The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-04

peopie OF Kentucky There were some
doubting Thomases who whispered now
and then a suspicion that whenever the
sharply drawn issue should he made
between vested interests and the great
mass of the people tho Senator from
Kentucky would not he too active"
Il should like to ask where the Sena-
tor from Missouri heard those whisper
ings," demanded Senator Camden, rising
and interrupting.
"Oh. in the cloak ROOM" replied
Mr. Stone with a wave OF the hand.
u should like to know VINO said IT,"
persisted Senator Camden.
well, I Will not tell YOU" sharply re.
torted stone.
Il am very much obliged TO the
Senator for his courtesy" replied MIR.
Camden.
Sarcastic In Reply.
Mr. stone proceeded for some time 20
castigate Mr.. Camden, referring to
the rugged democracy Of Kentucky and
Gliding the senator Tor not falling into
line at the dlctdtion Of the party cau-
Gus. When Senator stone had finished
senator Camden arose again, and facing
MIR Stone read this statement:
"The Senator made two accusations
against me- one that ] am opulcnt tn"
other that I do not hcstir myself when
she vested interests are opposed by tn,
great mass Of people. Touching the
FIRST charge, / am glad to be- able to
say that the great law OF compcnsl-
ton works between the senator and mo.
for he is opulont In tact, In successful
leadership in winning ways and in mag
pIdccuce OF private character
81 mention compensation at this time
along with mention Of the vested in.
terests because both terms are well I'M
derstood by the Senator and with him.
some whispers have been interrelated
'As regards my being sluggish in the
public interest | conten;edly leave that
TO my neighbors and my friends.
'The Senator says much about the
secrecy Of alleged negotiations here
leading up to the vote Of Monday last.
Surely a denunc,ation NJ secrecy comes
with peculiar grace from him who ~
known III, world over as Gum Shoe
Bill a name tcstifying to frank and
hold work In the public interests at
jefferson City. Mo. and Washington, u
c"
The speech Of Mr.. Camden made a
profound impression.
Admits mn Is Dead.
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cally admitted that the shin purchase
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poirtims to r,hite b,ir,d s,n,t',r
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,nr,, .,d ta,Jor ~ bfs n,r,,, in tbo Son.
a,n Ne bed ,o,,d as,ins, a r,c,s,,,o
which tho cauc,,s had agreod on
",rbe honor Of President nro tom was
.opFht bv The senator from Arkansas ;,
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mo, bir, "
RenIvinp Senator Clarke said that
,he gathering Of Dounrruti, SENATORS
was moi a caucus and that no had ax-
pressly stated In advance that ne would
NOT be- hound nv 4, 10 support tho shin
nurcbase hill
81 have always been ready 10 vote
for any measure that is a Democratic
measure" said Clarke "but this lie NOT
Democratic doctrine No patron saint
OF Democracy has ever advocated Il and
no party platform has ever declared for
H."
Referring to Senator Root Mr. Stone
said:
MANY people mistake his customary
glow OF sombre radiance for a heavenly
halo"
""''erS
Senator Stone dwelt with a touch Of
disappointment and pathos in his voice
on thd comfort which the seven Demo-
Srtds 1ad given 10 the Republican side
chase bill.
II haven't seen genuine smile on the
Republican side for ,,yo wears uptii mis-
thing hannerAd' said Senator stone
Then, Tot simply a smile. hut "A broad
grin ofNyrim satisfaction sat upon their
countenances
81 prefer the leadership of woodrow
Wilson 10 that Of Ellhu Root. Henry
Cabot Lodge Theodore Burton. William
Edgar Borah. Jacob Gallinger or any OF
the recreant Democrats who. with stilet.
tos concealed in their sleeves. have
stabbed this measure in the back. | nre-
fer association with Democrats rather
than an Illicit companlonship with Re
publicans"
Turning from Gliding the Democratic
insurgents. Senator Stone began 10 plead
with them TO return To the marty ranks
on the ship purchase bill. and nointcd ont