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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
3
Washington observers report the House defeated a measure aimed at penalizing officials who disclose secret information affecting markets. Debate highlighted the mercy and pace of postwar naval funding, with leaders clashing over a major battleship appropriation and Navy spending oversight.
After 70 days of deliberation the senate passed the railroad rate bill by 71 to 3 with Foraker Morgan and Pettus voting against. The house faced a dramatic circling of opposition as Democrats led by Williams of Mississippi mounted their first major fili bust er in years to block a bill paying estate funds to Samuel Lee’s heirs. The measure, supported by Republicans and Democrats over multiple terms, was finally approved.
Washington notes show a Senate day focused on reviewing committee amendments including a provision allowing the Interstate Commerce Commission to fix rates. A long debate arose over discretion to preserve rates and questions of constitutionality as the session ended for the day. In Washington, the House passed the naval appropriation bill after two weeks of debate, but defeated an amendment to allow open market purchases of naval materials. A separate vote granted a 4 percent differential to Pacific Coast ship bidders.
The consideration of the rate bill in committee of the whole was concluded, and the measure was reported to the Senate where there will be opportunity to review and alter all provisions. This update comes from Washington with a note dated May 16.
May 15 Washington dispatch reports General Allen chief signal officer orders the duplex system installment on the Alaska cables to boost capacity by about 75 percent as commercial business remains heavy. Separately the US Supreme Court denied a rehearing petition in the Chicago traction cases.
The Interstate Commerce Commission resumes investigations in Philadelphia on May 16 into alleged railroad coal company ties. Focus will cover stock ownership by Pennsylvania Railroad officials and car distribution discrimination, with the Baltimore and Ohio railroad also examined.
In Washington on May 14 the senate passed the railroad rate bill with no amendments after a full day of debate. Amendments, including those aimed at shielding railroad injury liability for workers, were laid on the table or defeated. The interstate commerce committee will report the independent house bill on employee injury liability. Meantime the house considered District of Columbia government bills and completed reorganizing Washington’s public schools before adjourning for lack of a quorum.
Reports reach the State department of a new revolutionary movement against President Caceres in Santo Domingo with Porto Rico as base of operations. Ex President Morales and Jiminez are named as leaders and neutrality laws are to be enforced at the Porto Rico governor level to block departure of any hostile expedition.
Daily steamer service from Portland except Sunday at 7:00 a m connects with C XN trains at Lyle for Goldendale arriving 7:35 p m The Dalles steamer arrives 6 80 p m The The Dalles steamer runs daily except Sunday at 7:00 a m C R N trains from Seas at 6:15 a m connect for Portland arriving p m Meals are served on all steamers and wagons may be accommodated For rates berth reservations and details contact S McDonald agent Portland General Office Portland Or
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