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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1902
Page
6
A clash between the House and Senate over an amendment banning alcohol sales in the Capitol. The Senate restores the clause after committee removal, claiming the House acted insincerely to trap the Senate. If law passes, the House must repeal or face private drinking in committee rooms. Also mentions structural fears at the bureau chimney.
Washington reports manufactures now form about one third of US exports, with ten months showing 32.61 percent. Projected full year 1902 exports of manufactures reach around 415 million dollars, second only to 1900. Europe receives over half, North America about a quarter, and other regions share the rest. Copper, mineral oil, and iron and steel manufactures lead the export list, each over 40 million dollars, followed by leather and agricultural implements.
The War Department says bidders can obtain the Philippine Commission text for granting a Manila electric street railway franchise and an electric light power system. Bids due March 5, 1903 in Manila, route about 35 miles, with fares up to 7.5 cents, City compensation at least 1% of gross earnings. Construction must start within six months and finish in twenty months.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing faces alarm as a 150 foot high smokestack shows a growing crack after nine years. Architects warned early fire under the stack could cause the fault, but officials now fear the crack may widen and endanger the structure and workers at the building.
Washington faces a quiet House week with District of Columbia day on Tuesday and an Urgent Deficiency bill under review. In the Senate, immigration legislation nears completion and the Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona statehood fight looms over possible votes and substitutes. Senator Proctor will push militia reorganization ahead of Christmas adjournment.
Washington whispers center on Chevalier Trentanove who plans a February visit with his new wife Marie Castolozzi of Florence. Once a social spotlight, his past includes a rumored marriage to Lucille Blackburn Lane and a divorce after exhibiting in the 1893 Chicago Fair.
Senator Morgan of Alabama pushes a plan to settle American Negroes in the Philippine Islands. He envisions steamship transport, homesteads of twenty acres, and business advantages while preserving citizenship under the U.S. flag. Morgan cites climate suitability and cites historical notes on Philippine inhabitants.
Washington reports a comparative summary of Philippine commerce for seven months ending July 31 1902 and 1901. Merchandise imports excluding gold and silver totaled 19 310 437 dollars in 1902 up from 17 132 205 in 1901 driven mainly by foodstuffs. Imports from the United States reached 2 493 889 dollars up about 500 000. Exports of gold and silver rose to 2 019 717 dollars from 685 181.
Musical critics Raoul Pugno and Marcel Journet praise the Pianola, lauding its artistic results and ability to perform great piano concertos as no mechanical device could. Journet adds it excels as an accompanying instrument.
The text notes a tangible increase in shipments to the United States reaching $4,709,630 and over $3,250,000 in the past two years. It adds that export trade since American occupation has improved rapidly, with the current monthly average exceeding the previously computed ratio from earlier years despite adverse conditions.
Washington dispatch notes uncertainty over Senate action on the Eight Hour bill. House has passed it three times but the Senate has not voted. Conservatives call it dangerous class legislation and expect efforts to defeat it. Debate may hinge on a tied committee or split support, with a report expected after holidays.
Washington report notes a House Naval Affairs hearing on education and rank for naval dentists. Leading dentists urged passage of a bill to create a Dental Corps with proper rank and pay, replacing the current yeoman rating for shipboard dentists.
A noon dogfight between a brindle English bull and a terrier drew a crowd of about a hundred under the Eighth Avenue elevated structure near Fifty-third Street. No police were present until the brindle gained the upper hand and spectators intervened with kicks. The terrier was carried off by its owner and the Englishman walked away with the leash.
A crowd of intoxicated men, turned away from the City Lodging House for lacking funds, attempt to sleep at Bellevue Hospital to endure a cold night. They hoped hospital stay would provide shelter though it entails work and multi day holds.
In a heated scene two intoxicated men feigned illness to gain admission to a hospital ward. One shook violently and exchanged winks with a companion, while the doctor summoned aid. After questioning, both admitted drinking and their tremors continued as twenty five patients were admitted.
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