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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
42
Commissioners press for reduced barroom space and stricter liquor laws as Anti Saloon League members argue for higher taxes and stronger regulation. Representatives urge prohibition zones while a committee hearing outlines proposed measures and anticipated impacts on tenants and trade.
Fragmentary account shows a conference committee to draft a currency bill with key lawmakers Briton, Fowler, and others, amid ongoing House debate. The note hints at insurgent pressures, possible finish of a lengthy fight, and broad support outlining views for final action.
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 Heyburn land purchase proposal is expected to be adopted as part of the appropriation measure.
The Forestry Bureau items in the agricultural appropriation bill caused Senate contention yesterday with Senators Doliver and Nelson defending the bureau. Senator Burkett urged prompt action on a Mothers Day resolution but it was laid aside on adjournment. Penrose gave notice to bring up the post office appropriation bill after the agricultural bill clears. The Senate meets at one today, while the House reconvenes at 11 30 AM. In the House the army appropriation was adopted, granting pay raises for officers and enlisted men, and the Porto Rican regiment of infantry was placed on a permanent basis. The House also plans a session today at 11 30 AM.
Prof Jenks of Cornell told the Senate Judiciary Committee that the steel trust illustrates watered stock through its control of mines coke plants fleets and railroads. He argued the Federator bill to amend the Sherman law would allow government to prove restraint of trade while critics claimed the bill discriminates against licensed lawbreakers.
The Agriculture and Patents committees discuss bills on white forest bills and a crirt paternal appeals area site. Burkett proposes recognizing May 26 with white flowers. Clapp seeks permanent holiday status but faces opposition. Election contest decisions involve Michalex Sabath and Kinz McGavin with seating upheld.
The House approved the sundry civil bill after ten days of consideration adding 1 241 000 to the appropriation, bringing the total to 106 956 869. The measure awaits Senate action by the Committee on Appropriations and is to be reported at the earliest practicable moment. Also, Rep Fornes of New York introduced a bill to amend St Vincent's Orphan Asylum incorporation to allow fifteen incorporators instead of five. Sweetheart Soap free with next Sunday’s Post. coupon on Page 2.
The Senate received the Interstate Commerce Commission reply to the Foraker commodities clause resolution. The commission said no information showed immunity promises to railroads, and stated the receiver of the Western Maryland Railroad is noncompliant with the law. Senator Foraker may pursue an Attorney General inquiry, while the commission urged suspending penalties until the Supreme Court rules on the clause.
Senators from Iowa Minnesota and Colorado clashed on forest policy during the agricultural appropriation debate. Senator Dolliver defended forest reserves while Senator Teller criticized administration and urged expansion of forest service, arguing protecting timber is vital for the Northwest and the nation. The Senate adjourned to continue consideration of the agricultural bill with a Smoot address planned on the Forest Service. A House committee headed to Corinth New York to inspect the Hudson Paper Mill and gather wage and production data, remaining through Monday if needed.
The House plan to centralize the work of pension agencies in Washington was condemned in the Senate. Senator McCumber, chairman of Pensions, said conferees were deadlocked. He argued savings outweighed agency gains, while Senators Hale Sepkine Warren Gallinger Bulkeley McCreary Lodge Curtin supported extending to eighteen agencies.
Lawmakers approved a conference report raising army pay for officers and enlisted men. The bill passes 139 to 92 in the House and 128 to 2 on the conference report, with an $80,382,462 total appropriation and a $7,000,000 increase for retired personnel benefiting S42 officers and 35,000 GH servicemen. debate centered on retired list costs and long-term defense funding.
A strong push aims to adjourn Congress within two weeks. House Appropriations Chair Tawney says the general deficiency and public buildings bills will be rushed through, with potential adjournment by May 24 if Senate action aligns. An emergency currency bill or child labor measure may accompany the package.
Senate committee presents a measure to create a volunteer militia named the Dick militia for citizens and declared aliens aged eighteen to forty five. It divides into organized national guard and reserve militia with peacetime armament rules and federal call up authority. The act limits annual militia equipment costs to 2001000 dollars.
Francis Burton Harrison of New York is being boomed as a Democratic vice presidential candidate. William Hughes of New Jersey leads the campaign in support, praising Harrison as a capable public affairs student and strong in New York. The party’s support for Harrison grows amid the Bryan ticket talk.
Speaker Cannon faced a 25 member Methodist Episcopal delegation in Baltimore in a heated hour long exchange over the Littlefield bill to ban interstate shipments of intoxicating liquor into city territory. Governors Hanly of Indiana and Hoch of Kansas pressed for federal action while Knox’s report on liquor bills suggested unconstitutionality. The session highlighted states’ powers versus federal authority and urged rapid congressional action.
More than a thousand noncommissioned officers seek commissions as lieutenants in the Philippine Scouts. Gen Weston recommends regimental commander conducted competitive exams to pick the best for scout service with appointments by merit. The War Department approved the plan. Submarines Tiranty in Viper Octopus and convoy Hist left Norfolk bound for Annapolis then New York.
War Department notice lists Sergt Birch and several officers in Fifth Cavalry and Infantry units reassigned to proper stations. Includes Lieut Thomas T Duke and Hugh J Gallagher, Llewi Waller, Bowman, and others. Mentions Majs Wilds P Richardson and William Lassiter, First Lieut Burt, Weary Yerrel, and leave extensions for First Lieut Joesph MecAndrews. Also notes Second Director Robert C Richardson to overseas duty and coupon reminder for Manhattan Soap Co.
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