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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
1
Text of the provisions as finally agreed on by the conferences is presented. Adoption is asked in the Senate and it will be some days before it can be taken up for adoption in the House. The contested Texas items are included.
Washington notes fear of a presidential veto as discussions continue on the rivers and harbors conference report. Senator Barton aims to secure House approval by Tuesday with funding for Galveston channel work and related projects.
Washington March 25. The coal crisis impacts Congress as Clark MacDowell warns chairmen that coal supplies are near depletion in the Capitol. He notes ten tons daily needed, with only about 300 tons on hand and urges cutbacks in lighting and services to stretch the stock. He mentions Tejas fuel oil as a possible substitute.
Special to The Post reports Senator Malley urged the naval affairs committee to favor establishing a navy yard on the Neches or Sabine river. The bill, introduced by Representative Cooper, has not yet been acted on by the House committee, despite its merits, and prospects remain unclear.
A cryptic fragment suggests an action considered favorable by authorities or a governing body. The text lacks clear subjects or dates but implies approval of a measure or policy pending formal steps or votes.
A legislative clash over the statehood measure stalls as Republicans refuse Senate action. Party divisions loom with adjournment plans and a push by Democrats to salvage the bill amid vote pressure.
The text outlines an amendment tied to the poet Woalihietin dated May 4. It mentions proposed actions about water regulation and irrigation timing impacting streams near New Mexten, with references to Congress and legal control of water rights.
The fragment discusses navigation and irrigation purposes and identifies rights by private proprietors. It notes orders related to appropriations and ownership, referencing the allocation of waters and related duties. The text presents a legal or administrative framing of water rights and competing claims.
Washington reports conferees reached a settled agreement on the Public Buildings and Grounds Bill and reported to the Senate. The report was adopted promptly, with fighting over provisions noted and some officials opposing many perks. The veto power is seen as likely to be exercised.
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