"
Among those who pronouncedly ad-
vocated an early session plan, is Sen
ator Martin who is the caucus leader
Of the party in the Senate.
"In my judgment, Congress should
be convened as soon as practicable af-
ler the eth day Of March" Senator
Martin said. "The Democratic party
has been entrusted with power be
cause Of the several, important re-
form measures which were passed By
the Democratic House in the 62nd
Congress, most of which measures
were also passed by the Senate al
though the Democrats did not have Z
majority of that body, and because of
the promises and pledges made to the
people of the country in The platform
adopted by the Baltimore convention
! believe the pledges of party should
be absolutely carried out. can see
no reason why the performance Of
the Promises Of the party should bt
DELAYED nine months. II the leglsla-
ton promised is wise and Of such
nature as to promote the welfare o.
the people Of the country, the sooner
it is enacted the better.
"Sometimes, it is suggested, the
senator added, chat the Democratic
majority in the Senate is so mario"
and that there are such differences
of opinion as are likely to prevent tn
passage OF promised legislation. But
am sure that these suggestions are
without any foundation in fact have
not the slightest doubt about sucn
harmony and cooperation among
Democrats of the Senate as will Sc
cure the passage through that body Of
all the legislation promised the people
in the Baltimore platform"
Mr.. Martin also expresses the
opinion that it would be possible 1ci
the Democrats of the Senate to leg
islate without the aid Of the progress
sive Republicans.
awe will, of course, be very glao
to have them with US again whenever
tbev can agree with u.s." he added.
..but having clear majority of the
Senate, | shall expect the Senate 70
lerislatc strictly in accordance with
Democratic doctrines