Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-29
WOLCOTT FOR CHANCELLOR,
T. {. DUPONT FOR SEMA TOR,
NOW SAID TO BE IN SIGHT
Yesterdays Proceedings in the State Senate, Unexam
pIed for Intense Bitterness, Surely Indicates That
Result as the Outcome, Following Arrangement to
Take Decisive Vote Today.


questcd a yea and nay vote on the
appeal.
Discussion of the appeal and mat
ters closely interviewer" followed.
Senator Walker said the proceedings
are not a filibuster: he despised such
a thing, but he stood for not throttling
the Senate. He objected to confirm
ing appointees against whom there is
suspicion.
Could Give Name Of Senator.
Senator Short did not question the
character of Wolcott and Richards,
but he questioned the manner of their
appointment to judicial positions. De-
claring Governor Denney has told
whom he will appoint United States
Senator, the speaker announced: We
will produce proof II given chance.
He added: We are also prepared to
tell. by reputable witnesses, whom he
will appoint United States Senator"
Lieutenant Governor Bush recogniz-
ed Short. and Handy appealed from the
recognition.
Attorney William NJ. Hope was call
I'D and asked to prepare an opinion on
the right of appeal from recognition.
While Mr.. Hope was complying. Sen
ator Alice moved that the Senate ad-
journ until 1880 o'clock this morning.
The chair ruled that only the hour
to which the Senate proposed TO ad-
journ was debatable.
Senator Short requested the privilege
OF exposing corrupt things"
First Test Vote
Senator Handy's appeal from Lieu
tenant Governor Bush's ruling was
again taken up. and the vote on the
question: Shall the chair be sustain
ed?" Was as follows;
Nays-Senators, Bennett, Handy,
Hopkins. Insley. L.atta. Lutz. Nc
Intire. Prettyman, Price and Richards
10.
Yeas-Senators. Alice, Hishfield,
Murphy, Palmer, Robertson. Short and
Walker.
After the Senate had refused TO
sustain the chair. Senators Handy and
Short arose simultaneously, both
claiming the floor.
Senator Walker protested against
choking OF" 'throttling.". 'ramming
through or ''railroading."
mere Is no ht htGs
The weather is hot, but we will make
il hotter for some people before we
finish
Senator Palmer asked the Senate
for Gods sake not to steam roll.
Palmer referred 10 Senator Handy as
his colleague from Dover. saying
Handy no longer resides in Milford,
where he was elected.
Senator Handy said ten Senators
were tired of being throttled by seven,
and the throttlinE must cease.
Senator Robertson said the minority
wanted an opportunity to clear up
this thing" before voting ON the
judicial appointments. He rebuked for
laughing. former Representative,
who sat in the lobby, from whom
some Of us once helped TO lift a cloud
The Ten Hold Firmly
The motion TO adjourn was defeated
by vote OF 10 TO Z.
There was a lull in the Senate
chamber. while Attorney Hope consult
cd authorities on appeal from recogni-
ton.
After consultation with the attorney,
I.ieutenant-C Bush announced
that he had been in error when he
recognized Senator Short.
The Senate next, by a vote of 10 to
:. refused to sustain the chairs de-
ctsion that Senator Palmer was entitl-
ed TO the floor.
Forcing the Issue.
Senator Handy created surprise and
excitement by moving that the Senate
proceed 70 confirm the nomination of
Josiah o. wolcott for Chancellor for
the next twelve years
Lieutenant-Go Bush said ne
could not entertain the motion before
the SenAe acted on proposed ammend-
ments TO the rules
Senator Handy appealed from the
chairs decision. and the Senate loafed
while Attorney Hope was consulting
authorities
Senator Handy moved that his pro-
posed amendments to the rules be
laid on the table. The chair ruled
that this could not be done without
the consent of the Senate, Senator
Handy appeared, and the chair re-
fused to entertain the appeal
Senator Handy made another ap-
peal. and the chair refused to enter
tain il also. Handy said he would call
the roll. but the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
would not permit him.