The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-07-18
BY ARTHUR w. DUNN.


Several months ago In these specials
called attention to the curious situa-
ton which might arise in case there
should be third party and the cleo
ton thrown into the house of repre-
sentatives. Now politicians are begin
ming to wonder just what would hap
pen in case that kind of situation
should arise.
We are approaching it Two regular
parties have held their conventions and
nominated their candidates. 4 third
party has called Its convention and
will nominate candidates. No one can
tell how many electoral votes will be
cast for any one Of the three. but We
all know that In case neither has q ma
jority the house will elect.
No Majority In the House.
But the important point is tfaat the
constitution requires majority of the
states to elect by the house. And
there is no party majority In the pres
emit house for the reason that certain
delegations are equally divided, such
as Maine, Nebraska, Rhode Island AID
New Mexico. Each party has twenty
two states, and four states are equally
divided. OF course certain states might
come over to one party or the other.
but If there is a deadlock none of the
three men receiving electoral votes
can be chosen
What Happens?
The great question, then, Is, What
happens? AS ] have already explain
ed, the senate by a majority vote
chooses from the two candidates for
vice president having the highest mum
Der of electoral votes a vice president.
On the 4th of March, no one having
been chosen president. the vice presi-
dent becomes president. When ! first
this peculiar situation said
that the nomination on the Republican
ticket for vice president became i'm
portant. If man was selected for
whom the progressives In the senate
could vote he might be elected. Is
Jim Sherman that man? We will know
the answer when the electoral votes
are known.
Gamers Suggestion.
Congressman John Garner Of Texas
thinks that it is quite likely that the
will develop into three cor.
nered contest. at looks as IL Taft
might carry the east, Wilson the south
and Roosevelt the vest" said the
Texan. SIN that case I think we
could get together on some one in the
house."
A Request Bill Scores.
Senator Simmons OF North Carolina
by request. which means 1t
was done for accommodation, bill
the interstate transporta-
ion of pictures of prizefghts. 1t went
o that well established graveyard, the
judiciary committee, but Senator Ra-
,on reported the bill. and 1t passed the
senate. 1t is expected to pass the
louse and become law. Thus it often
happens that some one gets through
Measure on the .'by request" route.
Want Uncle Sans Seal.
There has been a perfect food Of
ILLS introduced In congress this session
or the incorporation OF various Organi
iations and societies. They include or
.anizations for art. letters, literature.
history, science, hospitals. schools
academies of design. chambers of COM
nerce, etc. It is evident that these
,arious organizations desire the stamp
4 Uncle Sam with which to 60 before
he country and the world.
Size Of Apple Barrels.
You might think that the size Of ap-
lie barrels was no concern of the
United States government. vet there
J bill seriously pushed and consider
d which regulates tho size Of apple
arrels in which apples are shipped
yer interstate lines. The length OF
he slaves, the size OF tho barrel In
arious dimensions, are prescribed. as
yell as the mark which shall be placed
pom It. Evidently the apple growers
re having trouble, just as many other
roducers. by the taking OF men who |
re trying to beat purchasers of apples.
clayton's ciearnsss.
Henry D. Clayton. chairman Of the |
committee Of the house. Is
ne of the men In that body who can
learly and accurately state a given
opposition so that the house can I'M
erstand 1t. and. what Is more. he has |
Dice enough to make the members
ear it even If they are inclined to be
lterested in their own conversation
lore than In the business Of the house.
Getting His SHARE.
Senator Myers of Montana Is getting
is full share Of congressional work.
When was elected" said the Mon
ina senator. Il thought 1t would be
me- | thought could spend the
'inters in Washington and the sum
lers in Montana, just as the rich peo-
lie did. But have been fifteen
lonths in the senate and have spent
eurteen months In Washington. and
the Democrats win the coming cleo
on ! suppose we viii have an extra
sasion next summer.