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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1911
Page
34
The McCall bill, sent from committee without recommendation, sits on the Senate calendar as Hale and Bailey condemn it. Hale warns the measure harms American farmers while Stone supports it as stepping toward true economic legislation, and Bailey vows no delay pending the Lorimer case.
Ottawa February 24 The Canadian senate adjourned until March 8 making it impossible to dispose of the reciprocity with the United States during the present Congress. The government measure is certain to pass but the adjournment reduces chances of early enactment.
Prime Minister Asquith has written a negative reply to a question from a member of Parliament about communicating with the United States regarding the resolution for the annexation of Canada introduced in the American Congress.
Senator Hale the Republican leader and appropriations chair warned the Senate that nearly continuous sessions would be needed next week to handle appropriation bills. Representative Mondell and Delegate Wickersham exchanged a brief cordial talk after recent tensions but made no reference to the prior day’s unpleasantness. House judiciary members pledged a hearing on Norris’s resolution seeking information about a Brazilian coffee monopoly, with Norris threatening action if delays occur. Senator-elect James F Martine of New Jersey attended the Senate chamber for the first time, credentials presented by Senator Briggs.
Senator-elect James A. Martine of New Jersey meets lawmakers in Washington praising Governor Wilson and the Wilson program. He predicts a new era in New Jersey and the nation, endorsing Wilson for president and forming a Woodrow Wilson Progressive League to push his bid. He cites support from Ohio and Southern states and notes Wilson’s growing appeal among New Jersey and New York voters.
Senate devoted time to the Larimer case with Beveridge ending opposition. Sutherland amendment adopted 5 to 37. Tuesday set for vote on the resolution. Lorimer case listed as unfinished business. Canada treaty reciprocity reported without recommendation. Japan treaty ratified in executive session. Culberson urged abrogation of the 1832 Russia treaty. Suboway pension vote time denied. Senate to meet at noon. Sundry civil bill discussed. $400000 tariff board appropriation approved. $75000 economy board cut. Rivers and harbors conferees’ report agreed. President sent New Mexico constitution with approval. House adjourned to 10:20 am.
The House rejected a cloture rule and moved to expedite the sundry civil appropriation bill of 140 million. The tariff board gets 400 4 thousand dollars while the president’s 75 thousand for economy work is struck down. Fortifications for canal entrances face a fight and likely debate today. Chairman Tawney plans to bar forts funds until neutrally treaties are sought.
The Senate and House finalized a conference report on the District appropriation bill approving most Senate projects. A $50,000 municipal asphalt plant and a new pounds site were funded, street cleaning and playgrounds costs allocated to District funds, and changes to education substitute teachers, jail and workhouse merger, and Willow Tree alley redevelopment approved with set budgets and park plans.
President Taft sent to Congress the New Mexico officials certificate on the January 21 constitutional vote and urged approval of the constitution. He notes the enabling act allows a presidential approval and Congress action, and that the constitution was prepared and ratified properly for statehood.
The notice lists multiple Army personnel and their leave or duty movements including Capt Lawrence D. Cabell of the Tenth Infantry granted extended leave one month, First Lieut Selwyn D. Smith of the Fifth Cavalry two days, Dental Surgeon George S. Stallman three months, Capt Kirby Walker for Lincoln Illinois on official business, Capt Eleutheros H. Cooke to Honolulu for duty, Rear Admiral W. H. H. Southerland assigned to command the Second Division U S Pacific Fleet aboard West Virginia, Capt B. W. Hodges three months sick leave, Lieut KB Crittenden to Mare Island Navy Yard, Ensign G. H. Laird to Independence at Mare Island, Ensign J. P. F. Olding to command of fast submarine division and Fortun e, Enslyn K. H. Donasin to duty aboard Pike and a string of vessel movements and deployments including arrivals at Key West Tonopah Hoboken Norfolk Buffalo San Francisco Birmingham Mobile and Norfolk with several transport movements between Rockland Maine Norfolk Hampton Roads New York and other bases.
Interstate Commerce Commission summary presents the amount and percentage of capital stock of United States railroads on which dividends were declared from 1888 through 1910. It compiles annual dividend declarations, showing distribution by railroad stock, with emphasis on profitability and investor returns across lines and regions.
Major bankers and railroad executives weigh the Interstate Commerce Commission decision on freight rates. Some forecast no bond market impact while others warn of wage cuts and delayed investments. Leaders from Reading, Jersey Central, Erie, Chicago and Northwestern, New York Central, and others express mixed views on public costs, terminals, and capital flows as manufacturers and shippers brace for changes.
Senator Culberson introduced a resolution declaring it the sense of the Senate that the 1832 treaty between the United States and Russia should be abrogated due to discrimination against American citizens in its administration. The measure was sent to the foreign relations committee, and Culberson said he would pursue the topic with the panel promptly.
A fragmented hotel guest ledger lists names and affiliations across Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh California Connecticut Georgia Kentucky Maryland and Massachusetts with several guests staying at Shoreham Ebbitt Willard St James and Raleigh hotels. Names include Mr and Mrs Macomber J. Bios H. McMahon H. Hayes J. Meacham Philip Alger and Alfred Woodward among others.
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