El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-17

! company gives rebates to the Interna-
| tiOnal Harvester company, and that the
/ Belt Line railroad, in Chicago, Obstructs
/ freight traffic Of independent compa-
MES"
He also charged that the harvester
! trust sold goods at home at a profit
OF 100 percent and sold abroad almost
/ at cost, demanding cash from Amerl-
can farmers and giving long term con-
/ tracts to foreign tr@de.
We charge that the international
Harvester company. through the Ma
! tional city bank" Mr.. Lowe continued.
can break any Independent concern in
! the United States"
No Adjournment Before August.
The Democratic and Republican lead
ers in the house of representatives to-
! lthood Of congress adjOurning before
August, next. 1t was said that this
probability largely influenced the
Democrats In choosing Baltimore as
the national convention city. The Re
publicans will have a more awkward
situation to deal with in holding their
convention In Chicago, with congress
in session.
session during national convention
periods has not existed since 1892
Leaders Expect Long Session.
expect congress to be in session
until August J., said speaker Champ
Clark today. as I see no chance OF
completing the important work before
us IN time for adjournment before the
national conventions. I have cancelled
several speaking engagements so that
1 could remain here and assist in the
work"
If the tariff bills are not delayed
too long in the senate" said demo-
cratic leader Underwood, I'VE may be
able to get through in June, but It
does not look very favorable now"
Republican leader Mann said:
1t looks as though we were stuck
mr.
are Ioafing in the house and as long
as they continue TO procrastinate we
shall not be able to enact much legis-
lation."
Adverse Report Forecasted.
An adverse report Of the Culbersou
resolution to investigate money contri-
buttons to influence the elections OF
November 4, 1909 and November 2 1908
was indicated today bv the senate on
contingent expenses. Senator Culber-
son. however, insisted that he would
press his proposition and that he had
facts which would interest the coun-
try.
Cummins's Amendment Fails.
The senate committee on foreign re-
Iations TO-DAY decided to report adverse
~ the Cummins amendment TO the
arbitration treaties involving arbitra-
ton with France and Great Britain OF
di1ferences with other and smaller
Hitchcock Resolution Referred.
The Hitchcock resolution demanding
TO know what law treaty or agree
ment existed 10 warrant sending
american troops into China provoked
a lively discussion in the senate for
elgn relations committee today and
Ilnally was referred to a subcommittee.
Submits Army Statistics.
Secretary OF war StimsOn sent a re-
port to the senate showing that during
the last 10 years original enlistments
II the army had averaged annually 19-
so reenlistments 1929; discharges
upon expiration OF enlisted terms IS
lOS; discharges for disability 1924: for
court martial z256i for deseTtion 5107,
and through death 612.
Want CaEteen Restored.
A petition urging the restoration Of
the army canteen was presented to con-
sress by representative Bartholdt, OF
Missouri It bore the signatures OF
more than 300 physicians and 526 moth
ers and wives OF army men. It contend
eq that the moral and physical health
OF the soldier requires the reestabIfsh-
ment OF the canteen."
Nay suspend Potato Tariff.
A suspension for six months OF the
tariff duty Of p cents bushel on pO-
laIoes was proposed IN bill introduced
today in the house. 1t SAYS that the
scarcity Of potatoes has raised the
price to point almost prohibitive to
The Day in Congress.
me senate was in session at D. m
The LOrimer inquiry was adjourned
until tomorrow because Of attorney
Hanecy's illness
The house met at noon.
President Taft submitted a messag e
on government economy.
Miscellaneous bills on the calendar
were considered
An investigation Of the International
Harvester company was urged by wit
nesses before the rules committee.
Secretary Meyer before the interstate
commerce committee advocated govern
ment construction OF % supply vessels
for the Panama canal through which
the fleet would be sent regularly as a
part of the drill exercises.
Civil service commission heard ad-
vOcates Of old age pensions for gov
ernment employees.
LO%2mer Inquiry Adjourns.
The Lorimer commission met today
and irnHhediatelv adjourned its inquiry
until tomorrow, because Of fndispositiOn
OF Elhfidge HaneCy. attorney Tor Mr..
Lorin1er