Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-23
w. ]. BRYAN ON SENATOR NEWLANDS

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The following signed article is from the September number Of
Bryans Commoner:
In the candidacy of Senator Newlands for reelection the people of
Nevada have a rare opportunity to demonstrate their desire to support
the administration, their loyalty to Democratic principles, often tried and
never found wanting, and their disposition to recognize long ahe
service.
The public work of Mr.. Newands forms a record OF which tie
He "a a leader in the campaign for the national control of irrga-
ton development in the vest and author OF the law bearing his name
He has always been a earnest and consistent friend OF ne settlers
under the reclamation projects.
Senator Newlands has recently added to his record a signal achies-
ment in carrying put a part OF the administrators program for the
theuah, On this snbiec, mo- the soundest lines. The federal trade
commission act recently passed by Congress contains every essential
feature of a bill introduced by him more than three years ago. 1t Is
. sinpulanv happv circumstanc that the chairman of the senate COM
mntee entrusted with this important legislation should be the Ia who
had been the pioneer in that field of thought. In conducting this legis-
ladon Mr.. New1ands showed ability OF the very highest order. HIS
committee brought out a bill which was a model Of wel-considered, care
fully drawn legislation; and he ploted it safely through much opposi-
ton in the senate, and secured its passage in a form not weakened, but
strengthened and improved. The passage of this act is ne of the most
important achievements OF President Wilson's administration, and the
work OF the commission is expected to mark a new epoch IN tn effec-
tive regulation Of trusts.
Mr. Newlands vas a pioneer in advocating the formation OF a re-
serve board system for the reform ofo ur banking laws. In this he annci-
pated the national monetary commission. He va the hrst Democrat
in congress to bring out a definite proposal for a Democratic program
framing this important legislation fell 20 other hands, but this does not
alter the fact that he anticipated, in the main, the most important fea~
lures of the legislation which as finally passed.
Senator Newlands is a consistent friend of the working man, and
has an unbroken record Of having supported all the reasonable demands
OF organized labor lie IA acuNe ana ie'uV III Tie os's'auo" 20 ~
the eight hour law for the benefit o. railroad telegraphers, for automatic
coupers and other safety appliances IN railroads, for the employers
liability bill, and other similar legislation.
His most valuable contribution to the cause of industrial peace va
last car, Which, DIS ShdIiidH VI tC SShaS No'ifAt>S oH HNNA'"N >'
merce, he introduced and expedited the passage of a bill in time to pre-
vent a most disastrous railroad strike o the lines east of the Mississ-
ippi river. This legislation, generally known as the Newlands' Arbrra-
ton Act is the most important step which has been taken in this coun-
try for the peaceful adjustment of labor disputes. 1t has already pre-
vented many railroad strikes, the most recent instance OF which is the
arbitration of the threatened strike of Southern Pacific employees
matter in which the people of Nevada are deeply and directly interested
Senator Newlands is entitled to be considered a benefactor of the whole
country for his efficient services in this matter
The most recent service to the cause of free labor performed by
Senator New1ands a the favorable reporting by his committee OF a
bill to limit the interstate character of goods made by convict labor.
The effect of this legislation, when passed, will be to reduce the COM
petition of such goods with the products of free labor.
MI. Newlands belongs to that class of men who, having Imagination
and the constructive faculty largely developed, are often in advance of
their times; but he has had the good fortune to see many of his ideas
enacted into law and Others o n the hghroad to enactment, thus proving
his claim to practical constructive craftsmanship He has beer an ear
nest advocate of a legislative program, to be formulated at the begin
ming Of each session, to put the work of congress upon a more orderly
footing, and thus reduce the length of its sessions. He is a leader in
regulation and flood reduction, by putting the work upon a national
instead of a local footing. His efforts along this line, long continued
under the mos discouragng circumstances, have recently received the
approval Of the secretaries of "a interior, agriculture, and commerce,
and have been adopted by the administration as part Of its program for
the nea future. He is a believer in the upbulding OF a we1lpropo-
toned navy by the construction of auxiliary ships in proportion to the
batheshp fleet SO that in case OF war we will not be dependent upon
the buying of boats for scouting and other similar duty. This plan has
the approval of the present secretary of the navy.
Senator Newlands has long been a national figure, but it is oly
the ideas for which he has SO long conended carried into effect He
popular in Washington, and occupies a position of power and n
fuence there. The fact that he had o opposition at the Democratic pr-
maries for the nomination for senator is a aus for congratulation.
That Nevada should send anyone else to the senate now, after the
services which Mr.. Newlands has rendered to the state, the party, and
the country, is unthnkabh. The Commoner earnestly recommends
Newlands, not only to the Democrats of Nevada, but to the
members of all parties. The nation cannot afford to lose the services
of such a public servant.
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