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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1909
Page
11
Lower body Republicans promise unity for Payne backed plan while conference frets over timing and strategy amid a tense debate on tariff and policy moves. Strong sentiment favors advancing the bill despite internal disagreements and regional pressures.
Read as reform debate and party clash in the Senate and House over inheritance and corporation taxes. Republican leaders push for kept or altered provisions while Democrats press for provisions favored by the administration amid conference talks and expected House action.
Long Senate session ends with Aldrich steering passage of the finance bill after insurgents clash over tobacco and tariff provisions. Beverages and Curtis countervailing duties debated. tobacco tax amendments defeated or adopted with party line votes as the chamber nears final approval.
A resolution by Representative Lindberg of Minnesota suggests that the House action on submitting the proposed constitutional amendment granting Congress power to levy income tax should not be interpreted as expressing that the House currently has such power. The measure aims to reassure that congressional authority remains undetermined and not influenced by states or courts at this stage.
Senators La Follette and Gore push wool and tariff amendments as Taft faces a veto crossroads. Rhode Island and Indiana voices clash over party loyalty, pledges, and protectionist policy while Beveridge defends measures and Aldrich counters with party discipline and conference strategy.
The Vice President announced that such expressions were not permitted in the Senate. He said he did not care to be lectured by the senator from Rhode Island. The bill then was passed.
The House receives a program in house action as Rep Payne of New York leans to moving the previous question to end debate and push for a conference on the Senate amendments. Speculation links a final conference report by July 18, while opposition grows within the New York Republican delegation over tax issues and a Newark meeting is urged to form a united stance.
The House paid tribute to Representative Cushman of Washington who died in New York. A resolution of deep regret was offered by Representative Humphrey. Dalzell presented a memorial. The House debated meeting frequency and tariff passage as members arrived for final action. The bill was expected to reach the House and be sent to conference with adjournment at noon.
A Washington honor portrait was presented yesterday by a committee led by Arthur Randie to Senator Jacob Gusmyer and the District of Columbia officials. Judge William G. Stephens joined in the ceremony praising Gallinger’s service to the city’s upbuilding and beautification. The presentation highlighted the filtration plant ensuring clean water and the city’s rapid development in Washington and its suburbs.
In Paris the chamber clashed over a tariff bill with deputies divided between free trade advocates and those seeking government referral. Chaumet aimed to alter the text and push for diplomatic talks on tariff differences while delaying articles of the measure. Minister Crupp said negotiations would occur as useful but not be binding on the chamber. The first part of Chaumet's motion passed, but the postponement of consideration failed by a vote.
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