Rights of United States in Islands Question Debated in Senate
Senate debate focuses on Philippine status rights, independence pledge, and coastwise trade. Lodge asserts U S rights to Philippines, Rawlins urges independence soon after stable government, and Kraine criticizes war department order allowing foreign vessels to trade. Discussions cover tariffs, export duties, and future governance possibilities for the islands.
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Debate Over Philippine Trade Policy and Military Exigencies
Lawmakers clash on restrictions in the Philippines trade after objections to removing minority protections. Lodge and Rawlins argue for maintaining an imperial commerce program while Bacon and Tawltit warn it threatens peace and U.S. authority in the islands.
Incomplete OCR Note on Senate Session Timing
fragmentary text describes a senate session with unclear events. mentions timing phrases like 4 35 and 5 50, unclear actions and references to statutes and governance. lacks identifiable people places or organizations to verify.
No Speech to Be Made by Senator Calhrian on Tariff Debate
Special to The Post from Washington reports Senator Calhrian has not been well enough to prepare a formal speech but may participate briefly in the discussion of the tariff bill. He is well informed on the issue and may contribute remarks at the convention, though colleagues regret he cannot deliver the anticipated main address.
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ADMIRAL SCHLEY APPEAL SENT TO THE PRESIDENT
Washington January 21 Admiral Schley and Mrs Schley arrived after a visit to Savannah Ga The date for filing the appellate from the court of military appeal had not been set Attorneys for Schley presented the appeal to the president and a conference with counsel followed The appeal contends errors in law and alleges unfair treatment The defense sought secrecy regarding the appeal and the White House was to release information.
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Appointments to Georgia Confirm Likely for Burroughs and Smith
The Post reports a favorable committee recommendation for George W. Burroughs as postmaster at Fort Worth, with imminent Senate confirmation. Speculation grew that Morehall Smith, nominated as postmaster at Brownwood, will also be confirmed soon. both appointments had faced earlier delays in Congress.
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Cabinet meeting lists agreed appointments in justice dept
Washington January 21 cabinet meeting devoted to pending amendments and a visit by Prince Fleury of Priesta. Appointments agreed include Abram M Thun for United States attorney Middle District of Tennessee, John W. Overall United States marshal same district, William Warpter United States attorney Western District, Cogler for reappointment as United States attorney District of Idaho, and Ridgely for Currency Bureau.
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Texas Waterways Delegations Seek Joint Canal Project
A delegation from Beaumont Orange and Port Arthur arrived for a hearing before the committee on a proposed river and canal project. The group supports a double jetty system with government-led engineering to enable a waterway linking the rivers and backwaters, with funding plans and participation from lawmakers and local officials.
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Caucus Committee Reports on House Democrats Policy
The twelve member caucus committee votes 12 to 0 to urge the Democratic caucus to declare the House minority carries no intent to create platform declarations. Representative Henry Texas to offer a substitute and reaffirmation of the party platform. Captain J. M. Hartehorne Sr. of the Seventh Infantry killed in Samar January 2.
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Panama Canal Title Unclear as Colombia Fight Delays Action
Discussion over a clear title to the Panama Canal stalls Congress as Colombia's unsettled revolt and rival routes, the Nicaragua route gaining majority support, and U S negotiation terms with Minister Silva hinder progress. Officials consider lease terms, cost estimates, and political volatility in Colombia affecting canal purchase and regulation.
Election of United States Senators Direct Vote Bill Favored
House committee on the election of president and vice president reported favorably a bill for direct popular election of U S senators. Senate privileges committee heard petitions from six states for a national constitutional convention to amend the federal constitution. No decision on whether 30 petitions must be all to one congress or can remain standing.
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