The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-02-10
All Great Problems Are
in Upper Chamber of
Congress.
SHIP SUBSIDY IS FIRST
Debate on Statehood VIII
Begin When That Is
Ended.

The House of Representatives will
now retire from the Iimelight and give
the Senate chance.
For more than four weeks il has mo-
nopolzed the attention of the country
in its endeavors TO carry out the vari-
Gus features Of the Administration pro-
gram The work has been done
1t has provided an emergency appro-
priation for carrying on the work on
the Panama canal; it passed the Philip
pine tariff bill; IT passed the double
Statehood bill; and last. it passed the
Hepburn railroad rate regulation meas
ure, upon which the Senate committee
has agreed to submit a report on Feb
ruary l6.
Three OF the most important subjects
pending IN the Senate VIII be advanced
a stage during next week. The ship
SUBSIDY Dill, according to agreement.
viii be voted upon next Wednesday
afternoon.
Statehood as Stop-Gap.
As soon as the ship subsidy bin has
been disposal of, the Statehood bill will
be taken up and made the unfinished
business, which means that it viii be-
come the subject Of daily debate every
afternoon after o'clock, probably until
such time as the leaders are ready to
take up the railroad rate legislation.
Just how long that viii be cannot be
definitely predicted now.
The railroad rate bill will be reported
from the committee on Friday next. and
take Its place on the calendar. A strong
effort is being made 10 harmonic the
conflicting views of Senators. so that
practically a unanimous report may be
made.
Senator Lodge has given notice of his
intention 10 make a speech on Monday
on the railroad rate question.
Senators Beveridse and Foraker VIII
Se heard later IN the week. when the
discussion On the Statehood bin be-
gins. In executive session during the
week. Senator Foraker win urge the
ratification of the Isle Of Pines treaty.
NOT Through With Magoon.
In committees, the investigation Of
Panama Canal affairs will continue, and
there viii be more hearings on the
Philippine tariff bill. Judge Charles f.
9Iagoon. governor Of the canal zone
viii resume his testimony before the
Canal Committee. and later in the
week il IS expected that Mr. Markell
viii be called to explain further the
manner Of letting and subsequent abrO-
cation Of his contract to feed the canal
employees.
Secretary Of War Taft viii again ap-
pear before the Committee on the Phil
ippines. and several opposing witnesses,
representing tobacco interests of this
country. will also be heard.
The program in the House for next
week contains some matters of general
public interest. Monday. devoted 10
legislation for the District of Column
bia, will be enlivened by a debate on
the Adams bill for the establishment OF
a whipping post for wife-beaters. Mr.
Adams. of Pennsylvania, viii endeavOT
TO call IL up for cOnsiderat tton and the
feature of the debate will he the pre-
sentatiOn OF burlesQue amendments, in
cluding the re-esta blishment OF the
duckinE stool the stocks and pillory,
the rack, the thumbkins. the boots, and
the pincers.
To Change Generals.
On Tuesday The fortifcations appro-
priation bill viii be taken up. TO he fol-
lowed by the army appropriation bill
carrying about SO. 900, 600 and embodying
a provision to abolish the grade of
lieutenant general and to prevent the
retirement Of brigadier generals at
their own request until they shan have
served one year in that capacity
These questions will consume praCti-
cally all of the time, although some
other matters OF minor interest will no
doubt be considered. The House Will
adjourn on Friday over TO Monday, in
der that members who may be invited
may have an opportunity Of attending
the I4ongWorth-RO Roosevelt nuptials on Sa-
turday. without neglecting any OF their
Congressional duties.