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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
36
A denouncement from the president discusses Archibald’s visit as Lilley’s charges are examined. Metcalf’s letter is read and the committee notes oppose delaying submarine purchases, arguing for timely action despite claims of political interference and ongoing investigations.
Senate second attachment of La Follette speech on currency elalis bill criticism of government’s handling of Southern church property seized by army. Can matt subsidy bill expected to be next order. House passes pension appropriation bill with agency consolidation. Larchon resolution on President's authority for administering the Canal Zone approved. House adjourns at 49 a clock to meet today at noon.
Grant Victor was nominated for eastern Oklahoma marshal but the record shows the nomination was recommitted to the committee amid opposition and unconfirmed charges. Senator Clark reported no charges and urged confirmation, as the vice president weighed in with a related inquiry.
Senators debated a proposal to acquire a public park area near Meridii Hl and Slateenth Street. Kean questioned the purchase scale and questioned the timing and committee approvals while authorities claimed no valid reason to block the plan.
A Senate measure seeks to reenlist all charged Black soldiers from the Fifth Infantry who can prove innocence for a past affray at Brownsville. It offers a one year window from approval to establish innocence, allowing restoration to service with an enlistment date back to discharge. The bill differs from Senator Potaker’s by requiring oath reenlistment of those not involved in the incident.
A disjointed report describes a proposed resolution in the Virginia Assembly criticizing foreign influence from Southern Europe and Anglo-Saxon sectors. It mentions senators Morgan and Pettus and a plan to indict certain groups, with vague references to treasury roots and county routes.
A compact note stresses the value of maintaining a continuous energy reserve for urgent needs. It highlights a dependable, consistently prepared person who gains advantage in business by daily nourishment and steady routine.
Wisconsin Senator La Follette used a lengthy Senate speech to back President Roosevelt’s actions during the banking panic, criticize the Aldrich currency bill, and demand the discharge of the Interstate Commerce Committee over a railroad property appraisal bill. He warned of continued fights, defended the treasury’s handling, and cited letters from insurers alleging New York influence.
President Roosevelt and party leaders debated labor demands that could derail his reform program. Aldrich, Allison, and Hale conferred with Speaker Cannon on revising antitrust and tariff measures while Congress eyes a Sherman act rewrite. Labor insists on clauses granting their protections, risking a clash with the administration and Republican leaders before adjournment.
Senator La Follette denounces railroad bonds as currency collateral, quoting Aldrich on bond volatility and criticizing concurrent efforts to require banks to purchase and deposit such bonds for emergency currency. The Senate gallery noise and partisan tension color the scene as the ocean mail subsidy bill looms.
Senators defer action on the legislative appropriation and currency bill at the request of Senator Callon. The ship subsidy bill is noted as the reason for postponement, with amendments planned by Senator Beacon to raise executive department employee pay when the bill resumes tomorrow.
In a House debate on the pension agencies cut, Rep Fitzgerald of New York warned the president would “corral delegates” to aid Secretary Taft, as the Appropriation Committee reduced funds and closed or moved agencies in Easton, Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, and other cities. Supporters cited economy and Garf ield's recommendations while opponents argued for preserving the agencies.
The Iowa State convention endorsed Senator William B Allison, prompting celebrations among his supporters. The veteran senator, who turned 79 on the second of the month, has served 35 years in the Senate after eight in the House. His term expires March 3, and colleagues from both parties hope he will continue. He is in relatively good health though has recently developed some hearing loss.
The House Appropriations Committee reported a bill to authorize 290 thousand dollars for relief to Slavom steamboat disaster survivors. Hearings opened on Interstate Commerce measures to require auto couplers and continuous brakes on freight cars and driving-wheel brakes on locomotives, with support from Secretary Moseley of the Interstate Commerce Commission and Frank M Warisidy of the Switch Time Union.
Senator Gallinger introduces in Senate the bill to form a public teachers retirement fund after committee drafting by the board of education and favored by school commissioners. The full provisions were published when introduced in the House by Representative Smith of Michigan.
Attorney General Bonaparte sent Senate a detailed statement explaining the dismissal of indictments against D H Johnston FP Moseles and the Musfeld McMurray Cornish firm in the Choctaw and Chickasaw Citizenship cases. The indictments were dropped to avoid losing court jurisdiction with Oklahoma and Indian Territory statehood. The report addresses claims U S Attorney W B Johnson was removed for refusing to drop the case, noting the President later ordered his removal then reversed the action when it was found he had erred.
The Russian Embassy announced that initial steps toward extradition were taken after Olga Stern, arrested in New York, faces forgery charges at the instance of the Russian government. There is no indication of any betrayal of military or political secrets in the case.
The State Department said Mexico granted the extradition of William F Walker a Connecticut banker who fled several months ago and was traced in Southern California by Pinkerton agents. The Justice Department announced a federal judge appointment for the Middle district of Tennessee would be delayed until late next week to allow thorough screening. Senator Hale introduced a bill to create a record and pension office in the Navy Department.
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