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eral that in the end Mr.. Davis win b'
The committee has been informed
that the total expenditures Of the Davis.
Brown ticket in Pennsylvania passed
the haIf-miIlion dollar mark. The con-
tention is made, however, that the
greater. part of this money was ex-
pended IN an effort to nominate Browr
for Governor of the State.
Jersey Law Delays Morrow.
Mr.. Morrow did not put in an ap-
pearance today because under the New
Jersey law the results of the election
could not be canvassed In time COR MN
to receive his certificate of election ano
present it at the opening of the Con-
gress. 1t is expected that he will be
sworn in later this week, probably Wed
nesday.
A resolution appointing COMMITTEES
of the Senate to wait upon the PreSl-
dent with similar committee from the
House and inform him that Congress
is in session and await any commun1ca-
tions he desired to send was offered by
Senator Watson of Indiana, Republican
leader, and promptly adopted. wee
President Curtis. Immediately appointed
Senator WaUsorf and Senator Robinson
of Arkansas, the Democratic leader, as
the committee to wait upon the Presl-
dent.
Immediately thereafter, Senator Rob-
irson of Arkansas offered resolution
that the House be notified that the
Senate was in session and it, too, was
adopted. A third resolution, offered by
Senator McNary of oregon, assistant
Republican leader, fixing the hour OF
meeting each day at noon, was adopt
ed, and the Senate then adjourned on
motion of Senator Watson.
Longworth Presides in House.
In the House Speaker Longworth pre-
sided at the opening session ana aitei
the roll had been called to estaDnSn
quorum and resolutions similar to those
adopted by the Senate had been passed
that body also adjourned until tomor-
row as a measure OF respect 10 tne
memory of those members OF the House
who died during the recess of Congress.
Thirteen newly elected members OF
the House chosen on November 10
fill vacancies caused by death ana
resignation were sworn in. Those sworn
in were Mrs Wingo of Arkansas. VINO
succeeds her husband; GoSs OF the hftn
Connecticut district, Chiperf1eld OF the
fifteenth Illinois district; Parsons OF
the twenty-fourth Illinois district, Dor
sey of the second Kentucky district,
district, James of the seventh North
Carolina district, Berk of the thirty
seventh Pennsylvania district, Rich OF
the sixteenth Pennsylvania district,
Condor of the third Rhode Island dis
trict. Luffbfow of the second Utah dis
trict, Hogg of the fourth West Virginia
district and Reilly of the sixth Wiscon-
sin district.
Agree in Part on Program.
On the eve of the opening of Congress
President Hoover and Senator Robinson
of Arkansas, the Democratic leader OF
the Upper House, agreed. IN part on a
legislative program, non-partlsan IN
character, to aid in bringing about bet
ter economic conditions in the country.
Drought Bill Prepared.
Senator Robinson Of Arkansas has
prepared a bill for the relief OF the
drought stricken areas which he Will
introduce tomorrow It Is understood
that it has the approval Of the admin
istration. Senator Robinson plans TO
press for early consideration OF the
measure He issued a statement today
explaining the bill in which he said:
1.-THE bill to relieve and stabilize con-
ditions in areas gravely affected by the
drought of 1880 is presented on my per-
sonal responsibility. Some OF its pro-
visions have been recommended in gen.
eral terms by committees, organizations
and individuals who have made tnvesti-
cations and found necessity for relief
legislation by the Congress.
Administration. of the proposed act
is dissolved upon the President, whose
skill in such tasks is generally known.
It may be found desirable to deal with
some of the features of the bill in
separate measures. They have been
grouped together because Of the emer-
touching which it Is believed prompt
action is required.
$50, 100000 Fund Authorized.
"Section l authorizes 100000. 900 to
be used to furnish seed, food and other
supplies to enable farmers in the
drought regions to carry on during the
year 1881. 1t is, Of course, not possible
to ascertain with certainty the need
required in these purposes. The sum
carried in the bill is based on the ten
tative conclusions and suggestions, Of
various societies who have been study
ing the situation in detail.
with respect to section z, which
authorizes loan of $5,000,000 to States
seriously affected by the drought for
the relief Of what has been termed by a
sum farm to market roads very broad
powers are conferred on the executive
authorities. and it may be that re-
strictions similar to those carried IN
the bill may be found advisable. The
suggestion has been made that time
limit for expenditures should be incor-
porated, but it seems to be best to leave
such details to be worked out by the
administration.
Agricultural extension work is gen.
orally regarded as Of great advantage.
without some authorization similar to
that carried in section 3 Of this bill,
this work will be discontinued in many
localities where it is most needed, be-
cause a number of counties will be un-
able to contribute the amounts required
under the general law"
wheat Distribution Planned.
Section 4 of the Robinson bill author
ICES the President to take over the
wheat, or any part thereof, which may
have been acquired by the Feoeral Farm
Board, and which may have remained
undisposed of at the time of the pas
sage of this proposed law, and to cause
the same , be distributed and used for
seeds. fees and food, necessary or help
ful in ti;. making OF crops during the
year 1881 in areas affected by the
drought.
Another section of the bill authorizes
the President to have the Secretary of
the Treasury issue notes or bonds, II 1t
becomes necessary because Of insuh-
cient funds in the Treasury, to provide
the sums authorized by the bill.
Senator Robinson said he recognized
the fact that the proposed Distribution
of wheat acquired by the Federal Farm
Board calls for careful consideration.
The idea underlying the plan, he said,
has been approved by many persons
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