New Britain herald., 1927-12-03
CURTAIN TO RISE
 0N 10TH CONGRESS
Rep. TilSon Laughs at Proposed
 Rule Change

Washington, Dec. 3 (UP)-All was confusion backstage in the sen- ate for the grand opening session of the serentieth congress here Mon day.
 Leaders here tearing their hairs over some ot the prima donna statesman; ultimatums were being served by the respective factions: the Independent republican group, demanding that it's rights be rec ognized and Sen. David Reed, re- publican, Pa, was threatening to start the session off with a flibuster.
 Sen. Curtis, republican, Kas., floor leader attempted to make peace but the groups did not ap- pear to he in the mood for peace, and present indications were that the session will start off with more than the usual fireworks.
 Reed of Pennsylvania was aroused because Of the threat that Senator's Elect Ware, republican, Pa, and smith, republican, H., may be barred. Curtis had worked out an agreement with the democrats whereby Ware and Smith would stand aside temporarily when sena- tors were called to the vice-presi- dents rostrum to receive the oath Of office. Reed made no public state mcnt of his intentions but leaders were informed he will prevent any one from being sworn if Ware and smith were refused the oath.
 Curtis plan, if followed would al low organization without raising at once the Smith-Eare eligibility is sue.
 Read Threat Means 1ieup
 Reeds threat if carried out would keep the senate from organizing and would tic up everything at the out set.
 The independents have served mo- uce in writing upon the leaders that II the regulars want them to play ball In organizing the senate. they much have assurances that their leg is!ativc program will be considered. They want a date set now for con- sideration of a farm relief bill. and they want a place on the legislative program for consideration Of a bill to curb the use of court injunctions in labor disputes, and a resolution calling for investigation of American diplomatic policy in Central America.
 To keep peace In the party. the regulars indicated they will consent to the arrangement.
 The usual peaceful opening day routine of the house also was ex- pected to be rudely disturbed by a fight being planned by democrats and western republicans for liberal izins the house rules. The strategy of this battie probably will be worked out today after the arrival of Rep. Finis Garrett, Tenn, demo- cratic floor leader, to whom demo- crats will present their plan.
 Tilson is Hopeful
 Republican house members were warned today 10 be in their places Monday and stay there, in anticipa- ton of the fight. Republican Floor Leader Tilson termed the proposed rule change which would make 1t easier to get legislation before the house as absolutely absurd" de- clarng it was merely "an attempt" to hedeyil the majority"
 If the senate gets tied in hli- buster. however the Presidents message may be delayed. Both Smith and Ware have been assigned to seats in the administrations to the loor-and are ready to walk up to he desk with their credentials as soon as the opening prayer is over Monday noon. Resolutions to bar them from tho senate for their primary campaign expenditures are 10 be introduced then and the fight to seat them will be on.
 Practically all of the 5s1 senators md representatives were in their offices this forenoon preparing for he opening curtain. The house ways and means committee had put he finishing touches on the new S23G, o00.0 tax reduction bill and his will be made the first order Of business in the house. By the time he tax bill is out of the way. lead ITS plan to have a flood control measure ready.
 The senate legislative program 'annot be formulated until the matter is out Of the way.