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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1913
Page
9
The Senate approved a year long pension and sundry civil supply package totaling about 601.45 million dollars amid deadlock with the House. The pension item alone reached 190.312 million with expected pushes for a large naval and labor deficiency bill. Night sessions are likely as both chambers struggle to finish remaining appropriation measures.
President Taft urged Congress to appropriate 250000 for the first annual Panama payment due February 26 under the canal treaty. Secretary Knox had requested funds earlier, and Taft stressed the need to fulfill treaty obligations without delay to position the United States to respond.
The Senate passed Senator Crawford's bill restricting interlocutory injunctions to suspend state laws and orders by state administrative boards. It would send all such applications to a three judge commission for decision, with possible temporary restraining orders if irreparable harm is shown.
The Post discloses Gen Leonard Wood and staff prepared a full order for the March 4 inaugural parade. Details cover escorts, formations for the First through Fourth Grand Divisions, civic units, and rules for marchers, with timing from 9:30 a.m. to dismissal at Washington Circle.
Democrats and Republicans clash on the naval appropriation bill as economists stall every paragraph for ten hours. Oscar Underwood issues a blunt ultimatum to force passage if needed, while Henry refuses a gag rule unless a ships provision is dropped. House approves removing several items including dry dock funds and naval station improvements, with only partial restorations later discussed.
Wilson inauguration security rules allocate no cross-avenue fire apparatus on roped streets except for serious fires. Capt Dixon gains charge south of Pennsylvania Ave. Supt Sylvester orders 7 am March 4 to 8 am March 6 duty for police and stationed hand extinguishers. The Young Men’s Democratic Club plans a 300-strong escort to the White House led by St. Mary’s Band. uniforms, badges, and three-colored ribbons prepared for the procession.
Democrats in the new House plan their first caucus on March 5 to elect officers and nominate Mr. Palmer for permanent presiding officer with support from current leaders. Palmer leads tariff revision work and heads the metal schedule for the new tariff legislation. Republicans will meet tomorrow to set dates for a caucus of next Congress members to select officers, likely before the April extra session.
Ways and Means committee approves a tariff bill with sugar on the free list and broad reductions on grains meats and other staples. While House action appears likely the Senate may oppose sugar free provisions due to cane and beet sugar state interests. The platform goal to cut living costs drives the tariff changes despite agricultural opposition.
Friends of Ellicott Hewes Freeland Ralph Irvine Sasge Tattnall Daniel Simkins and James Dearing Christian seek relief after they were dismissed from West Point in a disputed court martial. A Senate panel, the President, and War Department reviews examined whether the sentence could be reopened. A potential remedy emerged through supplemental orders in prior cases.
Senator Smith of Michigan blasted civil service as blocking cabinet oversight in debate over the post office appropriation bill. He argued postmasters were protected by civil service rules and not run by department heads. The bill’s popular election provision for fourth class postmasters earning over 900 was removed on a point of order after debate led by Senator Bristow.
Senator Poindexter on Porto Rico bill issued a favorable report to the Senate on the House measure conferring United States citizenship. The House passed the bill last March while Senator Clarke of Arkansas opposed it, arguing it could hinder Porto Rico from becoming a state.
President Taft submitted to the Senate a draft amendment to the Italian American treaty to grant aliens of Italian nationality in the United States the same rights as naturalized citizens. The change would allow relatives or heirs of a foreigner to sue for injuries without nationality restrictions, aligning with the favored nation clauses and matching Americans in Italy.
The Senate judiciary committee favorably reported a bill proposing a probation system for all federal courts except DC. A probation officer would oversee parolees convicted of any crime except treason murder or kidnapping, with judges setting and possibly altering probation terms. Senator Owen of Oklahoma introduced the measure.
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