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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
20
The House debates Speaker power and committee chair appointments as Representative Thmks criticizes centralized authority while supporters push for reform. The floor exchange recalls decades of tension between strong leadership and legislative independence amid procedural resistance and partisan strife.
A dated advertisement promotes Stuart Dyspepsia tablets claiming better digestion and a healthier lifestyle. It urges regular meals, warns against late-night eating, and promises relief by sending a free trial package to readers who mail their name and address to Stuart Co in Marshall, Michigan.
The postoffice appropriation bill carried 190,000 was passed as debate on the immigration committee report continues. Measures on treaty with Great Britain and secretary of state rules are touched. The fortifications appropriation near eight million began, while Denby pressed Rainer for proofs in Panama gateway charges. The House recessed until 11 o clock.
There was no meeting of the House District committee yesterday due to inability to raise a quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for February 26, while the Senate District committee meets at 10 30 this morning to decide whether to report Senator Gallinger's gag bill after hearing the subcommittee on public utilities report.
The House committee on military affairs recommends passing a bill to change John E. Layne’s War Department record from Discharged for causes incurred in line of duty to Discharged, which would make him eligible for a pass. President Roosevelt opposes the record mutation, warning of a demoralising precedent, while the committee argues the move corrects an error and clears Layne for appointment despite current records.
In a sharp Senate exchange Mr Gary of South Carolina urged a resolution for a full report on the Immigration Commission. He assailed the agency for high costs and lax enforcement, noting salaries of commission members and expenses while questioning the commission's effectiveness. Senator Bailey pressed for full disclosure and a complete accounting of the commission's work and personnel.
Senate commerce committee yesterday reviewed the House bill requiring all ocean steamers to be equipped with wireless telegraphy. Debate focused on whether the measure could permit wireless firms to form a monopoly, with hints it may delay passage this session. An amendment favored would mandate compulsory intercommunication between US wireless companies’ instruments on different ships during distress or emergency, decided by the ship master.
Senator McCumber reported the pension appropriation bill to the Senate after the post office bill. The House version dropped the consolidation plan for all pension agencies into one Washington office. The bill totals $160,902,000, down from last year by $2,140,000, despite new names added.
A lengthy debate over the Secretary of State salary ends with conferees empowered to consider changes as if in disagreement. Representative Fitzgerald attacks the Rules Committee while lawmakers vote to proceed, setting up a tense procedural clash over cabinet pay and constitutional barriers.
Senate approves a special agreement with Great Britain on the Newfoundland Fisheries Treaty. The act clarifies that the treaty does not address the Bay of Fundy or innocent passage through the Gut of Canso, and reserves disputes to arbitration at The Hague. The measure also authorizes a Senate military affairs committee inspection of U.S. posts to determine needed legislation.
A store advertises a closing sale on pianos, claiming prices are slashed far below regular selling prices. It stresses high quality instruments at unheard of values, urging quick purchases with flexible payment terms to close out the stock immediately.
The Senate chamber erupts over absenteeism and committee work as Senator Penrose accuses Senator La Follette of poor attendance on claims Indian affairs pensions and census. La Follette defends his record noting lack of value in some assignments and asserts his right to speak on legislation. A point of order contests a railroads pay amendment and a postal parcels project proceeds after ruling.
A bill introduced by Rep Caulfield of Missouri would empower district commissioners to designate streets or parts as residential and bar new business buildings. It creates an advisory board of two architects and a landscape gardener, allows damages for affected property, and sets fines up to 1000 dollars per offense. A separate joint resolution by Rep Ransdell of Louisiana calls for a Father Stafford statue at Eleventh and Twelfth streets with 100 dollars for site prep and pedestal.
Boston February 18 striking hatters return to a unified factory as Lamson & Hubbard Company withdraws from the National Hat Makers Association by dissolving and transferring its property. The Lamson & Hubbard Company, formed recently under Massachusetts law, immediately set up a union shop and accepted union terms. About 200 men are affected.
Representative Denby of Michigan demanded proofs from Representative Rainey of Illinois regarding charges against President Obaldia of Panama and others linked to canal affairs. Rainey signaled an upcoming Panama matter speech with promised evidence. Denby, a Roosevelt appointee to valuate Canal Zone lands, asserted belief in the accused’s honesty.
The army appropriation bill reported to the Senate carries 1025 090, an increase of 4 783 06d over the House version. Major rises include enlisted pay 1 248 010, officer pay time 108 000, longevity pay 150 000, medical officers 60 000, retired on active service 315 080, retired enlisted 200 000, encampment and maneuvers 72 000, barracks 1 500 000, transport 332 346, Alaska and Corregidor projects 0 000. The only cut is 800 for Philippines barracks. An amendment allows West Point cadets to attend Taft’s inaugural ceremony.
Senate Democrats plan to present Vice President Fairbanks with a magnificent loving cup as a token of appreciation for his fair rulings and impartial handling of political questions. A $590 subscription among minority members funds the gift, with Senator Daniel of Virginia delivering the presentation speech.
In a House speech yesterday Hobson of Alabama accused Ambassador O Brien in Tokyo of signing a petition allowing Japanese to sell liquor in San Francisco without a license. He cited five individuals known to be regulars in the liquor trade, alleging their sales were by Japanese males.
A House committee on patents approved a general copyright bill extending protection for 56 years, with a 38 year initial term and a 98 year renewal. The measure sets terms governing mechanical uses of compositions and outlines who may exploit works under the act, shaping 60th Congress policy on authors rights.
The House considers a bill reported by the committee on military affairs to accept the Andersonville prison site in Georgia from the Grand Army of the Republic and the Woman's Relief Corps The Senate has passed the bill The 7212 acre tract would become a National Park under government ownership and management.
An Atlantic magazine excerpt promises sensational coverage of hunting adventures in East Africa under Captain Fritz Duquesne. Duquesne, a longtime Boer quarry hunter, is described as authentic and romantic, with vivid photographs and a first description of where Roosevelt will hunt appearing in this issue of Hampton's.
Highlights include Vance Thompson on psychic phenomena a tale On the Trail of the Ghost plus a Black Patch tobacco war case critique Fighting Bob Evans political sketches La Follette and Wall Street money gambles Rex Beach The Silver Horde story short pieces by Bacon Andrews Loomis and others Buy it today any
Conferees will harmonize penal law amendments as both houses pass similar measures. MecGall’s capital punishment repeal failed for quorum reasons. House moves to regulate interstate liquor shipment. Senate confirms Barbdlan to Porto Rico executive council, Lindsay to Hawaii circuit court, Wilder to Hawaii high court.
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