Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-28


OF Clinton, secretary of the Order of
Railway Conductors, was removed
from the senate chamber by the ser
geant at arms by order OF Lieutenant
Governor Oglesby today. Ford's eJec-
ton followed a sensational passage at
arms between Senators Nanny of, Mt.
Sterling and Henson OF Decatur.
WRITING FALsEHOODS.
Nanny declared Ford had sent a
large number OF untrue letters into
Manny's district, stating that Senator
Nanny was opposing employers liabil-
ity legislation. Nanny denied ever
having opposed such legislation. He
asked the senate to refuse Ford the
privileges Of the senate floor.
HELD INSULT TO LABOR
Henson opposed the removal of Ford
in bitter speech, during which he
declared Ford's election would be an
open insult to organized labor. The
removal of Ford followed when the
presiding officer referred to the rules
which gives it's members power to
demand the exclusion of any person
who is not an ex-member OF the Iegis-
lature or q Judge of the courts. In
retaliation Henson demanded that the
floor be clared OF all other spectators,
and more than 100 persons were ex-
cluded.
BRIBERY BILL ADVANCED.
The senate bill relating 10 bribery
at the primaries Was- advanced 10
second reading. It makes TIE gIver
Of o bribe equally as guilty as the
taker. During the discussion it was
intimated an identical house bill had
been stolen.
CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT.
Springfield. ILL.,, April 28.-By a
vote Of 3S to o. the senate yesterday
passed a corrupt practices bill de-
signed tc purify political conditions
by wjpihg out vote trafficking and
provide for publicity OF campaign ac-
counts by candidates and commit
tees.
The bill is a substitute for the
two measures drafted by Governor
Deneen and by Senator John Daley.
FEATURES OF BILL.
The main features Of the bill are:
''Itemtzed statesments OF contribu-
tions and expenditures are required
No candidate shall spend OF his
own money an amount in excess of
20 per cent OF one years salary Of
the Office he seeks. In case Of legis-
lators it Is 20 per cent OF the two
years salary. No candidate, howev-
er. shall be restricted to less than
500. Contributions from relatives,
partners or fellow employees are 10 be
deemed as from the candidate him
self.
PRESERVATION or illegal voting is
made a misdemeanor.
BRIBERs SHARE GUILT.
Bribers are equally guilty with
bribetakers.
Persons Juggling ballots are guilty
of a felony.
Falsification OF returns and coer-
cion of voters are made feIonies.
Corporations are prohibited from
influencing votes of employees
Anyone who corruptly induces or
attempts TO induce a candidate TO
withdraw and any candidate so with
drawing are guilty Of misdemeanoTs.
Extortion from candidates is pro-
hibited no one shall even invite a
candidate 10 buy tickets to an enter
tainment or ball.
Paid matter IN newspapers is to be
so marked.
All election literature. circulars,
bills. placards and posters shall bear
the name of the author and publish
eT.
False publication about character,
or integrity of candidates in
election literature is a misdemeanor.
CAMPAIGN CIGAR BARRED,
Treating TO drinks, meat, cigars,
etc, and the acceptance OF the same
are misdemeanors.
No dramshop shall be used for po-
Utica. meetings.
Bribery in elections is a felony.
Bribery by a corporation renders
It liable TO fine Of 81 900 to So
900 for first offense; on second Of
Tense II loses its charter or. II for
sfgn corporation. forfeits its right 20
DO business in Illinois.
In the election OF United States
senator express or implied promises
1f money, property. positions or en-
Dloyment made to any candidate for
the assembly constitute a felony.
Bribery In the election of United
States senators Is explicitly defined
Every person guilty under the act