Deficiency Bill Passes House Amid Panama Labor Controversy
Washington reports note the urgent deficiency appropriation bill totaling 15,216,103, includes a clause exempting Panama canal foreign laborers from the eight hour law. The session also set up private pension bills and the Mann general bridge measure for Monday. Senate coverage discusses Algeciras and Santo Domingo policies affecting Panama Canal approaches.
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Oklahoma and Arizona statehood vote in congress
The house passed the statehood bill by 194 to 150 after a long debate. Oklahoma and Indian Territory would form Oklahoma, and Arizona and New Mexico would form Arizona. The constitutions must ban liquor sales to Indians in Arizona forever and in Oklahoma for two years. Senate debates focused on Morocco Santo Domingo and the Algeciras conference with Money opposing administration policy and Heyburn backing Santo Domingo annexation.
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Heyburn
Lawmakers Reach Statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory
Washington scenes show Speaker Cannon in firm control as the house adopts the administration’s statehood plan for Oklahoma and Indian Territory after tense debate. Across days the senate and house discuss railroad rates and Panama canal provisions, with Hepburn bill moving toward final committee approval.
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Hague Delegates Chosen for The Hague Conference
Secretary Root announced American delegates to the packing conference at The Hague: Joseph H. Choate former ambassador to England Horace Porter former ambassador to France and Judge Rose of Little Rock Ark ex president of the American Bar association. Additional delegates may follow depending on Russian representation with further secretaries stenographers and interpreters to be named.
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Joseph H. Choate
England
Horace Porter
France
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Little Rock
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American Bar Association
Newlands Opposes Philippine Tariff Bill in Senate Hearing
Senator Newlands concluded his statement against the Philippine tariff bill before the Senate committee. He argued subsidized prices would be cruel to Filipinos and warned the bill would create an artificial price gap versus the world market, harming the local economy.
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Spooner Defends Moroccan Conference Policy in Senate
Senate hears a three hour exposition by Spooner on the administration's stance regarding the Algeciras Moroccan conference and Santo Domingo. The eight hour law cannot be altered for Panama Canal work and canal commissioners must not receive extra pay beyond salaries, as amendments to the urgent deficiency appropriation bill are considered.
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Philippine secretary sought as de Tavera resigns
Manila dated January 23 reports T. H. Pardo de Tavera resigns from the United States Philippine Commission saying Filipinos should have a portfolio. His move prompts talk of a Filipino delegate in Congress and Ide receives widespread congratulations on his appointment as governor.
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Irrigation Engineers Center Conference in Washington
Irrigation engineers of the Agriculture Department directed by Elwood Mead hold talks in Washington to map the coming season. A P Stover of Oregon and H O Raschbacher of Idaho attend the meeting focusing on water resources use and drainage challenges.
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Oregon
H. O. Raschbacher
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Reat Lyte and Columbia River Railway Merger
Readable fragments indicate Reat Lyte and the Columbia River while referencing the Northern Railway OG. The note suggests a historical corporate linkage or ownership change affecting regional transport lines along the Columbia River corridor.
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Columbia River & Northern Railway
Goldendale Lyle Portland Steamship and Train Schedule
Goldendale and Klickitat passengers learn Sunday through weekday connections via Yalep trains at 7 a m and N trains at 5 15 p m from Lyle to Dendale with arrivals around 7 35 p m. The Dalles steamer route departs 6 30 p m daily except Sunday with a 7 00 a m Monday start. R and N trains link with Goldendale at 6 15 a m to steamer portage to Portland arriving about 6 p m. Meals on steamers and good wagon accommodations are noted. For rates and reservations contact the Portland general office.
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