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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1906
Page
48
The debate over the rate bill ends without any letter change. Mr Cochran of New York approves the measure in a bold speech, claiming its enactment stops socialism. Messrs Mann Williams Hepburn speak, while amendments by Harriman and Morgan allies fail in committee and on the floor.
Senate focus on a four hour clash between Patterson of Colorado and Batley of Texas over Patterson's Dominican treaty justification. House completes railroad rate bill debate with no amendments. Stock rises to 180 after court ruling. Debs and two senators cited in contrast to alleged indiscretions.
The chamber defeated the Republican amendment on a teveras vote 9 to 137. Mr Sulzer of New York offered a bill as an amendment but it was ruled out on a noting of order. By 6 45 o clock all amendments were disposed of and the bill remained as reported from Hepburns committee. Gaines pressed his anti Paris campaign by trying to remi t the bill to committee with instructions to report his amendment but failed. A roll call on passage was demanded and the House adjourned at 6 55 until noon today.
The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed numerous nominations including Leopold G. Rothschild as surveyor of customs for Indianapolis and various officers to higher commands. Postmasters across multiple states were named, listing locations such as Latona, Tampa, Odell, Angola, Noblesville, and many more, with a long roster of named individuals nationwide.
The President sent nominations to the Senate including major general designation for Fred D Grant and brigadier generals William E Kirkheimer Palmer G Wood Henry A Reed. Several postmasters across New York New Jersey California Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky several states named with multiple cities and individuals listed for civil service postings.
The Senate bill to pave a section of Florida Avenue between P and Q streets NW was sent to the District Commission after disapproval. The commission said paving this street is less important than planned improvements and should not displace other funded projects.
Former Chief Engineer John F. Wallace told the Senate Interoceanic Canals Committee that the Panama Canal should be built by contract and bids judged on the project as a whole. He urged centralized executive control on the isthmus, recommended a three‑member executive committee, and said the chief engineer should report directly to the President. Wallace defended high pay for the engineer in charge, discussed labor and freight issues, and urged maintaining the Panama Railroad as a key link.
The discussion proposes a separate transfer line from ocean to ocean with a flat rate of two dollars a ton. It argues lower transcontinental rates justify reducing dock to dock costs and stresses swift freight access, wharf and warehouse facilities, and sufficient equipment to handle rising commerce. Mr. Wallace comments on avoiding rate debates.
A hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee considered bills to remove the internal revenue tax on alcohol unfit for drinking but usable in arts and industries. Commissioner John W. Yerkes urged potential benefits for manufacturers while supporters from Nahum Bacheldor Paul Mehlin Rafiy Herrick backed the measure representing various farmer and industry groups.
The House Committee on Judiciary postponed its hearing on federal control of corporations including life insurance, due to ABA members' travel delays. George Whitelock of Baltimore seeks to testify against the proposal as opposition grows. A separate order sets public hearings for February 21 at 11 o'clock on interstate commerce limits for shipments of intoxicating liquors within state boundaries.
A House committee opened review of the Smith Jacebeson contest from Maryland's First district. Both candidates are tied to wealth and accused of corruption and vote buying. Smith, the incumbent Democrat, would be the party’s sole 1944 gain in the House if unseated, amid shifting party margins.
Secretary Taft told the Senate Philippine Committee that the Payne tariff bid could not seriously hurt U S tobacco growers since Philippine labor could not supply enough workers to expand production. He argued the sugar interests would not be harmed and said he would continue testimony today.
Republican members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee urge more frequent sittings to speed an early report on the Dominican treaty. The treaty was taken up yesterday and perfected to meet ratification supporters. Secretary Root will not issue further statements and no additional hearings are planned.
The Army appropriation bill provides six thousand dollars to preserve the Balls Bluff battlefield in Loudoun County Virginia and the graves of those killed in the battle as agreed by the House Military Affairs committees.
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