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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
18
Washington dispatch outlines a coming clash in the 61st Congress between Speaker Cannon and Col William P Hepburn over House rules. Cannon defends the Rules Committee as a majority tool. Hepburn pushes reform to give the Speakers, caucuses, and minority more power and to require frequent committee action.
France aims to strengthen its bargaining power by a new tariff revision. The tariff commission has nearly finished a project for January submission to parliament. Max rates would rise by about 3 percent on key imports including leather, rubber, metals, typewriting machines, and machinery while the minimum rates stay largely unchanged.
The National Forest Conservation League based in Minneapolis has finished its brief for the Ways and Means Committee urging repeal of the tariff on forest products. It plans to maintain an aggressive campaign until the new tariff law is enacted.
Washington December 3 the District Court of Appeals set December 10 for the hearing of the AFL appeal from the injunction issued against it by the District Supreme Court in favor of the Bucks Stove and Range Company of St Louis. Briefs on contempt against Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison were filed today and a decision on contempt is not expected for at least two weeks.
Ohio wife reports husband improved after six months on Grape Nuts diet plus milk and eggs leading to weight regain and restored health. She notes their six month old baby gained seven pounds after starting the same cereal with warm milk. The letter promotes Grape Nuts as a health remedy with a call to read The Road to Wellville and mentions Pestum op Battle Creek Michigan.
President elect Taft refused to discuss cabinet details and possible roles for Theodore Burton. Reports from Cleveland suggested Burton may be offered Treasury or State, though Taft and allies say no decision until official list is ready. Burton says he is a candidate for Ohio Senate and notes varied rumor. Howells protests gas powered boats and asks federal help to curb river noise on Piscataqua and Portsmouth Harbor.
Washington reports that the President's annual Message will be read on Tuesday in the second session of the 6th Congress, instead of Monday. The Senate will adjourn to honor Senator Allison after appointing a committee and new members are sworn in. The House plans to adjourn after swearing in new members and notifying the President, with Tuesday likely spent on the message.
Washington reports the railway mail service handled 21,650,549,74 pieces of mail with 36,565,361 requiring special attention. A new Oregon Washington Idaho Alaska division is urged, plus clerk travel expense and retirement measures. Savings from new weighing reduced road payments by 434,720 and net yearly saving of 2.229 million. Alaska freight expanded to 48,000 pounds midwinter, and parcel post rates to several nations were cut from twenty to twelve cents per pound.
Governor Magoon met with Secretary Wright in Washington to discuss withdrawal methods for American troops from Cuba and other governance matters. He praised Cuban self rule and noted no need for police duties during his two years as governor. Wright reaffirmed the plan for complete evacuation of Cuba.
Postmaster General Meyer approved a new special delivery stamp to go on sale within ten days. The design departs from the usual US format, adopting a French style that is artistic yet plain, square about one inch, in dark green, featuring an olive branch entwining a Mercury hat. The corners bear specific inscriptions U I c in the upper left and U. S. Postage Special Delivery in bold letters in the lower right.
Philadelphia authorities arrested Harry Greenburg his father David Greenburg and Bessie Welz after recovering $5000 worth of stolen merchandise in the Greenburg home in the wholesale district. Rolls of cloth valued at $2000 a trunk of glass silverware and general merchandise were found much packed for shipment bearing the Bowery firm address.
Washington authorities report Senator Knute Nelson pressed to repeal the timber and stone act at the National Conservation Commission session. He and others debated the law used by speculators to acquire vast public lands at low cost and sell at large profits, with Dennett warning the government cannot curb the traffic under the act. He cited nearly two million acres taken in the last year.
Washington December 3 Charles H Treat United States treasurer notes a last year deficit of 58 070 201 against a prior year surplus 84 236 586 The annual report emphasizes rising government expenditures rather than falling receipts and details money supply growth per capita and banknote dynamics including gold certificates and currency circulation figures.
A typhoon off Hatsú Island in Kawatsu Bay destroyed 35 Japanese fishing boats and reports say 350 fishermen perished. The incident occurred yesterday as vessels were swept to destruction in calm seas and strong winds.
Seventeen fishermen perished as a coastal gale over 48 hours drove ten vessels ashore along Newfoundland. Three crews drowned while others were lost to the blizzard and heavy snow as ships broke on rocks. Residents of Newfoundland fishing villages were affected by the storm that began Tuesday evening and intensified into a northerly gale.
Albany news notes Commissioner R A Pearson warns Sanitary Officers of possible dangers from foot and mouth disease now present in Western New York. He urges watchfulness and prompt reporting, cautions about economic losses if spread occurs. Conference papers cover bovine tuberculosis, health ordinances, and hospital care proposals. The Tribune previews Cyrus Townsend Brady serial next Sunday.
A White House conference on copper furnace fumes damaging Montana forests brought together President, Attorney General Bonaparte, Ligon Johnson, Senator Dixon, and Montana farmers. The group agreed copper companies must be heard in Washington before any action. Bonaparte noted government power to compel company compliance would be decided later.
Washington December 3 officials from the Interstate Commerce Commission and Labor Department resumed talks with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers over Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg. An amicable settlement appears likely with possible concessions from both sides. C A Wilson of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen said firemen would support engineers if a strike becomes necessary, though they have no grievances of their own.
Alexander Shipoff proprietor of the Neva ferry line, one of St. Petersburg’s richest men, was sentenced to six months in prison for criminal negligence after the Archangelsk ferry sank on the Neva last April. The disaster killed thirty nine people and Major General Tyrtoff, head of the river police, was acquitted.
The Lords select committee reports a reform plan for the upper house. It proposes election by hereditary peers, with about 200 elected Lords and 120 qualified hereditary peers. Spiritual Lords would be ten, bishops appoint eight more for each Parliament, and twenty-year Commons service would qualify for a seat. Canada Australia and others would have official Lords representatives.
The Amherst library sale began in London with bibliographers and collectors from around the world. Lucid bargains included the Mazarin Bible sold for 19.25 and the Apocalypsis Joannis at 190, with a total near 50 000 from 150 lots. The sale, tied to Amherst’s financial losses, will run three days now and resume four days in March, including Caxtons from 1474 to 1499 and other rare works.
Teheran December 3 The Shah of Persia told an Associated Press representative that he supports a constitution but favors gradual development. He criticized the Mejliss as retrogressive and warned against a hastened move that could cause disturbances. He sought to train the people to value parliamentary governance while noting opposition exists. He also cautioned about unrest in Tabriz and described its population as revolutionary and largely Caucasian.
Imperial edict from Peking pledges the throne to continue the late Emperor Kuang Hsu’s policy and especially the plan to grant a constitution at the end of nine years.
In Rome the ex-Premier Fortis, now head of the majority, denounced Austria-Hungary actions in the Balkans from the Chamber of Deputies. He said Italy would not claim compensations and urged restraint on armaments to preserve peace, signaling that Italy would stay in the Triple Alliance only if freed from Austrian threats.
Vienna reports spread that Austria waits until jubilee amid rumors of war in the Near East. An imperial military conference attended by Archdukes Franz Ferdinand and Eugene and Minister of War Shoenaich heard the Emperor assure peace. Constantinople advices signal calmer conditions.
Berlin December 3 reports a sparse Reichstag session with about a hundred members present. Graef Agrarian opened the debate opposing a parliamentary system and urging monarchy, while Joseph Normann Radical urged more popular control over warships and army. The motions were referred to a business committee for report by a large majority.
Constantinople witnessed an unprecedented scene as municipal ballot boxes were carried through the streets in a two mile procession escorted by troops bands and religious bodies. The city was decorated and a festive mood prevailed. A protocol between Turkey and Montenegro resolving their boundary dispute with minor changes was signed in the city today.
A serious railway collision near Pembroke kills engineer Frederick Rowe and injures others while passengers escape unharmed. Reports cover submarine production by Germany, a collision on the Mersey involving the Friesland and New Pioneer, cholera cases in St Petersburg, Canadian railway progress, reservist mobilization in Vienna, and Tahiti island seizures. Also notes a new serial “The Rita and the Man” in Sunday Tribune.
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