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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1910
Page
13
Attorney Brandeis surprised a committee by calling for Secretary Ballinger to testify on the Alaska pact dispute. The hearing covered syndicate investments, with questions about figures, the Geogell firm, and the motives behind the controversial policy.
The article outlines Senate consideration of amendments to a statehood bill, with references to district committee actions on loan shares and 2 percent monthly interest. It notes votes, proposed territorial terms, and the pace of debate, mentioning expected timings and possible changes to the slate of new states.
The Judiciary Committee reports it will file today a plan to appoint an five member investigating panel to probe charges that a lobby connected with the Merchant Marine League attempted to influence Congress through threats and inducements to back subsidy legislation during the current session. Names linked include John Lay, Myron Herrick, and executives from the Pennsylvania Mail Steamer Company. The inquiry will examine alleged influence on members and private letters and national publications supporting foreign shipowners.
Congress adjourned until Monday after a brief session in which Senate leaders announced upcoming considerations. Nominees George Hoover as pallée judge and Chomgey Re Wilson for the 2d District attorney post were among the dominant items. The House will meet at noon today.
Senator Ganknen spoke in favor of a good roads bill proposing a $ amount for experiments and a plan of government and state cooperation. Bankhead urged gradual trials and small funding, arguing road policy is essential and should not be discontinued. The Post Office Department's fate was also discussed.
The Senate blocks a publicity change to the corporate law requiring reports to be public only by Senate or House resolution or presidential order. The measure, urged by opponents, faces House debate as plans to amend the law without broad discussion emerge amid ongoing verbiage on budget and verges.
Nominations listed for senior diplomatic posts include ambassadors and consuls to nations such as Salvador and Paraguay, with names including Richard Sundy, Arthur Fauston, Charles Vidre, Perry Telden, and Sheldon Tuaby. Appointments cover embassies in Berlin, London, and other capitals.
A Senate filibuster blocked action on a surplus sale measure as Senator Heyburn held the floor past 2 o clock. He argued the bill violated an Idaho reconstruction provision and labeled the move an outrage to the state while Senator Geral opposed the stance.
A Senate Commerce Committee hearing reviewed increasing an appropriation for Anacost River improvement. Senator Gatlinger proposed raising the amount, urging necessity, while members cautioned against full funding. The bill could move to the Senate with recommendations from the committee.
The House ratified caucus actions and elected Dalzell of Pennsylvania as chairman of the rules committee, with ten members named by both parties. Seniority disputes were settled by drawing lots between Boutell and Lawrence, leaving Boutell higher ranked but Lawrence sworn in earlier in November. The secretary to Speaker Cannon loses a $1000 clerkship with the new committee.
Senator Bailey reported assurances that no block would delay the railroad measure as Ellis pressed for a vote. May protested a new court of commerce while Watts pushed for action. Booth and Hopkins prepared to speak, but the Senate adjourned to Monday after further postponement.
In a House address Air Bartholdt of Missouri urged universal peace and a reduction of world armaments. He called for a yearly waley of large battleships for the United States and warned that the periodic Japanese war scare has lost its terror as nations compare naval strength. He stated that Japan seeks friendship even if it has superior naval power.
A House communication from Acting Secretary Norton notes that the Aldrich Vreeland emergency currency system is not in effect and no emergency notes have circulated under that law. Norton reports available circulation capacity stands at 1,180,257,605 dollars though no advance for General Sickles has been approved, and Sulzer’s bid to fast track debate failed as the bill did not reach regular order before the calendar adjourned.
The London debate on naval expenditure reveals splits over 1910 shipbuilding. Germany’s intensified program prompts Britain to accelerate four dreadnoughts and multiple submarines, including depot ships and tenders, as the admiralty plans new docks and a submarine armament buildup amid calls for constitutional amendments on senatorial and federal elections.
In Congress the lowan shark bill fixes interest at 2 percent monthly and hearings are ordered. Senator Gallinger's bill to regulate the Mquer traffic was moved to the Senate office building for hearing next Friday morning. In the House Mr. Smith introduced a bill to amend the fare for fish protection in the District.
Senator Smoot plans to introduce a bill to transfer federally owned water power sites to the states. The exchange occurred in the Senate chamber during yesterday's session with participants including Senators Smoot Carter Clark of Wyoming Borah and other Western lawmakers, along with former Senator Teller who has long advocated the issue.
President Taft transmitted the Liberia commission report urging U S aid to settle boundary disputes cancel debts by guaranteeing obligations and collect Liberian customs. It calls reform of internal finances police reform and a naval/coastal station, plus a research presence in Liberia. The commission cites European pressure and unrest as barriers to Liberia’s stability and growth.
President Taft, after long talks with Rep Tawney and other leaders, expects two and a half months remain to push major measures, including naval and miscellaneous civil appropriations, toward passage and adjournment by mid June as Congress handles corporation tax publicity debates and other routine bills.
During Easter preparations readers are urged to use Allen's Foot-Ease to prevent foot fatigue and swelling from new or tight shoes. The ad promises quick relief, enabling longer walking and comfort in patent leather footwear. A sample free offer is mentioned with a mailing address.
The report notes the current session proceeding further than any Congress since 1909 with Taft optimistic about swift action. It details Senate labor and railroad bills, a postal bond move, and a House push on public buildings and to pass key measures. Insurgents quiet as administration expects weeks of activity.
Representative Martin of Colorado attacks the Attorney General in a House address, alleging the former sugar trust head now heads the Department of Theatoe and administers a policy favoring the Philippines. He calls for an investigation into acts and sugar land ownership limits under Congress, saying a mere inquiry cannot suffice.
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