Evening journal., 1918-10-22

ana means had been carefully thought out for obylang
its perls and for utilizing 10 the full every advantage
II might OFFER They obliged to look on powerless
at series of delays and hestatons half measures
during the early period Of the ITSELF and they were
determined that IL possible this history should not be
repeated in the early months OF the coming peace when
ever that might be- They determined TO revise the
ancient formula and make their slogan: "In time OF
war, prepare for peace
According on September 81, John A. W. Weeks. OF
Massachusetts, in behalf the Republicans introduced
in the Senate the celebrated resolution calling for
the creation by Congress Of committee OF Reconstruc-
ton. This Republican idea provides that bipartisan
committee of twelve three Republicans and three Demo-
Gratis from the Senate with three Republicans and three
Democrats from the House. shall be Immediately ap-
pointed TO undertake investigation all the problems
that are likely TO under the head Reconsructon
that all available data shall be collected that
mendations for legislation be prepared and the under
brush cleared away from the angle Of complications
which the nation faces.
The shortest way TO get an idea Of what Reconstruc-
ton means "a subject which volumes have been
written, and on which many win be prepared)
to enumerate the classification contained in the Republi-
Reconstruction bill as follows:
T. Problems affecting labor, including:
0a) Unemployment which may follow war
tb) Utilization of discharged soldiers in civil
ploymens
(c) Cancellation and arbitration OF labor disputes.
(d) The relation Of and women in similar en-
ployments.
to) Substitution of female employees for male. and
vice versa.
~ Feasibility Of organizing permanent employ
ment agencies.
tg) Requirements for labor after the war. both in
agricultural and industrial occupations.
lh) Distribution Of labor.
~ Employment of surplus labor public works
that may be constructed or completed.
p Problems affecting capital and credit Including
(a) All matters relating to trusts and combinations
(b) Federal loans to private enterprises
tc Federal supervision Of capital issues
g. Problems affecting public utilities. including:
ts) The establishment of railroad policy after
the war and the relation Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission TO the railroads
tb) All questions relating to communication by
wire.
a. Problems resulting from the rehabilitation of our
industrial and military resources including:
ta The disposal Of surplus Government properties
and supplies in this country and abroad.
b) The conversion of munon industries into
those OF peace
10y The demobilization of the war strength OF the
army and navy, and the disposition OF the men
who have been in the service.
I'd The rehabilitation OF the war civil workers
s. Problems Affecting our foreign trade, including:
(s The development OF new markets
(b) Combinations for the purpose Of increasing
selling facilities.
tc Changes in banking facilities necessary TO
cooperate with such trade
G. Problems affecting the continuance Of existing in
dustres and the establishment OF industries in
cludins:
ta) The supply and control Of raw materials. 4
(b) The encouragement of the production in the
United States OF articles that have not been
made in this country heretofore.
(c) The encouragement OF private enterprise in
the development Of the Of the public
domain
(d) The utilization OF a tariff on imports as a
means to protect and encourage home indus
tries.
?. Problems relating to agriculture. including:
(a) Price fixing OF food products
(b) Federal loans to farmers.
(o Distribution Of food products
3D. The allotment of lands to returned soldiers
and sailors and their establishment in new
homes the public domain
8. Problems affecting the adequate production and
effective distribution Of coal, gasolene and other fuels
o. Problems relating to shipping including shpyards
especially those bearing on the SALE continuance
Of ownership or leasing OF both yards and ships
30. Housing conditions and the disposition Of houses
constructed by the Government during the war.
Il. War legislation the statute books with
reference TO its repeal, extension or amendment
10. And in general all matters necessarily arising dur
ing the the change from the activities OF war to
the pursuits of peace. including those that may
be referred to it by the Senate or House of
Representatives.
Although the Republicans were first, they always
have been, proposing constructive legislation the
Democrats could not long ignore matter of such OBJ
yous and commanding Importance Immediately after
the introduction of the Republican Reconstruction Reso-
luon they found that the only way TO defeat was TO
introduce similar proposal which would nullify IT,
and thus again force Congress into procrsstnaton on
vital subject
Accordingly, five days later, october ?, there was
introduced by Senator overman Democrat from North
Carolina, bill providing for the appointment OF Com
mission RECONSTRUCTION The problems 10 be consd-
cred by this commission similar 10 those covered in
the Republican resolution may be seen by exeamna-
ton of the following pertinent wording Of the
Bill:
(a) The financing, regulation, control and develop
ment OF the merchant marine.