Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-01-15

l VIII AON nthNc un thhy bilut VI ~ IN utb1I-
mining the claims Of the various county
delegations Such demand for positions
has not been known for several years, and
the committees have determined TO appor-
tion the places throughout the state as
fairly as possible.
A great mass OF bills will be precipi-
tated on the luckless legislature after the
recess Among the measures to be intro
duced are several amendments to the
Brooks high license law, which is alleged
to have operated unfairly in different cities
of the state. The State Liquor league has
Its representatives here, and they will in
sist that some changes shall be made so as
TO wipe out inequalities about which they
complain. They are especially desirous Of
having some stringent provisions inserted,
either in the Brooks law OF in a new law,
against the unlicensed clubs, which they
contend are scarcely more than speak
easies. They declare that the liquor seller
is at the mercy Of these places, inasmuch
as the dealer is compelled to pay high
license and receives no protection, while
the association known as a club sells its
liquor without fee and without danger
VI the minions Of the law interfering
| They say with some force that clubs and
associations of this character should be
] win hB0AA0h W buh0 0ub a hNuhh0 ulo nnin0
as a hotel proprietor and saloonkeeper 1t
is reported that the Massachusetts law
which is a very radical measure, and the
Raines law, now In operation in New
York, will both be presented in some form,
and as result compromise measure
will be agreed upon.
Another bill which Is TO be introduced
Is one against the wearing Of high hats in
theatres. Lieutenant Governor Lyon has
been asked by ladies' club of Pittsburg
TO prepare this bill, and It will be pushed
along by the women who are interested in
Its passage. Such q bill will probably have
little opposition, inasmuch as there is a
demand for 1t all over the state
Several road bills have been framed, and
dozen bits Of legislation affecting prim-
ary elections are also in process of incuba-
tion. Every member Of the legislature has
bill or two in his possession, and after
the recess the deluge will commence.
A Great Mass of New Bnla.
From session to session one wonders
what necessity there is for SO much legis-
lation, but at each recurring meeting of
the legislature a great mass of bills con-
tinues to roll in upon the capitol, and un-
less the people call halt it will be diff
cult after awhile for even the lawyers to
bto TlRubS VI bub ClVlL6u OF COZ
poration. A lot of bills are passed at every
session, many Of them useless, and not
withstanding the pruning of the governor
there is much unnecessary loading Of the
statute books Of the commonwealth. II
1t would be possible for the legislature to
meet in January, pass the appropriation
bills that are necessary, make such changes
In the laws as may seem for the best in
terests Of the people, and adjourn, every
body would be better satisfied; but this
seems out of the question under present
political conditions.
Governor Hastings has decided views
about the participation of the National
Guard in the ceremonies incident to the
Inauguration Of the presdent-eleot at
Washington. He has opposed the par
ticipation of the entire National Guard at
the Inauguration because of the expense
and the Inconvenience to the officers and
men. He does not think that the men
ought to be asked to subsist themselves,
as they have heretofore, and he will not
agree to involve the state in any expense
for the transportation of the troops. Net
withstanding the position of the governor,
large per cent. Of the guard desires to
attend the Inauguration, and the proba-
Sility is that the division will march on
Pennsylvania avenue as in the past.
Attorney General Mccormick has given
o very emphatic opinion in the matter of
the objections to the consolidation Of the
Reading Railway and Coal companies
under the omnibus charter of the old
National company. He finds that the
commonwealth cannot interfere because
the charter Of the National company,
which was purchased by the Reading, au-
thorized 1t to do the business in which 1t
was engaged, prior to the adoption Of the
new constitution. He says, in conclusion
"The wisdom of the trainers Of the consti-
tuition Of "a in denying to the legislature
the power to grant special charters be-
comes apparent in the consideration Of the
manifold powers granted by the charter Of
the Reading company, and the only con-
ISOLATION of the present generation is that
they are not responsible therefor"
Lively Contest Over q CIerkshIp.
There was lively conflict In the senate
between Senator Saylor, Of Montgomery.
and Senator Meredith, of Armstrong over
the reading clerkship. Senator Saylor,
being a member of the slate committee,
has landed his man, i. NJ. Kelly, and SEN
ator Meredith has been satisfied by the
making of his candidate, Ex- Representa-
tive Cochran, Of Armstrong, the clerk Of
the president pro tenn.
Senator Penrose, who Is sure to be
elected United States senator on the reas-
sembling of the legislature will probably
retain his seat until the end OF the present
legislative session, unless a special session
Of congress should be called, in which
event he will resign his seat about March
and go to Washington. There are sew
eral presidents for this proposed action,
and Senator Quay is understood to be de-
sirous Of having Senator Penrose remain
here in charge Of the reform bills, in which
he is interested, as long as possible.
Senator Quay has invited several state
officials and personal friends to accom-
pany him to his St Lucie retreat in Flor
/ ida, after Senator Penrose has been elected.
He will spend some time in Florida.
The electoral college Of PennsylVania
met at the capitol today to cast the state 3
vote for Major Mckinley for president
This is a perfunctory performance. About
two hours were consumed in the computa-
ton Of the vote and the signing of the
certificates, which are forwarded to Wash
ington.
There Is some talk here to the effect that
when Senator Cameron retires from the
senate in March he will bs rendered =
/ first class foreign mission. He is anxious
to round out his public career in practi-
cally the same way as his venerable father,
the late General Cameron, who was min
lister to st. Petersburg.
E. J. sTAcKPoLE
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