I did not know when the Senator from Maine raised his point that he was really in earnest. He was in one of those cheerful moods which charm us all. and I supposed we were having somewhat of a relief from the high tension under which we had all been this afternoon in the debate on immigration. . When. I found that there was really an objection. perhaps beginning in good humor. but growing in determination as the debate proceeded. I could hardly believe that in view of the actual facts which every Senator here ought to be familiar with anybody was going to question the increase of this.salary. which every Senator ought to remember was put on here as a matter of sheer justice by the committee itself. upon its own motion. and as a matter of plain justice in paying for the services of one of the most ideally faithful. hardworking men who belong to the public service in this Republic.
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