Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-03-27
sons- are migratory and hereafter viii
be protected by Uncle Sam.
Scope Of the Measure.

Here is a section OF the bill which
shows definitely what 1t is intended
to do
"All wild geese. wild swans. brant.
wild ducks, snipe. plover. woodcock.
rail, wild pigeons. and all other migra-
tory game and insectivorous birds
which in their northern and southern
migrations pass through or do not re-
main permanently the entire year
within the borders OF any state or
territory. shall hereafter be deemed
to be within the custody and protec-
ton OF the government OF the United
States. and shall not be destroyed or
| taken contrary to regulations here
| inbefore provided therefor"
AS things are to be in the future. |
the department of agriculture Will
adopt regulations prescribing and Tx |
ing closed seasons, having due regard
TO the zones of temperature. breeding
habits and times and lines OF migra-
tory flight. thereby enabling the de-
partment to select and designate suit
able districts for different birds of the
country. and 1t shall be unlawful TO
shoot or by any device kill or seize
and capture migratory birds within the
protection Of this law during said
closed season, and any person who
shall violate any OF the provisions or
regulations OF this law for the pro-
lection of migratory birds shall be
guilty OF a misdemeanor and shall be
fined not more than 500 or impris-
oned not more than ninety days. or
both. in the discretion of the court"
Support Almost Unanimous.
The influences for this federal legis-
lation for the protection of birds
which it was feared rapidly were be-
coming extinct. were exerted from
every state in the Union. There was
no sectionalsm in IT, and few persons
raised the plea OF states rights in or
der to defeat the measure. 1t is said
that public opinion all over the United
States had become SO aroused because
OF the diminishing game birds and
song birds that all bubbles were put
aside and virtually a unanimous senti-
ment exerted itself for the measure
There were only fifteen votes against
1t in the house of representatives.
National and state oranges. state
: and local game protective associa-
n tions. bird societies of all kinds. and
other organizations worked for this
l. measure. 1t is declared TO be the
VI most important event in the history
l. OF bird life conservation in the United
l. States
y Wilson Likes Taft's Idea.
q There is a belief among Demo
v cratic members OF congress tina
n President Wilson may take VI
the suggestion made by ex-Presi
e dent Taft and urge legislation which
will enable his cabinet officers to ap
n pear on the floor of the two houses o
= congress when matters pertaining 4
q their departments are under consid
n GRAFTON. TO answer questions and 4
10 give information which may enlightel
a on the points at issue.
n Such a course would be in entir
n keeping with Mr. Wilson's intimatio
n. that he may go to the capitol on oc
,r casion to be within easy reach OF reI
Of resentatives and senators who care I
lie consult him. II is all a part of pla
r. to bring the administration and cor
re gress closely together in conferenc
n. on matters OF legislation.
s. Mr.. Taft's idea was that II the men
bers OF his cabinet could go to tn
house and the senate. especially q
is times when appropriation bills wer
3. under consideration. the actual nee
n for money in this case or that cas-
DIT would be more clearly presented. an
Or the doubts OF members who did nc
- know how to vote could be cleared u
n and more intelligent considerable
n could be given to each item in ever
Appropriation bill
The former president did not Il
90 tend. however. to limit the appea
n. ance of members OF the cabinet to a
&C preparation occasions He wanted co
ed gress TO provide that whenever ca
20 met officers presence seemed advis
ag BILE he might be summoned. given
n. seat on the floor and allowed to a
as swer all questions and to vouchsa
or such opinions as suggested ther
of selves to him as being pertinent
all the subject matter in hand
er Influence" is Feared.
nd II is the fear of some congressme
er that the admission of cabinet mel
in bers to the floor would bring about
condition of administration influenc,
al with the legislative branch and tn
nj this ought to be avoided. especial
ne in Democracy. II was the fear
he this same influence which has ma,
er. many members of congress oppose Il
re- suggestion of Mr.. Wilson that
ne might come to the capitol himself
OF occasion. n suggestion which has be,
ay treated OF in another dispatch.
CHI There is any amount of personal !
or fuence used to sway legislation
,f md nf fhiS
on influence has been condemned by q
es public and the press ever since 4
&c first congress convened. This inf
in ence Is that of the lobby (which
I'd, times past and even today has
de- strong representation in Washingto
ri The lobbyists are nothing like as 1