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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
4
Representative John Sharp Williams of Mississippi unveils a minority bill to curb bank loans and liabilities, requiring reserves, bonds as security, and a deposit tax to safeguard depositors in failing institutions. The measure creates interconvertible notes backed by bonds and Treasury notes, with penalties for stock gambling and a plan to fund a depositor protection fund.
Representath Gronna of North Dakota introduced a bill to regulate national bank reserves. It would require banks currently allowed to deposit three fifths of reserves in regent counter banks to reduce their deposits to one fifth and keep the other four fifths on hand for immediate availability. The bill also affects banks allowed to deposit one half, requiring retention of their entire reserve. Also covered are hearings before the House Committee on Arts and Expositions on aid for a national Negro fair in Mobile, Alabama.
The House adjourned amid a summary discussion of war claim repayments and private claims bills. The Senate was not in session, leaving unfinished business ahead of Monday.
Secretary Cortelyou sent Congress a supplemental Navy Bureau of Equipment estimate totaling 1 12,000 for refitting, campment, and repair of several ships. Proposals cover refitting and arming after moves at San Francisco as mine lay vessels, boiler work, and equipment upgrades. Separate line items request 75,000 for alterations to the Brooklyn armoured cruiser and 89,000 for each of Alabama, Illinois, Kearsarge, Kentucky, and Iowa. Additional 13,40 for Paul Jones torpedo boat destroyer repairs.
A Senate panel investigates Oscar W. Hundley’s United States district judgeship for Alabama, denouncing the appointment as political. Witnesses including T. G. Bush and others tied to the Southern Steel Co. face senators Moran and Pettus, who oppose confirmation.
The House passed a war claims measure totaling 815,545 to compensate stores and supplies furnished to the Union army during the Civil War. An itemized distribution follows by state with Alabama at 6000, California 40,000, Florida 4,?3, Missouri 17,010, New York 2,200, Texas 1,189, and Virginia 887.5 among others, with debate noting parliamentary hurdles and adjournment until Monday.
Postmaster General Meyer and City Postmaster urged a city post-office near Union Station before the House Committee on Public Building and Grounds. They argued faster mail delivery and government savings, noting current wagon use costs about 5000 annually. They also suggested reducing clerical staff or relocating workers to the main post-office, freeing space in the department building.
Last night the Republican House caucus ratified state delegations for membership in the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee. About thirty members attended as elections for the states were confirmed. States and territories not yet selecting should notify Troper officers by February 19. Rep Peter A. Porter of the old Wadsworth district appeared early. A Democratic primary for Alabama officials and delegates to the Denver convention is set for May 1. TO PREVENT THE GRIP Laxative Bromquin removes the cause E W GROVE signature.
Senate committee on Interstate Commerce preserved a record against expanding pass privileges for rail lines. It favored Clapp’s bill to grant free transport to furloughed and pensioned employees and reported it favorably. The panel also moved to report unfavorably against transfer company exchange deals and Beacon Crane’s measure to investigate rail switch appliances. A Fulton bill granting ICC authority to suspend 30 day rate notices in car transport cases was set for hearings. A subcommittee was appointed to study La Follette style regulations for interstate tele and rail service and to block franks by government officials.
Chairman Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission told the House Commerce Committee that railroads lack a good reason to avoid staffing telegraph stations with enough operators when facing wage tradeoffs. He cited 76 weekly extension petitions and said railroads could hire if they paid sufficient wages, noting some roads argue the law should not be enforced.
A preliminary report to Congress recommends eliminating four assistant postmasters general and appointing a long term executive head under the postmaster general. The probe also calls for regional divisions, centralized bookkeeping, and reduced centralization to streamline operations across about 62,000 post offices.
Representative Smith received a favorable District Committee resolution urging action on widening SennIng road, while Interior Secretary Garrett opposed a south side road through Anacostia River grounds due to patient care and safety concerns. Commissioners reported unfavorably on a neuro hospital for indigent insane and plan a separate school and wards project costing about $150,000.
W S Isham asked the House Naval Affairs Committee to authorize a test of an armor piercing projectile against battleship armor at 3000 yards and, if it fails, a second test with an explosive shell to gauge its effect. He argued minimum ranges and armor trends demand immediate testing. the Texas was proposed as the test ship.
Gen. Bell, chief of staff, at request of Rep. Hobson, told the House Naval Affairs Committee the army supports a larger navy and rapid Pearl Harbor fortifications. He outlined Pearl Harbor as a wartime base and urged immediate construction of a 2 million dollar dry dock. He answered questions on Philippine defenses and joint army navy bases to shield Pacific possessions.
Dr. Jacob Hollander of Johns Hopkins and Assistant Secretary Bacon discussed a proposed $20 million Dominican bond issue at 3 percent interest redeemable in 10 years. Total debt had been reduced from $30 million to about $17 million after Hollander’s negotiations. A 98 percent customs deposit is moved to distribute to Dominican creditors, with details to be announced soon.
Charles E. Howe of the American Security and Trust Company defended the Aldrich bill as a safe elastic emergency currency not replacing permanent plans. He urged legalization of clearing houses and highlighted government agencies able to assess bond values. He argued for a monetary commission and a banking system adaptable to U S needs.
A plan to keep Congress members informed of House and Senate activity will be tested next week by Capitol Superintendent Woods. The device, about the size of a typewriter, prints proceedings on a long paper sheet via a wire link and electric keyboard in the Capitol basement. If successful, it will be installed in committee rooms and government departments to aid absent members.
Petitioners from Greeley Kansas Moorestown New Jersey Hinsdale Illinois and Dover New Hampshire urge Senator Gallinger to back prohibition in the District of Columbia. No prohibition bill in the Senate yet though two House measures exist local option and straight prohibition. The Senate committee will act only on bills, so discussion waits until a prohibition measure passes the Senate.
Mrs. Lillian Stevens president of the National WCTU and Maine WCTU with Matthew E. O’Brien of the national Prohibition party and Rev WH Anderson spoke to the House Judiciary Committee on the Littlefield bill. They argued it would curb evasion of liquor laws by fictitious express firms shipping across state lines into prohibition areas. Representative Henry of Texas said he would not back the bill without a personal use clause. A clash over a possible personal amendment looms as supporters and opponents grapple with constitutional questions and the bill’s aims.
The street railway trackage bill faces delays with no quorum at the House District Committee meeting and a planned discussion postponed. Speaker Cannon may allow extended time for final action, while committees and members travel next week. The Burleson and Dolliver school reorganization bills loom as first topics, with petitions for and against expected and hearings likely.
In the House yesterday several bills were introduced. Republican Mr Bradisy of New York seeks a half pay list for officers and men who served eighteen months in the Civil War. Republican Mr Binghem of Pennsylvania would extend pensions to Confederate prison survivors. Democrat Mr Floof of Virginia proposes appointing a Congressional commission to investigate purchases of American-grown tobacco.
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