The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
Chairman Clayton of the Judiciary Committee to
 Investigate Also
BOTH SIDES ARE
 WELL SATISFIED
Threatened Split Ranks Completely Avoided by Compromise Measure. Republicans Fight the Bill.
 Heflin Is Caustic

Washington, February 24-An investi- ration to determine whether there IS a ..rnoney trust" in the United States, op- eratins through or in connection with the national banks, was ordered by the Hoise today by vote of 270 to 8. While re- publican regulars and insurgents pro- tested that the inquiry as proposed was a "sham'' and as"delusion," they joined the democratic forces in support of compromise money trust" resolution and succeeded in securing all but eight re publican votes in it's support.
 Cayton to Investigate Another branch of Investigation to cover any possible violation of the antitrust law was announced during the course of the debate by Chairman Clayton of the Judiciary committee.
 third resolution for an investigation of railroad monopolies was presented by Chairman Adamson of the interstate com merce commission. These are expected to form the basis for the second and third branches of the great Investigation of financial, transportation and industrial affairs.
 The threatened split in the democratic ranks due to the refusal of party leaders to support the plan of Representative Henry of Texas for a special investiga- tion committee was completely avoided by a compromise resolution proposed by the rules committee early in the day.
 It instructed the banking and currency committee. of which Representative Pujo of Louisiana is chairman. to make full Investigation of banking and currency conditions. including all matters touched upon in House resolution No. 4o5. within Inc Jurisdiction of said committee"
 Both Sides Satisfied
 This direct reference to Mir. Henry's original resolution, which specified many charges upon which Wall street. the railroad financial groups. the large industrial concerns and other financial powers are alleged to have conspired to control industrial and financial affairs, was accepted hy the Henry and Bryan forces Of the House as an adequate y concession.
 sTneN-.f 1blitans. regulars. and insnr- gents aiiise denounced the compromise \ ~fsolut,on as falling to carry out the original declaration of the democrats for a money trust investigation. Rep resentative Norris of Nebraska and Ienroot of Wisconsin, insurgent lead CTS insisted that the restrictions placed upon the banking and currency com mittee by the words within the juris
 
 vent 1t from making any sweeping in- quiry and would prohibit 1t from com sidering the operations of the New York stock excbange. the New York clear ing hous<, or the shifting of money reservesby private parties to meet al aeged demands of financial interests.
 Democrats United
 The united democratic forces carried Hr. Henry's motion for the previous question after two hours debate by vote of 176 to 106. This was the point at which the democratic split had been expected. Only three demo- erats, Representatives Diffenderfer of Pennsylvania, Gray of Indiana and fhayer of Massachusetts, opposed the Resolution, which had the effect of cut ting off all amendments and stopping All debate. Insurgents fought for an opportunity to amend the resolution and broaden the scope of the investiga- tion.
 On the final passage of the resolu- ton the eight votes cast against it were those of Representative Austin of Tennessee, Cannon of Illinois, Dalton of Pennsylvania, Gillett of Massachusetts, Higgins. Tilson and Henry of Connecti-. cut. and Thistlewood of Illinois, all re- publicans.
 To Be Complete, Says Pujo
 This investigation will be complete | fair and effectual" said Chairman Pujo of the banking and currency commit tee. in reply to charges by the insur- gents that the resolution did not give the committee sufficient power If 1t is found that the committee has not Sufficient authority we will come back to the House and ask for more. this will not be an investigation for the yellow press, nor one In the interest of one class of financiers as against an- other"
 Representative Campbell. republican member of the rules fommitte. declared the democrats were trying to dodge the real money trust" investigation which they at first favored.
 Representative Vreeiand, republican of New York. a member of the national monetary commission, favored the resolution and the proposed investiga- tion for its educational effect" He | declared Wall streets monopoly was a natural one, given by New Yorks su- periW position and wealth
 Mann Favors Resolution Republican Leader Mann also favored the resolution. but declared any assault cial credit might be followed by ruin and disaster in the business world Representative Lindbergh. republican. author of the original money trust" resolution. upon which the so-called Henry resolution was finally framed. declared there was no disposition on the part of | anyone to make an investigation that would disturb financial conditiSns or 1 bring discredit upon any perso1s."
 'The real fight is to throw light uppn the great issue now before the country. the Aldrich currency plan declared MiN, Lindbergh.
 Heflin Attacks CorteEou
 Representative Hehin of Alabama. in an attack upon republican Investigation of corporation affairs. dedared Secre- tary Cortelyou of the Apartment of commerce and labor, had/ gone to the corporations to investigatf them, With badge on his coat marlfd Republican Campaign Committee.
 He said: I came to Investigate you and they said. How much do you want?' . said Representtive Hefln
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