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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1902
Page
3
Capitol observers expect the House to concur with the Senate on the Panama canal route once the Spooner amendment is cleared, with leaders holding that Panama would not become a party issue. Hepburn’s stance remains noncommittal as factions anticipate conference and possible changes in the Canal Committee.
June 20 Washington in the House Mr Hepburn chairman of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee asked unanimous consent to non-concur in the Senate amendment to the Isthmian Canal bill and accept the conference asked for by the Senate Burton of Ohio indicated Spooner amendment opposition. He said efforts will be made to return to the House at the earliest moment and that Nicaragua route supporters will not object. Hepburn’s request was granted and conferrees were named for the House Fletcher and Davey with Hepburn as chair.
Washington debate centers on Admiral Crowninshield’s criticism of Capt Dayton and requests for a report or explanation. Signor Mayor presses for public release of court findings while Moody resists making the American record public. The stalemate ends with no determined action.
The embassy learns from Rome that Admiral Crowninshield has reviewed the naval court proceedings. It is stated that Americans were not disclosed as treated harshly and the officials discuss imprisonment and treatment of officers. The ambassador's cable to Rome notes the review and its character.
Delegate Rodey of New Mexico condemns the Senate for not passing the omnibus bill admitting New Mexico Oklahoma and Arizona as states this session. He notes this is the forty sixth bill over twenty one Congresses and warns of a possible Constitutional Convention and state government formation if the bill fails.
The White House parrot, pet of the President's children, raged as workers removed plants in the conservatory. It chased and damaged palms and pots, now chained and removed from its monarch role. The bird may move to Sagamore Hill with the President, leaving Oyster Bay.
The Senate in executive session confirmed Gen. Crozier to be Chief of Ordnance. The vote was 44 to 12 with Senator Proc tor leading the opposition to confirmation.
Morristown New Jersey June 20 Doctor William H Barton pathologist at the State Institute Hospital Morris Plains died at Mount Sinai New York where he was brought suffering with blood poisoning. Authorities say the illness followed an autopsy he performed last week. Hospital officials could not provide further details.
Nearly 200 supporters of direct nominations gathered at Harlem Casino for a Direct Nomination Republican League event. Speakers, including William H. Brookfield and William E. Crosby, urged voters to choose representatives without party bosses, condemning machine influence and stressing voter independence. Governor Odell’s name was mentioned briefly amid enthusiastic cheers.
The article previews the purchase of religious orders lands in the Philippines as a step toward pacification. Gov Taft and a Vatican commission discuss a possible 30 million dollar buyout, with detailed explanation to follow by a study author in the magazine section of tomorrow's Times.
In the House debate on the Philippine Civil Government bill, Mr. Jones cites Prof. Schurman that Filipinos deserve self government and independence while criticizing costs and alleged cruelties in Samar. Other speakers, including Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Kahn, defend the army and discuss policy, costs, and the fate of forthright governance.
In Rome on June 20 Cardinal Rampolla signaled Vatican acceptance of Taft proposals on Friars lands with minor caveats. A formal agreement draft was ready for Taft today, centering on about 5 million dollars for the lands and smaller sums for rental, plus friar deportation to Spain.
Secretary Root reports to the Senate on the cost of the Philippines war. An initial $50,000 for the Philippine Commission was advanced from the U.S. Treasury and later reimbursed from the Philippine Treasury. He notes railroad transport of troops and supplies to and from the Philippines since the peace.
Baltimore June 20 The battle between U S Senator McComas and Congressman Mudd over Maryland federal patronage grows into a party leadership struggle. Mudd supporters seek to defeat McComas in re election while McComas resists Mudd picks and faces new anti McComas moves including Jackson and Airey entering mayoral and senatorial contests.
At a Memphis Democrats meeting a club to promote Richard Olney’s candidacy was formed. Olney sent a letter declining any candidacy and refusing to deliver an address, saying he is not a candidate and would be misconstrued as such.
Montreal report says the Straits of Canso Bridge Project will connect Cape Breton Island to the Nova Scotia mainland. The Straits of Canso Bridge Company formed, with a 5 million dollar budget and engineer A J Waddell overseeing surveys. The cantilever span planned at 1800 feet, 150 feet above water, linking Port Hastings to Cape Porcupine with double tracks and sea floor piers in ninety feet of water.
Mrs. Beulah Cummings once mailed a message in a rubber cork bottle from Fishing Creek Delaware Bay. A year later Captain of the British warship Thunder replied that a shark near Portugal had fish found the bottle and delivered the message.
A list of fires from Thursday night to Friday detailing addresses and damage. Notable entries include Gus tav Metz at 182 Elm Street with 25000 dollars in damage and Marie Finn at 223 West Fourteenth Street with 12500 dollars. Other properties show minor damage or trifling losses across numerous streets including Hester Street Stanton Street and Ludlow Street.
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