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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1890
Page
5
Washington November 30 Congressmen Lodge will introduce a bill to regulate immigration. He argues the issue is crucial and that current trends bring a large influx of largely unemployed or unskilled migrants. The plan aims to sieve out undesired immigrants while allowing honest, industrious entrants to pursue citizenship.
Senator Teller of Colorado carries a free coinage bill and vows a vote in Congress even as a rider on an appropriation bill. He predicts a House vote despite Speaker Reed's opposition while Western Republicans push for credit in power. Teller, facing re election, hopes swift action wins Republican caucus votes.
C C Levy, defeated Republican candidate for Congress in South Carolina's fifth district, says Southern Republicans share ex Senator Kellogg's view of administration warmth. He notes most colored men are discontent and would not crowd polls, blaming the Postoffice Department. He adds 1892 will reveal who is right, warning of continued disaffection if not healed.
The McKinley tariff and Republican policy pressure American interests in Europe, notably Germany, a major supplier of woollen goods and hosiery to the United States. German manufacturers feared the labor inquiry into wool production would reveal secrets and ruin industry, prompting boycotts, but Professor Gould secured cooperation and data from more cautious firms.
Treasury estimates on the new tariff act suggest annual revenue will resemble the old law after accounting for administrative restrictions. Free sugar cuts offset by higher duties on woollen cloths, hosiery, chinaware, and other imports. Despite guesswork, secretary aims to match last year’s receipts to fund rising pension costs, casting doubt on Republican tariff revision and the free sugar pledge.
The University Club of Salt Lake City hosted a well-attended reception for the Rev Samuel A Eliot Harvard 84 pastor of the Church of the Unity in Denver and son of Harvard president. Harvard and Yale members attended. Eliot is in town to organize a Unitarian society and preached this morning at the Salt Lake Theatre.
In Stockton California on November 30 Stamboul trotted an exhibition mile in 2 11 The eight year old stallion by Sultan out of Fleetwing by Hambletonian matches the best pacing record though on a Kite shaped track The Maine horse Nelson holds the 2 10 4 mark Stamboul shows pace equal to the fastest record with the same lineage and age
The American Folk lore Society met in Columbia College for its second annual convention. Wells Newell spoke on conjuring noxious animals in New England folklore. Thomas Wilson presented on Professor Belucci's amulet collection. J Owen Dorsey led a discussion on Sionan cults. Papers by Cox on Waith Hewings, Starr on stone implements folklore. Officers elected included Otto Mason, Boas, Grane, Newell, and Fletcher among others.
The New York market opened weak and sold off after the first hour with momentum building by noon. It appears mainly a one man market with bears trying to push prices lower unless steady buying continues. In Boston, Bay State Gas showed strength while money remained tight and private Philadelphia reports did not lift confidence amid rumors of credit disturbances after the Jamieson failure.
The New England Tariff Reform League will host its annual dinner at the Vendome on Wednesday December 31. Six prominent gentlemen from Washington and other locations are expected to speak. The league plans lectures across the state this winter as agents report strong interest in the program.
Washington reports the Secretary of the Navy’s annual view on new ships and armor tests, nickel-steel trials at Annapolis, and the push for torpedo boats and protected cruisers. It highlights funding for nickel matte purchases, personnel reforms from 6 to 10 rear admirals, rebalancing lieutenants, and calls for an organized naval militia to meet emergencies.
In this city on November 27, James A. Gorell married Isabella J. Brittain of Boston. At Wayland on November 27, Frank F. Gerry of Sudbury wed Nettie M. Ward of Wayland.
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