The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-18


tablishment of what they term pro-
gressive legislative policies. 1t Is un-
derstood Senators Stone and OGor-
man, who have participated in the
later conferences, have urged some
moderation of the general plan outlin-
ed at the earlier gatherings.
viii Culminate Early.
The senate fight is expected 10
reach President elect Wilson as soon
as he takes up the question Of legisla-
ton for his approaching administra-
t on. The leaders in the democratic
'insurgent" movement assert that at
least twenty-seven OF the rty-nlne
democratic senator's in the next con-
gress will support their view of the
progressive program They estimate
that at least seventeen of the thirty
six holders senators will align them
selves with the organization ele-
ment, and that a majority of the in
coming members will join them.
The fight for places on the import
ant senate committees is an integral
part of the new movement. The in
significant democratic forces probably
will demand fair distribution of the
places among new and old members
on the five leadings committees-Ap-
preparations, Finance, Foreign Rela-
tions. Judiciary. and Interstate Com
merce-and a similar distribution on
the five next important committees
Commerce, Military Affairs, Postof-
flee and Agriculture. Such an ar
rangement would radically change the
seniority system. long recognized, un-
der which the older senators had
the choice If places and often held
commanding positions on several OF
the leading committees.
Refuse to DivuIge Plans
Senators identified with the new
movement refused to outline today
the extent to which the reorganization
might affect democrats of long SER
vice. like Senators Tillman, Simmons,
Overman, Martin. Bacon, Culberson
and Johnston. Senator Owen how
ever, stated that in the case or
member of the senate who has 'hs
choice at present of number OF M
portant places. 1--WE would give SEN
ator thus it,lated one good place anu
then distribute the other desirable
appointment.
"1n my Judgment it will be the dis
position of the senate next March ID
apportion equitably the powers ana
dignities of the senate continued Sem
ator owen not ignoring the expert
epce OF seniority. but utilizing to the
fullest extent the ability and eXper-
ianco of new members and making tie
democratic senate heartily in accorj
with the progressive spirit Of the peo-
nle. so organizing the senate that the
country shall fully realize the SINGER
ity of purpose
Plead for Harmony.
"It is important that this should he
done while at the same time spirit
of harmony Is preserved. 1t is hopei
that senators holding first rank on
from three to six important commit
tees will realize this and be glad TO
co-onerate in a friendly spirit
A general conference of democrats
late in February 70 take in the ne"
souators now is in contemplation by
those identified with the reorganiza-
ton movement. If the control OF COM
mittees is established, 1t is generaily
understood that the democrats VINO
term themselves the progressives VIII
then undertake to direct Legislation
in the line Of WI at they believe 10
be the demand of the people WhaC
this course might be, none OF those
interested in the movement wou'c
srecify today