The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-12-29
CHH-CHAT AT CAPITAL
(By Harry a. R0binson.)

tby Harry "a. hOBlhooa-'
Pierre is interested in the a point
ment of a successor to Judge Garland
on the federal bench. Judge Whiting OF
the sup eme court, and Judge LoIlnS
K. Caffy, formerly of the state clrcllt
court are the two candidates Favored
by Pierre people. Judge Ganey Is
supported by Congressman Burke ana
a large share of his follow townsm II.
Senator G awford, and a large mum
Der of Judge Writings fIiCnds, espe-
cially of his old nth circuit a e
working most ardently in his favor.
Both men have many qualifications for
the office; both have served the state
we'll on the circuit bench. 1t IS o
likely that the APP ointment will be
made until some time in January.
The twelfth legislature of South
Dakota, which will convene at noon
on the 3rd of January. 1911. will be
very strongly republican. OF co rse,
the senate will be presided over by
the lieutenant governor. Ia ut nant
Governor Byrne has had long leglslat-
i've service, having leen a member OF
the first state Legislature and the last
two senates.
The reapportiOnment Of representa-
tives and senator's. following the new
census, is likely to cause the most
interesting fight of the session. The
present house includes 104 members
Inc the senate As. The constitutional
limit for the two houses Is 135 and 40
respectively. The senate has reach
ed its limit, having forty-ive men,
bers, and the redistribution VIII cut
off some of the eastern counties and
transfer the representa- on TO some or
the new counties, west Of the Mis-
souri,. Such reappOrtiOnment would
demand that the counties east OF the
river give up about five senators TO
those of the other side. The Hall or
REPRESENTATIVES can only comic tably
seat 80 members and on such a basis
the west side will get %. 1t is Likely
that no county will give up any part
of its representation without a fight.
The 1910 census will also give to
the state a new congressman. This
will cause a districting of the state.
Governor Vessey and Congress an
Martin are favorable to a DTODo7 1t on
I o include the reeion west Of the NJ s.
souri, in one district, ard on the east
side, to extend the Inc between
Brookings and Moody co mites TO tie
river. and create a new district TO
the north and the south Of this line.
The sensational ace, AID nea"-vic-
tory of Geo. w. Egan at the June pri-
maries was in part due to the fact
that many democrats voted at the re-
publ can primaries. 1t is probable
that q measure WI be introduced to
prevent a repetition Of this oc"0r' ence
by providing that electors shall reg
lister giving their respective party al
citations. several months prior TO he
primaries. A possible CD Get on to
this would be the large added expense.
The last primaries cost the state
$S5, 600.
The taxing system of the state of
South Dakota is both unscicntihc and
wasteful. unnecessary bu dens be ng
placed on some. and not extended to
others. A couple Of years ago.. Cove =
nor Vessey app inted a state tax en-
mission, consisting of President War
rem of Yankton college, Dean Ste!lng
of the University law schoos and
Hon. John B. Hanten of Watertown.
II is probable that they will make a
repo~t, and a quiet session, with no
senatorial race or other big 17hts 10
take it's attention might well give a
good portion of Its time, TO consider
the report of the tax commission, and
revise the state tax laws according
to sound economic principles.
The 1905 inheritance taX law has
been declared unconstitutional by
Judge Whiting on the ground that the
graduation of tie tai was not eqult-
able. II an individual receive a leg
acy of $40, 900 he would have to pay
a tax of 4 per cent. II $1,000 he
would have to a six. 1t is believed
that the amending of this law so that
the higher rate apples TO the excess
above the minimum, rather than to
the whole legacy, will remedy this
matter.
The fine new state house has made
possible the institution or q precedent
which is likely to prove permanent.
Prior to this, because of the force Of
circumstances the inaugural reception
and ball was held by the citizens OF
Pierre. a favored few receiving invit-
atoms. and being permitted to ante In
three dollars towards the expense.
This year the reception will be held
in the capitol. given by the state Off
Gals all invited, and no charge. The
ball following contrary to early re-
ports will probably not be held in the
new Saint Charles, but in the corri-
doris of the state house itself.