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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1906
Page
22
The committee saved the rate measure without a single letter changed though opponents pressed for amendments. Mr Cochran of New York praised the bill in a forceful speech, arguing its passage would curb socialism. Messrs Mann Williams and Hepburn defended and attacked various proposed edits amid a tense session.
The Senate opened top level debate over Mr Patterson of Colorado and Mr Batley of Texas as they argued his Dominican treaty justification. The four hour session drew a packed gallery and the chamber will reconvene at noon. House leaders meanwhile finished work on the railroad rate bill in committee of the Whole and prepared for a noon session with the roll call on the measure imminent.
The House defeated an amendment by tevera 9 to 137 and rejected all proposed changes. Mr Sulzer offered a bill as an amendment but it was laid out on a noting of order. By 6 45 o clock all amendments were disposed of and the bill remained as reported from Hepburn on the committee. Gaines sought to recommit the bill to committee with instructions but failed. A roll call on passage was demanded and adjournment followed at 6 55 until noon today.
In executive session the Senate yesterday approved numerous nominations including Leopold G. Rothschild as surveyor of customs for Indianapolis. Appointments span lieutenant general to chief signal officer and multiple postmaster positions across states from California to Wisconsin, listing names and towns such as Tampa Florida Atlanta Chicago and more. The long roster reflects broad federal staffing changes and honors.
The President sent numerous nominations to the Senate including major general Brig. Gen. Fred D Grant and brigadier generals William E. Kirkheimer Artilery Corps Palmer G Wood Henry A Reed among others. Postmaster appointments cover many states with names such as A McCoy J T L Moore David W Cornell M L Knight W A Hollinson J F Parrish and more across New York New Jersey California Georgia Pennsylvania Indiana Kentucky Michigan Ohio South Carolina Tennessee and Nebraska.
The Senate proposed paving a portion of Florida Avenue between P and Q streets NW, but the District Commissioners disapproved. They argue paving this street is less important than those in annual congressional estimates and should not divert funds or delay existing repairs. They note the street is unpaved yet the area is improving and say any paving should come from District revenues and federal funds in equal parts. Transfers in Police Department followed, with Albert C. Lynn to clerical work and W C Warquhar reassigned to the city bicycle unit, Russell moved from First to Fourth precinct.
Former Chief Engineer John F. Wallace told the Senate Interoceanic Canals Committee that building the canal by contract would end scandal and delay. He urged specifications from bidders, a single overall bid, and an executive three‑man on‑site committee with complete control by the chief engineer, plus headquarters on the isthmus. He defended high pay for the isthmus engineer and urged rate reforms to compete with Tehuantepec.
A transport proposal advocates a separate 2a transfer line from ocean to ocean with a flat rate of 2 dollars per ton. It argues lower rates on transcontinental lines and warns Panama’s road could replace Panama’s line without double tracking and rate cuts.
A House Ways and Means Committee hearing examined bills to remove the internal revenue tax on alcohol for manufacturing and art use. Commissioner John W. Yerkes said the measure would aid manufacturers, while several officials and industry representatives urged passage.
The House Judiciary Committee delayed the hearing on Federal control of corporations including life insurance, due to ABA members' travel delays. George Whitelock of Baltimore seeks to testify against the measure. A separate order sets public hearing for Mr. Littlefield and Mr. Hepburn's bills on interstate liquor shipments, with timing noted.
A House committee began considering the contested election case of Jackson versus Smith from Maryland's First district on the Eastern Shore. Both candidates are noted for wealth and alleged corruption and vote buying. Smith, the sitting Democrat, is tied to a unique 1944 party gain and faces potential loss that would erase the Democratic “gain.”
Secretary Taft argued to the Senate Philippine Committee that the Payne bill cannot greatly harm US tobacco growers due to scarce labor in the Philippines and that American sugar interests would remain unharmed. He planned to continue testimony the next day.
Republicans on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee urge more frequent sittings to advance an early report on the Dominican treaty. The treaty was taken up yesterday and perfected to suit ratification supporters. Secretary Root will not issue further statements, and no additional hearings are planned.
The army appropriation bill, approved by the House Military Affairs committees, carries six thousand dollars to preserve the Balls Bluff battlefield in Loudoun County Virginia and to maintain the burial place of those killed in the engagement.
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