Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-19

senate's new anu-filibuster rules.
In an effort to allay senate oppo-
sition 1t was arranged today to have
an informal conference tomorrow be-
tween senators and Hilbert C. Hoover.
Demand Radical Steps
In the initial discussion of the bill
administration spokesman urged that
mobilization of Americas food power
in the war demanded radical steps and
vestlns of new and wide powers in the
President. The opposition protested
that dictatorship and interference
with business and individual rights
were proposed and questioned the
constitutionality of the legislation.
Both houses made the measure their
pending business with the purpose of
keeping the legislation continuously
under discussion until disposed Of. ex-
Guiding virtually all other business
The house held the first Of a series Of
night sessions to expedite the debate
to later in the senate
Small Number Present
There was but scant attendance of
members in either branch. about rs to
100 staying on the floor. in the house.
and an average of less than 30 in the
senate.
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, chosen
to have charge of the bill in the Senate
urged II as a war necessity, declaring
governmental control Of food as essential
as men and munitions Senator Sheppard
of Texas, Democrat. and Senator Kenyon
of Iowa. Republican. also spoke in behalf
Of the bill
In the House Chairman Lever OF the
House agriculture committee also empha-
sized the necessity of the legislation Ho
said the President could be trusted with
the powers proposed and that they would
be invoked against Crooks and not
against legitimate business interests.
Opposition in Senate
Opposition in the Senate was voiced by
Senator Gore. chairman Of the agriculture
committee; Reed and Vardaman, Demo
Gratis, and Gallinger, Republican.
In the House opposition was led by
Representatives Haughf or Iowa. Repub-
lican. and Young of Texas Democrat
Both declared the legislation Is unneces-
sary and unwise and aimed almost wholly
at the rural producers.
Opposition senators complained over al
legged delay OF the House in passing the
first administration food bill. designed TO
stimulate production and also prevent
boarding and speculation. They said the
production bill and the Sherman anti
trust laws would be ample to cope with
speculat ors.
Organizing Housewives
Preliminary work Of organizing the
country's housewives into a great food
conservation army was started today by
Mr.. Hoover. The task Of enrolling them
as actual members Of the food admins
tration is undertaken. at the direction OF
President Wilson. without awaiting the
action Of the Congress on the administra-
ton food bills. Actual registration OF the
women will not begin until July !. but Mr.
Hoover is now organizing his stan to
carry out the work. Operation Of the plan
will be in the hands of four main d.
wisconsin advisory council of 80 women.
an advisory council of household econo-
my experts, committee on voluntary
service and the women's section of the
Council of National Defense and State
Defense Councils.
Actual administration will be along Ave
1ines-domestic science instructions. pub
licity, supervision Of membership. dsvel-
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