The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-03
Change in Rules So as to Increase Number on Com mittee Made by Unani- nous Vote
FIGHT ON CLOTURE
 IS TO BE RESUMED :, IN SENATE TODAY
Decision Today on Candidate for President Pro Tenn pore Contest Between Clarke and POmerene
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

ny w.
 Washington, December 2.-tspeciaL) As was generally anticipated in Ala bama, the party this afternoon de- manded the services of Senator Under wood.
 In the caucus of democrats, the steer ing committee of which Senator Kern is chairman, expressed a desire that the democrats concur in resolution having for It's object the changing of the rules in that one additional mem Der might be added to the finance com mittee, the committee which corre- spends to the ways and means conn mittee of the house. The steering com mittee explained that the change in the rules was desired in order that Senator Underwood might be given a place in which he could exert his talent and display his experience for the ben efit of the party and the country.
 The senators agreed to the change unanimously and Senator Underwood will be named member of the com mittee.
 Yesterday Senators Kern and Sim mons, the latter the chairman of the Finance committee, called on Senator Underwood and made known their de- sire that he serve on the finance com- mittee.
 Senator Underwood in making reply stated that he would accept the posi- ion only on the understanding that the proposed increase in the membership was unanimously agreed to, that no voice be raised in objection to his pro- notion, and that no man, at present a member, be cast adrift.
 UNDERWOODS STATEMENT
 If the party calls me-" he added, q will respond, but not if it be neces- ary to precipitate a fight"
 As a matter of fact, to his friends, Senator Underwood let it be known hat he was willing to await the nat lral developments which would guar sntee him promotion. At all times the members of the finance committee are confronted with work, and especially Will this be the case this year when III proposed legislation will revolve round finances, While members have been known to shirk, Senator Under
  ask at hand Because of his natural propensity in this direction, the sen- tor was not at all anxious that the |liStinct compliment be conferred. 1t vas his impression that after his ar uous performances as chairman of the ways and means committee and as eader of the House, a period of rest would not be unacceptable. But when he party, through its leaders, called e responded
 In the caucus this afternoon he made is position plain. There is said to be 0 question, however, but that he will ccept the post bestowed at so much rouble, and that the country as a esult of his talent and experience, will e materially benefited.
 FIGHT ON ,CLOTURE
 In respect to cloture and the fight gairst Senator Clarke for reelection as resident pro tempore of the Senate noth- ,g definite was done. At 10 o'clock to- ,orrow the struggle respecting cloture Hi be resumed But at Il o'clock the emocrats will be compelled to abandon he Gebate, and vote for either Clarke or enator Pomerene of Ohio for president 70 tempore.
 The indications tonight are that ma ority of democrats will express a par Fality for cloture. The democrats, how yer, are not bound to support the action f the caucus. and the minority, when rited with the strength of the repub- cans, will make, it is said, the adoption f a rule of cloture well nigh impos- ble.
 While the race between Clarke and omerene is close. 1t is indicated that enstor Clarke will be chosen by small lajority Both of Alabama's senators i'll support the Arkansan