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Diplomatically, however, a number of important moves were made. A short time ago Washington proposed, somewhat nebulously, that an international conference might soon be called to reconsider the attitude of foreign Powers toward Chinese domestic affairs. It is now common knowledge in diplomatic circles, although it is not admitted, that...
The following day, while the Senate was discussing the Education appropriations, Premier Herriot suddenly raised the question of confidence, received a vote of 142 to 140, which on a recount proved to be 139 to 143. The Premier decided to resign, but was later induced to reconsider his decision.
Mr. Reed immediately moved to reconsider, and Senator Walsh promptly countered with a motion to table Senator Reed's proposal. Another roll call was ordered and begun.
The vote was again 40 to 40; every Senator who had voted against the nomination voted to table the motion to reconsider and vice versa. It seemed that Mr. Dawes might still cast a deciding vote. But Senator Overman, the sole Democrat who had voted for confirmation and against tabling...
The result was read: 41 votes to table the motion to reconsider, 39 against.