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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
28
Democratic leaders brace for a Senate passed Aldrich bill, planning to oppose obstructive moves while pressing for limited amendments. Culberson criticizes discriminatory taxation and Bailey seeks gold bullion, as Republicans push to keep the measure moving to the House for final action next month.
Representative Littlefield of Maine, chairman of the House Committee on Expenditures for the Department of Agriculture, introduced a resolution. He seeks an investigation into the department staff, contending government service requires employees devoted full time to their duties.
Representative Perkins of New York will introduce a bill to purchase or erect buildings for United States consuls in London Paris and Berlin. The measure follows Secretary Root's recommendations and cites purchasing Ambassador Tower’s Berlin residence at a fair price. A District government audit reflects last fiscal year expenses of $29,161.62.
The House approved three hours of reading and began revising the criminal code while John Wemley Gaines urged an appropriation for the preservation of Andrew Jackson's home. The House adjourned today at noon. The Senate was not in session yesterday and will meet today at noon.
Representative Littlefield of Maine proposes erecting a palatial Supreme Court building beside the Capitol grounds at an estimated cost of 1 000 000. Plans envision a law library and rooms for international conferences. A three member commission would oversee site purchase and construction as senators and other lawmakers push for action this session.
Representative Olcott of New York introduced a bill in the House to create a pension system in the Navy Department for Navy and Marine Corps veterans of the Civil War. Eligibility requires at least one year of service as an enlisted man. Pension equals half the highest rank pay at age 64 and three quarters later, with relinquishment of all other US pension claims.
District Commissioners forwarded a bill to Senator Gallinger to widen Twentieth street north west near Rock Creek Park. They note a private parcel intrudes into Park Road and Twentieth street, occupying nearly half the roadway, with an appropriation carried for the property purchase.
A House Banking and Currency Committee subcommittee approved a Fowler bill proposing guaranteed bank notes secured by gold reserves and United States bonds, replacing gold bonds with a three-form currency system and a national guaranty fund aimed at stabilizing deposits. Fowler urges a uniform banking system with gold reserves, Bank notes redeemable in gold, and silver for small coins, backed by a $600 million fund. The plan, similar to practices in Canada and France, envisions redemption districts and a deputy comptroller in charge of each district. A committee meeting is set for tomorrow to discuss hearings and the bill’s framework.
Senator Joseph B. Foraker of Ohio and Senator William B. Allison of Iowa, previously confined by grip, showed improvement last night. Foraker remained at home 1800 Sixteenth Street while Allison’s illness was described as not serious, with officials saying he is much improved at 1124 Vermont Avenue.
The House District Committee meets at 10 to organize and appoint subcommittees. Chairman Smith aims to push extending street railway tracks to Union Station, with the public school controversy likely delayed. The Burleson bill would abolish the board of education and appoint a school director by the President, while prohibition hearings may wait until February. The committee favors members with municipal experience from major cities to best guide District government.
A North Carolina congressional meeting in Bartholdi's committee room voted unanimously to hold a peace congress in the state in spring. The aim is to mobilize public opinion for Hague resolutions and prompt steps toward peace. Senators Simmons and Overman and Rep. Small are honorary North Carolina Peace Society presidents.
In a tense House exchange Democrats edge toward compromise as John Sharp Williams yields ten minutes to De Armond of Missouri to discuss the criminal code revision rule. De Armond opposes citing a GOP buffer for other measures. vote ends 207 to 7 as Dalzell sides with De Armond. House adjourns after lengthy reading of the revision bill and next plans a session to consider Gaines’s appropriation for Andrew Jackson’s home.
The Senate committee reviewed a Pan American treaty ending naturalized citizens' disputes after returning to their homeland. It would reestablish citizenship after two years residence and addresses Haiti related tensions. Also announced are nominations for James F. Tracey to the Philippine Commission and Gregorio Araneta as associate justice of the Philippine Islands Supreme Court.
Japanese government seeks Baton Takahira as Ambassador to the United States to succeed Viscount Aoki amid friction over immigration policy. Secretary Root has signaled Takahira acceptable. Aoki’s recall and retirement are anticipated, with Tokyo to announce changes soon.
The American battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Evans was sighted at noon passing Pernambuco on its way to Rio de Janeiro. The visit includes multiple official entertainments planned in Petropolis and Rio de Janeiro, with ambassadors and diplomats invited to breakfasts, banquets, and receptions.
The House Judiciary Committee reported favorably a Maine introduced bill to bar appeals to the Supreme Court from final habeas corpus rulings when detention stems from state court process unless probable cause is found. It would require certification of probable cause by the rendering federal court or a Supreme Court justice. The committee also endorsed a Missouri bill extending by to January 1, 1910 the time for state governors to be reimbursed for Spanish war volunteer force costs.
The House will select 331 offices today by blindfolded marble draw, excluding committee chairmen. Members, already touring the new building, chose preferred offices yesterday, but differences are minor, so disappointment should be limited even for those drawn late.
Chicago January report outlines a separate maintenance suit where J H Lesher a woolen manufacturer and Chicago Athletic Club member is accused of bigamy. Plaintiff Mrs Belle Scramlin says May Bangs one Bangs sister influenced the union via a spirit portrait of Lesher’s deceased mother and that he married without true consent.
Prominent figures from Wall Street and turf circles clash over the nature of stock trading as gambling. Brokers defend market legitimacy while racers and ex fighters warn of ruin, citing incidents like Bob Fitzsimmons losses and the broader ruin across gambling forms.
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