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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1907
Page
20
Senator John M Gearin of Oregon urged restricting Japanese labor immigration and challenged the claim that a treaty with Japan guarantees Japanese children equal access to white public schools. He argued California and states control education and called for modification of the treaty to curb labor influx while stressing national protection and race issues.
Representative Bowie of Alabama presented a concurrent resolution accepting on behalf of the United States the statue of Jabezmar Monroe Curry for Statuary Hall. The resolution thanks Alabama for the contribution of this eminent citizen. Bill referred to Commissioners. A second bill by Madden proposes cheaper gas and universal streetcar transfers in DC, also referred to Commissioners with a public hearing planned.
The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries committee session shows the ship subsidy bill likely dead for now. Republicans split over Grosvenor and Gallinger versions. some oppose all bills. Some members away pursuing Senate and mayoral races. The panel plans to reconvene January 15.
Charman Hull of the House Military Affairs Committee reported the military appropriation bill at 373 million dollars, about six million lower than War Department estimates. The bill equals roughly two million more than last session, with Cuba intervention costing about five hundred thousand by end of the year. The army in Cuba costs forty thousand monthly now, due to supplies, pay increases, and overseas service, and the bill provides for abolishing the lieutenant general office upon Lieut. Gen. Arthur MacArthur’s 1909 retirement.
Secretary Taft told the House Insular Affairs Committee that the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines should be paid 2 million dollars for property use by U S troops during insurrections, aligning with a belief the church aided civilization while a prior army commission had recommended 350 thousand dollars. He defended church loyalty and separated it from alleged disloyalty by native priests.
A reciprocal demurrage bill introduced by Representative Madden of Illinois sets three days for carriers to furnish cars after application unless more than twenty five are requested. Ten days are allowed to supply cars beyond twenty five. Delays incur eighteen dollars daily from shipper and a similar charge from consignee for unloading. Carriers must move freight at least sixty miles daily. ICC enforcement if law passed.
President Roosevelt sent a message to Congress about the gold Franklin Medal presented by the United States on April 20, 1908 for the 200th birth anniversary of Benjamin Franklin. A large central case in the Paris Museum of Medals showcases the Franklin Medal with accompanying Washington and Lafayette emblems and other Revolutionary symbols.
A bill introduced in the House by Representative Dawson of Iowa proposes half holidays for government workers on Saturdays in July August and September. The measure covers executive department and puraus officers in the District of Columbia and all employees at arsenals and navy yards nationwide.
Representative Cooper of Wisconsin introduced a bill for an agricultural bank in the Philippines modeled after a British controlled bank in Egypt. The measure will be discussed by the House Committee on Insular Affairs with former Gov Ide and other experts testifying today.
The President transmitted a batch of nominations to the Senate naming candidates for surveyor of customs collectors inland offices land office registrar postmaster and other federal positions across states including Cairo York Me Eurela Cal Gridley Monmouth Iowa Inwood Lake Park New York Custerhurat Fairville Quford Cheater Carlton El South Carolina Clio Parkersburg West Virginia and more.
The House voted 140 to 35 to halt debate on major general legislation unless an appropriation bill is involved, adopting a resolution to fast track the codification of the United States penal laws when not tied to spending measures. The day’s session also advanced Judge Crumpacker’s bill creating judicial review before fraud orders issued by the Post Office Department, while an amendment for post‑order review failed. The chamber adjourned at 4 46 P M with army appropriations on deck for today.
American Consul Bergholtz in Canton confirms reports of a renewed anti American boycott in China. He cites Oakland residents informing friends in China that Roosevelt omitted the new China treaty in his annual message. Canton officials have warned the public against the boycott and the vice royalty in Canton denounces it as senseless, noting mutual loss to China and the United States.
Secretary Wilson Dr H W Wiley and Solicitor George F McCabe of the Department of Agriculture returned from a several day tour to Pittsburgh Terre Haute and Peoria to study whisky manufacture. They seek guidance on labeling under the pure food and drugs act and expect to announce a ruling within a month. During the Roanoke Coffea and Spice Company talk Wilson said labels must plainly show contents with no deception or equivocation or risk prosecution.
President Caceres of Santo Domingo has asked President Roosevelt to designate a successor to Colton who currently runs Santo Domingo customs. The appointee will replace Shuster, named to the Philippine Commission, with the choice to be announced in a few days.
United States District Attorney Devlin of San Francisco, summoned by the Department of Justice, gave little on federal action to enforce Japanese residents in San Francisco over school privileges. He joked about the earthquake while avoiding Japan topic, citing superior officers' possible displeasure. A Mississippi promoter’s Bryan Tebault ticket talk circulated, while Capitol visitors noted lookalike Michigan Senator Alger and Iowa Rep Lacey, both nearing March 3 retirement, and a Panama-bound delegation reported all well from Cape Hatteras.
In the House yesterday Mr. Mann debated the power of postmasters to exclude newspapers from the mails. He said he believed people should have a hearing before condemnation. Mr. Olmsted quipped about information flowing from one source to another amid interruptions and laughter during the colloquy.
A commission report alleges Interstate Commerce Act violations by Hill roads in the Northwest, Great Northern, and Northern Pacific. Victor Beckman of Seattle cites discrimination denying Pacific Coast Lumber to Nebraska Kansas and South Dakota, with Seattle lumber selling at 35 per 1000 feet yet facing a 5 freight to Omaha, boosting delivered price to 20. Other telegrams note cors shortages in the Northwest and coal supply worries in North Dakota.
Reports from Washington warn of growing Japanese immigration to the United States, with many departing Hawaii for the Pacific Coast. Details show organized flows via Mexico and potential congressional moves to seal the Southern border, citing 1890s–1900s data on Hawaii and Pacific Coast ship arrivals.
The fifty seventh annual report to Congress shows net earnings of 422,883 after operating costs and fixed charges, used for improvements and construction totaling 1,003,273 including locomotive equipment, buildings, floating gear, and yards. The steamship line earned 1,347,012 with 448,230 passengers carried, while railroad freight tonnage fell from 482,203 to 66,711.
The Burlington road operates four fast mail trains between Chicago and Council Bluffs, two each way. Government reports show total mail pay for the Chicago to Council Bluffs run at $169,206, with $636,949.16 earned by the four fast mail trains. Yet per train mile earnings vary, with westbound No. 15 at $86,217 and eastbound No. 16 at $62,304, while overall average earnings per passenger mile lag behind freight. The piece argues against reducing railroads’ mail compensation, noting most profits come from freight and warning a cut would cripple essential mail service.
The Navy is informed that on January 4 the master and crew of the bark Carrollton, wrecked on Midway Island, were taken aboard the cable ship Restorer. Restorer is en route to Bisquit, British Columbia, to land them and hand them to the American consul.
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