The New York herald., 1922-06-21
McCumber Is Heckled and
Driven to Cover by the
Democrats.
BATTLE TO GO ON TO-DAY
Williams of Mississippi Open
ly Charges Cowardice to
Raid Supporters.
ny LOUIS sEIBOLD.
by TOVIS SEIBOLD.
Special Dispatch TO THE N1w YosK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,

ny LOUIS sEIBOLD.
Special Dispatch to THE Nsw YosK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau
Washington, ID. e., June 20.
Frenzied attempts to bring up the
bonus bill in the Senate to-day re-
suited in a victory for President Har-
ding which may prove permanent. or
turn out to be merely truce.
After an all day battle which dis
turbed the tranquil dignity of the
upper house, the supporters Of the
President succeeded in repulsing the
bonus advocates and keeping the tariff
at the head of the calendar. How long
it will remain there depends on the
results of persistent efforts which will
be made to set it aside.
The honors of the days conflict
went to the supporters Of the Presi-
rdent. They succeeded in voting down.
81 to %, a motion to advance the
bonus. and passing. 81 to s, a resolu-
ton of questionable value to take up
the bonus after the revenue measure.
The last warning uttered by the
bonus advocates on leaving the battle
field was that they would renew their
attack on the Senate program sug-
gested by the President at every OPP
portunity. A combination Of Demo-
cratic bonus Senators and anti-bonus
Senator'S Of both parties took the
starch OUT OF resolution providing
for two-thirds consent to set aside the
tariff for the bonus AS finally agreed
on and adopted, the resolution merely
provides for majority sanction.
Eject of Resolution.
lust what effect, II any, this reso-
luton put through by Senator Lodge.
ma jority leader. will have on the bonus
situation Is matter of conjecture.
Republican bonus Senators who re-
fused to accept the judgment OF the
President. all Senators of both parties
opposed to the bonus and the Demo-
Gratis who charge that they were be-
trayed" by Mr.. McCumber. made 1t
quite clear that they would not be
bound by any agreements, rules or
anv other legislative obstacles that
would ordinarily govern their activi-
| ties.
The one outstanding fact is that the
bonus promises to be a running sore In
Congressional politics until it is dis
posed of one way or the other, or until
the majority in the Senate adopts the
policy suggested by President Harding
and sets 1t aside. an undertaking that
will he characterized by thrillers In tho
way of oral and emotional expressions.
The Presidents attitude, while
clearly understood by both the pro-
ponents and opponents of the s5.ooo,-
OO0. 900 bonus raid was not referred
TO during the spectacular scrimmages
to-day. The opponents of the scheme
were even more pronounced in ex-
pressing confidence that the President
would veto the bonus bill II 1t was
sent TO him.
Reason for Optimism.
The reason for their optimism was q
nos,tive and comprehensive statement
unofficiallv communicated by the
White House TO the Capitol. IL was IN
| effect that the President believes no
has. with sufficient frequency and rea-
sonable accuracy, indicated his posi-
! ton on the bonus.
The statement. which was direct
| enough to justify complete acceptance.
was supplemented by the assurances
( that IL any doubt now exists as 10 the
Presidents attitude on the bonus his
! letter to Mr.. Fordney Is still on file
and constitutes his final Judgment on
the proposition.
The President was not brought into
the Senate rumpus to-day. There was,
as said, no reference made "a TO his
position beyond Democratic charges
that he was attempting TO usurp the
! prerogatives of Congress. But the
bonus itself was pretty well tried out
from every angle and at times under
stress of mental excitement on the
mart of the bonus advocates, who dis
covered many imaginary tricks TO de-
fraud them out of the political support
OF the soldier voters clamoring for
! bonus.
The war cry OF the bonus Senators
brought the largest attendance of Sem
ators recorded since the beginning OF
the tariff debate two months ago. Dur
ing the action, which provided lots OF
animation and some entertainment.
probably one-third of the membership
took a hand. or more correctly. voice
in the exchange of charges, warnings.
threats and pleadings that ensued.
Bright spot in Orstory.
The bright spot In the line of ora
| tory was contributed by John Sharp
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