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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
4
The House District Committee advances a measure to regulate street railways, granting the District Commissioners authority to enforce rules and require ample cars, proper power, and safe service. The bill faces strong opposition as debates continue on extensions and penalties.
Congress confirmed Lieut. Col. W W Wotherspoon for brigadier general by a 40 to 7 vote after five hours of debate. Legislation covers currency, appropriations, and a message distribution resolution. Capital Traction and Washington Railway plan double track extensions along North Capital Street to improve Union Station access, with completion target by Feb 1909 and possible six month extension.
The district court gains jurisdiction to determine constitutionality of government expenditures under the Gallinger bill for a temporary home for union soldiers and sailors, a measure advancing through the Senate.
The Senate confirmed Lieut. Col. W W Wotherspoon s promotion to brigadier general by a 40 to 7 vote. Bulkeley and Trandexee Nu Pont Raggs voted no. others aligned with the President. Opposition centered on seniority and the method of advancement rather than the officer s record.
Senate approves funds for a temporary Union soldiers home of 50200 dollars. A bust of Zachary Taylor to widow Lola Wood. Senate proposes plumbing law amendments, hospital and asylum oversight, and extending Girard Street. House introduces jurisdiction for District Court of Appeals on Congressionally funded appropriations and creation of a labor department. Education investigations authorized with 40000 dollars. Bills also extend New York Avenue to Bladensburg Road and set farm produce receptacle sizes.
A House measure from Representative Littlefield Maine would confer jurisdiction on the Diawice Court of Appeals or any justice to rule on constitutionality or legality of federal public expenditures. A petition by ten U S citizens could trigger trial against a department head or officer, with a permanent injunction possible. The court could set rules for notices and proceedings and issue temporary restraining orders. Appeal to the U S Supreme Court is allowed.
In the House yesterday an appropriation bill for clerks in the executive department drew a full gallery and prompted a critic to urge economy. Senator Smith of Daw a recalled a speech on fiscal tendencies, arguing that the proposed thirty day annual leave for clerks proves more detrimental than other laws.
A historic article discusses a probe into the Subtreasury and asks whether a shortfall existed in the PagasnTy region during August. It questions if Thomas J. Dean held the post of assistant United States treasurer and whether he personally oversaw the office. It also asks if 1905 figures show stock speculation by Atking, Dyer Jr., or Pergu som and potential government action to recover shortages. It notes a proposed Labor Department bill by Representative Suiger to create six Assistant Secretaries of Labor overseeing labor issues.
Senate yesterday saw an amendment by Mr Lodge authorizing the Postmaster General to contract for ocean mail carried by third class vessels with a subsidy of 2 dollars per outward mile on routes of 400 miles or more The bill as reported to the Senate already allows subsidies to first and second class vessels.
The Dolliver school bill faced another Senate block as Senator Nelson objected to immediate consideration. Burkett will try again, with the measure awaiting calendar disposition after other bills. A petition to rename Sixteenth Street to White House road was referred. Prohibition petitions from several states and DC were presented by Senators Gullinger and Long.
A proposed bill would approprate 100000 dollars to the Lincoln Farm Association to build a memorial hall on the Lincoln birth place farm in Kentucky. The hall would cost up to 260000 dollars with 150000 funded by the association and be dedicated in 1909 the Lincoln centennial. Also includes railroad safety measures and a Sherman act amendment about labor wage agreements.
Brig. Gen. George B. muvin says the president may call out the militia without a congressional declaration of war, under the Constitution. The Steener son bill aims to reorganize the National Guard, enabling joint annual camps and equal pay, with regular officers attached to militia units to boost readiness.
Secretary Root backed amendments to the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill. Senator Cullom proposed funds for consular buildings in the Far East totaling 1,372,642 dollars and 500,000 for Shanghai land and buildings. An omnibus plan itemizes allocations for Amoy to Yokohama. Senator Bacon also proposed a Paris entry building at up to 400,600 dollars.
Suffragists plan a March 2 rally before the Senate Committee on Women Suffrage to urge a constitutional amendment granting women the vote. Led by Mrs Katherine Teed Ballington, daughter of former Speaker Thomas B Reed, about sixty women lawyers doctors and other supporters will speak from New York and elsewhere to back the effort chaired by Senator Clay of Georgia.
The House Committee on Territories favorably reported a bill restricting agricultural land leases in Hawaii to fifteen years. It also approved a bill for payment of Hawaiian postal savings bank deposits. Senate panel ordered favorable action on nominations of Thomas Wood Sr for Colorado and John Embry for Oklahoma U S Attorneys.
Heated House debate centers on a provision that would bar payments to incapacitated public servants and allow department heads to demote rather than dismiss. Gen Keifer and Rep Gillett press for keeping or strengthening protections for aged clerks, with concerns over civil service laws and senior officials.
Chairman Hull of the Committee on Military Affairs reported the army appropriation bill to the House. It includes a 9.27 percent raise for enlisted men and noncommissioned officers. The omission of commissioned officers was explained as a strategic move to avoid a point of order. an officer pay raise may be added later as a floor amendment, or by Senate action.
The House agreed to a joint resolution extending for two years the act that appropriates 200000 for marking Confederate soldiers and sailors graves in Northern prisons. An existing surplus of 184000 remains available for the purpose.
Senator Warren reported from the Senate Committee on Military Affairs a joint resolution limiting to seven the number of cadets that may be appointed to West Point from the Philippines. It provides that after graduation they must serve eight years. In the Philippine scouts, the note ends with unclear details.
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