Philippine tariff measure advances amid Dingley rate clash
The Ways and Means Committee agreed on a temporary Philippine tariff bill to apply current Dingley rates to Philippine imports with no coastwise exceptions, while proposals to impose 80 percent of Dingley rates and repeal the export tax failed to pass. Debate focused on rate schedules, consultation with industries, and ship taxation, with a plan to report Friday and pass Tuesday under a special rule.
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Senate Weighs Knox Confirmation in Executive Session
In Washington on December 11 the Senate, in executive session, endorsed the Judiciary Committee report recommending confirmation of Attorney General Knox after considering protests from the Anti trust League. The nomination was postponed by common consent and the body then moved on to other nominations amid discussion of the Isthmian canal treaty with Senator Lodge praising changes.
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Henderson Announces House Committees With Large Attendance
Washington December 11 large attendance filled the house floor awaiting Speaker action on committee appointments. After the journal reading the minority reader Mr Richardson Tennessee offered a resolution to place on the house payroll.
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State Superintendent backs free books and biennial elections
Iowa officials report progress on free text books adopted in 38 districts across 31 counties. Barrett pushes for more normal schools and opposes state-wide text book uniformity. Biennial elections may be revived with Republican Senator S H Harper leaning toward constitutional amendment. Also notes 1901 crop report, prison education at Anamosa, implement dealer convention, and crime updates.
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