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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1906
Page
24
The House approved the Pension Appropriation Bill carrying 139 million for pensions and 1.245 million for administration. The vote stood 346 to 7 with broad support for rate questions and a push to align with President Roosevelt’s recommendations on rail and commerce. Speaker action and committee notes followed, detailing the measure’s impact on future pension costs and statutory provisions.
Congress adjourned as Senate members discussed a merger probe with West Virginia governor’s letter on coal discriminations and a pension plan for Civil War and Mexican War veterans. The House passed a rate bill and a $140 million pension measure after hours of debate.
The Foreign Affairs Committees reviewed a resolution by Representative Dilhert of Kentucky charging misconduct by William F. Sorsby, U.S. Minister to Bolivia, and awaiting State Department correspondence. Witnesses alleged ties to British capitalists and a fraudulent bond issue by Playa de Oro Mining. defenders urged leaving action to the State Department. Representatives Perkins, Foster, and Towne were named to investigate.
The House Military Affairs committee held a hearing on Maj Cassius Gillette's leave of absence to engineer Philadelphia water works. Philadelphia engineers De Kinder and Leake denounced the plan and urged against forcing the Colliert project on the city. Morrell spoke for the resolution. no action was taken. Gaines introduced anti pass bill to curb free passes. Warner proposed a US cable to Guantanamo and the Panama Canal Zone with a $1,000 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.
Joseph Smith of La Mont Iowa, head of the reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and son of the Prophet, will testify as the final witness. The committee plans to report to the Senate soon and may call witnesses from Utah over the next two to three weeks. The session featured witnesses detailing Mormon influence in Utah politics and endowment ceremonies, with reports of polygamy and church authority shaping state governance.
The Commission yesterday disapproved a bill in Congress to authorize settling claims for special assessments. They argue juries and the U.S. marshal should levy assessments, and would turn the Board of Commissioners into an appeals body. They warn of unnecessary complications from recording adjusments and hearings, and say hearings would burden the Commissioners beyond existing authority.
Officials transmitted a bill to Chairman Babcock seeking a new charge for tuition on non resident pupils in Washington public schools. The measure aims to extend tax based exemptions to nonresident pupils whose parents pay District levies, with hopes for quick relief.
The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed multiple nominations including Erastus J. Parenns for district attorney in the Middle district of Alabama G Smith for third secretary of embassy to Great Britain Luke M Bates a lands office register at Valentine Nebraska Stephen J Weeks at O Neill Nebraska receivers Sanford Parker Elof Ginen both at O Neill and Valentine Nebraska and postmasters Charles J McGill Dawson Pennsylvania Joseph & Paul South Fork Frank N Donate Carrollton The confirmation covers district attorneys land office registers and postmaster appointments across several states.
Charles Bertoncini, an engineer with past work on the canal project, says the Panama Canal will undoubtedly be completed within ten years. He has just returned to the Isthmus after staying in Washington since October 4.
Senator La Follette introduced a bill prohibiting railroad passes and franks to political committees, candidates, and officeholders. The measure defines free passes, bans their use for travel perks, and exempts railway mail service. Penalties include imprisonment up to five years or fines up to 5000 dollars.
The Senate plans to vote February 14 on admitting Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma and Indian Territory as two states with a split plebiscite issue. Opponents press for separate plebiscites arguing for local choice, while supporters cite anticipated Republican votes to back the Foraker amendment.
Secretary Taft told the Senate Committee on the Philippines that Philippine tobacco exports are smaller than U S production in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. He noted most island cigars lack high-grade quality and that Manila labor costs keep production near U S levels. Taft to answer further questions today.
The President sent nominations to the Senate for collector of customs Myron H. McCord in Arizona district surveyor of customs Mahion M Garland Pittsboro area director of internal revenues Griffith T Davis twelfth district Pennsylvania. Also notes a bill to repeal an old duty free furniture law for New Brunswick. Peter C Reagan Maine legislator in Washington introduced to President Roosevelt by Burleigh. Panama Pacific Mail Service Panama Feb Pinel Brothers contract with government to pay 36000 yearly subsidy to run a steamship mail service between Pacific ports of Panama. prior mail service was undermined by Pacific Steam Navigation Company.
Sixty especially meritorious Oriental Rugs are priced far below auction values. The dealer backs every piece with an unqualified guarantee and offers to return the money for any rug that proves unsatisfactory. Dependability of rug dealers is emphasized, likening trust to a diamond dealer.
The Senate discussed using a West Virginia remedy for mandamus rail connection, with Elkins proposing referral to Interstate Commerce. Foraker urged gubernatorial remedies for national railroad issues. The pace shifted to pension bills for Civil War telegraph operators, then private land and irrigation actions, Alaska fishing restrictions, Newcomb decoration, and the Cuba Pines treaty, with Morgan delaying action before adjournment.
A Honolulu delegation led by Jonah K. Kalanianaole and W. Q. Smith pressed President Roosevelt to remit 78 percent of Hawaii customs receipts to the Territory. The president had proposed a 20 year fund from 3 percent of receipts for education public works harbors and defense. The group aims to push the recommendation. The president emphasized strong fortifications for the islands as essential.
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