Attack on Hitchcock secretary stands unmoved
The Senate committee grilling Secretary Hitchcock over his withdrawal of about 4,000,000 acres of Indian lands from allotment, amid calls for impeachment. He refused to state authority and promised a written report from the interior department justifying the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Hitchcock
Clark
Wyoming
Hitchook
Wilson
House Committee On Appropriations
Fliteheock
Ulite
Carter
Wilb
Tireheock
Senate
Montana
Special Committee
Teller
Campbell
Rmight
Tailor
Hittchcock
Gifford Pinchot
Senator Clark
Interior Department
Senate and House Discourse on Pension and Land Policy
The Senate discussed a general pension bill and a railway measure with a tentative plan to vote, while the House debated army appropriations and land withdrawal questions. Secretary Hitchcock forwarded Campbell's opinion on Indian land withdrawal, splitting committee views between federal control and Indian private ownership.
Senators Smile at Spokane Petition for Pay Raise
Vice President Fairbanks presented a telegram from the Spokane Chamber of Commerce urging Senators and Representatives salaries raised to 6000 a year. The resolutions, attributed to rising living costs, were sent to the Appropriations Committee amid speculation of organized lobbying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Fairbanks
Chamber of Commerce
Spokane
Wash
Committee On Appropriations
Ner
Congress
Indian School Funds Cut Sparks Budget Debate
A Senate subcommittee on Indian affairs suggested ending appropriations for higher education of Native Americans, jeopardizing Carlisle Institute funding established in 1829. They argue distant Western institutions are less effective, while the House had approved 169000 dollars for next year.
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Senate
Carlisle Institute
Congress
No new liquor laws expected this session
Representative Littlefield of Maine tried to have the Judiciary Committee discharge the subcommittee handling liquor traffic regulation. The committee did not back him, and the subcommittee of Palmer of Pennsylvania Foster of Indiana and Little of Arkansas remains in charge. This suggests no new interstate liquor shipment restrictions will be pursued this session.
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Littlefield
Maine
Judiciary Committee of the House
Palmer
Pennsylvania
Foster
Indiana
Little
Arkansas
House
President invited to Robert E. Lee memorial meeting
President Roosevelt was asked yesterday to attend the Robert E. Lee memorial meeting in the city January 19, under the Confederate Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy. He cannot attend but promised to send a letter. The committee includes Gen. Merete J. Wright of Tennessee, Thomas Nelson Page, Judge Charles B. Howrey of the Court of Claims, Mrs. Walsh of Mississippi, and Mrs. Young of Arkansas.
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Roosevelt
Robert E. Lee
Thil City
Association of the Confederate Veterans and the Daughters of the Confederacy
Gen. Lee
South
Merete J. Wright
Tennessee
Thomas
Nelson Page
Charles B. Howrey
Court of Claims
Walsh
Mississippi
Young
Arkansas
Special Session Possible on Santo Domingo Treaty
Secretary Root told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the United States plans a new Santo Domingo convention to appoint and collect customs revenues and apply them to the debt. The deal abandons the big stick doctrine and seeks to maintain the status quo with no protectorate reference. Approval before March 4 could trigger a Senate special session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Reot
Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Europe
Root
Santo Domingo
Br. Root
Republic
American Customs Administration
Mx. Root
California Delegation Opens Hearings on Chinese Exclusion Bill
California Representatives oppose Perkins proposal to modify the Chinese exclusion law, calling for strict terms and resisting inclusion of Japan unless a broader compromise is reached. Steering committee members Kahn Hayes and McKinlay prepared a united California stance. McKinlay returns from Panama to join the discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Perkins
California
Kahn
Hayes
McKinlay
Panama
Mr. Hayes
China
Senator Morgan Vexed By Cromwell Absence Before Senate
New York lawyer William Nelson Cromwell who handled the 40 million dollar sale of French Panama Canal interests is abroad. Senator Morgan aims to question him again before the Canal Committee about the deal and potential contempt for not answering. Congress adjournment threatens further disclosures and Morgan plans to press for Cromwell’s presence.
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Wiliam Nelson Cromwell
New York
Panama Canal
United States
Morgan
Cromwell
Senate Canal Committee
Committee On
Committee On Interoceanic Canals
Washington
Congress
Park Bill Aims Fort Thayer Purchase in District
A Senate bill introduced by Mr Burrows authorizes the Commissioners to buy Fort Thayer property within square 4288 of a West Woodbridge subdivision at a maximum cost of 10 cents per square foot. The measure appropriates 11008 dollars for the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Thayer
Senate
Burrows
West Woodbridge
Anti-Injunction Bill Delayed By House Committee
The House Committee on the Judiciary postponed action on the anti Injunction bill. Representative Terrell, subcommittee chair, said he was not ready for a report. The subcommittee was to meet in December, but did not, and the matter was moved to next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On the Judiciary
Terrell
Waterway request delays river project ruling
Alarm over the Rivers and Harbors bill omitting the 14 foot waterway from Lockport Illinois to St Louis prompts Minot and Missouri delegates to seek status information. They urge postponement until IL Representative Lorimer recovers and returns to Washington. Chairman Burton notes no final committee action and awaits Lorimer’s return to decide timing.
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House Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Lockport
St. Louis
Minots
Missouri
Congress
Burton
Lorimer
Illnois
Washington
La Follette Puts Rail Hours Bill Up Amid Pension Debate
A Senate session focused on Senator La Follette’s proposal to limit railway employe hours while Mr. McCumber’s general service pension bill faced a tentative path forward. Wealth of speeches shaded the pension push. opposition to the rail bill grew as employers’ associations and a lodge opened against it. Several senators urged action as hours worked by train crews stretched to forty three, prompting calls for stronger safeguards and faster votes.
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Senate
la Follette Mets
Tiffmag
Foraker
McCumber
Ita
la Follette
Brownsville
Tillman
Capitol
Scott
Warner
Gallinger
B.T. Lamb
Southern Railway
H. R. Fuller
Beveridge
Bome
Bacon
Warren
Dolliver
Patterson
Heyburn
Dollivers
Brandegee
Smoot Case To Be Airing In Senate Tomorrow
The Smoot case is set for another airing with Senator Hopkins speaking in support of minority views. Senator Burrows may call a vote after Hopkins’ Friday speech, while Foraker and Hopkins suggest facilitating a vote. Utah’s anti Mormon American party leaders may appeal to Republican Senators to unseat Smoot. Two federal officers were confirmed in executive session: Thomas Ives Chatherd as U S district judge for Western New York and Edward T Sanford as Assistant Attorney General to succeed James C McReynolds.
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Smoot
Hopkins
Utah
Burrows
Foraker
Senate
Salt Lake City
Thomas Ives Chatherd
United States
New York
Edward T. Sanford
Tennessee
James C. McReynolds
Abolish High Rank Debate Sparks House Clash
The House faces a reprise of last year’s battle over abolishing the lieutenant general rank after Gen. MacArthur retires as the Rules Committee drafts a special rule to permit keeping the provision in the army appropriation bill. Debate includes militia funding, camp maneuvers, and the army canteen, with lawmakers and witnesses contending over efficiency, discipline, and cost.
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Gen. Grosvenor
Euimst
Committee On Rules
MacArthur
Cooper
Wisconsin
Probation Officers Proposed for District Court System
Senator Gallinger introduced a bill to allow the District Supreme Court to appoint a probation officer and two assistants to study offenses ages seventeen and under in the District of Columbia. The aim is to determine reform potential without punishment and, if appropriate, place youths on probation with court approval. Officers would keep full records, not be police, but have duties aligned with law enforcement. Salaries set at 2000 for the main officer and 1500 for each assistant, with reasonable expenses funded by the treasury.
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Remrendatathe Kahn
California
Chalmette Monument
Mayer
Louisiana
United States
Parish of
St. Bernard
New Orleana
Jackson Monument Association
Misswaippi River
New Orleans
Meyer
Gallinger
Jin
Senate
District Supreme Court
Jand
District of Columbia
Iso
Shaft for Gen. Greene in bid for 25000 monument
Maj James M Moorehead of Greensboro N C president of the Guilford Battle Ground Association travels to Washington to push a 25000 appropriation for a Gen Nathanael Greene monument on the Guilford battlefield 400 acres strong where $60100 has already been spent. He plans an interview with Speaker Cannon and will speak at a nearby college next May as he seeks to create a lasting Revolutionary War memorial.
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War Department
Crumpacker
Indiana
Grosvenor
Hepburn
Iowa
Coffee
New Orleans
Mr. Hepbury
Murfreysboro
Bandago
James M. Moorehead
Greensboro
N. C
Guilford Battle Ground Association
Washington
Withanael Greene
Senate
Aldrich
House
Maj. Moorehead
Cannon
Guilford
Congress
Moorehead
Farm Bank Advocated by Taft and Dignitaries
Secretary Taft former Governor General Ide of the Philippines Prof Jenks of Cornell University and Dr HE Ken merer appeared before the House Committee on Insular Affairs in support of the Cooper bill to establish an agricultural bank in the Philippines. The bank would lend to farmers and be guaranteed by the Philippine government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Ide
Philippines
Jenks
Cornell University
HE. W. Ken~merer
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Presidential Nominations Sent to Senate
The President yesterday sent nominations to the Senate for United States attorney in the northern district of Florida W. B. Sheppard United States marshal in the northern district of Florida T. F. McGourin and Indian Inspector James McLaughlin of North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
United States
Northern District of Florida
W. KB. Sheppard
T. F. McGourin
James McLaughlin
North Dakota
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America
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Church OF Covenant
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Socrates
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Masonic Temple
Thars
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Nordica National Theater
T. Arthur Smith
Kneisel
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