The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-06

Notice served on the world by the
senate that the United States will
not permit foreign nations to secure
military or naval footholds where
they might threaten safety Of this
country.
Children's bureau created in depart
ment Of commerce and labor.
Panama canal law passed, estab-
fishing free passage for American
costwise ships, and barring railroad
owned vessels from the canal.
Campaign publicity laws passed.
requiring a complete public account
ing of all campaign funds.
William Lorimer declared not en-.
titled to seat as senator from Illinois
Judge Archibald impeaened
Judge Robert w, Archibald OF
commerce court impeached and con-
victed on charges of judicial miscon-
duct.
Money trust investigation conduct
ed, disclosing detailed methods of
present day financial operation.
Campaign expenditures investigat-
ed covering campaign funds Of 1904,
1908 and 1912; and disclosing cores
pondence between John ID. Archibald
of the Standard Oil company and
members of congress.
Investigation made of formation
and operation of the United States
Steel corporation.
These comprise but a few of the
laws passed, investigations conduct
ed, treaties passed on, and legisla-
tive subjects considered during the
two years of the Sixty-second con-
gress. The two great personal strug.
giles, involving William Lorimer and
Judge Archibald, ran throughout the
congress-; and with their interesting
personal phases helped to draw at
tention from the actual legislative
work of the two years.
No Action on Three Subjects
While congress passed an eight
hour law covering all government
contracts except on the Panama can
al, 1t took no action on three impor-
tant subjects; anti-injunction. work
mems compensation and antitrust
legislation. Recommendation were
made by senate committee within
the last week for radical changes in
the antitrust law to restore compe-
titive conditions and prevent mono
poly; and they may bear fruit in leg
islation under the new administra-
ton.
Struggle In Senate
The final session, now ending, has
witnessed struggle in the senate
between Republicans and Democrats,
that prevented the confirmation OF
the greater part of President Taft's
appointments. With more than 1000
appointments before the senate, Dem
ocrats declined to permit action on
the great majority. and the result
will be that President Wilson will
fill the places after he comes into Of
fee.
This factional struggle, coupled
with the internal Democratic contest
for the organization and control or
senate and house under the new ad.
ministration. injected the political
equation into the last sessions work
TO- an unusual degree. Several bills
that might have become law In the
closing days of this session have
been held back because Democratic
leaders preferred to have the sub
jects carried over until a Dmocratic
president, senate and house can have
an opportunity to carry out definite
legislative programs.
Snort Session Acts
Important actions in the short ses.
sion just closing include:
"Literacy test immigration bill
passed, but vetoed by President Taft.
Single six-year term presidential
term amendment passed by senate.
Life prisoners in federal prisons
made eligible to parole.
Five year closed season for fur
seals incorporated in the information
al seal treaty.
Federal control of water powers
defeated in the senate.
Manufacturers of foods required to
state the net weight and contents on
outside of food package.
Government authorized by law tc
seize trust controlled goods as soor
| as imported into the United States
Lincoln memorial authorized t.
cost 100000.
Democratic Majority
The Democratic majority that tool
control OF the house when the con
gress organized insisted on goin,