Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-10
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By the Ex-Committeeman

The agreement which seems to be
in sight for the Legislature to ad-
journ on Flag Day." June IA, has
caused considerable speculation
about the State on whether it is the
beginning of a period of calm for
the duration of the war within the
republican party or whether II is
lull before new storm. There have
been so many rumors and reports
of harmony, to be generally followed
by worse outbreaks than ever. that a
good many people are skeptical.
State senator's are said to have
outlined plan which will probably
be approved when they have their
weekend conference in Philadelphia
and they will adhere to it, giving the
administration no embarrassment
and awaiting Developments.
Rural members would like to quit
earlier than the fourteenth but the
city members, who may form lea
que of their own to measure swords
with the rural alliance, say that it
is not possible.
The general impression is that If
the Legislature adopts the adjourn
ment resolution on Monday night,
which will be one month ahead of
the time fixed to quit, that the ap-
preparations committee will start out
bills pretty promptly.
Auditor General Snyder's ten
dency to conservatism in handling
affairs of his office and in making
changes is being much commented
upon. The quickness with which
the new Auditor General assumed
office has been much contrasted
with the manner in which the pre-
decessor went to the bat" as some
one phrased it last night. Mr.. Sny-
der was expected by some to tear
things wide open. Instead he has
named men of ability to important
changes gradually, improving the
efficiency of his department wher-
ever possible and carefully studying
every detail of the present organiza-
tion, the reasons for it and what it
did in the last two years.
Treasurer kephart seems to be
about as conservative as his col
league in the fiscal branch of the
government.
One of the interesting guessing
games at the Capitol is how soon
will Robert X. Young, who retired
Monday as State Treasurer and left
this morning for his home in Wells
boro, be back on Capitol Hill. Mr..
Young has been frequently mention
ed as possible public service COM
missioner.
The alliance formed last night
between Representatives Isadore
Stern, of Philadelphia, and j. G..
Dell, chairman of the Rural League
attracted much attention to-day. The
chief point of cohesion is the Walter
bill to give the State right of emil
nent domain in waxing road ma
terial.
Ralph Volpe, VINO was yesterday
promoted to be superintendent of
state roads in Huntingdon county,
started in as a rodman on the state
highways. The appointment was in
line with the departments policy of
promotions.
Appointment of a clerk and
stenographer are expected to be |
made shortly in the State Banking |
Members of the House are look
ing forward to some interesting |
times on the floor of the House next |
week when the bills to create addi- |
tional judgeships in Montgomery and |
Lehigh counties will come along |
Opposition to both bills has been |
Rural members of the Legisla- |
ture are lining up against salary |
raising bills except such as may be |
carried in the general bill. They |
have started to study that PROPOSE |
ton.
The inquiry into the operations |
of the Department of Labor and In
dustry will be completed by the Joint !
appropriations committee next week. |
Paul n. Furman is to appear next !
Tuesday.