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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1906
Page
42
Champ Clark of Missouri energized a House audience with a witty defense of the pending tariff bill. He mocked claims about island sugar and tobacco production, defended democratic support, and ridiculed Secretary Shaw while namechecking GOP leaders and stirring laughter through sharp, satirical commentary.
In a lengthy session Champ Clark of Missouri defended free trade while backing the tariff bill as a step forward. Fordney of Michigan pressed beet sugar interests, with cross fire among Republicans. Clark warned on Philippine labor, sugar, and currency issues, noting dangers of continued control, and urged frank tariff discussion for national benefit.
As he sat down he was roundly applauded and both Democrats and Republicans gathered about his desk to shake him by the hand and personally congratulate him on his excellent speech. Mr Fordney of Michigan took the floor to oppose the measure expressing disgust that the bill represented a movement under the name of reciprocity and he asserted the bill violated Republican pledges. He reviewed the sugar beet industry and pleaded protection against competition with the Philippines. He concluded at 5 o'clock when the House adjourned until today.
Representative John Sharp Williams has returned to Washington from Yazoo City Mississippi but will not resume his role as minority floor leader during the Philippine tariff bill debate. He cites no time to prepare a speech and will not engage in lengthy tariff discussion now. His absence during the holidays was due to his daughter’s illness appendicitis, now deemed out of danger.
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee spent two hours debating rate regulation without a concrete proposal. Disagreements linger over principles urged by the President, with minor details potentially solvable but major concessions unlikely. Dolliver and Tillman discuss paths, while Dems seek the measure with the broadest support to advance before session end.
An ICC opinion by Chairman Knapp ruled for Illinois Central and Mobile and Ohio against Louis Hay and Grain. The decision held that through rates lower than inbound and outbound sums do not prove unlawful conduct, and that reconsolidation rates higher than through-rate proportions do not imply discrimination.
Representative Southwick of New York introduced in the House a bill to incorporate the National Educational Association in Washington DC as the National Education Association of the United States The group would include the National Council of Education and oversee departments from normal schools to Indian education with a president twelve vice presidents a secretary a treasurer directors and trustees.
The House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee vows to oppose Senate crafted lighthouse and related bills that fix specific appropriations. They aim to force Senate indorsements for cost saving measures and lower expenditures. Minister Rockhill requests 6000 dollars for walks shade trees and grass plats at the American Legation in Peking. The soil shows centuries old debris at the site and needs removal before improvements.
A White House conference lasting two hours discussed hazing at the Naval Academy and the appointment of a chief of staff. Attendees included Secretaries Root Taft, Attorney General Moody, and Secretary Bonaparte to review internal War and Navy administration. No conclusion was reached and no action for Congress was planned.
Representative Reeder of Kansas introduces a resolution asking the Attorney General to investigate whether a combination or agreement among the Pennsylvania Railway system North and Western Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Chesapeake and other lines exists or existed in violation of the Sherman Law.
Representative Burleson of Texas introduces a bill to add four secrecy levels to government crop reports. The measure punishes employees who divulge secret information before official publication and those who use such information in stock market dealings, even if not shared with others.
The Senate has a resolution for probing hazing at the Naval Academy in Annapolis while the House wavers. Senate and House Naval Committee chairs Hale and Voss and Navy Secretary Bonaparte met on procedure. Hele backs a joint inquiry. Foss urges delaying until the Navy Department finishes its own review.
Report on franking privilege abuses in Congress, with claims of graft centered in rural districts. Observations include shipments of clothing and campaign literature, limited enforcement, and a former member noting rare prosecutions. A former clerk notes widespread innocent misuse and repeated transfers of printed franks to clerks and constituents.
With Chairman Millard absent and other Senate Isthmian Canals Committee members missing, no meeting will consider canal commission nominations until after the Senate reconvenes next Monday. The panel will hear supporters and opponents, and some Senators will press for curbing double salaries while examining salaries for canal employees after confirmations.
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 create forest reserves. Arizona allocations include Navajo reserve 59 516 acres Black Mesa 390 000 Huachuca 45 000 while New Mexico includes Magdalena 148 000 San Mateo 460 000 acres.
The beet sugar Republicans in the House plan an amendment to the tariff bill on Philippine sugar proposing U S independence for the islands after ten years. They count on Democratic backing and some Republicans opposed to tariff cuts to carry the move. If adopted, leaders would face a bill with a rider pledging abandonment of the islands or maintaining the current duty.
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