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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
42
Senate approves district budget amid changes raising total to 10,117,668 85 dollars or slightly more than the gain from lower congressional branch. House expected to accept bull today as reported, with figures now standings reflecting adjustments and potential enactment.
District budget figures show appropriations and excess over carried amounts for the year. The bill reflects $19,117,668 appropriated with $13,797,668 estimates and $10440668 current year, while Senate and House carry figures differ. The conference report on district appropriation was accepted in 1999, with discussions of salary raises and personnel adjustments for district offices and clerical staff.
The document outlines Senate and House amendments to a broad city appropriations bill, detailing changes for paving streets and avenues, country roads, and suburban streets, as well as sewers, sidewalks, and public buildings. It lists adjustments to salaries, equipment, schools, and park facilities, with numerous line items struck or replaced, and notes name changes for Brightwood to Georgia avenues and 28 Georgia to Potomac avenue.
Senate and House panels clash over appropriations for District of Columbia and federal funds. Bills on currency commission and post office remain unresolved while conference reports on agricultural and District appropriations pass or are ordered. Several department budgets including health, juvenile and police courts face cuts and reforms.
The Senate Military Committee faced a confrontation over Col Stewart’s case with Warren accusing delays in seeking a court martial. Rayner pressed for a court of inquiry, while opponents argued the issue was sentimentalism and outside proper committee function. The resolution was placed on the calendar for possible unanimous consent after tense exchanges about the charges and proper procedure.
Georgia and Texas Senators defeated three nominations to replace women postmasters. T W Scott for Toceca Georgia Mary A Melton’s successor at Conyers Georgia John T Al McCullum and Everett Johnson for Jackson Texas were rejected. Senators warned of recess appointments and maintained opposition to ousting women from postmaster roles.
The opposition to Senator Gallinger's amendment faded as House conferees backed increased mail transport subsidies for foreign routes. The measure, allied with President Roosevelt's push, allows contracts with steamship lines to move mail to South America and the Orient and funds pay scales for post office staff and railway clerks amid broader fiscal negotiations.
The piece questions whether old kidney medicines cure nephritis as medical writers acknowledge undetected progression of kidney disease. It cites rising deaths from kidney disorders and promotes Fulton’s Renal Compound by John J Fulton as a direct kidney tissue remedy claimed to halt inflammation, with Henry Evans as local agent and a bulletin offer.
The Foreign Affairs Committee plans no further meetings this session and will act on Presidential appointments made necessary by legislation. Nine Tokyo exposition commissioners, a scientist at Santiago, and other consular postings may await Senate action after recess. Roosevelt may send the first nominees to fill these posts, with no Senate confirmation until Congress reconvenes. Secretary Toole has yet to decide which court to pursue in this matter.
Senate introduced two resolutions by Mer Owen seeking probes into alleged discrimination by the Pasioffs Department and the Department of Justice against Uncle Sam Oil Company of Oklahoma. House committees favorably reported a bill barring foreign vessels from transporting passengers between U S ports with penalties, while other measures address militia organization and customs appeals.
Senator Beveridge urged immediate action on a bill requiring packers to date the packing of meat cans. Warren, chair of the Agriculture committee, noted a special meeting with wholesale grocers heard, but few senators approved a hearing. Beveridge pressed to pass the measure at once, stating health concerns from missing dates. The discharge motion by Beveridge, supported by Scott, delayed further consideration until today.
The Senate and House approved legislation to fund cooperation with states and private landowners to conserve forests, allocating 100.60 funds for the Secretary of Agriculture. A five member joint commission would study the desirability and feasibility of forest land conservation by the United States and recommend to the next Congress. The rule requires prior consent of the United States before any state can enter agreements with other states on forest and water conservation.
Senator Cullom, head of the Foreign Relations Committee, said the Venezuelan issue holds more importance than public perception. After returning from the White House, he commented that Congress cannot discipline President Castro for now and expects action to wait until December.
Senate debate centers on printing William Jennings Bryan speech in the Record and extending similar citations. Senator Newlands urges inclusion while Senator Gore and others push for broader release of political material, with amendments discussed on compensation for government injury enclosures and other measures.
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