Senate backs Taft action on treaty abrogation
Senate endorses Taft in moving to abrogate the treaty replacing the House measure with a substitute resolution. The action eliminates objectionable language and passes unanimously.
20 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1911
Page
1
Senate endorses Taft in moving to abrogate the treaty replacing the House measure with a substitute resolution. The action eliminates objectionable language and passes unanimously.
The Senate by unanimous vote ratified Taft's notification ending the 1899 treaty with Russia. Lodge led the substitute measure backed by both parties, with sharp debate on race discrimination and how to proceed. Russia's reply to the abrogation was handed to Ambassador Guild, conveying no response to open negotiations.
Senators and representatives clash over a Russia treaty with calls to act on a high plane and protect American interests. Heyburn questions abrogation, Culberson cites anti Jewish policy in Russia, Poindexter urges plain language, Sulzer predicts House approval, and the President's stance shifts as the old treaty is set aside for a modern agreement.
In St Petersburg officials note the 1832 US Russia commerce treaty will lapse January 1 1913 and advocate careful diplomacy for a new pact. Russian doubts center on passport laws and Jewry related statutes, with domestic nationalist currents complicating concessions and bilateral talks.
Berlin reports the imperial budget for 1912 totals about 704.54 million dollars, up 14.62 million. Army spending rises to 192.63 million, up 10.31 million, while navy appropriations fall to 114.35 million, down 0.20 million. The army increase reflects a larger peace footing approved by the Reichstag.
Monterey reports say General Bernardo Reyes failed to rally an insurrection after six days in Mexico. Government troops under General Trevino assign 100 men led by Lieutenant Colonel Manuel Garcia Lugo to seize Reyes within a week as state forces in Nuevo Leon seek him along the Tamaulipas border. Rumor of Zapata sailing to Havana with loot from Morelos raids noted but not confirmed.
State forces led by Colonel Lugo scour the Linares area in Nuevo Leon seeking General Bernardo Reyes and four followers who crossed into Mexico December 15 to recruit an army. Reports say capture has not yet succeeded, but Mexican authorities anticipate Reyes’ early apprehension.
Jose Reyes son of General Bernardo Reyes reached El Paso from San Antonio and checked into a leading hotel under an assumed name. He was followed all day by U S and Mexican secret service men and held a long meeting with a local sympathizer of his father’s cause. his fluency in English and fair skin let him pass as American.
Leslie J. Taylor of Illinois contradicted D P Brownback of Illinois on alleged corruption at the Lorimer hearing. R L Kimbrough of Harrisburg urged the square deal as a business principle at anti trust hearings. An urgent deficiency bill over 2 364 756 passed the house as Russia treaty questions were taken up alongside the abrogation resolution. Senators debated Russian abrogation with Lodge leading the fight and Smith of Michigan opposing severing relations with Russia. Interstate Commerce Commission adjourned anti trust hearings until after the holiday recess. Hinesian abrogation resolution was adopted unanimously. Adjourned at 7 26 p m until 2 p m Wednesday.
Major General Wood testified before the military committee on the army concentration plan. Representative Sulzer of New York said the House would waive technicalities to aid action with the Senate on abrogation of the Russian passport treaty. A committee discussed arrears for congressional clerks and the Steel Trust inquiry heard John G. Brown of Chicago on Minnesota ore rates. The assembly adjourned to after the holiday recess at 3 37 p m.
Citizens near dynamite storage in a vacant house contaminated by nitro glycerine testified as the federal grand jury probes the McManigal McNamara case. Muncie and Indianapolis residents described rents paid in advance and hidden boxes of explosive material amid children skating over greasy floor spots. Witnesses included Elizabeth Hiner Isaac Grant and a box supplier, outlining how the dynamite network operated and who profited.
Federal grand jury hearing on the nationwide dynamiting conspiracy ends after a coded message is received by special investigator Oscar Lawler. The session pauses as Lawler McLaren Brown and Sullivan depart. witnesses include Olaf A. Trehmoe.
Oskaloosa Iowa December 19 John P White president of the United Mine Workers of America claims re election over T L Lewis by a large margin based on incomplete unofficial returns received this afternoon.
Commissioner Waldo failed to provide the customary police escort at a vigil in New York City. Officials noted the lack of the blue coat squad assigned to furnish protection and crowd control.
President Taft arrived in New York without the usual police escort on a two day visit. He spoke at the Economic Club defending pending arbitration treaties and urged Congress to back executive led foreign policy.
A police detail was posted at the Astor hotel during the Economic club dinner, then shifted to the Brooklyn event when the president arrived. A sizable squad was assigned to duty at the latter gathering to ensure security.
United States Attorney General Wickersham told a New York audience that enforcement of anti trust laws will dismantle unfair advantages while protecting legitimate business. Representative Oscar Underwood urged responsible lawmaking and minority rights, calling for honest servants to lead and for the people to judge both men and measures.
The six powers sent notes to Tang Shao Yi and Dr. Wu Ting Fang this morning expressing goodwill and hoping for a successful peace conference. German consul led at both locations, followed by American Consul General Amos P. Wilder and the remaining diplomats in order of seniority based on Shanghai residence.
Wen Teung Yao, minister of communications for the republican provisional government, warned against foreign intervention and insisted on a republic with Manchu officials only optional. He said Yuan Shi Kai could be president if he accepts, as consuls of six powers plan to deliver a unified note to Chinese peace negotiators.
Saloons in Iowa received final notice of post January 1 operation under the Moon law mandating one saloon per 1000 residents in first and second class cities. Judge DeGraff ruled that partnership and corporate saloons are illegal, affecting more than 1000 establishments statewide.
The Chicago board of trade will be closed on Saturday December 23 and Monday December 25 in observance of Christmas.
Controversies in Melrose Carthage and Reserve precincts remain to be acted on by official canvassers as the fate of Professor Stroup hangs in the balance.
Official canvass excludes Melrose Carthage Reserve and Clayton precincts yields Governor McDonald 30 614 Bursum 27 614 Lieutenant Governor De Baca 29 185 Martinez 28 536 Secretary of State Lucero 29 234 Romero 28 564 State Auditor Sargent 29 187 Delgado 28 683 State Treasurer Marron 29 409 Mirabal 28 610 State School Superintendent Stroup 29 061 White 28 948 State Commissioner of Public Lands Erviev 29 330 Emerson 28 795 Attorney General Clancy 29 788 McGill 28 mite Justices Roberts 29 303 Parker 29 210 Hanna 29 208 Wright 29 188 Burkhart 28 969 Dunn 28 940 Corporation Commissioners Van Stone 28 981 Armi jo 28 741 OF Le Owen 28 021 Sol Owen 1 032 Williams 29 472 Groves 29 443 Total Owen and Sol Owen 29 064 Curry 29 780 Fergusson 29 640 Baca 28 350 Val Verde 27 870 On the Blue Ballot For the Blue Ballot 34 353 against the Blue allot 22 631 majority for 11 722
Disputed Clayton precinct ballots trigger legal duel as the Santa Fe canvassing board weighs whether to certify 581 ballots found in a box claimed to hold 571 votes. Republicans argue fraud and ministers of law requiring signatures, while Democrats urge certification or court action. A ruling is expected soon amid other precinct disputes.
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