Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-02-12
Louisiana Senator Says He
Will Risk His Seat to Gust
New Dealer.
ROBINSON AND BAILEY
QUICK TO CHALLENGE
Arkansan and North Carolinian
Hurl Caustic Remarks as
Debate RACES.

Senator Long. Democrat. of Louisi-
ana asserted in the Senate today that
il James A. Farley was not run out
of the cabinet within 80 days" after
his proposed investigation of the
Postmaster General starts he would
go to Louisiana and raise sl2.500 for
the Democratic party.
Long. who was protesting against
Democratic Leader Robinson'S motion
to send his investigation resolution to
the Post Office Committee, added if
Farley was dismissed as a result of
the inquiry he would raise double
that amount" for the party.
Long also asserted he would not
have the "temerity" to run for re-
election if his charges of misconduct
against a cabinet officer and Demo-
cratic national chairman were proved
groundless.
Would Risk His Office.
That would be practically running
me out of the United States Senate.
but 1 am willing TO take the risk,
he SAID.
His hands in his pockets and red
suSpenderS showing. Long also said
Secretary Roper had INTERVIEWED with
Secretary 1ckes 70 prevent a loan
going to Louisiana for a hospital.
Referring to Farley as the gen
eralisSimo of the United States of
America" Long said
Il was called upon by the man liv-
ing In the White House to 60 out and
raise funds TO put an end TO this
kind of slime, filth and rottenneSs in
Government. I went out and took
up the cause.
Reads Letter to Back Charge.
What did we get? To get rid of
the devil did we get witch? We
want to know"
Farley. Farley" he shouted, ask
ing why people should have to bow
down to this demon
The Louisiana Senator read let
ter to him from man he described
as "a responsible gentleman" in the
journalistic profession saying he un-
derstood companies with which Farley
ment contracts.
The writer said he was told Farley
made 100000 on the cement con-
tract in the construction Of the Eighth
avenue subway in New York and was
connected with company which le-
Gently got a contract tor I post Office
in the Bronx.
Bailey Sees Flaw.
Senator Bailey. Democrat. of North
Carolina interrupted to remark that
the writer of the letter relied en- the
statement i am told" in making his
charges.
Il ask the Senator whether he
would have me make accusations
against him in letters received from
his constituents using that pnrase?'
Bailey asked. Does he wish me to
follow the golden rule and do to him
as he now proposes to do to mem
Der of the cabinet?"
The Senate has investigated me,
Long replied.
I'll leave it to the Senate and the
people whether the Senator has
answered my question" Bailey said.
III leave this Farley issue with
the people of the United States.
Long replied.
A moment later. as Long continued
his charges against Farley, Bailey in
terrupted again.
Accusations have been made tc
me concerning the Senator from
Louisiana on hearsay and I challenge
the Senator whether he wants me II
present them to the Senate" he said
Il don't care" Lo' 6 replied. 81
have accusations made to me abou
the Senator from North Carolina.
have accusations against most Sena.
tors, but I'm the only Senator who
has been investigated"
Yesterday the Senate Democratic
leader. Joe T. Robinson of Arkansas
to hit back at the Louisianan.
Apparently in resentment owe
some investigation of him. the Senate
has gathered together all rumors h,
has heard. all newspaper innuendo
and presented them together il
charges against Mr. Farley" Robinson
numbered.
Robinson Aroused.
81 think he ought to confine him.
self in his public charges to his owl
personal knowledge"
II have never yet failed to prove
facts ! have stated on the floor o.
the Senate" Long interrupted.
ct do not impeach his veracity,
Robinson resumed. But l have
learned to question the soundness o.
his judgment and his credibility."
Long again interrupted:
Does the Senator intend to oppos,
the investigations"
II do not oppose any investigation.
Robinson said. Il do not object Il
any inquiry where the facts are il
dispute. 1 am not determining wha
action I will take"