Senator Rooture eI Repeal Free Toll Provision in Canal
Former cabinet member Elihu Root denounces U S stance on the Panama Canal dispute with Great Britain. He urges arbitration or repeal of the free coastwise toll provision, condemning alleged false pretenses and demanding adherence to treaties. A Brandegee meeting to consider Root’s amendment follows.
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Texas spokesman for duty on meat
A Washington hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee debated free meat as part of tariff revision. Texas cattle interests, led by H. Cowan of Fort Worth, warned free meats would ruin the Texas industry amid Democratic push to remove necessities from tariffs. Bermuda and the Bahama islands urged tariff reductions to aid their trade with the United States.
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Wilson to base appointments on merit not party ties
In Trenton on January 2 President-elect Wilson signaled that public service efficiency and the merit system, not party politics, will guide future appointments. A delegation urged Democrat John T. Cosgrove for labor commissionership, but Wilson praised incumbent Colonel Bryant for faithful service and suggested Cosgrove’s appointment might provoke manufacturing opposition, noting labor representation is recognized.
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CongressmAn Says Panic Must Be Guarded Against
Washington January 2 Representative Carter Glass Virginia, chair of the House Banking and Currency subcommittee, warned at the National Chambers convention that a future financial panic is likely though not imminent. He urged prompt currency reform and stronger bank regulation to prevent crises, citing bank liquidity difficulties last autumn. Secretary Nagel urged a tariff board and currency reform, while Alabama’s Henry D. Clayton defended current tariff methods amid the canal tolls debate.
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Naive Questions Asked by Turks Regarding Note
London, Jan. 21. Turkey seeks explanations of key points in the powers note before replying. Rechad Pasha and the Turkish ambassador ask clarifications on whether an extended war could allow allies to seize Constantinople or allow powers to govern the Ottoman capital.
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Increase of Rates Put Up to Next Head Camp
Rock Island Illinois January 21 The executive council of the Modern Woodmen of America decided not to enforce the new schedule of rates at once. The matter will be referred to the next head camp meeting in 1914 for decision. The injunction restraining enforcement remains in effect pending court action and a Supreme Court hearing.
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Death of German imperial minister of marine Hofmann
Ramirat von Hofmann imperial minister of marine from 1880 to 1887 died here today at the age of 73.
Inquiry Is Most Extensive Yet Made By Commission
Washington reports the interstate commerce commission begins preliminary work on a nationwide probe into telephone and telegraph lines under the Sherman act against American Telephone and Telegraph and Bell. The inquiry may require new legislation and could span a year or more, testing interstate links and rates, with issues of competition and public policy at stake. In Ohio, Columbus legislature passes a lobbying reform bill requiring lobbyist registration and expense reporting.
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Railroad executive warns against public ownership in Santa Fe hearing
President Ripley of the Santa Fe Express argues before the state railroad commission that reducing express revenue would cost more to replace track and equipment than the potential gain. He cites a $800 million capital base and warns even a large margin can vanish from frost or crop shortages. He rejects public ownership and notes the railroad would not be financed to expand nationwide.
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Suffrage by Senate and state politics dominate page
Correspondence from Stanaand and Moelena discusses a pending hurry-up bill to advance suffrage, with 18 votes needed for final passage. The Montana legislature faces a likely swift move in the House and Senate, amid party pledges and anticipated voter decisions next year. Also noted are labor and workmen compensation figures from Washington and remarks on the governor’s push and related committee actions.
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Gunboat to Protect Americans in Mexico
The state department calls on the navy to safeguard U S citizens in Vera Cruz and southern Mexico amid rampant lawlessness. The gunboat Wheeling sails from Tampa for Vera Cruz to bolster protection, aiming to deter violence and reassure Americans and foreign residents.
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