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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1912
Page
9
Discussion over Pitney’s New Jersey links stirs friends and foes as Taft selects him for the Supreme Court vacancy. The nomination, amid Senate debate, aims for quick confirmation before ruling on major cases.
Secretary Meyer renews push for adding one battleship to Navy plans with a corrected earlier tally. Officials note a withdrawn section and pledge a continuation as reviews proceed. The move follows prior miscalculations and urges armored fleet expansion.
In Minnesota the Congress member Nye proposes actions to recognize and spread thanks for contributions to record achievement. The subdued note hints at belated tribute and ongoing discussions to amend and formalize the record.
The text notes a House measure to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate railroad investments and tariff practices. It references a proposed examination of original investments, wage impacts, and related railway corporate actions, signaling a push for regulator led scrutiny.
The House Committee plans to discuss transportation issues Monday after the United States elevation inquiry. Transportation expert Freer will testify on the steamship line moving ore from Lake Superior to Conneaut and then to Pittsburgh, with the investigation detailing the acts of the railroad and the ore handling procedures.
Police and firemen pension measure advances with a favorable district committee report. Chairman Johnson to draft an amendment shifting pension costs to the District government, hearings set for Wednesday, with inland transfer bill to be discussed by the House next week. Bright and others push the amendment against Metro Company changes.
Wrenth Howse and subcommittee members delayed the Panama canal bill amid a dispute over railroads use of the canal and vessel rates. The plan seeks a uniform charge around $1 per ton with President’s adjustments possible, aiming to make the canal self supporting and apply no favoritism to American interests.
The House Democrats discussed a free raw wool proposal amid caucus pressure. Chairman Underwood and the Ways and Means Committee faced a downward revision bill vetoed by the President. A majority within the party urged submitting a free raw wool measure, with implications for a $2,000,000 revenue shift and duties on raw wool or rubber.
In a House hearing Saliator McCabe produced a photographic copy of a letter about another transaction. Frank Clark admitted authenticity of the letter and testified that efforts by a Washington land dealer to sell Everslade lands were aimed at defrauding buyers. A subpoena for the Washington man was issued to testify next Monday.
The Columbus Citizen reports Gov Larman labels Harman a dead one as GOP and financial interests press to shift support away from Harman. The piece alleges Harman has paused campaigning, canceled appearances, and is pivoting toward corporate ties, while Democratic delegates face internal maneuvering ahead of the national convention. April speeches by Brygn are planned.
Senate committee reports adverse on a loan shark bill proposing 1 percent monthly rate, with modifications to align to Senate terms. Bristow pushes calendar action, while party lines split on pension fund provisions and a district library expansion bill faces adverse action.
Taft allied statement credits Dixon for derailing arbitration pacts with Britain France and the United States Roosevelt managers claim Dixon acted on expedience. Senate vote split along party lines with Democrats mostly opposing the treaties and Taft declaring the pacts emasculated. The result is a setback for peace efforts and a political warning to Roosevelt supporters within the Republican party.
Special Washington report says Senator Dixon chair of the Roosevelt for election committee denied a dispatched telegram claiming the Senate ratified the arbitration treaties. The Herald’s Senate reporter saw Dixon after adjournment and noted he had not sent such a telegram. The brief exchange suggested Dixon disputed the telegraphic text.
Senator Dixon refused to reveal his telegram files to newspapers, saying he would publicize the dispatch only if required to prove truth in the quote. He warned editors against misquoting him and asserted his principle against being forced by false quotations, aiming to protect himself.
The article reports deep regret over the U.S. Senate’s move on arbitration and treaty amendments, deeming the agreement practically useless. Officials note Britain worked to secure the treaty and Senate endorsement, while papers mock the alliance’s renewal dissolving as the sugar melts away.
Senator Root denounces riders to appropriation measures arguing lack of general legislation and potential delay of supply while urging timely enactment. Senator Warren voices similar concerns as Senate backs hearing. Senator Smith of Michigan opposes closing Port Brady on the Canadian border as imprudent. Du Pont as committee chair promises opportunity for views. War Department opposes eliminating five cavalry regiments.
New York Representative Sulzer introduced a bill to require all Washington apples to meet a 66 inch capacity standard and be classified into three classes. The proposal enforces proper labeling and bans deformed fruit with fines of $1 per barrel for noncompliance.
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