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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1901
Page
4
The Houston Post details publication frequencies and office addresses. It lists the Sunday Post schedule, subscription rates, traveling agents, and editorial correspondence directions for readers and advertisers.
The text surveys reactions to imperial actions in England, Germany, and the United States, criticizing wartime policies and propaganda. It notes debates over Finnish and Manchurian affairs, German actions toward Poles, and calls for restraint. The piece laments imperial arrogance and urges reflection on national patriotism.
The article notes growing opposition to a government bill in Berlin with broad political and international implications. It cites Austria's protest and concerns over protection of industry and imports, while Germany faces rising party tensions and a shaken economy amid failed crops and a sagging electrical boom.
The piece argues the tariff system protects American industry while pushing higher costs on consumers. It notes Porto Rico as U S territory with goods entering the United States facing 16 percent duty under the Dingley bill and contrasts Philippine tariff rules with Supreme Court decisions. The author predicts exceptions for colonies and questions colonial policy.
The text critiques Philippine and Porto Rican tariff policies, arguing the Philippine tariff directs duties to Manila while the broader imperial stance shifts blame for economic costs. It cites revenue aims, duties under the Dingley act, and impacts on U.S. trade and foreign shipments, with partisan opinion on administration priorities.
The piece reviews exchange interviews and editorial satire regarding Lewin and the Pope, noting tone clashes, alleged misstatements, and a casual Monday hog killing day aside. It references Chicago anti-exclusion sentiment, Census Office activity, and political commentary from The Post and other papers as context.
The article contrasts Southern and Northern views on suffrage and literacy. It discusses Merriam and Crumpacker noting literacy as a bar to voting, and calls for higher civic participation. It also assesses kindergartens as modern education and highlights New Orleans training for kindergarten teachers with multiple local and regional connections.
Figures read by Mr. Merriam who prepared them contrast with other readings from census, election, and school returns. Readers will likely agree with the conclusions he draws from these sources.
The Houston carnival week drew an estimated 26,000 to 60,000 visitors with lively festivities and well received hospitality. The Houston Post is praised as a staunch Texas paper, while the Mason temple and coast ricefields scenes are described as striking illustrations of local life.
Josephus Daniels, national committeeman, argues the Democrats must avoid any all‑out "anything‑to‑win" stance. He says the party should serve all people without special privileges, upholding a high standard for American politics. Columbia State.
The New York Sun prints a lighthearted yet doubtful piece about public figure Mr. Bryan. A Milwaukee reporter claims he faced an unusual life insurance application question asking for a list of “sick-generes” and whether he had fever, with Bryan replying of two severe fever attacks and chills.
Fragmented text reports on plans and fantasies about sending anarchists to Guam and other places, with mock proposals involving breweries, kings, and weapons. Interwoven are notes on a royal birth in Greece, a honeymoon in Nice, and a joke about perpetual motion.
The Savannah News notes Senator Culberson of Texas questions the preamble of the Hay Pauncefote treaty claiming it preserves the Clayton Bulwer principle. He argues it could require joint neutrality duties for the canal, challenging full abrogation of the Clayton Bulwer pact and prompting possible calls to amend. Other senators dispute this view.
In Ohio and Maryland totals show Democratic losses versus last year while Republican gains bolster reorganizers. Bryan and Stevenson lead in Maryland with 122238 votes this year. other state races show Democratic comptroller and clerk figures lagging, yet reorganizers remain optimistic about the national ticket.
The Austin Current issue corrects a misstatement regarding Beaumont age, noting the editor’s compliment to Hon. Jobn and the toastmaster comment. The claim that Age was in Houston that evening is false and should be disregarded.
A brief note argues for open party dialogue and unity within the Tyler Democrat community. It reflects dissatisfaction with partisan rhetoric and calls for constructive engagement over hostile labels or style.
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