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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
12
The Crumpacker measure advances amid sharp Republican backing and Democratic opposition. Williams lodges a strong assault labeling the plan as aimed at curbing Southern representation, insisting it fails good policy and signals political effort to curb Southern influence in Congress.
Congress actions stall on the Foraker substitute to Elkins commodity clause with an 82 to 28 vote defeat. Beveridge loses bid to advance a packing date requirement. A conference on the Foxtoffe appropriation bill proceeds with subsidy stance. Executive session fights over extradition treaty with Portugal and district appropriations. The House plans 110 clock session amid debates on disfranchisement and census wording.
Scrambled text references Republican maneuvering, national unity, censorship questions, and a campaign emblem linked to a bold substitute for the golden calf. Names and precise details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the piece signals a contentious political scene and procedural disputes surrounding party actions.
The Ranking and Currency Committee yesterday voted to recommend tie adoption by the House of the Aldrich joint resolution prokeeping a currency commission. A large majority supported restitution and amendments to grow the commission were rejected, noting that any change would require a conference once the Senate passes the measure.
Sestior Hemenway of Indiana denies a Washington report that Vice President Fairbanks is a candidate for the Republican nomination. He calls the story utterly false and says it is a contrived attempt to mislead the public.
Minority Leader Williams refuses to yield as filibuster continues in Congress. Speaker Cannon signals no adjournment this week while the Senate considers ending the stalemate and new measures are debated amid partisan tension.
A list of visitors to the White House includes Senator Lodge of Massachusetts Senator Borah of Idaho Senator Emoot of Utah Senator Sutherland of Utah Senator Brown of Nebraska Senator Warner of Missouri Senator Stewart of Vermont Senator Gamble of South Dakota Representative Langley of Kentucky Representative Calder of New York Representative Madden of Attnols Representative Howe of Utah and Rear Admiral Evans.
The measure directs heads of Washington government departments to prepare clerical service estimates for 1910 graded by an itemized schedule, signaling possible 15 percent salary increases for higher grades. The plan aims to raise entrance salaries to attract capable workers and boost efficiency, reflecting a two-tier grading system and a push for career advancement within the civil service.
The House yesterday agreed to the conference report on the District of Columbia appropriation bill for 1909, carrying 103,176,688 dollars. Representative Gardner led the sale, Burleson criticized Senate stringency, and the final vote was 219 yeas, 15 nays, 8 present and not voting.
Commissioner Macfarland voiced gratitude for the District appropriation bill but lamented large cuts to school building improvements and expansion. He urged using available district revenues and praised senators and representatives for their committee work while noting the plan was rejected.
Western newsprint manufacturers testified before a special committee that no accord existed among Piper heirs after dissolution for a 40 division of territory. Northwest Paper Company and Coral Paper Company officials described an omnibus contract with Serpps McRae league of papers for 210 dollars per hundred pounds, excluding 119 Pacific Coast pinars, with prior price at 19 dollars per hundred. The committee adjourned to reconvene seeking a conclusion after a night session.
A proposed act by Representative Retter creates a commission with the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Navy to select a site and plan a marble or granite monument. Cost not exceed 509060 dollars with a $16,000 grant for preparations. The board would include four other members and three officers, including the commander in chief. The monument honors enlisted men of the army navy and Marine Corps in all U.S. wars.
Senate ratified an extradition treaty with Portugal amid a fight over guarantees shielding Portuguese subjects from capital punishment. Senator Teller led opposition arguing such guarantees infringe state power to enforce laws. The treaty allows extradition for serious crimes except when death penalties apply, potentially making Portugal a refuge for murderers from death-penalty states.
Representative Smith of Michigan chairs the House District Committee and will introduce a resolution to direct the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to investigate Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies. The inquiry seeks wages and working conditions, with a mandate to report back to Congress. In Schenectady New York Calvin Mitrand, an expert mechanic, was fatally shocked after contacting a live wire in the General Electric testing department.
A Senate report from the District of Columbia committee recommends amending the building associations code. The bill would require supervision by the Comptroller of the Treasury, annual reporting, and power to seize noncompliant associations. Violations carry fines up to 1000 dollars or up to two years in prison, with July 1 compliance deadline.
The House will take no steps to expel Representative Tilley of Connecticut. Authorities said yesterday there is no basis for the charges raised about undue influence. Speculation on the investigation’s outcome faded as officials stated the charges are unfounded.
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