Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-09
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John D. Rockefeller Tells the
United States Senate What
1t Can't Do
TRUST LEGISLATION MUST STOP
kilograms to That Effect Sen. by
Rockefeller to Members of the Senate
President Roosevelt Will Call Extra
Session If Congress Fails to Pass
Satisfactory Law.


legislation at least reasonably salts
factory to the administration is en-
acted at the present session President
Roosevelt on the 5tfl of March will call
an extra session Of the Fifty-eighth
congress. The president himself has
told members of congress of his de-
sires and of his determination in this
regard. 1t is understood that the an
nouncement was direct and unqual-
flied.
1t Is further stated that the determi-
nation of the president was reached
only after careful consideration Of the
strenuous efforts that are being made
to defeat any anti-trust legislation by
congress. These efforts have covered
a wide range. They were character
lied by one prominent republican lead
er, to quote him directly as .'the most
remarkable of which ever had person.
al knowledge during my public life"
These efforts eliminated during the
past thirty-six hours. 1t is now declar-
ed, in direct appeals from the Standard
Oil Company, thru Its president, John
D. Rockefeller, to members Of the house
not to enact any antitrust legislation
at this time.
No less than six United States sena-
tors have received kilograms signed
John d. Rockefeller" urging that no
anti-trust legislation be enacted.
1t has not been possible to obtain a
copy Of these dispatches, which. 1t can
be said. are practically Identical. Sub
stantially they read as follows:
I'VE are opposed to any antitrust
legislation. Our counsel. Mr..
will see you. 1t must be stopped,
AS stated. these kilograms (and it
must be Gear that only the substance
ard rot the exact wording is here Civ
tn) we're signed John D. Rockefeller"
Yesterday morning one of the counsel
for TIE Standard Oil Company arrived
in Washington and called Immediately
upon members of the sena.., as indi-
Gated in the kilograms. He did not ~
main long. Scarcely had he maze
known his business when he was in
formed, a biG CURLY, that his presence
here was undesirable. and he left with
an intimation that he would better re-
turn to New York.
During the afternoon information
the receipt of the messages
leaked out and became the subject OF
some quiet cloakroom discussion at the
senate. The news also reached the
house, some of the prominent repre-
10, ~,
patches.
Then 1t became known that this was
not the first time the Standard Oil
Company, thru its attorneys. had en-
deavored to influence legislation in con-
gress at this session. The attorneys
for the company, 1t is said had opposed
the enactment OF the meas
ure submitted by Attorney General
Knox to the subcommittee of the
house judiciary committee.
Subsequently, when what Is known
as the Littlafield bill was reported to
the house, it can be said on the best
of authority the Standard OH Compa-
ny's counsel began to devote their OPP
to section Of the depart
ment of commerce bill-the amendment
which contains practically the public
tty features OF the Knox anti-trust bill.
They did not want that incorporated in
the measures, and, 1T is said, used their
utmost efforts to prevent it's favorable
They We're unsuccess-
full, as the bill with that amendment was
agreed upon unanimously Saturday by
the conferees Of the two branches Of
congress. The action OF the conferees
was received with satisfaction, it is
by the officials of the adj
as it is regarded as a long
and essential step toward the kind of
anti-trust legislation that both the
president and Attorney General Knox
slation particularly that the Standard
Oil Company so vigorously objects to.
and which it hoped might be headed Oft
Or emasculated thru the appeals made
10 senators before it reached the stage
Of actual passage.
1t is said by authority that the adj
hopes that the Elkins re-
bate bill, which was passed by the sem
ate this week. will be passed also by
the house. While this measure, too, is
opposed by those who are In favor of
no trust legislation, the special opposi-
ion to 1t does not come from the Stand
ard Oil Company, but. 1t is explained,
that corporation has grown beyond any
effects the enforcement of such legis-
ation might have upon it. The presi-
dent, 1t is understood, regards the Ell
sins bill as essential to rounding out
IF the administration plan for anti
trust legislation, and 1t Is believed by
hose in close touch with him and with
the conditions in congress that II yet
nay be enacted into law.
The united efforts being made TO de-
feat or emasculate pending anti-trust
legislation formed the subject of some
conference. Indeed, the sub
iect is likely to be- developed in some
1etail In congress.
One of the recipients Of the telegram
signed by John d. Rockefeller said:
mo such formidable weapon has been
put in the hands Of one man by another
n legislative contest as was put in my
hands by the sender OF that telegram.
II necessary, will rise In my place In
he senate and read 1t. Then we will
see whether any votes are to be re-
corded against the legislation at which
.hese efforts are being directed"
City to Make Paupers Work.
Kenosha, Wis. Feb. 6.-The city
council has purchased a farm which Is
10 take the place of the old pOOrhOuSe,