Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-25
Senator Hale Predicts Ad-
journment This Week.
Pending Legislation Can Eas.
lily Be Disposed Of.
Agricultural and Rate Bills Only Ones
Likely 10 Cause Any Delay.

Washington, June Ex-senator Hale,
who in the absence of Senator Allison,
is acting as chairman of the Senate
committee on appropriations, expresses
confidence in the final adjournment of
Congress before the close of the pres
ent week. His program Will be to
urge the consideration of appropriation
bills and conference reports to the eX-
clusion Of practically all other matters
and, with the supply bills finally pass
ed. there is no measure unless ii be the
railroad rate bill that can hold Con-
greSs together. The Maine senator is
of the opinion that the work can all
be concluded by Friday, but says that
in no event will it go beyond Saturday
The only two appropriation bills
which have not passed the Senate are
the general deficiency bill and the ON
nibus public building bill. but the sun
dry civil. the naval and the agricul-
tural bills are still in conference. of
these none is expected to require much
time except the agricultural BILL to
which is attached the meat inspection
provision and il is generally conceded
that in case of necessity that measure
could he disposed of in short order as
ii has already been sufficiently dis
CuSsed 10 satisfy most senators. 1t is
not anticipated that the deficiency bill
will arouse debate. but there will be a
general scramble to secure recognition
on the building bill For this reason
it will be held in reserve until the last
minute.
AS TO the rate bill, no one doubts
that it will get through. but no one
yet satisfied as TO Just how he COM
modify amendment, prohibiting COM
mon carriers from transporting their
own products will come out If Sena-
tor T'ilman adhereS to his determina-
tor TO insist upon the retention of the
words. common carriers" instead of
substituting the word railroads. as is
now proposed. there will be inc vita BILE
delay. There will also be further dis
cussion of the resolution calling on the
attorney general for Il statement of
suits under the antitrust laws, and
Senator Lafollette has given rotice OF
his intention to prosecute his efforts to
secure the adoption of his resolution
providing for the withdrawal of coal
and oil lands from entry Night SEES
sions are probable toward the last of
the week.
Every effort is to be made to finish
the business of the session in the
House OF Representatives this week.
Contrary to the usual practice the leg
islative business is in such shape that
it cannot he blocked by the single
handed opposition Of any member of
either body and particularly the Sen
ate.
Tho last Of the appropriation bills. the !
general deficiency. will be reported to the |
House Monday and passed This bill car.
rioS $10,2E,5O9 and before it becomes a Ia " |
this amount will be increased very large |
ly, as it is planned to add to i in con- |
ference certain percentage Of 'hc ap-
propriations to he authorized in the ON |
nibus public building bill. This addition |
by TIE conference will be authorized by |
a joint resolution. which has h"2n done
in the past. After the deficiency bill IS |
out OF the way. the immigration biz is |
to he considered under special rulc |
which Will limit the discussion q n few |
hours. Strong cndeavors are to he made |
to amend this bill regarding the educl-
tional t. st and the increased head tax |
Tho public building bill will follow tie
immigration bill.
Conference reports on pending ap7rO |
priation bills and other measures, in /
clddinG pure food bills. will be broush; |
in ut all times and considered without |
delay.
The requirements Of the work nj pres |
ent will make it possible unless some |
unforeseen delay occurs. to finish by Fri |
day. The final decision to complete tho
passage Of the pure food bill by recon
cling tho Senate and House bills. which |
are radically different, presents one posi-
bilitv of delay which cannot well be cal
cnlatrd. hut the leaders say this meas
ure must become Il law before adjourn
mon,.