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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1906
Page
20
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee sparred over the Hepburn bill’s rail rate provision. Supporters expect a floor contest, while President and Senators Elkins Cullom and Newlands shape votes on court review versus suspension.
Senate discussions on the Statehood bill began with Mr. Dick leading and promising to finish his remarks next session. The House refused to consider Payne’s bill to consolidate customs districts. A bill increased annual support for agricultural experiment stations. A change to American register of foreign ships wrecked in American waters assigns repairs at sixty percent and shifts control away from Commerce. House adjourned until Monday at noon amid Democratic support for a compromise bill. Democrats threaten to craft their own bill if Republicans fail to produce a suitable measure. Bailey notes express-company oversight by the Interstate Commerce Commission, with most Democrats seeking Pullman cars included. Tillman opposes I C C jurisdiction over Jim Crow cars, but most Democrats disagree.
The House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee will take up Tillman resolution today as Townsend of Michigan moves to report with favorable recommendation. Townsend believes Tillman overshot the mark and would limit gains. Gaines of West Virginia will assist in presenting a timely resolution. The committee aims for an early report and prompt House consideration next week.
A group of southern scientists and Agricultural Department officials asked Congress for a 200000 appropriation to exterminate the fever tick. They urged shifting cattle from pasture to pasture as a control method while Secretary Wilson backed elimination and highlighted nationwide industrial benefits. Representative Ransdell argued the tick causes about 160 million dollars in annual losses in the South.
Representative Ryan of New York received Secretary Reot's letter with a copy of a dispatch from United States Minister Leishmann at Constantinople. It reports that Blair Stern of Buffalo and Anna Snyder of Cedar Rapids were subjected to indignities in Turkey and that the Peruvian governor was informed of compliance, the railroad official dismissed, and the police officer who detained them imprisoned.
The House refused to consider Payne's bill to consolidate customs districts after a clash led by Gardner and Thomas. Adams's bill boosting federal support for agricultural experiment stations passed, while other measures on American ship registers and duplicate checks also moved forward. The House adjourned at 5:50 for the weekend.
Representatives including J Adam Bede spoke at William Alden Smiths Lincoln day dinner in Grand Rapids Michigan. Bede commented on Watsons absence due to family matters and quipped that under the Roosevelt era the eagle is replaced by the stark with the stark delivering goods.
Secretary Hitchcock told the House Appropriations Subcommittee that 60 indictments and 400 convictions have been secured by the Interior Department across nineteen states. He noted Louisiana has fewer land frauds uncovered than Oregon or Washington, yet California shows a longer list of frauds. The investigation has been conducted quietly, despite the activity.
Senator Morgan attacked President Taft's Panama Canal concession granting Union Oil Company of California a cross isthmus pipeline. Testimony cited letters from Bates Oil Texas Company Gulf Refining Higgins Oil and others accusing lack of public advertisement and questioning authority. Gov Magoon defended inquiry and urged broader access and new mining rights laws while hinting at further hearings and potential witnesses.
The senate gallery hosts Equal Suffrage Association members after hearings on the Statehood bill. Alaskan delegate bill advances in committee, granting a territorial delegate with mainland powers. Strong argumentation for Lovering rail aid precedes a cotton imbroglio climactic session with Wilson Lov ering Burleson and NCGA president Jordan attending.
Senator Dick of Ohio makes maiden speech urging consolidation of Arizona with New Mexico and Oklahoma with Indian Territory for statehood. Senate passes several measures including ship canal, lighthouse projects, and public building authorizations while House debates tea import bill and tobacco price investigations.
A dramatic health column blames overeating and poor digestion for heart disease. It extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal fix, claiming one dose digests vast amounts of food and rest stabilizes the stomach, urging readers to buy at five cents a package.
Representative George A. Pearre denies Willlis B. Burdette’s claim that an offer of the Rockville postmastership influenced his county chair race. Pearre says no one authorized by him made such an offer and Burdette’s charges aim to mislead patrons of the Rockville post office. The Postmaster General appointment was made per his January 9 letter.
In executive session the Senate tied on Ben Daniels appointment after debate over his Colorado penitentiary record. Daniels, once rejected, has since reformed and lived honestly, with President Roosevelt praising his soldiering and urging confirmation. Senator Teller led the opposition, rallying fourteen votes against approval, as Republican support hinted at possible approval later.
Perry Belmont of New York returned from Albany after urging the judiciary committee to pass the publicity bill. He said senators and assemblymen from both parties expect a national publicity bill to be enacted this session and noted Herbert Parsons backs the corrupt practices bills but supports stronger remedies. The bill aims to require full disclosure of contributions and expenditures, prohibit corporate contributions, and mirror effective state provisions as reflected in current federal drafts by McCall and Patterson.
The House District Committee favorably reported several minor local bills. One caps real estate company capitalization at 1 million dollars and indebtedness at 500 thousand. Another places Long Bridge under Commissioners after February 12, 1906 with a 56 thousand dollar maintenance appropriation. Mrs. John A. Logan to get a hearing next Thursday on the Maddan bill seeking 1,400 dollars for property damage from grade change at Cutton and Thirteenth streets.
Charles Denby chief clerk of the State Department told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that modifying the Chinese exclusion act could bring many Chinese students to the United States. He noted Belgium already attracts students and asserted a clear distinction between Chinese labor and student classes.
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