The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-04

Washington. Dec. 4.-Both houses
OF the Sixty-second congress conven-
ed at noon today. Practically every
member was in his seat. The CALLER
les were crowded and hundreds of
people were unable to gain admis-
sion.
Representatives Martin W. Little
ton Of New York stirred the house of
representatives today with a diatribe
against those he alleged had malic-
tously DETAINED him because of his
independent attitude as a member of
the house committee on inquiry into
He charged that Henry B. Martin,
secretary Of the antitrust league. had
circulated false accusations against
him and accused him of concertins
with David Lamar. a bear operator
In Wall street, to aid in the depres-
ston of steel stock. He charged that
William J.. Bryan had gone of half
cooked" In the Commoner on the steel
trust investigation. He did not de-
nand that the house investigate his
charges, announcing that he would
his position and a denial of the al
legations against him. He denied he
was identified with the trust interests.
Mr.. Littletons references to Bryan
were based upon the Nebraska's edi-
torial declaring Littleton was a thor
oughgoing reactionary and will be re.
tired from the committee II the house
Democrats really desire that the
houses professions on the trust ques.
tion be taken seriously"
Representative Helgesen of North
Dakota Immediately on the assembly,
ing Of the house introduced a bill to
repeal the Canadian reciprocity law.
A resolution by Republican Leader
Mann appointing committee to in
vestigate the attack on Littleton was
referred to the rules COMMITTEES.
THE source Of this article" declar-
ed Mr.. Littleton, was the lying scan.
dal OF this man Martin"
There was nothing spectacular in
the senate's program for the day. Lit
tie interest was taken in the proceed
ings because Of the more lively
scenes in the house.
1.-THE most important session since
the civil war;" is the prediction made
by many Democratic leaders for the
session which opened today.
Stirring days ahead" are fore
cast by Republican members, and on
both sides Of the big party lines men,
bers In the house and senate are
drawn up to fight out weighty prob
lens Of legislation in session that
will lead up to the presidential cam
OF importance as to the bearing it
will have on the approaching politi-
cal contest in the nation; of particu-
lar interest because of party differ
ences. regulars and insurgents on the
Republican side; reactionaries and
among the Democrats,
and Of unusual Significance because
Of the heavy legislative program. it is
at least certain that this will be one
OF the liveliest sassions Of congress
In many years.
house and senate at noon. the tariff
and the trusts stood out as the most
subjects for legislation
with a big fight assured In both
houses. Many other great questions
the congress, all Of them
to be approached vigorously. include
monetary reform. ratification of ar
bttrauon treaties with Great Britain
and France. and the loan treaties
with Nicaragua and Honduras: Alas
kan legislation. the election Of sena.
sion bills and the regular permanent
annual appropriations to be under
the direction this time in the house
by q Democratic COMMITTEES,
While the legislative struggles are |
In progress. politics is certain not to |
be overshadowed. With the Demo-
Gratis looking ahead with sauguine |
hope for triumph at the polls next
and insurgent Republicans
striking out In earnest to capture |
their party convention. II possible:
every move made in either branch Of |
congress from now until adjournment
will be thoroughly considere6 FROM
political as we'll as legislative view.
points. The political pot In Wash
ngton will soon begin to boil, with
he Republican national COMMITTEES |
meeting here December IL. to be fol.
owed January by the Democratic |
national committee. Selection Of |
convention cities, choosing Of COM
nittee chairmen who will manage the
Big campaigns and plans for the ap-
,roachtng party conventions and the
subsequent battle Of the ballots win
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