The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-08

Raleigh a candidate to succeed Senator
Peter c. Pritchard, Republican, In the
candidates, as follows: L. s. Overman, of
Salisbury; c. b. Watson, of Winston Salem;
Gen. j. S. Carr. of Durham: Judge w. j:
Hoke of Lincolnton. and Locke Craig. or
Asnevile. The Democrats control the Leg
islature by large majority.
Benjamin b. Odell was yesterday inau-
gurated Governor of New York for sec
ond term. In his message he recommended
new forms of taxation, including the levy
ing of mills on mortgages and modifica-
ton of the franchise tax. New revenues,
amounting to 100000, are necessary. En-
actment of laws providing for compulsory
arbitration of labor disputes and for the
prevention of discharge of members of the
National Guard at the behest of labor
unions are urged.
An amendment to the Illinois State Con-
stitution empowering the Legislature 10
pass special laws for the benefit of Chicago
on all subjects of municipal government
was Endorsed yesterday at meeting OF the
Chicago new charter commission. III is be-
lieved a bill calling. for a submission of
the amendment TO the people will be pro-
posed to the Legislature during the present
session. In the event that the amendment
becomes a law the city government will be
asked TO participate in the framing OF a new
charter for Chicago.
The lower house of the Colorado Legis
tature effected a compromise organization
yesterday. Republicans have a majority,
but a combination was formed between the
Republicans opposed to ex-senator Wolcott
and the Democrats which resulted in the
election of j. b. Sanford as speaker. IL Is
said the agreement gives the Republican
speaker the patronage of the House. but
prevents the unseating OF the eleven Den
yer representatives who are Democrats.
1t is not believed that United States SEN
ator TO succeed Senator Teller can be
chosen at this session.
Governor Yates in his message to the H.
linois Legislature; recommended an In
crease I'm the number of inspectors of fac
tories and mercantile institutions in. order
TO properly enforce the laws regarding
child labor and sweatshops THE State
Board of Arbitration" he said. has rapid
ly grown in Importance until IL now ranks
among the most potent factors In the in
dustrial world. III has saved millions OF
dollars TO employers and employees The
preservation of industrial peace is OF such
high Importance TO all of the people that
ar agency which contributes so much TO
that end as this board has contributed. and
as IL will contribute in the future, ought &c
receive the most liberal consideration at
the hands OF the General Assembly.
Governor Chamberlain. OF Connecticut in
his message, suggested that every corpora
ton organized under the laws OF Connect
cut and any corporation doing business
within the State. should be required 10 file
annually with the secretary OF state
sworn statement which will enable the pub
lie and interested parties 10 obtain all
proper information. mo law" he said,
''should have or find place upon the stat
ute books which permits the creation OF
stock bonds or other forms of securities
except they represent cash full cash
value. Combinations Of men or corpora
fions to secure unfair prices for the neces-