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probably would not call one even
should much desired legislation fall.
Another obstruction to business
which Democratic leaders fear is the
urgent desire Of Republican Senators
to force discussion OF President VIII
sons peace address. as provided for IN
Senator Cummins' resolution FOR de-
bate, and the Borah resolution 10 re-
affirm the faith of the Senate in the
Monroe doctrine and the principles OF
Washington and Jefferson advising
against entangling foreign alliances
Several Senators are known to be pre-
Darlng addresses on these subjects
and thew intend to discuss the issues,
regardless Of whether the Senate votes
TO set aside any time for the debate,
Democratic leaders are awaiting the
return Of Senator Stone. chairman OF
the foreign relations committed, De-
fore formulating any definite plans,
but they hope to be able to have al
resolutions referred TO the commit
tee.
Revenue Fight In House.
In the House this week the revenue
fight will begin. The Ways and Means
Committee will meet tomorrow when
the entire membership for the hrSt
time vii consider and pass upon the
measure framed by Chairman hltchln
and his Democratic colleagues. Mr.
kitchin said tho bill would be report
ed out Of the committee MONDAY;
taken I'D bv the House Tuesday and
passed probably Wednesday nlght OF
Thursday.
Preparedness bills are we'll under
vay The naval bill totallinG $303,OoO'-
600 with a building program carrying
out the plan adopted last year Will pc
reported out Of committee this week
with view to consideration ID the
House Immediately following the rcrc-
nue. bill. The army appropriation oil,
CARRYING between $215,000,00O and
5000. 0O0, 900 will be taken up in the
House after the naval bill is out OF
Republican representatives Will
caucus probably Friday night on the
legislative situation. There will be a
general sizing up Of the political field
and discussion Of House organization
and legislative policies for the coming
congress A resolution to be conslo.
cred among others is one introduced
by REPRESENTATIVE Anderson. tAllnne-
sota), left over from last week re
nublican caucus to create a committee
Of fifteen Republicans to receive ana
consider suggestions as to a legislative
program for the Republicans in the
next House. This is regarded as
compromise for Representative CARD
ner's Progressive program.
Wilson to confer.
President Wilson will 90 to the cap
itol again tomorrow in conference with
Senate and House leaders in further
efforts to speed up the legislative pro
gram. He expects TO remain thcre
most of the afternoon. =,
The President considers the railroad
bills TO prevent strikes the most I'M
portant part of his program, and 1t
was said today he will insist that leg
islation along the general line OF his
recommendations on the railroad
Question be adopted.
While the administration has no IN
formation on when the Supreme Court
will hand down q decision on tho
Adamson law or what the decision
will be, 1t realizes that an adverse de-
cision probably will lead to trouble
unless some preventative legislation Is
adopted,
Suggestions that the Presidents
peace address be debated during the
special session OF the Senate which
will be called soon after March to
pass on nominations are meeting with
increased favor in administration
quarters.