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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
7
The text discusses potential congressional moves over an objectionable recommendation. If Republicans do nothing, Democrats may offer a resolution led by Culberson. If passage triggers floor debate, Democrats are likely to initiate the process.
Washington reports reveal a House subcommittee probing the demolition of the old Pennsylvania Station on the Mall. Colonel Bromwell testifies that the removal was by written order of the President, with lawmakers asking if any law authorizes such disposal of federal property.
Washington December 11 a House Appropriations sub committee investigates use of the government franking privilege by the President's Country Life Commission. A.L. Lawshe third assistant postmaster general says the circulars are not frankable but may be under certain conditions, as Livingston alleges improper mailing without lawful authority.
A House committee debates franking abuse tied to the Country Life Commission and Pinchot. Livingston argues the commission lacks government status while officials cite limited authority for free correspondence. A stricter penalty is likely urged.
The Taft and Sherman Stock Exchange Campaign Club allegedly distributed funds for Bryan opposition and after campaigns paid bills left a 2 percent dividend. Checks were issued this week as the octopus distributes the surplus to contributors, while Union League and Republican clubs try to hide the news from Chairman Hitchcock.
The Tribune reports rising radical influence in the Senate, with the aging conservative bloc led by Aldrich and Hale viewing the growth as a threat. Twenty radicals, plus uncertain seven votes, could shift control if alignment with Democrats occurs, prompting anxiety ahead of the March caucus on committees.
A group of twenty four insurgent House members met in Hepburns committee room to discuss changing the rules this session. They plan to expand their numbers, appoint a committee, and consider tactics including a rules resolution to attract Democratic votes. They favor replacing Speaker Cannon if changes cannot be achieved.
Police Commissioner Bingham Controller Metz and William M Ivins testified before the legislative committee led by Senator Cassidy on the citys financial administration. Bingham alleged contracts being stolen by the city. Metz cited double salaries. Ivins urged debt restraint while proposing new bureaus and a charter draft. Adjournment set for next Tuesday. The Hing and the Man story continues in tomorrow's Tribune.
Cambridge, Dec 11 President Arthur Twining Hadley of Yale spoke at Harvard's annual academic distinctions in Sanders Theatre. The ceremony recognized top college scholars with groups by mental attainment and noted F H Burr and Theodore Roosevelt Jr among those praised. Hadley urged public focus on intellectual prizes over athletics and questioned if prize winners meet public expectations.
Boston reports show Harvard circles favor Calvin Hewlett of St Louis public schools or J. J. Storrow of the Boston school board as the likely successor to President Eliot. Eliot spoke of a younger, promising leader and the Harvard corporation may rely on his choice, while overseers praised his forty years at the helm and reforms.
Willemstad Dec 11 The battleship Jacob Van Heemskerk and the cruiser Gelderland cleared for action leaving at 11 o clock for Venezuelan waters. It is believed they will demonstrate off La Guayra and seize Venezuelan merchant vessels.
President Castro reached Paris this evening amid a station crowd and police order. French authorities warned against any public manifestations or press activity. Castro said he came as a private citizen for an operation and would follow government wishes.
Berlin December 11 The Reichstag adjourned to January 12 after sending the budget to a committee. Foreign Affairs Secretary von Schoen stated no imperial money funded the suppression of The Century Magazine interview with Emperor William and that the author withdrew the piece independently, deeming publication opportune.
Rome reports Minister of the Treasury Signor Carcano announced to the Chamber of Deputies that for 1907 08 the treasury ended with a surplus of 7 million dollars after all obligations were settled. He noted 21.5 million dollars spent on debt reduction and 2 million on railroad construction. He projected surpluses of 7.001 million and 6 million for 1908 09 and 1909 10, calling Italy’s economic situation excellent.
The Appellate Division justices reserved decision after Bar Association counsel petitioned to remove Magistrate Otto H. Droege. Referee William H. Willis had earlier heard the charges and stated Droege had followed precedent set by other magistrates.
Dr William Bull shown improving after Richard Croker's bedside visit at the Hotel Plaza in New York. Croker descended from Lakewood to visit, praising his old friend and inviting a convalescent trip to Croker's Glencairn estate in Ireland. Dr Bull aims to recover and travel to Ireland to see Croker.
Promoters led by John M. Parker unveil a $1,000,000 plan to establish a Washington office building where each Southern state can maintain exhibits and a staff to attract Northern investment. The drive, backed by 227,000 pledged within hours, seeks to showcase Southern resources like coal, sugar, and cane, promising a major industrial shift.
Albert S Hoogs teller at Beverly Savings Bank faces a Salem District Court warrant likely to be executed tomorrow for a 9300 shortage. He was ill after an overdose yesterday as bank officials and a four member committee disclosed the loss. The bank remains protected by a bonding company and not endangered by the deficit.
The evolving case centers on P. J. Keiran once president of Fidelity Funding and his bid to gain control of United States Mortgage and Trust Company through allied figures George M. Cumming George W. Young and LeRoy Baldwin. A $4.5 million contract for majority stock was arranged with Mutual Life Insurance, then shuffled among investors and later not executed. Officials from Carnegie Trust Columbia Trust and Lincoln National Bank dispute ties, while John W. Gates reportedly holds a Fidelity Funding note now written off. The federal court faces a state versus federal receivership clash today as Keiran remains missing awaiting creditors.
Fort William Ont Dec 11 The steamer Sir Thomas Shaughnessy sails with grain ending navigation at the head of the Great Lakes. Forty five million bushels of wheat remain with farmers while sixty million bushels of this year's crop have been shipped or marketed at elevators.
Oscar Pomeroy claiming to be John the Baptist ran through Hackensack business districts firing at people, stealing, and hijacking a wagon. Cornered near the Palisades, he was wounded twice, captured, and sent to Morris Plains asylum after boasting of battles in the Philippines and producing papers from a 29th Infantry unit.
Calcutta reports the council adopting a summary justice bill to empower the government against sedition. It enables swift trial for criminals and harsh action against dangerous societies such as the Voluntess, an organization of machine operators with about fifteen thousand members. Lord Minto urged stamping out the conspiracy aiming at assassinations and discrediting British rule.
London dec 11 at Mansion House a meeting on government ownership of submarine cables drew strong backing from Lord Mat of London and other dignitaries. Speakers backed a universal empire message system and state control to cut charges between England Canada and the United States with promises of support from Mr Lemieux and other officials. Lemieux plans to sail for New York aboard the Amerika tomorrow.
Two hundred sailors landed from a Haitian gunboat and took control of Gonaives in the name of Geert Simon. The Dolphin’s guard was not needed as American citizens were not molested. A landing party stood at the wharf but formal administration under General Simon was not recoiled at Port-au-Prince.
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