The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-14
cabled from Honolulu helps to impress upon the
popular mind the necessity for taking proper pre-
cautions in relation the nations defensive arma-
ment. its effect will not have been so bad
ENLARGED TERMINALS.

The House of Delegates shows both lack of bust
ness Judgment and civic loyalty in Its determination
| 10 adjourn for eighteen days nj a moment whe'
REGISTRATION. of exceptional Importance Is pending
| Speaker Gazzolo has managed his organization i
| the House Sc as 10 make crediahle record. ant
there is little that could be advanced in criticism
but he should his most earnest efforts to pre-
vent unnecessary delay the bill authorizing termi
nal improvements il he desires to make his good
record as presiding officer complete
Mr. ';azzoo has stated emphatically and Otter
that he is not dominated by the influence in the
House which is known as the Butler element. This
element voted against Mr.. William Blocks motion
To reconsider the resolution for adjourn
ment from December IS until January and on this
account there is an impression that 1t may he hold.
Ing back terminal legislation for the furtherance OF
some other plan
Happening soon after the statement of Speaker
pr" TEN. Mccarthy that he is master of the House.
the action for postponement has no, pleasant APP
pear;'nce 1t indicates that other matters may have
been Injected into the question especially since
there are signs that dssension is brewing in the
trolling organization.
Mr.. Gazzolo should maintain his record and show
his independence by bringing about immediate con-
elusive action the Terminal bill. He should keep
the House in session until the bill Is passed. or that
failing, he should request the Mayor to call the As
semDy into special session and have the bill passed
AS Speaker he must have influence in the House AM,
ought to be capable of getting prompt results.
1t is urgent that the Terminal bill should he
passed, and Imperative that it should he passed
soon The improvements which the bill authorizes
are necessary. Even now. under ordinary cond
lions. there is congestion in freight and passenger
traffic Merchants and manufacturers are unable
TO obtain consignments; they must wait often for
weeks. Passenger trains are delayed through lack
of terminal facilities What will conditions he dur
ing the Worlds Fair if arrangements inadequate
for average requirements must apply to extraordi:
nary conditions?
The bill is supported by business associa tons and
all business men. 1t grants privileges to
corporation. 1t simply permits the association to
do what the city should request It to do. 1t is Il
Dill which should receive particular consideration.
II is proposition that the Assembly should work
upon industriously and without recess. until 1t Is
settled To think of adjournment with bill of this
Importance up for action is unaccountable on any
theory credable to the House.
Another bill Of exceptional public interest Is pend
ing This bill prohibits the sale of nontransferable
railroad tickets. Unless it is passed the railroads
viii rot give the desired low rates for the Worlds
Fair. and consequently the attedance will he az
1eced. This bill is not more a protection for the
faffroads than an instrument of benefit for the city
1t should be passed.
After making plea for popular esteem, the
House should not adjourn until these bills become
laws. The Terminal improvements are urgently
for the good Of the city. Low railroad
rates are desirable for the same purpose. The
House will antagonfze public interests if 1t does not
decide against adjournment and If it does not pass
these bills at an early date