The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1925-12-02
Congress Warming
Up for Work Of
Coming Term
DAWES TO GET "WARM RECEP-
TON" FROM SENATORS; NUS
Gle SHOALS AGAIN ON TOP.
MUCH WORK PROMISED.

Aside from the usual interest in the
forthcoming annual message of the
President to Congress, the Official set
at Washington is awaiting the opening
sklrmish between the Vice President
and So senators. Though little atten-
ton is given this subject in the cur
rent news of the day, it is an absorb
ing topic for the drawing-rooms and
clubs were the political folks gather.
Underneath the veneer of polite con-
verSatlon, one can detect a certain
satisfaction on the part of senator's
OF Dotn parties at the prospects. They
know that they are entrehched in a
citadel OF precedents and traditions
while Mr.. Dawes is outside in his self
assumed rolexof crusader.
A certain high official who has a
reputation as wag has said that no
VICE President ever had the attention
that will be accorded the present in
cumbent. Mr.. Dawes will find re-
ceptIon committee of SO more or less
hostile Senator's with chips on their
shoulders. No evangelist ever had a
more skeptlcal audience. Yet the
most amusing feature of the situation
is that the Vice President cannot reply
to his critics, at least not from the
floor of the Senate. His powers and
duties are prescribed and an individ-
ual Senator has the advantage of the
presiding officer.
Dawes has been stamping the coun-
try IN an attempt to enlist public
opinion and force the Senators to re-
wise the rules of the Senate, Accord
ing to the stories current. and prob
ably sponsored by incoming Senators.
the Vice President drew large crowds
principally by his personality and not
because of his subject. The average
citizen knows little and cares less
they say, about parliamentary pro.
ceeoure. 1t Is the results that in
terest them especially legislation af-
fectlng their groups, localities or poe
textbooks. The English in changing
their legislative procedure admitted
decades ago that reformation is a
work of. time"
/ A test of the Administration
strength in the Senate will be made
about two weeks after the converting
OF Congress-. At that time, an effort
Will be made to force a vote on the
World Court protocol which Mr.. Cool
idge recommended last winter and
will undoubtedly boost in his annual
message. A count of the Senate has
been made by Administration leaders
but the data is uncertain. The re-
organization of the Federal depart
ments will also be pushed but there
is wide difference of~opinion as to
the transfers of the various bureaus.
+ The hand of Mr.. Hoover was noted
In the last public address of the Presi-
dent before the New York Chamber
of Commerce. Practically all of the
economic theories advocated by Hoov-
er were included in last weeks speech
by Mr.. Coolidge
The question of identification will
be brought to the attention of the
Congress in several ways. The Fed
eral Trade Commission is now investi-
eating the holdings of the financial
interests in power companies. This
inquiry is at the demand of Senator
Norris whose original request was
turned down by the Commission. The
Muscle Shoals problem will be reviv-
ed by the Southern industrial groups
1t seems that Muscle Shoals is des-
tined to be football of politics rath-
er than real manufacturing center
The project will be used as an excuse
for long-winded discussion on public
ownership. AS result the legisla-
ton which would dispose of the pow
sr plants now subsidized by Federal
Government funds will get nowhere
this winter.
1t appears likely that the aftermath
OF the Mitchell trial will be a close
scrutiny into the appropriation for the
military and naval establishments. The
charges against the management of
the Army and Navy which were aired
with lot of other soiled linen recent
ly have impressed Congressman. One
thing is certain the Mitchell case gave
anybody with grudge an opportuni-
ty to cry their spites." This phrase,
by the way, was applied to the testi-
mony of Admiral Sims, retired, who
was so garrulous a few years ago
that then Secretary of the Navy Den
by publicly reprimanded him. Since
that time observers say, Sims has
been the leading critic of the Navy
department. While sentiment favors
a housekeeping in the Navy and War
departments where inefficiency and
intense bureaucracy has been proven
few examine the motives that may
have inspired the attacks made dur
ing this sensational trial. Curiously
folks are always willing to believe
criticisms of their neighbors and not
so quick to accept the boosts. The two
departments are torn with feuds which
seldom come to the surface in normal
times.
The Committee on Committees OF
the House which has charge of the
assignment of Congressman to COM
mittees have real problem on their
hands. They must consider all politi-
cal aspects taking the question Of
geography, personal wishes, and rela.
tive ranks into the picture at al
times. There is always a struggle
for jobs on the major committees, witt
! the Appropriations Committee frs
and the Ways and Means a close sec
ond. 1t is necessary to poll the state
delegations to ascertain their views o.
the delegates and then apportion tht
patronage. Certain jobs are at {
premium. Politics is a great game.
Legality OF Bonds
Is Now Issue
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