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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
26
Fragmented text shows lawmakers split on reform measures while civic groups push for commissions and expert drafts. Pages discuss political parties, legislative channels, and the challenge of balancing economy, tax policy, and public finance amid a tense session.
A listing of high level attendees at a White House event includes Secretary Taft and Secretary Metcalf with Navy top officials Secretary Newberry and Senator Warren, plus multiple senators, representatives from several states, and officials such as Dr. Walzyr Wiman and the surgeon general.
Senate adjourned a session without final action on the Canadian boundary treaty amid misgivings about the line in the Northwest and a mining camp dispute in British Columbia. Opponents question line clarity and potential U.S. rights, while executive session treaties with Britain and other nations are noted as identical to prior pacts.
Republicans in the House caucus discuss a revised currency bill with leaders claiming tentative agreement on a measure from the finance committee. The plan, similar to the Vreeland bill and tied to amendments from Aldrich and Sperher Cannon, aims to advance currency legislation this session, with debates over sufficiency and possible Senate action.
The New York Spr 22 report states the currency commission of the American Bankers Association backs restraining emergency currency measures. It says such steps threaten confidence and seek a nonpartisan commission to keep currency issues out of the presidential campaign, warning against disruptive emergency laws.
Senators delayed on a joint resolution granting the President authority to handle Venezuela matters. The committee adjourned with plans for a special meeting to ensure full attendance before any action, date undecided. Secretary Root appeared and debate centered on the Canadian boundary treaty while discussed arbitration with Spain.
Lawmakers prepare to publish hearings showing irregularities in Secret Service deployments. Aged by Attorney General Bonaparte urges a regular Justice Department detective force to replace Secret Service operators, warning against agent provocateur risks. Wilkie’s denial draws floor debate as Tawney presses for public findings.
Representative Campbell reports favorably a repeal of a gas law section affecting local gas firms. Senator Sauter Oak proposes a DC street extension funded by assessments. A bill to acquire the Artley farm in Montgomery County for a national park is advanced with a $25,000 appropriation. An amendment to the sundry fiscal bill adjusts collector salaries in Georgetown.
The New York Bermudez Asphalt Company fights a Venezuelan government case before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. It filed an answer through its New York counsel to a protest by Lucretia Posterlis and contests that an American concessionaire cannot be barred from appealing to its government. The Bermudez firm admits a $1000 payment to Gen Matos, but says it was made under duress for company protection during Venezuela’s revolution.
Richard Crane of Chicago renews an offer to fund a Washington statue honoring General Montgomery Meigs. Senator Slonkins will push if Library Committee softens, as Senator Hopkins vows not to reintroduce the resolution without broader Senate support. Meigs aided the Washington aqueduct, Capitol dome construction, and Capitol wings.
The Senate discussed naval appropriations for two battleships with funding to begin immediately. A vote on whether to build two or four ships was expected today while the House suspended rules on three minor bills. Warner resumed remarks on the Brownsville affair but did not finish. The House met with no major business.
The House, voting 19 in the affirmative, defeated a bill to import foreign white laborers into Hawaii. The measure, backed by Hayes, Prince David, and Bennet, faced opposition from Williams, Bonynge, Clark, Burnett, and Fitzgerald who warned it would erode the alien contract labor law. The session recessed from 4:46 pm to 11:30 am.
The hearing on prohibition was kept from Mrs Nuttiorn by vigorous preparations and House guards. Father O Rowthe and Personal Liberty League spokesmen Rourke and Der criticized laws while recounting Maine experiences with drink and dry towns. Laurel Maryland, once dry then wet, illustrates how prohibition shifts impact communities and enforcement issues.
The Federal grand jury opened an inquiry into the Fiber and Manila Paper Manufacturers Association in New York on April 22. It heard MA Marcuse of Richmond, Virginia, and will resume to determine if the group and related associations operate in restraint of trade under the Sherman Act.
Representative Carlin of Virginia will introduce a resolution in the House calling on the Secretary of War to investigate the removal of Jefferson Davis's name from Cabin John Bridge. The mystery has prompted speculation about Stanton erasing the name, with no definite conclusions. A follow up measure may demand restoring the name to its former place on the bridge.
The naval appropriation bill spurred quick political maneuvering as the White House sought funds for two battleships while Senators debated four ships. Hale and Foraker pressed for immediate money, citing strategic needs, while Taft’s army expansion speech drew attention to broader defense plans. Debate touched on cows and automobiles in the bill, provoking humorous exchanges before resuming consideration of battleship provisions.
The House Public Buildings and Grounds committee agreed to report an omnibus public buildings bill this week with about 29.0 million dollars in appropriations. Senator Scott urged adding a new department building in Washington and warned of a hard fight if not included, while noting the bill would pass under a 40 minute debate rule.
The Public Buildings and Grounds Committee plans a public bill to fund a site purchase for a new city post office near Union Station, about 500000 dollars. It also contemplates a broader package including a proposed State Justice and Commerce and Labor complex, likely to pass in the Senate and be added to the bill. The overall package totals about 23000000 dollars, with emphasis on essential structures. Bureau of Engraving and Printing expansions are to be handled separately in sundry items.
President Roosevelt signed the employers liability act after Attorney General Bonaparte ruled it constitutional. The measure makes railroads and other common carriers engaged in inter state commerce liable for injuries or deaths of employees caused by carrier negligence or defective equipment. The law applies to territories, D C, Panama Canal Zone, and possessions, with no assumption of risk when safety statutes were violated. It also voids contracts or devices trying to exempt carriers from liability.
The House Judiciary Committee held that the Lever-Carrier bill appropriating 5000000 for government purchase of Appalachian and White Mountain forest lands is unconstitutional. It also decided to report that if forest reserves aid navigability, government acquisition is constitutional. The Rivers and Harbors Committee may review the navigability question.
Ferd Warner, a member of the house of delegates, convicted of bribery and sentenced to two years, obtained appeal bond and plans to remain in his seat to finish his term expiring next April. Fred W Priesmeyer, also indicted, was continued until April 27.
The War Department weighs requisitioning troops from the army of Cuban pacification due to troop shortages in several home departments and the Midwest. About directly 000 U.S. troops are in Cuba, with officials arguing some could be spared for United States service. General Ma Foon and General Barry oppose changes before the February withdrawal and Cuban republic reestablishment. Further study planned before any action.
The gunboat Dubuque, then at Port of Prince Haiti, will be used by American Minister Russell at Caracas to carry dispatches from Venezuela to the Curacao or Port of Spain cable stations. It will also carry any State Department messages. Orders were sent to the Dubuque’s commander directing a voyage to Curacao.
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