The Holbrook news., 1914-11-07

ton acI, over which there was a long
 wrangle in the senate before 1t passed
 and when 1t came back from confer
 ence. This law is expected to supple
 ment the Sherman act. although many
 differences of opinion have been ex-
 pressed concerning its effect One of
 the most important provisions Is ex-
 pected to exempt labor unions from
 the operations of the antitrust laws.
 The other act provides for a trade commission which is expected to super wise industrial corporations in a man. ner similar to that which the inter state commerce commission exerts over railroads. although the trade com mission does not have as much power. To a great extent it is an Investigating commission. and the president or ei- ther house of congress may direct 1t to investigate any alleged violation of the antitrust laws. It's duties are similar in this respect to the bureau of cor porations in the department of com merce
 European War Legislation.
 Several measures have been passed which were necessary on account of the great war in Europe. One of these provided for the American registry of foreign built ships. Many foreign ships we're rendered useless on account of the war, and it has been expected that they will be transferred to Amer ican registry under the new law and carry American products abroad.
 Another law passed on account of A1, in the treasury department and appro- priated $5.O0O.O0O to pay insurance on American cargoes sent to foreign ports.
 Several other measures of an emer- gency character were proposed, one of which appropriated $30.OOOO0O to buy ships. Another was the proposition to purchase cotton which could not find a market in foreign countries.
 Army and Navy Legislation. On account of the threatened war with Mexico law was passed pro viding for raising volunteer forces of the United States. The law can be invoked only in case of war and threat ened war. and even then congress must authorize the president to act before he can proceed under it
 The war department, however, in case of possible war could put the ma chinery in motion so that when con gress gave permission men could be enlisted, officers selected and prelim- mary work of organization could be under way. The bill Is important from the fact that it affords an opportunity for the United States to secure volun- teers before the militia organizations of the different states are called out.
 Another measure, more effective at the present time. is the law organiz- ing an aviation force in the signal corps. providing more pay for officers and men and authorizing a larger mum Der of officers and men for this dan gerous though important duty
 Two BattIeship Policy.
 The most important legislation re- lating to the navy was the resumption | tleships each year. This was supple | mented by the sale of the Idaho and | to Greece. The proceeds of l the sale were used to construct anoth- | CT battleship of the Dreadnought type. | making three large ships. upon which | work begins this year.
 A law was passed to promote the | of the naval militia. It is | Intended to encourage the Organiza- hon of naval militia in different states md provides ships for training officers and men for sea service.
 For the Benefit of Agriculture.
 One of the important measures pass ed by the present congress provided for cooperative agricultural extension work by the agricultural colleges of the several states and the general gov ernment. Through the department of agriculture the government will ex- pend yearly $4.5SO,O00 in the different ] states The distribution of the money l Is based upon the rural population. The money is to be expended in giving | and practical demonstra lions in agricultural and home econom- les to persons who do not attend agri- cultural colleges. The instruction is to be for those farmers who do not and cannot attend the agricultural colleges.
 Another law in the interest of rural provided a commission to the subject of national aid for vocational education.
 An act in the interest of cotton grow-1 ITS was passed. which places a tax on the sales of cotton for future delivery. It is Intended to prevent speculation md the manipulation of the price of cotton.
 A law was passed extending the pc .iod of payment on reclamation proj- ects in the western states. The exten- sion will enable the locators to get heir irrigated lands under cultivation before the payments fall due. Another aw was passed which allows a sec ,nd homestead entry on desert lands.
 Alaska Legislation.
 Alaska occupied a great deal of time turing the last session of congress, md ono of fhQ hills DaSSed may be 1