Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-17
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS MEET
WITH NO CRITICISM FROM
WEINBERG.
HARDING FALLS IN
LINE WITH GOVERNOR
Recess Of Four Days to Give Lseis.
iators Opportunity to Find Their
Bearings in the Game Of Law Making
New Governor Given An Ovation
At His Inaugural.
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Special to Republican.
Des Moines, Jan. lin the four day
recess the Thirty-f fifth general assem-
bly, is now taking members will have
opportunity to get their bills prepared
to consult with constituents, to set
acquainted with each other and to find
their bearings in the game Of law MAX
ing for big state. When the sessions
open on Tuesday business will begin in
earnest.
Committee assignments by President
Harding caused no surprise in any
quarter. There was the recognition Of
those who have shown themselves to be
safe leaders. 1t was clearly seen
month ago that sturdy Joe Allen would
take the first committee chairman
ship and about this there has at no
time been any question. Equally it was
evident that Francis and Mates would
also be at the head of the big commit
tees. These men have forged to the
front in legislative matters. The recog-
milton of Larrabee, McColl, Savage,
Ames, Balkema, Chase, Spaulding OAR
ran Arney and others caused no sur
prise. Everyone agrees that the SEN
ate committee assignments are good
ones.
Ovation For New Governor.
There was no doubt whatever of the
sincerity of the applause for the new
governor as he delivered his mastery
address at the inaugural. He was CIV
en- a fine ovation. 1t was a proper COM
plimen. to him that his neighbors OF
Dallas county came in large numbers
to attend the ceremonies. 1t showed
finely how well he is appreciated at
home The inauguration ceremonies
We're simple and appropriate and very
pleasing.
Speaker Cunningham will keep his
committee assignments in the incubator
until next Tuesday. 1t is a big task to
make up committees and he will take
his time.
Rush Benedict Remembered.
Old house members paid deserving
tribute to Rush Benedict yesterday by
presenting him with beautiful gold
watch. Mr.. Benedict was clerk several
sessions. He voluntarily retired and
intends to go to California to spend
the rest of the winter. He has been
here as volunteer helping in the or
ganization and getting things started
and he ought to have had created for
him the jub of. general manager and
floor leader" for that is what he is
when in action. He is of infinite help
to both old and new members one OF
those willing persons ready to do
good turn to everyone. Because of his
goodness to members he was given the
watch.
Senate members had their mileage
passed on yesterday. The one who gets
most is Senator Fellows who gets $3.50
on a mileage of 706 miles.
Harding Promises Harmony.
I'VE have just listened to the very elo-
auent address of the governor and he
has pointed out to you some of the
things that ought to be done here said
President Harding as he took the gavel
in the senate. Il want to say that l
heartily agree with him in what he has
said 1t is with feeling Of my own
weakness that l come before you and
assume this task ! ask your indul-
gence The man who has just filled this
place had long training for the task
and he is endowed naturally with a
mind that is fair and impartial, and l
know that he gave to Iowa one Of the
best administrations possible in this
important place. I want the senate to
bear with me because I know I have
not the ability nor the experience OF
the gentleman who preceded me. But
7 am here to do the best I can in aid
of the passage Of such laws as believe
the people OF Iowa demand at our
hands"
May Withdraw Contest.
It was rumored yesterday that the
Hunter Farr contest for the senate seat
had been withdrawn, but neither the
chairman of the committee nor the pre-
siding officer of the senate had any
word to that effect. The letter which
was made public few days ago in
regard to the matter would indicate the
contest may not be hard pressed, but
MANY of the senators are hoping that
the matter will be sifted to the bottom.
Bills Before the Senate.
The workmen's compensation act OF
the commission appointed by the gov
arnor was really first bill in the senate
tho the "blue sky bill" which some
DAYS ago was presented in the house
! went on the calendar as No \. Senator
! Clarkson introduced the workmen's
| compensation act. OtHef pAiis oeAoA
| the senate are:
Thomas, bill to forbid sale of fraudu-
lent stock, the "blue sky" bill.
Francis, Oregon plan Of electing SEN
ators. also similar one.
Doran, by Garrison, to begin the war
| on hog cholera by providing more vac
cine.
Thomas, bill to appropriate $4,000
to have Iowa represented at the San
Francisco exposition.
Head, to effect reforms in the mat
ter of boarding prisoners.
Ream, to amend the United States
constitution in regard to the manner OF
| electing senator's
BL. ElkER's TIME OUT SOON.