The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06

en- every indication of pushing TN
fight to decision himsclf-the TIVE
alternates being either that he is al
expelled martyr or the yiadicated vic
tor. He confidently expects the latter
result, counting on the Senate's strong
free-speech convictions. ....
Work for the House. ., W..
Three most powerful forces in the
neutrality-suspicious. Kitchen, Fitz
gerald and Speaker Clark are com
mitted to levies of so per cent of wal
profits. Sentiment is general that not
only must all levies be il creased but
that new ways of raising money must
be invented High cost of food is work.
ing against proposed consumption tax
es.
Declarations of war are possible
against Bulgaria and Turkey as we'll
as against Austria Action on these
matters viii rest solely on recommenr
dations from President Wilson. ,.r
Amendments to be Up. -
Leaders, generally expect the dry
amendment to be successful, and the
suffrage amendment to be beaten. The
carrying of New York has had two ef-
fects-it has shown the women's
strength, but also has given ammuni-
ton to those who argue that the
cause can succeed in a state-by-state
fight. '.r
The dry amendment needs only to
pass the House, the Senate having APP
proved 1t in the extra session. If it is
three fourths of the states
must approve it within six years.
Many "wets" have voted for it, think,
ing this impossible, AMI figuring all
others dry proposals will be Quiescent
until final decision on this one is
reached.
Democratic Control.
Democrats are in safe control, hav-
ing picked up one additional member
in the special November elections.
Presidents Message Tuesday,
President Wilson's message to con-
gress will be delivered tomorrow. The
president will go to the capitol in per-
son, occupying the speakers rostrum
In the house while he reads what will
be one of the important state papers
of the war;
Upon his utterances relative to our
war aims hang the interest of the en-
tire world. .,....... s. H.
Returning lawmakers have brought,
with them innumerable suggestions for
legislation. .....
War measures which are certain TO
come up for discussion during the
session include the following:
Amendments to the present war tax
law and authorization of new bond
issues for the fiscal year 191S-1919.
Appropriations of $13,0O0OOO.OO0 or
more for the next fiscal year.
Expansion of the army, which upon
the completion of the second draft
will reach by next summer almost
100000 TO from 100000 to 5000
900.
Authorization of new foreign loans
of S7,OO0,OO0,OOO or more for that
year.
increase in the Navy.
An increase in the size of the navy
now numbering about 2TO.OO0 and the
construction of more destroyers and
other craft for combating the sub
marine peril.
Amendments to the draft law low
ering the minimum age from twenty
one 10 eighteen or nineteen without,
probably, extending its scope above
thirty.
Authorization of additional drafts
from those already registered or
others to be listed In the future.
Universal military training as a per-
manent policy. s"@
Declaration of war against Austria.
Turkey and Bulgaria, allies of Ger
many. -- .--- --.
Amendment to the espionage act to
extend surveillance to German women
and Acknowledgements, Turks and
Bulgarians.
Power to take citizenship from
naturalized citizens who fail to sup
port the government.
Military to Try PIotters.
Transfer from the civil courts to
the military authorities Of all cases OF
persons who destroy food intended
for the army or navy, blow VI
bridges, place bombs for the purpose
of destroying life or indulge In sabo
tage.
Civil rights legislation proclaiminl
moratorium for soldiers and sailors
making it impossible for them t
suffer losses through the failure to pa!
insurance premiums, house rent ant
similar items during the war.
Amendments to food control Law
giving the food administration pOwe
over small retailers and otherwis'
extending Its authority.
Amendments TO the shipping boar'
law increasing the power of the chair
man and centralizing authority. nov
scattered In several agencies. In hi
barIe