The Washington times., 1914-03-27

content on the statement issued last
right which created a sensation abou,
the Capitol today.
The final hour Of debate on the rule
began at R:15 o'clock and as the after
noon wore on the speeches became more
bitter in their nature, with prospect OF
fncreasing feeling when the repeal bill
proper Is taken up. ---
Denounces Lobby.
Chairman Adamson began the on
slaught for the President.
Adamson denounced the ship trust
Lobby. He said he was willing to have
unlimited debate.
No amendments to the bill are
needed" he said. Yells of derision
greeted this statement.
Adamson indicated an intention to
Clark. He said a fearful bl1nder had
been made in passing the free tolls
act.
IF the allied Democrats and Re-
publfcans succeed in defeating this
bin; the question will not be set
fght." he asserted.
We've never made this a partisan
matter" he said. Mr.. Murdoch and
Mr.. Mann say they've got to stick to
cratic platform. I'm talking to Demo-
Gratis who are looking for an excuse
10 vote for subsidy" s-
BE asserted that the "free tolls"
declaration in the Baltimore platform,
was slipped in" He closed without
mentioning the Speakers opposition.
Thrust at Speaker. :.
Congressman Gardner. of Massachu-
setts, a Republican, supported the rule.
Congressman Hinebaugh. a Progress
sive, fayed the rule.
Chairman Clayton, Of the judiciary
Committee. who voted for free tolls"
in 1912, supported the rule. He said he
would vote with the President.
An economic mistake was commit
ted, and l will vote for the repeal be-
cause 1 am a Democratic. and / believe
in upholding Democratic President.
Clayton said.
Clayfon's remarks were the first
veiled thrust at Speaker Clark and
other Democrats opposing the repeal
rule.
Congressman Macdonald. Progress
sive, denounced the gag rule" amid
jeers on the Republican side.
Congressman Church of California.
Democrat declared that while he was
originally for free tolls" with most
study of the treaty" had changed his
mind.
CONGRESSMAN Moss of West Virginia
opposed the rule because he wanted
the right of amendment, and de-
nounced the Rules Committee as high
handed" r-..
Underwood Against Rule.
Congressman Murray OF Oklahoma
said:
Congressman Clayton undoubtedly
tGkes the President as the Democracy,
but do not. take Democracy as the
people represented in convention. This
is solemn moment for the Democratic
party.
Tt is the man who violates the plat
form ss proposed now who will find
himself retired to very private life
Congressman Underwood closed the
debate in opposition to the rule. He
WAS given prolonged applause. His
speech indicated his fighting, active
opposition to the President.
Il hope the bill will be defeated.
he said. But as the President has laid
should be considered, but in the proper
way"
Underwood said he had never scratch
ed a party ticket.
It have always endeavored to srs-
tain my party's platform he con-
tinued. "The Democratic party-not l.
made this plank in its platform. be-
lieve this plank is right. Believing
II is right. there is but one position
can take-to sustain the position Of
6S expressed IN IL.
IT regret that diner from the Presi-
dent and am compelled to differ with
many Of my colleagues.
let us not turn our faces against the
principle We fought for
Underwood criticised the attempted
cloture rule.
We passed a great tariff bill with
out a cloture rule" he said. "The ma
jority of this House has the right to
legislate. but the minority has the right
he heard M q
Making Serious Mistake"
You are asked TO forego your judg-
ment on one of the most serious ques-
tions that has ever confronted the
American people. You are making a
serious mistake to adopt this cloture
rule. / wouldn't be worthy to be a
leader IL believed it and didn't have
the courage to stand here and tell You
So
Congressman Hardwick was given
fourteen minutes
He opened by defending 'he cloture
rule. He said reasonable time for de-
bate had been given.
What man believes that talk changes
a vote?" he asked.
We want vindication of American
honor and democratic, principles he
declared He said only three hours de-
bate was given when '.yon passed this
in:Quity'' against twenty-three hours
more
There is no need of amendment-of
evasion he continued.
Hardwick referred in veiled terms to
Democrats who have deserted their
party" He pleaded that the Democrats
follow the President
Then he turned directly to attack
Speaker Clark. whom. he said. '.in the
eleventh hour turned to attack a Demo-
cratic President"
Il want to ask the DISTINGUISHED