The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06

His sensational rem ar K s
stirred the crowded Senate
chamber and galleries at the
opening of the long-awaited
contest over seating Of the two
members who big campaign ex-
penditures were disclosed a
year ago by the Senate In
vestigating committee.
The Illinois and Pennsylvania
primaries Norris called "a battle of
millionaires. He said the election
was waged with the understanding
that a senatorial toga was on the
auction block to the highest bidder.
Millions Expended
"In Pennsylvania, more than
$S,o00,0o0 was spent by the various
contestants" Norris said.
"Of this amount, practically
100000 was spent for the no1nina-
ton Of Ware and in Illinois for
Smiths nomination, in round num-
bers, more than $450,OOO was spent,
simply for the nomination Of the
Republican ticket.
"These stupendous amounts stag
ger the imagination OF the orii-
nary citizen. 1t was a race where
the entrance fee debarred every man
Of modest means unless he were
willing to mortgage his birthright to
special interests interested in fav-
orable legislation in our national
government.
Insult Is Target
"Of the enormous sums scent in
Smiths behalf, more than 100000
was contributed by representatives
Of large public service corporations
doing business in Illinois"
Referring to contributions OF
$125,0O0 to Smiths campaign made
by Samuel insult, public utilities
leader, Norris asked:
docs anybody believe that he
made these contributions or that,
through him, his various corpora
tions made them, because of
patriotic interest in the welfare of
his country? Does any one doubt
that he had in mind the welfare
Of these public service corpora
tions in different parts Of the
United States in which he has
direct interest?
"It Is quite apparent that his in
terest in the Senate Of the United
States is financial one. He is in
terested in what he acn get out
of it.
Turns Guns on Studebaker
"And what explanation can be
given to the contribution in this
campaign by Mr.. Studebaker, a resi-
dent of Indiana? Why should he be
interested in the Illinois primary?
The only interest at least, so far as
the record diScloses, is that he was
interested in public service corpora
tions in Illinois.
HE, like insult was making an in
vestment from which he expected
returns in the way of favorable ma
tional legislation for his purposes
and his investments.
Can any citizen Of the United
States look upon conditions as
these except with a feeling Of re-
gret, Of horror, and even with
shame?
"In Pennsylvania the sources Of
the contribution in behalf of Ware,
which, in the aggregate, amounted
to about 100000, were not so clear
ly traced.
Fraud Evidence Apparent
However, the evidence Of fraud
in the actual election, such as the
absolute control of voters, the mark
ing of ballots, the handling Of bal
lot boxes, and other evidence in
dicating fraudulent voting, count
ing and registration, were much
more apparent than in Illinois.
''The expenditure Of such huge
sums Of money for seats in the
United State Senate" he said, "can-
not be justified, unless we desire to
turn the Senate over to the multi
millionaires Of the country, who are
willing to buy seats in this body as
they buy merchandise across the