The New York herald., 1922-12-01
Leaders Fear Insurgents,
Who Control Situation,
May Act Adversely.
FILIBUSTER POSSIBLE
La Toilette and Others Aim to
Force Call for Extra Ses-
sion i'm March.
Special Dispatch to THE New York HERALD

Special Dispatch to THE New York HERALD
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington. ID. g., Now 80.
Encouraged over favorable action on
the ship subsidy bill by the House, the
Republican leaders in the Senate are
mapping out their program for speedy
action when the measure comes be-
fore that body next week.
Chairman Jones (Wash.) Of the
Senate Commerce Committee expects
10 make favorable report Monday on
the bill virtually as it passed the
House. and it probably will be made
the unfinished business on Tuesday.
The fate of the measure may be de-
cided at the conferences OF insurgents
tomorrow and Saturday, at which
Senator La Toilette (Wis.) will pre-
side. While the insurgents program
is secret, it is feared by Senate lead
ers that adverse action will be taken
upon the ship subsidy bill, as Senator
La Toilette has announced he will
fight the bill TO the end.
Outcome Up to Insurgents.
Senator Curtis CKan.) admits the SUBJ
sidy bill hangs in the balance. the out
come depending largely on the attitude
taken by the insurgent Republican
Senators. When he took a survey OF
the Senate just after Congress as
sembled for the extra session. he was
led to believe there was a safe margin
for the measure. Since, he says, sew
eral Senators who were disposed to
vote for the bill have indicated they
may line up with the opposition.
The Dyer anti-lynching bill stands in
the way of immediate consideration OF
the subsidy bill Republican leaders in
tend to make an earnest effort to bring
the Dyer measure to a vote but IL the
Democrats continue their filibuster, 1t
will be abandoned for the present.
Republican Senators say they fear a
filibuster against the subsidy bill may
prevent a vote at this session. Senator
Norris (Neb.) has said he will aid in
such a movement. He says the pro.
posed legislation is designed to favor
special interests and he will feel justi-
fled in going to any lengths to defeat IT.
Senator La Toilette is SO bitter in op-
position that he says he will show little
consideration for passage of supply bills
If blocking them is necessary to kill the
subsidy. He points out that in 1919 he
aided filibuster which held up all ap-
preparation bills and that the next ses-
sion of Congress, when they wtre
passed. 'the nation was saved $1,000
600, 000"
The insurgents make no secret OF
their intention to try TO fore President
Harding TO call an extra session soon
after March 4, when their forces will be
largely augmented by members elected
I'm November. They feel certain in that
event they can defeat the subsidy bill
and "any other Objectionable measures"
In their fight against the subsidy bill
the insurgent Republicans will be aided
to an extent by some Democratic Sen
ators. Minority Leader Underwood says
he will personally conduct no filibuster
against the bill, although he will vote
against IL.
Efforts OF the Republicans 20 placate
the insurgents by promising favorable
action on farm legislation have been
unavailable. The insurgents feel they
can force their program without any
commitments