The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-18
Says Alabamian's Meas ure Makes Teapot Dome
 Resemble Pin Head NEBRASKAN SCORES CHIEF EXECUTIVE Bitter Attack On Ala bamian Will Prevent
 Action Before Dec. 20 WEEKS ASKS $3,5O0,OOO FOR SHOALS PROJECT Amount Must Be Appropriated To Continue Work On Dam,
 He Says
Washington Bureau.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-Sena- tor George w. Norris, of Nebraska not only sung the swan song over his super power Muscle Shoals blll today. but he served notice that he would employ all possible means tu prevent the passage of the Under wood bill prior to Christmas recess the evening of December 20.
 That Senator Underwood perceived the challenge of Senator MOTHS was apparent, when he in turn serveu N.ee notice that, irrespective ot the lli- buster, this measure will remain oelore the senate, if needs be until adjourn, ment, March A." It is the general impression that Norris will prevent the passage of the Underwood Dlli py tbe Christmas holiday period. It IS cold to he speculative whether or not he can ultimately defeat the bill Of the Alabama senator.
 Norris Is Vehement
 Senator Norris throughout the day sensationally attacked the President of the United States. At times his vehe- mepce was equal to that which, some two years ago, caused his collapse Tn the senate chamber in kind of muscular paroxysom. He received close attention of what seemed to be ma iority of members of the senate and \ ..eraas it oaaEct he said that he de- prived the Underwood blii of any sup port, there is no question 1ut that he rendered more adamant, more deser- mined his own column.
 F Following the conclusion of the de- bate, senator Underwood expressed Athe belief that his measure had been done no injury through it's chGrtacterization by Senator Norris as 'the Coolidge" and the administration" bill, or by his sharp criticism of the executive huaSeit Likewise, the senator expressed the be- lief that he himself had weaned none of his administration support when he declared the executive had not only not offended but had actually done his duty in advising members of congress regard ing pending legislation.
 Attacks Underwood Bill
 While Senator Norris defended the provisions of his super power bill and criticised those of the Underwood bill, his speech was divided principally into two parts A charge that the President having once traded with Henry Ford, had traded with Senator Underwood; and a charge that the Alabama Power company, which he contended would secure the lease of Muscle Shoals, was child of the general electric. with stockholders serving as stockholders in many kindred enterprises.
 In conclusion he admitted that the attitude of the President had destroyed the hope of his measures success, and declared it unfair and not conducive to official efficiency" for the work of committee of congress Ito be de- stroyed by a secret conference on the Mayflower." He was bitter in his criti- cism of republican senators who "had beard their masters voice and recog- nized it" and who would vote for the Coolidge bill without having read either that or any other bill"
 Can Delay Underwood Bill
 There is no constructive or otherwise important legislation or the statute books bearing the imprint of Senator Norris. But he is regarded as the most efficient agent for obstructing passage of measures to which he is opposed in congress today. It was the opinion of practically every senator tonight that as a result of his work today he had added to his reputation.
 q recognize" he exclaimed, quiv-
 ering with passion, that the skids
 have been greased, and the steam
 roller invoked to destroy my bill. Oh,
 President Coolidge, how can you offer
 your great position in saIvaging a
 proposition like the proposed subSti-
 tute! If Muscle Shoals is ship.
 Coolidge republicans are straining at
 the oars in an effort to drive it
 straight to Wall street. Muscle
 Shoals will he a pAnhead to Teapot
 Dome, and Doheny will be piker." He declared that Coolidge had cor ralled the republicans like you would herd so many sheep" and added that under the administration" bill Secre- tary Mellon could manufacture alumi- nun with a government subsidy in add- tion to a protective tariff. Three direc- tors of the Alabama Power company were singled out as being directors, according to the Nebraskan, "all pow or companies" They were R. A. ] (Continued On Page Two)