The Advocate and news., 1898-02-23

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probably unconstitutional to start with.
Hutchinson Bee (Silver Rep): We be-
lieve the bill proposed will be acceptable
to a majority of the members in each
house and will be speedily enacted into
law, and as law will be OF inestimable
value to the producing classes OF the
State.
Hutchinson Gazette (Pop.): If the
plans of Governor Leedy mature as sat-
isfactory as his admirers and Co-workers
believe they will, the embarrassment OF
Kansas producers will find relief from
railroad exactions and unjust disCrlmi-
nations in measure offered for the con-
sderation of proposed extra session of
the Legislature.
Senator John Armstrong (Pop.): am
opposed to the Legislature being called
together at this time If the only question
to be considered is that of railroad legis-
lation. If they will also consider the
repeal Of the Metropolitan police law and
the resubmission of the prOhibitOry
question by the adoption of the initiative
and referendum amendment l am in ia
vOr of a special session.
Westphalia Times: Governor Leedy
has formulated a freight rate bill, and
if enough members Of the Legislature
will pledge their support to it the Gov
ernor will call the Legislature in eX
traOrdinary session to enact the same
into law, and by so doing fulfill every
pledge made to the people in 1896. The
ideas Of our Governor meet with general
approval, and If made law will be of
vast Importance to the people Of this
State. 1t gives the Board Of Railroad
Commissioners full discretionary power
to make all ratees. The bill, as form
ulated, meets every requirement.
Dodge City Leader (Pop): We have
not had an opportunity Of examining the
bill, and are, therefore, not qualified to
give an opinion as to it's merits, but we
are Of the opinion that Governor Leedy
will take large chances in calling an
extra session at this time, with the odds
very much in favor Of the result being
disastrous to him and his party. While
it is generally admitted that proper rail-
road legislation Is very much needed,
it is doubtful, in view Of the fact that
this Legislature has once refused to pass
such legislation, If the chances of it's
doing so now will justify the expense Of
an extra session.
Rice County Eagle (POp): We have
not yet had time to study the bill and
can say at present no more than it looks
o. X. on the face OF it, though some of
its provisions and the phraseolOgy
might possibly be improved, and prob
ably would be somewhat changed should
the Legislature be called together. We
have no objections to the convocation Of
the Legislature If for specified purpose
or purposes and limit of work set be-
yOnd which it cannot go; in fact, II it
will do the work and stop when it gets
through we think it good idea. But
unless it can be called together and do
specified work, adjourn in about ten
days and go home, our opinion is it never
ought to be called together.
Clay Center Dispatch (Pop.): AS a
whole the railroad bill submitted by
Governor Leedy to the Legislators and
through them to the people, will un-
doutedly meet the approval of a great
majority of the Populists of Kansas and
an extra session for the purpose Of max
ing 1t law will probably be met with
favor also. That is, If the Legislature
should convene, pass the measure and
adjourn, making the expenses as light
as possible and giving no time whatever
to pickering and bombast, we believe
the people generally would say amen to
it. OF course, in common with every
body else, we could suggest some slighi
changes, but when the amendments be-
gin the agony of long-drawn-out ses-
sion Of the Legislature is upon us and
old Nick to pay. If the job can be done
up short and sharp, all right, let her go.
Hutchinson Bee (silver Rep.): Much
stress is being laid upon the attempt
of the Governor to "usurp" the func-