Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29


so much dispute could he passed none
OF the Democratic leaders would pre-
dict.
CONSIDERS RAILROAD BILLS
AFTER INDIAN APPROPRIATIONS
The general understanding is that
the railroad labor bills will be con-
sidered soon AS the Indian appro-
priation bill is out of the way. pro-
ridcd the Interstate Commerce Com
mittee does not ultimately decide to
await action on this matter in the
House. In view OF the fac, that Rep
resentative Adamson is preparing to
rush separate hill on the subject
through the House. tho senate COM
mittee may decide TO wait. In that
case the corrupt-practicc bill or the
mineral land leasing measure may be
given tryout.
Owing TO the unusual opposition
from one source or another to nearly
every pending administration measure,
some of the leaders believe il would he
wise TO caH up the various bills to
see just what progress might he made
on them and 10 determine if threaten
ed opposition is SO unyiclding as 10
make their passage before March
Impossible. Many OF the Democrats
do not see how water power measures
the mineral lands bill or the Webb bill
20 permit maintenance of collective
foreign selling agencies for domestic
corporations can he passed il any at
tcntion at all is TO he given 10 revenue
and appropriation legislation. A few
measures such as tho Porto Eican citi-
2enship bill and railroad measures
;hcy believe can be disposed Of. More
over. there is doubt whether the rail
road bill to he submitted will satisfy
the President. In any event. the word
has been passed around that the presi-
dent does not want An extra session.
aud that he probably would not call
one even should much desired general
leg station fail
PEACE ADDRESS DISCUSSION
MAY OBSTNUCT BUSINESS
Another obstruction to business
which Dem ocratic leaders fear is the
urgent desire OF Republican Senator'S
TO force discussion OF President Will
son peace address, as provided for in
Senator Cummins's resolution for de-
bate and the Borah resolution to re-
affirm the faith OF The Senate in the
Monroe Doctrine and tho principles of
Washington and Jefferson advising
against cntangling foreign alliances
Several Senators are known 10 be pre-
pairing addresses on these subjects.
and they intend to discuss the issues
regardless of whether the Senate votes
TO sc, aside any time for the debate.
In the House this week the revenue
light will begin. The Ways and Means
Committee will pass upon the measure
framed by Chairman Ki,chin and his
Democratic colleagues Mr. Kitchin
said the bill would be reported out Of
the committee ON Monday, taken UP by
inc House on Tuesday. and passed
probably ON Wednesday night or
Thursday.
Preparedness bills arc well under
way. The naval hill totalinS $3.50
100000. with a building program car
ryne out the plan adopted las, veal.
Will bc reported out Of committee this
week with view 10 consideration in
III" ious" immediately fillowing IN.
reNcnuc bill The army appropriatior
oil. carrying between $225 900, 900 and
H"Oo0o0.oco VIII y" taken up in the
House after tho naval bill is out OF the
WAY.
Hepunltcau Representatives, will,
caucus probably on Friday night on
the legislative situation There will
I he general sizing UP Of the political
. hrId and discussing OF House organiza
I ton and legislative policies for the
/ coming Congress
/ PRESIDENT WILL 60
TO CAPITOL. AGAIN rO-DA,
/ President Wilson viii go tho Cant
| 1ol again Tomorrow for conferences
WIN Senate and House leaders in FUR
'ner EFFORTS 10 speed up tho ieEisla-
tive program. He expects TO remain
there most Of the afternoon
The President considers. the railroad
n:llS 10 prevent strikes the most inn
p"rtant part Of his program. and II,
was said to-day he will insist that
legislation along the general line nf
his recommendations on tho raiiroa Il
question he adopted
SuSE' shonS that the Presidents
i''ac" address be debated during tho
special session ~ tho Senate which
Vii hc called soou after March :. 10
pass on nominations Dlcctip~ ,.-ti,