that it will be passed within a very few days.

An attempt has been made to put a provision against Trusts in the bill.

The proposed clause would make it unlawful for people to combine
together to restrain free competition or to increase the market price of
materials. All materials unfairly increased in price are to be forfeited
to the United States, and it is to be the duty of the Attorney-General
to enforce all laws against Trusts, and to do all in his power to
suppress them.

It is thought that it will be difficult to add this clause to the bill,
but every effort will be made to accomplish it.

Mr. Sherman expressed himself very strongly on the subject of Trusts the
other day.

He said that in his belief the question of Trusts was the most important
one before the nation to-day.

He said that the Trust Law was not strong enough in its present form,
and that he was in favor of making all combinations that restrained
trade unlawful.

He declared that even if the effect of Trusts was to lower prices, he
considered them injurious to the public good, because they prevented
competition and drove the smaller men out of business.

The Tobacco Trust trial has resulted in a disagreement of the jury.