Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 306, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 December 1919 — CONGRESS TAKES HOLIDAY RECESS. [ARTICLE]

CONGRESS TAKES HOLIDAY RECESS.

Washington, Dec. 21.—Motions toward a compromise on the German peace treaty and conferences on the railroad reorganization legislation promise to be the only activities of the few members of congress remaining here during the two weeks holiday recess, which began shortly before last midnight. By the time congress reconvenes January 5, it is hoped .to have* a comjiromise agreement on the treaty prepared for presentation soon afterward in the senate. Disposal of the railroad legislation, however, is not expected until late next month. Senate and house managers on the railroad measures will hold a formal meeting Tuesday to outline work on adjustment between the Cummins and Esch bills of which parallel points are being made. Adjournment of the conference Tuesday until the following Monday is planned and the managers then expect to hold daily sittings, probably lasting for weeks.