New Britain herald., 1925-03-06
Reorganization of New Senate Finds Senator Moses As President Pro Tenn. Elected Over Pittma1l. .,
LaFollette, Frazier, Brook hart and Ladd Deprived of Committee Rank in New Appointments.

support of the senators they have read out of party councils, the re- publicans proceeded today to the re- organization of the new senate. Senator Moses of New Hampshire was elected president pro tenn. over Senator Pittman, democrat. Nevada, the choice of the democratic con- ference. The vote was 50 to SC.
 Other c. 0. P. Officers
 The other officers on the republi- secretary. and David s. Barry, ser geant-at -arms-then were elected over the candidates put forward by the democrats. and the organization was completed except for approval of committee assignments.
 The committee rosters were not presented because the democratic conference had been unable to com- plete its assignments, and the repub- lican conference consequently did not act.
 The four insurgents ---LaFollette, Ladd, Frazier and Brookhart-are to be deprived of their present com- mittee rank under the plan, with Senator Watson of Indiana becoming chairman of the, interstate com merce committee In place of Senator Smith. democrat, South Carolina, and Senator Stanfeld of Oregon, suc- Ceeding Senator Ladd as chairman of the public lands committee.
 Democrats Not Opposed
 Under recommendation of their leader, Senator Robinson of Arkan- sas, senate democrats deicded against blocking such reorganization. It will increase by one the membership of each of the half dozen commit tees on which the insurgents hold memberships. so that in each case an insurgent can be displaced by an additional republican and. the re- assigned to the committee was an extra member without seniority rights
 The plan to increase the size of these committees was attacked in the senate by Senator Norris, repub- lican, Nebraska, who said they were too large already. He also criticised the rule of seniority in committee assignments, saying that as result of this practice 'all of the import ant work of the senate rests on a few senator's"
 A resolution to authorize the in- crease was adopted, however, with out a record vote.
 Robinson Floor Leader
 Senator Pittman of Nevada was nominated as the democratic candi- date for president pro tempore of the senate. Senator Robinson was reelected party floor leader and all the officers of the conference were reelected. They are: Walsh, Monta- ma, chairman; Gerry, Rhode Is- land. whip, and King, Utah, secre- tary. These along with Swanson, Virginia; Harrison, Mississippi; Sim mons North Carolina: Sheppard, Texas; Kendrick, Wyoming; Cara way, Arkansas; Broussard, Louis lana; Hetlin, Alabama, and Jones, New Mexico, will make up the new party steering committee.
 The democratic senators also adopted a resolution authorizing ap- pointment of one additional member to the senate committees of which the insurgent republicans now are members. This action was the result of an agreement with the republi- cans.
 Senator Robinson told the demo- cratic conference that democratic senators should let the republican party fight out the issue without in- reference over committee assign ments.
 Let Republicans Alone
 "The minority" he said, lis un- der no obligation to settle disputes of this nature. We should recog- nize the right of the administration 10 organize the senate, and unless Its efforts prove futile, stand by and refrain from participation in clash. es among republicans concerning committee assignments"
 The democratic leader advocated non-partisan consideration of for. oign relations. fin order that the moral strength Of our nation in lis dealings with other peoples may be undiminished."
 Asks Treaty Ratification
 Turning to the program of the special senate session Mir. Robinson advocated ratification of the Isle ot Pines treaty with Cuba without fur. theF delay predicted that the Lau- same treaty with Turkey would provoke prolonged discussion and said it appeared uncertain whether the special session could decide tht world court question although democratic senators "are generally ready to meet and resolve this is. sue"
 He admonished the democratic senators against attempting to com init the party organization on DO Iitiesl issues without thorough con sideration in conference.
 Wants Party Counseling
 'Let mo urge upon you the necos sity for counsellng together and fol prudent action and unselfish serv toa" he said