Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1908-05-30

bill was later introduced by Senator
Aldrich. It proposes commission OF
eighteen, half from each branch of con-
gress. The senatorial conferees said
that no bill providing for an asset cur
rency could pass the senate.
An Anti-injunction Revolt.
After forty Republican members of
the house had called upon Speaker
Cannon and told him fatty that they
were prepared to act with the minority
IN prolongfng the session unless the
committee on the judiciary should pre-
TENT bill against the abuse of court
injunctions the Republicans woke up
to the seriousness of such a situation
and called party caucus to deal with
it. Among the insurgents were Town
send Of Michigan, Hayes Of California,
Madison of Kansas and Pollard of Ne
braska
At a later meeting Of the caucus the
decision to let the whole matter rest
was made by the close vote Of Is to
63.
"Pork Barrel" as Club.
The bill appropriating about $50, OOO,-
600 for public buildings in various
places has slipped through both houses
on well creased ways, but is said to
be in danger of the presidents veto
on the ground of economy. His enc
mics say he is using it as club to
bring members into line for his poll.
cies.
Tariff Revision Next Year.
In both the senate and house resolu-
tons to carry out the promise of the
Republican party to revise the tariff
have been passed, but not by joint
commission, as desired by the presi-
dent. The senate refers the matter to
the finance committee and the house to
its committee on ways and means.
Each will work along similar lines, but
Independently preparatory to action at
the next session of congress. Leader
Payne said it might turn out to be q
maximum and minimum tariff.
Government Liability Bill.
Without division the house passed
the Alexander bill granting to certain
government employees the right to re.
ceive compensation for injuries sus.
cially laborers in hazardous employ
ment, such as the Panama canal con.
struction. Railway mail clerks are in,
cluded. The total number covered is
$1,000 out of the 337 900 in the CLASH
fed service.
Submarine Charges Not Proved.
A report from the special committee
appointed to examine into the charges
Of corruption in connection with the
appropriations for submarine boats
which were preferred by Representa-
tive Lilley Of Connecticut says that
his accusations are unfounded, accuses
him of bad faith and declares him
guilty of contempt of the house. By
the vote Of 157 to 50 the house adopted
the report on motion Of Leader Payne
and approved Of the findings. No &C
ton was taken looking toward the ex-
pulsion Of Lilley, probably owing to
his absence on account Of illness.
For the Waterways Commission.
The bill passed by the house author
izing the president to continue the in
land waterways commission and ap-
propriating $4,000 for its expenses IN
derwent a significant alteration in the
senate. Instead of authorizing the
president to continue" the commission
it says he may appoint" such body,
thus not recognizing his right to do
what he had already done.
Omnibus Bills Rushed Through.
Under the spur Of the Democratic
flibuster and the decision for an early
adjournment the house majority has
punched its hits. as the fans would
say. One measure containing fifteen
bills on territorial matters
was passed in short order May 49,
The omnibus Indian bill contained ten
bills, while public lands bill
contained twenty-four propositions.