Senator Joseph F. Guffey, Democra' of Pennsylvania, immediately rose to protest and demand a vote. He finally contented himself with an announcement that he would have", voted against the bill if he had had a chance, The bill now goes to the House of Representatives for concurrence, it stands now, it calls for reforms in the lower courts, but does not affect the personnel of the Supreme Court, the main feature of President Roosevelt's original programme.
The Senate later passed a bill tow authorize the Chief Clerk to the American High "ea for the Philippines and the Assist¥nt High Commissioner to adminii oaths, The measure had been opposed by Philippine leaders as an implied in+ fringement of Philippine sovereignty.
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