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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
7
Washington May 26 The house debated a diplomatic and consular bill amid calls over tightening Chinese exclusion across all classes except coolie labor. Proposals included educational tests and minimum funds for entrants as amendments passed or were rejected, with party disputes and procedural protests surrounding the vote.
The Senate approved an agricultural appropriation of 7.8 million dollars and added an amendment demanding inspection of fresh meat for domestic consumption. Other bills passed. canal issue remains unfinished business as session ends. In the House, a verbal clash between Cooper and Hepburn arose over alleged agreement on the express company amendment to the railroad rate bill amid rules and conference tensions.
The Senate opened debate on the agricultural appropriation bill as Hale criticized 30 day post leave for federal workers outside Washington calling it a growing practice. He warned of a patronage push and suggested government employees could face pensions as part of the issue. The Senate passed the free alcohol bill as it arrived from the House. In the House Cannon used no quorum tactics to derail a division on the diplomatic and consular bill. The confrontation produced 222 votes for, 21 against, with 19 present.
Washington May 23 Senate diverts its session to the immigration bill after approving several noncontroversial measures. Major debate centers on the provision for supplying in
Democratic members signed an endorsement urging Williams to continue filibustering to speed statehood bill action. Drafted by Henry of Texas and circulated by Beall of Texas, the plea calls for roll calls on all motions and to raise the no quorum question whenever feasible.
Speaker Cannon expressed confidence in the house clerks yesterday amid a filibuster over paying Samuel Lee $10 000 for expenses from his 47th Congress contest. Williams of Mississippi asserted a clerk recorded a member as voting though that member was not in the city.
May 22 reports show the senate dedicating most of the session to the immigration bill with McCumber denying a Tribune claim about the railroad rate bill. House proceedings saw Gardner delaying diplomacy bill action with a brief filibuster while Republicans held a quorum and moved to debate immigration. The Pend d Oreille dam project and Alaska Central railway extension faced moves in the same period.
The house committee on interstate and foreign commerce spent three hours debating the railroad rate bill and voted to disagree with all senate amendments and send the measure to conference. They will not seek instructions for house conferees and did not object to the court review provision on Interstate Commerce Commission orders.
Washington May 22 revival of the question whether the bill admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory will be added as a rider to an appropriation bill. The proposition was discussed by a friend of the president but no suggestion came from the president.
Fragments show No 7 and No 5 trains from Corvallis to Albany with arrival times around 6:00 PM and 6:40 PM Regular Sunday service. Text is garbled but indicates timetable entries with departure Corvallis and arrival Albany.
A compact map-style note lists all way landings with streamers associated to Bailey Gatzert Regulator Dalles City Metlako.
Connecting at Lyle Washington with the Columbia River and Northern Railway the Klickitat Valley Steamer runs daily to Goldendale with connections to Portland trains. The steamer reaches The Dalles each day except Sunday, with meals served and good accommodations for teams and wagons. For rate details and reservations contact S McDonald Portland agent.
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