New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-02

Sacramento. CAL May Am indica-
ton Of the form the Democratic opposi-
ton will take 10 the passage of the
Webb redraft of the anti-alien land
bill was given in the Senate to-day
when the measure came up for final ac-
ton.
II was the original plan of the Pro-
gTessive Republican majority in It's as
surarce of a successful issue to force
the bin to a vote at once, but at the
request OF he Democrats postpone
ment Of one I'd. was granted at the
last minute The matter was set as
special order for II o'clock tomorrow
morning.
IN return for the delay the admins
tration leaders received pledge from
the minority that ii would abide by the
results as shown in the final roilcall
! tomorrow, and not demand a recon-
sideration. Thus the Progressives feel
that although apparently they lost
day in reality they saved several by
checking further efforts TO impede
! their plans.
The brief debate to-day on the motion
TO postpone disclosed the fact that the
Democrats have. hearkened TO the ad-
vice from Washington. as delivered oy
Secretary Bryan, and will make for
nal stand in support Of the national
administration. In order TO meet the
issue sauarely, Senator Curtin, Demo
| Graf introduced resolution setting
forth the fact that President Wilson Is
( opposed to the alien land bill and in
! Guiding the following declaration.
BE il resolved, That the people 81
the state of California do hereby deter
/ to the wishes Of the President of the
United States. and this Legislature viii
not at this session pass the bills herein
mentioned
Democrats to Support Webb Bill.
/ n is believed generally that 10 the
extent of supporting Curtin's resolution
the Democrats will defer TO Secretary
BRYAN. Beyond that. however their
marty platforms in California call on
them to aid in the enactment Of an
anti-alien land law. and most of them
are expected to cast their votes for the
Webb bill in its present form. if it su p
ceeds in escaping amendment
Senator Caminetti. Democrat work
/ ing independently Of his colleagues, IS
rreDaring several amendments 10 the
Webb bill to be offered tomorrow
The drafts we're not completed tonight.
no said. and he declined TO discuss the
changes he expects TO propose.
No apprehension was aroused by the
warning against the Webb bill tele-
grabbed 10 Governor Johnson by Pres
ident Wilson. 1t is the beiief both oi
Governor Johnson and Attorney Cen
ersl Webb that regardless of how the
act was worded it probably would III
volve an appeal 10 the courts as sug-
gested by President Wilson.
Attorney General Webb in state
ment tonight said
81 have been shown the President
telegram TO the Governor 10 the enec'
that the proposed land bill might IN
volve an appeal 10 the courts, and II
has been i'm the minds Of every one
having to do with this subject of lesis-
lIation. since the beginning of the ses-
sion. that any character Of bill must
necessarily involve the same thing.
Hopes Nothing Is Held Back.
no method Of avoiding an appeal
10 the courts by the parties inter-
ested has occurred TO us. and if the
federal government is advised of the
existence Of way to avoid this ques-
ton without a complete and un"ar-
ranted surrender OF the rights OF the
state. it is TO be regretted that such
method is not pointed out by the teie-
gram
| Secretary Bryan, who was in his