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pared argument, reinforced by observations from his own state which is bo 

 largely interested in this question. 



Senator Heyburn of Idaho, strengthened the case for the bill by his oppo- 

 sition. The point of his remarks was that this bill proposed to buy several 

 counties entire, counties with a large population, of which he gave the figures, 

 and turn them into solitudes. He denounced it is the "most radical piece of 

 fancy legislation that has ever been proposed in the Congress of the United 

 States." 



Senator Smith of South Carolina, replied effectively to certain remarks of 

 the Idaho Senator on the effects of erosion. 



Senator Burton offered two amendments, the first providing for an exam- 

 ination of the lands to be purchased by the Engineer Corps of the United 

 States Army instead of by the Geological Survey, and the second providing 

 "that on lands acquired by the Commission timber shall be sold and water- 

 power shall be granted only at prices and on terms approved by the National 

 Forest Reservation Commission." Both amendments were rejected and roll 

 calls were refused. 



The roll call was then ordered on the passage of the bill and it was passed 

 by a vote of 58 to 9. The vote concluded at about half-past five o'clock in the 

 afternoon. The record was as follows: 



Of the Senators not voting all but four, Senators Hale, Lorimer, Nelson 

 and Tillman, were placed on record by their pairs. These showed Senators 

 Aldrich, Bulkeley, Burkett, Clapp, Depew, Dillingham, Johnston, Money, 

 Rayner, Terrell and Thornton in favor of the bill, and Bailey, Bankhead, 

 Clark of Arkansas, Culberson, Gore, Heyburn, Owen, Percy and Stone opposed. 



There is evidence in this large senatorial majority in favor of the bill that 

 its friends have been very successful in presenting the arguments for it dur- 

 ing the last few weeks, because there was undoubtedly a much larger oppo- 

 sition to the measure some months ago than the vote shows at the present 

 time. This is a matter for great congratulation. The bill was in charge of 

 Senator Brandegee who has worked for its success faithfully and efficiently 

 during the session. Closely associated with him on the floor was Senator 



