New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-03
ONE TERM BILL RESTS
WITH WILSON AND BRYAN
House Democrats, Worried by
Unexpected Senate Action,
Look to Trenton and Miami.
IFrom The Tribune Bureau.I

From The Tribune Bureau.l
Washington. Feb. 2.-The Democratic
leaders Of the House are perpleXed re-
gardinG the disposition to he made of
the Senate resolution limiting the Presi-
dent to one term of six years. 1t is prac-
tcally certain that the fate of this reso-
luton in the House, which has had
similar resolution on the calendar for
several months. will be decided by Presi-
dent-elect Wilson and William j. Bryan.
An informal conference Of House lead
ers will be held early this week. and
meanwhile there is anxiety to hear from
Trenton and Miami.
The unexpected adoption Of the single
term resolution by the Senate gives the
House knotty proposition. II is gener-
ally argued that if the proposed amend
ment 10 the Constitution were promptly
ratified II would have the effect Of adding
two years to the term OF Woodrow VIII
SON
The House situation rests with the
Committee on Rules. the chairman of
which is Representative Henry. of Texas,
an ardent Bryante and an original Will
son man Mr. Bryan, of course, is COM
mitted TO the one-term idea, but he has
not been sounded on the proposition TO
give Mr.. Wilson two more years.
In the House are Clark Democrats, I'M
derwood Democrats and Bryan Demo
Gratis. and nobody was willing tonight TO
predict what might be the disposition of
the Senate resolution, which might be
considered promptly If the judiciary
Committee and the Rules Committee COM
bined to bring in a special rule making
it privileged.
Chairman Henry ordinarily is accom-
modating when asked TO talk OF pending
legislation. He was reticent on the single
term matter however saying that the
question was very serious one. and that
! he would have TO consult with some of
the party leaders before making a pre-
diction as to the probable action Of the
Rules Committee II Is safe 10 say that
Mr.. Henry will not act in opposition TO
the wishes of the President-elect and
also. he is likely to ask the views of the
Peerless Leader"
The Clayton resolution for a sx-year
term has been on the House calendar for
I1lDUlUS. IL II hiio"b tiihN WI 10y WI
has sought a special rule from the Rules
Committee. but Chairman Henry has not
been enthusiastic over the subject. The
CLAYTON resolution agrees, in substance.
with that adopted by the Senate yester-
day. and full responsibility for the one
term movement has been shifted to the
House.
The Clayton resolution was reported
unanimously from the House Judiciary
Committee. 10 which the Senate resoIu-
ton will go. Unless the judiciary Com
mttee has changed its mind, or the
House Democrats agree TO pass up the
Presidential term fight for this session
il will be easy 10 substitute the Senate
resolution for that reported by Chairman
CLAYTON. and if the Rules Committee
acts there will be a vote at this session.
Representative Underwood, he major
itv leader declined 10 discuss the mat
ter tonight. other Democrats. VINO
wore "a worried look, were equally UNI
communicative.
SPEAKER Clark said he had lectured for
n six year term. but he magnanimously
expressed the belief that one term
resolution should not become effective
until 1921. in order that Woodrow VIII
son may have the privilege OF running
again If the people want him