Wealthy diplomats cited as obstacle to envoy pay rise
Representatives Perkins and Slayden urged higher pay for ambassadors arguing only wealthy men can afford foreign postings. They complained current salaries force social representation standards, housing costs, and living expenses on diplomats, while allies pushed for legislative approval of increased funding amid House debates on the diplomatic and consular appropriation.
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Congress Debates Diplomatic Bill and Treaty Actions
Congress condensed reports note a bill restricting federal courts from issuing injunctions and restraining state officers. five treaties including Canadian boundary and Great Lakes agreements ratified. Eulogies for late Senators Morgan and Pettus to be delivered at noon. House to meet at 11:30.
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Hobson Says Big Navy Fight Will Continue
Representative Hobson of Alabama, who led the President's naval battle in Congress for four ships, told the White House the fight for a large navy will proceed. He said battles are decided beyond skirmishes and blamed party division for limiting votes.
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District bill to be reported to Senate next Monday
The District subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee finished consideration of the Pastrict appropriation bill and will report it to the Senate. Today is set aside for eulogies of late Senators Morgan and Pettus, so the District bill will be taken up next Monday. The Senate District Committee met yesterday morning but the regular meeting did not occur and will not meet again until next Friday.
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Tennessee Representative Introduces Highway Extension Bill
Representative Sims of Tennessee introduced a bill in the House to extend Minnesota avenue northeast from Whitting Lane subdivision to connect with Minnesota avenue in South Forty West with a ninety foot width. Commissioners are authorized to begin condemnation proceedings in the District Supreme Court within ninety days after passage of the act.
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Paper Trust Fight Looms as Cannon Warns of Inquiry
Speaker Cannon and the House Ways and Means Committee threaten a congressional inquiry into the International Paper Company if the Attorney General does not demonstrate substantial action soon. The dispute centers on price rises tied to paper supply and protests blame the paper trust for output control and scarcity. The proposed inquiry would examine supply sources, production methods, and distribution of wood pulp products.
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Legislative Briefs Show Senate Actions and Panama Canal Bill
Senate moves include a $3 settlement note for Sweden. nomination of John W Jackson for Columbi a postmaster. and a Panama Canal bill authorizing public land leases for twenty five years to spur agriculture. Also under discussion are commodities clause extension to 1918, and an omnibus lighthouse bill aiding widows and dependents of perilous service with quarterly pay and ration support.
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Burto nly speech links depression to extravagance and misdirected capital
Representative Burton of Ohio traced the current business depression to public and private extravagance, a lack of harmony between production branches, and capital absorbed in anticipation of future demand. He cited hydro projects, subways, canals, and new factories as examples of investments that misallocate resources. He urged coordinated measures to avert recurring downturns and warned against prolonging distress through imprudent capital use.
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May Reconsider Bet Bill In Senate Aide Race Track
Congress shows interest in a District gambling bill. It could repeal Benning race track rights but may invite broader betting issues near Washington. House may send the measure back to the District Committee for fuller study amid wording changes and appropriation terms.
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Old Correspondent on Visit to House Press Gallery
Charles A Pillsbury editor of the Republican Journal of Belfast Maine, and a member of the first committee of correspondents, visited the House press gallery yesterday after many years. He helped manage the gallery when Blaine first became Speaker in 1869. The 1868 committee also included Gen Boynton and George Adams. Only two veterans remain in the gallery from Pillsbury’s era, W B Shaw and W C MacBride.
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White House callers list includes lawmakers and officials
Friday April 11 visitors to the White House include Senators Gamble and Van De Kamp? No, see list: Senator Gamble of South Dakota. Representatives Denby and Smith of Michigan. Diekema and W Ang eh of Michigan. Fasset(t) and Bennett of New York. Calder of New York. Hobson of Alabama. Pearre of Maryland. Seth Low former New York mayor. Civil Service Commissioner McIlhenny. Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Beek. Manhattan banker Winthrop Michael J. Dady of Brooklyn.
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Army Pay Increase Likely As Conferees Agree
Senate and House conferees reach agreement on pay raises for all Army branches. Dispute remains over barracks and quarters funding as Senate increases total appropriation to 34.5 million with strict post construction limits. House conferees argue the Senate plan could concentrate spending in one region. Hull leads House opposition and postponement of further bill action until his return.
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Plan to Offset Democrats by Anti Filibuster Resolution
An anti filibuster resolution introduced by Mr Parker of New Jersey Republican proposes amending the rules to allow the Speaker to order that the names of members voting yea or nay be recorded as they pass by tellers. Names would be entered on the journal at the request of one fifth of those present without a roll call unless the Speaker orders one.
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Senate Debates Injunction Powers and Bankruptcy Substitution
The Senate debated curbing federal court injunctions with Heyburn opposing a measure and Burkett seeking to substitute a bill banning injunctions except in bankruptcy. The discussion focused on constitutionality, delays for western courts, and alternative safeguards. Minor measures passed, an executive session followed, and Sir La Follette, recently ill, expects to attend soon.
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White Supremacy to Insure Peace in South Declared
Georgia legislator argues for disfranchisement of Southern blacks to secure white control and peace. He rejects technical education as a solution, warns of two-class society, and claims no danger of amalgamation while promising eventual black disfranchisement as numbers grow in other states.
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