New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-27
THEDAyINWA SHINGTON

IN Congress. Upon the principle that no
man who has thrice been convicted of muir
der. and who Is at liberty solely through
the clemency OF a prejudiced executive,
should be allowed TO take his seat in the
House. | shall be obliged TO object 10 the
seating OF Mr.. Powers" said the Arkansas
ne proposed to make a speech In the House
when the matter OF Powers's election il
presented TO it. and that he would aid in
any way possible the minority members
OF the Kentucky delegation who arc OPP
posed TO Powers becoming a member Of the
House Because of his connection with the
famous Goebe murder, Il has been pre-
dictcd that a fight might ensue when his
credentials are presented. and Mr. Macon's
announced intention to-day means at least
one sensation, as the Arkansan always
carries out any programme OF trouble-mak-
ing he may decide upon.
BENNETT CREATES SENSATION.--De-
claring that the two civilian commissioners
OF the District Of Columbia have adopted a
policy Of taxation that fully assesses the
pocr but relieves the rich, Representative
Bennett. of New York, created a sensation
upon the floor Of the House to-day. He
also announced that he had filed charges
against the commissioners with the Presi-
dent President Taft, added the New York
member. has asked the commissioners for
an explanation. Mr.. Bennett absoives the
engineer commissioner of any blame for the
discriminatory policy. re thsrged the other
comm ssioners with the approval Of a plan
for leyyine the usual assessment against
the ordinary citizen and property holder.
hut not against the wealthy outsider who
comes to Washington and erects magnit-
cent home. Representative Madden, OF IL
linois. added n further sensation when nc
told the House he had information that the
more influential builders of the city pay
taxes upon only about % per cent Of their
investment. As n result OF these state
ments the House declined To raise the sal
aries OF the commissioners from s5.vp 10
5000. as provided in the District appropria-
ton bill. Commissioner johnson, who was
in the galleries at the time, sent FOR Repre-
sentative Burke. OF Pennsylvania. MI
Burke appeared upon the floor few min
utes later and declared that he had author
ity from at least one OF the commissioners
To denounce the Bennett charges az untrue.
MACVEAGU AT SENATE.-Secretary
Macveagh appeared before the Finance
Committee to-day and urged the necessity
OF legislation which will enable him TO IL
sue Panama bonds under conditions Which
will prevent their coming into cotnpeu'lon
with the outstanding 2s. The secretary :
idea Is that this can best he done by WIN
holding from the proposed Panama issue
tho circulation privilege. This view met
with the approval OF Senator Aldrlcn. Dut
the committee IS not a unit on the SUBJECT
although It is predicted that some MODE OF
affecting the Secretary's wish Will be de-
vised and reported favorably. Mr.. Mac
Veagh also urged legislation providing LOT
gold bullion reserve, and suthorlh-
ing the acceptance Of certified checks lot
customs duties The committee expresseh
itself as favorable 20 all three propositions
@. G.. n.