The New York herald., 1922-07-30
BILL TO INVESTIGATE WOOL
GROUP OPENS BITTER FIGHT
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creased by It, that s200.oo0,oo0 worth
% property was affected by their de-
cision and that they profited by this
decision unless they could show that
that was not true this body would I'M
peach them. 1t would sit in judgment
on them when the charge has been
made in the other body and we would
drive them out of office.
mo, here are reputable newspapers.
Republican papers. ssying that this leg-
isIatlon was framed and Is being
damned through this body by men who
are legislating to put money IN tneir
pockets. These Senator's whose names
were printed In the editorial have not
seen fit to demand an Investigation.
I am unwilling that the incident shall
be closed without our knowing whether
1t is true or not"
Senator Bursum, whose name has been
mentioned as one OF those interested
in the growing of WOOL demanded 10
know who was to conduct the investi-
cation, and then when told II was 10
be the Senate judiciary Coh,nie.ee
added that other Senators might as
we'll be charged with personal ihleies'
in the schedules.
"Does not the Senator believe" Sem
ator Bursum said, that any senator
sitting in this body might be as justly
charged with the same charge to which
the Senator is referring? Does not the
owner of a farm, who may proouce =
few turnips. who may have q lew
bushels of oats or a Few busneis Oh
| wheat-might he also be charged with
| having a personal interest and might
not any one who represented some other
| interest be charged with the Same
thing?"
Suggestion by GOoding.
Before Senator Caraway could answer
| he was interrupted by Senator Gooding.
who also has been mentioned as one OF
| the wool producing Senators.
"While the Senator is drafting his
| resolution" Senator Gooding said, VIII
| he not DO kind enough to incorporate In
| A. the requirement OF an investigation
| as to why the Junior Senator from
Arkansas (Mr. Carnway) voted for
! high protective tariff on rye?"
| Mr.. Caraway's eyes flashed. II will
say to the Senator from Idaho" he re-
torted. that am not interested directly
or indirectly and that no kinspeople oi
mine are interested In a grain of rye."
How is the Senate to know whether
tho Senator is or not" returned Senator
Gooding.
| II know It." said Senator Caraway
"and / would say to the Senator II any
BODY said was would say what be is
that he is an unqualified liar. That Is
what would say. because do not legis'
late for myself"
| 1--WE will investigate and sec why the
Senator did vote for It." responded Sena-
tor Gooding, "and why he has condemned
every other schedule"
"Inyestigate; investigate !" said Mr.
Caraway, ''the resolution is going to re-
ouire me to disclose II. as It will require
the Senator from Idaho to disclose hi'
interest. am willing to do It. I would
spurn the idea of trying to take money
from somebody else to put In my pocket
by legislation and I am willing tha
every other Senator shall get his chanc,
to show how he stands on that matter"
Disclaimer ~ smoot.
"I,want TO say 70 the Senator. as
have said before" broke In Senator
| smoot. that i have not owned a sheer
or lamb since sold all had imrnedi
ately after Grover Cleveland wa!
|
elected"
senator oddie followed with his de
NAL!
II wish to state" ne said. that d.
not own one sheep and am not inter
ested in any manner whotever In sheep
except that am Interested In the wei
fare Iof the West and the upbuilding o.
the West A.
floor.
$50 far as being interested In the In
dustry Is concerned" he said. II hav'
said ON the floor OF the Senate that
was interested In 1t. There sinothinl
secretive about that :.
Senator Gooding entered as his de
fense the fact that the people OF ldah'
knew that he was grower or sheel
hand said that IL he had violated the Law
in voting for a duty on sheep he woul'
resign from office.
II plead guilty 10 owning a FEY
sheep" he said. I'VE would call ther
few out West: thoy would not
called few down here. sheep raisin
has been my lifes work almost fror
boyhood. The people OF Idaho knew
owned sheep when they elected me an
gave me the highest majority given
any candidate on the ticket.
"For weeks have known that the In
porters of this country were spreadin
} propaganda all over this country. jus
as tho resolution offered by the Senate
from Arkansas intends to do. and ! al
ready for that investigation. II hay
violated any law In voting for the ir
dustries OF my state I am ready 70 r.
Sign. and by tho eternal gods. ] wi
/ resign. have held public office b
fore. I have always been able TO Il
down with my conscience clear and Q
10 sleep, and I know that when 1 g.
> through with this job In the Unite
, States Senate shall be able TO go
! sleep with q clear conscience"
Senator Stanfield was on his feet.
I IT simply want to ask the Senate
{ from Arkansas" ho said, "in his opinio
; does II disqualify q member Of . lesil
! iative body from voting on legislati'
| act because Il effects In some way {