Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-30

added that IL congressman were elect
ed for term of four instead OF two
years II would add to the solidarity
OF Congress. The last two years. he
have been years Of great
progress in washington. During these
two years the House OF Representa-
tives has been scrutinized as never
before, which caused many Of the
members to go to work to see whore
the trouble lay and what imposed
such conditions.
The real trouble lay In the fact that
the Houser had lost control OF pending
legislat tionS the various committees
had ceased to be servants Of the
House. but had become It's master. To
add to these difficulties. II was impos-
sible TO get legislation unless the
speaker gave consent. For two years.
Mr.. Foster said he had been devoting
himself to these conditions, which re-
suited in the calendar Wedn esday
rule. Now. on every Wednesday. the
day is devoted absolutely to the re-
ports OF those bills before committees.
This rcvolutionized the methods in the
House and to-day the House has It's
old time grasp on pending legislation
He referred to tho bills to regulate
interstate commerce, tho postal saw
ings bank and conservation Of national
resources. To the latter project S20,-
900 900 has been furnished to make
garden spots in the desert
The speaker laid particular stress
upon the proposed peace treaty com
mittee. which has the endorsement of
President Taft. who has promised to
appoint Theodore Roosevelt as Its
chairman. Congressman Foster has
been one OF the hardest workers in
support of this movement and he be-
lieves that II will ultimately result
in a treaty between the United States.
Great Britain and Japan. and world
wide peace. This would. of course,
save many billions of dollars annually
in tho furnishing of war ships and
armies.
Representative Foster did not speak
long as he explained that he wish ID
his friend. Congressman f. J. Hill Of
Connecticut. to be heard. He spoke
in forceful and interesting manner.
though, and explained how that he
hoped his added years OF service in
Congress would help to strengthen his
position for better work.
Congressman Hill was the next
speaker and no gave an able talk on
the tariff. If the t4lk was technical,
as all tariff talks must he. Mr.. Hill
added much spice and vigor to his
arguments, which served to make them
more plain to his audience.
THE PLATFORM.
Sharing with their political brethren
of the State and nation a justifable pride
IN the record and accomplishments OF the
Republican party. the republicans of the
first congressional district OF Vermont
through their delegates in convention as
Sembled renew their allegiance to the
principles and policies OF that party as
affirmed ~ its last national convention.
Undy. ,hese principles and policies and
under the leadership Of republican ad-
ministrationS this republic has steadfast-
ly advanced in material prosperity. the
Just rights of its citizens have been
zealously safe guarded and this republic
has taken its riChtful position among
the nations OF the earth
In rcGnirming our faitlrin the repubi-
can policy OF protection cordially en-
dorcse the administration of Presidcn,
William II. Taft and especially commend
his resolute insistence that the decla.a
tion OF the republican national convention
of 1906: I'm our tariff legislation the true
principle of protection is best maintain
ed by the imposition Of such duties as
will equal the difference between the
cost OF production at home and abroad
together with reasonable profit &c
American industries" be made effective
through necessary legislation
The recent appropriation OF $4,000 tc
enable the President to gather informa-
ton as TO the cost Of production abroad
gives abundant proof of the determna-
tlon on the part Of the administration &c
fulhll to the uttermost the pledges OF thc
party for such an adjustment of the
tariff as will DO Justice to the producer
the waGc-earner and the consumer. This
information should enable Congress tc
perfect existing schedules and thereb,
give TO the country a tariff based upor
Just and scientific principles.
TIC this end and to avoid Il general re.
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