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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
42
The article reports a senator denouncing a financial bill as an attempt to fix the bond market via government ownership and foreclosures. He argues Congress should settle the issue promptly and warns of risks to currency stability and securities.
A House committee heard arguments on a pilots bill as members debated trade provisions and coastwise shipping rules. Testimony from representatives including Veseth and Warwick focused on eligibility, licensing, and regulatory oversight, with discussions on proposed penalties and implementation timelines.
Senate debate condemns the rail raid dead feature of the Aldrich bill. Tillman resolution seeks Immigration Commission probe into alleged peonage conditions. Post office appropriations bill discussed. Convict confinement bill voted down. Masters Mates and Pilots lobby against the measure, citing 5000 members of allied unions. Uhl bill aims to end current practice of hiring any vessels to use hired pilots in harbor entries.
Chairman Cole Hepburn of the Interstate Commerce Committee promotes a plan to tax margin stock dealings at one half of one percent on face value. The measure would apply to transfers and sales and impose fines or imprisonment for violations after June, with penalties up to 1100 dollars or six months.
Senator Owen offered a resolution calling on the Secretary of the Treasury to transmit a revisedTreasury statement covering receipts and disbursements at the New York subtreasury for the fiscal year. James Hallock provides explanatory memorial noting alleged imaginary disbursements and padded accounts used to inflate deposits and customs receipts.
The House approved a bill increasing widows of soldiers pensions to one dollar per month for those who served in Indian or Mexican wars and certain others. Senate committee removed some eligibility restrictions, estimating 9000 to 14,000 more pensioners, costing about 2.86 million annually, with total annual bill costs around 1.419 million versus 1,2021.61 in theHouse version.
State of New Hampshire seeks Extradition of Paul Roy for the murder of George W. C kang in Washington. Deputy Sheriff Scott of Baxter delivers from Portsmouth affidavits and documents to support the extradition request. The warrant was issued by Judge Slee of the Portsmouth Superior Court and forwarded through the State Department in Washington.
House Committee on Expenditures in the Post Office Department investigates irregularities in pricing for identical supplies, and criticizes postmasters for last minute rush orders that prevent cheap shipping. Chairman Wanger vows to uncover savings and tighten procedures. hearing resumes tomorrow with the department’s chief clerk expected to testify.
Mr Hamilton of Michigan yesterday introduced in the House a bill to protect national banks from libel and slander. It prescribes a fine up to 100 dollars or imprisonment up to five years or both for publishing false or malicious statements about any national banking association. The act applies only to material deemed libelous if published.
The House District Committee faces relocation from the Capriol building to the new House office building. Representative Menn reports a resolution transferring the District Committee to the new site and assigning its rooms to the Military Committee. The move likely passes, though Ways and Means prefers the Cap tol building. Chairman Smith seeks to retain current quarters despite the shift.
The House Appropriations Committee discussed reclassifying clerks in executive departments and possibly retooling salaries since 1854. A special subcommittee including Gillette, Tawney, and others will begin work this week to draft two comprehensive measures for next session.
Florida representative Clark led a hot House debate on peonage and DOJ handling in the South. The Rules Committee resolution for a full investigation by the immigration commission passed 193 to 8, amid clashes over Charles W Russell and Mary Grace Quackenbos and concerns about Attorney General Bonaparte.
Postmaster General Meyer urged the Senate Appropriations Committee for extra clerical support for his personal office. He said he, then a private secretary, is competent but cannot handle all departmental duties. He requested a confidential clerk and stenographer as assistants under current restraints.
Senator William Bison of Iowa received wide congratulations from colleagues on both sides of the aisle marking his seventy ninth virtholay anniversary. He served as chairman of the Committee on Appropriations since Cleveland's first administration and planned many more years of service. Tomorrow marks thirty six years since he was sworn in as a senator.
Orleans County Democrats ignore Bryan and endorse WR Murphy for secretary to the slate. A resolution endorsing WR Tran as a candidate for president is discussed, with mentions of other local figures and shifting loyalties evident in the convention notes.
The House Library Committee held a hearing on the Parsons bill about war portraits. A New York artist testified on likely painting costs and completion time, but no decision was reached. The Grant memorial site also discussed, with Chairman McCall signaling a probable early decision.
A roundup shows Representative Harrison introduces a Columbus Day holiday bill. nominations moving in the Senate include William Heimek as Minister to Guatemala. Legislation covers consular service reform, railroad liability cautions, and pensions for widows of revenue officers. House bills on mileage, interstate auto licensing, and labor dispute penalties surface, with executive pay for Philippines commissioners noted.
President asserts Congress must enact his legislative agenda or face a sharp confrontation. He warns that if Congress adjourns with only appropriation bills passed, a serious break with the public and party plans will occur, especially over the Sherman and trust law and interstate securities measures.
The Senate debates Tillman resolution seeking information on alleged Indian frauds and internal corruption. A French ambassador letter arrives via the Secretary of State noting gratitude for copies of a commemorative volume about the Rocambaut statue, distribution in France and libraries.
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