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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1910
Page
4
Senators debate the Cummins amendment to the railroad bill as a likely defeat looms for the measure. Senator Elkins condemns opposition while urging passage as a major step in rate regulation and interstate commerce oversight.
In Washington April 28 The Rockefeller Foundation could not be incorporated this session despite reports Mr Rockefeller and the proposed incorporators including Starr J Murphy from The Standard Of Company still intend to push the project. A spokesman said Mr Rockefeller is not disgusted and there is no abandonment planned though delays are blamed on congressional business. The foundation’s supporters are content to wait for action.
Opposition to a bill regulating osteopathy in the District was voiced before the House District committee. Dr J L Thomas George V Kober and Dr Custis chairman of the medical board argued the measure would place osteopaths on equal footing with older medical schools and urged equal examination standards if recognition is granted.
New York April 2 Franklin Mac Veagh secretary of the Treasury spoke today at a luncheon saying the administration does not express any opinion on the currency system. The President was misquoted in Boston regarding central bank support. he did not state approval or disapproval. The Treasury sent Congress a 14,104,203 fortification estimate for the Panama Canal with a 14,000,000 appropriation sought to start work. Acting Secretary Hilles said Atlantic and Pacific terminals could be ready in three and a half years with funds. A bill to protect the Red Cross emblem passed the House committee, prohibiting its use for advertising except by the American National Red Cross. The President is asked to inform Congress of trade plans under the Aldrich-Payne clause. A House resolution seeks higher attendance and ends paired-vote publication in the Congressional Record.
Insurgent and Democratic factions clash over railroad policy as 2 opposition blocs denounce measures. Senators Cummins Rost Aldrich Borah and Heyburn push diversifications while a surge of consular promotions fills the Senate docket. House action includes Sims bill to curb galva publication to boost attendance. Slayden sale of friar lands info adopted unanimously. Havens, who defeated Aldridge, expected to arrive. House adjourns to reconvene at noon.
The Senate judiciary committee will delay action on John Rustgard for US attorney and Herbert Falkner for US marshal Alaska pending a hearing. Charges of inefficiency backed by Juneau Skagway and other Alaskan citizens led to their nominations being sent two days ago after the removal of John J Boyce and Daniel A Sutherland. Sutherland heads to Washington May 10 for committee hearing after inquiry by Senator Lodge.
President Taft sent nominations to the Senate naming two Virginians William Henry Robertson of Richmond and William P. Kent of Wytheville for consul posts. Kent, a former Republican gubernatorial hopeful in Virginia, was proposed for Newchwang China after earlier nomination to St Johns, N B. Robertson moves from Tanier Morocco to Callao Peru. Additional consuls general include George E. Anderson Hong Kong Julius G. Lax Rio de Janeiro Richard Guenther Cape Town Frank D. Hill Frankfort Henry H. Morgan and consuls Frank W. Mahin Samuel M. Taylor.
A Lancaster County constituent urged Representative Griest to curb promiscuous kissing among Mennonites in Weaverland. Griest will not legislate such customs and doubts any bill to curb the habit would pass, citing expected opposition from insurgents and Democrats amid noted flirtations.
Favor Electric Meter Inspection chairman Smith of the House District committee has received two communications from the commissioners supporting a bill for inspecting electric meters by the electrical department. The bill allows the commissioners to set reasonable fees and requires each current supplier to share the cost of a testing laboratory. Taft Vetoes Land Grant Bill. President Taft vetoed a land grant act for Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado arguing amendments would divert park funds to coal lease investigations. A Shipbuilder Subsidy Probe Witness J C Wallace of Cleveland will testify before the Merchant Marine Committee on the alleged ship subsidy lobby.
A House judiciary committee bill would create a commission to study the advisability of a workman compensation act. It would fix compensation for workmen and families through employers in case of injury or accidental death. Also notes licensing for steam motorboats over 40 feet and other motor crafts. James T. Havens, Rochester, NY, elected to the House, to arrive in Washington, guided by Champ Clark.
Four youths led by W. E. D. Stokes Jr. argued before a Senate commerce committee that the Depew bill to regulate wireless telegraph and radio under government control is impossible to enforce and would stifle American youth and invention. They claimed the bill favors commercial companies and would require thousands of engineers to enforce.
At a city banquet, Williams tried to address guests but was blocked by detectives and a locked podium. Adolph Ochs and others urged order while Williams insisted Hearst was absent and would respond later. The disturbance ended as the mayor resumed the program and the event continued.
A scrambled account of a dinner where public officials and editors debated the press. Speakers, including Woodrow Wilson and Roosevelt, urged factual reporting and warned against opinionated journalism. Cable greetings from abroad and a playful toast followed, ending with Mr. Williams's early departure.
Secretary Ballinger will testify today to present his version of the conservation controversy with Gifford Pinchot and former Secretary Garfield. George Otis Smith, director of the geological survey, criticized both Pinchot and Garfield for judgment errors while defending Ballinger's conservation policy amid a tired committee session. Mrs Pinchot attended, seated in the front row behind Ballinger.
An omnibus bill for payment of claims against the United States was reported to the Senate yesterday. It carries items aggregating $2,040,000, with $81,127.98 destined for District 1 citizens. Two claims arise from the Civil War and 66 local claims mainly cover overtime work in the city yard.
Admiral George Dewey’s Japanese valet F Tokunaga, missing since Wednesday, was found by Fourth precinct officers visiting friends in Groves court. The case appears routine with Dewey asking guards to watch for him. Additionally, government moves against bucketshop operators gain momentum with Henry S Robbins named special counsel. Navy League announces four new directors. Senate grants nine ex cadets at West Point right to court martial appeal. Eaton J Bowers drops re nomination bid. George Washington University hosts debates on income tax policy for Columbian and Needham societies and law class oratorical contest.
Senator George Sutherland and Representative David Foster urged permanent Cuban independence at a luncheon hosted by John Barrett of the International Bureau of American Republics. Cuban delegates Villegas Giberga Patterson expressed satisfaction and planned to return to Havana after meeting President Taft.
A series of Army orders relieves and redeploys officers. Capt Joan WC A voit of artillery reports three months absence from Fort Bliss and will proceed to San Francisco for the Philippine Islands. Maj George C. Sattatrass, Philippine route, leaves Walter Reed Hospital for Hot Springs to report for treatment. Col Frank Baker, ordnance, to Hartford on official business. Maj Mason M. Patrick, engineers, reassigned from Fort Monroe to other duties. Capt Jacob D. Bloem to Carbondale for supply duties. Capt James D. Tilford to New York Harbor to arrange repairs for the transport Summer. Capt Sumner to New York for quartermaster and commissary duties. Capt Samuel B. McIntyre to Jefferson Barracks for general recruiting service.
Marine Corps orders list multiple temporary duties and transfers at navy yards including Mare Island Norfolk Boston and Pensacola. Officers Capt W. E. Nos A M Maj H C Reisinger First Lieuts J D Murray Ro Keyser F3ddnaple H G Barrett and Lieut Col E K Cole receive duty changes leaves absences and reporting instructions with dates in April 1910 and related movements between yards and commands.
A list of changes in station and assignment for the Marine Hospital Service and Marine Chemical Service ending April 27. Names include Q. Kallochy, C. W. Naulty Jr, C. P. Wertenbaker, J. Lloyd, B. G. Warren, W. L Brtais, L W Ryder, M Z Wilbert, Morris E. Borkowts, Ch. Waldell Stiles, Beard, and Hunt. Notices cover representations at Oklahoma Tulsa meeting May 11 1910, tuberculosis meeting Washington May 2-3, Missouri Medical Association Hannibal May 9-6 190, American Pharmaceutical Association Richmond May 27, and other appointments and reorganizations. Also reports of medical board examinations for revenue cutter service and a Philippine land sale inquiry by the War Secretary.
Orders issued to Capt J Sears and others for duty changes at Navy Department and Navy Yard New York. Midshipmen sent to medical facilities and sick leave. Movements list shows arrivals and sailings among ports such as Dubuque Portmouth Newport News and Cavite with ships including Solace and Pompey and vessels from Philadelphia Norfolk Hampton Roads and Amoy.
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