The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-08-11
Prohibits Alien Ownership Japs
Purchase Large Amount Oi Land
Before Law Becomes Efiec-
tive May Rent Land
OTHER RADICAL LAWS
GO ON STATUTE BOOKS
New Acts Include Compensation for
TOilers, Mothers Pensions, Civil
Service, Minimum Wage,
Full Crew, Etc.
Telegram by unlred Preaa

Telegram by Dnlred Presa
Sacramento, Aug. 1.-THE Birdsall-
Webb anti-alien land bill, which arous-
ed the nation because it threatened to
become a stumbling block to peace be-
tween the United States and Japan,
today became a law. During the time
Of its passage and the affixing Of Gov
Johnson's signature and the date OF its
effectiveness the Japanese Of Califor-
MIA have purchased many hundreds Of
acres Of land BY the law hereafter
no alien who is not eligible to citizen
ship can acquire land within the state
by purchase He may, however. rent
property for not longer than three-year
periods with renewals at the end Of
these periods The bill. which brought
Secretary Of State Bryan here on a
hurry mission TO attempt to prevent its
is aimed directly at the Japan
ese who have acquired vast tracts Of
the most fertile valley lands which
American citizens have been forced to
vaeate because Of the cheapneHs Of
japanese labor.
With the anti-alien law. also went
into effect some Of the most radical
and progressive laws yet to apDeaf on
the statute books OF any state Some
Of the most important and far reach
ing are.
The compulsory compensation law
which affects every toiler in the state
excepting only those employed in agri-
culture, dairying or domestic service.
1t imposes on the employer direct re-
sponsibility for accidents to workmen
during performance Of their duties and
does away with contributory negli-
gence and fellow servant doctrines.
By the mothers pension law the sum
OF $4,000 appropriated by the legis-
lature becomes Immediately available
for aiding dependent mothers. The
sum Of se25 per month is given for
each child, this sum to be supplements
ed by similar amount from the
county
The civil service law, declared TO be
the most comprehensive in the coun-
try estabnehes the merit and competi
tive examination system for practical
lly every employe Of the state. The
law was framed to disvorce completely
the state government from all poll
ties. Only private secretaries, chic
clerks, heads Of departments and con
fidential employees are excepted.
I The blue sky law was aime,
against unprinoipled promoters an,
stock swindlers. BY its provisions il,
governor is to appoint commissions
to inquire into all stock issuing AM
bond selling corporations. TO licens
them and supervise their corporal
conduct
The minimum wage law, also effet
tive today provides for the appoin
ment Of a commission to nvestigat
industrial conditions in California PR
paratory to the establishment OF min
mum wage schedules Tor women an
children. There are 10 be five con
missioners. one from the employer
one from the employees, one a woma
and the other two to be selected
I the discretion OF the governor.
: The discriminatory practices az
aims chiefly at Standard OIL. It pr
j. hibits corporations from making dl
i ference in the price Of goods sold
4 different communities allowing
course for difference in freight rate
i slashing rates to freeze cut a comps
& itor or to prevent a new competit
m from entering the field win be ELI
mated
a. The university extension law is aioi
4. the lines Of the Wisconsin statute Al
y authorizes expenditure of $4,000
II bring the university closer to the p'
pie
"a. The full crew law Is much SINH
IN to that passed in New York state
Re. The blacklisting law provides agaiI
"a, use of water marks or secret signs
discharge or transfer papers by {