The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-04
Determined to Garry Out Promises
to People, Revise Tariff Down.
ward and Effect Other
Legislation
WORK Is OUTLINED BY CLARK
Newly Elected Speaker Declares Party
Will Demonstrate Worthiness to
Voters. Already Reports
PROCESS.

Washington, D. c., April 4.-This day
marked the opening of the trial Of the
Democratic party to demonstrate its
worthiness to receive 'the wider conf
dence" Of the voters of the country.
Asking his colleagues to keep that
fact uppermost in their minds during
the present session Of Congress, Rep
resentative Champ Clark of Missouri.
in speech accepting the speakership OF
tie House today, outlined the meas
ures through which the Democratic
party hopes to continue TO enjoy the
faith Of the people.
Measures to be Undertaken.
Intelligent revision of the tariff. elec-
ton OF United States senators by pop
ular vote changes in the House rules
to permit the proper consideration of
public measures, economy in the hand
ling of the purse strings Of the coun-
try, the publication Of campaign con-
tributions, and early admission Of New
Mexico and Arizona TO statehood were
some of the things which Speaker
Clark emphasized in the Democratic
program as measures which would be
undertaken by the majority party in
the House.
Will Fulfill Promises.
He invited attention TO the fact that
after sixteen years Of exclusion from
power in the House, and fourteen from
every department of the government.
the Democrats are restored to power in
the House and in that alone. 1t de-
veloped upon this majority i'm the
House he said. to demonstrate that
the Democrats are worthy OF the con-
fdence the people have reposed i'm
them. He expressed confidence that
the Democratic House will prove equal
to the emergency and will fulfill the
promises made before election and i'm
this way not only receive but deserve
the endorsement Of the people.
Tariff Revision Downward.
The Speaker then proceeded to
enumerate the ante-election promises
as outlined above. As 10 revision of
the tariff the speaker said it was to be
a revision downward, with equal
chances for all classes. and sufficient
duty ito raise the necessary revenue
to support the government"
He especially urged economy i'm pub
lie expenses. and that ii begin at the
head. the House where 1t is
already planned to save $1SSOOO per
annum
To Reduce Cost of Living.
1t is our duty" he continued, ito
provide every dollar needed for the
proper and economical conduct of the
government. hut It is equally our duty
to prevent waste and extravaganza i'm
public expenditures for we should
never forget that il is a difficult task
for millions of families 20 live now in
decency and comfort. Surely il is the
part Of wisdom. statesmanship, hu-
manitarianism and patriotism. to leg
islate so as TO reduce their burdens
TO the minimum"
Progress Already Reported.
A bill already has been prepared
providing for the publication Of cam
paign expenses, he announced, and
added that it would speedily pass the
House.
Mr. Clark concluded with the dec
laration that the Democratic House
has already begun the task OF redeem
ing its promises. and has gone so far
that eve this day report progress to
the American people"