The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
TURBULENT DAYS THREATENING O[D PUBL L|CAN GUARD
ReactIonary Wing Will Insist -p on Constructive Leg
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WASHINGTON BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HEKALD 1. WaShiDgtOU. D. C.. March F l

Representative John M. Nelson of Wisconsin has served notice on the "reactionary" wing of the re- publican membership of the House that in the next session of Congress czaristic rule must be brought to a conclusion.
 MT. Nelson is head of the Wiscon- sin delegation of eleven which will be able to exercise the balance of power. He declares that Wisconsin and other states to be associated with Wisconsin. will see to it that in the future conspiracy on the part of the speaker. the floor lead CT and the chairman of the rules committee will not prove able to stifle progressive" efforts; or that autocrats. in contempt of the opin- ion of the majority, will not be capa- ble of denying a vote on Muscle Shoals, a farmers nitrate bill, or any other legislation deserving right of way.
 Mir. Nelson announces that 40 members of the House in the begin ming, will collaborate with Wiscon- January l, will be 60. The Wiscon- sir delegation is composed exclusive ly of LaFollette men under the Domination of the senator from Wis consin. That senator, in consequence, will be the most powerful member 
 Threatens Gillette.
 Here is the way that Nelson puts it: We do not intend to disrupt the republican party by operating with democrats. We are willing that Speaker Gillette be e-elected. But Speaker Gillette will not be re-elect- ed until after committees are ap- pointed and approved by us. If we are not consulted and satisfied re- spectiDg the membership of the com mlttees in which we are primarily interested, of course the Old Guard might encounter grave difficulties in it's effort to organize.
 If proper methods are pursued in the appointment of committees. czar- istic rule will come to an end, and it will be possible for us to secure legisla ton for the benefit of the farmers. for the relief of those who suffer from exceedingly high taxa tion and transportation costs, and for the masses. in general. These things are necessary and must be brought about.
 We have concluded that the mat ter at stake is so important that we would not be justified in taking a rear seat and simply protesting. all there Is to it."
 Inasmuch as Nelson states that the movement is not radicalism vs. con servatism, and not devised for the purpose of unhorsing republican leadership, it is the impression here that the so-called "reactionaries" wil, trade with him. A trade would give them the right to organize the ing to their own methods, they House, and after organizing accord inclined to believe that in the long run, politicians would be able to those who protest against their bossism.
 Real Row in Senate.
 Despite the determined attitude of Nelson, the idea prevails that the real row in the next Congress regarding organization will have it's seat in the of the 'radicals"-excluding Senators Borah, Johnson and Norris-becaase he is abler than any other. and more experienced. He is inclined to de- mand the retirement of Senator Lodge as leader, Senator Cummins as president pro tempore, and Sem ator Smoot as chairman of the fi- nance committee. The "Old Guard" it is understood. is determined to fight 'LaFollettism" to the limit. The situation, democrats contend, will be one of infinite possibilities for them.
 For whereas compromise in the House will compose the brewing storm, the storm in the Senate will break in all its fury, according to democratic diagnosticians.
 As illustrative of the situation in the Senate, it is regarded today as highly improbable that "reformers' will be able to secure change in