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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
9
Speech by a former governor defending stance on race after the Civil War era. Praises loyalty of Black soldiers while warning against political domination by Black citizens. Questions future of race relations and urges white and Black people to seek concord within Southern leadership. Contains defense of regional policy and calls for cautious, conservative handling of Reconstruction era issues.
A lengthy speech in the Senate discusses the Vegro problem and U S race relations. It questions deportation amalgamation and coexistence while urging conservative, balanced guidance from Southern white and Black communities. The speaker reflects on race, justice, and national unity amid a charged climate.
Hartford reports that George Lilley was declared seat vacant by a unanimous House vote after the judiciary committee found he had not attended during the current session while drawing stationery and clerk hire payments. Lilley says his resignation to Gov Woodruff was tendered December 1, 1908, but not accepted, and that his term ended with his inauguration January 6, 1909.
Senator Tillman declares that Taft’s remarks imply an inevitable race conflict and deny support for compulsory negro education. He argues the Republican policy pushes political equality that would empower blacks in the South, calling for repeal of the fifteenth amendment and stressing white governance.
Tar slept committee formed to probe crime detection activities held its first meeting. Representative Olmsted announced immediate executive investigations by 34 Department of Justice special agents paid from miscellaneous United States courts funds. The Attorney General communicated to the House Judiciary Committee detailing agents and duties.
Hearing before the House District committee examined water gas versus coal gas and carbon monoxide content in illuminating gas. Dr. Wiley warned water gas carries about 30 percent CO while coal gas stays under 7 percent. Testimony noted high candlepower lighting is unnecessary with mantels, suggesting 14 to 18 candlepower is sufficient. A Senate bill for recorded gas pressure in the District was introduced.
Thousands of women suffer kidney related troubles yet may not know it. The ad promotes Swamp-Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy claiming to restore health and energy. Readers are invited to request a free sample from Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York before buying bottles at drug stores.
The House debated the naval appropriation bill, clashing over a $400000 Pearl Harbor entrance dredging item before the station is built. Rep Tawney questioned the project, while Fitzgerald urged delaying further Pearl Harbor funding until prior $31000000 is spent. An amendment on marine barracks at Philadelphia was upheld after a point of order. Consideration resumes today.
Secretary of State Root testified before the Senate foreign relations committee on the Panama and Colombia treaties aimed at ending the secession dispute. No action was taken. Republicans expect ratification while Democrats scrutinize the U 1 250 000 payment Panama owes Colombia. Congress session fate uncertain.
The Senate committee on public buildings and grounds favorably reported bills raising the cost limit for buildings already authorized. Boise City Idaho post office faces a proposed $125,000 addition after a 232,252 project proved inadequate and a prior 15,000 was allotted for expansion. Senator Heyburn urged the need, while critics warned of a near 500,000 total for a city of under 25,000 people.
Special Committee on Willett speech met to decide expunging unparliamentary portions or leaving the speech in the Congressional Record. Committee cannot censure Willett but will hear him and report to the House soon. Labor Committee to be heard by District affairs panel on builders license bill.
Senate favorably reports a park purchase at Branch and Pennsylvania avenues southeast known as the Carpenter and Pennsylvania Avenue Heights tract, with $70,000 for land from District and federal funds. A separate measure would create a District Building Commission to license builders in four classes and regulate construction with a limited meeting schedule.
Senator Frazier spoke on the Brownaville case and questioned a race issue at some length. Venetu Foraker sought a fine for a vote on pending bills, but failed. he warned he would move their consideration Monday. Plint offered a resolution to instruct appropriations committees to investigate alleged use of government vehicles by army and navy officers for private purposes. Consideration of the legislative appropriation bill advanced, but no action on further salary increases. Four treaties ratified, notably an extradition convention. The House voted to drop George A Lilley, Connecticut governor, from membership in the House. Naval appropriation progress, local navy yard provisions pass without amendment. House adjourned at 1 pm to meet at noon Tuesday.
A compilation of guests by city shows travelers staying at New Willard and other大hotels. Names include J L Humphes Thomas W Pierce and a long roster from cities such as Baltimore Boston Chicago Philadelphia Richmond Connecticut Delaware Georgia Kentucky Maine Massachusetts Michigan Missouri New York New Jersey North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee and more with affiliations to Raleigh New Willard Shoreham and Arlington hotels.
Mr Scott introduced a measure to buy Carpenter and Pennsylvania Avenue Heights tracts at Branch and Pennsylvania avenues south east for a public park. Mr Gallinger proposed regulating gas pressure in the District. Mr Dick urged making February 12, 1909, Abraham Lincoln's birthday, a legal holiday in the District and Territories. Mr Smith introduced a bill to establish and build a licensing commission for builders.
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued regulations altering the act to regulate commerce for express companies. Shippers must be informed of tariffs and have access to posted tariffs and tariff files at stations and through agents. Compliance is required by July 1, 190%. A parallel order also covers Pullman and other sleeping car firms.
James Osborne Towner journalist and former New York Herald managing editor died yesterday at his Washington home after a lingering illness. A government employee for 30 years, he was born in Elmira New York and collaborated with Mark Twain in his early life. He leaves a wife two daughters and a son. Burial will be in Elmira.
At Berlin on January 2 Ambassador and Mrs. Hill visited Prince Henry brother of Emperor William. Mrs Hill was presented to the princess during the reception.
A J Ellington of Reidsville Lodge No 38 A F and A M testifies after years of observing the McKanna treatment in a Washington file. He notes former hard drinkers became sober and productive, with one man joining the lodge in good standing after about a year. McKanna Sanitariums operate in Reidsville North Carolina and Richmond Virginia.
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