Committees Held Up in Party Push for Republican Tilt
Unclear text shows committees delayed as factions seek safer Republican alignment. New members sworn in amid fears that tariff revision and university matters may influence party dynamics.
03 Dec 1901
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1901
Page
1
Unclear text shows committees delayed as factions seek safer Republican alignment. New members sworn in amid fears that tariff revision and university matters may influence party dynamics.
Special report from Winbington details the opening of Congress with Henderson elected Speaker amid Republican opposition to Richardson. Burleson and others navigate committee power, Texas delegation plans, and potential shifts in Democratic representation as debates over rules and appointments unfold.
Data from the war department and treasury show total US imports into the Philippines from August 2, 1898 to June 10 were 1 607 480 dollars while imports from Spain reached 1 085 000 dollars. US imports from the Philippines from September 7, 1908 to December 1, 1901 totaled 315 448 000 dollars but only 1 004 025 dollars were edible foods, so refunds would be small.
December 2 Washington reports outline measures for excluding and expelling alien anarchists. The inquiry will assess whether individuals are dangerous and may request deportation or restrictions based on their foreign government ties or alleged anarchist activity.
A December 3 report from Denton Texas notes a strong cold northerly front sweeping southward. Easter and Oklahoma regions show rising temperatures with chances of rain and variable winds. Northerly gusts expected in North Texas as a deep cold air mass moves in.
The livestock exposition opened at Dester Park amphitheater in Chicago with Mayor Harrinog and Governor Yates among speakers. Texas official W. Hall addressed the crowd amid a parade of prize animals as experts from a distant market valued the enterprise at about 4,000,000 dollars, stressing national and local benefits.
The United States Supreme Court split over Philippine status in two cases. The court held that diamond rings imported from the Philippines were duty free under the treaty, while goods shipped from New York to Porto Rico faced internal tax questions. Justices Brown and a majority found the Philippines remained foreign territory under the treaty, affecting tariff powers and territorial status.
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