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Editorial
June 11, 1910
Carson City Daily Appeal
Carson City, Ormsby County, Carson City County, Nevada
What is this article about?
Editorial praises Senator Robert M. LaFollette of Wisconsin as a democratic inspiration and highlights his amendments to the railroad bill, criticizing Senator Nixon of Nevada for voting against them, including provisions for railway valuation, inclusion of telephone/telegraph companies under ICC jurisdiction, judicial appointments, and employee work hour limits.
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LaFollette and Nixon
As the revolutionary victory of the colonies strengthened and inspired the spirit of democracy in a corner of the globe, so whenever a man, regardless of personal profit, turns from easily acquired wealth, bears calumny unflinchingly, and dedicates his personal ambition to the ultimate good of his people, in his life work lies an inspiration and a hope for every graft ridden commonwealth. Such a man is Robert M. LaFollette, republican senator from Wisconsin.
I desire to call attention to some of the amendments to the railroad bill offered by Senator LaFollette and at the same time demonstrate the attitude towards those amendments of Senator Nixon of Nevada.
First was an amendment providing for the physical valuation of railways as a basis for the fixing of correct rates by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Senator Nixon voted against this amendment and so against a modified form presented by Senator Cummins.
Second an amendment providing that telephone and telegraph companies be included in the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Our Senator Nixon voted against this amendment.
Third an amendment providing that no judge shall be designated for service on the Court of Commerce who is financially interested in any railway and also that any appointment of these judges shall be made by the supreme court instead of by the chief justice. On the first provision Senator Nixon is recorded as voting against the amendment and on the second as not voting.
Fourth an amendment providing that no railroad employee shall be kept in continuous service for more than fourteen hours. Senator Nixon was paired
As the revolutionary victory of the colonies strengthened and inspired the spirit of democracy in a corner of the globe, so whenever a man, regardless of personal profit, turns from easily acquired wealth, bears calumny unflinchingly, and dedicates his personal ambition to the ultimate good of his people, in his life work lies an inspiration and a hope for every graft ridden commonwealth. Such a man is Robert M. LaFollette, republican senator from Wisconsin.
I desire to call attention to some of the amendments to the railroad bill offered by Senator LaFollette and at the same time demonstrate the attitude towards those amendments of Senator Nixon of Nevada.
First was an amendment providing for the physical valuation of railways as a basis for the fixing of correct rates by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Senator Nixon voted against this amendment and so against a modified form presented by Senator Cummins.
Second an amendment providing that telephone and telegraph companies be included in the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Our Senator Nixon voted against this amendment.
Third an amendment providing that no judge shall be designated for service on the Court of Commerce who is financially interested in any railway and also that any appointment of these judges shall be made by the supreme court instead of by the chief justice. On the first provision Senator Nixon is recorded as voting against the amendment and on the second as not voting.
Fourth an amendment providing that no railroad employee shall be kept in continuous service for more than fourteen hours. Senator Nixon was paired
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
Economic Policy
Legal Reform
What keywords are associated?
Lafollette
Nixon
Railroad Bill
Amendments
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railway Valuation
Employee Hours
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert M. Lafollette
Senator Nixon Of Nevada
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senator Cummins
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Lafollette's Railroad Bill Amendments And Nixon's Opposition
Stance / Tone
Praiseworthy Of Lafollette, Critical Of Nixon
Key Figures
Robert M. Lafollette
Senator Nixon Of Nevada
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senator Cummins
Key Arguments
Lafollette Embodies Democratic Inspiration By Prioritizing Public Good Over Personal Gain
Amendment For Physical Valuation Of Railways For Fair Rates By Icc, Opposed By Nixon
Amendment To Include Telephone And Telegraph Under Icc, Opposed By Nixon
Amendment Barring Financially Interested Judges From Court Of Commerce And Supreme Court Appointments, Nixon Voted Against First And Absent On Second
Amendment Limiting Railroad Employee Continuous Service To 14 Hours, Nixon Paired