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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1910
Page
30
Senators predict a favorable vote before adjournment on the Cummins amendment to the railroad bill amid strong advocacy for rate regulation. Senator Elkins laments opposition from both parties and rails against those who oppose the measure, calling it the most advanced reform presented.
In Washington New York April 28 Starr J Murphy of the Standard Oil Company, named as an incorporator in the Rockefeller Foundation bill, denied reports Rockefeller is disgusted at Senate delay. He said the incorporators have no intention of abandoning the project and are content to wait as Congress handles business.
Opposition to a bill regulating the osteopathy practice in the District of Columbia was voiced before a House committee. Dr J L Thomas Dr George V Kober and Dr Custis chairman of the medical board argued the bill would place osteopaths on equal footing with older medical schools, provided osteopaths meet the same examinations as regular physicians.
New York April 2 Franklin Mac Veagh secretary of the Treasury spoke today at a luncheon and said the administration does not care to express any opinion on the currency system. The President was misquoted in a recent Boston speech about a central bank. he did not state he favored or disapproved such a plan. Treasury estimates for Panama Canal fortifications total 14,104,203 with 14,000,000 sought to begin work. Acting Secretary Hilles said Atlantic and Pacific terminals could be finished in three and a half years with appropriations. A bill to protect the Red Cross emblem passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee, prohibiting its use for any purposes except by the American National Red Cross. The President is asked to inform Congress on trade arrangements under the Aldrich-Payne tariff. another resolution seeks to limit paired voting in the Congressional Record.
The Senate meetings and partisan clashes unfold as insurgents and Democrats oppose administration plans. Senators Cummins Rost Aldrich Borah and Heyburn back diversions. a surge of consular promotions goes to the Senate. Representative Sims moves to bar galva publication to boost House attendance. Slayden resolution on friar lands sales passes unanimously. James Havens defeats Aldridge. he is due today. House adjourns at 5 40 p m to reconvene at noon.
Senate judiciary committee delays action on John Rustgard for U S attorney and Herbert Falkner for U S marshal Alaska amid charges from Juneau Skagway and other cities. Nomination had been sent two days earlier after removal of John Boyce and Daniel Sutherland. Sutherland travels to Washington to testify May 10 before the judiciary panel.
President Taft sent nominations to the Senate including two Virginians William Henry Robertson of Richmond and William P. Kent of Wytheville. Kent seeks consul at Newchwang China after earlier nomination to St Johns Newfoundland. Robertson moves from Tanier Morocco to Callao Peru. Additional appointees include George E. Anderson Hong Kong, Julius G. Lax Rio de Janeiro, Richard Guenther Cape Town, Frank D. Hill Frankfort, Henry H. Morgan Barcelona, Frank W. Mahin Amsterdam, Samuel M. Taylor Nottingham.
A Lancaster County constituent urged stopping the promiscuous kissing common among Mennonites in Weaverland. Griest said he will not interfere with Mennonite customs and doubts any bill to curb the habit would pass, noting potential political backlash.
Chairman Smith of the House District committee reports two communications from the commissioners approving a bill to inspect electric meters by the electrical department. The bill allows the commission to set reasonable fees and requires each current provider to contribute toward a testing laboratory. Taft Vetoes Land Grant Bill. The President vetoed an act for leases and permits in Mesa Verde National Park due to amendments that would divert funds from park administration to coal lease investigations. A Shipbuilder Subsidy Probe Witness. J C Wallace of Cleveland will testify to the House merchant marine committee about the alleged ship subsidy lobby as part of a broader investigation.
A bill was reported yesterday by the House judiciary committee to form a commission to study the advisability of a workman’s compensation act. It would provide fixed-loss compensation to workers and families through employers in case of injury or death.
W E D Stokes Jr leading four youths before a Senate Commerce Committee argued against the Depew bill to regulate wireless telegraph and radio messages under government control. They claimed the measure is impractical and would stifle American youth innovation, calling it a stock jobbing scheme favoring big firms.
A chaotic banquet scene unfolds as William Williams demands to speak about Hearst. Guests, including Adolph Ochs, clash with detectives and a tense toastmaster. Mayor Gaynor sits unmoved until Williams yields, then the event shifts back to its program amid interrupted proceedings.
A heated dialogue on journalism ethics unfolds amid a Princeton gathering. Speakers urge factual reporting, caution against editorializing, and stress press independence. Public officials and Woodrow Wilson lectures on information age and trust, while Roosevelt's toast draws cheers and a Teddy spoof song lightens the mood.
Secretary Ballinger will testify today to present his version of the conservation controversy with Gifford Pinchot and former Secretary Garfield. The inquiry into Interior Department affairs and the forest service, ongoing since last January, may see a conclusion as Attorney Vertrees aims to finish next week. George Otis Smith defended Ballinger policy, saying Pinchot and Garfield erred in judgment, while Pinchot’s mother attended the hearing in the front row.
An omnibus bill for payment of claims against the United States was reported to the Senate yesterday. It carries items totaling 2,040,000 with 81,127.98 allocated to District 1 citizens. Two claims stem from the Civil War and the remaining 66 local claims mainly cover overtime work in the city yard.
Admiral George Dewey's Japanese valet F Tokunaga was found by Fourth precinct police after disappearing Wednesday afternoon. Henry S Robbins was named special counsel by the government in bucketshop cases as part of wider anti fraud moves. Navy League announces four new directors James R Garfield Judge Thomas Burke J Morgan Jr Henry H Ward. Senate approves court-martial for nine ex cadets dismissed for hazing. Eaton Bowers to quit Congress. George Washington University hosts debates on income tax with Needham and Columbian societies.
Senator George Sutherland and Representative David J. Foster urged permanent Cuban independence at a luncheon hosted by John Barrett of the International Bureau of American Republics. Cuban delegates Villegas Giberga Patterson praised the remarks and will return to Havana after a Taft luncheon, with many dignitaries in attendance.
A military notice lists Capt Joan WC A voit and others under the army orders. Officers from infantry artillery and engineers are relieved or reassigned to posts including Fort Bliss San Francisco Hot Springs and Fort Monroe and tasked with transport repairs and general recruiting. Detachments proceed to Walter Reed and Jefferson Barracks while others ship for Manila bound duties.
Marine Corps orders list multiple officer movements and duties. Capt W E B Nos appointed to general court martial at Mare Island. Lt J D Murray assigned to Norfolk barracks with follow on Philadelphia. Maj H C Reisinger detached to Panama duties then to U S M O C. Lt Ro Keyser to Pensacola barracks then to report to major general commandant. Lieut Col E K Cole granted 15 days' leave. Maj F M Bannah moved from Philadelphia barracks to New York barracks. Lt R B Creeey granted one month leave. Lt J D Murray reassigned to Boston barracks. Capt F S Dnaple granted extension of leave. Lt H G Barrett granted one day’s leave.
A list of changes in station and assignment within the Marine Hospital Service and related bodies for 1910. Includes details of personnel detailed to represent the service at meetings in Oklahoma, Washington, Missouri, Virginia, and other locales. dates, roles, and leave of absence. Also notes convening dates of medical officer boards and a House resolution requesting Philippine land sale information.
Orders issued to Captain Sears and several officers assign duties at Navy Department and Navy Yard New York. Midshipmen to hospitals and academies. Movements list includes ships arriving Dubuque Portmouth Newport News Norfolk and others with routes from Bluefields Amoy Philadelphia Charleston and Cavite.
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