The Washington herald., 1909-06-09

Senator Aidrich, chairman OF the FL
nance Committee. had talk over the
tariff situation with President Taft yes
terday While Mr. Aldrich's visit TO the
White House is bound 20 give rise 20 a
lot OF rumOrs about q possible veto OF
the tariff measure and Mr. Tafts alleged
dissatisfaction with the attitude OF the
Finance Committee. the understanding is
that Mr. Taft expressed satisfaction with
the progress that was being made toward
completing the bill. and did not utter any
threat Of sending II back 10 the House
with his disapprovaL
There is ground for the assertion that
the President is annoyed over reports
that he has determined 10 veto the tariff
act unless radical notifications are made
in some OF the Senate provisions. The
Presidents present attitude appears TO be
that il is not his province TO indulge n
threats or 20 attempt TO coerce the Senate
into providing reductions IN duties which
he is known 70 desire
The Republican leaders in Congress-
however, are not going 20 take any
chances on having their handiwork re-
pudiated by the President. and before the
bin is whipped into shape for the Presi-
dents signature he Will be invited 10
express his wishes so that a measure
fairly satisfactory 10 everybody con-
cerned viii be enacted
Cold Toward Insurgents.
According 10 reports. the President.
much as he may sympathize with the
afF 20 fa nF MA -aT rr-1e d
the manner In which the insurgent Re
publican Senators are conducting their
opposition 10 the Finance Committee.
The interview between President Taft
and Senator AIdrich is regarded as the
first step IN the movement 10 produce a
tariff bin that viii conform IN consid-
cradle measure 20 the Presidents views.
There is now additional reason 70 believe
that the Senate and the House leaders
are prepared 10 change the bin when
II goes into the hands OF the joint con
ference committee in a way that viii
snow material concessions 10 the senu-
ment for downward revision.
In revising the estimates for the ex-
penses Of the naval establishment for the
fiscal year. 1Sl0-1t, in consonance with
President Tafts Instructions 10 retrench,
Secretary Meyer has made provision for
taking out Of active service ali the battle
ships. with the exception OF sixteen, 10
be retained as the Atlantic feet.
The other battle ships viii be placed in
reserve with small compliments Of Of
fcers and crews reduced 20 the skeleton
basis. This scheme, IL IS claimed, will
effect a iarge saving.
Mr. Meyer win recommend. however.
that the proposed Increase OF 900 men
in = - n~rrfa as.an
that the policy OF making appropriations
for two battle ships be continued Est1-
mates for the pay OF the additional men
and the cost Of building the two battle
ships viii be included in the total OF
estimated expense. To provide for the
employment OF the additional men and
those from ships placed IN reserve the
enlisted strength Of any ship in COM
mission viii be increased. the battle ships
getting as high as LOO bluejackets.
Texas for Wiley whisky.
J. s Abbott, state dairy and food
commissioner OF Texas. IS Up IN arms
over the opinion given by Solicitor Cen
eraI Bowers 20 President Taft on the
question. What is whisky Mr.. Abbott
telegraphed the President from Denton.
Tex. yesterday as follows: Texas VIII
follow t-Bonaparte-WHey whisky
rulings. No diluted. colored spirits for
Texas"
Proposed amendments 70 the act regu-
lating interstate commerce viii be pre-
sented 10 President Taft by a delegation
Of prominent citizens from Spokane.
Wash. They viii ask that the shipper
be given the same rights OF appeal in the
courts that the railroads have. They
will also present their case before the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
As the result OF the Cabinet meeting
yesterday. the President issued an Execu-
tive order. closing the executive depart
ments on Saturday afternoons during
July, August and September.
Army Nominations.
President Taft sent the following nomi-
nations 10 the Senate yesterday:
Infantry-LieutenRnt colonel 10 be col
onel. Arthur Williams; major 10 be lieu
tenant colonel Hunter Liggett: captain
TO be major. Frank H Point; second lieu
tenant 20 be first lieutenant. Joseph II.
Cummins
To be chaplain. Rev. Tobert R Flem-
ing. jr.
To be postmasters-RhOde Island. Will
lam II. Barclay. Pawtucket; Texas. y. c.
Schlemmer, Austin.