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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
43
Connecticut Representative Lilley claims he is shadowed and seeks attorney access to examine witnesses. He demands names for ordering witnesses and says the committee refused.
Testimony before the Senate committee features Admiral Goodrich and Rear Admiral Remey disputing armor belt location for Delaware class battleships, endorsing interrupted hoists, two stage systems, and safer turret-aide separation. Secretary Metcalf defends board decisions, cites Congress approval, and notes broader efficiency advantages of US ships over foreign designs.
Official reports state the Chester averaged 38.53 knots for four hours in trials and carried coal in bunkers far exceeding foreign rivals. The cache shows three times the coal of the largest rivals at their speed trials, supporting claims of superior endurance and speed. Secretary Metcalf and Committee Naval Affairs cite these results to back American naval strength.
Senator Frye pressed a joint resolution to require American vessels to transport material for canal construction, citing 6,000,000 barrels of cement and arguing British ships cost more. Debate centered on protecting U S trade from monopolies and ensuring bidders face clear terms, with an amendment to limit the restriction and a plan to resume discussion.
The House Committee on Claims favors a bill granting the Court of Claims power to hear the Porto Rico transport claim for munitions services from the 1885 to 192 era. Other items include a bill to create a Bureau of Mines, a favorable Senate Judiciary report for a Marshal appointment in Oklahoma, and penalties for extortion by government officers. A protest against naval budget expansion by prominent New Yorkers, rail car service debates, and Ways and Means scrutiny of increased customs salaries are noted, along with a Mills Avenue improvement report and thanks for the army pay bill.
New York March 9 Hermén Ridder president of the American Newspaper Publishers Association accuses Census Director 5 N D North of dereliction and using false figures in a letter to Congress about news print prices. North retorts Ridder is ridiculous and that the charge stems from incomplete inquiry and reliance on secondary sources.
The Spear Committee under Speaker Cannon heard arguments on whether grounds exist to impeach Judge Lehheus R Wiley of the United States Court for China at Shanghai. Walter Waldo led the opening against the judge, while Judge Wilfley and his counsel Denby defended. Lorine Andrews and others pressed charges of neglect, prejudice, and abuse of power.
The House Library Committee did not meet as planned to review the Grant memorial site. Chairman Vic Call said a meeting would likely occur this week to decide whether to report a change in site. Any decision hinges on Representative Smith's return and would require repeal of a law and undoing two commissions' site selections.
Senate orders investigation to prevent a Collinwood like catastrophe. Senator Culbermin introduced a resolution directing the Senate District Committee to determine whether public and private schools in the district meet fire safety standards. The committee will report findings and propose a bill to address any gaps.
A New York Merchants Association committee presented views to the President through Representative Fowler of New Jersey, protesting the Aldrich plan and endorsing a Fowler alternative. The memorial argues the current currency system risks solvency and panic, urging avoiding further extensions and stressing gold reserves and bank note obligations.
Advocates push the Williams bill to seize banking power from government oversight and place control in a bank chosen board. House Banking and Currency Committee Democrats oppose, arguing the Fowler bill lets banks run all transactions as government agents. They warn state banks and trust firms would fail under the plan.
In aid of Mrs. Mullett the widow of Alfred B Mullett a claim was presented to the House by Representative Goldfogle of New York. The case concerns a payment of 320 to Pear Mullett and details alleged misconduct by the late husband including receipt of funds and misapplication leading to a shortfall of 2432 dollars and an ensuing fatal act.
Senator Gallinger chairman of the Senate District Committee introduced in the Senate yesterday the Commissioners' bill to acquire property near the new Connecticut avenue bridge to open streets including Belmont road and to connect with Waterside Drive. The same bill was introduced in the House by Representative Smith of Michigan. Senator Gallinger also introduced a bill to extend Massachusetts avenue northwest from its present terminus near Wisconsin avenue westward to the District line.
A A Burnham of Chicago, general secretary of the National Business League of America, told Senator Cullom before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the U S consular service needs reform. He urged merit system appointments and opposed employing foreigners, condemning proxy representation as obsolete.
An old advertisement touts Swamp Root as a cure for back pain and kidney trouble, listing symptoms such as frequent urination and dizziness. It urges readers to mail for a free sample bottle and a health book from Dr Kilmer and Co in Binghamton, promising natural aid and guaranteed results.
The House adjourned shortly after Meyer of Louisiana’s memory was observed. District business was debated for March 3, with Smith seeking an extra district day to push the public utilities commission bill, while Mann objected, risking the additional day. Aimed to begin consideration soon, the measure could trigger a long floor discussion.
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