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Debates in Congress On Tariffs Canals and Cuba
Discussion in the House covered pension appropriations, the Isthmian canal, Panama, and tobacco interests. Debates featured protection versus free trade, relations with Canada, and the canal policy. The Senate debated the Cuban bill with Texan Senator Bailey opposing, linking sugar trust effects to passage. Executive session followed with adjournment and a proposed bureau of public roads in agriculture.
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Washington
Doe
Aoseion
Bonday
Isthmian Canal
Republic of Panama
Lind Dem
Minn
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Canada
Central American Union
Br. Qamnes
Dem
Tenn
Porla Hien
Secator Galley
Texas
Geo
M. Bailey
Senate
Gailloger