The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-12
F|L|B(JSTER
ON RENT
BILL
UnderhiII, Boies, and 5Ianton
Start House Fight-Vote
Now Unlikely Monday.

F'ilibuster against the bill to ex-
tend the District rent act began
today on the floor of the House.
Floor Leader Nicholas Long
worth, declaring that the rent bill
was of vital Importance to the
District, and probably would con-
sumo a good deal of time on the
floor, asked unanimous consent
that the House meet at II o'clock
Monday instead of noon to take up
the measure.
Underhill Leads Opposition.
Congressman Charles L. Under
hill, of Massachusetts,, a member
OF the District Committee, and one
OF the most consistent opponents
of the Rent Bill, objected and the
motion was lost. Underhill stated
that he made objection because he
had a committee meeting which he
wanted to attend at 10 o'clock Mon,
day morning. 80
Congressman William D.. Boiea
sent that she be permitted to speak
on agriculture for fifteen minutes
Monday afternoon during the time
set aside for consideration of the
rent bill.
1.-THE gentleman should take the
time for this address from some
other day, when less important legis-
lation is up" Congressman Thomas
L. Blanton of Texas, leader Of the
opposition to the bill, stated.
However, / see that the acting
chairman of the District Committee
is not on the floor to defend the bin
and shall make no objection to the
gentleman's request
Delay to Vote Seen.
Under these handicaps and others
which undoubtedly will be placed
in the way of the bill on Monday, IL
is conceded that the bill has small
chance of coming to final vote
on the next District day, Monday.
A determined fight to kill the ZlhI-
man amendment, exempting all new
apartments and homes from juris-
diction of the Rent Commission. is
being planned today.
Congressman Clarence J. Mcleod
Of Michigan will serve as an at
torney for Chairman FTorian Lam
pert. of the rent Subcommittee, and
other members opposed to the
amendment, in an effort to have
it stricken from the bill.
Fight This Afternoon.
Plans for the fight on tho amend.
ment will be made this afternoon at
a conference between congressman
Lampert and Mcleod and other
interested members.
1t is the contention Of Mr.. Lam.
pert that the Zihlman amendment
would nullify the effectiveness of
the rent act. He also claims that
such an amendment is uncOnstitu-
tional and that if it is included in
the bill the United States Supreme
Court would rule against the en-.
tire act.
Amendments to Be Offered
Opponents of the measure un.
doubtedly will present scores of,
amendments, either designed to
cripple the measure or merely for
the purpose of delaying action.
Opponents will insist that at least
four hours be allowed for general
debate on the bill. After this de.
bate is concluded the reading of the
bill and the offering of amendments
will be in order, which will consume
several hours II the opposition per-
sists in dilatory tactics.
II the bill Is not brought to a
vote Monday it will not have an.
other opportunity for passage until
April %, less than a month before
expiration of the act. After the
House passes the bill, If 1t is not
killed in the lower body. the Senate
must act on the measure, after
which it will be sent to confer.
ence.
Long Delay Possible.
After. the conference work is
completed the report of the con-
ferees must be agreed upon by
both houses before the bill can be
sent to the White House for the
signature Of the President. APP
prevail of the conference report
can also be blocked for an indefi.
mite period, as has been the case
with the District gasoline tax bill.
SEEING "PINK EL'PHUNTS"
COSTS HIM $40 IN COURT