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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
12
Culberson objects to immediate consideration citing expenditure. Bills proposed cover government supervision of building and loan associations and funding for the road to Arlington.
The Senate discussed bills by Gallinger to fix probate court fees and to regulate building and loan associations in the District of Columbia The House introduced measures including a road construction from the south end of the new Highway Bridge to Arlington and more on district code changes and financial oversight with penalties and enforcement details highlighted by debates on purposes and authority.
Senate debates currency legislation with Senator Clarke opposing Aldrich and Batley measures as talks on the Panama transportation bill delay. House considers pay raises for city mail carriers amid port appropriation debates. A new Arlington Potomac bridge project seeks a sixty foot wide road and $75,000 funding. Bills propose a criminal insane asylum in the District with a $200,000 building and a seven-member, District-appointed board.
Commissioner Knox Smith of the Department of Corporations is to study plans to halt stock market gambling by federal law. President Roosevelt favors eliminating stock gambling and has directed Smith to investigate the feasibility of national legislation to bar telegraphs and mail from transmitting quotations and related practices used by bucket shops. The inquiry will examine legal means in other nations, especially Germany, focusing on regulating bucket shop operations.
Commander A L Key former naval aide to the President testifies before the Senate Committee on Naval Affairs finishing the branch criticizing armor placement and ship draft. He faults general boards for excess authority and notes insecure ammunition hoists leading to inflicted losses. The committee adjourns to decide other case phases, with debates on duties and influence continuing.
Witness details argue against extending armor belt and keeping guns above water in heavy seas. Commander Key criticizes turret hoists and calls the U S Navy unique in certain design flaws. He notes fifteen lives sacrificed and mentions a $2,000,000 request to fix hoists. Also praise for gunnery and a note on training sailors quickly. Senator Cullom seeks 25,000 for tuberculosis congress participation in Washington.
Representative Harrison of New York questions the President's authority to govern the Panama Canal Zone since the 58th Congress ended March 4 1908. He cites no empowering act and urges Congress to clarify the legal basis and ensure no unilateral rulings remain. He notes risks of executive overreach and calls for action by Congress.
The Hours Committee on Interstate and Commerce heard Representatives Foster and Hardy advocate bills to curb railroad charges between neighboring states and prevent shorter routes from costing more than longer ones. Hardy cited Texas railway commission spending to influence rulings, claiming the interstate body faces even stronger railroad pressure.
In a 70 to 58 vote in the Committee of the Whole, the House approved a Goebel amendment raising postal delivery carriers’ salaries from 1200 to 1200 and added 1 185 000 to the post office appropriation. The measure faces possible defeat when bill returns to the full House as leaders may oppose new salaries this session.
The article urges coffee drinkers to switch to Postum, noting caffeine in coffee harms many and Postum, made from wheat, contains no coffee or harmful substances and provides nourishment. It emphasizes brain and nerve tissue support from natural wheat bran and ends with the slogan There’s a Reason.
Arkansas Senator Clarke denounces Aldrich currency bill and Bailey substitute citing no need for legislation until causes of the panic are known. He attacks stock exchanges and warns a New York bank stoppage must be examined. Aldrich defends reserving powers and interest on deposits while Bailey argues for a population based currency distribution.
Senate committee favorable reports on many public building bills naming Oklahoma City Pocatello Fremont Marysville and amounts from 50 000 to 125 000. Measures include futures trading investigation by Rep Scott and uniform policy for rural mail carriers. Hearings on naval dental surgeons and the Littlefield enforcement of local option laws feature, with other items on Hague arbitration rules war treaties and a Washington asylum for the insane funded at 200 000.
The New York Board of Trade and Transportation votes against the Aldrich currency bill, citing delayed currency reform, risky banking shifts to railroad and government bonds, and high costs. Nashville manufacturers' association also endorses the Aldrich bill.
Representative Landis of Indiana, chair of the House Printing Committee, will visit the White House for a conference with the President about the Government Printing Office issues. The Rossiter report may be shown, and a decision on further hearings regarding Strellinga and the audit system is expected.
Prof Arthur Newton Brown librarian of Nural Academy and English professor urged the House Naval Affairs Committee to back the Hobson bill. It would retire civilian professors at sixty two or upon incapacity, granting emeritus status with three fourths pay after twenty five years service. committee took no action.
The Postmaster General circulated a circular to all members outlining the case for a postal savings bank. Mr Meyer based on international figures cites deposits in Britain France Belgium Italy Canada and Japan and argues such a bank would not hurt existing institutions but strengthen the financial system.
Representative Acheson of Pennsylvania yesterday introduced a measure to promote efficiency among military officers by giving preference to total abstainers in promotions. The bill cites a 5 percent employers report and seeks to ensure abstainers receive favorable consideration in service positions.
Senator Heyburn yesterday introduced a resolution asking the Attorney General to inform the Senate if the Northern Pacific Railroad Company has ceased to perform its original functions and whether its Federal charter should be repealed. The company now operates as Northern Pacific Railway Company under reorganization and is not government chartered. Land grants claimed under the Federal charter are said to have been surrendered to the new company. Information sought concerns these lands.
Special notices announce election rules for Washington DC delegates to the Republican national convention on June 18 1908. Key details name election board members Sidney Bieber Percy Crawford George F Collins and set dates for registration tickets deposits and expenses. Andrew Lake withdraws from Sake and Company and Be Ears announces retirement. A coal company receiver calls creditors to file claims and attend auditor hearing March 18 1908.
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