The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-11
MODELLED AFTER PLAN OF
NATIONAL BODY.
Socialist Party Believes in Women's
suffrage-Republicans Have Fine
Constitution.

matelY the STUDENT with the MellOuS OF
central government; to instruct him in
parliamentary law; to teach him to state
clearly and in ter9e sentences just what
meaning he wished to convey without be-
coming embarrassed in the presence Of an
audience, and TO interest the school in
general, as all he students were invited
to attend the meetings, on current topics
of the day.
With these points in mind a constitution
was framed. At first only sophomores and
seniors were eligible for membership.
However, in its history of seven sessions,
congress experienced a varied career.
Times of brilliant success alternated with
apparent u~nprogressive periods.
1t wa toward the end of last term that
congress was approaching the brink OF
dissolution. Meeting after meeting had to
be postponed for the lack Of a quorum.
Finally a few of the more energetic
members raised a demand for a new con-
stitution, one which would allow the work.
ings of congress to proceed despite the
sparse and irregular attendance.
A committee was elected to draw up a
new constitution, and after lengthy con-
slderation the document was evolved.
Since its adoption of this constitution,
the membership of congress has swelled
to almost three times the number original
ly recorded.
Judging from the meetings held this
term the business of congres will be con-
Quoted in the most approved parliament
airy style. President of the United States
Morris Barr's congressional message lends
a more realistic air to the meetings, and
the Hills ana resolutions introduced are
fright up to the minute" in appropriate
ness.
One resolution discussed was
"Resolyed. That the bishops bill be re-
pealed.''
Two other bills which will help to give
a general impression Of the scope of the
topic discussed are;
Bill %, Be it enacted by the senate
and house of representatives in congress
assembled, that the United States own and
operate all telephone services, mines and
railroads.
Resolution 69-Resolved, That a repre-
sentative to Congress should vote as his
constituents wish.
One of the great factors in the introduce
ing of bills and resolutions has been the
Development of party spirit.
The two leading parties in congress at
the present time are the Socialist party
and the Republican party. The former,
although the youngest party, is strongly
organized.
Although a platform has not been regu-
ldTiy dQOPlCa, GNAA
that the following will appear:
IAN eight-hour day throughout the
country.
2.-Government control of all public
utilities, such as railroads, mines, etc.
s.-Government adjustment of the prob
lems between capital and labor.
4@Women suffrage.
The above platform has already been
outlined by the Socialist party leader
Rubinow.
The Republican party has a membership
of over half of congress. Its strength is
attested by the fact that all of the CON
gress officers belong to this party. Ii
holds regular bi-weekly caucuses to de-
eide upon the stand to be taken upon al
bills introduced, and to determine whai
bills can best be formed for the further
ance of the party platform.
The meetings are governed by the fol-
lowing rules and regulations;
ARTICLE I.-NAME.
Section 1. This organization shall be
known as the Republican Party of the
Newark High School Congress
ARTICLE H.-OBJECT.
Section 1. The object of this organlzatlon
the principles of the Republican party.
ARTICLE III.-MEMBERS.
Section Z. Any regular member OF CON
RlPSS HAY Dt tAtflNo ~ hHt
party by a majority vote of members
present at any regular meeting of the
party. 49,,
MITTEES.
soction I The officers of this organiza-
ton shall be "a party leader, C) two assist
ant party leaders and 90 a secretary. Inc
officers of this party shall be elected by
ballot at the first regular meeting OF the
party in each school term. -,
Section 2. The standing committees shall
be O) a vigilance committee consisting OF
not more than, seven % LENDERS ana
f2) a printing committee consisting of not
more than three () members. The chair
ma, of both of these committees shall be
elected by ballot and he shall appoint the
rest of the committee -,on2s
ARTICLE V.-DUTIES OF OFFICERS
AND COMMITTEES.
Section /. 1t shall be the duty of the
party leader to preside at all meetings. 70
appoint all special committees ana 70 Go
everything in his power. to further the IN
terests of this organization.
section .. 1t shall be the duty Of the as
sistant party leaders 10 be especially active
in promoting the worE of this party IN
the absence of party leaders. his duties
shall be performed by one of the assistant
party leaders.
Section 8. 1t shall be the duty OF the sec
rotary to call the roll. to keep an accurate
and full account of all the meetings of the
marty. 10 keen a record of the Attendance
of the Republican members at the sessions
Section T. 1t shall be the duty Of the
printing committee to do all the necessary
printing for the party;
Section 5. 1t shall be the duty OF the
committee % to increase the at
tendance and interest of the republican
members in the sessions OF congress, ~
10 make a record OF all topics for discus
sion brought uD I'm each congress meet
and report them for action at the next
REGULAR meeting Of the party; 80 to en-
deavor to increase the size and eftfciency
Of this party, and "a to see to the carry
ing out of the Republican party PLATFORM.
ARTICLE VI.-MEET1NGS.
Section /. The regular meetings of the
Republican party shall be held on Tues
day at 1926, every two weeks, beginning
with the new session Of congress.
Section 2. The party Leader shall call all
meetings at any place he may
choose.
Section 8. The party leader or either of
the assistant party leaders may call a spe-
cial meeting whenever he shall desire.
Section 4. At the written request of four
members. the party leader or an assistant
party leader shall call a special meeting of
the party. One-third Of the total member
ship of the party shall constitute . quorum.
ARTICLE VII.-AMENDMENTS.
This constitution may be amended by a
two-thirds vote of the members present,
provided the said amendment shall have
been read ut some previous meeting.
From the foregoing outline of the broad
field In which CONGRESS- works its impor-
can easily be Judged.
Graduates are continually testifying 10
the fact that they received invaluable
training, both in the knowledge of parlia-
mentary law and in the ability to speak
before an audience.