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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1916
Page
11
A Senate report backs a three year naval construction program totaling 600 million dollars announcing rapid expansion to 157 ships before July 1919. The naval militia would gain equality with the National Guard and be subject to presidential call in war, while a nonpartisan tariff commission and new taxes aim to fund the effort.
The House passed a bill to create a national parks service within the Interior Department. It would oversee existing and future national parks monuments and reservations and appoint a director and staff to manage preservation and enjoyment for future generations. The provision describes the bureau’s purpose to promote use while preserving scenery wildlife and historic objects unimpaired for future generations. The action follows Ameria Civic Association urging and is expected to gain Senate support soon.
Secretary Tantels announced formal approval of the Navy building program after Senate Naval Committee revisions to the annual appropriation bill. The plan calls for four dreadnoughts and four battle cruisers next year, down from five as House proposed, with completion of the Reveral boards plan to add sixteen capital ships by 1922. President Wilson's December message stressed a continuing naval policy amid expansion.
The Coast Guard aviation service bill gains key support from the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee. Itives treasury and aviation safety provisions empower the treasury to establish and maintain aviation stations along coasts and the Great Lakes, Gulf of Mexico, and other areas for defense and property protection. The measure also touches on labeling fraud penalties not covered by pure food laws and aims to provide training for officers and enlisted personnel at aviation schools or with Army aviation programs.
Fragmentary report indicates the House approved a Bott bill granting 21 days of fee at absence with pay or allowances, mentions of arsenals and various military features, and a Panama related figure of 4,414,397. Secretary Braker requested Congress for 4 the d97 for Faoy a ceotert. Unclear items reference Cana Zone and a 60,000 search figure.
The House adopted the conference report on the fortifications appropriation bill. The measure authorizes funding for fortification programs, totaling about $2 billion with additions for ammunition and related costs. The vote reflected broad support within the chamber for enhanced defense measures.
Representative Bexkes of Michigan submitted a strong report in the House favoring a retirement and pension system for retired postal workers. The committee approved the report by a large turnout, and a determined push to pass the measure this session was noted, with extensive discussion of civil service aspects and costs.
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