The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-01-29

fact, that the Progressives were not
united Senator Husting, it is set
forth, led the way in an attempt to
bring about an alliance to defeat the
conservatives. The bitterness that
prevails over the caucus promises to
lead to many incidents of political
significance as the session grows elder.
Fer Development of Common Schools.
Assemblyinan AXel Johnson enter
tains interesting views on what t.e
legislature of the attitude is likely TO
be toward the state university
"The university" he said, SIS not an
issue. It's benefits to the people of
Wisconsin are too keenly appreciated
by the rank and file of citizens to per-
nit it to become an issue in the leg
islature. | believe the attitude of the
legislature on matters pertaining to
university appropriations will be fair.
] think, however, that a conservative
policy will prevail if any attempt is
made to obtain appropriations for fads
and fancies. There is a feeling that
the state has been too liberal with the
university and that as a result of that
liherality the rural schools of WiscOn-
sin have been neglected. | think it
will be the aim and purpose Of the
legislature to maintain the present
high standards that prevail at the uni
versity, and to be more liberal in vot-
ing money for the development Of the
common schools"
The suggestion made by Governor
Philip that one central board of ed
ucation should be placed in charge Of
the entire educational system of the
state is destined to arouse a furry in
the legislature Such a bill will de-
velop vigorous opposition from the
university.
Amendment to Baker Law.
The fight is on to amend the much
discussed Baker law in Wisconsin.
Milwaukee proposes that this law
should be amended in such a manner
that about 200 saloons in that city
which were declared illegal under the
law shall be permitted to continue in
business. Milwaukees common cOun-
Gil for many months delayed final ac-
tion on saloon license with view Of
saving many places of business which
came under the ban of the Baker pro-
vision. This program was defeated,
and now Milwaukee appeals to the
legislature. Assemblyman A. z. Fred
erick, Kendall is one of the 'Nerbers
who will lead the fight as INST this
amendment
A very interesting contest will be
made for and against the law legaliz-
ing boxing in Wisconsin, Several bills
viii come in to abolish the present
commission regulating the boxing
game and some members will suggest
the abolition of the law permitting
boxing contests.
Senator Monk believes in daily SEES
sions of the legislature except on hol-
idays and the Sabbath. He has intro
duced joint resolution providing for
daily sessions beginning Monday after
ILCOu dIlu OulludJ uOOl
members appear willing to work hard
to make this a short session, but few
are inclined to favor the brisk pace
suggested by Senator Monk There
has been some speculation as to the
probable length of the session, many
members believing that all work will
be cleared up within five months
Two years ago the session continued
for more than seven months, the Nc
Govern Ekern fight causing consider
able confusion and delay early in the
session.
Committee appointments by Speaker
Lawrence Whittet of the assembly has
carsed comment, particularly the fact
that no Milwaukee member was placed
on the committee on excise and fees.
Milwaukee takes very active inter
est in measures that touch upon the
liquor traffic, and any member from
Milwaukee who serves on the commit
tee on excise and fees has much of
his time taken up replying to Milwau-
kec letters and receiving residents of
that city
New Schedule For Closing of Saloons
The "dry" forces in the legislature
will have the usual number of bills to
introduce Assemblyman Frederick
has introduced measure establishing
a new schedule for the closing of sa-
looms.
He proposes a schedule in which,
cities of the first class shall close
their saloons from l a. m. to $50 a.
M; in cities of second and third class
from midnight to $50 a. M; cities of
the fourth class from II o. m. to
$50 a. m, and towns and villages
from 10 p. m. to $50 a. m. A fine of
not less than S25 nor more than S1OO
or from fifteen days to six months in
jail is the penalties provided.
The final draft of Assemblyman
III on Jho uofino Of