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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
4
Desertion bill offered by commissioners Mak Sang deems it misdemeanor to neglect wife or minor children. Representative Smith Martin presents bill for selection of department site. measure rejected.
Adverse report authorized to appoint a commission for site selection for state justice and labor department buildings on government property near the Washington Monument. Gallinger to purchase land south of Pennsylvania Avenue between Botanic Garden and Fifteenth Street. Gallinger to establish probate and parole system for the District. House passed to appropriate 9 560 499 35 dollars for the District government fiscal year 1909. Introduced Smith to amend the law making it a misdemeanor to abandon or neglect support of a wife or minor children.
The District appropriation bill cleared the House carrying $950 less than the Senate version after amendments by Rep Washington Gardner Michigan. The measure aligns district estimates for 1906 at 13 798 124 and includes criminal penalties for neglecting family support and a new probationary framework for the District. A substitute bill for parole and juvenile probation was discussed and sent to the Senate committee, with future consideration of district buildings and administration.
The House Pistinet Committee plans a morning hearing on a probate fee bill aimed at fairer rules for the District. Register of Wills Tanner and Washington Bar Association president Fulton Lewis are set to testify. A subcommittee will also hear proposals to regulate employment agencies tomorrow at 10:29 AM. A judiciary subcommittee will discuss changes to the inferior court of the justice of the peace Tuesday at 11 AM.
The House special committee investigating Representative Lilley’s charges against Electric Boat will hear no more testimony until next Tuesday. Chairman Houtell said illness of Olmsted’s daughter prevented attendance and the panel needed time to prepare orderly evidence, so an adjournment was set to that date.
The district appropriation bill passed and the cannon resolutions calling for a paper trust investigation were reported and approved. The naval appropriation bill was reported and will be called on today. The House recessed at eight oclock until 11:30 this morning. The Senate was not in session but will convene at noon today.
President E Southard Parker of the Metropolitan National Bank opposed the Aldrich currency bill calling it undesirable and impracticable. He warned the proposed bonds purchase and reserve increase would endanger the country and endorsed asset currency. Committee heard few witnesses and adjourned without firm engagement, planning to reconvene if others appear.
The House vote eight to seven virtually tabled the ocean subsidy bill for mail ships to South America the Philippines Japan China and Australasia. The Senate had raised pay for second and third class vessels from 1 to 4 dollars per mile and the committee signaled no further action. Current rates stay at four cents per mile for first class twenty knots three cents for second class sixteen knots one cent for third class fourteen cents for fourth class twelve knots
Senate and House conferees reached agreement on a tuberculosis bill. It provides for registration of recognized cases, free sputum examination, and a $25 penalty for violations. The House withdrew its amend ment to disinfection of apartments after removal of tubercular patients. The measure will be reported to both houses and sent to the President for signature.
Belmont and Chandler issued a statement defending the origin and purpose of the publicity bills in Congress. They dispute Representative Gaines’s assertion about authorship and insist the measure aligns with state precedents and would publicize contributions to national party committees while leaving local rules to states. They note nineteen states already have publicity laws. A Chicago News item and a light verse about a burglar follow.
The naval bill reports favor two battleships instead of four while eight submarine torpedo boats are approved. The measure carries a total appropriation of 193,967,518 dollars, below the department’s estimate but higher than the current year. Plans include crews for listed ships and substantial funding for ordnance, armament, torpedoes, and new gun systems as Congress weighs the President’s naval program.
A list of visitors to the White House includes junior Borax of Idaho, WEEKS of Massachusetts, GOULDEN of New York, BENNET of New York, KAHN of California, OCONNELL of Massachusetts, FORNES of New York, WOOD of New Jersey, SMALL of North Carolina, WANGER of Pennsylvania, and MOORE of Pennsylvania in the April period, indicating a broad range of congressional and state representatives in attendance.
The Navy Secretary and the President back a two to four vessel plan. The committee notes that maintaining current naval strength in Europe would require at least six ships this year and the same in Asia. The minority insists on an irreducible minimum of four to satisfy both theaters.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee endorsed a favorable report on The Hague debt recovery treaty. Secretary Root and Judge Scott outlined aims, noting U S leadership persuaded others to forbear from forcible collections. Debate highlighted Western Hemisphere focus, with opposition from debtor powers and reservations from some states. The Venezuelan question awaits broader treaty review. Congress may grant presidential authority to address Castro and could authorize force if needed.
Late last night Thomas McCreary the New York horse trainer shot by Representative Heflin of Alabama remained in essentially unchanged condition at George Washington Hospital. Doctors say his chances for recovery are improving with no deterioration noted despite two convulsions in the afternoon and a favorable sign from the stagnant status.
The plan for a May 10 adjournment gains momentum in the House with Speaker Cannon’s support and Rep. Watson pushing for swift end to session. Senate leaders doubt readiness, while Watson seeks to enter the Indiana governor race and press constituents.
The Senate vote 257 to 0 sustains President Roosevelt's veto against transferring Commander William Wilmot White from retired to active Navy status. The veto cites it not being in the service's best interests. Arbitration treaties with Britain and Portugal and a naturalization treaty with Salvador advance from the Foreign Relations Committee.
Senator Henry C. Hansbrough of North Dakota learned of his mother Rebecca Hansbrough’s death in Portland Oregon on Tuesday at age ninety one. The senator is ill at home and cannot travel. his Roseburg Oregon based brother will handle funeral arrangements. Mrs Hansbrough had been an invalid for years and was in a Portland sanitarium for treatment.
Representative C. Carlin of Virginia’s highth district turned forty two yesterday. A birthday dinner at La Boheme drew prominent newspaper colleagues including Irving Norwood of the Washington Star and Gould Lincoln of the Washington Post, with Charles A. Hamilton of the Troy Times as toastmaster.
A proposed Boston to Key West inland waterway was discussed with President Roosevelt by House members Moore Small Goulden Wanger Capron and Barton. Moore reported from Savannah that a single Atlantic coast survey could connect water routes to allow vessels Boston to Key West without a sixteen foot channel to Beaufort. The bill seeks a survey from Boston to Key West.
South Bend Indiana April 8 funeral plans for Representative A L Brick were completed after Mrs Brick arrived. The body will lie in state in the courthouse rotunda tomorrow and Friday. The funeral is set for Friday afternoon at 2 o clock from his residence. Charles M Miller of Goshen, former Indiana attorney general and Republican gubernatorial hopeful, is named as a likely successor.
Prof Edward W Bemis of Cleveland spoke at the hearing on repealing the gas company capital increase law and on a bill to reduce gas prices. He urged cost based pricing, arguing gas need not exceed 5 to 6 cents per thousand cubic feet, and noted high candle power affects cost. Representatives of gas firms were not allowed to speak, with another hearing planned for their side.
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