Canal Treaty Modifications Ratified by Senate
The Senate ratified the Hay Pauncefote amendments to the canal treaty by a 55 to 18 vote after hours of debate and multiple roll calls. Debate featured Bard and Gallinger on American preference and the treaty’s original terms, with leaders like Lodge and Thurston defending the agreement. The measure includes neutralization rules and rights for U S construction under neutral terms, superseding the Clayton Bulwer pact, and sets exchange of ratifications within six months.
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London Papers Oppose Hay-Pauncefote Treaty Move
London morning papers publish editorials condemning the United States Senate action on the Hay-Pauncefote canal treaty. They express regret at the Clayton Bulwer treaty's supersession and say Britain cannot accept the amended treaty.
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Final Words in Porto Rican Case Heard by Supreme Court
Closing arguments in the Philippines Porto Rico cases were heard in the U S Supreme Court with crowds filling the chamber. Charles H Aldrich argued against expansive congressional sovereignty and asserted limitations by the Constitution. He cited Jeffersons views on territorial expansion and noted treaties cant override the Constitution. The session included questions from Justices and concluded with a tribute to the forefathers. Public notices follow about available rooms and tenements for rent on Broadway Philips and Central streets.
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Debate on Montand Senatorial Investigation at the Capitol
In Washington on December 20 the Senate sparred over Chandler’s resolution to discharge the committee on contingent expenses from the Montana senatorial investigation. No action was taken as the chamber moved to executive business. The House passed Indian and military academy appropriation bills with little debate. The military bill totals 700,151, including 10,000 for a July fourth centennial at West Point and hazing reforms amid cadet expulsions. Hopkins said reapportionment would follow the holidays. The House adjourned at 4:50 PM.
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Minority Census Committee urges 386 House seats
The minority report on the Hopkins reapportionment bill proposes a 386 member House, replacing 357. It argues Colorado Florida and North Dakota lose under the Hopkins plan while others gain, and cites 1872 precedent to justify a larger House to match population growth.
House Seats Allocated to 357 to Avoid Unwieldy Size
The report explains assigning additional representatives to states with the largest major fractions until the total reaches 357, as a membership above 357 would render the House unwieldy.
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Chinese indemnity talks delay frustrate Wu at State Department
Washington reports Minister Wu visited Secretary Hay to discuss the Chinese situation but had no Pekin updates. Delays hinder direct negotiations between Chinese ministers and the government. The present agreement avoids naming a specific indemnity amount, leaving it to ministers and plenipotentiaries to settle with The Hague tribunal as a fallback.
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Senator Jones denies resigning as DNC chair
Senator Jones of Arkansas, chairman of the Democratic national committee, said there was no foundation for reports he planned to resign and no occasion for a national committee meeting at this time, and none would be called.
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Costa Rica Storm Damages Rail Lines and Plantations
News from Kingston Jamaica reports a destructive storm that swept Costa Rica's interior last week. Miles of railroad were damaged, fruit plantations injured, and communication with Port Limon cut off.
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Dutch chamber approves Wilhelmina marriage to Duke Henry
The Hague reports the second chamber introduced bills approving Queen Wilhelmina's marriage to Duke Henry of Mecklenburg Schwerin. Also notes a health ad slogan urging care for colds with Dr. Wood's Norway Pine syrup.
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Majority Report Favors 57 Members in Reapportionment Plan
Washington December 24 Representative Hopking chairman of the committee on census today led in the House the majority report on the reapportionment bill fixing the membership of the House for the next decade at 237. Representative Burleigh of Maine led a minority report signed by six members advocating a House of 3486 members. Crumpacker of Indiana submitted an independent report favoring reducing representation in the South to match population. The majority cites efficiency and historical precedents, noting states like Massachusetts and Virginia would lose seats under the new plan with the quotient 208 and a population ratio guiding membership.
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