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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1906
Page
7
Congress debated the Philippine tariff measure with McCall Broussard and Longworth speaking on its supposed benefits for the Filipino and the risks to beet sugar. Longworth urged self government for the islands and warned against harming American labor, while McCall opposed the bill and urged a cautious tariff revision.
The House spent five hours yesterday debating the tariff bill with speeches by Mr. Longworth of Ohio and Mr. McCall of Massachusetts. Agreement set to end general debate Monday at 6 o clock and resume Tuesday with amendments under the five minute rule leading to a late day final vote. The Senate was not in session yesterday.
The House Judiciary Committee discussed Parker's bill to recover unlawful rebates and discriminations with amendments to strengthen it. The debate signals strong committee interest in railroad evils and a favorable path toward reporting to the House. Chairman Jenkins leads on Federal control of corporations as members study the Congress powers report. February 15 is set for advocates of a constitutional amendment for woman suffrage to speak before the committee.
Representative Bartholdt of Missouri introduced a House bill to incorporate the National German American Alliance. The group aims to preserve representative government, protect German immigrants from deception, assist naturalization, study American institutions, publish American history, and promote German language and arts. Kurt Voelckner of the District is listed among incorporators. Terrible disaster averted claim for Hedrick Bitters features in an ad mentioning a nervous breakdown due to dyspepsia and guaranteed relief.
A Washington delegation of Missouri Republicans privately predicts the state will vote Democratic in the next congressional contest. Senator Warner opposes merit based postmaster appointments, challenging administrators not to favor political influence. In Marysville, Ottawa County, citizens threaten secession if a preferred postmaster is not appointed. Warner plans to stay away from Missouri for an indeterminate time.
Poultney Bigelow will appear before the Committee on Inter oceanic Canals next Thursday at 10 30 AM to discuss canal affairs. Chief Engineer Stevens may pause his testimony to allow Bigelow to speak if needed. Hearings are open to the public except for executive document matters. Governor Magoon is noted for January 27 appearance.
A House hearing on a compromise resolution by Charles Burton requests a board of engineer officers to study a Delaware River channel below Christian Street, Philadelphia, 35 feet deep and 600 feet wide, and report on modifications, maintenance costs, and potential deeper or wider work. Philadelphia commercial leaders attended and urged favorable action.
Senator Burkett of Nebraska appeared as a witness in a District Building excise board saloon case against John B Buckley at Nineteenth and Tatreeta NW. He stated he favored prohibition in principle but objected on grounds of property interests, creating a tense moment during testimony.
Je opposes a continuance of the selecn license citing harm to property interests. Assessor Darneille and Assistant Assessors Kalbfus and Trimb Buckley testified Buckley, in the saloon business at that location for twenty years, said no violations of the liquor laws. The case will be continued on Monday for argument.
Senator Newlands told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that his plan would limit capitalization to honest value and actual investment, ending stock watering. He proposed a national railroad charter system with fixed rates and taxes to remove railroads from political influence and even encourage consolidation under a national framework.
Massachusetts representative McCall introduces a bill requiring all receipts and expenditures for campaigns to be reported through a treasurer or authorized agent. Penalties include one year imprisonment and a $1000 fine for violations with strict limits on corporate or organizational contributions.
A mother from Ville, Conn describes her year and a half old son’s severe sores that worsened despite two physicians. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the child’s condition improved within two months and he recovered fully. She credits the remedies with saving his life and notes no recurrences since. The letter is dated April 22, 1905.
Insurgent force within the House widens its clash with party leaders over the Statehood measure for New Mexico and Arizona. President Roosevelt urges party loyalty and support, while “Whip” Watson works to sway insurgents, notably Missouri delegates, and Babcock’s shift is traced to past leadership bids and perceived slights.
Senator Millard convened the Nebraska delegation at 3 PM to consider applicants for United States Attorney. After several ballots the delegation unanimously backed Charles A. Goss of Omaha, with a letter to the President requesting his appointment. Goss, a 15 year Omaha lawyer, former state legislator, and active party worker, will be proposed under an Iowa plan of delegation ballots for federal offices.
The Eisch Townsend railroad rate proposal fades as the Me.nburn Dolliver bill becomes the focus of congressional action. Hepburn plans a slightly modified reintroduction before committee vote next Friday, with Democrats to study the text before confirming support. Republicans aim to report the measure to the House by the end of next week.
Senate District Committee reported a bill to aid the estate of William R. Todd and extend W and Adams streets. A Fessenden street extension was sent to three senators. Another committee meeting to consider Mr. West as Commissioner is set for 2 p.m. Foster reintroduced the school bill with amendments including separate white and negro assistant superintendents at 3500 dollars annually and raises for senior teachers acting in the principal’s absence.
Senator Hemenway of Indiana rejects pressure over a year old claim he and U S District Attorney Keating advised naming Indianapolis surveyor of customs. Beveridge and Overstreet are cited as handling the matter. Hemenway heads to Indiana to renew efforts for GOP committee chair. Also, Sulzer says Slocum disaster claimants will press for government compensation before the House Committee on Claims.
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