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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
32
President Havenner announces a nearly forty percent increase in the cost of composition, stating that real prices were not previously known. The public printer admits higher charges, highlighting a substantial rise in printing expenses.
The report notes sharp increases in printing costs across government offices. The State Department cites $410 per thousand for embossed paper versus $200 previously. Interior shows a 51 percent cost rise for patent specifications in six months, while patent numbers grew 18 percent. An expert, Mr Havenner, urges a committee of practical printers to study printing costs and prevent further waste. The President ordered careful examination to be conducted.
Subcommittee hears testimony on the Audit System and Suffolk Distributing Company involved in government printing contracts. Frederick Alfred of Brooklyn and William A Root of Washington testify as witnesses, with chairman Landis guiding proceedings and pledging continued inquiry into awarding practices.
Senate proceedings cover proposals to boost pensions for widows of honorably discharged soldiers and to fund a government printing office audit system. Testimony details bids for white placers and the Audit System Supplies Company, with officials from New York and Newark cited. The session discusses cost determinations and the administration's policies amid Roosevelt era debates.
The Central Labor Confederation plans to present charges against Public Inter Shillings before President Roosevelt this week. The case involves alleged misconduct at the Government Printing Office and fits into a broader dispute over union powers and police action against employers. Delegates adjourned after paying tribute to a late member.
A conference of Democratic senators debated a plan to replace bank notes with Treasury notes as a substitute currency. Bailey led efforts to keep the minority from blocking the measure, arguing for a firm stance to ensure passage at today’s meeting. The discussion centered on a substitute bill to authorize Treasury notes in place of bank notes.
Senate appropriations panel reports an increased district allocation beyond the House bill by 258, Wiss, including 112,000 for a municipal building and 25,000 for compulsory education. The panel adds 4,000 for teachers orders and other items, with several federal and district cost provisions and personnel changes under consideration.
Secretary Taft meets in the Senate with Hale Vrye and Lodge on moving materials for the Panama Canal. A proposed amendment would buy two American vessels for canal use, rejected by committee, with a joint resolution referred to committees for report and possible rerun in the sundry civil bill. A $1 million ship expenditure is requested. cement orders of 300000 barrels also loom as transport needs.
The House Committee on Military Affairs discussed the general National Guard bill and the Ames measure reorganizing the District of Columbia militia. A five member subcommittee will review constitutional issues, including outside the United States service. Hearing set for Thursday at 10 with Gen Harries and Col Brett invited. The Ames bill appears likely to pass the committee and be reported to the House.
The House considered a resolution offered by M. Bates of Temasivama urging a commission to investigate charges involving Western Union and Postal Telegraphs. It seeks a sixty day life for the inquiry with powers like the Interstate Commerce Commission to compel testimony and assess the conduct of telegraph companies during a recent union strike.
Mr Hale criticized executive departments for spending beyond appropriations in the urgent deficiency bill debate. He cited a total deficiency of 2468 403 dollars and condemned the habit of later seeking reimbursement from Congress. He vowed to push for smaller, less frequent deficiencies and tighter adherence to authorized funds.
A House District Committee discussion of a universal transfer for Washington street railways failed to decide. Subcommittee proposes 5 cent fare with transfers. Gen George Harries urged full streetcar service upgrades and more cars.
Representative Tawney, chairman of the Appropriations Committee, reintroduces a bill to tax prize coupons bundled with cigars, tobacco, and snuff. He seeks to curb the tobacco trust and aid independent tobacco men, claiming the bill aims to stop prize-based competition rather than raise revenue.
The agriculture committee presented a survey from the Department of Agriculture showing extensive damage by crows, squirrels, and other animals to crops and property in the United States. The report notes annual losses exceeding substantial amounts and signals ongoing discussion on mitigation.
A proposed action concerns a resolution by Senator Selon disapproving and declaring not in effect certain New Mexico statutes. The statutes require an injured party to file affidavits and present witnesses within three months of injury in damages suits. The judiciary committee reviews the measure and its implications for plaintiffs.
Senate debates Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition at Seattle to boost Pacific trade and U S commerce. Sen Piles touts Northwest resources and hopes the exposition will draw Asia and South America markets while Washington state funds a major exhibit. Also discusses banking inquiries and Treasury responses, plus subsidies and immigrant station funding.
A bill introduced by Senators Clapp Flint and others would dedicate all proceeds from government land sales in states not covered by the Irrigation act to a drainage fund. The Interior Secretary would loan these funds to states counties and corporations for swamp land reclamation with repayment in ten annual installments to prevent any project from using funds beyond ten years.
The Sulloway bill granting a flat pension to widows of honorably discharged soldiers was approved by the House. It raises the pension from eight to twelve dollars monthly, adding about 12,741 dollars annually in expenditure and benefiting widows under existing laws. Support came from Underwood of Alabama and others from Indiana Missouri Florida Ohio Illinois Kentucky Indiana New Jersey Tennessee Colorado Michigan. The measure drew loud applause and a large attendance.
Representative Hull introduces a bill to require Treasury enforcement of the 184 income tax law and seeks a Supreme Court review of constitutional questions. The measure aims to tax income from state and city bonds and regain Congress's taxing power over investments and rents, with Democratic support and presidential backing.
President Rogosveit yesterday sent to the House the report of the special committee investigating Goldfield labor troubles in response to a recent resolution. Assistant Secretary Latta appeared and announced a written message from the President, prompting laughter and applause from Democrats. Representative Sulzer of New York was congratulated by his associates.
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