The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1911-01-13
Talk Of Canadian Reciprocity
ArOuses Opposition.
OPPOSED BY BORDER STATES.
Massachusetts Is Back of tho Aglta-
tion-Proposition Before Congress
Looking TO Provide For Uniform
Marriage and Divorce Laws-soheme
Finds Little Backing
BY ARTHUR w. DUNN.

BY ARTHUR w. DUNN.
Washington. Jan. 8. - Especial J.
There Is q great deal Of interest in
the negotiations for Canadian reciproc-
ity. II has been the dream of many
men Of business to arrange a trade
agreement with Canada which will
bring about better and more extensive
commercial relations. Generally the
agitation for Canadian reciprocity has
Its beginning IN Massachusetts, and
II Is a striking commentary upon the
great influence that state and sur
rounding communities exert that the
present negotiations are due to their
efforts
Canadian reciprocity, If anything
should come Of the present considera.
ton, WIN develop another and differ
ent crop of insurgents, Just as did Gu
ban reciprocity. At that time the men
from the beet sugar states were up
IN arms Against Canadian reciproc-
| ity we may expect 10 find strong ar
ray Of men along the Canadian Dor
der, the mountain states and Pacific
coast, whose interests may be affected
by the free admission Of Canadian
goods or in lowering the tariff on Ca
madam products.
Canadian reciprocity, like other
forms Of reciprocity. shows that the
tariff is local issue. 'The only kind
Of reciprocity that Will ever get my
support" said one of the senator's
from the northern border, SIS that
which will let in goods which we do
not produce in this country"
Uniform Marriage and Divorce.
There is always plenty for willing
hands to do, and Just now several
members Of the unemployed have
come to congress with a proposition
to have the constitution amended 80
as to provide uniform marriage and
divorce laws throughout the land.
These earnest workers believe that
all else should be set aside pending
the consideration of the one subject,
which, they say, is Of vastly more con-
sequence to the country than conser-
vation, ship subsidy, a tariff commits
sioi, reciprocity or, in fact, any Of the
questions which have been brought to
the attention Of congress.
The advocates Of a plan which will
make marriage more difficult and d.
vorce almost impossible cannot see
why congress should hesitate a mo-
ment And yet very few men In con-
gress are interested IN the subject at
fx,ka n IT,
other matters.
Work For Reforners
II the United States should come
into actual control Of Santo Domingo,
as It has practically In the manage
ment of the republics finances, our re-
formers would certainly have a busy
time reforming the people of that |
country. A consul reports that lot |
teries are operated In oil the impor-
tant towns and cities Of the republic |
and are legalized and regulated.
The law requires that 20 per cent of
the sale of tickets must be distributed
In prizes, and the balance goes to sup
port municipalities In lieu Of taxes.
The drawings occur every two weeks.
on Sunday morning in the police de-
partments, "and," says the report, "are
usually attended with festivities. AS
almost everybody is interested in the
result large crowds gather, and local
bands furnish the music"
The Ohio Senatorship.
Frequent mention of John r. Nc
lean In connection with the Ohio SEN
ltorship naturally interests Washing
on people, for Mclean owns a news
)aper In this city and Is also interest
d largely in several business enter
rises. More than that he has a fine
esidence IN the center Of the city and
beautiful summer home in a delight
III part Of the suburbs.
Washington people would like to see
icLean win, because he would not
My represent his state, but would be
specially valuable In looking after the
interests of the national capital.
Welcomed a Former Associate.
II was with more than ordinary
leasure that Justice McKenna well
omed Justice Van Devanter 10 the
upreme court I'VE started in the de-
of justice together" said the
enior Justice, when was attorney
eneral and our new colleague was an
ssistant attorney general for the In
Nor department. We became very
BOD friends back there IN the McKin-
q administration"
Explains q Contingent Fee.
During the debate on the omnibus ,
aims bfl II developed that the at
neys were TO get a good share Of I
Ie claims In the way OF fees, most Of
em called contingent fees" some /
ing that IS sure to happen in the
sc Of old claims. Senator Burton a. Z
strated the idea and told the fol- :
wing story: I
what Is a contingent feeY' asked a J
ospectfve client !
why" said the lawyer. 1T means [
at II DO not win do not get any J
Ing. II % win yOu do not get any 4
ing" $