Legislators--Professional ethics

President Taft has been looking into the Lorimer case and has consulted with several senators. He sees corruption in Senator Lorimer’s election and hopes to see Lorimer ousted. However, Taft cautions against speaking out regarding the case due to the “clubdom” and resentment of outside interference in the Senate. He suggests that Theodore Roosevelt withhold his article on the subject until after speeches have been made on the floor of the Senate. Original and copy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-06

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Senator McLaurin has been “read out” of the Democratic Party after Democratic senators unanimously decided that McLaurin’s actions no longer entitled him to be called a Democrat. McLaurin will not be included in Democratic caucus meetings and will not be appointed to any committees.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12

Creator(s)

Unknown

William Allen White relates a story he heard that Senator Burton has been working as an attorney and requested a client’s property returned from the Post Office Department. He believes that Burton’s activity violates the law and would like to see him prosecuted.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-11

Creator(s)

White, William Allen, 1868-1944