The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1912-06-14

documents.
The documents now occupy all the.
space In an abandoned a barn, and
the discussion arose in connection
with a provision in the legislative, ex.
ecutive and judicial appropriation bill,
appr1 'riating money to continue the
payment of the rent for that struc-
ture. Mr.. Williams suggested that
the documents should be removed to
the basement of the office building,
but 1t was stated that all the space
had been appropriated.
lorimer Resumes His Seat.
Worn and weak, Senator Lorimer OF
Illinois, the central figure in the great
est election contest fought out in con.
gress for many years, resumed his
seat in the senate. Senator Kern Of
Indiana, leading for the investigation
committee minority, which declared
that his election was brought about
by bribery. will begin a series Of
speeches on the subject.
Protection for U. S. Commerce.
The house passed a bill designed to
protect American shipping and COM
merce against alleged monopoly of
the so-called foreign shipping trust"
The committee in charge of the meas
ure reported that 80 per cent of all
shipping entering American ports was
in foreign pools, and that no competi-
ton existed.
Refusal of clearance papers to
trust" ships, refusing entry to Amer
lean ports and the imposition of heavy
fines or the c~onfiscatiOn of such YES
sells are among the penalties provided
for conviction Of violation of the law.
The proposed measure also would
empower the pOstmaster-general to
cancel mail contracts with vessels
that are parties to a pool" or other
wise are committed to restraint of
trade.
With the beginning of the investiga-
ton Of the alleged beef trust by the
house Judiciary committee, it is de-
clared there will begin an inquiry into
big combinations that will make re.
cent congressional efforts along that
line Insignificant by comparison. The
oUJCNl u IAS plOpOSSu AdiIC CSllllS III
v%estigation, according to Representa-
tive Clayton, chairman Of the commit
tee, is the complete reconstruction of
the Sherman antitrust law or the en-
actment of some legislation calculated
to take its place. Insisting that the
Sherman law is "obsolete," Mr.. Clay
ton said that some statute should be
provided that would make monopolies
impossible.
The economy wave in congress
washed away an appropriation of $780,
600, sought for the entertainment or
delegates to the international congress
Of chambers of commerce and indus.
trial associations, to be held in Bos.
ton in September. Representative
Peters of Massachusetts (Democrat),
in despair, gave up his fight for the
appropriation, and agreed to accept a
substitute measure passed by the sen.
ate, which merely authorized the pres
ident to invite the delegates.
The national government will issue
invitations, but there will be nj meal
tickets or hotel reservations enclosed.
Washington, June l.. Senator
Works of California, in congress a
little thar a year, probably is to
enjoy the distinction of having his
name attached to and amendment
which will be proposed to the consti-
tuition extending the term of the pres
ident and providing that no president
may serve a second term. Sentiment
in both houses Of congress seems to
be very strongly in favor of this
change in the organic law and the
Works amendment came along just in
time to express a popular demand
which has existed for many years, but
which has received much impetus dur
ing the past few months.
The decision of the senate commit.
tee on judiciary to report favorably
the Works joint resolution did not
come as a surprise either to congress
or to the country. The committee ap'
pears to be unanimous on the question
Of forbidding a president to serve q
second term, but there are minor diff
ferences of opinion as to whether the
term is to be four, five, six or seven
years. This detail will not defeat tho
proposition in either house. it is be
lieved. Because of the suggestion
made by a good many members Of
both houses that the proposed amend
ment has received it's present impor
lance through the candidacy of Colone
Roosevelt for the presidential nomina
ton this year, a hint has been givel
that the passage of the resolution
through the senate at this time will
be opposed BY some of the prOgress