Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-24
WASHINGTON AFFAIRS
lspecinl to The IsulIhttri.l

IASGGtGul 1tclN6S iCNGlS lk3lstE Il1olI lS worth making. and she will neces- sarily be touched in a good many spots by the excise taxes; but the senate bill is much preferable 10 the house bill in that respect said Senator Me
 Lean to Tli., Bulletin correspondent today when asked how the two bills
 compared in their effect on Connecti-
 cut industries.
 Senator Brandegee said Senator Me-
 Lean teclS an active part in securing
 the reduction of taxes on many articles
 manufactured in New England and especially these of specific Connecticut I iinportance, which. they fe1c were over ] taxed by the house bill, and to their | insistence and soufid arguments they | presented is largely due the redue- tion along certain lines.
 Senator ETxLean pointed etit today a4 number of changes made ifi the bill 1 after it came over to the senate which 1 will benefit Connecticut. "NFe succeed 1 ed" said he, fin reducing the taxa 1 1 tion on revoivers and pistols from 25 | | per cent. to 10 per cent. Another inn l n9rtant revision is found in sub -divi- i sion A, section sos. T'he house bill l 1 imposed tax of cents e:i each $100 | CT fractional part thereof of the l amount for which any life is insured l under any policy of insurance or in- | ! l the senate bill as was also the tax on l life insurance policies issued on the | industrial or monthly payment plan. l The tax on cigars was slightly re- l dueed, but is still "a ather excessive. The senate bill reduced the 10 per cent tax on Thernies bstrles. jewelrv. watches, clocks and marine glasses | from 10 per cent to , ps' cent. and cut
 out altogether that section which put | Eas, apparel which are counted as neces- sites"
 The announcement Of their candi- daeies for the sneal7ersllipl by Mans of Illinois and Gillett Of Massachu
 sets has brought the probable or ganizatioH of the house into the fore- ground long before the natter esn be settled. Both Mann and Gtllett have | strong fo1lowings in the house. While
 Mann is frey and aggressive, Gillett
 is no less firm in his convictions but invariably courteous. Gillett is sized
 up out here as being hroadninded, and liberal in his views. During the year he held tho floor leadership he proved
 on all occasions that he believed con
 gress should not act in any section
 al spirit but that the needs of every
 section of the United States should be equally considered. The house recognizes that it was Gill4tt as active floor leader who saw to it that no frac- l tional differences erept in, 10 ship ] wreck important war measures. One Il of the stroneust points in Gi!Ietts fla
 vor is the fact that he eaa thus rec f oncile differen:ts of opinion in his own party and never antag0niz, ,S nv per sonal affronts. His fairness and lack of
 prejudice extend alike tG political
 frind and foe If he is chosen speak
 CT he will lead but wnuld not play } the game alone, He believes in consul
 tation and advice. With Gillett at the . head, every member of the house from the chairman of the most powerful committee down to the brand new c member of tho flag end Of some minor t committee would be sure of recog- = milton, and no unfair or nartisan ful- . ing would be made. Gillett is 8 man e l who does not lose his poise under the
 | most trying circumstances. and would II not keep his party in hot water by i'm = patience or discourtesv towards those h with whom he may diffor in opinion h He is the sor: of man who would moi - split the party by disseTtion ani it there would be no rubbing of old sores "a CT openina up raw spots if GiIlett wa: speaker. He $ firm in his convictions i. He would be a just but not plastic II speaker. He is a staunch republican IS but never a bitter enemy of the otheI It side.' He has been an honored mem s her of congress for 26 eonsecutiv, # years, and held the highest four com )e mittee r$sitions. He has no senior il
 office except Cannon Of Illinois anr |, during 26 years of active congressiona
 service no man has ever questioned ~ his patriotism. honor or integrity u while his Inmate courtesy, kindnes e, and fairness are recognized by men 0 > every political faith and from ever. at secti1n of the country.
 le Congress is likely to give offioia IS recognition Of the great work done b, 70 district and local boards in putin, e5 t'.N draft into practical operation, ] r. bill asking that members of thos st boards be gwen brevet commission ii, and furnished with suitable insigni nss and medals is being prepared and wi ei soon be introduced, probably by Con 1T Cressnlan Rogers of Massachusetts as General Crowder has expressed hi d. appreciation of the splendid work don pc by the draft boards and many mem if berS of congress are anxious to do thei to part towards permanent recognition ,c of the secVices rendered by the h9ard
 Conlmentlng on the proposed 1egis III lation Congressman Tilsor of Connec D. tiCut said today: "The district and Io
 cal draft boards well deserve recos
 hilton at the hands of the governlner
 because they have done very grea oF service and often at tremendous sac
 t rif1ce of their personal interests The oA work has Eeen Of a character ths
 brought them very close to the me ift who went into the service Most ( S. them have acted with such judici;
 fairness as to gain the esteem of bot Do the public and the soldiers. The n. have often served as advisors and CT :. tered into problems with fairness ar sympathy. And they have worl1e
 long and hard with very slight recon to pense and patriotic zeal" Colonel IT lse son is a prominent member of u is military committee of the house, ar
 served in both the Spanish war and ,a+ the Mexican border He appreciat ,ar the difficulties with which the boart o,i were confronted better, perhaps, tha eH men unfamiliar with the making
 an army and he and Mir. Rogers V he be staunch and influential supporte ser of the draft hoard bill when it com st. before congress.
 The question of immiaraticn will III one of the great measures to con aid before congress- either now or at t ice close of the war. Congressman Lu
 kin has already introduce1 q bill to, gre strict immigration. He believes tn tn- unless some precautionary steps a -. taken, the SlHms of Europe " 4Se empted on our shores and anarehis
 and Bo1shevik clements will come ire ing over sea in great numbers and wo