The Colorado statesman., 1923-01-27


In cab n e t
which stands in conspicuous place,
there are several hundred bills that
were introduced during the last ses-
sion, and which were "bOrnsto blush
unseen" 1t is quite probable that
many of those introduced this session
will never see the light again. POSI-
bly, this Is an evils that ought to be
corrected
However, we hold that representa-
tive should represent his constituents
and, If reasonable number of them
wish legislation Of a certain Kind, If 1t
has seeming merit, he should introduce
bill on the topic; after that, he can
not say what the ninety-nine other
members of the Assembly will do with
the bill, and his responsibility for 1t
largely ceases
During this session the bills that will
attract most attention are what we
call the administration" bills. We
believe this is usually the case. In
this instance, Governor Sweet has laid
great Importance on the revision of
the administrative code, and the pro-
posed cooperative marketing bill /;
around these the storm will gather dur
ing the session. The outlook for their
passage is thought to be favorable by
the friends of the measures.
The first bill to pass the House, with
vote of SO to 2, was "A bill to repeal
the "yellow-x-free" license privilege
enjoyed by state officials, and their
employees. There were about 1900 of
these in the state; and, on authority of
Representative Pollock, this will mean
the addition of about $4,000 to the
revenues saved for the taxpayer. That
is not bad for a beginning.
Not all hours in the Legislature are
serious ones; occasionally there is a
little merriment mixed with the seri-
ous For example, on the night of the
18th, when the session was prolonged
until midnight, Miss Baker introduced
a billsrequiring all men to part their
hair in the middle, and making it un-
lawful to smoke in legislative halls
IN ARKANSAS. And another pre-
sented a bill making 1t unlawful for
Denver chickens to roam about at lib
erty, while the Legislature is in ses-
sion, and provided an appropriation for
the enforcement of this act. We can
see where such law might be good
safety first measure! Then, few
days ago, two former speakers of the
House were present in the chamber,
and were escorted to the platform for
a short address; as result, they were
fined box of apples for making a
speech. One was Democrat, and the
other a Republican. This is advance
notice to all would-be speechmakers TO
beware.
Bills are now being printed, and the
legislative hopper will begin to turn by
the time this is in print; oratory flows
like the water in Cherry creek, and
just as freely. Embryo statesmen are
budding forth like watercress in the
spring. On the whole the Assembly is
made up of a most creditable set of
men, and who have the good of Colo
RADIO at heart, and who check their par
tyism in the cloak room, and come in
the hall to put 1t "Over the top" for
the Centennial State. AS for the three
ladies who are members of the House,
they are the crown of the Assembly.
Colorado has no fear of her affairs In
their hands; but If there should be any
tendency to wobble on some matters,
with Mr.. Young, who is not so young,
and Mr.. Sweet, to keep 'em sweet, and
Miss Baker towel, make 'em hot,
Colorstrand to add the rainbow tints !;
and if Mr.. Crooke goes wrong there's
Mr.. Wright to set him right; and If
Romero goes roamin' among the Rang
ers, we'll rise and sing the "Star-span-
gled Banner" 1t looks like the john
sons are taking the country there are
four of them in the House. and we
think they are all of Irish vintage.
Over in the Senate, Mr.. Rockwell man
ages to rock along, to the tune of
"Sweet Harmony, Sweet Harmony"
and that always puts the Democrats
to sleep. In both houses, the new mem
bers are quite active; the older ones
have heard the call of Wisdom.
A first glance at the Senate, the most
noticeable thing is the avoirdupois, and
we have actually wondered whether
the length of the waistband Is a quail
fication for that dignity. Jones and
Girrand are regular "Gold Dust
Twins" but we like 'em. God bless the
fat men,; for of such Is the kingdom.
They are thing of beauty and joy
forever.
We almost forgot the chaplain; his
name is RAIDER, and he has some job
on his hands. The way he prays for
the Republicans would make you think
he was at a Georgia camp-meeting.
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House, and we judge that he speaks
from experience.
LET US ARISE AND SING.
New York.-German marks dropped