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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
20
Reported Senate unit committee discussions focus on stronger liquor laws and prohibition measures. Representatives of Anti Saloon League pressed for tighter zones and enforcement while Commissioner Macfarland outlined proposed legislative approaches and the board’s recommendations.
Senator Heyburn introduces in the Senate an amendment to the sundry appropriation bill to buy land south of Pennsylvania Avenue. The House approved the sundry bill yesterday and Heyburns plan is expected to be adopted as part of the appropriation measure.
Congress condensed reports the Forestry Bureau item in the agricultural appropriation bill stirring contention. Senators Dolilever and Nelson defend the bureau while Senator Burkett seeks instant consideration of a Mothers Day resolution, which fails on adjournment. Penrose warns to bring up the post office appropriation once the agricultural bill clears, likely Monday. The Senate meets at 1 o clock today in the House. In the House, 18 yesterday saw officers and enlisted men secure a pay raise as the Portorcan regiment is placed on a permanent basis. The House will convene at 11 30 o clock today.
Cornell professor Benjamin Jenks told the Senate Judiciary Committee that the steel trust exemplifies watered stock, arguing it holds mines coke plants fleets and railways enabling high dividends on assets. The hearing on the Federator bill to amend Sherman anti trust law explored how large firms influence pricing and legality, with senators probing why big corporations can pay dividends while smaller rivals struggle.
A legislative summary notes the House Agriculture and Patent committees discussing forestry bills and a proposal to create a patent appeals board. The Senate passed a related measure. House panels consider rules on communications charges. It also covers recognition efforts for National Flag Day and election dispute actions by the Elections Committee.
The House adopted the sundry appropriation bill after a ten day deliberation process. Total additions to the bill by the House reached 1,241,000, lifting the aggregate to 106,956,869. The measure goes to the Senate Appropriations Committee for earliest action. Representative Fornes proposes increasing St Vincent's Orphan Asylum incorporators from five to fifteen.
Senate receives Interstate Commerce Commission reply to Foraker resolution seeking immunity details. The commission states no information on violations or agreed immunity and notes receiver Western Maryland Railroad not complying. Foraker hints at a separate resolution to demand DOJ and railroad understandings, while critics press for clarity on enforcement timing and fairness to railroads.
Senators Dolliver Nelson and Teller clashed on forest policy during agricultural appropriation discussions. Teller attacked forest reserve administration and urged increasing funding while criticizing stock and irrigation limits. Nelson defended forest protection as essential for the nation’s timber and food supply, as Smoot prepared to address the Senate. House committee heads for Corinth to probe Hudson Paper Mill wages and industry practices, planning hearings through Monday if needed.
The House plan to concentrate pension agency work in Washington was harshly criticized in the Senate. Senator McCumber said conferees were deadlocked and urged clear expression of opinions. He argued savings from centralization, but warned the cost could still be offset by the agencies' advantages. Senate conferees Hale Sepkine Warren Gallinger Bulkeley McCreary Lodge Curtin supported eighteen agencies.
The House approved the conference report on Senate amendments raising retired officers pay by 139 to 92 vote, with an $80,382,462 total appropriation and $7,000,000 set for increased pay. About 35,000 pensions and 42 officers on the retired list will benefit, amid debate over defense costs and fiscal impact. The bill now goes to the President for signature.
A yesterday drive pushes Congress toward adjournment by May 23 with House leaders aiming to push the general deficiency bill and public buildings measure swiftly. The Senate contemplates adjournment by May 24 led by finance and urgent bills, including an emergency currency proposal.
A Senate committee presented a measure establishing a Dick militia for citizens and eligible foreign born, ages eighteen to forty five, divided into organized national guard and reserve militia. The plan allows federal call ups for defense, insurrection, or law enforcement with peacetime organization rules and a cap of 2001000 dollars per fiscal year for equipment.
Francis Burton Harrison of New York is boomed as a potential Democratic running mate for William Jennings Bryan. William Hughes of New Jersey leads the campaign effort, praising Harrison as a capable student of public affairs and a strong speaker, especially in New York, amid party enthusiasm.
Speaker Cannon faced a 25 member Methodist Episcopal Church delegation in Baltimore urging immediate action on the Littlefield anti liquor shipment bill. Governors Hanly of Indiana and Hoch of Kansas pressed constitutional questions as Cannon defended States rights and warned of federal overreach.
Gen Weston asks for competitive exams of noncommissioned officers to select lieutenants for Philippine Scouts. Approved by the War Department, exams will be conducted by regimental commanders to determine merit and appointments in order of merit. Submarines Tiranty in Viper and Octopus with a convoy left Norfolk bound for New York via Virginia Capes.
War Department issues orders detailing transfers and station reinforcements for multiple units including Fifth Cavalry E Troop and infantry regiments. Notes include leave extensions for First Lieut Joesph MecAndews and orders for Lieutenants and Majors to report to designated forts and posts. Also mentions postage coupon and Manhattan Soap Co reference.
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