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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
12
Commissioners urge narrowing saloon area while Anti-Saloon advocates push stricter liquor laws. Represen tatives of the Anti Saloon League testify for tighter controls, aiming to curb tavern growth, temperance zones, and harsher penalties amid a heated legislative session.
Fragmented report describes lawmakers drafting finance measures and preparing to present a currency bill. Mentions Rep. Britton and Mr Fowler, noting insurgent opposition and anticipated House action as conferees press toward resolution.
Senator Heyburn introduces in the Senate an amendment to the sundry appropriation bill to purchase land south of Pennsylvania Avenue. The House passed the sundry bill yesterday and the Senate action on Heyburns proposal is expected to follow as part of the appropriation measure.
Senate debates the agricultural appropriation bill with Doliver Nelson Burkett and Penrose influencing timing. A resolution to recognize Mothers Day on Sunday May 30 fails on objection. Penrose to move post office appropriation after agricultural bill. House notes army pay increase and permanent status for the Porto Rican regiment. House session set for 11 30 o clock.
Professor Jenks of Cornell tells the Senate Judiciary Committee that the steel trust exemplifies watered stock. He cites the corporation owning mines coke works fleets and railroads to explain why it can pay dividends on inflated stock while smaller firms struggle. He warns the proposed Federator bill would shift proof burdens and may shield lawbreakers, as lawmakers press questions on Sherman law amendments.
Legislative briefs report committee actions on agriculture and patent matters. Discussions cover forestry bills, a bill to create a patent court, and proposals on telephone rates and message handling. The Senate considers recognition days and election contests proceed to debate and potential seating determinations.
The House approved the sundry bill after ten days of debate and multiple amendments. House additions brought total appropriations to $106,956,869. The measure moves to the Senate Committee on Appropriations for early action. Also, Rep Fornes proposes increasing St Vincent's Orphan Asylum incorporators from five to fifteen.
The Senate received the Interstate Commerce Commission reply to Senator Foraker's commodities clause resolution. The commission said it has no information on immunity promises to railroads and noted the Western Maryland receiver would explain noncompliance. Foraker may seek an Attorney General view on any understanding between Justice and railroads.
Senators defend forest reserves and oppose cuts in funding while criticizing critics of timber protection. Nelson and Dolliver argue for safeguarding forests to ensure food supply and Northwest timber, amid calls to expand reserves. House investigators head to Corinth to probe Hudson Paper Mill wages and production.
The House plan to concentrate pension work in Washington for 18 agencies drew Senate opposition yesterday. Senator McCumber argued the conferees were deadlocked yet favored savings, while Senators Hale Sepkine Warren Gallinger Bulkeley McCreary Lodge Curtin supported the plan for eighteen agencies.
The House approved the conference report raising army pay, 139 to 92, after two hours of debate. An $80,382,462 total appropriation includes $7,000,000 for increased pay, with about $200,000 earmarked for retired officers and 35,000 government pensions. The bill now goes to the President for signature.
Yesterday a strong bid to adjourn Congress within two weeks emerged as House leaders push completion of the general deficiency and public buildings bills. Representative Tawney said the Appropriations Committee would start the deficiency bill today and aims to report by Thursday. Senate plans hover around adjournment by May 24, with possible aid from an emergency currency measure and a child labor bill for the instruction department.
Senate committee presents a measure to establish a volunteer force called the Dick militia for citizens and declared aliens aged eighteen to forty five. It creates two classes the organized national guard and a reserve militia with peacetime rules and possible Secretary of War exemptions. The President may call militia for defense or to enforce federal authority when regular forces are insufficient, with annual equipment cost capped at 2,001,000 dollars.
Francis Burton Harrison of New York is courted as a Democratic vice presidential candidate with William Hughes of New Jersey leading the drive. Hughes says Harrison is a capable public affairs student who would be a strong running mate for Bryan, noting his appeal in New York.
Speaker Cannon faced a panel from the Methodist Episcopal Church in Baltimore urging passage of the Littlefield bill to block interstate liquor shipments into city territory. Governors Hanly of Indiana and Hoch of Kansas pressed constitutional doubts while Cannon pressed the states to show how they curb drinking, noting Knox's Senate report and arguing federal power can back state efforts. The lively exchange centered on whether the bill would withstand judicial review and how far states can go under police powers.
General Weston recommends competitive exams for noncommissioned officers to fill scout positions in the Philippines with appointments by merit. The War Department approves the plan and will implement it via regimental commanders. Submarines Tiranty Viper Octopus and the Hist convoy sail from Annapolis toward New York, with marines aboard.
War Department issues army orders listing officers to return to stations, transfers between units, and extended leaves of absence. Names include Sergeants and Lieutenants from Cavalry, Infantry, Artillery, and Coast Artillery with dates and stations such as Fort Casey and Tart Assinniboine. The notice also directs a post coupon cutout and references Manhattan Soap Co.
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