An appropriation sufficient to pay the expenses of the Bankruptcy Committee for a proposed meeting by that committee was granted, the amount not to exceed $150.

It was resolved that the requiring by list publishers of forwarding business either as whole or part consideration for representation in law lists be deemed to come within the meaning of the League's Operative Resolutions defining and condemning the buying of business

It was resolved that under present conditions and until further ordered, the contingent fund at the disposal of the Secretary's office be increased to $750.

It was resolved that a campaign begin at once to commit the League to an increase in fee rates to 15 per cent. on the first $300 with proportionate increase on all amounts in excess thereof.

Resolutions of thanks to the Hotel La Salle for its courtesies and to Recording Secretary Osborne for his services as Sergeant-at-Arms were adopted.

President McGilton, having received suggestions as to certain changes in the plan and policies of the League, brought before the Committee the following questions on which the Committee's vote was taken:

First-Would it be advisable to change the name of the League to, say, The National Law League, or some other appropriate name?

Second Should list publishers and laymen be eliminated and the membership confined to lawvers only?

After a lengthy statement by the Secretary of the League as to the methods adopted for increasing the membership, holding the old members and keeping the roll clean, it was unanimously agreed that no change in policy was required.

Fifth-Should the League start a permanent or reserve fund? The answer given was "no."

Sixth-What policy do you sug gest the League should adopt towards financing the various committees in order that their work may be more effectually carried on? It has been suggested the League cannot be of influence' except that it works, and that it can only work through committees who can do their best only when their actual expenses are paid.

The answer was that, so far as the League's finances permitted, the committes should be reimbursed for the actual expenses of the doing of their work, and it was suggested by the President and concurred in by the members that the most effective work at the least expense could be had by the appointment of men to committees who resided in the same or neighboring cities.

Seventh-Should a campaign begin at once to commit the League to an increase in rates from 10 per cent. to 15 per cent. on the first $300 with a proportionate increase on all amounts in excess thereof?

This question was answered after a very thorough discussion by the adoption of the resolution on fee rates set forth above.

Eighth-Owing to the growth of the League in numbers and influence, the office of Secretary has become exceedingly important and is constantly growing more important. Without an efficient Secretary thoroughly conversant with the League's needs and policies, chaos would ensue. In the event of the resignation or death of Mr. Sprague, the League would be like a ship without a rudder. Would it be advisable to install in the office of and as an assistant to the Secretary a capable young man at a moderate salary to thoroughly learn the duties of the Secretary?

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At the conclusion of the last session of the meeting of the Executive Committee at the Hotel La Salle, on January 6th, another committee took up its work in the same place-namely, the Committee Complaints Against Law Lists. This committee is composed of Wheeler P. Bloodgood, Milwaukee; James Rosenthal and Hubert E. Page, of Chicago. All the members were present. The meeting was called to consider the question of what complaints against law lists should be considered; in other words, what sort of complaints the committee should take cognizance of.

Some weeks ago this committee sent to all law list publishers a list of complaints and asked these publishers to criticize them in any particular they might see fit, as the committee desired the help of the publishers in determining what sort of complaints it should hear. Many law lists responded but the nine composing what is known as the Law List Conference that grew out of the call for a conference of publishers issued by President Evans last April, had asked that they might first have a meeting and consider the questions involved jointly and make a joint response.

The Conference lists, up to the date of the meeting at the La Salle Hotel on the 6th, had not yet had their meeting, and Mr. Charles Friend, Secretary of the Conference, was present to explain that it had called a meeting for January 12th in New York City.

The committee spent nearly two hours in conferring with Mr. Friend and giving to him for the benefit of the Conference. an understanding of what the League is trying to do. Mr. Friend, on the part of the Conference, though not as representing it, gave an extended statement as to the origin of

the Conference and as to the work it had in view. The meeting adjourned with the feeling that much had been accomplished in the way of bringing about a mutual understanding of the situation. The committee decided to withhold a decision on the matter of what complaints it should take cognizance of until after the List Conference had held its meeting, on the 12th, and reported.

MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON UNFAIR FORWARDERS AND RECEIVERS.

The League's Committee on Unfair Forwarders and Receivers, consisting of Edwin A. Krauthoff, Chairman; E. C. Ferguson, Chicago; R. Allan Stephens, Danville, Ill.; August C. Moeller, Milwaukee, and Thad. M. Talcott, Jr., South Bend, Ind., met in the rooms of the Illinois State Bar Association in the La Salle Hotel January 4th. All were present excepting Mr. Talcott, who at the last moment found himself unable to leave home. Quite a number of complaints, the initial 'steps in the investigation of which had been taken by the Secretary as required under the rules, came before the Committee. Decisions were made in some cases, while others were held open for further investigation. The Committee's report has not been received in time for publication this month. President McGilton was present at the meeting.

EXPELLED FROM MEMBERSHIP.

The following during December were expelled from membership in the League, and their names are printed by direction of the Executive Committee:

U. B. Kronenberg, President of the Empire State Law List Publishing Co., publishers of "The Law List."

Jerome B. Sabath, formerly Chicago representative of the American Lawyers Co. Mr. Sabath's offense does not reflect in any way upon the latter.

ALL EYES ON SARATOGA
SPRINGS.

Next convention at Saratoga Springs. Walter P. Butler, the mayor of that city, was one of the founders of the League. He has been a member for 22 years. Think he will treat us right?

ADD TO HOUSE AGENCY LIST.

The House Agency Committee has declared the following to be House Agencies and not entitled to a division of fees, and the Executive Committee has authorized the publication of their names:

Volunteer Collection Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. House Agency for the Magic Food Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.

Old Colony Mercantile Agency, Cleveland, Ohio. House Agency for The Tropical Paint & Oil Company, Cleveland, Ohio.

Commercial Trades Company, 147 Fourth avenue, New York. Parties to whom he loans money on their commercial accounts.

Joseph Nathanson, Baltimore, Md. House Agency for The Baltimore Shoe House, Inc., Baltimore, Md.

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The Adjustment Bureau of Chattanooga Association of Credit Men. House Agency for the members of the Chattanooga Credit Men's Association.

The Louisville Credit Men's Adjustment Bureau, Louisville, Ky. House Agency for the members of the Louisville Credit Men's Adjustment Bureau, Louisville, Ky.

Andrews Collection Agency, Chattanooga, Tenn. House Agency for The Chattanooga Knitting Mills and other allied concerns.

The Adjustment Bureau of the New Orleans Credit Men's Assoiation. House Agency of the members of the New Orleans Credit Men's Association, who own and operate it.

Clifford P. Foss, Wooster, Ohio. House Agency for the Wooster Brush Co., Wooster, Ohio.

Geo. W. Rogers, Akron, Ohio. House Agency for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio.

The Universal Adjustment Bureau, Baltimore, Md. House Agency for The Vindex Co., Baltimore, Md.

THE LEAGUE AND THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION.. There are 749 members of the League who are members of the American Bar Association and quite a number of other members of the League whose law partners are members of the A. B. A.

THE BULLETIN IN DEMAND.

A student of the Cornell University Law School has asked to have The Bulletin sent him regularly. The chances are it will some day make him a member of the League.

The Northwestern University Law School Library has asked for The Bulletin to be sent every month. We are complying.

VISITORS IN

THE SECRETARY'S OFFICE DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER.

Franklin J. Russell, Adrian, Mich.
Rich J. Penney, Milwaukee, Wis.
Mr. Thielen, Chicago, Ill.

L. E. Osborne, Chicago, Ill.
R. Visscher, Holland, Mich.
J. W. Campbell, New York, N. Y.
Jos. N. Mullan, Chicago, Ill.
Wm. Matthews, Chicago, Ill.
Carl Thomas, Chicago, Ill.
Mr. Merrill, Chicago, Ill.
Mr. Bannon, Chicago, Ill.
E. J. Geittman, Kansas City, Mo.
Mr. Jonas, Centralia, Ill.
Clarence J. Johnson, Chicago, Ill.
Earle W. Evans, Wichita, Kas.
C. M. Parker, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
A. D. Confelt, Chicago, Ill.

M. D. Metz, Hammond, Ind.
Walter R. French, Waterloo, Iowa.
O. R. Seiter, Chicago, Ill.

F. K. Forrest, Chicago, Ill.

B. H. Blanton, Atlanta, Ga.

F. H. Grane, Chicago, Ill.
F. A. Lind, Chicago, Ill.-

Boyle G. Clark, Columbia, Mo.
F. P. Vose, Chicago, Ill.

DECLARED NOT TO BE A HOUSE AGENCY.

The House Agency Committee has voted no on the question as to whether the Credit Insurance Adjustment Co. is the House Agency of the London Guaranty & Accident Co.

NEXT CONVENTION.
Saratoga Springs, N. Y.,
July 23-26.

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I take pleasure in enclosing my check for $5.00 for 1917 dues to the League. The League is doing a great work and, while I have not been able to attend its annual meetings, I am still in its debt for reforms it has brought about and for protection it has afforded the commercial lawyers of America. Every one thus benefited owes it to his own sense of honor to do everything possible for the support and advancement of the "C. L. L. A."-J. F. Osborne, Joplin, Mo.