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The Washington herald., 1909-01-08
Observation-Disclosures
CuIberson Asserts President Per
mitted a Violation.
Resolution by Texan Directs Judi
ciary Committee to say Whether
steel Merger Was Legal.

Quoting extracts from legal records
and presenting arguments based on leg
isIstive precedent. Senator Culberson
Yesterday denounced President RoOse-
velt's refusal to inpart requested infOr-
nation TO the Senate as "an arbitrary
and lawless act"
The Texan lost no time in replying 70
the defiant response given his resolution
by the President on Wednesday. I'm
mediatelv upon the conclusion OF the
morning business, he was on his feet
and being recognized BY the Vice Presi-
dent. read the following resolution:
Resolved. That the Committee on the
Judiciary be. and il is hereby, directed 70
-report to the Senate as early as may be
practicable. whether, in the opinion of
Congress. the President was authorized
20 permit the absorption OF the Tennes-
see Coal and Iron Company by the
United States Steel Corporation as is
shown by the message Of the President" "
When the resolution calling on The At
torney General for information regard
ing the consolidation Of the Tennessee
Coal and Iron Company by the Steel
Corporation. was passed on Monday. the
Senate little expected the Chief Execu-
his Cabinet officer 10 give the
desired facts. That Mr.. Roosevelt should
have insisted on giving the Upper House
a call down" is believed by many Sena-
tors to have been uncalled for.
In his speech Mr.. Culberson declared
that the President had answered the
resolution while protesting that he would
not He said that Mr.. Roosevelt had
shown BY his message that he took mat
tiers in his own hands in sanctioning the
merger by the steel company.
1t shows. further. that one other arbi-
trary and lawless act Of an important
nature has been traced to the CHIEF Mag
istrate, who is sOlemnly obligated by the
Constitution not only TO obey the law it
self. but 10 take care that It is faith
fully executed by others. That should
surprise nobody. II is characteristic of
the distinguished occupant Of the White
House" added the minority leader.
Senator Hopkins interfered to correct
Mr.. Culberson- 1T seems 20 me the Sena-
tor from Texas is drawing an improper
inference from the Presidents message. -
said Mr.. Hopkins. The Illinois Senator
reminded Mr.. CUlbersOn that the Presi-
dent had not approved Of the steel com
pany' 5 acquisition, but merely acquiesced.
Ar- CuibersOn replied that he could not
note the same fine distinction as had oc-
CURED 10 the Senator from Illinois. In
any event, the President had not acted.
Mr. Culberson asked for immediate con
sideTatiOn for his resolution. but on an
objection from Mr. Clark. chairman OF
the Judiciary Committee, i went over.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-08
MAY AMEND APPROPRIATIONS.
several NeasuressAskinE for Funds
Presented in Senate. =

When the District appropriation bill
which was introduced in the House We'd
nesday. 4aches the Senate there will be
several Important amendments proposed
Senator Depew yesterday presented one
10 be proposed when the District matter
comes Up. providing that the salary OF the
chief Justice Of the District Supreme Court
for the next fiscal year be made $500
II also provides a salary Of $500 each
for the five associate justices The sum
OF 500 each is 10 be appropriated for
SIX stenographeTs-
Another amendment TO the apprOpria-
ton measure provides that S4,300 be set
aside for the grading and macadamizing
Of the east side Of Wisconsin avenue.
from Woodley Lane TO Macomb street.
Senator Cullom offered this measure.
An increase Of three telephone oprea-
tors for the metropolitan police depart
ment is asked in Senator Elkins' amend
ment, which calls for salary Of 500
for each OF the nine operators.
Senator Knox introduced a bill asking
that $3.50 be paid to Catherine Grace.
the widow Of James Grace. who died
from injuries received while in the en-
plOy OF the government
The Washington herald., 1909-01-08
DISCUSS MARINES REMOVAL.
Secretary NeUberry and Admiral
PiIIsbury Before Committee.

Secretary OF the Navy Truman II.
NewbeTry and Rear Admiral John E.
Pulsbury. chief OF the Bureau Of Navi-
CATION. appeared before the House Com
mittee on Naval Affairs yesterday II is
believed that the inquiry concerned the
President recent order assigning the
marines TO short duty Members Of the
naval committees of both Houses Of Con-
grsss are disposed 10 question the Presi-
dents right 10 issue the order which re-
moved the marines from the ships.
Admiral PllsbUry declared TO the CON-
mittee that the order was issued largely
on his recommendation. and said that the
presence OF the marines on board ship
weakened the discipline and morale OF
the service
II was developed al the hearing that
L VIII probably require 200 seamen 10
take the place OF the marines. It was
pointed out that this viii mean q sub
stantial addition to the naval budget
II was recommended yesterday by both
I Secretary NewbeTry and Admiral Pills
bury that four battle ships be authorized.
each with a displacement Of 5000 tons.
In addition. Secretary NewbeTry urged
that appropriations be made for four scout
( cruisers. ten destroyers. four submarines,
three coiliers. one repair ship. one amnu-
milton ship, and that authority be given
/ 20 convert two cruisers into mine-laying
vessels
The Washington herald., 1909-01-08
HOUSE CRITICISED.
Civil Service Reform League Writes
Members of Senate.

The House Of Representatives IS Sc
verely Iectured in a circular letter sent
last night to every member of the Senate
by a committee Of the National Civil
Service Reform League
The cause Of the arraignment is found
in a bill which passed the House re-
Gently which provides for the appoint
ment by noncompetitive system Of 4.cO0
clerks, necessary for the compilation OF
the thirteenth census. The bill is
scheduled for consideration in the Senate
to-day.
The letter was prepared by William
Dudley Ffoulke. Of Indiana. former civil
service commissioner; Richard H Dana,
Of Boston, and Elliott H. Goodwin, of
New York. and il is timed 20 impress
upon the Senate the necessity Of defeat
ing the House bill
In taking the last census the letter
says books were kept in which the names
Of Congressman and their appointees were
kept In regular order
The Washington herald., 1909-01-08
CLEAN STREETS QUICKLY.
Five Hundred Men VIII Be at WorL,
This Morning If Showing Stops.

Il the snow has ceased falling this
morning. so men VIII be set TO work by
the superintendent OF street cleaning. 70
remove the siush from the downtown
streets
-Four new snow piows have been o.
dered by the department n a cost OF
81 each They VIII arrive in few days
and II any snow remains on the streets.
the work Of the shovelers VIII be greatly
assisted Only &,nc remains OF the
fund provided for removing snow and
the superintendent Of the street cleaning
department. Is going slow in putting his
men 20 work.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-08
CANDIDATES RECEIVE ORDER.
Potomac COmmnndery Holds Meet
ing Followed by a Feast.

At the regular meeting Of Potomac
Commandery. No. 3 X T. held in Ma
sonic Han, Georgetown. Wednesday even
ing last, the order Of the Red Cross was
conferred upon two candidates in an able
and impressive manner by the degree team
Of Potomac Commandery under the direc-
tion OF z Sir Charles T Lindsey
After the regular business session and
the conferring Of the orders. the COM
mandery repaired 20 the banquet hall-
where the Ladies Auxiliary Of Potomac
COmmandery had arranged an appetizing
spread.
W. X Reeve, eminent commander.
presided and the following tOasts were
responded 10: To the Ladies Auxili-
ary." by Mrs. Helen z Barnard. pTesi-
dent Of the auxiliary. The Command
cry" BY P z. Sir George E Corson, past
grand commander OF the Grand Com
mandery Of D. C; The Order Of the
Eastern Star" by DR.. Charles T. Lindsey
worthy patron OF Mizpah Chapter; and
Our ladies' by ". II. Harrison, ad-
wiser Of the Ladies' Auxiliary
The Washington herald., 1909-01-08
Cadets Way BE Reinstated.

The ringleaders OF the hazing at West
Point. William T. ROsseIl and Harry G.
Weaver. who were expelled, may get
back. The Senate Committee on Military
Affairs has ordered the bill OF Senator
Johnston. OF Alabama, favOrably re-
ported. Doubtless it viii pass the Senate.
It gives authority to the President 10
restore Rossell and Weaver.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-08
REBUKE DUE TO-DAY
House VIII Discuss Secret
Service Message.
CoMMITTEE REPORT IS READY
Representatives Tawney and smith
VIII Deliver ScOFching Speeches In
Defense of Their Action, and VIII
Say Some UncOmpIimentary Things
About the Chief Executive.

TO-day's session Of the House OF Repre-
sentatives viii be one IT the hveliest
witnessed in that body for many years.
Goaded into action for many years by
President who knows wei how TO WELD
the big stick. the worm Is about 20 tarn.
II threats made yesterday are carried
into execution. Mr.. Roosevelt viii be ex-
cOriated in speeches delivered from the
floor by members Of his own party in a
manner that viii make the country SIT
up and take notice
Everything Is !n readiness for the ses-
sion to-day, at which the House viii act
upon the report Of its special committee
which was appointed as a result of the
charges OF the President that the activi-
ties OF the Secret Service were abridged
because OF the fear OF Congressman that
they would be investigated.
A resolution from the special commit
tee viii recommend that the Presidents
original charge be laid on the table and
that Ike action be taken with his objec-
tionable language in his second message.
which was in answer 20 the demand OF
the House for proof
Apology n Record.
There VIII be another interesting fea-
tUre OF the committees report in which
Il is recommended that the Presidents 5
apology for his insults to Congress shall be
made part Of the permanent records OF
the House.
The report OF the special committee viii
be signed by all OF its members. Demo
cratic and RpDuhIiCan
All OF to-day probably viii be devoted
10 the controversy. The members Of the
committee headed by Chairman Perkins
viii speak. as well as Representatives
Tawney and Smith OF the Committee On
APPROXIMATIONS. who. the President
charged. were the heads In the conspiracy
TO compel the Secret Service 10 comply
with the laws
The Washington herald., 1909-01-08

Senator Foraker gave notice in the
Senate yesterday that he would address
his colleagues on Monday in support OF
his bill 10 reinstate the discharged negro
soldiers Of the Brownsville battalion. He
also said that he would seek 70 have the
bin made unfinished business until il was
disposed Of
The Washington herald., 1909-01-08
DISTRICT BILL CALLED.
Time for Debate Consumed Discuss
ing Other Subjects.

The appropriations bin FOR the District
Of Columbia was called up for considera-
ton IN the House shortly after the noon
hour yesterday. Three hour debate
was asked by Mr.. Olmstesd. who had
the bin in charge. and the time was al
lowed for discussions on House rules
and tariff by Representatives OImssead-
Gardner, OF Massachusetts, and Cock
ran-
There was no action taken on the ap-
propria-iOns bill
The Washington herald., 1909-01-08
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
SENATE.

TIE Senate conTened at noon.
Senator CuIbersos attacks President IN speech.
Finance Committee reported faT0T1hly O1 bill
20 Increase salaries Ct President and Vice Presi-
dent.
Senator Foraker gave notes that be would
pnsh Brownsville measure On Monday
Senator Sutherland was made chairman Of the
Committee On Industrial Exposifiuns.
Senator Cum1sins. of lows. was given three
unimportant committee assignments. II the Ian
glaee Of the Senate -@hszed-
Appropriations Committee began consideration
on the legislative executive and judicial bill.
TIE Senate adjourned al lis O'Clock
The Washington herald., 1909-01-08

The Senate has passed a resolution
authc-izinz TIE Secretary Of war % survey The
channel between Fort Monroe ard Newport News.
with a view q r~ovidins dspth cf thirry-6ve feet
at mean low water ard a width Of so feet
The Washington herald., 1909-01-08
HOUSE.

House convened az uCon.
District appropriations bills called CT, and free
debate On House rules and tarid ensGe, OF three
hours tine allowed fer discussion
Resolution introduced calling for investigation
uf Secret Service activities IN DepsTtneHt ot
Jrstiec-
House adjourned at $40 until nOoa to-day.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-08

The Senate Committee on Finance has
reported faTo-ahly on the BIZ q senator Bourne
Increasing salaries of tire President frou So0O
20 Sl00s0 and that q Vice President and Speaker
from $3.50 % S0Oo each
The Washington herald., 1909-01-08
COCHRAN ON RULES
New Yorker Makes Eloquent
Speech in House.
SAYS FEW CHANGES NEEDED

John wesley Gaines, OF Tennessee,
Declared Nations Fairest Example
of Freedom of speech In House OF
RePresentatives-Ins Leader
Gardner Supports His Resolution.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-08
CONGRESS TO SEE
THAT GAS IS SAFE
Continued from page One.

Cosby into consultation. After delibera-
tons lasting more than sn hour, Com
missioner MacfarlsBd made public the
Following recommendation:
In view Of the statements contained IN
the report OF Mr.. Daniel ". Baker,
United States attorney for the District
OF Columbia, respecting the carbon
monoxide in the gas manufactured and
furnished by the washington Gaslight
company, ] move that the Commission
ers recommend to Congress that Il amend
the laws respecting the Washington Gas
hight Company IN its manufacture and
distribution Of gas by either fOrbidding
entirely the use of water gas OF restricting
the quantity used to such a minimum that
its presence in the composition Of the
city gas would be insignificant and harm
less
The Washington herald., 1909-01-08
Measured of P-otection.

VI
"As the district attorney states, similar
measures Of protection have been taken
by the legislatures Of other jurisdictions
While the Georgetown Gaslight Com
pany does not at present make water
gas. but manufactures and furnishes coal
gas, it should be Included in any Iegisla-
ton that Congress may enact to prevent
the dangers due 10 the presence Of water
gas.
4 also move that the corporation counsel
be requested 10 advise the Commissioners
whether. pending the enactment Of such
legislation, any legal steps can be taken
by the Commissioners 70 prevent or re-
duce the manufacture and distribution Of
water gas by the Washington Gaslight
Company
In discussing the measures that might
be taken to protect the health and lives
OF the citizens OF the District from the
fumes OF carbon mOnoxide, Commissioner
Mcfarland said.
The corporation counsel is now draft
ing regulation for the Commissioners
20 safeguard the use OF gas water heat
ers, referred 10 the corporation counsel
on January . By the Commissioners. in
view Of the recent accidents, and that
regulation viii be promptly put into force;
but this is only a temporary expedient.
because the only complete remedy Is 10
prohibit the production and distribution
OF water gas IN any dangerous quantity" g"
Remedial LegiSIatfOn.
Commissioner West said yesterday that
he was well pleased with the action taken
BY the board. and hoped that remedial
legislation would soon be procured.
There can be 10 doubt" Mr. West
added, that IL is absolutely essential
that something should be done, and done
without delay
Brokers and traders "on change"
steered wide OF Washington Gaslight
stock yesterday. The stock remained
about S. and 6Siz. where it dropped from
4 several days ago. when il first became
known that the government was making
a special investigation
Not a share OF gas stock was sold yes
terday. and even the coterie Of brokers
who usually manipulate the securities
fought shy. IN the opinion OF many OF
the wise men on the street." Gas viii
be a good thing 20 leave alone for little
bit. Il IS the consensus Of opinion that
/ Il viii 50 even lower when the full text
I OF President RoOsevelt's report is made
public.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-08
CONVENTION ONHaLLRINK

Open Balance Season; New Manage
snent; Sessions Morning. Afternoon.
Night. Friday and Saturday-THE
GREAT DAVIDSON,
The Washington herald., 1909-01-08
DEMOCRAT ASSAILS
REPUBLICAN PARTY
Declares 1t Drifted from the
Paths of Lincoln.
SCORES POLICY ON TARIFF

Insists the Attitude of President
elect Taft Toward the south Is
Wrong, and that Democratic Party
Is the Party OF the NatiOn-Says
Republicans Represent Sections.
Blue-grass blade., 1909-08-08
Western Advocate of Single Dr.
and Undertakes Proof that the Author Is Incorrect
in His Conclusions
(By Louis Bowerman)

by Louis Bowerman)
copy of Blade of June 9th has been placed in my
hands with from several of your readers that reply
to that portion of chapter ID of Mans Origin and Destiny
by DIR. A. Hausman, contained in that issue.
have consented to comply with these requests because
believe that misrepresentation backed by assumption of
authority is often intellectually harmful.
Experience continually confirms opinion that much that
penned by socad philosophers much that regarded by
merely nonsense and the wish say that
who cannot comprehend plain statements will not take
pains to reach the meaning of statements he undertakes to
crcse who regards assertion and denial argument, and
mistakes vocabulary for reason wholly unfit 10 pose
Doctor of Philosophy.
1 "Critical Review Progress and
Poverty read the careless assertions noted the absence
of attempt and felt the pulse Of seexataon
flowing through the lines thought of the remark of raus
to Antonio: 'There a of who do wilfu still
entertain with purpose be dressed opinion of
dom, gravity profound conceit who should say Il
Sir Oracle and when lips let no dog bark ," Aad
wondered that work devoid of the of justice,
filed with of vanity, and contradictory in the
space of half chapter could be regarded by socaed
Freehinkers as ''ths work. meaning, it, be-
of the space devoted to it, this notable able work
Shortly after the death of Robert ngerso Harry Thurston
Peck critical slanderous article in the Bookman
The Misrepresentation of that article filled with indignation
and replied it with article which accepted for
publication because it oo caustcay assaed the reputation
eminent gentleman. hope the editor of the Blade
of that dogmatc and auocrac variety of who
spect person than TRUTH and willingly open their columns
emnence and close to advised the editor OF
the Blade is fair
shall prove that Dr. Hausman useless prophet and
unreliable philosopher
Mr. Hausman Declares thee to be but objection
(he Single Tax 'the people refuse to take the medi
cine ''actua test would demonstrate the utter
worthessness of the remedy This wholly due to
ignorance The crushing reply that be made to it is
in the citation Of actual facts
The Single Tax this day the law Of the land in New
Zealand Australia Not in its fullest application, but be-
of the demand of the people, it rapidly approaching
complete application The result is that extreme poverty is
abolished Zealand is generally known Except to
NH ar III
has been partially applied in Manitoba and last year some
Blue-grass blade., 1909-08-08
Criticism OF HauSman's Book

thing like 10000 United States FOR Manitoba
because of the advantages Of these The Single
Tax the main issue before the British Government DUE
contrary to Hausmans statement the easeess demand of
the people
The London Nation says: On Thursday Mr. Lloyd George
introduced the first democratic budget before the
House of Commons
London Daily Telegram The raised by the taxation
of land values the most momntou features of the budget
The st. Louis Mirror: ''The Lords may call Mr. Lloyd
Georges budget the maddest budget introduced in Para
men 1t is mad 1t is the budget presented for
it the first budget that proposed the laying of
upon the wealth by ALL of ALL
Such is the reply of the living world to the dead This
not ALL but it is sufficient to demonstrate that Hausman
opinion unreliable Such is the reply of the world
the opinions of so-caled philosopher whose universe
congomeraon of unreal distractions and who apparently
poses faith the halucnation that fact will abdcate
philosophical fiction.
Mr. Hausman says taking hold the question: the
author Henry George does the fundamental
laws of society," but the the effect of those laws and
according his conception the whole problem
cenes in single feature of the questionable relation be-
capital and wages. Mr.. Hausman hardly to blame
his conclusions unconsciousy admits
the of the problem under discussion. Is
it not strange that philosopher who the ability to
deal with such profound subject the Ogn and Destiny
Of Man, does recognize the difference between Sociology
Political Economy? What has political economist to do
with the fundamental laws of society! Des not Mr. Hausman
the critic and philosopher know that that question distinctly
a sociological question? Does he not know that Political
Economy with the of the distribution
of wealth? He quotes from Progress and Poverty Why in
of increase of productive do tend to
imum which give but a bare ivng?'' Being a philosopher
he ought know this question of distribution Of weahOf
that the many who labor have little while few
live lives luxury While Mr.. Hausman
this question presumption and there
many who will with him and here have
example tendency of the oaed philosopher to close
his eyes facts and founder in assumption
Is not true spite the productive power
civilized nation is damned with depOrabe and
beasy poverty? this philosopher know nothing of sweat
bonS Nothing Of starving women and children? Nothing of
tIo of
great social cente? Nothing Of child labor?
Nothing of bread lines? Nothing of investigation committees?
Nothing of and national reports and satscsY Does he
not who labor year in and out receive
wages small that they continually the edge OF sarva