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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1916
Page
3
A House subcommittee reported on a Griffin bill to grant indefinite leave to superannuated postal workers. The plan would allow civil service officers to decide fitness case by case. It notes aging staff and argues retirement could save about $50 a month per retiree, while preserving essential service and avoiding mass dismissals.
Students from McKinley Manual Train and Central High presented a vaudeville style program featuring a stage show by the Tech Orchestra led by Poof Dore Walton. The event included fashion and musical numbers, with numerous students recruited from both schools and a repeat performance planned for tomorrow night in Central.
The judiciary subcommittee favored reporting the Poindexter bill for a District delegate in the House. The District committee continued hearings on the Johnson Hollin school forum bill adjourning to meet at 10 this forenoon. The post office subcommittee favorably reported the Griffin bill granting indefinite leave of absence to superannuated postal employees.
The final day of general debate on the army reorganization bill featured a push for a larger navy. Senator Stone urged a offensive fleet to defend U S rights globally while Senator Borah argued to drop federal volunteer and national guard provisions to expand naval force. Critics of naval policy also targeted England and Germany.
The education subcommittee of the House District committee nears end of hearings on the community forum bill. Miss Margaret Wilson says opponents’ arguments could support the bill. Rev Dr John McMurray and Rev Wilber Crafts oppose the plan citing church influence, school disruption, and potential misuse of forums.
Special to The Washington Post reports that International News Service added a key beat by securing the exclusive news of Gen Carranza demanding U S troops withdraw from Mexico. The agency delivered the full text hours before Washington State Department receipt, credited to its organization and correspondents at Queretaro and other news hubs.
A minority report from the House committee on naval affairs argues against the Tillman bill to spend 11 million dollars for a government armor plate plant. It says such a plant would likely cost 15 million or more, and urges funding the navy afloat instead. It also notes private industry can supply all required armor and supports preparedness through private plant growth.
Frank J. Hogan Republican candidate for national committeeman urged Retail Merchants' Association members to organize pledges for suffrage in the District and push the issue into party platforms during last night’s Raleigh gathering. He stressed mobilizing business leaders to back public questions.
Washington report notes the United States and Mexico exchange notes on Villa pursuit. It says the expedition lacks formal warrant under the proposed agreement and discusses withdrawal talks, while detailing possible plans for relief of any beleaguered column along the border and reactions in Parral and at the border. It also lists postmaster nominations in Virginia.
Warren Maxwell of Connecticut won the annual oratorical contest under the Leo XIII Lyceum with The New International ism. John M. Zerbey of Pennsylvania took second with The Stage and Sia Decline, among other competitors and judges listed.
Dispatches from Carranza and reports in Washington show a diplomatic clash over American troops in Mexico after Parral fighting. Officials warn that continuing occupation without Mexican approval risks a broader war, urging a negotiated compromise to delay Villa pursuit and withdraw with face-saving terms.
The State Department collects facts on German submarine warfare since Lusitania. The Sussex case grows stronger as evidence challenges Germany's denials. Additional affidavits on the Sussex attack are due aboard the St Paul in New York, with cabinet review expected. Chairman Stone may confer with Wilson or Lansing as diplomacy unfolds.
Attorney General Gregory told the Senate that releasing the DOJ findings on Standard Oil dissolution would be incompatible with the public interest. The report notes that the dissolved firms remain controlled by the same men, raising questions about the decree and gasoline price movements. Rumors persist of a renewed probe led by Charles Morrigan, with the department seeking evidence on price spikes.
Cabled press dispatches from Paris indicate the French government possesses documents naming the commander and the submarine number involved in the Sussex incident. Officials at the State Department said if the American embassy in Paris fails to report, Ambassador Sharp would be instructed to inquire with the French government.
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