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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
4
Representative Smith introduced measures limiting district matters, guaranteeing an eight hour work day on government projects and fixing the time limit for refunds on erroneously paid taxes. The proposed actions seek to curb delays, standardize labor hours, and ensure prompt financial redress for taxpayers.
Senate introduces bills to amend damages for grade changes near Union Station and to add Fifteenth Street northwest. Favorable report authorized to erect a courthouse addition for the Court of Appeals. House introduces bills to abolish the death penalty for murder in the first degree. Limit refund period for erroneous taxes to three years and regulate district contract labor hours. Amendments address street grade damages from Union Station construction.
Representative Scott of Kansas introduces a bill to amend the District of Columbia code restricting death penalty use and favoring life imprisonment. He argues execution fails as a deterrent, citing historical practice, while other measures seek labor contract reforms and street grade damage provisions with deadlines and building needs for the DC courthouse project.
The House Banking and Currency Committee decided to hold daily hearings for a week on the Aldrich currency bill. The action was taken by a majority, with the committee reporting the bill to the Senate. The proposal to punish defaming statements against national banks was referred to a subcommittee for consideration and report.
New York April 1 currency reform bills including the Aldrich and Fowler measures will be discussed at the York Chamber of Commerce meeting. The currency committee will oppose both bills and urge creation of a six senator six representative six lay member currency commission to study banking and currency and report to the President by January 1.
Gifford Pinchot chief of the Forestry Bureau responds to floor attacks by Monell and Smith among others. He writes to Pollard defending his conduct and denying any payment to newspapers or magazines to praise the bureau. He also denies instigating attacks on public men and the misuse of public funds.
The Senate passed a bill authorizing construction of a dam on the Snake River in Washington. Much of the day was spent on adjudicating claims of states against the government over proceeds of public lands. The Senate adjourned at 1 to meet again at noon. The House continued debate on the agricultural appropriation bill and adjourned at 4 46 to meet at noon today.
A Pettus prepared report read in the Senate supports favorable action on a bill to repeal Revised Statutes section 3450, which barred paying prewar claims against the United States to those not proving loyalty. The report cites amnesty proclamations and Armstrong’s case, noting presidential pardons restored rights and effectively repealing the statute. The bill passed without opposition after the report.
House Judiciary Committee cleared the liability bill for speedy report. Amendments redraft the measure, removing President’s plan to extend railroad liability to mail clerks and omitting the 26 percent punitive damages provision. The bill, supported by Sterling, will be reported to the House for a Monday suspension and aims to abolish contributory negligence as a bar to recovery, letting juries deduct damages by the employee’s share of fault.
The House Committee on the Judiciary voted to table the Wilfley report until the subcommittee testimony is printed and reviewed by the full committee. It will then consider whether impeachment proceedings should be recommended in the Senate. The subcommittee found insufficient grounds for impeachment but censured the judge for harshness and bench mistakes.
A House Claims Committee hearing reviewed the Southern Pacific Company's $1,600,000 request for reimbursement over Colorado River damming and flood control in Southern California, aimed at saving Imperial Valley. Maxwell Evarts and E Grunsky presented findings. Grunsky urged reducing the claim by roughly $500,000. No decision was reached.
A House Foreign Affairs Committee meeting discussed Longworth and Perkins bills to acquire lands and buildings for U S diplomatic establishments in major capitals. Proposals aim to create U S owned embassies in London Paris Berlin St Petersburg Rome Vienna Madrid Brussels The Hague Tokyo and Mexico City with estimated costs around 200000 each.
Representative Kewin Denby argues for frugal, modest living by American diplomats abroad. He warns excess wealth signals diminish the republic, prefers ministers as people’s representatives over Mayfair circles, and calls for suitable, restrained residences to lessen costly contrasts.
James B. McEwan was nominated yesterday by the President to be postmaster at Albany, WN. Charles L. Peacock of Tennessee was named to be surveyor of customs for the port of Chattanooga, and Thomas V. McAlister of Mississippi to be receiver of public moneys at Jackson Mississippi.
A Alaska lawyer Boggstt told the House Committee on Territories that Alaska is not ready for territorial government. He argued a sparse white population under 80,000 across vast areas favors existing court rule and doubts a delegate legislature could function without constant Congress intervention. Delegate Cale defended the bill saying hardy pioneer residents deserve territorial governance.
Representative Clark of Florida assailed Attorney General Bonaparte alleging ignorance of the law and unfitness to lead the Department of Justice. Caulfield defended probes into peonage cases and money paid to a researcher, arguing the department’s vigilance is necessary. The debate yielded no change in Bonaparte’s status and the resolution was tabled. Progress reported on the agricultural appropriation bill and road-building inquiries, with Payne and Williams sparring over surplus funds for state road construction.
An Arkansan woman credits Grape-Nuts and cream with ending years of indigestion and weakness. She reports dropping from illness and weight loss to regaining strength, gaining eight pounds in eight weeks, and no longer needing medicines. The testimonial recalls Postum Co. claims and The Road to Wellville.
Senate reports adverse on two bills to reinstate discharged Brownsville battalion soldiers. Foraker asked calendar placement for early debate. Warren led minority report opposing both measures. Democrats generally oppose reinstatement. debate shifts to dam across Snake River and land homestead provisions amid filibuster fears and potential $8 million settlement costs.
A Senate Judiciary Committee report is expected after a proposed liquor compromise following the Supreme Court ruling that the Wilson act is unconstitutional. The plan would bar railroads and express companies from acting as consignors agents, arguing Congress can decide what carriers may do to prevent liquor from entering states under police powers.
Secretary Root spoke to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about Hague arbitration treaties now pending. The committee favored reporting the general treaty for pacific settlement of international disputes, an amendment to the 1889 convention with material additions.
In the Senate yesterday the unfinished business was a bill to pay the States their share of funds from public land sales. Originating in 187? the measure doubles as relief from a 28 million loaned to states in 1837, with compound interest estimates suggesting the present value of the debt would be about 900 million under the plan.
Senator Knox proposes a 30000 dollar government monument fund for Germantown Pennsylvania to mark the first permanent settlement. Senate committee reports several city building appropriations from Muskogee and Minot to Wallingford and Kansas City with varied sums. Simmons pushes a 100000 dollar survey for a sixteen foot deep New York to Wilmington waterway corridor. Fortifications for Puget Sound tentatively approved at up to 169 million dollars, with over 4 million already funded. A limited free trade bill seeks to place cheaper foreign goods on the free list. Hearings open on the Kimball bill to shield labor from convict competition, with debate led by Slayden and opposed by Edward Boyle.
Cleveland April 1 Prof Henry W Elliott signs statement denying any disparagement of John Hay in his report on the seal question printed by order of the Senate and later withdrawn He says the paper shows progress toward a fair settlement and praises the Senators action as deserved by them.
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