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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1905
Page
12
A broad coalition of department heads backs an amendment to civil service rules aimed at disciplining drivers of presidential conveyances amid ongoing debate. The measure targets accountability for chauffeurs whose actions could impede the president’s carriages, signaling a major governance push.
The Roosevelt era order states that when a classified officer is inefficient the head of a department may remove him without hearing if the public service improves. The removal must be stated in writing and filed with misconduct observed by the President or department head, and is to be summarily without notice. The White House October 17.
President Roosevelt authorized a broad civil service rule change giving Cabinet officers near total power to dismiss any employee for misconduct or inefficiency based on personal observation. The amendment removes pre dismissal hearings and shifts disciplinary authority to the Cabinet, with the head of department able to discharge on the spot. The move, approved at a Cabinet meeting, aims to strengthen departmental discipline and accountability.
Chief Justice Shepard leads a District Court of Appeals opinion affirming a District Supreme Court ruling in the Stephen A Johnson case. Johnson, formerly in the Post Office Department, was convicted of perjury for claiming lawful residence and eligibility in a Civil Service Commission exam application. The court held the oath requirement extended to other statements in civil service filings. Special Assistant U S Ewsey Smith argued for the government.
President Acsim orders entry into the United States for Fang Ilung a twenty five year old American born turaman who had been detained at Borel NSDD for a month. The action follows representations by R. T Kuhn of Fuchmond Int that Pang Hong embraced Christianity under his ministration and that his representations are believed. The youth returned to China a year ago to visit relatives and, despite carrying a passport, was refused admission by Treasury officials.
Manila October 17 The Philippine commission bill to reduce government departments would save $1,250,000 gold annually. Mr Riley elected director and Milton E Ailes named vice president of Riggs National Bank and former Treasury assistant, was elected director at Washington Gas Light to fill John C Poor’s vacancy.
Tokyo reports a full translation of the imperial rescript to the army and navy marking ten years of progress since the war with Russia. The text commends loyalty and bravery, notes victories, and states peace is concluded. It urges continued service, compliance with the empire’s will, and renewed energy in duties to the nation.
The Post reports Treasury will collect duties on gifts to Miss Alice Roosevelt from her Orient trip. Public sentiment spans honoring the President’s stance while debating waiving taxes for her souvenirs. Estimated intrinsic value peaks at about ten thousand dollars with duties from ten to sixty percent possible.
Prominent U S army officers led by Lieut Gen Chaffee and Gen Bates with battlefield surveyors gather in Gettysburg to locate regular army command positions from the battle and to select monument designs. They come at the War Department’s invitation to confer with the battlefield commission.
President Roosevelt through the State Department proclaims a prohibition on exporting arms ammunition and munitions from the United States and Porto Rico to the Dominican Republic. The move, taken with Dominican concurrence, aims to prevent revolutionaries from obtaining war matériel and is authorized by Congress.
Commissary General J F Weston reports fiscal year 1903 Army stores losses were 0.49 percent in the United States and 229 percent in the Philippines, totaling 87846 dollars. Manila purchases amounted to 1 025 598 dollars for Philippines subsistence stores. Weston recommends establishing baker and cook schools, noting Fort Riley Kansas hosts one and experiments with fireless cooking. Transfers of artillery and coast artillery officers follow, along with notes on personnel moves, leave, and naval assignments.
The U S cruiser Charleston was placed in commission at 2 10 PM at the Norfolk Navy Yard with Capt Herbert Winslow in command. The crew, transferred from Franklin and Richmond, stood on deck as the commission read and the ship joined the fleet. After trial, the Charleston will proceed to the Pacific Station as flagship of the Asiatic fleet.
New Orleans reports only three new cases and no deaths in the last 24 hours. The Marine Hospital Service will close the Emergency Hospital within ten days as 1,400 fumigators and inspectors are discharged. Unspent funds may fund a permanent isolation hospital. Quarantines across most Louisiana parishes and towns are withdrawn.
A large Shriners delegation from Washington will attend Shriners Day at the Frederick fair in Frederick Maryland tomorrow. An organizing committee chaired by Walter H Kljopfer invites many local Shriners and lists numerous members and officials as delegates.
About sixty members of the Paris municipal council were received by King Edward in Buckingham Palace. Foreign Secretary Lansdowne and Ambassador Cambon attended. The visitors, welcomed with handshakes, were to discuss municipal problems and enjoy entertainment before returning to France on October 21.
Maj Count Adolf von Goetzen reports from Dar es Salaam that German forces with native auxiliaries crushed 600 rebels in Southern Mogoro, taking control of the district. A second column beat rebels between Kilwa and Lindi. A third expedition with 500 rifles, three machine guns, and 650 natives advances on the Sfongen stronghold.
Justice Stafford signed an absolute divorce decree for Robert Hoy from Mary Hoy in the District Supreme Court. The case began with Mrs Hoy seeking maintenance five years ago, followed by Mr Hoy’s absolute divorce action. Mrs Hoy’s cross-bill was dismissed and Hoy’s decree granted, with attorney Richard P Evans planning an appeal to the District Court of Appeals.
In Manila on October 17 preparations were underway for a grand reception and banquet for William J. Bryan to be hosted by native Filipinos led by Gomez and the Lopez family. American Bryan admirers would hold a separate banquet. The Eika planned also to host a Bryan tribute.
Miss Adams stars in a lavish London style Peter Pan pantomime in which J M Barrie’s tale is presented as a colorful extravaganza. Cecilia Loftus teased a strong cast while Ernest Lawford and Violet Rand contribute. reception remains enthusiastic despite theatrical flaws.
A salesman reported a Virginia customer paid 45 for a brass bed previously used, advertised today at 34. The manager replied the bed is advertised at 34 and any question is superfluous, and the balance was returned.
The pirate chorus is discordant and Ernest Lawford underperforms as the pirate chief while Mildred Morris as Wendy and Thomas McGrath as Smee give solid performances. Miss Adams shows enthusiasm and the production charms with its novel fairy tale approach, though overall merit is for readers to decide.
Beginning Monday and through the week Mesars Lansburgh & Bro at 420 to 426 Seventh Street NW mark their forty fifth business birthday. The store, famed for dry goods and dress fabrics, attracts large crowds as it offers special anniversary pricing and souvenirs, with 14,000 souvenirs handed out by close of last night.
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