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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
5
In Washington at Lafayette Square Opera House a ceremony unveiled a Daniel Webster statue with Senator Lodge delivering the main address. Secretary Long accepted the gift, praising Webster’s national leadership and the Constitution’s growth, as crowds gathered with notable officials present.
Senator Lodge delivers an honored tribute to Daniel Webster arguing his enduring legacy rests on national life, constitution defense, and unmatched oratorical power. He highlights Webster as champion of union, cites Hayne and nullification battles, and praises the 7th of March speech while noting the lasting monument of Liberty and union. The address draws praise from McKinley and international diplomats amid a ceremonial ovation.
Washington January 18 Representative Sherman of New York has declined the secretaryship of the Senate. He said he declined because his district wants him to remain in the House and he returned to Washington this morning with his name previously mentioned in connection with the office.
Washington January 18 The Senate resumed the Philippine question debate with Representative Wellington Md arguing against permanent occupation, favoring Filipino self rule after quelling the insurrection. Senator Teller Colo attacked the National City bank, criticized the monetary bill, and read Hepburn's controversial letter, warning against credit weakening measures as Congress considered currency policy. The House passed a census director bill with a contested outside printing amendment to be done by union labor, while President Hopkins defended the measure and tied in city printing options.
The record notes R. W. McWade of Pennsylvania nominated for consul at Canton China and T. J. Henderson of Illinois appointed to the board of ordinance and fortification. Also lists postmasters in Massachusetts including C Newhall Danvers and A H Souther Cohas set.
Washington reports a meeting among Senator Hanna Senator Scott Joseph H Manley and the Philadelphia convention hall architect to review preliminary plans for the convention hall seating for about 1800 delegates and alternates. The design shifts stage back and raises press seating with about 500 reporters to be placed around the presiding officer and visible from the floor. A local Philadelphia committee will divide seats two months before assignments. A New York paper sought 60 seats but will receive fewer.
Washington reports Ambassador Choate seeks exact locations of goods seized off Delagoa Bay on the Mashona the Maria and the Beatrice. The Maria’s cargo is in the Durban customs house awaiting owner disposal the Mashona’s goods remain aboard at Cape Town and Beatrice cargo status is being learned at East London. Both governments agree on the legal basis of seizure with no disagreement.
Postmaster General Smith will testify before the House committee on post offices and post roads in Washington on January 18 to address allegations of polygamist postmasters in Utah. He will defend himself by citing a letter to the committee stating the President had no knowledge of polygamy at appointment, noting one office was vacated last spring and the other postmaster awaits court rulings on his indictment.
The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia has ordered the Navy Department to appraise the property seized by Admiral Dewey at Manila. The move is part of proceedings for the prize money awarded to Dewey his officers and crew. A promotional line about Dr Woods Norway Pine Syrup is included in the piece.
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