New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-16
Appeals Chair Decision

Appeals Chair Decision
Senator Robinson finally moved an
appeal from the decision Of the chair
to the effect Senator McCumber was
entitled to speak. The motion carried,
36 to 27. The motion to appeal from
the decision of the chair being de-
batable, Senator McCumber, amid OBJ
jections and outcries from the Demo
cratic side, proceeded to make his
speech for the bonus bill under the
guise of speaking to the question of
appeal
The speech, proceeding amid dis
order, with the Vice-President vainiy
rapping for order, ranged into the
question of foreign loans. and here
Senators Reed and McCumber clashed.
"Since the Senator from North Da-
kota," said Senator Reed. Estates that
this is not to pass until our foreign
debts are refunded, it may be of inter
est to him to know that the Secretary
of the Treasury objects to limitation
of his powers of five years. saying that
it may require more than that time to
get these matters adjusted"
~ know" retorted Senator McCum-
Der, "there is no such statement, that
1t will take that long before the Brit
ish or the French or the Italian debts
are refunded"
at seems to be getting to be a
habit in this chamber" responded Sen
ator Reed, when | make a statement
of fact for somebody to get up and saw
it is not true. That habit NAV be in
dulged in once too often some of these
fine days" a.
Invites Reed Outside
eff the Senator thinks" anrrilv re-
piled the North Dakota Senator. "it
will be INDUCED in once too often in
my debate and in what / have said, the
Senator is entirely mistaken in the
character of man he is dealing with"
81 call the attention of the Senator
from North Dakota to the fact that |
have the hoor!" shouted Senator
Robinson.
"1f the Senator from Missouri wants
to call me to order" Senator McCum-
Der said, che may do rnat outside, and
HIS Cdll VIII De accepted.
with reference to the physical
from North Dakota said Senator
Reed, che is at perfect liberty to
parade it here in the Senate chamber
to his hearts content"
But the Senator challenged me, and
l will meet him outside" Senator Nc
Cumber said.
Senator Reed then discussed various
features of the situation and renewed
his attack on Senator McCumber. He
said
II never saw blackguard yet that
did not want to go outside to settle
something"
Jumping to his feet, Senator McCum-
Der rushed over toward Senator Reed.
Senator John Sharp Williams quickly
moved between the two men and into
the center aisle. At the same instant
Senator Watson, of Georgia, rushed up
to Senator Reed, saying he wanted to
protect the Missouri Senator and shout
ing that Senator McCumber was sin
sulting."
Reed Apologies to McCumber
vice-President Coolidge hammered
hard for order, and finally things
Gained down. Senator McCum ber> then
said:
IF the Senator from Missouri looks
over the Record, he will find that his
remarks were threatening"
He proposed to go over the Record
with Senator Reed and arrive at con-
clusion between them whether the lat
ter's remarks were justified. After
some further exchange the transcript
of the Record was read. Senator Reed
admitted it was not so bad as he
thought and apologized to Senator Nc
Cumber.
The incident closed by Senator Reed
saying that if he had said anything
offending the dignity Of the Senate he
withdrew it.
Debate on committing the bill
opened at IL o'clock and proceeded
uninterruptedly for four hours. until 8
O'Clock, when the voting began.
The discussion was characterized by
further attacks by Democratic Sem
ators on the plan to recommit the I
bonus measure.
Senator Walsh, of Massachusetts,
criticized the treatment of part of
the sick and disabled soldiers and ar
gued for the bonus bill. He arraigned
the Finance Committee for first re-
porting the bill and then, at instance
OF the President, seeking to recommit
~. ne wanted TO know whether men,
befs who had served on the Finance
Commute for decade or more were
not as we'll Informed as to the financial
effects of this measure as the Secre-
tary OF the Treasury, a man who had
been In office only few months
Bill to Come Up Again
Senator Pittman, of Nevada. Demo |
graf, supporting the bonus BILL said
he would move every week from now
on to have the Finance Committee re-
port back the bill.
Senator New, Of Indiana, Republican,
favored bonus legislation, but believed |
the bill should be committed now in |
view of the financial conditions. He
advocated most liberal hospital treat
ment for the disabled and return to |
those who paid allotments for depend /
ents of the sums so paid.
Senators Fletcher and Tramnlell, of /
Florida, and Stanley, of Kentucky, Dem
ocrats, opposed recommitting the bill. /
Senator Penrose, chairman of the |
Finance Committee, said after the bill |
was. recommitted:
1T is no exaggeration to say that |
every Senator who voted to recommitl /
the pending bill is in favor of some
prompt and adequate legislation in the
directions outlined in the measure. Of
course, the bill will again be taken up /
at a suitable opportunity in the same
patriotic and favorable attitude which