Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-11-07
SENATOR HEPBURN ON
NATIONAL QUESTIONS
Interesting Review of His Opinions on Issues Of
State and Netionsi Importance to be
Discussed this Session.

Wallace, Nov. 4.-Learning that Sem
for Washington at an early date to
remain until the adjournment Of con-
gress, representative of The Press
called upon him for the purpose Of
getting an expression from MIN on
subjects Of special interest to the peo-
pie Of his home city and state. The
first question propounded to the SEN
ator was regarding the improvement
Of the Columbia river at Cello. which
will give an open river from Idaho to
the sea, and the advantages to be de-
rived from the completion of the work.
On this subject Senator Hepburn said:
Il have no doubt that the compile
tion of the work at Cello Falls. which
will open the Snake and Columbia riv-
ers for navigation from Idaho to the
Pacific ocean. is assured. 1t IL not
at all probable that the government
will abandon this work until 1t Is COM
pleted. There is strong sentiment
in congress in favor OF completing the
work on the rivers and harbors. which
will result in controlling influence
upon railroad freight rates. The gate
way of Idaho to ocean navigation IN
at Lewiston and the destiny Of that
city Is no longer a question Of con-
lecture l think within ten years II
will be the largest city in Idaho. ]
favor any policy that will facilitate
the transportation Of the products Of
Idaho, constituting the surplus for the
outside market by water and rail in
competition with each other. The
greatest advantages to Idaho that will
be derived from the opening OF navi-
cation to the Pacific ocaan without
transfers or portage. Is In the effect
which such available transportation
will have on railroad freight rates, and
the consequent advantage to the pro-
ducer and shipper"
How do you view the situation In
Idaho from a republican standpoint
with reference to the political sit
uation in Idaho. l speak only as to po-
litical parties. see nothing that
would indicate any serious disaffection
in the republican party. sincerely
believe that the result Of the last
election was due to the fact that voters
Of Idaho after thoroughly considering
the political principles which each
party represents, decided that the best
interests Of the state and its peO-
in, ho h do rf ho re,
publican party. do not regard tht
success as the result in any consider.
able measure of individual strength.
think the entire ticket was strone
one and people were satisfied that /
represented the principles Of tn
party"
| What do you regard as the NOR
important measures to be considere'
by the coming session Of congress-"
"The coming session Of congress Il
conceded to be one OF more than ordi
nary importance to the material bus
mess interests OF the country. Tn
great questions that will he up TO
consideration are largely Of a bushes
character. The suggested Legislation
providing for the control Of freiRh
rates and interstate tariffs generally
will undoubtedly occupy a very i'm
. portant place in the session. Whethe
! congress will conclude to enlarge tn
powers Of the interstate commerc
commission ana thus constitute
quasi judicial tribunal to determin
, the equities between the shipper an
: the carrier. involves a very seriou
question. From my present informa
ton and consideration Of the question
. ] am rather inclined in favor Of diree
; enactment by congress to the exteE
Of it, power leaving ~ little to b
provided for in the execution OF II
law through the means Of rules an
regulation by the department Of III
. government entrusted with the execu
ton OF whatever legislation may b
enacted. A. possible. ] am oppbsed
, government by rules and regulation
, where Il Ii possible 70 avoid such
system. The constitution has designat
J ed congress- ~ the authorised byanc
! of the government To exercise the COT
stitutionai power Of government ovs
. such matters. ] am In favor of cor
grsss acting directly through the mI
dium of legislation Ia the nmits ~ q
J power.
, "The proposition that congress shoul
. provide for the supervision and cor
' troll Of insurance II q serious one.
, am rot In favor of leaving the rsguls
: ton Of Insurance. matters TO bures
, of the government 70 b. administers
J under RULES and reguiattons. bot
, acsten v - ~ taken ~ sn. sheu
ssvev shs easctment q such jsWs I