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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1906
Page
16
The House approved the pension appropriation bill carrying 139 million for pensions and 1.245 million for administration, in a 346 to 7 vote. The debate covered rate regulation, the national bank bill, and penalties for disclosure of government information, with remarks on long-term pension costs and comparisons to other nations.
The Senate discussed discriminations against private coal operators by the Baltimore and Ohio and considered a merger among several railroads. It advanced a pension bill for Union telegraphers and studied veteran pensions. The House passed a rate bill and a large pension appropriation, then adjourned for noon.
Foreign Affairs committees briefed on Rep Dilhert's resolution accusing William F. Sorsby United States Minister to Bolivia of misconduct in a bond scheme tied to Playa de Oro Mining Company. Proceedings deferred to State Department for correspondence. A investigative committee was appointed.
The House Military Affairs committee heard testimony on the MaIL resolution granting Maj Cassius Gillette leave to act as engineer for the Philadelphia water system project. Philadelphia engineers denounced the plans and urged against enforcing Collett plans on the city. Morrell spoke in favor. the committee took no action. Gaines introduced an anti pass bill to restrict free passage, and Warner proposed a US cable for Guantanamo and Panama with a $1,300,000 appropriation.
Herbert E. Davidson of Boston and Maltioux an electrical engineer of New York appeared before the House Committee on Coinage Weights and Measures to advocate a bill establishing the metric system for government use starting July 1 1988.
The Senate polygamy probe against Senator Smoot nears closure as Joseph Smith of La Mont Iowa, head of the reorganized Latter Day Saints church, testifies that polygamy is not a practice of the original church. Utah witnesses from Brigham Young College and Provo recount church influence on state affairs and oath ceremonies amid committee cross-examinations.
The Commission yesterday disapproved a bill in Congress to authorize settling special assessments. It argues assessments are by juries summoned by the United States marshal and that allowing appeals would complicate records. It adds hearings for hearings would burden Commissioners unnecessarily, as existing law already permits actions without hearings.
Approving legislation to impose a charge for tuition on non resident pupils in Washington public schools. The bill aims to extend tax based exemptions to nonresidents whose parents pay District levies, with officials hoping for swift relief.
The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed multiple nominations including Erastus J. Parenns district attorney for the Middle District of Alabama and G. Smith as third secretary of embassy to Great Britain. Also named were land office registers Luke M. Bates and Stephen J. Weeks for Nebraska, and receivers Sanford Parker and Elof Ginen in Nebraska. Pennsylvania postmasters Charles J. McGill Dawson Joseph Paul South Fork Frank N. Donate Carrollton.
Charles Bertoncini, engineer and former French-era worker on the canal, says the Panama Canal will be completed within ten years. He has just returned to the isthmus from Washington where he had been since October 4.
Senate bill from Senator La Follette seeks to bar federal officials from accepting railroad passes and for railroads to stop gifting passes to political committees and candidates. The measure defines free passes, sets penalties of up to five years in prison or $5,000 fine, and exempts railway mail service in performance of duties. The article also covers Senate amendments to defect deficiency spending, including boosts for the Bureau of Animal Industry and Panama Railroad Equipment, with various other increases and cost adjustments.
The Senate will debate the statehood bill admitting Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma and Indian Territory as two states on February 14. Opponents argue that Arizona should vote separately on admission with New Mexico rather than a combined decision. Foraker amendment seeking separate plebiscites faces Republican opposition. up to sixteen Republicans may join Democrats in support. Thirteen Republican votes needed to pass the Foraker amendment.
Secretary Taft testified before the Senate Committee on the Philippines on tobacco output comparing Philippine yields with U S regions. He noted the islands export far less than states like Connecticut and Pennsylvania and that high grade cigars mostly come from Manila with high labor costs. Taft planned further questions with the committee.
The President sent nominations to the Senate for collector of customs Myron H. McCord in Arizona district, surveyor of customs Mahion M. Garland from Pittsboro, and director of internal revenues Griffith T. Davis from Pennsylvania. He also seeks repeal of an old law admitting furniture into New Brunswick duty free. Peter C. Reagan, Maine legislator, met the President in D.C. via Congressman Burleigh. Panama Pacific Mail Service: Pinel Brothers signed a contract with Panama government for a $36000 yearly subsidy to run mails between Pacific ports, replacing Pacific Steam Navigation Company.
A rug dealer touts sixty meritorious oriental rugs priced well below auction value and backed by an unqualified guarantee. Purchasers can return any rug unsatisfactory for a refund, emphasizing reliability comparable to diamond dealers.
The Senate discussed Gov Dawson’s rail line concerns and considered a remedy via interstate commerce. Senator Elkins urged referral to the Interstate Commerce Committee, with Tiliman as member. Mr Foraker urged investigation into railroad troubles, and Senator Hale announced urgent deficiency appropriation action. A pension bill for Civil War telegraph operators passed after praise for their service. The body also approved land withdrawals for irrigation, drainage funding in North Dakota, and prohibition of Alaska fishing by aliens, among other measures. Executive session followed, with adjournment until today.
Hawaiian delegates led by Jonah Kalanianole and W. Q. Smith visited President Roosevelt in Washington to urge remittance of 78 percent of Hawaii customs receipts to the Territorial government. The plan, echoing the President’s own proposal, envisions a twenty year earmark of 3 percent of receipts for education public buildings harbor work and military defenses. The delegation aims to press the administration for strong fortifications and funding for island development.
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