The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-16
T|LLMAN'S PLEA FOR
RIGHTS OF PEOPLE

history. Mr.. ,rillman says 1t brings into
prominence the fact that the proposed
legislation is nom partisan, and is SO rec
ognized. as a result Of the unanimous
support given it by the minority in the
House and the few opposing votes-G1ly
seventh that entire body.
s"rhere would follow cyclone of pas.
slonate resentment" said Mr.. Till1nan
in predicting. what would be the resul,
of failure on the part OF Congress to
meet the widespread demand for railroad
rate legislation. He declared that Woe
will be the harvest OF any member
Of the Senate or House, whose work in
formulating n bill to regulate railroads
lacks earnestness or honesty of purpose.
and who shall seek to. belittle the dues-.
Etion or Kill the bill by subterfuse and
deception.
The constitution gives to Congress the
power to regulate the railroads, he con-
5tended. and there are many wrongs to
, ,I.. me Dill as It came from the. House
Mr. Tlilman characterized as loosely
sWoTdcd and capable of different inter,
Spretations. Mr.. Tillman pointed out that
1t is generally supposed that the penflin,.
measure embodies the well dfreste,1,
views of the executive and those gof III.
party Whose advice he consents To +nkas,,
After enurnerating the essential cha npes
from rom the existing laws regulating inter
stntetcommerce, he stated tina t s'tTe }rnnsts
important is foundain section is. In Fwhinti
power is sought to be vested In the inter
i state Commerce Commission After f,lls
nearing lt. upon a complaint made to deter
nine and prescribe what WILL in8its t,,flp.
ment. be the Just and reasona Bile and
fnirly remunerati tive rate. = To- ,he5
thereafter observed Tin such case IA M
maximum to be charged" and to make,
I an order that the same shall 70 into
effect and remain In force for three yenrs
which orders shnll "go into effect thirty
Gays Gays, aiter notice to- the carrier, and
by the carrier, unless the same shnllSiba
{ suspended. or modified, cor set aside IL.
! me commission, or be suspended or sat
I aside by n court OF competent authorize"
I Much Difference Of Opinion.
Concerning this section Mr. Tillmon
sai IS = Around the first provision the
most earnest and exciting contention has
arisen. and there IS great difference ~
opinion as to the scope OF this clansa
and the executive. powers OF the com mis- ,sS
sion under It. II Il feisss
IN the one hand, 1T Is claimed most
Ep y 81 that Com ress cannot delcgnte
It's powers to the commission ana fms fms
authorize It to flx a. rnte, while, on tho
other hand It Isl asserted B With euunI
Bearnestness and force that this power lsi Is
slndlspnt a. Whatever may be the re-
SUITS o. thu discussio in the Senate, II
the bill becomes Il q law, the Anal deter
smlnation Of the nestion6 at issue must be
made by the Supreme Court. 81, There is
she said even ter solicituda upon tho
question Of Judi clal 3lesN law.$ Mr., rillmnn
added that lat TIL Same h time the cries
ofsth!e people. are Demanding relief for
producers and sship pers. 10 declaEed tfat
IDS hess dsl Congress TO bold fll
even balance between those conflicting
md contendln Interests. rs Mr. ,Eilllnani
INCLINED to- no +. IN. md said lie had.
mot The Slightest doubt thntssi It As posi- \
ablr nlop aIllelltlf In FL 50 Us tol
prob tlic " rohlt Court from tarfei-
Ing With ois nterstat Con-