Equity Volume 9, Nos. 3-4 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 Excerpt: ...republican of the conservative 'business interests' school--in the debate which preceded the vote in the senate will best indicate our situation. His remarks were something like this: "'I don't know whether I altogether believe in the newfangled proposition or not--I haven't studied it enough to fully understand it--but I do know that this proposition is coming in this state, and we'll have to take it whether we like it or not. It's the Direct Primary this year, and it will be the Initiative and Referendum two years from now. You might just as well vote for it voluntarily now as to be compelled to do it two years from now. I know that the best people in my county (Snohomish) want this law, and I intend to vote for it at this time.' "Since the legislature adjourned a temporary organization of a State Direct Legislative League has been effected, with W. H. Kaufman, of Bellingham, Wash., as secretary. The movement will be thoroly pressed from now on, and we confidently expect success at the legislative session in 1909. My term extends over that session, as do nine others who voted for the bill. Twenty-two seats are to be filled by election November, 1908; the total number of senators is 42." The Work in Missouri. The Missouri Legislature passed a concurrent resolution submitting to the people a constitutional amendment establishing the Initiative and Referendum. This amendment will be voted upon at the general election of November, 1908, and the Missouri Direct Legislation League, of which Dr. W. P. Hill is the president, is putting forth a splendid campaign of heroic and devoted work to secure a full vote at that time. Miss Anna Beard, Dr. Hill's efficient helper, sends us a copy of a cartoon they are sending out to the press of the State. She ...