Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-01-26
SAYS COLONEL IS BEST
AID OF KAISER BILL

STONE victorian Democrat with Il long,
nroparcd spccch accusing Republicans
of playing politics in their criticisms
of the governments conduct or the
war and calling Theodore Roosevelt
"thc most seditious man OF conse-
uucncc in America
There had been plenty or advance
notice Of the speech. which admins
tration leaders sought vainly to III
ducc the Missouri Senator to abandon
or postpone. The Senate galleries
were crowded. and Republican spokcs-
men were waiting with replies. There
we're many sharp interruptions dur
ing the two hours Senator Stone was
spcak.ng, and when he closed Scna-
tors Pcnrosc Lodge. New and others
on the Republican side answered with
vigorous defense Of their right TO
mako proper criticism OF inctiic cnClcS
and with countcrchargcS OF PARTISAN
ship.
Senators Lewis. Kirby and other
Democrats joined in the fray which
lasted until the scsS on ended tonight
with adjournment until Thursday. 1t
WAS suggcstc cd in the Hobbies that tho
two.day recess was arranged IN inc
hone that both sides would cool OIL
and permit the controversy to be drop
ped Many Senators who did not take
tho floor today were busy with notes,
however, and doubt Is generally OK
pressed that another outbreak can be
prevented. Senator Johnson, or GAIL
fornia, wan particularly busy with HIS
pencil when Senator Stone atshcked
colonel Roosevelt.
GALLERIES ORDERED CLEARED
WHEN TITTERING CONTINUES.
In spite Of the vigorous LANGUAGE
- lsed by the dcbaters, much Of the
time during today's battle. the gal
leries we're set ablaZe in the Senate
today by Senator Penrosc's saillea
would set the chamber into litter
when the discussion was taking It's
most serious turns. Several times,
'Vice-Prcsident Marshall threatened
to clear the galleries, and once he
actually ordered it done, but Senator
Jamcs's point Of order that most oil
tho disorder was among the Senators
themselves prevailed.
Senator Stone delivered his attack
in Enthusiastically vehement fashion
He strobe the middle aisle, shouting,
menacing with clenched fist or wag-
ging finger his political opponents on
, the other side.
Senator pcnrose. in his reply, con-
cedcd his desire to GUST the Demo
Gratis from control OF the government,
declaring a more efficient administra-
ton would he thus secured
Senator Lodge, Of Massachusetts,
spoke more seriously. lie deplor1d
injection Of politics into the war. de-
Tended Colonel Roosevelt. declared
that the Republicans have given and
will continue to give their support to
Asthe ;nistration toward winning
4Ehe war, but will continue criticisms
8of e{nistakes and inefficiency.
Making his general charges In most
! vigorous terms. Senator Stone dra-
matically marshaled his witnesses"
as II before court, to prove them.
Senator Penrose came first; then
| Chairman Wilcox. OF the Republican
National Committee. and. lastly. tho
"star" witness. Colonel Roosevelt,
whom Senator Stone denounced AS
"the most potent agent the Kaiser has
hin Aemrica," and "the most scditious
%man Of consequence in America"
SHOWS THAT REPUBLICANS ARE
GIVEN RESPONSIBILITY.
Senator Stone dealt with published
criticisms Of the administration for
not making use Of the capabilities OF
Republicans prominent in public life,
such as Colonel Roosevelt, General
Leonard Wood, former Senator Root,
former President Taft and Charles e.
Hughes. Ho pointed out that MT.
Root had been sent to Russia on an
important mission and that former
Chairman Wilcox, Of the Republican
National Committee. had just been
called to assist the direct or general Of
railroads. Senator Stone paid high
tribute to Mr.. Root. but said he did
not regard his FORMER colleague as
! 9 sort Of love sitting on olympus"
\ After speaking Of the abilities OF
ne others named. Senator Stone
ed:
1r. Taft and Mr.. Hughes I pass
I, spectful silence"
Gel eral Wood had been called re-
\ >ated y TO great responsibilities, the
enatol said. adding that the sub
ance Of the criticisms in that case
Il hd been failure to call him to SUI
RENE command Of military forces.
General Pershing Is his equal"
be Senator said land Republican
well rs Wood"
In anticipation Of his speech tho
eries were packed and many
use members went to the Senate
amber.
Senator Penrose, Of Pennsylvania,
ose presence was especially re-
ested by Senator Stone, and other
Eminent Republican members ill.,
he'd nttentively.
IREWDNESS is SHOWN BY RE
PUBLICAN LEADERS.
: With characteristic gestures, Sena-
. Stone emphasized his points. In
Fill falsctto he declared the Repub-
ans were shrewd. He tapped his
SIX with his fingers in milder en-
asis and then pounded it vigorous