The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-11
MAY NOT CONF|NE
THE EXTRA SESSION
TO TARIFF ALONE
Democratic Leaders Urge
Other Reforms Upon
Wilson
MAY TAKE UP
CURRENCY REFORM
Chairman Glass Calls on President in
Interest of the Measure-Little =
Trouble Anticipated in
Tariff Revision

Washington, March 10.--President Will
son may find harder task before him
than democratic leaders expected to carry
out their plan to restrict congress to the
consideration of the tariff alone at the
special session announced for April /.
Although the special session still is three
pleas today in behalf of the subjects
which democrats of influence believe
should be taken up and disposed of as
soon as possible. Representative Glass,
prospective chairman of the House COM
nittee on banking and currency. urged
the necessity for immediate considera-
ton of the currency reform and former
State Chairman Heifner of Washington,
asked the President to consider a rec
ommendation for the immediate enact
ment of legislation looking to the devel-
opment of Alaska. Mr.. Glass left the
White House convinced a currency meas
ure might be partly perfected at the
special session. though hardly likely to be
passed.
Open Alaska Coal Fields
Mr. Heifner was assured of further
hearing at which senators and members
of the House interested in Alska will
have an extended hearing. Their efforts
will be directed toward having the Pres
ident support plan proposed by the
Alskan railways commission for the con-
struction of several railways designed tc
open the coal fields of that territory
Assurance came from Senate leaders
late today. however, that the tariff pro-
gramme could be carried through sue.
cessfully in that branch OF Congress. Any
bitterness which may have developed as
result of the recent Senate caucuses
the President was told will not interfere
with strict adherence to a policy oi
tariff revision and that alone. Progress
sive republicans, not approached as vel
by democratic leaders. are expected tc
fall in line with the dominant party. The
President Will not face the condition
which confronted Mr. Taft when he called
the special Canadian reciprocity session
and saw it grind out bills on all sorts
of subjects which had nothing to de-
with the tariff
Louis D. Brandels of Boston. who
was frequently mentioned for a post
in the Wilson cabinet, had long con-
ference with the President at the
White House tonight 1t was the first
time they had met since the days pre-
ceding the election in November. when
Mr. Wilson was campaigning In Mas
sachusetts.
Mr. Brandeis declined to discuss his
visit. 1t was definitely learned to-
night however, that he win not be as
sociated in any official connection with
the administration but will be fre-
quently consulted when the anti-trusi
reform is undertaken. 1t is knowr
that the President entertains a high
regard for his Views on the question
of strengthening the sherman anti
trust law, the regulation of competi-
tion and the curbing of monopoly prac-
tees.
President Wilson touched buttor
at the White House at 9 o'clock to.
night that opened the Breeders and
Feeders convention and horse show al
Fort Worth. Tex. The only persons
present We're the telegraph operators
and several attaches of the White
House. Later the President, accom-
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