The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-02-01
News FROM OUR
NATIONAL CAPITAL
Final Touches Put on Metal
Tariff Bill by Democratic
y Leaders.

Washington, D. C.-The tariff revis-
ION fight opened in the House when
consideration of the metal tariff bill
was taken up as the first of the meas
ures which the Democratic leaders
Will attempt to force through con-
gress.
All attempts of the Republicans to
amend the measure failed Considera-
ton of the bill was marked by sharp
division between Democrats and in
surgent Republicans and the open
declaration of many of the insurgents
that they were against the bill.
The attempt to amend the bill be-
gan as soon as Mr.. Underwood shut
off debate. The Republicans fought
application for cloture rule, but lost
The bill as it will go to the Senate
will carry an average reduction of
tariff duties on all metal articles of
about IS per cent from the rates of
the Payne-Aldrich law now in force.
1t is expected if it becomes law to
increase imports by $25, 100000 and
reduce revenues about 100000.
May Investigate Money Trust.
Inquiry into the money trust" has
become one of the most important
problems before the Democrats of the
House, and with a difference Of opin-
ion existing among them as to the
wisdom of such an investigation as is
proposed in the resolution introduced
by Representative Lindbergh, of Min
nesota, Representative Henry, of Tex
as, chairman of the rules committee,
took the positive stand that the in
quiry was imperative.
1t is known that Representative I'm
derWood, the majority leader, and 9th
ers are opposed to saddling any more
investigating committees upon con-
gress at this time, but whether pres
sure in this instance will be strong
enough to convince them that it is
their duty to delve into the secrets
of Wall-street finance remains to be
seen. 1t is probable that the matter
will not be settled until the House
Democrats have fought out the issue
in caucus
Will Concentrate Army.
Secretary of War Stimson, acting
upon an exhaustive report from the
general staff, has decided that no less
than 16, and probably 10, existing
army posts should be abandoned at
once, in order to put an end to the
"extravagance and inefficiency result
ing from improper istri5ution Of the
mobile army"
Among the posts condemned are
Boise Barracks, Idaho and George
Wright, Washington.
Government Railway for Alaska.
President Taft's next special mes
sage to congress will deal with the
conservation of natural resources.
With the general subject Of conserva-
ton goes the administration of affairs
in Alaska. It has been decided to
recommend substantially as follows:
The construction by the federal gov
eminent of a central trunk line rail
road from tidewater to Tanana and
Yukon, in Alaska. The passage Of a
liberal but carefully safeguarded leas
ing law, development Of mineral re-
sources and especially of coal lands;
the reservation Of a sufficient amount
OF coal lands in Alaska to provide for
the future needs Of the navy and the
mining of coal by the government for
this purpose; more liberal appropria-
tons for the construction of roads and
trails in Alaska.
Long Session Predicted.
Congressman Fitzgerald, chairman
of the committee On appropriations in
the house, predicts very long session
of congress, extending long after the
udIlOudl COuNSi1IlOLS hcNC ChSAA
nominations for president. He thinks
the disagreements between the house
and senate will tend to extend the ses-
sions, for there will be no disposition
to yield, especially when political CAPT
tai may be in the balance.
National Capital Brevities.
Secretary of the Navy Meyer will
ask congress for an appropriation of
$1,000,OO0 to establish wireless sta
tions on the Pacific coast.
Senator Bradley has introduced a
bill allowing American vessels free
use of the Panama canal, except
where a vessel is owned by railroad
company.
That the United States will not
interfere in Chinese politics unless
forced to do SO by an anti-American
demonstration, was announced by the
state department.
Senator Gore has introduced joint