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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
42
Texas senator defends his currency bill and attacks asset proposals while railing against constitutional disregard and state rights erosion. The fiery address targets President Roosevelt's policies and argues for a broad, unified national economic framework.
Bailey argues Roosevelt mixes praise with sharp critique of public policy. He questions honesty and courage while noting shifts in government structure. The piece traces currency battles, bank power, and calls for state financial action amid postwar tension.
Senator Bailey of Texas argued against a Greenback style plan, defending the existing notes and calling a substitute bill non compatible with bank interests. He blamed bank overextension and New York deposits for the panic, while praising some executive actions yet urging limits on federal power.
The funeral for Congressman Adolph Meyer who died yesterday was held in New Orleans with interment at Metairie Cemetery. His seat in the House of Representatives was draped in black and a floral wreath placed as colleagues observed the death. Speaker did not appoint a committee to escort the body to the Capitol, and the House adjourned at 12:12.
Senator Aldrich aims to push a currency bill through with a final vote likely after two days of debate. The last opposition speech is expected Thursday by Senator La Follette, while Senators McLaurin and Clarke will add remarks today and tomorrow.
Martin W. Littleton of Brooklyn said yesterday that in its opinion there will be a striking similarity in the platforms.
In Philadelphia a reporter pressed about the Democratic platform. Miss Budd and Miss Chellus weigh in, while Mr Littleton and Mr Hansom echo the reply that the platforms will be the same as the Republicans. A witty exchange follows about age and certainty.
Prof L P Breckenridge, director of the engineering experimental station at the University of Illinois, urged Congress to establish engineering experiment stations in all states. He cited high speed steel tests, reinforced concrete, railroad spike holding power, coal burning efficiency, roof trusses, and coal weathering as examples of valuable research. He linked demand to conserving public resources and improving manufacturing processes and waste disposal knowledge.
Delegates arrive as the International Congress of Mothers convenes at Metropolitan Methodist Church to discuss child welfare and school home cooperation. Notable attendees include Mrs Schoff, Mrs Cleveland named a delegate by New Jersey, and dignitaries from Britain and Colombia. A memorial service for Mrs Birney is planned, with addresses by Dr Wiley and Gen Joubert-Plenear, and Miss Jarvis promoting Mothers Day observance.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad contributed 15000 to a bubonic plague fund raised by the Citizens Health Committee to exterminate rats, sanitary the city, and curb contagion. A second note says BH Harriman authorized a 30000 gift from Southern Pacific Company.
Senator Frank G Briggs rejects claims of backing Taft for president and denies talks with Johnn Dryden about instructing New Jersey delegates. He says he has not seen Dryden since last week and favors no single candidate. In Trenton the House recommits a direct primaries bill for national delegates by 27 to 19, seen as a Taft setback. Taft delegates chosen in Oklahoma amid a split rump convention. Red Cross Vermont head says War Secretary may address May meeting in Burlington, date to be fixed.
Special to The Washington Post reports Col James M Guffey of Pittsburgh once a bitter anti Bryan figure has shifted to support the Bryan movement after talks with State Treasurer William Barry. A conference followed and Guffey’s representative arranged further talks with Bryan supporters in his district. It is stated the Pennsylvania Democratic delegation will go to Denver instructed for Bryan.
New York March 9 a notice posted on the doors of Mir Speisman and Breenberg’s bank in Brooklyn says the firm is forced to suspend business due to financial difficulties. Depositors including many women from diverse backgrounds gathered and threatened to storm the bank until police dispersed them. The bank’s deposits totaled about $0000, mainly under $100, and the firm promised full payment if patience is shown.
Atlantian Governor candidate Hoke Smith, speaking at Danatur, praised the disfranchisement bill passed by the last Georgia legislature and urged ratification at the next election. He argued the new law would free the state from a class deemed unfit to govern others and predicted broader temperance gains influencing nearby states.
State Senator Alfred R Page, manager of Hughes in New York, visited Washington to meet with President and Secretary Taft. Page said he did not ask policies and did not concede the Republican presidential nomination, noting Taft had not shown interest in the matter. He was accompanied by Representative Bennet and spoke of business before the Supreme Court.
Special to The Woentlegion Pow. New York March 9 The Tammany executive committee will meet tomorrow at 4 PM to issue the formal call for the Democratic primaries and appoint subcommittees to arrange transport for the Tammany delegation to the Denver convention Leader Charles E Murphy said no resolutions regarding a Presidential candidate would be adopted at this meeting He doubted the Democratic State committee would adopt such resolutions at its next meeting
Perry Belmont won a court victory confirming that domestic staff and other servants cannot leave an employer’s home without permission. Justice Mills ruled that a servant who absents himself forfeits further wages beyond earned pay, solidifying a precedent in favor of employers and housekeepers in the District.
Former West Virginia governor and Monongah mine owners argued before the House Committee on Money and Mining for a federal mines bureau to investigate coal mine disasters. They warned that state and private efforts fail, citing the Monongah catastrophe as proof that even a model mine with safeguards cannot prevent tragedy.
Dalzell emphatically denies reports that House and Senate leaders planned a joint resolution to secure tariff data from State Commerce and Labor Treasury and the policy will be set by the Republican national convention. Ways and Means will act once ready, based on information, not departmental reports. Baltimore American notes include Harrisburg defense questions and leap year proposals in a light news tone.
A district canvass shows Gen Foraker favored for president with Burt Patterson backing him. Flather Horner ticket struggles as Burt praises Foraker while Taft supporters gain. Bieber’s board role and Cracking rift dominate local GOP chatter.
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