The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-27
istration in the present and vital tasks
that lie ahead of u.s."
Politics Fairly Roll.

istration in the present and vital tasks
that lie ahead of u.s."
Polite. Fairly Boii.
Politics fairly seethed and boiled at
the Capitol to-day. Republican leaders
viewing, politics Is adjourned" by the
Presidents own hand In Issuing his APP
peal for the reelection OF Democratic
Congress were rubbing the rust of disuse
from their political weapons and whet-
ting their cutlasses for the fiercest week
OF partisan fight since the civil war.
The FIRST gun In this battle was fired
In the House to-day. when Republican
leaders found that the Presidents appeal
for the election OF Democratic Congress
had been smuggled into the Congress
sional Record to be mailed out free as
campaign document to hundreds OF
thousands of voters.
Senators and Representatives of both
big parties we're deluged with kilograms
to-day from every corner of the nation.
Nothing of a political nature for two
years past has aroused such general In
terest as has President Wilson's appeal
Almost without exception the tele-
grams received from party representa-
tives by Republican leaders Indicated
the belief that instead OF getting the
results sought che appeal would prove q
boomerang and make a Republican VIC
tory certain. On the other hand. mes
sages to Democrats from their henchinen
Indicated confidence that the tide would
be turned in their favor.
The House row over the Presidents
appeal for Democratic majority In the
next Congress seriously threatened to
hold UP Indefinitely the So. 900. OOO. 900
deficiency bill, but Representative Can
non (Ill). former Republican Speaker
OF the House, nllly saved II.
The fight started when minority leader
Gillett (Mass.) called attention to the
fact that Representative Helm tAla.)
had violated the rules of the House by
Incorporating the Presidents appeal is
sued yesterday In an extension Of re-
marks, a privilege granted him several
days ago.
Explanation by Helm.
Mr.. Glllett demanded an explanation
from Mr. Helm. Mr.. Hefiin thereupon
cited the unanimous consent given him
several days ago to extend his remarks
In the Congregational Record. Mr.. Gill
lett in answer pointed out that II was
customary in such cases merely to cor
rect the actual statements made on the
floor and not introduce altogether ex-
traneous matter. He then moved to
strike the PRESIDENTS appeal from the
Record
For a week all members OF the House
now in Washington, realizing that far
from a quorum was present. have been
operating under a ''gentlemen's agree
ment" not to raise the point of mo
quorum" which would efrectually block
any business. Despite this Mr.. Helm
angered by Mr.. Gillett's reproof retail
ated by making a point Of mo quorum"
An embarrassing situation immedi-
ateiy was brought about. The point of
mo quorum II insisted on. would have
delayed for days IL not weeks the pas
sage OF the bill to provide the army with
the imperatvely necessary munitions of
war. Representative Cannon saved the
situation.
Good God :" exclaimed "Uncle Joe"
II have no objection to the Presidents
appeal being printed In the Congress
Siondi Record and sent out broadcast
throughout the country. but for heavens
sake let us pass this bill. This bill