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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
26
The text reports President Roosevelt urging many laws including tariff revision to regulate water power, changes in injunction law and employers' liability act, and suggests committees be instructed to prepare information for tariff amendment and revision of the Sherman Anti trust Law.
President Roosevelt signals support for prohibiting child labor, new stability laws for employers and public utilities, labor dispute arbitration, and anti trust reform. He also backs tariff revisions, wood pulp pricing changes, postal savings banks, and a permanent waterways commission. Debate centers on injunctions in labor disputes, receiverships, and strategies to regulate combines affecting workers and farmers.
The President urges careful investigation before tariff revision, notes Congress must originate bills, and proposes committee-driven data gathering. He supports limited anti trust reform, preferencing practical enforcement, labor and farmer protections, and warns against sweeping, ineffective laws. He also calls for legalizing peaceful worker and farmer combinations and for other financial and infrastructure actions.
Senators believe the Presidents message was conservative and likely to yield legislation. Major items include a currency act via the Aldrich bill and an employers' liability law, with tariff revisions possible. Doubtful actions cover a national child labor law, Sherman anti trust changes, and an antic injunction bill.
The ad emphasizes Grape-Nuts as easily digested and rapid nourishment for those who cannot digest other foods. It claims the product becomes tissue-building energy within about one hour after consumption. It notes there is a reason to choose Grape-Nuts.
The Senate Finance Committee advanced the Aldrich currency bill with key amendments. Lodge Porto Rico bonds and Manila securities were discussed as possible emergency currency backing while opponents questioned farm mortgages and bank safeguards. A monetary commission was proposed, to report in January 1909, as debate focused on bank guarantees and emergency notes.
Senate debated amendments to the currency bill through the session and adjourned at 12 noon. House considered the agricultural appropriation bill and the general defense. Mr Branley of Kentucky spoke against the President. The legislative appropriation bill was sent to conference as adjournment loomed.
The majority report opposes moving the Grant Memorial site from between the White House and the Washington Monument, preferring to remove surrounding historic trees instead. Rep McCall adds a minority view advocating relocating the statue to spare trees, while Howard and others urge keeping the original plan and preserving trees at a reasonable cost.
Mr Charles P Grandfield told the House Expenditure Committee that many postmasters in large cities and third class offices delegate most work to assistants and only appear briefly. He supported changing the law so assistant postmasters earn salaries commensurate with their service, helping address inequality in pay.
Gepater Forrker introduces a bill to legalize contracts avoiding unreasonable restraint of trade and to apply to corporations. Maynard bill aims for a uniform bill of lading in interstate commerce to curb abusive carrier delivery practices. Landis proposes a monthly pension for honorably discharged Civil War and Spanish American War veterans.
The House Judiciary Committee faces a heated discussion as Wilfley of the U S Court at Bhanghal is urged to be impeached after a report finding insufficient evidence for conviction but urging severe censure. Denby defends Wilsey while others push for impeachment and broader scope against judicial conduct.
A congressional hearing on the Bieber land grants is planned as the investigative committee led by Representative Andrus of New York prepares to probe irregular practices. Reports suggest many similar grants may come under scrutiny as the panel seeks to uncover how wartime occupants and those who paid taxes could gain title to land along the Anacostia River.
Senator Perkins introduced a bill providing relief for Navy Yard laborers and other Navy Department employees injured on duty. It would grant the right to sue the government for damages in a manner similar to private individuals. The measure outlines how damages would be assessed by the courts.
Nebraska was well represented on the Senate floor yesterday with Gov. George Lt. Sheldon sitting between the two senators. The article notes the presence of William Jennings Bryan and describes Nebraskans as tall, well-dressed, with raven black hair and a brazen Western air, implying a strong regional likeness.
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