The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-11-12

pressed in the senate. The most i'm
pOrtant Of the measures was the Clay
ton act, over which there was a long
wrangle in the senate before it passed
md 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 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 great extent it is an investigating
commission, and the president or ell
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 were rendered useless on account
of the war, and it has been expected
that they will be transferred to Amer
lean registry under the new law and
carry American products abroad.
Another law passed on account of
the war established war risk bureau
in the treasury department and appro-
priated $5,OOO,O00 to pay insurance on
American cargoes sent to foreign ports.
Several other measures Of an emer-
gency character were proposed, one OF
which appropriated S30000.o00 to buy
ships. Another was the proposition to
purchase cotton which could not find
market in foreign countries.
Army and Navy Legislation.
On account Of the threatened war
with Mexico q law was passed pro,
yiding 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 larger num-
Der Of officers and men for this dan
gerous though important duty.
Two Battleship Policy.
The most important legislation re-
lating to the navy was the resumption
of the policy of constructing two bat
tleships each year. This was supple
mented by the sale Of the Idaho and
Mississippi to Greece. The proceeds OF
the sale were used to construct anoth-
er battleship OF the Dreadnought type,
making three large ships, upon which
work begins this year.
A law was passed to promote the
efficiency Of the naval militia. 1t Is
intended to encourage the organfza-
ton of naval militia in different states
and provides ships for training officers
and men for sea service.
For tho 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
Iu6 SGNSIdl oldlC6 oAO lhC SChCAo SS'
ernment. Through the department OF
agriculture the government will ex-
pend yearly $4,5s0,OO0 in the different
states. The distribution Of the money
is based upon the rural population.
The money is to be expended in giving
instruction and practical demonstra
tions IN Agricultural and homo econoSn-
ics to persons who do not attend asri-
cultural colleges. The instruction ts to
be for those farmers who do. not and
cannot attend the agricultural colleges.
Another law in the interest Of rural
communities provided a commission to
consider the subject Of national aid
for vocational education.
An act in the interest Of cotton grow
ers was passed, which places q tax on
the sales Of cotton for future delivery.
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