The Sentinel=record., 1919-05-15

Washington, May 1l,-Republican
senators in conference today agreed
Unanimously upon a program for or
ganization of the next senate, but de-
ferred discussion OF the opposition by
the progressive group to the election
ct Senators Penrose, of Pennsylvania,
and Warren, OF Wyoming, as chair
man of the finance and appropriation
committees, respectively.
With only six OF the 40 republican
members absent the conference with
complete outward harmony, and by
unanimous votes, named a slate of
nominees for senate offices.
Senator Cumins, of Iowa, upon mo-
ton OF Senator Borah of Idaho
spokesman for the progressive group,
was chosen for president pro iempore
of the senate without objection. SEN
ator Lodge, OF Massachusetts, was
likewise elected republican floor lead
or
Senator Curtis, Of Kansas, was re-
elected whip, and Senator WadsSorth,
of New York, conference secretary.
George A, Sanderson of Chicago, was
chosen for secretary Of the senate,
and David Barry, a Providence, II. l.,
newspaper man, for sergeant-at- arms
All committee assignments were
left to a committee on committees,
which Senator odge was authorized
10 appoint, and of which Senator
Brandee, of Connecticut. of the reg
ular group, will be chairman Eight
others will be named soon and anoth-
er party conference will be held TO
receive the committees report.
The seniority rule, 1t is expected
will be followed closely by the com
mittee, although some OF the pro-
pressiyes declared privately today
that they would carry theic fighf
against Senators Penrose and Warren
to the senate floor.
The conference also authorized
Senator Lodge to appoint a commit
tee on order of business or legis-
laiive steering committee OF nine
members. with Senator McCumber of
North Dakota as chairman, and Mr.
Lodge an ex- officio member
A committee on patronage distri-
button, headed by Senator New of
Indiana, also was ordered. The con
ference was confined to the routine
business of plans for organizing the
senate. II was said the factional
dispute was not mentioned Seven
members OF the progressive group met
in Senator Borah's office before the
conference and agreed to nominate
Senator Cummins. for president pro
tempore. after Senator Johnson. OF
California, had rejected n snggea-
ton from so-called regulars that he
become a candidate
The contest over the selection Of
Senators Penrose and Warren to the
committee chaiImanships is expected
to develop In the committee on com
mittees. Senator Borah declared to-
day he would not attend the confer
ence unless It was open to the public
and under an agreement that senators
are not bound by a majority vote on
committee assignments.
few Of the progressives. It was
stated. plan to absent themselves
while others We're reported to intend
to vote against Senators Penrose and
Warren in conference, but prepared
to accept a majority vote. 1t was
said that the progressives would nom
mate Senator Townsend. OF Michigan.
fer chairman Of the finance commit
tee. from the floor Of the senate.
Friends Of Senator Penroe express
ed confidence that he would finally
head that committee, but there was
said to be strong sentiment among
both factions for election of Senator
smoot. OF Utah. to the appropriations
committee chairmGnship
Leaders OF both the party groupa
Joined In predictions tonight that the
slate Of senate offices selected today
would be adopted next Monday when
the senate convened. Organization OF