Debate on Cuban reciprocity bill opens in the House
The House began debate on the Cuban reciprocity measure with a mixed vote on proceeding to Committee of the Whole 177 to 80. Senator Payne led a strong Republican opening followed by Newlands who urged inviting Cuba to join the United States and McClellan who pressed for a 50 percent tariff reduction or greater.
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Democratic Conference on Reciprocity Ends Without Action
Washington April 9 After a three hour meeting the Democratic members of the house tabled several Cuba reciprocity proposals and adjourned without action. The conference left members free to decide individually and test votes showed 60 in favor, with 92 present as Representative Hay tried to keep order. all motions were laid on the table and the conference adjourned with a secret proceedings resolution.
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Cartwright Withdraws From Henderson Nomination Race
Washington reports on April 9 that State Senator O B Cartwright has withdrawn from his candidacy for the nomination against Speaker Henderson. The notice came from Waterloo Iowa and marks Cartwright’s exit from the race, leaving Henderson with support.
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Philippine Civil Government Bill Approved by Insular Committee
Republican members of the Insular Committee complete a bill establishing civil government in the Philippines to take effect after peace. It creates a Philippine assembly and a two-house legislature under U S authority, sets census timing, districts, and grants U S protections to residents. The bill outlines bonds for friar lands, asset regulation, and a silver peso.
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Cuban coalStations: Bradford endorses four Cuba sites
Admiral Bradford, chief of naval equipment, returns from Cuba site survey. He reaffirms Havana and Nipe on the north coast and Guantanamo and Cienfuegos on the south as the four naval coaling stations. San Juan harbor in Puerto Rico is condemned for its harbor protection and cost. St Thomas in the Danish West Indies is noted as the only perfect harbor in that area.
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General Samuel Pearson offers services in neutrality law case
Washington reports General Samuel Pearson formerly of the Boer army, now in Washington, sent a letter to the president on April 5 offering his services and all information in his possession to support charges that British officers and agents violated neutrality laws at Chalmette and New Orleans and elsewhere in American territory, as outlined in his February 1 letter and supported by communications and affidavits to Governor Heard of Louisiana and the secretary of state.
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Samuel Pearson
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New Orleans
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Louisiana
Secretary of State
Reception Honors President Roosevelt in Charleston
Charleston hosts the most notable reception in 40 years with Mrs Roosevelt as guest of honor. The banquet at the Charleston hotel drew over 390 invited guests including Mayor Smyth and Governor McSweeny. The St John hotel reception followed, with 500 guests, dais seating for Mrs Roosevelt and her party, and a nine to midnight program amid elaborate decor and gowns.
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North Carolina
Cullom Protests Passage of Chinese Exclusion Bill
In Washington, April 9, Senator Cullom urged vigorous protest against the Chinese exclusion bill as presented. He noted treaty obligations with China may be violated by provisions and urged honoring solemn treaties, while others argued the bill is necessary to prevent fraud and does not contravene treaties.
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Navy committee rejects submarine boat funding proposal
The house committee on naval affairs adopted a resolution to not include submarines in this year's naval appropriation bills. They declined Holland company’s invitation to inspect a boat at Annapolis on the 12th. The vote against submarine funding was 9 to 3 with Bull Roberts and Rixey in opposition.
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House Committee On Naval Affairs
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Annapolis
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Northwestern Telephone Exchange Extends Reach Across Midwest
The Northwestern Telephone Exchange Co reports expanded service to over 1700 cities and towns across Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin North Dakota and South Dakota highlighting a growing regional network and improved access to telephone communications.
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King Christian Celebrates Eighty Fourth Birthday
Copenhagen reports King Christian IIs eighty fourth birthday on April 9 with royal family attendance. Seventy royal guests joined a noon reception and an evening concert. The aging monarch remained sharp and participated in all festivities as gifts from European royalty arrived. Extensive Danish celebrations included parades and nationwide honors.
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Venezuelan rebels sail to seize 650 ton steamer Guzman Blanco
Three members of the Venezuelan revolutionary committee departed Port of Spain for Martinique to take possession of the new steamer Guzman Blanco, a 650 ton vessel purchased by General Matos.
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Grosvenor Nominated by Acclamation for Eleventh District
The Republican district convention in Athens Ohio nominated Hon. Charles H. Grosvenor by acclamation for Congress from the Eleventh district. General Grosvenor delivered an acceptance speech.
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