The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-29
M'RAE FORCES WIN
 IN SENATE BATTLE
ABOLISH PEN BOARD
Turbulent 'All-Day Fight in Upper House Ends with Administra-
 tion Victory.

udS CuIbuleHt HEnL, III winch those opposing charged all things bad, while those supporting insisted only good could come the senate at 6 o'clock Friday voted to abolish the Arkansas penitentiary commission by vote of 19 to H. Senator Collins. one of the strong opponents, changed his vote in order to ask for a recon sideration, but President Cazort would not recognize him, and the pro- ponents put the motion to reconsider and lay that motion on the table, cllncher that prevents reconsideration
 Endurance was shown by both sides. the administrationists refusing to give up the ship or to be shaken from their position, seeming rather to enjoy the filibuster indulged in by the opposi tlon. None dare leave the corridors for fear of an unexpected turn bring ing up the roll call. Some strayed out and were not recorded on motions to adjourn, but they were within hail Ing distance at all times thereafter he debate attracted attention from the house, and that body adjourned ahead of the senate for the first time during the session, and the floor of the senate chamber was crowded with It's members. The blind concessionaire who disposes of fruit, candies and gum to those who feel the need of in- ward solace did a thriving business and the members munched away while the orators wore themselves out. The orators prefaced their remarks with the statement that every senator had mdae up his mind on the question, and the members certainly acted like it. for while they kept quiet, it was evi- dent few of them were following the trend of the argument. They just re- allzed that it was a filibuster and without moving the previous question. a parliamentary manner of limiting de- bate, and sat back to let it run its course. Even Senator Shockley, car buncle and all, stuck it through five hours of oratOry and consumption of time. This ailment had kept Senator Shockley at home during the forenoon. and the opponents of the bill would just as soon that it had kept him there all the day.
 Senator Wilson-three times-of Calhoun, of Union, and of Washington spoke against the bill. All the Will sons characterized the old honorary penitentiary board as a filure.
 Senator Stewart of Lafayette was the only early speaker for the bill. He classed the penitentiary commits sion as failure and was willing to let 1t go at that.
 Senator Caldwell of Jefferson crowded the galleries when it became known he was speaking, for Senator Caldwell is power on the floor. He consumed an hour condemning the looseness with which the Gates bill was drawn declaring that it could not have been drawn in the interest of economy, for it was not safeguard ed in any way.
 Senators Johnson of Carroll spoke against the bill and Senator Jack son for it, after which Senator Collins made brief speech to call that Sen. ator Robinson had run for governor upon a platform of abolishing honor. ary commissions, and been elected He stated that it is possible for the governor to get any platform he wants at state Democratic convention, as it is courtesy, and the senate was in no wy bound by it.
 Senator Wood closed for the oppo- nents, discarding coat and collar, and reading from the bible for a half hour before he launched into his debate Senator Walls then closed for the measure. He stated that only good men would be on the board and that they would give the state the same good services as boards of olden days when the penitentiary was self sup porting,
 The following telegrams from Unit ed States Senator Joe T. Robinson were read yesterday afternoon in the house:
 "Your telegram advising me of house concurrent resolution No. 9 relative to my bill for the transfer of Fort Logan H. Roots to public health service received, Same will be sub- mittcd to the senate and to the com mittee on military affairs now con- eidcsing inc biIl Will make effort to pass measure over recommendation of war deDartment. but anticipatC Seri l ous difficulty. Please advise general assembly that I appreciate its action and will take every possible step to secure passage of the bill."
 Your telegram announcing pas sage of house concurrent resolution No. 10 urging appropriation for com plction of locks and dams on Ouach- ita river has my attention. In the event tho houca of 1eDrpSpnt lives