Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02
Congress Will Convene Today
MUCH TO BE DONE AT THE
 SHORT SESSION.
APPROPRIATION BILLS
Fifteen to Be Passed Total St,0o0 ,ooo,- oo0-Possible Inquiry Into New Ha- ven Grand Trunk Agreement

Washington, Dec. 1.-The expiring sixty congress will assemble at noon tomorrow for its final work of legislation. In the brief period re- maining before constitutional linita- tions bring 1t to an end, and turn many of it's members back into private life, Is appropriation bills, carrying over one billion dollars for the sup port of the government, must bs passed; the impeachment of Judge Archbold of the comm cree court must be tried in the senate; many inyesti- gating committees must conclude in- quiries and make their reports. and scores of legislative matters must be disposed of.
 PreIminaries to Extra Session,
 Throughout the session. attracting as much attention as the actual work of legislation, will run the preparatory work for the extra session to be called soon after President-eiect Wilson takes office, March 4. Committees pursuant to this.will thresh out ques- tions of tariff, currency and antitrust legislation, in the effort to have demo- cratic policies shaped and democratic plans made before the new adminis- tration comes into power.
 No Tariff Legislation.
 It is assured, say the legislative leaders. that there will be no tariff legislation this winter. Neither Is it expected that the currency or anti trust problems will receive much att tention within the house or senate principal work of the session being confined to preparation for the dem ocratic administration and the enact- ment of some of the more important bills pending on the calendars of tho two houses.
 Bills Ready for Action.
 Important bills to receive attention include the bill for a department of labor, which Senator Borah said to- day would be presented for immed- late action; the Sheppard-Kenyon bii1 preventing shipments of liquor Into 'dry'' states; the Page bin to give fed- eral aid to vocational and agricultural schools and the resolution for con- stitutional amendment limiting a pres- ident to a single term of six yearg | These measures have all been debated before both houses. and have reached the point where, action of some kind upon them Is expected.
 TsFt's Message Tuesday.
 With the opening of the session less i than 24 hours away, the halls of the capitol and its adjoining office build ings presented a deserted appearance today. Members have been slow in reaching the capitol and little interest Is shown in the preparation for activ- ity. The annual estimates for appra- priations are ready and will be sent to the house tomorrow noon. Presi- dent Taft's message, also ready, will be brought In the following day, with some of his recommendations for the year.
 New England Railroad Situation.
 Several new inquiries are in pros pect in the house for the short ses- sion. The judiciary committee will be- gin an inquiry into antitrust prob lens about Christmas time, with the hope that some amendments to the antitrust law can be recommended before congress adjourns. Either tho judiciary committee or the money trust" committee will also be asked, it is believed to investigate the New England railroad situation to deter mine what relations, if any. exist be- tween the Grand Trunk and the New York, New Haven and Hartford rail- roads.