Philippine tariff bill debate spans days in Congress
Washington reports show nine speeches on the Philippine tariff bill with three opposing and six supporting. Proponents Gaines Tennessee Thomas North Carolina Needham California Garrett Tennessee Gardner Massachusetts Scott Kansas urged reciprocity for cotton seed oil and Southern farmers. Opponents included Young Michigan Loud Minnesota Morris Nebraska. Debates continue with sessions planned and amendments likely Tuesday.
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Senate Debates National Board Proposals and Tariff Clash
The senate opens with Heyburn praising a national board to curb corporate power and criticizes Wall Street. In secret session, lawmakers clash over calendar procedures and Morgan’s suggestion. In the house Philippine tariff debate Grosvenor champions tariff reform amid partisan sparring. Williams cites prosperity abroad and a 1893 downturn. McKinley frames Japan as a rising industrial competitor.
Senate limits Morocco hearing focus for now
Washington on January 10 the senate indicated it has heard enough for the moment on the Moroccan question. The chamber signaled it will await further developments before taking additional action.
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Revolt Against Cannon Shapes Statehood Debate
Washington reports Speaker Cannon struggles to win insurgents for the Hamilton joint statehood bill. Insurgents claim over 58 votes with Democratic support to push amendments. Two or three Republicans are said to have been won over to the administration measure.
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Senate to Probe Panama Canal and Railroads
The senate committee on interoceanic canals will investigate all matters concerning the Panama canal, the canal zone government, and the Panama railroad. The inquiry starts Tuesday, with potential interim session to handle nomination of final commissioners.
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Senate Debates Open Session on Moroccan Conference Resolution
Washington reports show the Senate debated Bacon's resolution seeking an open session on the Moroccan delegates to the European conference in Algeciras. The measure failed by party lines and was sent to executive business. The House focused on the Philippine tariff amid Republican and Democratic arguments and discussed canal oversight.
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New Lightship and Tender for Columbian River Area
In the absence of Oregon representation in Congress, Representative Hepburn of Iowa introduced bills to fund immediately a new light vessel at the mouth of the Columbian River replacing light vessel No. 50 and to authorize a new lighthouse tender costing 150000 to replace the Manzanita.
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Oregon
Hepburn
Iowa
Lighthouse Board
Columbian River
Manzanita
Bills to Decide Old Claims Involving Oregon Tribes
Senator Fulton introduced bills sending the Oregon Civil War era volunteer troops claim to the court of claims for adjudication. The measure also refers several Chinook and Chehalis bands, including Waukiakum Mecqueclahnémuck and Whee, for land taken by the government.
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Steamer Schedules From Portland to Goldendale and The Dalles
Travel details list daily steamer departures from Portland at 7 00 a m except Sunday with connections to N trains at Lyle 5 15 p m and to Goldendale 6 15 a m. Steamer arrives The Dalles around 1 00 p m with Portland arrival by 6 00 p mMeals and wagon team accommodations noted. Rates berths and connections available through W McDonald Portland office.
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