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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
20
Senator Teller challenges the lump sum appropriation for the Forestry Bureau accusing the action of wasting money on propaganda while the President’s broader land purchase program gains criticism. The debate centers on forest tracts and the impact of proposed measures on state property and public lands.
Readers view a pulp and paper industry report amid debate over tariff removal and its impact on prices. Syracuse Post Standard editor W E Gardner criticizes tariff repeal, urging cross border cooperation with Canada while noting potential export duties. A Senate committee travels to Corinth to inspect Had eon River paper mills.
Animated debate frames the forestry bureau critique, with Senator Carter and Senator Culberson weighing authority on rail rate policy. Post office savings bill advances, Panama Canal pay scales noted, and Democratic filibuster relief observed as the House prepares to convene.
A marble bust of Abraham Lincoln by sculptor Gutzon Borglum was accepted by the Congressional Joint Library Committee for placement in the Capitol Building as a gift from Eugene Meyer of New York. The head was sent to the White House earlier and admired by the President who praised its proportions and grandeur.
Advocates urge postal banks to strengthen savings for citizens while workers’ expenses are not increased. The plan aims to channel deposits to the government and keep costs low, arguing it benefits the public without adding financial burden to employees.
The article notes a postal appropriation bill reported to the Senate after committee action, detailing amendments, class rate changes, and proposed pay increases for letter carriers. It mentions opposition, potential House split, and the likelihood the House will not approve pending Senate provisions before adjournment.
The House District Committee favored three district bills at yesterday’s meeting. One changes the name and jurisdiction of the justice of the peace court to Munupa Court of the District of Columbia. another authorizes the recorder of deeds to appoint a cashier at 70 a year. the third extends Ninth Street from Hillmore to Biltmore with a uniform width of fifty feet. The Senate also passed a bill appropriating $1000 to aid the Pocahontas Memorial Association in completing a Pocahontas statue at Jamestown in memory of the preservation of the first English settlement. Senator Kean introduced the memorial. Prohibition hearings set for May 40 at 7 p.m. The house committee recommends limiting terms to four years for judges. The final hearing on prohibition in the District will be held May 40 at 7 o'clock.
Republican leaders back a conference drafted bill recognizing commercial paper as a safe asset for emergency circulation. Insurgents warn passage by a narrow margin. Vreeland aides push for a reserve requirement, while some oppose any reserve. Letters from leaders seek member input as talks begin, with the aim to craft a genuine currency bill and avoid Aldrich provisions.
Gen Henry Bandholtz chief of the Philippine constabulary and commander in chief of the Veterans Association of the Philippines was guest of honor at a Henry W Tawton Camp 1 reception attended by Brig Gen George H Harries Col Demmick Capt G A Rausk Dr J M Heller and Capt Shiridan Ferree among others. The event included speeches supporting amalgamation of the two veterans groups and a welcome by Camp representatives.
Representative Taylor of Ohio introduces a House bill to transfer Conduit road jurisdiction from the War Department to the District Commissioners. The measure also entrusts the Commissioners with powers tied to the Chief of Engineers over the conduit area, Georgetown mains, and two Hock Creek bridges, with surface work requiring Aqueduct approval.
The House finished debate on the sundry estimate bill after ten days of discussion. A provision on wages for Panama Canal labor was defeated 10 to 101, with further reforms argued by Rep Tawney and others about U S salaries, secrecy, and bonding proceeds. The total appropriation tops 10.87 million dollars, about 124 thousand more than committee estimate, and a recess was taken until this morning.
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor protests an early congressional adjournment. He urges immediate action on Wilson, Pearce, eight hour, and employer liability bills, and says he will press committees to bring them out promptly. Also notes police sought for missing Mrs means and reports excitement over lake ice.
The Senate advanced Wern KR Wheeler of California as Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Labor to replace Lawrence O. Murrey. The House Merchant Marine committee favored removing vessel register requirements for trips under 30 miles. A joint resolution included Texas, Tennessee, and Arkansas storm victims in relief, later extended to other Southern states. Townsend of Michigan opposes a bending injunction bill after receiving protests from business leaders. Hodenberg of Illinois sought tighter gallery control after a Providence protest, proposing extra guards. A six year rule would allow Hawaiian to US port travelers on foreign vessels without a 500 penalty, easing Pacific travel despite limited American ships causing delays.
Delegates at the Episcopal Diocese of Washington convened to elect Bishop Brent but could not locate him in the Philippines. Rumors said he might decline due to wars there, while officials urged acceptance. Page denied backing any open pulpit letter and praised Brent's broad experience, urging council support.
In a rare pause during Democratic filibustering, Speaker Joseph G Cannon, age seventy two, acknowledged birthday remarks from opponents and allies during a roll call. Representative Macon then moved to dispense with the roll, a motion that carried, ending the interruption amid calls for civility and unity across party lines.
In Texas many county conventions selected Roosevelt delegations to state and national Republican conventions. In most counties Roosevelt is the first choice, Taft second. Cecil Lyon leads the push, while a faction gathers for Foraker with Fairbanks as second choice. The Chicago convention roster includes Reed Smoot, George Sunderland, Joseph Howell, W D Livingston, C N Wilson, and others.
An analysis argues most backache is muscular not kidney related and inflamed kidneys are rare. It credits Fulton Renal Compound for true kidney inflammation and promotes Henry Evans as local agent selling bulletins of recoveries.
In a New York hearing Rep Perkins urged Joint Committee on Printing to approve expenditures of the Printing Office during sessions and to oversee costs when Congress is not in session. Townes argued such supervision impracticable, noting the panel would gain control over discretionary funds and would disrupt routine operations.
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