Nine speeches in the house on Philippine tariff bill
Washington reports two days of debate on the Philippine tariff bill with nine speakers. Supporters Gaines Thomas Needham Garrett Gardner and Scott push reciprocity and farmer benefits while opponents Young Loud Morrie voice objections. Keifer returns to rally opposition to the bill.
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Nebraska
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Debate Over Philippine Tariff Bill Intensifies In House
On Friday January 12 in Washington the Philippine tariff debate drew in a Massachusetts idea tariff expression by Mc Call and a Filipino character study by Longworth, with a Roosevelt defense by Pou. Many speeches opposed the bill as debate is extended for two more days with sessions at 11 AM and 6 PM to close general discussion and begin amendments under the five minute rule Tuesday.
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Ohio
Roosevelt
Pou
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Senate Debates Board for Corporate Control and Tariff Clash
In Washington the senate debated creating a national board to curb corporations with Heyburn denouncing Wall Street as wielding improper influence. The session also touched on how resolutions reach the calendar and secret session procedures. In the house the Philippine tariff debate focused on party maneuvering with Grosvenor, Williams, Adams and McKinley weighing in on tariff doctrine and Japan’s rising industries.
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Heyburn
National Board For the Control of Corporations
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Street
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Senate signals hearing stance on Moroccan question
Washington January 10 Senate made clear it has heard enough for now on the Moroccan question. The message follows yesterday’s proceedings as lawmakers indicated no new inquiry is planned at this time.
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Washington
Senate
Insurgents Hold Key Votes on Hamilton Statehood Bill
Washington dispatch says Speaker Cannon has limited success wooing insurgents to the Hamilton joint statehood bill. Insurgents claim over 58 votes plus a Democratic bloc could push amendments. Two or three Republicans are reportedly won over to the administration measure.
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Washington
Cannon
Senate to probe Panama canal affairs and railroad
The senate committee on interoceanic canals will investigate all Panama canal matters the canal zone government and the Panama railroad. The inquiry starts Tuesday with possible interim meetings to consider nominations of final commissioners.
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Panama Canal
Canal Zone
Panama
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Senate Keeps Moroccan Conference Resolution in Executive Session
The senate split along party lines and voted to keep a Bacon resolution on discussing the Moroccan delegates and conference in executive business. Supporters urged a public session while opponents argued it would infringe the president’s constitutional powers as chief magistrate. In the house, debate focused on the Philippine tariff with general opposition and brief notes on Canadian reciprocity and the beet sugar industry.
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Open
Senate
Bacon
Algericas
Spain
Spooner
Senate Debates Panama Canal and Merchant Marine Bill
Washington dispatch reports the senate’s focus on the Panama canal and Santo Domingo issues with praise for congressional oversight and calls to revitalize the merchant marine. Senator Gallinger backs a law to build the merchant fleet as leaders cite McKinley and Roosevelt. House crams tariff talk with Sullivan urging Democratic revision.
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Panama Canal
Santo Domingo
Panama
Gorman
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Gallinger
McKinley
Roosevelt
New Lightship and Tender Authorized by Congress
In Washington on January 8, Representative Hepburn of Iowa introduced bills to fund a new light vessel to replace No. 50 off the Columbia River and to authorize a new lighthouse tender costing 150000 dollars to replace the Manzanita, both needed while the existing vessels undergo repairs.
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Oregon
Hepburn
Iowa
Lighthouse Board
Columbia River
Manzanita
Bills to Decide Old Claims in Court of Claims
Senator Fulton introduced bills referring Oregon’s Civil War veteran pay claim to the court of claims for adjudication and directing review of claims by Chinook bands Chehalis and Whee lappa stating lands were taken by the government.
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