Arizona republican., 1922-05-08
REPUBLICAN, LEADER
RGESF|L|BUSTER
ON TARIFF MEASURE
Republican A. p. Leased WIrel

IRepubIlcan A. p. Leased Wire1
WASHINGTON, May Frequent
and somewhat prolonged discussion
Yesterday in the senate as to whether
there was unnecessary delay in con-
alteration of the tariff bill. finally
eliminated in a charge by Senator
Watson, Republican, Indiana, that
there was a filibuster against the
measure.
There is no other object and no
other purpose in the measures be-
ing adopted to delay its passage,
Senator Watson declared.
"The object is to delay the passage
of the bill as close to the day OF
election as is possible. Nobody is
being fooled and If have my way,
we will be holding sessions daily
from II o'clock in the morning until
IL o'clock at night"
Senator watson, Democrat. Geor-
gia, interrupted to say that Senator
simmons of North Carolina in charge
of the democratic fight on the
measure had asked certain minority
senators to present their views on
particular items in the bill but de-
clared that it was intended that the
presentation should be without fill.
buster and with no purpose OF delay.
Declaring that 1t was immateriaI
as to what agreement had been made
between Senator Simmons and his
democratic colleagues. Senator Wat
son Of Indiana declared there had
been unnecessary delay; that the
whole proceedings had been for the
purpose of filibustr and that so far
as he was concerned 1t would not be
tolerated TN the future.
IF the Republicans who are re-
sponsible to the country for legisla-
ton and who must answer to the
country for their acts will stay here
to the limit of their physical endCr-
ance. we will quickly pass this bill.
he added.
Earlier in the day both Senator'S
Underwood, Alabama, the Demo
cratic leader and Simmons reiterated
that there was no disposition on the
Democratic side to delay passage OF
the bill Senator Simmons said de-
bate was inevitable and proper as the
country should be informed as to the
effects of the proposed legislation,
but assured the senate that so fer
AS the minority was concerned that
there would be discussions only OF
outstanding items in the various
items. He opposed night sessions
for consideration OF the tariff. de-
ciaring them unnecessary except In
an emergency.
The soldiers bonus also got into
the debate when Senator Walsh,
Democrat, Massachusetts,. asked
Chairman McCumber, of the finance
committee. if the amended bill. was
to be reported soon and taken up
Immediately by laying aside the tar
iff bill temporarily. Senator Nc
Cumber said this was planned and
that he hoped to have the bill re-
ported within a week.
II assume it will not take more
than day or SO to pass it." Senator
McCumber added, declaring an al
most unanimous majority was be-
hind it. Senator Underwood COIN
cided that a majority probably fa-
vored the bill. but told Senator Me-
Cumber that taking up the bonus
measure would seriously delay the
tariff bill 1t would cause demands
from other senators for action on
other bills he said. and declared that
the Republicans should not accuse
the Democrats Of delay later.
"As sure as the senate pursues that
course said Senator Underwood.
I'VE will not pass the tariff bill until
the hot days of July and August and |
then don't charge US on this side |
with delay
Senator McCumDer, replied that !
the American people wanted a deci
sion on the bonus measure and he
could not expect to hold the tariff |
bill before the senate to the exclu-
sion Of everything else.
Senator Walsh. OF Massachusetts, |
in e-fetted that Mr. MrCumt er would |
have some assistance from the DEM
ocratic side NJ getting through the
bonus bill.
Senator Watson of Georgia. said |
the Republicans themselves were re-
sponsible for the long delay on the |
tariff, citing the months taken in |
committee considerations. i
incidentally the Georgia senator /
discussed alleged reckless automobile |
drivers and traffic rules in Washing |
ton. the flow of the water of the
Nile. Amazon and Mississippi and |
other subjects.
A plot of 100 by $50 feet will /
furnish vegetables exclusive OF po-
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