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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
4
Amid partisan strain, Bodica allies oppose expensive legislation, urging use of regular channels. Both Houses consider tariff and currency reform, with commissions and civic federation proposals facing resistance as lawmakers seek controlled, expert-driven paths.
A fragmented roster from the White House event lists Secretary Taft and Secretary Metcalf with Navy officials, senators from multiple states, and numerous U.S. representatives. The document includes errors and misspellings but shows the attendance of many high ranking figures and a surgeon general.
Senate deferred ratification of the Canadian boundary treaty amid misgivings over the line in the Northwest and mining camp disputes. Opposition centered on special privileges for Britain and protests from Irish Americans, with broader questions about the treaty’s clarity and alignment with other international pacts.
House Republicans convene to discuss a proposed currency bill amid moves in the Senate and committee leaders from the Finance panel. A tentative accord seeks a measure shaping the currency legislation this session, with Aldrich and Cannon figures shaping debate and potential amendments.
The currency commission of the American Bankers Association urged a nonpartisan commission to study currency reform on April 22. It warned that emergency measures based on unsound principles could plunge the banking and commercial community into political conflict during the presidential campaign.
Senators on the Foreign Relations Committee delayed action on a joint Venezuela resolution granting the President broad authority. The panel informal discussion proposed a special meeting with full attendance before formal consideration. Secretary Root appeared as talks centered on the Canadian boundary treaty and related arbitration issues with Spain.
The story reports Secret Service Chief Wilkie denying that agents were used to violate the law. Rep Tawney, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, says the hearings will be released today for public judgment. Attorney General Bonaparte argues for a dedicated detective force for the Department of Justice to avoid agent provocateur concerns.
Representative Campbell reports House favoring repeal of the gas law section that empowers gas companies in the District to issue stock based on actual cash value. Senator Sauter Oak taps 202 for Morrison claim. Senate to act on sundry bill amendment. An Akron street extension bill seeks 90 foot width and benefit-based assessments. Monocacy battlefield site near Artley, Md, proposed park with monuments to fallen.
The New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company through its New York counsel filed an answer to a protest before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. It denies that an American concessionaire is estopped from appealing to its own government after Venezuelan courts denied justice. The company admits a $1000 payment to Gen Matos, but says the payment was for the protection of property and rights during the revolution in Venezuela.
Richard Crane proposes a Washington statue to honor Civil War general Montgomery Meigs. Senator Slonkins and Senator Hopkins weigh actions as Senate Library Committee debates the proposal. Meigs, closely tied to Washington, oversaw key projects including the Washington Aqueduct, Capitol dome iron framework, and Capitol wings.
The senate discussed naval appropriation for two battleships with immediate funding under consideration. The house agenda included no major business with three minor bills passing under suspension. Warner continued debate on the Brownsville affair but did not finish. The house planned to meet at 0 o'clock today.
The House rejected by a large majority a bill to allow foreign white laborers into Hawaii. The measure, sponsored by Hayes and Bennet with Prince David supporting, faced strong opposition led by Williams Bonynge Clark Burnett and Fitzgerald. Ninety nine votes were cast in favor. A recess followed at 4:46 pm with session to resume at 11:30 am next day.
A federal prohibition hearing was restrained by strenuous preparations. Father O Rowthe, Charles Wodder, and Lather Rourke of the Personal Liberty League testified against prohibition. They described Maine’s dray stores and saloon closings and warned it would worsen police conditions. Carr and Shoemaker of the Anti Saloon League defended existing laws while noting enforcement gaps.
In New York a federal grand jury opened an inquiry into the Fiber and Manila Paper Manufacturers Association and related groups. Only MA Marcuse of Richmond, Virginia testified among seven summoned firms. The probe seeks to determine if members restrained trade under the Sherman act and may widen to other paper manufacturers associations.
Representative Carlin of Virginia will introduce a House resolution urging the Secretary of War to investigate the removal of Jefferson Davis's name from Cabin John Bridge. The long mystery sparked conjecture that Stanton erased the name, with no definite findings to date.
The naval appropriation stirred Senate politics as Hale won pledges for four ships while the House only authorized two. The White House warned of a veto if money for ships is not provided. Senators debated cows and automobiles in the bill, with taft army expansion cited in context. Foraker urged Taft speech on a larger army.
The House Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds plans to report an omnibus public buildings bill this week with about 29.0 million dollars in appropriations. Senator Scott, chair of the Senate Public Buildings and Grounds Committee, urged adding a new Washington department building, noting Congress must decide the exact need. He warned he would press the issue in conference if not included, while stressing the aim to ease congestion in government offices. The panel discussed including a provision for at least one new building in the District, with potential Senate support if in the omnibus bill.
Public Buildings and Grounds Committee plans reported Senate support for a site purchase near Union Station valued around 500000 for a new city post office. The overall bill totals about 23000000, funding buildings deemed most necessary nationwide.
President Roosevelt signed the employers liability bill after Attorney General Bonaparte issued an opinion that it is constitutional. The measure makes railroads and other common carriers engaged in interstate commerce liable for injury or death of employees caused by carrier officer agent or employee negligence or by any equipment defects. The act also covers territories the District of Columbia and other possessions of the United States and bars contracts or rules exempting carriers from liability.
The House Judiciary Committee voted that the Lever Carrier measure providing 5000000 for acquiring Appalachian and White Mountain forest lands is unconstitutional. It also endorsed that if forest reserves aid navigability, government acquisition is constitutional, a stance to be reported to the House amid further committee review.
St Louis April 22 Ferd Warner a member of the house of delegates convicted of bribery and sentenced to two years imprisonment is on bond and intends to return to his seat finishing his term which ends in April next Also Fred W Priesmeyer another delegate indicted with Warner was continued until April 27
War Department officials weigh requisitioning troops from the Cuban pacification force due to troop shortages in several home departments and the Midwest. General MaFoon and General Barry oppose changing the army before the February withdrawal formalizes the Cuban republic. further action is to be considered.
The gunboat Dubuque, at Port of Prince Haiti, will carry dispatches from Venezuela to the Curacao or Port of Spain cable stations. It will also relay any State Department messages to American Minister Russell in Caracas. Orders sent yesterday direct the Dubuque to proceed to Curacao.
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