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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
10
The Senate opened a clash over Taft tariff policy as Cummins proposed a rules amendment to allow quick action on tariff bills, drawing opposition from Hale and regulars. The insurgents align with the President, aiming to push tariff board expansion while parties prepare more bills. the Senate adjourned after a brief session with several public land and toll bills introduced.
The Democratic steering committee named Senator Swanson to the committee on industrial arts and expositions. Senators Martin and Overman were placed on appropriations, Swanson also on public buildings and grounds and education and labor. Senator Thorton joined naval affairs census fisheries and other panels.
Speaker Cannon yesterday announced numerous committee changes with new and moving members replacing those who left or died. Dawson of Iowa joins appropriations after Brownlow's death, Morehead of North Carolina moves to merchant marine and fisheries, Mitchell of Massachusetts takes judiciary, Massey of Tennessee to claims and coinage. All selections target members not returning to the next Congress to spare the Democratic Speaker future embarrassment.
A bill introduced by Mr. Gingr provides a federal agriculture and mechanic arts college in the District of Columbia. It uses Morrill act lands and authorizes an appropriation of 1 million to purchase a site and construct buildings with state entitlements.
The report of the Ballager Pinchot inverti maling committee was subcalued and many private pension measures were discussed. Mr Frye introduced a bill to tolls from American ships paid out of the Treasury. Senator Cummius offered an amendment but it was deferred after objection by Mr Hala. The Indian appropriation bill carrying 4,186,985 was introduced as the day’s business. The House adjourned at 5:19 pm to meet at noon today.
Illinois State Representative Robert L Wilson testified before a Senate subcommittee denying any payment or valuables to influence votes for United States Senator William Lorimer. He recalled June 1909 in St Louis for a Browne banquet plan, not bribe distribution. The committee aims to complete its report within two weeks.
Representative Sulzer opened the current session with a direct attack on the Payne tariff bill. He introduced a measure to repeal the duty on meats and cattle and plans to file frequent bills to reduce tariffs on various schedules. He cited that meat costs are lower abroad, noting meat is cheaper by 8 to 15 cents a pound in London than in the United States.
The last gun in the Brownsville riots of 1906 was fired yesterday when the military court of inquiry report, ordered by the Senate, was submitted and ordered printed.
Inspector General W Eidswell reports to Congress that all 31 state homes for disabled volunteers and sailors, aided by the federal government, are well run and meeting requirements in yesterday’s dispatch.
Wisconsin Republican Lenii Teoto introduces the first tariff commission bill of the session. It creates five presidentially appointed members with ten year terms to study true production costs, wages, and living standards across industries, hold public hearings, and report annual findings to Congress. Public testimony may be sealed at witness request. The panel can compel documents and expose monopolies, with annual December reports.
The House committee on the District of Columbia held an indignation meeting over Chairman Smiths bid for a special District day before holidays. They warned there are 38 District bills and limited regular days this session. A majority of the House will decide if all receive consideration, with fear night sessions may weaken support for key measures. Olcott introduced a bill to revise the District code’s trustees requirement. Also Sheppard of Texas proposed a one cent letter postage bill to take effect July 1, 1911, lowering drop letter rates from two to one cent per ounce.
Baton Rouge reports the Louisiana legislature met in joint session to elect Judge J. R. Thornton of Rapides Parish as United States senator to succeed the late Senator McEnery. Thornton will depart for Washington soon. Also noted is Senator Owen of Oklahoma proposing a bill to mark all advertisements in newspapers and magazines clearly as advertisements with penalties for noncompliance.
Senate foreign relations committees voted to recommend approval of the treaty with Mexico. The agreement would submit the Chamizal zone dispute near El Paso Texas to arbitration, guiding the resolution of longstanding border tensions between the two nations.
Gen George B Johnstone aged 78 died at his Tuscaloosa home after a long career as a Civil War veteran and later a Civil Service Commission member appointed by President Harriman alongside Theodore Roosevelt. Born in Fullabero N G he moved to Alabama in 1874 and rose from lieutenant to brigadier general through multiple battles, was wounded several times, then practiced law after the war.
Mr Gallinger introduces a bill to establish a Federal College in the District for agriculture and mechanics. Proposals include extending First Street northeast through a 50 foot width and instituting a 6 percent tax rate on arrears before July 1, 1998 with penalties and costs applying only to payments made by December 31, 1911. The District committee met, signaling no new legislation without more time for District matters. Rep Olcott also floated a bill to amend the District of Columbia code.
The majority report to Congress clears Secretary Ballinger of charges in the Cunningham coal land case and asserts he acted honestly in revoking an Indian cooperative agreement. It urges mine leases with long term royalties to develop Alaska, while criticizing Glavis and calling for stronger conservation laws and ending excessive withdrawals.
President Taft weighs final Supreme Court picks amid insurgent and regular Republican pressure. Hughes likely chief justice with Hook as associate and Lamar as third vacancy target. Insurgents demand a full list before confirmations as Lane and Prouty moves spark concerns over interim commerce court appointments.
William Pittman, 27, an American engineer, arrived in New York aboard the Alliance from Colon after being captured in Nicaragua during the Estrada conflict. He endured starvation in Managua's prison and was rescued by Estrada forces with help from American consul Jose Olivares, then recuperated at the U S consulate and is en route to East Cambridge Massachusetts to reunite with his family. The young adventurer had previously served in the Boer War and worked in Australia and Venezuela before joining the Central American fight.
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