The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
PUBLICITY BILL IS
 PASSED BY HOUSE Marked hy Bitter Attack on
 Roo It and Taft HOUSE IN AN UPROAR Henry Refers to Roosevelt as 'Theo-
HOUSE IN AN UPROAR
Henry Refers to Roosevelt as 'Theo- dore Africanus, the Mad Mullah of South African Fame"
 Laughter and Sarcasm

campaign publicity bill admittedly airfel at the republican candidates in the present fight for nomination at Chicago in June passed the House today ate. d short debate marked bv bitter dem 6cratic attack upon Colonel Roosevelt; and President Taft. Charges credited to Director Mckinley of the aft cam pafgn bureau that large sums were be- ing spent for the nomination of Colonel Roosevelt were read by Represents tive Henry. democrat, of Texas, author of the publicity bill. f
 Aimed at Republicans
 He demanded that the House pass the measure to force both Mir. Mckinley and Senator Dixon. manager for Colonel Roosevelt, 10 file sworn statements of the charges they have made of ex- cessive use of money of pledges in the present campaign In the debate thas followed republicans cheeredf vigorous " the declaration of Representative Mann, republican leader. that if Roose- welt were nominated "he will beat you ;o death" The bill strongly amended finally passed with almost no. opposi- tion.
 II would require each candidate for tine presidency or vice presidency on any ticket to file with the secretary of tle United States Senate both before and after primaries, nominating con yentlons and elections, full correct itemized statements of all money and things of value received by him or by any one for him with his Knowledge and consent, the names of all persons who had contributed more than sl0o to his fund.- and a statement of all promises and pledges of office made by him with the name of the persons in volved."
 Requires Statement From Managers
 The bill would require further that managers of political committees or toluntary organizations supporting the campaigns of candidates and all per sons working in behalf of such candi- dates, file with the secretary of the Sen ate, similar statements.
 Republicans. criticised the bill as crude and ineffective" and later aided in adopting amendments which greatly strengthened 1t.
 You gentlemen" said MT. Henry. instead of auibblng, ought to help us pass this bill requiring Q verified state nent from MT Mckinley and a verified statement from Senator Dixon that we may know if the American elector ate is to be corrupted by money in the coming election as has been done In former elections.
 If it be true and the managers of these gentlemen file sworn statements In accordance with the facts. there will be nothing left for the candidates of the republican party--whether Roose- rf~.. .t-. American people In November"
 The Storm Breaks
 The amendment requiring candidates themselves to file stat@ments was added to the bill on the motion of Represen- tative Bathrick of Ohio, democrat This provoked a storm of retort that set the House In an uproar for few minutes.
 Think of that high office" ex- claimed Representative Henry. There are no candidates for President. Can didates for President are always sought out by the people and are nominated by the people.
 Laughter greeted this statement.
 At least on this side we have no candidates said NIT. Henry.
 Loud cries of oh" resounded from the republican side.
 You mean you have no candidate who has a chance shouted Represen- tative Mann
 T believe that Theodore Africanus. the Mad Mullsh of south African fame, did announce himself a candi- date shouted Representative Henry in return
 And if he is nominated he will beat you to death" retorted MT Mann. "I make this prediction. cried MT. Henry. that whether it be Roosevelt or tCONTINUE0 ON FACE 7I