The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-01-25

A1oNllNutu FROM i'Al1 -
favor on the enactment of any eff
fective compensation law. tt is
claimed here that Senator Robert II.
Stevenson OF Occur dAlene, is
closely in touch with these interests
In fact, some say that he is the per-
sonal representative of the Day inter
-ssts- Senator Stevenson, is is point
ont. very cleverly manipulated the
election of the speaker of the House
and the President pro tenn of the SEN
ate. 10 the satisfaction of those in
Nerests. This is used as a basis for
the prediction that any compensation
act which is not acceptable to the
Days, will have strong opposition in
Democratic ranks in both the House
and the Senate.
On the other hand, Senator Steven
son declares that he is in the legis-
1anre as representative of his coun-
ay, and not of any interests; that he
As in favor of a sensible compensa-
dion act and that such measure will
have his support. Whether the bill
introduced by Bates is favored by
Stevenson has not as yet become
known.
Governor Wants Act.
in his message to the legislature,
Governor Alexander said:
Il also recommend the enactment
Df workmen's compensation law,
drafted in accordance with the high
est ideals of giving adequate COM
pensation to the injured, and with
such reasonable appropriation to car
ny it into force and effect as is deem
ed wise. In a wOrkmens cOmpensa-
rion act there should not be taken in
10 consideration the number of posi-
1iOns to be furnished but the essen
tial point of an act of this kind is
now much protection will he fur
nished the injured wOrkmen.'
The Idaho Federation of labor is
said TO be favorable to the Bates bill.
This organization insists that indus
Try bear the burden of the cost of its
accidents, assessing such industries
"A certain per cent of the annual pay
roll. The organization wants nom
partisan board to administer the act
and asks that the bill provide for
review by the courts only in specific
instances.
Administration Measures Come Up.
In addition to the worlmen's COM
pensation measure several other bills
have been introduced which are re
garded as administration bills; name
iy: a corrupt practice act, which
seeks to regulate the amount and
manner Of campaign expenditures
and to restrict the improper activity
of newspapers; an act strengthening
The Public Utilities Commission by
swing it supervision over the secur-
ties of these companies: an act to
Il.
by making the ballot clear and doing
away with the straight ballot Under
This latter act, it is impossible for
a voter to put a cross under the party
name and vote a straight ticket: the
only way a straight ticket may be
voted is by putting a cross in the
circle before each and every name
on the list Those supporting this
measure claim it will go a long ways
toward securing the election of bette
officials, both county and state, as it
places upon the shoulders of every
voter, the responsibility of selecting
he individual candidates for whom he
wishes to vote instead of simply vot-
ing a straight ticket not knowing of
Its personnel. other administration
measures introduced during the week
would give the governor power to
ill any vacancies that may exist in
rhe Idaho delegation in the IT, S.
Senate by appointment: and another
law would give the governor author
ity to remove sheriffs and prosecut-
ing attorneys for failure to enforce
1he prohibition law.
Republicans Oppose Increase of
Governors Authority.
The judiciary committee which has
had under consideration the measure
which seeks to give the governor au-
thority to remove negligent county
officers, VIII return both majority
and minority reports to the House
Monday, the committee dividing on
strict party lines. 1t is understood
that the Republicans will oppose the
bin almost to a man, but unless q
part of the Democratic majority drops
out before Monday, the bill will b.
moved along on its way A Demo.
cratic House caucus Saturday even.
ing decided to stand pat on the bill
and this means that if party line.