Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-13
WASHINGTON AFFAIRS
(special Id The Bulletin.

Washington, June 12.-There have been some lively incidents during the weeks discussion of the tariff bu. as a rule the blows struck have been in more friendly spirit than during the pre- vious week. Senator Mclean has been foremost in advocating pi oteotion for the industries Of Connaotlslt and when the cutlery schedule was up made strong and telling arguments n favor of prctec- ton for American industries. Referring to the manufacture of shears Mir. Nc. Lean called especial attention to the heavy competition from Germany say- ing 'sIf we do no. put | duty on them they will drive the American manufac- turer out of business" He then referred to the need of shears n connection with the wool industry and the galleries were in an uproar of laughter which the vice president did not attempt to rebuke, when Watson of Geoegla, rose and re- marked that every body that used mule or a horse had to use shears and woul1 be taxed under the proposed bill. True" said Tom Heflin of Alabama, mopping his face and evidently thankful for jog in the right direction, for Heflin had been holding the floor and attempting to argue down Mclean for long time, with the thermometer high In the nineties. 'sThat Is so," repeated lief lin, q thank my frssEd for the sugges> ton. Shears must be used to trim tho tail of every mule in the country" Then Mfr Mclean fired back this question. What do they use on the democratic jackassr' And the senate broke loose in shouts of laughter, while some one suggested an elephant waA the best par ty symbol as he didn't need trimming.
 The senate has come to an agreement .kz Aara { ent and that move is regafded as the first sten towards the end of the filibuster that has been conducted by the demo- crats ever since the tariff came out of committee. During the absence of Sen ator Lodge, who is in Massachusetts opening his campaign for reelection, Sen tor Curtis assistant floor manager, has been wise and diiigent in sounding out" the democrats with a view of accomplish ing a letup in the loose talk and violent language that has marked many of the so-called debates. Curtis Is one of the ablest and most diplomatic senators on the republican side of the chamber and has the confidenes of both his own par ty and the democrats across the alsle. If any man can bring order of the ex- isting chaos 1t will re Curtis, who Is as- sistant floor leader, whip of the senate chairman of the rules committee and "a friendly enemy'' as one man expressed it. Senator Lodge had expressed hlrrl- elf anxious to have peace restored and the filibuster ended and left the matter of adjustment in the hands of Curtis with full authority to act as leader, dur ing his absence. Simmons, Underwood and Overman, on the democratic side are likewise able and reasonable men, and the wise-acres here fully expect to @Alf ( V--HVo -tNy arguments of MT. Curtis. No steps will be taken however, except with the full approval of McCunlber and Simmons. who are in charSe of the bill on the floor. as senatriaI courtesy demands their oen approval to all matters pertaining tc the policy to be followed in debate along the line of the bill And just now every body is wishing Mir. Curtis well and say ing, Here's hoping"
 Congressman Rogers of Massachusetts, made a ten strike when he secured from President Harding a written statement ] to the effect that he should bring before congress at an early date the matter o child labor law that would be ef | fective in all states. MT. Rogers hat personally visited the president a feV 1 days before and urged such step anC | the president had replied that he woul, l take it under consideration, at the sam ! time assuring NJ Rogers that he was fl I full sympathy with the enactment of
 law that would protect children. MT
 Rogers believes such protection can b assured only through constitutions 1 amendment, since the law two child law passed by congress have been declare' Unconstitutional by the United State supreme court. The New Englan
 states have benefcient laws regarding child labor but many other textile state do not have them. so New England ha
 a. double interest in securing action. fo not only Is New England always fore most in matters of humanitarian but he
 industries interests are now sufferin bv the lax laws of other manufacturin
 states.
 Congressman Wallace Fl. White. ot
 Maine, has introduced in the house
 bill under which the secretary of com merce would have absolute power il regulating and licensing radio contro He would have the final voice, except tha of the president in determining for whs radio could be used, and what kind (
 speeches, political or otherwise coul be sent broadcast. There would be a
 advisory committee of 12 six of whol . would be members of the cabinet an the other six civilians. The presider . always to have power to act on appes in case of disagreement of the commit
 tee. A similar bill will be introduce : in the senate. The bill will control tn air service and be along lines that al aimed to protect federal and coinnerci; radio from unwarranted interference. An echo from old Romany was hear , in the courts here this week when tf
 jupdge sat in silence and listened to or
 Alex Clato issue a tribal divorce fro his gypsy wife. It was a case of tf . eternal triangle and all three persons il terested-in this case one woman an
 two men-were in court. Before the pr
 siding judge had an opportunity to g
 far in the case, the gypsy took the floS
 and told him he had been deserted his young wife, and insisted he migl be permitted to follow the tribal GU
 toms in which he had been reared ar
 that such customs should govern u 6 case The judge said he would hes Clato whereupon the dark skinned ma
 went through the formal ceremony
 divorcing the girl wife, just as if g had been far away in the Romany hon of his tribe, instead of in the courts the capital of the United States. Cla l. said his wife 'had divorced hersef
 when she strayed from her tent in Ch : cago. Under Romany rules she thu { and there lost her tribal rights and h . boy baby, said Clato may some day r1l
 this tribe. She may retain the girl. ho1
 ever, Clato eVidentally setting le