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

Wsshlngton, january 81 -Smolder-
ing fires OF partisan feeling wore set
ablaze In tho Senate today by Senator
Stone, veteran Democrat, with long,
prepared speech accusing RepuDllcans
OF playing politics In their criticisms
OF the governments conduct or inc
war and calling Theodore Roosevelt
"the most seditious man of conse-
Qucnce in America"
There had been plenty or advance
notice Of the speech, which admihls-
tration leaders sought vainly to Ill
ducc the Missouri Senator TO ABANDON
or postpone. The Senate galleries
were crowded. and Republican spokes'
men were waiting with replies. Tncre
were many sharp Interruptions our
ing the two hours Senator Stone was
speaking, 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 incihc 'encies
and with countercharges Of PARTISAN
ship.
Senators Lewis, Kirby and other
Democrats joined in the fray which
lasted until the sess'o ended tonight
with adjournment until Thursday. 1t
was suggested in the Hobbies that the
two-day recess was arranged In the
hone that both sides would cool OH
and permit the controversy to be drop
ned. Many Senators who did not take
the floor today were busy with notes,
howeyer. and doubt Is generally OK
nressed that another outbreak can be
prevented. Senator Johnson, OF Cali
fornia, WAS particularly busy with his
pencil when Senator Stone attacked
Colonel Roosevelt.
GALLERIES ORDERED CLEARED
WHEN TITTERING CONTINUES.
In spite Of the vigorous language
as lsed by the dcbaters. much OF the
time during today's battle, tho gal
leries were set ablaze in tho Senate
today by Senator Penrose's sallles
would set the chamber into litter
when the discussion was taking its
most serious turns Several limos,
Vice President Marshall threatened
to clear the galleries, and once he
actually ordered 1t done, but Senator
James's point Of order that most OF
tho disorder was among the Senators
themselves prevailed.
Senator Stone delivered his attack
in Enthusiastically vehement fashion.
He strobe the middle n Isle, shouting.
menacing with clenched fist or wag-
ging finger his political opponents on
tho other side.
Senator Pcnrose. In his reply, con-
ceded his desire to Gust the Demo
Gratis from control Of the government,
declaring more efficient administra-
ton would be thus secured
Senator Lodge, Of Massachusetts,
spoke more seriously. He deplorad
injection Of politics into the war, de-
Tended Colonel Roosevelt, declared
that the Republicans have given and
will continue to give their support to
Aathe administration toward winning
&he war, but will continue criticisms
i or nistakes and inefficiency.
Making his general charges In most
) vigorous terms. Senator Stone dra-
matically marshaled his "witnesses,"
as II before a court, to prove them.
Senator Penrose came first; then
Chairman Wilcox. Of the Republican
National Committee. and, lastly, the
STAR witness, Colonel Roosevelt,
whom Senator Stone denounced as
"the most potent agent the Kaiser has
hin Aemrica," and "the most seditious
Fman OF consequence in America"
SHOWS THAT REPUBLICANS ARE