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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1906

Page

4

Pleads for Subsidy Bill In Committee Debate At Length

A congressional committee debate centers on the agricultural appropriation and a subsidy bill for river and harbor improvements. Gen Grosvenor argues subsidies aid foreign ships and warns against building a canal for nations other than America. He contends most funds flow to benefit foreign commerce, urging early enactment and rejection of subsidies. Other speakers defend or critique seed subsidies and river projects, with adjournment set for noon.

Ohe Statesman America Grosvenor Merchant Marine and Fisheries Gert Gresyvener Great Lakes Gen. Grosvenor Congress Panama Imag Jess Yoong

Fourteen States Push Forest Reservations Plan

Representatives from fourteen states urged passage of forest reservations in a House Agriculture Committee session. Governors McClaren of New Hampshire and Girner of North Carolina joined a $3,060 proposal for White Mountains and Appalachians reserves. A ship construction talk sought favorable committee action for derelict disposal and canal bonds, with Panama Railway shares costing about 42.2 percent.

Flouse UV Committee White Mountains Suethers Joan McLire New Hampshire Rober B Girna North Carolina

Wadsworth Succeeds Gen McMahon On Board

James W Waulaworth named to the board of managers of Nanantt lanes for Disabled Volunteers as successor to Gen Marty McMahon of New York. Smoot Committee meeting postponed due to member illness delays until Monday week.

Wadsworth McMahon James W. Waulaworth Marty Mc ™Lahan New York Itd

Rheum illness relief tonic promises fast cure

An ad-type claim promotes a tonic named WORLES TONIC for rheumatism and pains in legs arms and back. It asserts swelling relief within hours and a few days without morphine, claiming to neutralize rheumatic poison.

Senate decorum and busy day on Indian bill and railroads

Congress reports a stale Senate session dominated by the Indian appropriation bill. Senator Spooner is slated to respond to Bailey on the railroad-rate bill. The House spent yesterday in general debate on the agricultural appropriation bill while Gen Grosvenor defended ship subsidy. Both chambers set to meet at noon today.

Senate Spooner Bailey House

Daniels Confirmed as United States Marshal for Arizona

The Senate in executive session confirmed Benjamin F. Daniels as U S marshal for Arizona by viva voce vote after judiciary committee investigation cleared him. An Indian appropriation bill dominated most of the session, with a key Army Indian agent ban amendment stricken on a Lodge point of order, and a labor employment message read before adjourning at 3 pm.

Senate Benjamin F. Daniels Arizona Committee On Lodge San Ranclas Perking Fiat Navy Yard Mare Island

May Sit Till Midsummer As Congress Stalls

Speaker Cannon indicated adjournment unlikely before mid summer as work piles up. He said the House has advanced appropriation bills though the Senate has not acted. A railroad rate bill may delay adjournment past May and possibly into August, with time needed for Senate amendments and other measures.

Cannon Congress House Senate

Rivers and Harbors Committee To Inspect Niagara Falls

The Rivers and Harbors Committee of the House will depart tonight by special train to Niagara Falls. Witnesses have testified for and against dam projects affecting water use for power and conservation. The committee aims to personally inspect the falls to judge potential impact on beauty and development.

Niagara Fas Sagara Taye

Minority Opposes Head Tax in Immigration Bill and Postmasters Confirmed

The minority report condemns the immigration bill for lacking a proper contract-bar enforcement and for not effectively reducing undesired arrivals, warning the head tax may penalize many Nordic and British stock while failing to deter Germans and others. Senate confirms numerous postmasters nationwide and announces fourth-class postmasters appointments.

Bennett Rupert Dustier Toor Chum Tac Soanthern Sively Transportataon Asold Yall

Million dollar appropriation for submarine program debated

The House Naval Committee pressed for a million dollars to aid the Navy in developing submarines amid foreign competition. Officials admitted past experiments were unsatisfactory, while a heated debate split the committee over the best type of craft. The item was included in the naval appropriation bill awaiting passage and further house discussion.

Secretary of the Navy Congress House Naval Committee United States Navy Navy Department Naval Committee Department

Complains of Treatment During Senate Testimony

President Drake of the Panama Railroad told the Senate Committee on Interoceanic Canals that he had not been treated fairly while testifying. He said some senators made remarks to him in private and would not speak outside. Senator Taliaferro urged he could say whatever he wished. Drake later said he felt misunderstood and had not been allowed to qualify his statements off the stand. The committee adjourned.

Drake Panama Senate Committee On Interoceane Canals Taliaferro

Barnes Case Discussed by Senate Subcommittee

The Senate Post Offices and Post Rolls committee debated probing protests against Benjamin F. Barnes, the present assistant secretary, for postmaster of the city. The subcommittee asked to subpoena witnesses and administer oaths. Senator Tillman spoke for Mrs Minor Morris, ejected from the White House by Barnes. The issue was sent back to the subcommittee with possible action planned for tomorrow.

Senate Committee On Post Offices Benjamin F. Barnes Tillman Minor Morris White House Barnes

Senator Lodge Denies Philippine Zarif Bill Link to Denatured Alcohol Tax

Senator Lodge yesterday corrected a report claiming he would offer the Philippine zarif bill as an amendment to remove the tax on denatured alcohol and denied supporting the latter measure. He stated the report was false and that he had favored tax removal on denatured alcohol for a long time.

Lodge

Treaty Reported On Alaskan Boundary Survey

The Senate committee on foreign relations yesterday favored reporting a treaty for surveying and marking the Alaskan boundary as agreed by the United States and Great Britain. The measure aims to define the boundary with stakes and monuments, following a three year old treaty. Bliss Carlson, Cornelius N. Bliss, attended the wedding of his daughter and later discussed arrangements with Cortelyou for presenting Viscount Aoki to President Roosevelt as Japan's first ambassador.

Senate Curmittes On United States Great Britain Viscount Aoki Roat State Department Roosevelt Japan

Australia as Example of Basis of Rate Making in Rail Transport

The article analyzes how differing rate bases across countries affect commerce. It argues the US basing-point and mileage concepts foster decentralization and lower overall costs, while strict distance-based systems, as seen in Europe and Australia, concentrate population and trade in seaports and major hubs.

Australia United States New York York Congress Commission Rome Atlanta Rome A Clincinnati Atlante

Lieut Hudgins Buried With Naval Honors at Arlington

The body of Lieut. John M. Hudgins U S Navy killed in the Kearsarge explosion was buried at Arlington with naval honors. Rev Earnest Smith of St Thomas Episcopal Church conducted services attended by army and navy officers. An escort of sailors and marines from the navy yard led by Lieut. S H Holden, and the Marine Band supplied music. Pallbearers were Hudgins’ former classmates including Lieut Ridley, Mclean, A W Hines, W S Turpin, J W Timgoona, and Surgeon D Langhorne. Mrs Warner A Gibbs and Miss Hotchkiss with others sang at church and grave.

John M. Hudgins U. S. Wilson Kearsarge Arlington Earnest Smith St Thomas’ Episcopal Church Army Navy Navy Yard HL Holden Marine Band Mibsic Sneut, Hudgins Ridley, Mclean A. W. Hines W. S. Turpin J. W. Timgoona D. Langhorne Mis Warner A. Gibbs Miss Hotchkiss Miss Adams Whea Henrithy Aang

Gunners Show Nerve After Naval Turret Explosion

The Kearsarge reports target practice recovered after an explosion ten days earlier. Officers note excellent shooting and rapidity, with nerves steadied by completing planned drills. Navy officials believe the vessel may set practice records across the fleet. Also noted is the death by pneumonia of Lieut. O Barrington K West at Denver, Colo., April.

Kearsarge Nayiga‘tan B. KE. West War Department O. Barrington K. West Denver Colo

Progress of the Dewey Dock Heads Through Suez Canal

Navy dispatch reports the big floating dock Dewey will start through the Suez Canal tomorrow in tow of Potomac and tugs. The Brutus, Glacier, and Caesar move toward the canal. six days are expected for the transit and Tacoma to remain near the canal indefinitely.

Suz Canal Navy Department Hasley Dewey Wil Stert Suez Canal

Army Orders Assigned to Naval and Army Boards in 1904

War Department orders list multiple promotions transfers and duties for officers including First Lieut George H Baird Second Lieut Frank Weeks and Captain Robert Hamilton It notes appointments to boards at Omaha Neb and examinees to report to Brig Gen Theodore J Wint and the secretary of war Also mentions movements and duty changes for Capt Walter C Chidester Harold J Jackson Edward Davis and others with transport and station details across California West Point and Navy ports

Teave Abeenré Wyse & Grant Corps ‘of Engineers Irs Tamea L Hoyens George H Baird Eighth Cavalry Lingoth Frank ‘R ‘Weeks Artillery Corps Henry H Robert Corps of Engleers Dave Prat Carrall D Buck Department of California San Francisco Mupet Omaha Nebr Itg Thedtore J Wint Ay Cok John van 0 Hot John Tc. Mutloubers Richard W. Johnson Charles R. Noyce Edward Davis Eleventh Cavalry Robert L. Hamilton Robert Hamilton Theodore J Wint USA Axary Omata Nebi Fararaph Walter C Chidester Harold J. Jactom U. A niNtery Defence Andeagues Oureaita Collage Arhavelona Ark Secong Ophram Farnhem Ench Cavalry West Point N.Y Reo Por United States Military Academy Edward Parton Second Cavalry Department of the Missouri Sn Francizen Cal Department of Californis

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