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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1913
Page
9
The fifth day of Wyoming's legislature opened with calm weather and orderly proceedings after a tumultuous previous day. The house adjusted committee leadership, announced resignations and new appointments, enforced smoking rules, and prepared to hear the governor's message at 2:30 p.m. A joint session with the senate was arranged, and invitations tied to the University of Wyoming inauguration were considered.
The joint session of the Wyoming legislature opened with President Sage presiding. Senate roll called 26 present, 1 absent. House 66 present, 1 absent. Governor Joseph M. Carey, escorted by the joint council, was presented and delivered his message. After adjournment the House resumed. committee assignments were read and Sherman moved to adjourn until 10 a.m.
The Senate met at 10 o'clock to read and approve the journal. An invitation from the University of Wyoming to attend President Duniway's inauguration next Friday was read. Maynard moved to have the senate attend as a body, Carpenter amended to accept on behalf of attending members, and the motion passed. Messages from the house regarding a joint session were read before adjourning until 2 p.m.
President Wilson said appointments will be based on efficiency and merit rather than partisanship. He noted no labor delegation effort and defended Colonel Lewis T. Bryant as labor-friendly yet faithful in duties, resisting a partisan replacement.
Katherine Barnard, state commissioner of charities, urges a state wide marriage strike and demands every woman ensure a home for every child, linking the move to combating child labor and improving conditions.
Postmaster Warren C Hursh of Cranchville New Jersey announced his resignation to Washington after an18 day period of increased parcel post work. The office has been handling a surge of packages since the parcel post law took effect. Hursh said he could not continue in the role.
In Los Angeles on January 21, a $40,000 addition to Olat Trelimoe’s bond was set to be discussed at the California State Building Trade convention.
At a Senate hearing on tariff revision the House Democratic push for free meat and cattle faced opposition from cattle industry representatives West of the Mississippi. Kentucky Rep James cited Texas Democrats who supported free cattle in the last session and were reelected this year. In a related note President Taft approved a state department reply to Britain over coasting tolls in the Panama Canal, with the full contents to be released in London and Washington.
Senator Root denounces the Panama canal toll bill and urges revealing the Hay-Pauncefote treaty interpretation before the law takes effect. He questions self-respect and insists on not violating equal rights, arguing against false pretenses for political gain.
Washington January 2 The House Indian Affairs Committee finished its review of the feud involving Secretary of the Interior and Osage tribal council members and the Uncle Sam Oil Company over Indigo land leases. Fisher defended opposing leases to Uncle Sam and criticized the company for securing them. A federal court issued a writ of mandamus related to the case amid bribery allegations tied to the leases.
The Leader urges Senator Warren to withdraw from re election citing Cheyenne bias and a long standing conflict over influence. It argues his return would worsen state division, hinder constructive legislation, and not protect the Fort Mustell or capital’s location amid a pending capital relocation vote.
Governor Carey addresses the Wyoming Senate and House urging faithful lawmaking, continued state progress, and an emphasis on immigration promotion. He praises the State Board of Immigration for publicizing Wyoming’s resources, urges ongoing funding, and calls for tax reforms to reduce burdens while supporting essential public services.
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