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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
4
Senator Frye introduces a plan for a national university to be established here with a government institution of learning. Mr Scott Bonge supports the establishment of a park around the filtration plant, delivering a favorable report on the proposal.
Senator Scott from the Committee on Public Building and Grounds favors the bill to complete the park around the filtration plant. The measure, with War Department amendments, allows land purchase in square 7126 and allocates eight thousand dollars from the appropriation for the filtration plant.
Senator Daliter filed a favorable report on the La Follette bill aiming at mobility of common carriers to their employees. The measure faced lengthy hearings by the Senate Agriculture and Forestry Committee with witnesses from Farmers Terminal Grain Company and state grain dealer associations describing grain inspection practices and exchange procedures in Chicago and St Louis.
The Senate adjourned late with no action on the Dolliver topic and Hague arbitration debates. Congress passed an agricultural appropriation totaling 31,608,808 dollars amid a filibuster by Democrats and a testy, tight session marked by party clashes.
Secretary Cortelyou forwarded to the House a recommendation for a new Bureau of Engraving and Printing building. He favors a fireproof structure about 30 by 500 feet with interior courts, a four story basement, and a site adjacent to the present building, with total cost estimated at 2,200,000 dollars.
A bill introduced to establish a system of postal savings banks authorizes designated post offices to accept deposits from any person ten years or older, with $125 to open and maximum deposits cap, and provides minimal interest. It directs funds to be held in national banks and outlines postmaster compensation and safeguards from taxation. The measure awaits further committee consideration.
Senator Brandegee reported a favorable Senate bill authorizing government acquisition of a national forest in the White Mountains and Lowhorn Appalachians with a five million dollar appropriation. The measure, not amended, awaits a written report within a week. House Judiciary Committee review on constitutional features is anticipated before action.
Hearings opened before the House Ways and Means Committee on a bill by Mr Tawne of Minnesota to impose an internal revenue tax on every prize coupon given with tobacco products sold in the United States. John W Yerkes testified for the Independent tobacco manufacturers urging a favorable report as hearings continue today.
Tired Women suffer from worry and overwork causing headaches nervousness backache and debility. Dr Miles Nervine is praised as a nerve tonic that soothes nerves promotes refreshing sleep and body restoration. Mrs W H Bozarth of Hamilton Missouri testifies it has strengthened her nerves and improved her condition, with money back if the first bottle fails.
Mrs. Helen Pierce Gres testified before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs charging brutal mistreatment of Indians by agents, naming Secretary Garfield and Senators Carter and Dixon. She described six arrests, attempts to flag insantity charges, and alleged misconduct on reservations including the Crow and irrigation project areas, with claimed ties to officials and policy failures.
The district appropriation bill faced a narrow defeat when minority leader John Sharp Williams blasted a loud no as the House debated. Gardner of Michigan had moved to enter the bill into Committee of the Whole but Williams’s firm opposition swayed the chamber. The House ruled the noes valid and voted down the measure, planning to revisit it tomorrow after war claims receive priority and eight hours of debate were allotted between Gardner and Burleson of Texas.
A Detroit inquiry heard that an attorney for the Electric Boat Company pressed a Congress member over submarine legislation. State Senator Edinborough testified that WD Gordon pressed Mr Loud as the Naval Affairs Committee investigated graft claims. Edinborough described witness tensions and questioned Gordon's lobbying role amid political maneuvering.
The Senate confirmed Dr David Jayne Hill as Ambassador to Germany and also approved Arthur M Beaupre as Minister to The Hague and Spencer F Eddy to the Argentine Republic. A cotton claims amendment by Senator Bacon was debated, limiting payments to individuals while preserving state rights, as the arbitration treaty with The Hague and treaties with Malta and Italy were ratified. The session adjourned with executive proceedings and no further action on the land-disposition bill.
A delegation of over thirty undergraduates from the Intercollegiate Civic League pressed Speaker Cannon at the Capitol to join or support their push for gradual reform toward perfection. Cannon urged practicality and unity, saying government must progress step by step and include both supporters and dissenters as people. The group also met with Secretary Straus and called on President Roosevelt and Vice President Fairbanks.
The Campbell anti bucket shop bill clears the House District Committee meeting yesterday. It will be reported with amendments from Ogden Rund of the Consolidated Stock Exchange of New York. Amendments provide dissolution for violators and clearer definitions of bucket shop and bucket shopping.
Gov Charles E Hughes of New York and James Bryce British Ambassador have accepted invitations to speak at the Founders Day exercises at Carnegie Institute in Pittsburg on April 30 It is not yet known whether Andrew Carnegie will attend.
Representative McLachlan of California challenged Smith over Pinchot and Owens River water rights. McLachlan credited California officials with supporting a President action and noted Kahn was abroad when the matter reached the President. Smith disputed the factual accuracy of the delegation’s letter and its reference to any specific tract.
House action approved an $11 50 806 appropriation for soil investigations after nine days of floor debate. Chairman Scott opposed the amendment raising concerns about a top soil bureau official. The vote was 142 to 126, with Democrats pressing for the treasury surplus road fund and other amendments including cooperation with the Post Office and tests of paper making via plant cultivation.
A letter from the executive committee of the Asiatic Islah Association urges Representative Jenkins to withhold approval of disciplinary findings against Judge Wilfley. It argues no grounds for impeachment exist, cites alleged injustices, praises his court demeanor, and expresses support from named signers in the jurisdiction.
Commissioner of Indian Affairs John C. Leupp addressed Carlisle graduates and defended his remarks on trimming government gratuities. He stated his aim was to phase out unnecessary nonreservation schools, asserting no drastic action and promising clear communication when he opposes Carlisle.
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