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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
4
The House endured a sharp clash over the Statehood bill as Speaker Cannon faced Williams in a heated exchange. Williams urged Republicans to heed public will, clashing with Cannon as the session shortened to under three hours amid lively exchanges on policy and military actions.
The Senate heard Tillman and Nelson on the rate bill and passed the Tillman-Gillespie resolution. It also condensed minor items including a misdemeanor for desertion of wives in the District. The House passed a resolution enabling ICC to summon witnesses in coal railroad investigations. Debate touched Philippines casualties and a poem about the Moros. Speaker’s authority to send the Oklahoma bill to committee was questioned amid strong calls for statehood.
Senate Inter oceania Canals panel reviews a confidential print by Senator Kittredge proposing Canal Zone governance with annual reports to Congress, centralized Zone administration, and separate Panama Railway funds, while Congress holds power to modify franchises and legal jurisdiction. Nuclear note mentions three-member commission and Gatun lock plans with expert Alfred Noble and Frederick Stearns set to testify.
The Senate debated the rate bill with Senator Nelson urging federal control and Newlands calling for full national legislation on railroads. Messages on the Moros battle prompted discussion as Senators sought details, while post office and college publications inquiries advanced and an oath-administering power for the Interstate Commerce Commission was approved.
North Carolina figures Zeb Vance Walser and H. B. Warner press Speaker Cannon for approval of a Lexington public building. Rep. Thomas and Page accompany them to argue Lexington’s population boom and industrial growth warranting federal support. Cannon notes national delays but hints possible action later.
Senate talks on railroad rate legislation consider a ninety day court review window for suspensions by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Democrats differ on the approach with no formal agreement, as Foraker seeks committee amendment alignment.
Commissioners submit a draft bill to regulate contagious diseases in the district including scarlet fever diphtheria measles whooping cough chicken pox meningitis and typhoid fever with a push for early enactment Health Officer Woodward reports the need and notes current laws do not require reporting of chickenpox measles or whooping cough or mandatory notification leading to outbreaks and misdiagnosis affecting children.
As a Senate rate bill battle heats up, Democrats show deep divisions over Bailey amendments to curb interlocutory decrees. Republican senators unite with President Roosevelt's approval seen if party cohesion holds, while Bailey Rayner Foster and allies push no suspension and limited court review as constitutional concerns mount.
The statement surveys Tillman’s view of a proposed railroad rate bill, noting his claim it is nonpartisan and driven by minority support. It discusses Congressic powers to regulate rates, potential Supreme Court review, judicial interventions, and concerns about capitalized railroad properties and fair returns.
The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed nominations including Robert Calvert as surveyor of customs at La Crosse Wisconsin and George D. Oryer as receiver of public moneys at Alva Oklahoma Andrew J Tans as register of the land office at Abva Ila Poxmaster New York Edward D storghing at Middletown
Senator Tillman argues that watered railroad stock enriches the already wealthy while burdening workers and the nation with perpetual dividends. He calls for amendments to curb overcapitalized railroads, force interoperability, and sever freight transport from production, warning Congress to act or face drastic reform and public backlash.
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