Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-04-08

w j. Mcdonald, "A progressive 20 be
considered later hy the elections com-
mittcc
The progrosslves We're not daunted
hy their first defeat and when Bep-
rosentatiye Henry of Texas. brought
in a resolution for the adoption Of
the rules OF the last congress. they
were up and fighting. carving out
the pledge of thcir keynote speech. de-
livered by Representative Chandler Of
New York. that they proposed Ia fight
every inch OF their ground for pro-
grossye principles and legislation
They succeeded again IN obtaining
RECOGNITION, but ln the end tile dem-
ocrauc rules prevailed.
The senate debated for nearly an
hour The concurrent resolution tor a
Joint session tomorrow to hear presi-
dent Wilson's message. No senator
of the dozen who spoke opposed the
PASSAGE of the resolution. but several
ON both Sides of the chamber cypress
cd regret at the departure from the
Jcffersonian custom ~ sending IN
written messages Technical objection
To its adoption nc tedny's session, eN-
cept hy unanimous consent WIS made
hy senator stone, supported hy Soma
tors Lodge aud smoot.
senator williams made the prinei-
pal speech upholdlng the value of the
Jefferson precedent and senator
Lodge was Inclined 60 agree with him.
Vice President Marshall practically
ended the debate 10y ruling that the
resolution was OF the highest privilege
and therefore subject for action at
once without unanimous consent Al
though several senators spoke against
the vice presidents ruling an appeal
was not taken ana the resolution was
adopted without a dissenting vote
Senator Bacon had asked that the
resolution be adopted. Senator Lodge
said he was not opposed 10 its provi-
sions. but reviewed the history Of
procedure in the DAYS when Washing
ton and John Adams delivered their
messages IN person. He said that un-
less the senate and house intended to
conform with the custom Of those
days IN making a regular visit to the
White House and delivering reply
60 the message, the custom only would
be half observed. He cited authorities
who agreed that the personal delivery
of "a message and the consequent en-
deavor of congress to make suitable
reply. led only to delay of the public
business.
81, for one. very much regret that
the president has chosen tn take this
course" said Senator Williams
"The old federallst custom Of maxi
ing speeches from the throne, when
once disused, fen by unanimous agree
ment. and It did SO because the com
mon sense underlying the idea Of
written communication 70 congress
was obvious and plain aud because the
idea was so much more In accord
with American institutions. ] hope for
one, that this Will be the only Instance
Of the breach Of the perfectly simple
and republican method which Thomas
jefferson introduced. ] shall not OPP
pose the resolution ! had hoped that
some president at some time might
have the courage 10 do away with the
inaugural procession that cheap and
tinsel imitation of coronation. About
all that 1t does is to make "a lot Of
people catch pneumonia, fill the
Washington boarding houses and
quicken trade, especially in the bar
rooms"
Senator shafroih closed the argu-
mcnt with the remark
"The presidents coming hero ought
10 produce harmony and NOT discord.
Opening proceedings in the senate
were perfunctory, but In the house,
he legislative leaders were hailed with |
wild applause as they appeared and !
The galleries We're crowded TO over
lowing as the members, more than
third Of them new ones, were sworn
n Majority Leader Underwood and
speaker Clark were given rousing ova-
lions. In nominating Mr.. clark for
speaker Representative Palmer, Of
was checred when he
said
II voice the common opinion Of
democrats everywhere when / say that
% his patriotic conduct of the speak
IRIS office was due, in no small part
he peoples confidence ln this party
which led to our great victory last
Thousands Of bills were introduced
n the house aud senate. The Panama
Oh question reappeared within "A few
iours after the senate reconyencd {
when senator Root re-introduced his
iii for repeal of that provision Of the
lew Panama canal act which would
lernit American coast-wisc ships to
.njoy freedom from toll The measure {
vas referred to the committee now
eaded by Senator O'Gorman. of New !
'ork, who led the fight against the
loot proposal IN the last congress. It
i expected the issue will be forced
pom the attention Of congress at an
arly date.
Majority members OF four commit
ees Will be named by the house dem
Gratis In caucus tomorrow The chair
len recommended by the ways and
means majority, as the committee OF
are
Rules Robert l. Henry of Texas.
Accounts-James T. Lloyd, of Mis-
Duri !
Mileage william NJ Bailey, Of
ennsylvania G
Enru1led Efflg--Iohn 4 WhifHcre +,