New-York tribune., 1906-12-03

sponsibility OF framing at least six OK the DIG
supply bills and of engineering tnsm throuSh
the debates, and this constitutes tho chiei work
Of short session. Mr.. Tawney served his no.
vtiate as leader In charge OF the appropriation
bills at the last session. and the experience
gained then makes tho task easier for him this
session. but the labor on these bills 10 harcu-
lean, nevertheless and Mt Tawney expects to
be about tho busiest man In the House for
many days to come His position will make him
prominent In committee. well the floor.
A. a result Of tho work OF tho committee last
year Mr. Tawney II of the opinion that a great
reform, has been accomplished in the method
Of appropriating money for the departments by
expressly wording the law TO prevent the over
drawing Of accounts by department and bureau
of1csrs This he believes will put a stop to the
called "ooeroive" deficiency appropria-
tons, relieving the committee from much trou-
bissoms pressure.
MI Tawnsy has been rushing work on tho
preparation of the 1rst Of the appropriation
bills. 20 that 1t may be brought up as soon as
possible. ana his committee has been at work
more than . week in advance of the session.
This VIII DO the Legislative. Executive and Ju-
dietary bill. carrying about $50 100000.
RIVERS AND HARBORS
chairman Of the Rivers and Harbors Committee
il sure to be one Of the most sought after men
and prominent figures OF this session in the
House. He will have charge of River and
Harbor bill which may exceed in proportions
any that has preceded II. In both branches Of
Congress the prospect OF appropriations for
river and harbor improvements excites interest
among members who, by obtaining appropria-
tons for their respective districts, are enabled
TO make themselves gold with their constituents
and 10 promote the commercial improvement Of
the localities which they represent Last ses-
sion It decreed by the leaders of the House
that there should be River and Harbor bill.
There too much else to do and besides.
omnibus public buildings bill was early slated
for the session. and the House could not agree
to opening more than big pork barrel" at
a session. Mr.. Burton made tour of the cities
became convinced of the need of fresh appro-
priations for completing the work OF deepening
the channels at various ports There is talk of
100000 900 bill at this session but it is believed
the policy will be to limit the appropriations to
the most urgent needs, allowing no chance for
great 'log rolling scheme.
AS Republican whip Of the House, Repre-.
sentative James q. Watson occupies an i'm
portant place whenever there is party meas
ure to be considered and large Republican vote
is desirable. Speaker Cannon fnds Mr. Watson
most valuable as an aide de camp, the Indiana
Representatives personal popularity proving a
valuable asset in rallying the Republican forces
when a full attendance is desired Mr.. Watson
came into especial prominence in the last
paign because OF the letter written to him by
President Roosevelt, in which the President ex-
pressed his views the Congress campaign
and emphasize the Importance OF a large Re-
publican membership in the House. Last year
Mr.. Watson was especially busy because OF the
two insursent movements. which required him
to use his peculiar faculties as a persuader
sometimes In vigorous fashion. There IL no
present prospect of a split in the naajoritys
ranks this year. although Mr.. Watson will be on
hand to perform the duties OF his Office when
ever called upon.
NEW CURRENCY PLAN.
To Charles n. Fowler. Of New Jersey chair
man of the Committee on Banking and Cur
rency. will probably be intrusted the task OF
leading the forces OF currency reform, which
are believed to have received new hope and
confidence since the meeting Of the American
Bankers Associations currency committee here
recently, when plan for credit currency was
prepared. which this Congress will be asked
70 enact into law. Just what the chances for
0~1-''i o'A IiiS proposed legislation at this
session is a matter of doubt but certainly the
currency reform advocates will be up and doing
in course Of the session, and Mr. Fowler is
likely TO be heard from on more than one COCA
sion.
Representative James r. Mann, of Illinois, the
1ather or the Pure Food bill Of last year is also
10 be counted on as figure this session. Mr.
mann believes that the bill passed at the last
session Is the best that could have been enacted
under the circumstances, and that 1t should
have fair test. but there are features Of the
legislation about which questions have arisen in
drafting the regulations, and, as the bill goes
into effect on January 1, 1t may be found de-
s1rable to make certain changes In the sot befors
the end OF this session
THE POSTAL SYSTEM
Jesse Overstreet, of Indiana, annually brings
lhto lfle House the Postoffioe Appropriation bill
ana as this involves money for maintenance of
postofflces in all parts OF the country and the
entire operation Of the postal system It com
mands great deal of interest The proposals for
a parcels post and for a reclassifcation Of mail
win view to obviating the great postal deficit
VIII, Of course, be under consideration this wear
as they have been for long time past and tberA
is some reason TO believe that efforts for reform
along these lines may prove successful
Charles e. Littleield. of Maine comes bscl, to
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