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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1897
Page
2
The Senate quickly passed an appropriation bill and sent it to the House as it considers a revenue and taxation measure. The House set a record by approving twenty three bills, including limits on theater hats obstructing views and broadened anti fellow servant laws.
Chairman Dingley of the ways and means committee said the tariff bill would be ready for introduction shortly after Congress convenes. He ruled out retroactive duties and noted sugar and pottery schedules still under discussion while most remaining items revert to dutiable status at rates near McKinley.
Rumor from Salt Lake City claims the Ogden gateway controlled by Union Pacific would open to other railroads after the Oregon Short Line begins independent operations. UP officials dismiss the report as premature while Burlington and Missouri Pacific executives welcome the possibility for broadened access.
Secretary Wilson issues his first order from the Department of Agriculture requiring that from March 15 1897 all beef exported to European ports carry an inspector issued certificate showing cattle were disease free and meat sound. Certificates not required for beef to regions other than Europe until further notice.
Madrid reports severe famine across provinces including Leon and La Mancha as floods and drought devastate crops. Carlist activity grows while rumors claim Weyler avoids recall to prevent republic declarations in Havana. Authorities fear coordinated uprisings after a failed Puebla San Miguel action.
The senate revived the revenue bill with Wooding proposing 8 percent interest on delinquent taxes from delinquency onward. Plummer urged remitting pre November 1897 taxes at 10 percent from April 1897 plus penalties. Debates followed as amendments were adopted, the bill moved to general passage, and an emergency clause was attached.
The Senate met Friday night to review the railroad freight rate bill but could not locate it as the secretary failed to find the document. The bill had been sent to the house after printing and action was postponed. Bills passed include credits for convicts in penal institutions and Miller's road labor bill. A new Miller Senate bill, read three times and sent to the house, appropriates $10,000 for final legislature expenses.
The house approved an anti fellow servant measure Friday authored by Fritz of Snohomish, a more radical version than earlier senate bills. The passage came with 50 in favor and 18 against, ten absent or not voting, and the bill defines employee rights against injuries caused by corporation acts or omissions. Day's bank regulation bill failed in the house. The session also considered the Torrens land-title bill with a 48 to 16 vote, aimed at showing real estate liens via certificates of registration and reducing deeds and abstracts.
The legislature appointed conference committees to reconcile the railroad freight rate reduction bill and the revenue and taxation bill. A clash looms over Senate and House differences as the House refused to concur with Senate amendments to the rate bill.
The house passed the senate revenue bill with amendments and sent it to the senate. The senate concurred in three amendments reducing the county indebtedness tax limit and curbing tax compromise, but refused to concur in others. Exemption and valuation changes were debated as the house stood firm and a conference committee was formed.
The senate passed Crow's anti deficiency bill after a heated debate. Other bills approved include Warburton's insurance payout rule, Easterday probate amendments, McAtee game protection with a $5 license, and provisions for hunter licenses and prospector game use on public land.
A house contest over Witt's salary bill ended with a later approval after reconsideration. The measure, which failed 49 to 20 to pass a two thirds threshold, seeks a constitutional amendment to cut state officers' salaries and reduce legislator per diem and mileage. The bill then passed 55 to 18 and moves toward final passage. A strong committee then organized to advance key bills, including De Mattos's tax rebate and delinquent tax penalties proposal.
The joint committee on trusts submits a resolution noting Judge Swayne’s ruling restricting state action against trusts and urging the attorney-general to seek federal action in the supreme court. The accompanying bill grants witness immunity and allows subpoenas. A measure to curb factory usage by the sugar trust is contemplated. Senator McCarren files a minority report exonerating the sugar trust and arguing lower sugar prices.
A Mexican bandit Pedro Gutierrez from Jalisa Mexico murdered three people near Santa Maria de Guadalupe. He killed Antonio Tinajero and Senora Librada Ochoa who died while aiding the wounded man and preparing to give birth. Gutierrez fled on horseback into the hills after wounding another passerby.
Madrid Premier Canovas tells reporters and Cuban deputies the government backs Weyler and agrees reforms in Cuba depend on military operations advancing. He cites uncertainty about timing and pace of change. World dispatch notes sought progress under military conditions.
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