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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1906
Page
20
Champ Clark of Missouri dominated a House session with a satire filled speech on the pending tariff bill. He championed the measure as a step in the right direction, mocked Secretary Shaw and Republican leaders, and argued sugar and tobacco from the islands were overstated in impact.
In a three hour floor speech Champ Clark argues for free trade as a step toward the tariff bill, while Fordney presses beet sugar interests. The discussion covers Philippine labor, sugar consumption, and the Dingley tariff, with crossfire about reciprocity and the Philippines.
As he sat down there was broad applause and cordial handshakes from Democrats and Republicans. Mr Fordney of Michigan opposed the measure calling the bill a violation of the Republican platform and the President's nomination letter. He argued for sugar beet protection against competition with the Philippines. He concluded at 5 o'clock as the House adjourned for the day.
Representative John Sharp Williams has returned to Washington from Yazoo City Mississippi but will not resume his House minority leadership role during the Philippine tariff bill debate. He says he has no time to prepare a speech and will not engage in lengthy tariff discussion at this time. Williams intended to stay in Washington for the holidays but left due to his daughter's illness, which required medical attention for appendicitis. she is now out of danger.
Senate Interstate Commerce panel debated rate regulation at length with no consensus on principles or a concrete bill. Dolliver and Tillman discussed options as they consider reports possibly delayed until the session’s end. Democrats split and regular meetings were postponed.
In an opinion by Chairman Knapp the Interstate Commerce Commission announced its decision in the Louis Hay and Grain Co. suit against Illinois Central and Mobile and Ohio railroads. The ICC held that through rates being lower than sum of in and out rates is not grounds for objection nor unlawful to maintain reconsignment rates higher in some cases. It also said reconsignment and proportional through rates sometimes being the same does not prove illegal conduct or discrimination.
Representative Southwick of New York introduced in the House a bill to incorporate the National Educational Association in the District of Columbia as the National Education Association of the United States. It will include the National Council of Education with departments covering superintendence normal schools elementary and higher education and other education fields. The structure includes a president twelve vice presidents a secretary treasurer directors executive committee and trustees.
The House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce vows to oppose Senate routing that fixes appropriations. It seeks allowances not specified by amount, aiming to force Senate to endorse cost saving measures and avoid excess spending. Minister Rockhill seeks 6000 for walks trees and grass around the American Legation in Peking. Secretary Root transmitted the request.
A two hour White House conference with Root Taft Moody and Burneparle discussed hazing at the Naval Academy and selecting a chief of staff for the Army and Navy. Secretary Watt said no conclusion was reached and no congressional action is needed.
Representative Reeder of Kansas introduces a resolution asking the Attorney General to probe whether a combination or agreement among the Pennsylvania Railway North and Western Baltimore and Ohio Chesapeake and two or more of these companies violates the Sherman Law.
Texas Representative Burleson proposes a bill to add four secrecy provisions for government crop reports. It punishes officials who disclose secret data before official publication and those who use the information to trade on the stock market, even if not shared with others.
The Senate has adopted a resolution for an inquiry into hazing at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, while the House has no definite plan. Senate Chair Hale and Voss and Navy Secretary Bonaparte have met on procedure. Hele favors a joint investigation. Foss wants delay until the Navy report.
A House resolution seeks an investigation into franking abuse by Congress members. A former member notes graft mainly among rural reps, citing clothing shipments and campaign literature sent free. A Philadelphia ex-representative questions proof while a clerk says abuse is common and often innocent in thought.
Due to the absence of Chairman Millard and other committee members no meeting will be held to consider canal commission nominations until after the Senate reconvenes next Monday. The committee will allow hearings for or against confirmation and discuss potential double salaries and later reorganization of canal employee salaries.
An Interior Department order dated December 3, 1905 withdraws over a million acres of public lands in Arizona and New Mexico from disposal except under mineral laws to form forest reserves. Allocations include Navajo 59,516 acres, Black Mesa 390,000, Huachuca 45,000, Magdalena 148,000, San Mateo 460,000 acres.
House Republicans face a maneuver by beet sugar interests who plan to add an independence amendment to the tariff bill. They seek Democratic and some Republican support to declare U S aims to grant Philippines independence after a ten year period, risking the bill’s defeat or altered terms. Key players include Representative McCall of Massachusetts and Missouri's Clark as allies to block or trade for other concessions.
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