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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
20
House Republicans push Crumpacker bill to reduce Southern representation. Williams assails measure while Democratic leaders warn cut would reshape voting power. Debate centers on education reforms and federal punishment provisions, with strong opposition from Southern lawmakers.
The Senate rejected the Foraker substitute to the Elkins commodity clause 82 to 28 and blocked a packers date labeling bill. A conference was ordered on the Foxtoffe appropriation with subsidy amendment and the extradition treaty with Portugal was amended in executive session. House leaders planned noon meetings while friction over census reporting and representation prompted fiery speeches about suffrage and southern policy.
The text describes a chaotic political maneuver around Republican figures and party factions, mentioning Cwening Grumpa and Crumpacker type petitions, censorship tensions, and a controversial campaign emblem. It references national unity and alleged contributions, hinting at a scandal involving party figures and a symbolic alternative to a golden calf.
The Ranking and Currency committee yesterday recommended adoption of the Aldrich joint resolution creating a currency commission. A large majority supported restitution. Several amendments to enlarge the commission were rejected as requiring a conference after Senate passage.
Lestier Hemenway of Indiana asserts that reports from Washington falsely claim the Vice President is a candidate for the Republican nomination. He calls the rumor unfounded and insists the Vice President will be presented at the Chicago convention.
Minority Leader Williams presses the filibuster in Congress, refusing to yield until the President admits limited power to control legislation. Speaker Cannon foresees no week adjournment while the Senate contemplates quitting as Democrats urge end to obstruction and to pass pending bills.
Friday’s session at the White House included calls from 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 with brief remarks on current policy priorities.
A concurrent resolution reported by Representative Gillett sets new graded salary estimates for clerical service in Washington departments for 1910. Grades range A to E across classes, with adjustments aimed at attracting competent workers and improving efficiency. The plan ties salaries to class and grade while preserving future promotions as incentives.
The House agreed yesterday to the conference report on the District of Columbia appropriation bill for fiscal year 1909. The bill, carrying 103176688, now awaits presidential signature to become law. Rep Gardner of Michigan led the move to accept the report after brief debate, with Rep Burleson of Texas opposing Senate overages in appropriations. House vote: 219 Yeas, 15 Nays, 8 Present.
Commissioner Macfarland expresses gratification with the district appropriation bill while lamenting reductions to fire protection and school building funding. He argues district revenues cover next year’s share and credits senators and representatives for their committee work, though the plan was rejected.
Western news print manufacturers testified before the special committee investigating the Piper weed pulp dispute. They said no agreement existed among Piper partners since dissolution across 40 territory divisions. Northwest Paper Company manager cited an omnibus contract with Serpps McRae league of papers for 210 dollars per ton, a price above the pre dissolution level of 19 dollars per hundred, as the committee adjourned to resume later in the session.
A representative introduced a bill to create a marble or granite monument honoring enlisted men of the Army Navy and Marine Corps across all American wars. A board chaired by the Secretary of War with the Secretary of the Navy as vice chair would select a site and oversee planning with a cost not exceeding 509060 dollars and 16 000 extra for preliminary work.
The Senate approved the extradition treaty with Portugal amid debate over a guarantee that Portuguese courts will not impose capital punishment on fugitives. Opponents argued it infringes state authority. The ratification states no person charged with crime can be extradited if death penalty could be applied, allowing extradition for crimes not carrying capital punishment, potentially making Portugal a haven for murderers from states with capital punishment.
Representatie Smith of Michigan, chairman, plans to press a resolution in the House directing the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to investigate Western Union and Bell Telegraph wage levels and working conditions. The inquiry aims to report back to Congress. Calvin Mitrand, a General Electric mechanic in Schenectady, was fatally shocked by an electrical fault of over 1,000 volts in the testing department.
A report from the Senate Committee on the District of Columbia advocates amending the building association code. The bill would place building associations under Comptroller supervision with annual reports, allow takeover of violating companies, and impose fines up to $1000 or imprisonment for up to two years for violations. Associations operating in the District must conform by July 1.
The House will take no steps to expel Representative Tilley, Connecticut. Officials stated yesterday there is no basis for the allegations of undue influence and the investigation’s charges are considered baseless. The rumor mill had speculated that Tilley might be ousted once the committee reported. The report reportedly found the charges unfounded.
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