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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
12
An undelivered speech by Senator Foraker stirs Senate, as talks on restoring or reinstating African American soldiers continue. The lengthy address circulates widely while critics press for a firm vote action amid ongoing wartime manpower concerns.
A fragmentary page note records an adjournment on June 1 amid a jumble of names, venues, and quick references. It mentions clashes and delays, with scattered initials and coded terms suggesting a local proceeding interrupted or unsettled.
A committee hearing reveals pressure from publishers over rising print paper costs. Witnesses, including journalists, discuss an expected 14 dollar per ton increase and its impact on the newspaper industry.
Report suggests Representative Champ Clark of Missouri is the probable Speaker if Democrats win the fall elections. Indications from Alabama Louisiana Virginia Missouri show support for Clark, with Kentucky and Northern Democrats also backing him. Bryan ally William Jennings Bryan links to Clark, while Representative Henry of Texas is the other named Democrat contender.
Connecticut representative Benator Bulkeley argues the Brownsville incident did not involve black soldiers and urges reinstatement. House approves Philippine commission increase by one, authorizes 220000 for cyclone relief, ratifies a boundary treaty with Great Britain, and postpones the appropriations vote for the Geological Survey amid a continued fight over liberal spending. The session adjourns until today at 11 30 o clock.
A mass meeting at Galbraith Avenue Methodist Church in Sixth Street centered on praising Senator Foraker and pledging Republican support for African American voters. Speakers denounced the Brownsville affair stance of Roosevelt and Taft, urged unity, and warned against alienating Black voters while advocating equal rights within the party.
Senator Bulkeley defends the Twenty fifth Regiment Negro soldiers as innocent in the Brownsville raid, arguing attackers were outsiders aided by local lawless groups. He cites night darkness and witnesses’ testimony, while Senator Borah questions darkness claims.
In a Brownsville matter the United States Court faces whether the President may dismiss a private soldier. Reid sues to recover 126 federal pay and argues the government breached a civil contract. The trial hinges on whether military discipline creates a contract and if Congress granted dismissal authority to the President. Proceedings continued with judges weighing relations between government and soldier and the scope of presidential power.
Honoring Pelatiah Webster and Carter for a memorial referencing Henry Taylor's research on the U S Constitution. The document, printed in full for the first time in 118 years, reveals Webster's 1783 Philadelphia publication detailing the plan of the United States Constitution well before the 1787 Federal Convention. Copies ordered, referred to Judiciary Committee.
Representatives Wat eo Alexander of New York met with the President to discuss the session's remaining agenda. Alexander prepared a bill making the government liable for injuries to its employees. Watson noted House Judiciary Committee was nearing agreement on an anti injunction bill but unsure on Sherman anti trust amendments. He expected other presidential measures, including a District child labor bill, to pass.
Members of the Appropriations Committee clashed over funding for gauging streams testing building materials and examining fuels. Debates centered on appropriations ranging from 520,060 to 100,000 and included amendments to fund water supply assessments and coal fuel testing, with votes amid a prolonged session and a recess called for further consideration.
Senator Depew introduced a Senate bill to repave Nineteenth Street Northwest from Pennsylania Avenue to N Street with asphalt replacing granite or Belgian blocks. The bill allocates 34 000 dollars. Senator Cirter proposes funding to purchase Census Office land bounded by public alley B Street and Second Street NW. The site spans about 18 000 square feet with a proposed purchase cap of 430 WW, and a new fireproof building would be erected on part of the property at a cost of 260 000 dollars.
Vreeland and Payne currency measures duel for support as leaders prepare to decide the House course. Conference in the hall of the House will determine if the Aldrich framework, Vreeland substitute, or Payne bill advances, with signatures and committee opposition shaping the outcome.
The Public Buildings and Grounds Committee chair Bartholdt of Missouri is expected to report the pork public buildings bill to the House soon. Traders allegedly sought to use the measure as leverage over Republican members, while a currency bill may also be considered if the caucus approves tonight.
At a two special meeting, Senate and House press galleries adopted a resolution honoring Charles Arthur Williams. They express sorrow over his death, praise his journalism, gentleness, and optimism, and extend sympathy to his bereaved family.
An odorless colorless Nauid disinfectant named Platts Chlorides is pitched to purify cedar closets drains and damp corners to destroy disease breeding matter. It is sold in inexpensive quart bottles and diluted with ten parts water for household use. A free sanitary information booklet is offered by writing to 42 Cliff Street New York.
Advocate J Behen Tait backs the Vreeland financial bill as essential to avert bank disruption and currency panic. He cites automatic relief through emergency circulation and shifts responsibility to the national banking system to stabilize credit without broad legislative delay.
A District Committee hearing will be held this morning at 10 o clock to discuss the bill drafted by the District Commissioners for inspection of electric meters. The committee will also hear the prohibition bill in the District tomorrow at 10 o clock.
Senator Penrose reached Washington last night and began resuming duties after a period of illness. He described a rapid recovery, said doctors advised rest, and spoke of a plan to address national issues once more while maintaining his health.
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