Senate and House Clash Over Tariff Reciprocity
President Taft’s message on Canadian reciprocity is to be read in both houses as Congress faces an extraordinary session. Democrats plan to revive Payne Aldrich tariff schedules while Republicans in the Senate vow no tariff legislation this session, signaling a sharp partisan standoff on tariff policy.
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Clark Urges Democrats to Redeem All Pledges
Washington April 4 Speaking as he accepted the speakership Representative Champ Clark Missouri outlined Democratic aims to win voter confidence. Key promises include tariff revision election of senators by popular vote House rule changes public expense cuts campaign finance disclosure and early statehood for New Mexico and Arizona. He urged deliberation, economy, and dedication to country over personal ambition.
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Democrats Probe Departments and House Rules Clash
Congress battles over investigations of government departments as Democrats push for thorough probes while Republicans protest bias. In the House the session focused on organization and rule adoption, with Mann leading Republican opposition. Insurgent Democrats realign seats, a new speaker vote lands Clark as Speaker, amid festive demonstrations and a Taft gallery presence.
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Advertising Talks on Express Companies and Public Opinion
A public notice argues for paid independent advertising by express companies to shape opinion on parcels, stressing two sides to the issue and the need for campaigns detailing operations and revenues. It claims ads reach the entire public more effectively than editors, with a teaser about eggs in poultry columns.
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Cullom Re elected Permanent Chairman of Republican Caucus
Washington April 4 At a republican senators caucus Senator Cullom was elected permanent chairman and authorized to name a steering committee and a committee on committees Senator Curtis was elected secretary insurgents to have satisfactory recognition on the committees Senator Gallinger to chair the new committee on committees which will have eleven members including the marine number on the steering committee
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