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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
3
A compact roundup of global and national events including the Iowa senate anti rail bill, Philippine clashes, a major San Francisco fire loss, Algeciras talks with Kaiser backing off, and Chinese assurances to foreigners. Also notes Navy dental surgeons, coal miners dispute, direct senatorial elections, Portland bridge plan, Zion City rescue efforts, and a spate of robberies and indictments in the U.S. across politics, police, and industry.
Senate commerce committees report favorably Fulton amendment to the sundry civil bill authorizing a 400000 appropriation to complete and preserve the Columbia river jetty until full completion is funded. Passage hinges on later House action and possible bill pairing.
Professor W A H Burr of New York told the Senate committee on interoceanic canals that a sea level canal across the Isthmus of Panama appears feasible within ten years. He cited control of the Chagree river and said no doubtful engineering feats are needed, opposing the minority plan for a lock canal.
Representatives of Alaskan canners and deckhands spoke before home territorial committees in Washington on March 9 to oppose Cushman bills. Dorr Jarvie Humphries and Fred Stimeon of Seattle argued the measure would grant the Commerce and Labor Department too much control over Alaska fisheries, drawing critique for excessive power.
Richmond Virginia dispatch reports a railway fare adjustment affecting Virginia passengers. The note, dated March 9, mentions changes tied to churchmen and sizing requirements for rail travel.
Washington lawmakers introduced a Townsend resolution proposing a $50,000 appropriation and Gillespie bill seeking $100,000 for an Interstate Commerce Commission railroad discrimination inquiry. The Senate approved Oklahoma statehood by close vote 37 to 35, striking Arizona and New Mexico provisions. The railroad rate bill faced further debate as Republicans and Democrats differed over judicial review and bill amendments.
Washington notes show March 8 devoted to debate on the statehood bill with Beveridge McCumber and Patterson representing positions on Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma territorial status. Voting on amendments to begin tomorrow afternoon before a final adjournment. The House passed the Indian appropriation bill and stalled over abolishing the army lieutenant general grade amid a quorum dispute.
Washington lawmakers pass a bill permitting tobacco growers to sell leaf without the 6 cent per pound tax. The Senate engages in debate over army medical department expansion and a plan to appoint contract surgeons as army officers, with critics arguing it would boost the general staff and possibly push an invasion stance.
President Roosevelt sent to Congress a defense plan by joint army and navy officers. It urges guarding additional sites including Chesapeake entrances Manila Bay Pearl Harbor Guantanamo Guam San Juan Honolulu and canal entrances. The message links insular possessions to national strength and warns against neglect of strategic posts.
President Roosevelt signed a joint resolution directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to examine railroad discrimination and monopolies in coal and oil markets with hesitation, signaling limited expectations. In Congress, the Indian appropriation bill faced debate as Capron secured a coal sale for Nome, Alaska amid Nome's coal famine and Nome navigation challenges.
In Wattingto March 7 Representative Hermann introduced another joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment for direct popular election of United States senators. The action appears to mirror earlier proposals by other members, but Hermann repeats wording from an earlier author with slight edits.
Washington March 6. A terse notice indicates a test vote on the Philippines showing a procedural briefing and scheduling details for officials.
Pekin reports the Chinese government fears anti foreign agitation in the United States and Buroness and preparations for militia. An edict published in the Nineteenth Gazette warns traitors seeking to split China from its friends and stresses the need for stable relations and political control.
The article reports Britain pressing for a favored nation status in negotiations with the United States and other nations. It notes ongoing parliamentary debate and government communications shaping the debate on reciprocal trade, and the U S position on extending broader economic concessions.
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