The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-08

may be labeled 'Maraschino" unless
they are Marasca cherries preserved
In lMaraschino, a liquor prepared by
distillation of the Marasco cherry.
Washington, ID. Can investiga-
ton to determine whether there is a
money trust" in the United States
operating through or In connection
with the national banks, was ordered
by the house py vote of go TO s.
While Republican regulars and in
surgents protested that the inquiry as
proposed was a sham" and a de
lusion," the Democratic forces united
in support of compromise "money
trust" resolution. and succeeded IN Sc
curing all but eight Republican votes
In its support.
Usage Of Panama to Stifie Rates.
In an effort to preserve and pro-
mote the interests Of the government
by the protection and development of
full, fair. open and profitable use Of
the Panama canal by the ships of COM
merce and war of all people and all
nations the house interstate and for
eign commerce committee embarked
on q general investigation Of charges
of ship trusts, subsidies and other ru-
mors of improperly in the usage OF
the canal after 1t is opened.
The resolution was introduced by
the chairman of the committee, Repre-
sentative Adamson, of Georgia. II re-
cited the need of a thorough inquiry
into the charges that the canal will
be used by trans-continental railroads
to stifle competition in freight rates.
II empowers the committee to call
the aid of the government executive
departments to summon witnesses and
put them under oath and to get papers
and other information throwing light
on the matter. The result of the in
vestigation will be in recommends
lions for laws appropriate to the needs
disclosed by the inquiry.
Senator Poindexter OF Washington.
opened his campaign for the abolition
OF the commerce court by advocating
before the senate interstate COM
merce committee his bill to end the
courts existence. Senator Townsend
asked questions designed to show that
only those who opposed the creation
of the court were disappointed with ii.
senator Clarke of Arkansas. declared
II the court did not change its atti-
tude he would favor limiting its pow
ers or abolishing it although he had
voted to create it.
Washington, ID. c. - The inter.
state commerce committee which has
! under consideration the matter of tolls
for the Panama canal, has practically
| decided. says Representative Stevens
! of Minnesota. to have all vessels.
whether foreign or domestic. pay the
| same charges for use of the canal, and
that all vessels doing an interstate
business which are owned by any rail-
road in the same trade. shall be ex-
cluded from use of the canal.
The Democratic bill to levy an ex-
else tax on all net incomes above
$1,000 year. including salaries, will
be reported with the bill to put sugar
on the free list. IL is expected both
measures will be passed by the house
within 10 days.
| The income tax. or extended cor
4 pot at NhS
rules, will go to the committee on ju-
dietary. where 1t will meet an I'M
friendly reception. The free sugar
bill will go to the finance committee.
Senate leaders declare that the finance
committee hardly would feel justified
in reporting bill cutting off more
| than $50, 100000 in revenues without
knowing what the senate proposed
doing with the income tax bill which
is looked to to make up the deficit.
On the other hand. ii was said the
members of the judiciary committee
would not be easily convinced of the
necessity of the new taxing measure
in the absence of the passage of the
sugar bill and the consequent deficit
! in the revenues.
! Bristow Scores Stephenson.
Senator Bristow's speech in opposi-
ton to the retention of Isaac Steph-
enson of Wisconsin as United States
senator was concluded. Mr.. Bristow
read extracts from the testimony in
tended to show that money had been
corruptly used in carrying the primar-
les for Stephenson. He said large
sums OF money had been used corrupt
ly in procuring the influence Of the
game warden of the state and his dep.
uties.
Mr.. Bristow occupied two DAYS In
the presentation of the facts which
he said was a disagreeable duty. but
necessary for the protection Of the
seats of the senate against barter and
sales.
AS a climax to an exciting session
of the committee in which the Law
renee strike conditions were revealed
from several rival sources. Represen-
tative Victor Berger. of Wisconsin. and
Robert Mccartney. of the citizens com.
mittee of Lawrence almost came to
blows and We're separated by Repre-.
sentative Wilson of Illinois.
| Knox Leaves Costa RIGA.
San Jose, Costa Rica.-Americap
Secretary of State p c. Knox and