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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
26
Debate over monetary reform traces through Senate remarks. Aldrich plan to back currency with railroad bonds stirs division between East and South, with calls for central bank and limits on bond-driven money powers. Speakers include Taft era figures, urging national bank powers and cautious currency expansion.
A fragment discusses an Aldrich proposal to shape currency policy and regulatory moves affecting officers or employees tied to exchange rates and national banks. It suggests a foundational framework for issuing or stabilizing currency amid government actions and financial controls.
The third set of questions in the Senate concerned a government paper issuance and the cost code, with discussions led by Senator Clas of Georgia. The chamber adjourned after debates on executive and fiscal measures, while assistant secretaries’ salaries faced possible cuts as the House stalled until noon.
The Merchants Association of New York and its bankruptcy committee condemn the Aldrich emergency currency relief measures. They plan a substitute proposal after a week of study and will distribute pamphlets to over 2000 representatives and manufacturers associations nationwide.
A committee proposed forming a currency commission to study questions on currency proposals. Members include Burgess of Texas, Teverin of Wissichhusetts, and Hill of fon treet. The measure was to be taken up Monday for review and a likely report.
An article reports Senator Aldrich urging passage of his currency reform bill. It contrasts his plan with central bank concepts and discusses emergency measures, financial stability, and the role of a monetary system amid Wall Street attitudes.
Texas Judge Cowan tells Senate Intersta commerce panel that railroads have given disastrous service to shippers and managements, as Culberson bill seeks prompt car supply. He argues manufacturers cannot meet demand and questions why railroads fail while sworn reports show greater capacity. The hearing also features cattle and grain interests urging regulation to ensure car provision and rules on equipment and demurrage.
A Pittsburg banquet speech by Senator Knox urging a large scale inland waterway program is ordered printed in Senate document form. Senator Buxton of Oregon led the effort with a unanimous vote to refer the resolution to the Committee on Commerce and to publish Knoxs remarks for distribution to Senators and Members.
Alabama Judge Hundley testified before a Senate subcommittee on his confirmation, defending his record and arguing against charges of partiality. He cited his Supreme Court endorsement for Alabama and noted broad support from Alabama bar members as evidence of fitness.
The amended bill to prohibit betting and bookmaking in the District of Columbia was returned for entry by Congress. It makes it unlawful to bet gamble or pool on any race game sport or contest and punishes violations with imprisonment from thirty to ninety days or fines from 700 to 700 for each violation.
In a United States Circuit Court order, Harriman and Otto H. Kahn of Kuhn Loeb & Co were directed to appear before the Interstate Commerce Commission and respond to questions about stock dealings in Union Pacific Illinois Central and New York Central. The questions cover ownership, purchases, timing, and potential indirect interests related to shares held by Harriman and associates through 1908, with prior refusals noted and a later hearing date to be set.
A fire at the Comer Gathographing Company in Buffalo, New York, caused extensive damage. The plant, among the nation’s largest, and the adjoining press department of the Buffalo Evening Times sustained losses of about 280000 and 3000 respectively.
The Judiciary Committee plans hearings on bills amending interstate liquor shipments starting today. Senators and members may express views daily until the end, with others to be heard afterward. Gompers of the American Federation of Labor will be given a speaking slot on June 23 regarding the anti-liquor reform bill.
Representative Scott of Kansas aims to establish 100 experimental farms to boost pork chops across the United States. Each site would cover four Western agricultural states with funds provided by farmers themselves under Department of Agriculture supervision. No extra appropriation is required to carry out the plan.
The House braces for battle as democrats and republicans protest a provision allowing heads of departments to dismiss long serving clerks who have become incapacitated. Speakers claim the clause shifts power to bosses, risking hundreds of loyal, elderly workers. lawmakers, including Mr Goulden, argue for humane pension or retirement safeguards while noting pay increases and restructurings under the appropriations bill.
Representative Crumpacker of Indiana tried to reduce congressional mileage from 20 to 19 cents a mile but was blocked by a point of order raised by Representative Pag/eight of California. He argued current fares render any reduc tion untenable and noted sleeping car and dining expenses for his wife. The debate referenced the Appropriations Committee and ended with the point of order sustained.
The House Committee on Mines and Mining heard Representative Wilson of Pennsylvania urge a nine member commission with three engineers three miners three owners and three lawyers to probe recent mine disasters. Action postponed until after a miners’ meeting in Indianapolis on February 2. Texas and Pacific dividend news: New York declares 2 12 percent.
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