The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-15
PRESIDENT FIGHTS
GRAF. PROVISION
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broad-court review would work, but.it
will be sufficient to explain the presi-
dents opposition to that feature of
the substitute bill.
Would Yield on Cost.
On the question Of who shall pay
the cost Of inspection, the president
will yield If necessary. He would be
glad to accept a provision similar to
that suggested by Mr.. Davis of Mime
sofa, that fixed appropriation be made
under It to be met by fee charge per
animal slaughtered against the pack
ers. Such q provision would work au-
tomatically and make it uninportant
whether congress were to make suffi-
cient appropriation each year or not.
The packers would always have to pay
the difference.
Packers Feared Public 4 ~
on last Saturday, after the first
bill had been prepared, Mr.. Lori
mer, who represents in congress a
part of the Chicago pacl1inghouse dis
trict got on a train and went to Chi
cago as fast asiit would carry him, with
the draft Of the bill in his pocket. He
spent Sunday with the representatives
Of the packers, and returned to Wash
ington late Monday afternoon, with the
bill all marked to pieces. .--
There was a reprint of the bill, carry
ing the changes suggested by the pack
ers, and this reprinted bill is the basis
Of the bill which the majority Of the
committee has recommended to the
house for approval.
The packers themselves, therefore
(for this story comes to N me well a ~
is now before the house, and its liberal
and fair tone, speaking generally, is a
correct reflection of the degree to which
they have yielded to public opinion.
Feared Drastic Measures.
They feared that if they did not
themselves present bill which could
be defended, congress would pass q
measure so drastic as to cause them
great annoyance, And therefore, they
good IS they know how to be-
There continues to be a good deal Of
surprise in Washington because the
Wadsworth committee has reported q
bill which will provide real inspection
Mr.. Davis Of Minnesota feels very GOOD
because his amendments in committee
which l1ida ct Ct fiFstisaWere rejected, have
sponsibie for the heavy penalty clause
and for stifening UP the inspection sec
ton. = >-s-.. - :s1s
No Minority Report.
This morning it did not appear that
there would be minority report
from the agriculture committee on the
meat inspection matter. The minority
of the committee met yesterday after
noon and discussed the question until
pm. Mr.. Henry of Connecticut and
Mr.. Cromer Of Indiana, declined to joi1
in such report, and one or.two Of the
and SO the protest Of the remaining
members of the minority, Messrs. Davis
Of Minnesota, Haugen of Iowa, anC
Bowie Of Alabama, will take the form
Of attempts to have the bill amended
when it comes before the house. :
In making the alority report to thu
house yesterday afternoon. Chairman
call the question up as soon as the sun
dry civil bill is out of the way, which
may be by this evening. That would
permit the meat question to come before
the house tomorrow. It will be consid
cred in committee Of the whole, which
will permit of amendment and debate.
ALI Grounded Up.'
Mr.. Henry in declining to join in {
minority report said to the other minor
ity men that he would support any
amendments they might offer on tn,
floor of the house His timidity is pos
sibly caused by the fear that he ma,
jeopardise his position as a conferel
if he is too bold in his opposition.
Mr.. Cromer, in declining to Join in
minority report, said, that all the mem
bers of the Indiana delegation save on
or two, had been Grounded up in SUP
port Of the committee and bill, and tina
therefore he could not make himself to
conspicuous in the other direction.
- This "rounding up' process has bee,
steadily under way since yesterda,
morning, and it is claimed that two
thirds Of the republicans and half o
the democrats are ready to vote for tn
substitute for the Beyeridge PROPOSE
over. in body, almost, It IS claimed, II
Guiding the speaker, altho these claim
may all Be too extravagant. The mis-
sionary work will continue all Of toda
and until the time for vote arrives.
- Mr.. Davis of Minnesota will offe
several amendments the bill on tn
floor. One will be aimed at the Hbroa,
court review' which the bill carries
and he thinks the house will agre
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