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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1908
Page
22
California defender argues for sending battleships to the Pacific as wise and necessary. Money invested in warships justified against wages of builders. Senate debate centers on policy and future naval build plans to maintain relative power.
A fragmentary report notes the Patents Committee plans a hearing on patent legislation before Congress. It mentions speakers discussing the bill’s prospects, with references to a majority in favor and anticipated committee action. Names and precise dates are unclear due to damaged text.
Hearings proceed in the House committee to study bills on common carrier and accident reports. Subcommittees, chaired by Messrs Stevens and Rusael, deliberate on proposed measures including explosives regulation and related reforms.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss a House committee on Indian affairs and statements by representatives from Virginia Pennsylvania and others. The text references payments to Filipinos and a contention over funding from the United States Treasury with mentions of surveys and political figures.
Congress condensed reports Sea Senator Perkins urged continued naval expansion and sending the battleship float to the Pacific. The Senate planned to meet today with Sear Ter McCumber to read Washington a farewell and adjourn. District railway trackage permit to extend tracks to Loten Station was discussed as HouseAdjourned to noon.
Representative Sturgiss of West Virginia introduced a bill to appropriate $1,000 for each state and territory to establish and maintain mining departments linked to agricultural colleges. Other bills by Heflin of Alabama target government staff secrecy on cotton reports, Wisconsin pension reforms set monthly and age-based benefits, and Sheppard of Texas proposes penalties for wireless interference with official messages.
Legislative agents for railroads spoke against the Knox bill as unsatisfactory, while La Follette and related measures faced continued hearings. Senators urged amendments to align with constitutional concerns, and debate focused on two committees' potential joint action and next hearings scheduled for February 2.
A House Committee hearing on fortifications for the coming fiscal year discussed a 10,690,000 plan to build an artificial island at the entrance to Chesapeake Bay. Delegates from Virginia and nearby districts pressed for the appropriation, with officials including Captain Cole and ET Jarkin present.
A navy pay plea argued to cut debt burdens on sailors and sustain service. Pay Inspector Cowie urged a general increase citing Annapolis graduations and rising costs. Critics warned of government strain while advocates highlighted poverty among late career sailors and long service implications.
A Senate measure directs the District Commissioners to determine and report the price of the property south of Pennsylvania Avenue proposed for purchase by Hexburn. The bill passed without debate and was altered by an informal consent at Senator Galtlinger’s request. Senator Grolin cautioned that the investigation could expose a failure to properly consider the Hexburn bill.
The House committee postponed further hearings on the judge issue until March 1. California wine growers and supporters seek opportunity for reforms. Republicans, including Tirrell and Littlefield, voted with five Democrats against the postponement.
Speaker Cannon moves to resolve district committee opposition by asking Representative Mans of Shaw to take chair as the three cent fare provison is beaten in the Senate, stalling the measure.
Discussion in the House over a bill extending Capital Traction and allied lines into the northeast through Florida Avenue and Eight Street North East to Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast. Universal transfers and district regulation of schedules are debated. opponents warn of overreach and question company finances and feasibility.
The Senate District Committee meeting set for yesterday was postponed to Monday at 7 30 PM due to the absence of Senator Carter who leads a bill authorizing the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad to maintain a track connection. The hearing will include Assistant Secretary of the Navy Newberry Commissioner Warrow General Manager Atterbury of the railroad and the Citizens Association of the Southeast. It is expected Senator Carter, who attended Senator Latimer’s funeral, will return to Washington by Monday morning.
The debate centered on tracks creating a monopoly and whether the streets belong to the people. Representatives argued against granting a franchise to the Metropolitan Coach Company while proposed amendments sought to limit transfers, remove temporary tracks, and set fare changes. The eight ticket proposal failed by a large vote as supporters argued for a fair return on capital.
Representative Smith pushes a public utilities commission with Macfarland noting it mirrors prior bills. Critics say commissions need expertise across gas, electric, heat, telephone, and street railways, with temporary expert advisers and no heavy permanent costs.
Vic President transmitted a Keep Commission report to Congress recommending retirement of superannuated government employees in the classified service. A bill favored by the Civil Service Reform League proposes a salary deduction to fund annuities at 112 percent of salaries. Retirement ages range from sixty to seventy. Details have appeared previously in The Post.
New York February 21 The Merchants Association of New York unanimously backed the committee on bankruptcy and commercial law report and recommended the indentation of the currency reform bill prepared by Congressman Towler after extensive study of the subject The move supports congressional action on the planned currency reform measure.
Legislative briefs report seven Filipinos may gain Instruction at the United States Military Academy and a favorable report on a bill protecting aliens. Taft urged Senate support for expanding the Philippine Commission to nine members. A monument bill for Point Pleasant was ordered reported favorable. An air space increase for steerage on ocean vessels passed the Senate with effect in 1940. Other items include a graves-marks bill for Civil War service members, consulate grounds in Asia, and railroad car prompt‑delivery bills postponed or debated.
Senators push for final action on the Aldrich currency bill with talks of Bailey's substitute and potential House acceptance. Western allies fear fall of Republican support, while a proposed amendment would bar railroads as security until Interstate Commerce Commission valuation is checked and Treasury certified.
Representative Lloyd of Missouri tendered resignation as Democratic whip to devote all spare time to the Democratic Congressional Committee work. Chairman Williams accepted the resignation but has not named successor.
A Berlin denial disputed recent charges that German arms aided the Haitian revolutionary movement. In the absence of Ambassador Sternburg, Count Hatziest charged affairs pressed the matter, but Berlin foreign office reported no knowledge of German participation.
Costa Rica ratifies the peace convention adopted at the Central American peace conference in Washington, becoming the second country in the region after Nicaragua, which acted about ten days earlier.
The will of Korman Galt was admitted to probate in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia on February ith 190. Edith Bolling Galt is named widow and sole executrix with letters testamentary issued. Galt & Bro business at 07 Pennsylvania Avenue continues under the same staff and name. Also notes a notice inviting Daughters of the American Revolution to patriotic exercises at George Washington University.
Headache sufferers are urged to try Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for fast relief with no after-effects or nausea. The ad claims affordability and a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved, offered by a Lakefield Minnesota seller and Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
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