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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
42
Long floor speech on House authority cites Speaker Thmks Uncle Joe as benevolent despot yet argues committees deserve right to name their own chairs. Debate recalls Col Hepburn’s era and past power struggles, with opponents denouncing centralization and urging constitutional balance for future change.
A garbled advertisement extols a lifestyle of disciplined eating and regular meals. It promotes Stuart Dyspepsia tablets claiming to restore digestion, urging readers to mail for a free sample from Stuart Co, Maighall, Mich.
The Senate debated immigration and a Pennsipy appropriation bill while ratifying a treaty with Great Britain. The House tackled rules, the Speaker's authority, and defense funding. A heated exchange over Panama influence and President Obsidia prompted calls for proof as sessions adjourned for a recess.
There was no district committee meeting yesterday due to lack of quorum. 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. a Senate report is expected.
The House committee on military affairs backed a bill to alter John E Layne of Company G 19th Regiment war record from discharged by favor to discharged for injuries incurred in line of duty The aim is to make Layne eligible for a pass in the cut sorties regardless of War Department records President Roosevelt opposes the change deeming it a demoralising precedent The measure would amend the record to make Layne eligible for appointment independent of the existing War Department entry
In a Senate session Gary of South Carolina called for a complete report from the Immigration Commission. Bailey and others challenged the commission’s structure and spending, noting salaries of members and arguing for better enforcement and transparency. The debate highlighted the commission’s composition including Jenks, Wheeler, and Labor Commissioner Newt.
Senate commerce committee yesterday approved a House bill requiring all Ocean Steamers to be equipped with wireless telegraphy. Debate focused on potential wireless company monopoly. An amendment favors compulsory message interchange between US wireless outfits on different ships during distress or emergency as decided by the vessel master.
Senator McCumber reports pension appropriation bill prepared for Senate after post office bill. Key change removes the consolidation plan for all pension agencies into one Washington office. The bill shows a net pension roll decrease of 156,400 this year with new names added, total appropriation 160.902 million versus 160.709 million last year.
A lengthy legislative battle over the Secretary of State salary is resolved as conferees are empowered to consider changes to the pay law. Speaker Cannon and leaders push for decisive action while Fitzgerald denounces the Rules Committee as overly interventionist. A series of roll calls and maneuvers culminates in the adoption of the Tawney resolution and the naming of conferees from Pennsylvania and Georgia.
The Senate ratified the Newfoundland Fisheries Treaty with Great Britain and issued a formal resolution stating the pact does not raise Bay of Fundy or innocent passage issues. The accord forwards North Atlantic fisheries disputes to the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague. Also, the Senate Military Affairs Committee is authorized to inspect U.S. military posts to assess needed legislation.
A local rack sale boasts drastic cuts on high grade pianos with hundreds sold at the minimum price previously. The store invites comparison on price and quality, urging quick visits as the stock must be cleared at once with stretched terms for easier payments.
In a heated Senate exchange Senator Penrose accuses Senator La Follette of chronic absenteeism on committees including Census Claims Pensions and Indian Affairs. La Follette defends attendance, notes limited service on some panels and asserts his right to speak on legislation despite criticism. The dispute includes amendments on railroad mail pay and a parcel post experiment.
Representative Caulfield of Missouri proposes that district commissioners designate residential streets and ban new business houses in those areas. An advisory board of two architects and a landscape gardener would assist, with court action required to enforce restrictions and damages limited by fines up to $1000 per offense. A separate joint resolution seeks a statue for Father Stafford at Eleventh and Twelfth streets with $100 for site prep.
Boston February 18 striking hatters return to work as Lamson Hubbard dissolves from the National Hat Makers Association and transfers assets to Lamson Hubbard Company formed recently under Massachusetts law. The new firm establishes a union shop and accepts the union terms affecting about two thousand men.
Representative Denby of Michigan challenged Rainey to produce proof for charges against President Obaldia and others tied to canal affairs during a fortifications debate. Rainey said he would present evidence next week. Denby previously helped assess Canal Zone lands for Roosevelt.
The army appropriation bill reported to the Senate carries 1 025 090 dollars, an increase of 4 783 060 over the House figure. Key boosts include enlisted pay 1 248 010, officer time pay 108 000, longevity pay 150 000, medical and retired personnel pay, encampments for organized militia 72 000, barracks and quarters 1 500 000, transportation 332 346, and overseas posts including Alaska and Pacific islands. barracks in the Philippine Islands reduced by 800. An amendment adds West Point cadet attendance at Taft inaugural ceremonies, a provision the House had refused.
Senate Democrats will present Vice President Fairbanks with a magnificent loving cup in appreciation for his fair handling of political questions. A $500 subscription is being raised among minority members, and Senator Daniel of Virginia will deliver the presentation speech.
In a House speech, Hobson of Alabama accused Ambassador O Brien in Tokyo of backing a petition allowing Japanese to sell liquor in San Francisco without a license. He cited five individuals he said were regularly in the liquor trade, noting their sales involved Japanese males, amid broader remarks on the battleship fleet's diplomacy.
House Committee on patents reports a general copyright bill extending protection to 38 years with a 98 year renewal. It clarifies rights for mechanical uses of compositions and sets terms for renewal, aiming to standardize protection across works. The measure reflects a push to broaden and secure authorship during the Sixtieth Congress era.
A bill reported by the committee on public affairs opens the way for government ownership of the old Andersonville site in Georgia. Previously owned by the Grand Army of the Republic and donated to the National Woman's Relief Corps, the tract of about 7.212 acres would become a national park if the House passes the bill after Senate approval.
Captain Fritz Duquesne presents his article in Hamptons style describing Roosevelt’s planned East Africa hunt. Duquesne, a Boer hunter, recounts big game exploits and promises authentic romantic detail with gripping photographs and sensational text.
Hampton's Magazine offers an article on psychic research by Vance Thompson and a case study titled On the Trail of the Ghost. It includes a dramatic piece on the Black Patch tobacco war, a portrait of Robert Evans, and a character sketch of La Follette, plus Rex Beach’s The Silver Horde and short pieces by noted authors.
Conferees meet to harmonize penalties reform bills from both houses after the House passed a bill to amend and codify federal penal laws. MecGall’s capital punishment proposal failed lack of quorum. House liquor shipment regulation likely to draw debate. Senate confirmed Barbdlan for Porto Rico executive council, Lindsay for Hawaii circuit court, Wilder for Hawaii supreme court.
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