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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1906
Page
50
The House approved a pension appropriation bill carrying 139 million for pensions and 1.245 million for administration by a 346 to 7 vote. The action followed extensive discussion on rate questions and governing commissions, with debate on costs, future pension rolls, and the impact on national finances.
Senate actions include investigations into railroad mergers and future fiscal saves. Pension bills pass with broad support, proposals to raise Civil War and Mexican War veteran pensions, reduction of pension agencies, and calls for inspectorate reform. House adjourns after passage of rate and pension bills, with debates on service pensions and land office adjustments.
The Foreign Affairs Committees considered charges against William F. Sorsby, U.S. Minister to Bolivia, regarding alleged fraudulent bonds tied to Playa de Oro Mining. The matter was referred to the State Department for disposition with a committee investigation appointed to report.
The House Military Affairs committee held a hearing on the Gillette leave of absence to work as engineer of the Philadelphia water system project. Philadelphia engineers De Kinder and Leake denounced the plan and urged no action be taken. Morrell spoke in favor. the committee took no action. Gaines introduced an anti pass bill aiming to curb free passage and government waste. Warner proposed $1,000,000 to establish a U S cable link to Guantanamo and the Panama Canal zone.
Herbert E. Davidson of Boston and Maltioux an electrical engineer of New York appeared before the House Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures yesterday to advocate a bill to establish the metric system for government use beginning July 1, 1988.
Joseph Smith of La Mont Iowa, head of the reorganized Mormon Church, will testify today as the final witness in the Smoot case. Senator Burrows and committee members expect to conclude the hearing, cross examine Charles Owen, and then await Utah witnesses over the next two to three weeks before summing up for a Senate report.
The Commission yesterday disapproved a bill in Congress allowing the settlement of claims for special assessments. It argues assessments are set by juries under U S marshal oversight and that granting appeals would burden the district. It warns that widening damages against other taxes would cause confusion, and that hearings on auctions are unnecessary.
Washington commissioners submitted a bill to impose tuition charges on nonresident pupils in public schools. The measure aims to extend DC tax relief by taxing pupils whose parents pay local taxes, regardless of residence. The commission hopes for swift action and relief.
The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed nominations including Erastus J. Parenns for district attorney of the Middle district of Alabama G Smith for secretary of embassy to Great Britain and several land office and postmaster posts in Nebraska Pennsylvania and other locales.
Engineer Charles Bertoncini, back on the isthmus after a Washington stay since October 4, predicts the Panama Canal will be completed within ten years. He previously worked on the project during the French period on the isthmus.
Senator La Follette introduces a bill prohibiting federal officials from accepting railroad passes and railroads from issuing them to political committees, candidates, or officeholders. The measure defines free passes, sets penalties of imprisonment or fines, and exempts railway mail service. testimony protections and related provisions are outlined. The article also notes Senate amendments to the urgent deficiency bill, including increases for the Bureau of Animal Industry and Panama Railroad equipment, with other specified adjustments to foreign missions and treaties.
The Senate plans to consider the statehood bill for Arizona and New Mexico and Oklahoma and Indian Territory on February 14. Opponents focus on whether Arizona may vote separately on admission with New Mexico rather than by a joint majority of both territories. Foraker amendment support faces Republican opposition. passage hinges on thirteen Republican votes for the amendment.
Secretary Taft told the Senate Committee on the Philippines that Philippine tobacco exports are smaller than U S output. He cited Connecticut and Pennsylvania yields per acre and said high grade Manila cigars are costly to produce. He plans to take questions today and backs Longworth’s embassy funding bill. The National Business League urged restoring Senate eliminations in the consular bill.
The President sent nominations to the Senate for collector of customs Myron H. McCord of Arizona surveyor of customs Mahion M. Garland of Pittsboro and a director of internal revenues Griffith T. Davis of Pennsylvania. He also seeks repeal of an old law admitting furniture into New Brunswick free of duty. Peter C Reagan Maine legislator was introduced to Roosevelt by Burleigh. Panama Pacific Mail Service: Pinel Brothers signed a contract for a yearly subsidy of 36000 to run a steamship mail service between Panama Republic ports, replacing the Pacific Steam Navigation Company.
Sixty meritorious Oriental Rugs are priced well below auction values. The dealer backs each piece with an unqualified guarantee and offers a money back promise if any rug proves unsatisfactory. The guarantee is presented as a key trust factor for rug buyers, comparable to confidence in a diamond dealer.
In a continued debate on rail service, Elkins urged referral to Interstate Commerce while Tiliman did not object. Foraker called for investigative remedies to railroad issues. The Senate passed private pension bills, land withdrawals for irrigation, North Dakota drainage funding, Alaska fishing ban for aliens, and a Newcomb decoration with Cuba treaty deliberations postponed. Executive session followed with adjournment.
A Hawaii delegation in Washington urged President Roosevelt to remit 78 percent of customs receipts to the territorial government. Led by Delegate Jonah Kalanianole and W. Q. Smith, they cited the president’s idea of carving a 20 year 3 percent fund from customs and internal revenue for education public buildings harbors and defenses. The group aims to press the proposal a strong fortifications push was noted.
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