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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
25
Conferees approve a merchant marine measure giving priority to shipping interests of America and allowing ships to be sold to foreign buyers as agreed upon. The decision reflects a push to strengthen U S maritime commerce and national fleets.
Washington June 8 A sweeping merchant marine bill would empower a seven member shipping board to charter or sell government vessels to American concerns, limit foreign ownership, and promote construction of new ships. The measure aims to ensure American control of coastwise and foreign trade with a five year funding plan and rates set by the board for carryings. Senate and House action was expected to shape final provisions before Saturday.
London lights report the House of Commons resuming its debate on the home rule bill. Key amendments were pressed, including a sub clause reserving imperial Parliament control of armed forces which was defeated, and a clause allowing Irish postal services under Irish parliaments in two stages which drew cross party opposition. The government agreed to revisit the matter later as debates continued. Walter Hume Long praised police service records amid tense exchanges and warnings of gendarmes.
The United States Mail Steamship Company with Francis R Mayer as president will begin operations this fall. Charles Mayer and his son Francis Mayer control the firm, former owners of France Canada Steamship. Dock facilities are planned in New York and Gos t om, with North River piers, an upper passenger deck, and a lower cargo deck. Possible use of North German Lloyd ships discussed.
Washington June 2 An executive order authorized the Alien Property Custodian to sell the Hamburg-American Line pier at New York Inp designated Pier 83.
The striking longshoremen deferred action on returning to work awaiting Governor Smith’s plan. He pledged to personally plead before the Interstate Commerce Commission to secure a raise if workers resume, while stressing no action possible while idle. A large turnout heard appeals for good faith and a prompt return to stabilize shipments.
Washington June 3 The House Judiciary Committee ordered data on war time emergency laws aside with exceptions for the Lever Food and Meat Control act and Trading With the Enemies. Chairman Wilstead said he would try to have action before Saturday. The debate would be limited to forty minutes if rules were invoked. The measure would likely reopen liquor sale restrictions and faces opposition despite prior veto and enforcement law disputes.
A Missouri Representative Igoe urged the committee to repeal parts of the food control act while a Volastexd report argued the law’s profiteering provisions are stronger than any congressionally possible under peace powers. The debate touched wartime authority and the need to regulate trade with Germany and allies.
A Rhode Island summer resort weathered a major incident causing about $100,000 in damage. Westerly officials reported extensive effects on the hotel and surrounding facilities as crews assessed the scene after the event.
A fire today burned Bansett Tier and the Joss isle hotel, estimated at 100000 dollars. The hotel, recently remodeled, suffered damage on the first floor as the road to the avenue opened. M. K. Bennet of the city reported difficulty saving belongings as the blaze spread to nearby cottages.
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