The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-04

washington, D. c. Dec. 4.-Dele&ate
.acGuire's statehood measure was the
sirs, bin to be introduced in the house
sMs morning. The bill viii bear the
Site 4Bm No. one.
..Epecial to Daily Leader.
Washington, o. C., Dec 1.-The
slsifty-ningh congress was opened today
ssiih brief session IN both House and
sienate. The presentation OF the Presi-
4enae message having been deferred
sntli tomorrow there was practically
Il 10 business outside the usual FIRST day
,utlae The time Of both bodies was
segoled to the usual formalities Of
shc opening day.
s There was the usual exchange Of
greetings among members, the intro
suciion Of new comers. the great floral
sisplay and the hundreds Of visitors
3ilh beautifully gowned women pre-
eliminating. Corridors. committee
3oems and cloak rooms were thronged
s9nd the hustle extended even to the
3bors Of the chambers
Senator Fairbanks called the Senate
Z order on the stroke Of twelve and
simultaneously the House was raped
- order by Speaker Cannon. The
opening prayers were made by the
-hapIains. Rev DR. Edward Everett
Tale in the Senate, and Rev. H. N.
ouden in the House.
IN both Senate and House commit !
yes we're appointed to wait upon the
resident aad inform him that con.
res was in session In the House
lerk Mcdowell called the roll and the
administration OF the oath of office and
ale drawing Of seats followed. In the
enate resolutloss Of respect TO the
ccmory Of the late Senator Plat Of
fonnectlcut, were adopted and the ad-
l5urnment was in further tribute to
tIs memory.
Presldent's Message.
The Presidents message to be sub
gifted tomorrow is awaited with keen
nierest. though its salient features
re already known to the members OF
congress. Those who have been priyi
,sged 10 look over the document say
nat It is the most comprehensive mes
agc President Roosevelt has ever
admitted 20 congress. It covers a
lrge variety Of subjects. internal and
kternai, and pays particular atten-
ION 70 the subject OF railroad rate
9gslation and federal supervision Of
prporations.
Railroad Hate Legislation.
Railroad rate legislation Is said TO
3 the most prominent feature OF the
sessage. The President has pointed
pt n great detail The evils now exist.
ae and the necessity for their eradl.
alton As a remedy he proposes that
le Interstate Commerce commission
.iall be authorized in declaring a rate
nressonable. % declare at the same
me what is a maximum. reasonable
ete, aud 10 make an order requiring
be Offending railroad TO reduce It's
ate to that maximum. lie further
fcommends that In order TO insure
bcdience TO the order, the law con.
iin penalty. but that opportunity be
served 70 the company to appeal to
ie federal court, whose decision shall
final. The President also seeks the
equation Of the private car and ter.
inal Interests 30 that discrimination
rebates in any form shall be impos.
ble.
insurance and Corporations.
The President speaks in a forceful
4 panner on the subject Of Insurance
sferring to the revelations made dur
q ag the inquiry in New York as eyl,
: enco Of the great need Of federal
4 lpervision.
4 Corporation Is subject which has
| Zen given serions consideration by
4 ie President He believes corpora
ons should be managed with due re
4 trd 70 the interests Of the public as
whole ln bis message he strongly
ges proper legislation BY congress.
a lh.s connection attention Is called
4 prosecutions which have been con
4 easrs By the department Of justice.
aricaarly the beef trust cases The
resident describes What has been
4 )ne TO punish The men who took part
this combination Railroad prosecu.
4, ons which have been begun 40 Nil
4 aukee aud 81 Louis arc also refer