The Washington times., 1915-01-30
F|L|BUSTER KEEPS ON
BOTH NIGHT AND DAY
Sutherland Relieves Smoot and
Other Republicans Prepare
Speeches.
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rich then. they have forced the bill into
1t are the next thing in order.
Proposed amendments are tabled as
fast as offered and unless the Repub-
licans speak continuously, the roll call
will be started and the bill passed.
In committee Of the whole and once II
is passed by the committee. 1t is still
possible to fight 1t In the Senate proper.
Things were carefully arranged last
President Marshall was not in the
chair. =
He was not called on to make arbi-
trary rulings and instead Senator
swanson was put In. The Virginia
ponents Of the bin no quarter
Early last night there was sharp
struggle and bitter exchanges over
questions Of order and procedure. Per-
sonalities were injected and Senators
Galltnger and James had a not tilt. The
result Of the struggle was that Senator
tute for the bill and moved its adop-
tion. and on this Senator Gore de.
manded the yeas and nays.
Under the leadership of Aldrich, in
isos. the Aldrich- Vreeland bill was put
ator Gore, who was aiding La Toilette,
protested against the parliamentary tao
tics used: On this occasion, Senator
Gore Is helping his fellow Democrats
rae down tho opposition.
tnder the plan OF the Democratic
leaders to table all amendments and
prev. mt them from being discussed, a
number were tabled last night. Then,
AT $50. Senator Smoot took the floor and
the session resolved itself into simply a
long distance speech, with a few tired
senators listening. the others browsing
lE the cloakrooms or in their office,
reaoy TO answer calls II need be. The
Democrats especially were kept on the
Qui vive The Republicans in many
gases went home. relying on Senator
smoot to hold the floor.
Heavy-Lidded Senator's.
This morning, when the day broke.
the Senate chamber was in disorder,
and few heavy-lidded Senators sat
about half asleep. while Senator Smcot
went on. Senator Lippitt was In his
dress suit. having attended a dinner
function last night and having gone to
the Capitol from there
Senator Burton. who has been ono of
the most active opponents OF the ship
purchase bill, said this afternoon that
| in spite Of the determined efforts Of the
Democrats. he believed they could not
! force it through.
! Senator Burton said the tactics OF
the Democrats in moving to table all
amendments and In forcing the bill irto
position where the yeas and nays were
| ordered were revolutionary, and would
| not succeed.
II do not believe the bill can be
forced through" said Senator Burton,
THE sentiment Of the country against
| the measure is overwhelming"
Senator Burton said the opposition
was more determined than ever to the
| bill.
Senator Swanson Of Virginia. who waa
| in the chair last night. when the yeas
| and nays were ordered. on the other
hand. predicted passage Of the bill
I'VE are making progress" he said
The bill will be passed"
Sunday Session Plan.
An interesting phase OF the ship pur
| chase fight pertains to the holding OF
session of the Senate on Sunday. Th.
Democratic leaders are disposed to fore.
a session tonight and Sunday. and hole
the Senate in continuous sitting unit
| a vote Is rea ached.
| Senator Kern said today this woulC
! be done. However. a number of Sena
| tors are bitterly opposed to il on re
| iiGious grounds and are predicting tina
| II a Sunday session is held it will caus
| a strong protect from religious bodies
| When the flibuster OF last session owe
| the river and harbor bill was on, tn
| Democratic leaders threatened for
time to hold Sunday session. bu