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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
26
Senate will hold hearings on advisability of adopting a sea level plan for the canal lock system. The proposal would lift the total waterway cost to 435 million dollars, with the original appropriation nearly exhausted.
The article discusses projected timelines and funding gaps for completing the Panama Canal lock system. It cites original engineer estimates, appropriations, and expenditures to date, with figures around 135 million authorized and 79 million spent, plus a proposed additional 150 million to finish the locks, amid hearings and pressure from state and federal officials.
A district bill proposes a four and one half cent street car fare and a transfer on all lines while another directs the Secretary of War to investigate public service corporations. The investigation covers street railway gas electric and telegraph firms, examining capital stock property and franchise terms and actual operating costs.
Congressional summary notes five hours of debate on the Dill revision of the criminal code. Members Payne of New York and Burlees of Texas clashed in a heated exchange over political questions. The House adjourned at noon to resume today while the Senate also observed a recess.
The Senate committee reviewing Regis H. Post nomination to govern Porto Rico reported favorably after a failed fight. Post, a New York appointee, was among several Porto Rico and Southwest territories nominees approved, including Willoughby for secretary, Dexter as education commissioner, Curry as New Mexico governor, Jaffa as secretary, and Page as Arizona secretary.
Senator Heyburn argues currency concentrates in centers and is unavailable when needed. He discusses Aldrich bills, distribution of reserves, and dangers of central reserve banks, urging money stay active near home to benefit local communities.
A mass meeting under Christian and Temperance Federation auspices will host United States Senator Benjamin R Tillman of South Carolina as principal speaker. The event at First Congregational Church aims for brief audience statements and includes plans for a hearing on the two alcohol bills before Congress with District temperance groups sending representatives. Senator Tillman commended prohibition in principle but favors states’ rights to decide liquor policy. Senator Clay of Georgia will preside and open the program.
In a five hour House session lawyers debated a bill to revise the U S penal code and related amendments. A heated exchange arose over Democratic papers supporting Bryan. Burleson of Texas defended party papers while Payne of New York pressed for fair treatment of Democrats. The discussion touched on presidential leadership, editorial critique, and party unity as the House considered revisions and an aliens rights provision amid labor union protections.
Representative Hayes of California voiced preference for Chairman Fowler’s currency bill over the Aldrich plan. He indicated no final commitment but favored Fowler’s approach as a working basis for the committee. The Aldrich bill was criticized as temporary and aiding stock interests, while the Fowler proposal aims for a broader working framework. A House Banking and Currency Committee meeting discussed these points, with Fowler outlining the bill’s intent as a base for potential adoption.
Mr Fowler moved in the House to inquire the Secretary of the Treasury on national banks data. Questions cover number of banks in operation on August 2 1907 and December 3 1907 by state and district, total capital stock and unimpaired surplus, public money held, securities for government deposits on specified dates, and authorized plus actual bank note circulation including post December 3 1907 through January 2 1908.
After a White House conference among the President Postmaster General and Nebraska Senators Burkett Brown, Benjamin F Thomas will be appointed postmaster at Omaha to succeed Palmer who has held the job for two terms. The decision ends a month long hold due to department plans to retain Palmer. The appointment faced a political fight by the Nebraska senators.
Senate Naval Affairs committee to outline plans for Hale naval personnel bill and related measures. Witness cross questioning may occur behind closed doors, with testimony later made public. Hale hopes to consolidate his personnel bill with pay increases for naval and Marine Corps, aiming to strengthen passage in the House this session.
Representative Hull of Tennessee introduced a House resolution to create a seven member investig ating committee. The panel would determine if Republicans or Democrats solicit or accept corporate campaign contributions in 1904 and identify benefiting organizations, contributing corporations, and any implied agreements, with subpoena power.
The national immigration commission will hold a January 18 meeting to hear protests from representatives of various steamship companies about the new law enlarging immigrant ship quarters. Several firms say compliance requires rebuilding vessels. A subcommittee including Latimer Neil Howell Bennet and Burnet was appointed to handle Southern immigration matters.
The Senate District Committee moved to report a street railway extension bill to Union Station while dropping universal transfer and franchise tax amendments. A subcommittee led by Senator Burkett will investigate District public schools, with hearings likely next week. Also approved were tuberculosis registration, park setups, and a $5,000,000 bridge plan to Arlington, plus streetcar and utility track provisions.
The Senate committee announced a probe into the local school situation surprising the board as Supt Chancellor vowed to aid as a private citizen while his attorney weighs legal steps. Creed Fulton denied plans for damages and officials note Congress may defer to local control.
Lieut Col George Barnett formerly in command of the Marine Barracks at the Washington Navy Yard is ordered to proceed to China to command the legation guard at Peking. He relieves Capt Loula M Gulick II SMC who returns to the United States. Barnett sails from San Francisco aboard the Mongolia on January 20 after departing here January 14.
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