Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-09


by direct vote of the people. 1t passed
the House by practically unanimous
vote, but IN the SENATE has received lit
tie ettention and is not likely to pass.
The House passed a bill relating to the
immigration laws, codifying and amend
ing these laws in relation to important
changes. 1t has been reported to the
Senate, but there is not much prospect of
its passage at this session.
The bill defining the meaning of con-
spiracy in injunction cases passed the
House of Representatives, but has not
made much progress in the Senate.
New Portfolio Delayed.
On the other hand, the Senate passed
an important measure creating depart
ment of commerce, to be presided over by
cabinet officer, but it has made no pro-
gress in the House, not having been re-
ported from the committee on commerce.
Another bill of interest TO the CONNER
cial world is the pure food measure,
which was drafted by the pure food con-
gress and after extended hearing was
reported from the House committee on
commerce, but not passed.
The Fowler bill probably was the most
important financial measure which has
| been brought before Congress. After
considerable public discussion and sew
eral conferences by the members of the
House it has gone over for consideration
next December.
| Another financial measure, known as
the Hill bill, providing for the coinage
of subsidiary silver and for the retire
ment of the present standard silver dol
| lar, has passed the House. but has not
been acted on in the Senate.
Enacted Into Laws.
| Among the other important measures
of general legislation not heretofore nam
ed which have been enacted finally as
laws are the following:
To prevent the sale OF firearms, opium and
| Intoxicating liquors to the natives Of Ger tain
| - the Pacific islands.
p promote the efficiency Of the revenue
cutter service and to provide for the retire
| ment of Its officers.
/ To refund the duties paid In Porto Rico
on articles imported from the United States
during the military occupation.
/ Approprlating $4,000 Or the relief of the
| volcano sufferers at Martinique.
| Authorizing the erection of Y. M. c. A.
/ buildil % on United States military reserva-
| TONS
Regulating the Introduction of eggs OF
/
! Pr for the protection of game In
Alaska. particularly the large game, such
4 as moose, caribou, etc.
| Extending an invitation to the French
| government to participate In the unveilinE
at Washington of the statue Of Marshal De
| Rochambeau,
| Refunding the amount of legacy tax paid
| by charitable, benevolent and eleemosynary
institutions.
The amount of appropriations for the
! session will run unusually high, owing in
part to the amount required to build the
isthnian canal.
The appropriation bills have contained
little general legislation. being confined
chiefly to the regular needs of the vari-
Gus branches of the government. The
naval bill provided for an addition OF
two armored cruisers, two battles fps and
two gunboats to the navy, and a provis-
ion is still in controversy as to whether
one of each class of these ships shall
be built in government yards.
Investigations During the Session.
There have been several investigations
during the session which have attracted
much attention.
An investigation of conditions in the
Philippines conducted by the Philippine
committee of the Senate has led to the
examination of many witnesses high in
the conduct of civil and military affairs
ir the islands.
Another Senate inquiry has related Il
the condition Of affairs in Cuba, especial
" as to sugar.
In the House sensational charges made
in connection with the purchase of the
Danish West Indian islands led to an in
vestigation which. it is believed. disclos
ed the groundless nature of the charges.