Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-23

foreign relations committee. But
there were indications soon after
Senator Reed began his speech that
the crowds, swarming for admit
tance at all doors, were in sympathy
with his argument. Mindful of the
evidences of feeling in the galleries,
Senator Cummins, president pro
tenn, gave warning that while ap-
plause might be tolerated. despite
Senate rules. at the end of the ad-
dress, it would not be permitted at
other times. Threats to clear the
galleries if repeated had no effect.
and no attempt was made to enforce
the long standing rule.
Applause Breaks
When Senator Reed with arms
lifted high closed his speech and
sat down the applause broke, fol-
lowed by lusty cheering from every
gallery. Men in uniform joined N
the demonstration and many women
stood, waved their arms wildly and
shouted with the men.
Senator Ashurst, Dem ocrat Ari-
zona, sitting nearest Senator Reed,
and first to congratulate him, shout
ed loudly for order moment later
and the crowds, not knowing what
to expect, suddenly became still.
But the quiet orderliness of the Sen
ate did not prevail long for as the
spectators realized that their con-
duct was being condemned wave
of kissing swept through the cham
ber, while gallery guards struggled
manfully but unsuccessfully, to sub
due and eject those responsible for
it
Still speaking to the crowds, Sen
ator Ashurst declared the fate of
nations was at stake while they
were attempting to make the Sem
ate of the United States a police
court" and appealed by name to
Senators Lodge and Hitchcock, the
party leaders, to stop it. The Ari-
IONA senator declared the galleries
would not applaud a decision of the
highest court, which had never
been called upon to decide a ques-
ton of such tremendous importance
to the world.
Volley of Kissing Again
The appeal was met with another
volley of kissing, to which the Ari-
zona senator replied that only
snakes and geese hissed. Meanwhile
the chair was pounding for order,
and the crowds began piling out pell
nell, while members on the floor
were swarming around Senator
Reed. Senator Lodge finally was
recognized above the hubbub, which
so rudely had shattered the dignity
and traditions of the Senate, and
leaning on his desk and smiling. ad-
dressed the chair:
I'm order to return to that Sc
rene and calm atmosphere described
by the senator from Arizona, move
that we adjourn" and there was no
dissent to the laughter of ayes"
How to deal with the conduct of
the people who attend the Senate
sessions to hear the Treaty debate
was a question of some concern to
senators, who discussed it infor-
mally in view of the events of the
afternoon. Vice-President Marshall
several days ago asked the Senate
if it desired enforcement of the rule
against applause, saying if that was
the wish it would be enforced.
Treaties previously have been con-
sidered in executive session. but
that custom was abolished so far as
the pending pact is concerned. The
suggestion came from many men,
bers, however, that it might be nee
essary to close the galleries if an
other demonstration like that was
attempted.
Senator Reed, whose speech oc-
cupied the whole Treaty program
during the days proceedings, had
been speaking nearly two hours