Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27
sx GEORGE CLINTON.


BY GEORGE CLINTON.
shington.-Congress is quickstep-
ping along on the first lap of the track
which by times measure runs three
months. The representatives Of the
people show 70 particular concern be-
cause they face appropriation esti-
mates that reach the ought-to-be stag
gering total OF one and three-Quarter
billions.
THE country's necessity" Is the
salve which keeps down the fever Of
resentment and protest. AS a matter
of fact the congressman seem to be-
Iieve sincerely that the huge amounts
TO be expended are. under existing CON
aitions. rather modest in their proper
lions. Preparedness costs much, but
Tiley look upon preparedness as insur-
ance. The country. il Is known. TO a
considerable extent is divided on this
issue. but 1t Is held that the election
returns show that sanction has been
given to the appropriations program
presented to congress last year ana
continuing this year, and so signs Of
worry are conspicuous by their absence
at the capitol.
Just now the legislation which in
sense is an Offset TO the sO-called eight
hour legislation is engaging the atten-
ton of the members Of both houses
and moreover is somewhat troubling
the men who must frame the acts
which are to become law. The presi-
dent has urged that this legislation
take specific fern, and as the admins
tration's party holds control Of both
houses at present by a big majority,
the presidents will in the matter prob
ably will be done.
Labor Law Troubles.
The eight-h0ur law. as It has come
TO be called. and which was read into
the statute books within the span of
A. hours near the close of the last
session. IS variously spoken Of here
as an act of Justice. IN act Of injustice,
an act brthght into being by coercion
and an act which went through be-
cause Of It's manifest righteousness.
However II is viewed. 10 member of
congress denies that labor scored vic
tory. Now there seems to be a desire
70 do something in behalf Of capital II
one may speak Of the employers as
capital. The legislation which Is caus-
ing most trouble for the lawmakers is
that which proposes an amendment to
the existing statute which provides for
arbitration, so that full public In
vesfigatiOn af the merits of any dis
pute shall be instituted before a strike
OF lockout lawfully may be al
tempted.
This proposed amendment Is similar
70 n INV which they have in Canada.
1t Is objected to by many representa-
tiyes of labor and it seems likely that
there win be hard fight on it before
II finally is passed, although the out
look apparently IS that passed Il will
be.
Although the next spenkership is NJ
stnke, the two most uncoucerned men
in the house of representatives today
seemingly are Champ Clark, the Deino-
cratic speaker. and Representative
james Il. Mann. the Republican floor
BENDER No one knows definitely set
how the next house is to stand. II
may be a tie between the Democrats
ind the Republicans with half dozen
men of other parties or no parties hold
ing the balance of power. Mr. Clark
naturally wants to succeed himself
as speaker. Mr. Mann unquastionably
would hail the opportunity to be speak
er in his own behalf Any day may
bring a change in the membership Of
the next house Of representatives for
several seats are in dispute. II the
Democrats secure a majority. OF course
Clark will be reelected speaker Mann
perhaps gets tire Job If the balance goes
the other way.
These two party leaders, rivals for
the highest office in the gift Of the
honse, and in power the second highest
Office in the government, are exceeding
ly friendly. even though they ROW IL"
a good deal on the floor The friends
of both seemingly are much more con
cerned over the future than n either
one Of the men who have most AZ stake.
Wilson Faces Another Ordeal.
President Wilson is facing the Orea.
of another inauguration. Why ordeal ?
Because, despite the p0mp and glory
Of the thing. presidents time out of
mind have imported TO their personal
friends in advance Of the sweat 'ug-ln
process that they rather dreaded the
turmoil and the toll Of il all.
Every four years the good people Of
this city are torn up. while the city
itself also Is more or less torn up. In
the apt-to-be stormy month of Febru-
airy. There are signs OF the tearing up
of the residents of this town already.
for they are bent on having an iu-
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Breaking II Gently.
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