The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-05
SUMMARY OF Days
WORK N CONGRESS
Many Bills of Local Interest
Are Made Into Law
RAILROAD BILL LEADS
Administration Mcasure Is Privileged
When 1t Next Comes Up for Con-
sfderation-NnvaI Bill Is Again
Before the House

Washington, April 4.-The railroad bill
was made a privileged measure when
ever 1t comes up for consideration in the
House, by the terms of resolution Of
fered today by Mr.. Mann, chairman of
the committee on interstate and foreign
commerce, and adopted by two-thirds
vote. Mr. Mann announced that he
would endeavor TO place the railroad bill
before the House as soon as the pend
ing naval bill has been disposed Of
The House passed a number of bills of
local interest in various parts of the
country. One bill increased from $1,000
to 5000 the amount of money that must
be involved in a suit to entitle its re-
moval from state to federal court.
The naval bill was again before the
House for consideration.
In the Senate Mr. Elkins attempted,
without success, to get unanimous con-
sent for q vote on the administration
railroad bill next Saturday This effort
came at the close of a speech by Sen
ator Crawford, who advocated amend
ments to the court of commerce pro-
vision.
Among the bills passed by the Senate
today was one permitting the popular
government to increase its Indebtedness
to a limit of 900 in the Philippines
for the promotion of public improve
ments.
Both Houses will be in session tomor-
row.
4l,o+ ,1rfaiQ gfnnpH OFFICERS
of the United States army have been for
months and are now serving as officers
In the army of Cuba and draw salaries
from the Cuban government in violation
of law, Is contained in a resolution IN
troduced in the House today by Repre-
sentative Sayden democrat Texas,
member of the committee on military af-
fairs The officers alleged to be con-
nected with the Cuban army are Captain
Frank Parker, Eleventh Cavalry; Cap
tain G. G. Galley, Third Field Artillery,
and Captain Phillip S. Goldermah, of the
Coast Artillery Corps. 1t is asserted that
they are receiving from $50 to $500
month each from tho government of
Cuba, in addition to theis regular pay
drawn as officers of the United States
Army.
Mr.. Slayden's resolution calls upon the
Secretary of War to furnish information
in connection with these officers, and
show whether they are receiving pay
from the Cuban government or not, and
under what circumstances they are de-
tailed for service on the island. The res
olution also inquired If any other Amer
lean officers are serving in the Cuban
army
Mr. Slayden's resolution concludes:
1.-THE consent of congress is hereby
granted tc the acceptance by officers or
the army in the discretion of the Pfesi-
delt OF such military details under the
government of Cuba and Panama as may
be required by the presidents of these
republcs-provided that such details shall
not exceed five in number
Under the rules of the house, Mr.. Stay
denis resolution was referred to the rules
committee.
Senator Lodge, chairman of the select
ccniinittee which is investigating the cost
OF living, today presented to the commit
tea mass of data supplied by consular
officers III Europe. Although it is Diff
ficult 10 make comparison from the forms
in wbicf the data is given, the COM
n.ittae Is convinced that the deductions
will show wages in no European country
have Kept pace WITH lne increase III INC
United States and that rents and food
stuffs have advanced out of proportion to
incomes, especially as applied TO the
lahoring classes The committee expects
later 20 analyze the figures and make a
spec ial report covering this character of
infCrma ton.
TO meet a popular demand, Senator
Smoot chairman of the conservation SUBJ
committee of the committee on public
lands, today introduced bill authorizing
prcspeo ting for oil and gas ION any land
OF the United States open to mineral ex-
ploraton, including lands withdrawn
pending legislation"
The measure would authorize the secre-
tary of the interior to grant permits to
individuals or corporations for such pros
pecting on areas not exceeding 1.SG0 acres.
Tho permits would be good for one year,
ard. provided 81, coo worth of work was
done. might be renewed
Washington. April 4-With only slight
debate, and by unanimous .consent, the
house today passed a senate bill to grant
right OF way over the public domain
In Arkansas for oil or gas-pipe lines
This measure was passed by the senate
after a spirited speech by Senator Davis
of arkansas, who charged that it was
in ihe interest of the Standard Oil com
pany.
M Robinson of Arkansas .oday made
an extended explanation of the measure.
calling attention to the provision that if
any corporation acting under it. should
Violate the Sherman antitrust law, all