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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1906
Page
3
Washington reports show the senate spent most of February 9 debating the gent deficiency bill including Patterson’s amendment to exempt canal workers from the eight hour law and its defeat. The house meanwhile fast tracked private pension bills for veterans and adjusted tariff provisions.
The house approved the Hepburn railroad rate bill by 346 to 7 with all nays from Republicans. The roll call followed a seven day debate on government rate making while several members were paired and did not vote. In the Senate, expectations of Paterson canvass drama faded as lawmakers entered executive session after a day of routine measures.
Washington delegates clash over amendments as the House nears final action on the railroad rate bill with fierce objections and defeats. Senate drama unfolds with Bailey attempting to enforce party discipline on Patterson in Gor man’s absence.
Wallace testified before the Senate Inter Oceanic Canal Committee and described his clashes with Secretary Taft and Cromwell over his right to resign for what he judged as the enterprise’s welfare. He warned he could be dismissed at any time.
Representative Jones introduced a bill raising $120,000 to establish and maintain experimental farms across Washington to identify crops best suited to different regions. He also secured an Agriculture Department order to drain 30,000 acres of swamp land in Stevens county, which would become valuable farmland once drained.
Washington reports a sensation as Paterson Democrat Colp moved to declare the caucus retirement unconstitutional. Gallinger fixed a shipping bill vote for Wednesday at 3 pm while Teller opposed it. Foraker opposed delaying statehood action. In the House, railroad rate bill debates continued with speculated completion by Wednesday evening and possible final passage that day.
Senator Fulton plans to vigorously oppose a bill reported to repeal the timber and stone act unless an amendment allocates 25 percent of public timber sale proceeds to the county where the timber lies. The measure would place all public timber land under government title with sales only at appraised value, creating permanent reservations and depriving counties of future tax benefits.
Washington lawmakers move the Howell naturalization bill toward passage after slight amendments. The measure would require filing 90 days before the hearing, delay issuing final papers 30 days after the hearing, and permit appeals from court orders.
Reports in Berlin claim Germany and the United States agreed on a one year tariff arrangement but inquiries at the American embassy and the foreign office show the report is false. The foreign office remains cautiously hopeful.
President's special commissioner W J Calhoun arrived in Washington and met Secretary Root to discuss his report on the asphalt dispute with Venezuela. The White House reiterates demand for a settlement of at least part of the asphalt company's claims, rejecting Venezuelan contention.
Washington February 5 The Senate irrigation committee approved a favorable report on Senator Heyburn’s measure to create 160 acre townsites on government irrigation tracts. It requires the interior secretary to sell water rights for municipal and domestic use to the towns and allows water sales for power.
Wahkiacus and Go lendale steamer services link with C R N trains via Lyle, with daily departures 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. The Goldendale connections arrive Portland by 6 p.m. Excellent meals and team accommodations aboard. berths and space available through 8 McDonald, Portland office.
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