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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1910
Page
1
President Taft appealed to Congress in Rochester urging mutual compromise to enact party pledges. He defended his policies and listed bills he hopes will pass, asserting the current session has no fear of election if legislation proceeds, and he received praise from President Brown for discipline in ranks.
President Taft warns that government depends on party unity and shows that Congress must sacrifice individual vows to pass a compromise measure. He argues extremists must concede to enact interrelated postal and savings bills, aiming to prove the party’s responsibility to voters and advance national progress.
The speaker defends party governance as essential to express public will through organized factions. He argues the president bears responsibility for party promises and policies, while warning against tyrannical pressure on Congress and stressing the need for party cohesion to pass laws. He notes ongoing work on interstate commerce, antitrust, postal savings, and railroad provisions, urging careful consideration and broader support.
Committee to decide next Wednesday whether George Washington University will receive Morrell Act benefits for the District. Opposition from advocates of McKinley School grows as national university groups protest aid linked to District welfare, urging Congress to reject funding for private institutions.
The San Pedro de Macorís correspondent reports a Dominican Republic political upheaval tied to a beauty pageant. Amanda Azar, Syrian-Italian queen candidate, sparks cabinet splits, protests, and a looming threat of revolt as President Jamón faces pressure over the selection and national identity.
Principal George E Myers of the McJunley school and George A Prevost lead a petition drive to extend Morrill Act funds to district training schools. They argue the McKinley School is public and tuition free, deserving public funding like Morrill, contrasting with university tuition. Sam De Nedrey carries signatures to the House agriculture committee amid a campaign framed as aiding the poor man’s boy.
A man described as a former minister of finance and business partner of a former president in the Wicaran cabinet is in Panama City. Reports say he has been commissioned by President Madriz to obtain possible recognition for the Madriz government.
Rioters in Bogota restrain violence after forcing American Railroad workers to abandon service. The strike targets the railroad owned by American interests, with authorities reporting a relatively calm scene today. Widespread disturbances subsided as employees quit operations under pressure from local agitators.
Philadelphia residents learned from Assyriologist Huprecht that a 4 foot clay tablet fragment from the Temple Library at Nippur, unearthed by the Pennsyvania expedition, records a biblical deluge dated between 712 and 2000 BC. The tablet’s text aligns with Genesis and describes building a great ship to survive the flood.
Physicians fear the rally may signal decline for Senator Daniels as he lingers in a private hospital in Lynchburg. An all-night vigil led by Bishop Tucker and local professionals drew prayers from residents from 8 to 9:30 PM for his recovery amid little improvement after four days in a coma.
A mob of about 800 men hanged two jail escapees, John Richardson and Bob Austin, in the courthouse square after they aided an inmate breakout. Richardson was captured in Memphis and confessed to aiding the escape. Austin was soon apprehended.
After two days of talks between 27005 firemen and 47 railroads, mediation remains unfinished. Union leaders warn of a possible strike beginning Monday while management insists on rejecting arbitration rules governing discipline and authority. Both IPC chairman Knapp and US Labor Commissioner Neill express guarded confidence that arbitration will be clarified.
An 18 year old youth, Charien Cohen, was committed to Bellevue Hospital after raving in court that he must meet Miss Helen Taft, wife of the president, claiming it urgent to meet the First Lady. He had previously been confined at Worcester Mass asylum and showed delusions of grand mission.
The long hidden Portrait of Hals at Cot Warde Westerham sold for $500,000 to Otto Kuhn, banker, as the Dutch master’s canvas becomes the most valuable painting bid in history. It will tour public galleries after exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, with J P Morgan among bidders and Duveen Brothers aiding the sale.
Efforts to compromise stall as Allied Forces claim a voting majority. Cannon removal from committee becomes a debated issue. Loyal regu lars display steadfast support for “Uncle Joe” and threaten to sink or swim with the old man.
Amid a 29 hour session and heavy protests, the House adjourned at noon after a close vote on Norris resolution to elect a fifteen member rules committee with the Speaker removed. Speaker Cannon will rule on the point of order at 12 05 today as insurgents, Democrats, and regular Republicans clash over control of the committee and adjournment tactics.
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