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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1901
Page
4
The Cameron Herald laments the Texas House's free pass system and absenteeism as a symptom of party disarray. It argues for direct voter reform, criticizes the Houston Post, and contends the democracy of Texas is undermined by lobbyists, per diems, and loyalist pledges.
The article discusses a legislative hurdle in aligning appropriation bills with the fiscal year. The governor urges changing the appropriation year from February 28 to August 31 to match the fiscal calendar, but constitutional limits require money to be drawn only by specific appropriations. The mismatch leads to a two year six month appropriation period and raises legal questions about proper budgeting.
Debate centers on a constitutional rule limiting appropriations to each legislature's term and whether a six month extension requires a constitutional amendment. Gov. Sayers supports six months, others oppose, warning of session delays. The text shifts to a maritime disaster description with a ship sinking after a collision, noting a rough tally of passengers and a significant loss.
The Pacific mail steamer City of Rio de Janeiro ran aground while entering San Francisco Bay. Of 234 aboard, 79 rescued, 10 dead, 145 listed missing. The Hong Kong consul's wife and two children were aboard and reported among the dead. The ship, three days overdue from Hong Kong via Honolulu, edged in during a dense fog and grounded near Point Bonita after dropping anchor at 4:30 The vessel then proceeded toward the harbor as conditions cleared.
The proposal from the last democratic state convention would require railroads to be taxed on property at a valuation not less than one third of paid in capital stock plus outstanding debts or not less than one fourth of the valuation set by the railroad commission. The railroad commission says it cannot determine the amount of overhanging stocks and bonds and does not include them in rate determinations.
Honorable Chris Callan of Bexar County telegrams that as a Democrat he must support the party platform regarding the Hogg amendment to the state constitution. He condemns those who seek to mislead voters and emphasizes loyalty to the trusted public trust.
Farmers report a reddish pest entering cotton seed from the small end, alarming locals. The weevil is believed to be the Mexican weevil, known in other parts of the state.
One of the undeviating Democrats in the house is Col Strother of Dallas county based in Garland. He served with credit in a prior legislature and is trusted to represent Dallas county and the state in material public concerns. An organization man who believes party will should be carried out, he is regarded as the farmers' representative by his constituents.
Speaker Prince is described as an impartial presiding officer with equal floor rights for all members. Former colleagues in the 26th legislature say his broad-minded leadership would win broad support if he seeks the Texas governorship, though he may not pursue the office.
Opposition mounts in both houses to a proposed libel statute due to fears that press privileges could be abused. Newspaper men seek a clear definition of libel to avoid judicial interpretation, while responsible papers advocate for statutory boundaries.
The North Atlantic squadron is expected to visit Galveston around March 8 and 9 and remain several days. It includes three first-class battleships, the Kearsarge the Alabama and the Massachusetts. Each ship mounts four 13 inch guns in its double decked turrets and is said to stand up to long ranges against armor.
The 1893 Hitchcock estate left 836563 for creditors but only 700 remained for preferred creditors after extensive litigation. By 1897 only 3134 remained, Alfred Silverstein having claimed the bulk as original assignee. Hoom Connally, our photo means representative, is a Democrat legislator awaiting future public trust. a law graduate from State University with an engaging speaking style.
On Tuesday morning February 19 Speaker Prince held up a roll of white paper and announced joint resolution No. 1 known as the Hoge amendment. The chamber applauded as both sides showed eagerness to take up and dispose of the question.
The daily papers exert a united effort to prevent the submission of the Hogs amendments to a vote of the people.
Dr M G Smith, companion of Mark Twain and figure in Inno cents Abroad, died recently in Colorado. He reported for the New York Tribune under Horace Greeley, later moved to California where he made a fortune, enabling extensive travels abroad with Twain.
Farmers expect higher acreage statewide driven by good last season prices. If the Philippines conflict persists, cotton may stay strong at a fair price, encouraging deeper planting than ever before.
The Masonic fraternity of Texas contemplates building a large block in Austin for gatherings and may seek to buy the old temporary capitol site, a vacant corner lot, to serve as the project location.
John D. Woolford, a Maryland native aged 48 and Houston citizen since 1875, was chosen mayor after facing no opposition. He has worked in the cotton trade and served as alderman for two years.
The lawmakers who voted against free passes prohibition and the legislative lobby, and opposed taxing railroad property at no less than 33 cents on the dollar, will need to explain themselves when they seek re election.
Washington reports suggest Texas congressmen oppose the Patterson reapportionment bill. Patterson denies aiming to please them and contends they have no complaint. The measure was meant as a joke, though some officials fail to see it that way.
Attorney General Smith has spent weeks at Mineral Weils for health and shows great improvement. Friends statewide hope for his early complete restoration. In Medina regions no rain since December, winds high, moisture exhausted, crop prospects dim.
Senator Patterson introduces a redistricting bill but omits Falls and Tom Green counties. Falls neighbors Bell and should be represented in Texas districts. Authorities say Albert Burleson and Bob Henry had no role in drafting the measure.
Planters in the Vera Cruz area report a new news parasite destroying vanilla crops while elsewhere in Mexico a locust species is devouring corn.
A wealthy German left two million dollars to be divided equally among the living members of the Mosby Confederate force. Texans named as beneficiaries are expected to receive shares. The will designates survivors of the Mosby army as heirs.
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