The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-01-14
NEW CABINET OFFICE MAY
SOLVE LABOR PROBLEM
Such is the Belief Of Legislators Who Favor Great
ing Department of Commerce.
Mining and Agriculture Declared Be of Equal Importance
sion Sharks Denounced


VA senate today Mr.. Nelson Of Min
~ nesota called up the bill provid-
ing for the establishment of a depart
utuI Of commerce. He explained the
necessity which, he said, existed for
the passage Of such a measure, and
was pelted with questions by senator's
uhC said that sufficient time had not
been allowed for looking into the mer-
i,s OF the question.
MI. Teller criticised that feature re-
laUHg 10 the transfer Of the geoiog-
Ic.l survey, while Mr.. Hale SAID that
The bI provided for a department
when ultimately would be one of the
largest in the government.
Without such a department we not
only would De on an inequality with
our industrial and commercial rivals,
bat at d great disadvantage. He ar
gUed that such q department would
protect our laboring men against i'm
proper immigration and bring them
mo closer relation and better harmony
with the employers of labor.
Nh Teller said that the bill might
have been reported at the last session.
This was the first time he had seen
it, He thought some amendment
should be made to it. He asked upon
what theory they sought to transfer
from the interior department the geo.
logical survey, etc.
Adds a Bureau of Mines.
1IT. Nelson explained that the duties
Of the geological survey were princi-
paily the investigation of the mineral
resources of the United States, but
that the bin did not change tie scope
of the bureau simply adding bureau
of mines. 1t did not contemplate turn
ing over to the department CT COM
mtIJe the adjudication Of mineral
claims.
AIR. Nelson paid q glowing tribute
To Mr.. TeIer's ability as secretary of
the interior, but Nj Teller said he
was more interested in a decent bill
than in his own fame, and that he
would not consent to any provision
for the establishment OF a mining bu-
reau. which would take from the in
terror department any work in which
IT is now engaged.
Nlr Nelson said that the Mining in
dustry Of 'he United States was of
great Importance. as much so as our
great agricultural interests.
SIR. Teller insisted that as in all
probability the department would grow
10 he bigger than any other which we
now have, the bill should not be put
through hurriedly. Mr.. Lodge of Mas
saehusetts said he did not think that
consular reports giving commercial
statistics should be transferred from
the state department.
Mr.. Nelson took the floor and said
that tine agricultural interests of the
country were very well taken care of
nE the department of agriculture, but
The other great industries We're with
out any direct government guidance or
assistance.
The necessity for a bureau OF COM
meroe had become more important and
urgent every year. The great prob
.'m ne said. was TO secure and hold
greater and more extensive trade
abroad
The bill finally went over. subject
i' call by Mr. Nelson. The senate
Was in executive session for an hour
and "a half
a resolution of Mr.. Hale providing
-'r the printing of a number of COPIES
O.. tho report OF the Schley court of
inquiry was referred to the commit
j." ~ printing.
Mr. Hoar introduced resolution
..lng for the appointment of a
committee of seven senator's to ex-
NE Philippines the administration of
..' government there. the condition of
'.a.a.ter of the inhabitants there. said
Mjee TO have power to send for
..nS and papers. to administer
...'s and 20 sit during the sessions
%. The senate
". Mason gave notice that tomor-
would address the senate in
-a." to- Cuban customs duties.
-i1ent today sent the follow
naJions to the senate:
tSierS. OreEOn-David l. Moo
ser City. Washington--AI Mil
.. tartson. Spokane; Oliver Hin
...-hShur@. WyominE-Horace
mas, Nemmerer. Navy-Lieu-
Junior grade. i. L. Bennett,
- Scott, Joseph VI. Reeves.
Moody, L. T. James and I. B.
assistant Urgeons-Charles NJ.
Pennsylvania.
-..- o'clock the senate adjourned.
Some Nominations Withdrawn.
recent nominations OF II. p. Still
.- postmaster at Grand RAPIDS.
Edwin Prince at Grand juno
...., ana w. NJ. Sargent at South
@..- w.. have been withdrawn bv
- ..@.. t-L- The first-Gamed was
"..d last month, but resigned be-
..--L.ha ton was secured and his
-. I'D. Withdrawn several days ago.
.'e.h ROyalton, VI. office was in
.. o\ postotflce Inspector just
-.- nomination was sent in. the
eng the Eithdrawal of the
.- "tN the designation Of Mr. Bel
-... ssh. Grand Junction. Colo. case is the
H- I'd. an investiga ton Of the Office
.H.H Hr
t-l TO the pCstofice department
-. ."'Eal &c Postmaster Price. who
g a nominated Dec. 70 last for d
.l term of four years.
t, .'mlnatiOn OF David G. Baldwin
r..- .' oe postmaster at New Or
f ~ ID reappOintment. The case had
+- .'- mp pending iuvestiga ton OF
-rs that Postmaster Baldwin was
.. .t DID the old Louisiana lottery.
u-s...-. charges were dismissed as
r..-.9- other Louisiana postofice ap-
"rNiS-AGguSt V. BeuIOw AT Ma
,'4EiIo and Thomas r 1Torsa st
inc --o.-la. are significant as recOgniz-
f- '.endl Committeeman L. s. Clark
rr..g HrSt time I'm the presidential
Vf--t-.e patronage instead Of the
emil. .'l element, as heretofore The
III. D-mocratic delegation backed
IN e., w ....noerley Republican candidates
hs-r,-,.- ing the Clark men. The VIM
Ear- Lecuon, however. Endorsed the
dreams appointment.
ato. me- Wash. is the home Of SEN
of ~ ufner who urged the retention
W .-eSent postmaster there. George
rfro5 '--pie. whose term has lust OK
I'm 80 J. ne nomination Of Harrison was
sentati.5,ll non Of the Republican repre-
sentative from that district.