The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-12-22

a corps will result in a material econ.
omy and a very great increase OF eni-
cheney in the m
The army OF the United States is in
good condition. II showed itself able
10 meet an emergency in the success
ful mobilization OF an army division OF
from $1,000 to 10000 men. which took
place along the border of Mexico dur
Ing the recent disturbances in that
country. The marvellous freedom
from the ordinary camp diseases of
typhoid fever and measles is referred
10 in the report OF the secretary OF
war. and shows an effectiveness in the
sanitary regulations and treatment OF
the medical corps. and in the disci-
pline OF the army itself. as to- evoke
the highest commentator.
The Panama Canal.
The very satisfactory progress made
on the Panama canal last year has
continued. and there l. every reason
to believe that the canal will be com
pleted as early as. July /. 1913. unless
something unforeseen occur This is
about is months before the time prom
ised by the engineers.
Naturalization.
! also join in the recommendation
that the Legislature OF the Philippine
Islands be authorized to provide for
the naturalization OF Filipinos and
others who by the present law are
treated as aliens. so as to enable them
TO become citizens OF the Philippine
islands.
RIVERS and Hsrbors.
The estimates for the river and har-
Dor Improvements reach S22. OOO. 900
for the coming year. I wish TO urge
that whenever a project has been
adopted by congress as one TO be com
pleted the more money which can be
economically expended in its con
struction in each year the greater ulti-
mate economy. This has special ap-
plicatiOn TO the Improvement OF the
Mississippi river and it, large
branches. II seems TO me tina an in
crease IN the amount Of money now
being annually expended in the i'm
-provement Of the Ohio river which has
been formally adopted by congress
would be- in the interset OF the public.
\ similar change ought TO be made
during the present congress In the
amount 10 be appropriated for the
Missouri river.
Waterway From the Lakes.
The project for a navigable water
way from Lake Michigan 10 the
mouth OF the Illinois river and thence
via the Mississippi to the Gulf OF
Mexico H. one OF national importance
In view OF the work already accom-
plished by the sanitary district Of Chi
caEo. an agency OF the state OF Illinois.
which has constructed the most dini-
cult and costly stretch Of this water
way and made e. an asset OF the ma.
ton. ! feel that 70 Is fitting that his
work should be supplemented BY the
government and that the expenditures
recommended by the special board Of
engineers on the waterway from Utica
10 the mouth Of the Illinois river be
made
Employers Liability Laws.
The Limitation Of the liability o.
the master 10 his servant for personal
injuries 10 such as are occasioned By
his FAULT has been abandoned In most
civilized countries and provision made
Vhereby the omploye injured IN the
course Of his employment is compen-
stated for his loss Of working ability.
irrespective Of negligence The prin-
ciple upOn which such provision pro
cecds is that accidental injuries 10
wOrkmeu IN modern Industry. with ifs
vast completely and inherent dangers
arising from complicated machinery
and tho uFe % The great forces Of
steam and electricity. should be 70.
Fardsd 7e risks OF the industry and
tho loss borne in some equitable pro.
portion hv those who for their own
profit crRaEe therein ln recognition
~ this. The LAST Congress authorized
The appointment ~ 20 commission 10
Investigate the subject Of employers
liability and workmon r. compensation.
and f0 report the result Of their invos
legations through he President. 10
Congress This commission was ap
pointed and has cen 90 work. hold
lue hoanugs gathering data. and con
tIderinC fhr subject. and 90 bel expect
OF .iU hn able t0 report b. tho first
~ the year. in accordance with tho
pr0rI uns of tho law o. fs hoped and
expected that The commission Will
suggest LEGISLATION which viii enable
ue f0 put in the place Of the present
uatfeful and eomafimca unjust ays
tenn OF employers liability a plan ~
compensation which will afford some
certain and definite relief 10 an en-
piovrs who are injured in The course
NJ their employment in those indus
tries which are subject 90 tho reFu-
l1fIug power ~ Congress
Measures % Prevent Delay and Ur
necessary Cost o. Litigation
ln promotion Of the movement FOR