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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1900
Page
5
An appeal to homemakers elevates baking results with Royal Baking Powder. It claims superior lightness, sweetness, and flavor in cakes biscuits doughnuts and crusts versus alum-based powders. The ad offers a free Royal Baker and Pastry Cook collection and warns against unsafe alum powders from 100 William St New York.
UK and Portugal deepen alliance signals as Queen Victoria praised by King. Pott the Dutch consul in Lorenzo Marques figures in a web of Boer War era influence. Lisbon protests neutral breaches. Kruger travels, and tensions mount with Britain fearing a Dutch-Transvaal network.
Recalled as a routine step the two ministers from Lisbon and Portugal are said to be temporarily absent with no plan to resign. Count De Solir travels to Lisbon to discuss issues surrounding the Netherlands consul Herr Pott in Lorenzo Marques and the diplomatic fray.
The article argues that a minor quarrel between Holland and Portugal could threaten European peace. It claims Portugal relies on British support and Portugal risks credit pressure, while Holland has allies. any open hostilities might draw in Teutons and Latins, recalled as Napoleon era stakes. Queen Wilhelmina is noted for firm diplomatic stance to protect Dutch honor.
Numerous shipbuilders submitted bids for cruisers and battleships under congressional cost caps. Firms including Cramp & Sons, Newport News, Fore River, Bath Iron Works and New York Shipbuilding offered prices for sheathed coppered and unsheathed hulls, with some proposals to shorten completion times. A naval board will review bids while Secretary Long praised the results.
Representative Tayler of Ohio introduces a measure for federal prohibition of polygamy aimed at uniform marriage and divorce laws. He asserts the effort seeks to end polygamy beyond mere legal uniformity.
The Imparchtial newspaper says the break in relations between Holland and Portugal is very serious and attributes it to British intrigues. It also claims Portugal is now under the tutelage of Lord Salisbury.
Washington reports a calm Senate day with no business beyond an executive session. The record notes a ship subsidy petition from the Southern Industrial Convention and discusses typhoid fever concerns in Washington. Teller debates in opposition to the Hay Pauncefote treaty, arguing canal construction should not await Britain’s consent.
Republicans in the Pennsylvania delegation meet to discuss reapportionment and whether to increase House membership. Acheson opposes expansion, Sibley favors a higher ratio, with PA aiming for one representative per 200 000 people, preserving thirty seats. Senator Penrose attends a census committee conference.
Washington notes detail a proposed single six year presidential term and seven year vice presidential term in a constitutional plan. Guam governor's October report notes continued island prosperity. Boutelle's navy captain appointment after resignation from Congress advances. Hawley signals next army bill hearing. W C T U pressure cited on army canteen beer sales. Dickinson confirmed as Jersey City customs collector. Hawaii delegates election challenge heard. Fitzgerald proposes inquiry into a Turkish claims warship purchase. US Court of Claims reviews Civil War troop payment claims from several states.
Mr. Payne, chair of the ways and means committee, reported the war revenue reduction bill and signaled an early call after the appropriation bill. Due to centennial exercises, the House will convene at 3 15 and adjourn at 5 55 this session day.
The Military Academy appropriation bill moves to the House committee on military affairs next Tuesday. A resolution urging the Secretary of War to investigate alleged hazing of Cadet Booz at West Point is expected to be favorably reported at that time.
Washington reports the Cabinet focused on Philippine coinage. A plan to mint distinctive silver dollar coins with a gold value near 50 cents could ease trade where Mexican currency prevails. The cabinet also debated a war revenue act cut, opposing more than 30 million dollars.
Washington December 7 The House committee on naval affairs unanimously selected acting chairman Representative Foss of Illinois to the chairmanship vacated by the resignation of Mr Boutelle of Maine.
Machinery dry goods and furniture for sale or purchase advertised in The Times for special days Wednesday Saturday and Sunday in the For Sale and Machinery columns.
The deep waterways commission backs a 21-foot waterway from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario via La Salle and Lewiston and Lake Ontario to the Hudson via Oswego and the Mohawk Valley. It finds the 21-foot plan more economical than a 30-foot route with greater value per cost and notes all routes are U.S. funded.
Washington reports the Commissioner General of Immigration shows 448,572 immigrants arrived last fiscal year, with 304,148 males and 144,424 females. Cabin passengers add 65,635, bringing totals to about 514,000, with notable entries from Switzerland, Spain, Austria Hungary, and Italy among others.
Washington December. John Joy Edson, chairman of the inauguration committee, announced committee appointments including a service chair and second vice chairman Sinnesse Roensie by name.
The Times reports Democrats in the Senate plan thorough hearings on the ship subsidy bill and a final vote without filibuster opposition. Senator West will propose a repeal of a provision blocking American registry for foreign built bottoms. Republican critics from the West may oppose final passage while Democrats seek to sway Speaker Henderson.
The newly elected Porto Rican representative F Degetau is en route to Washington to join the House. His status as resident commissioner leaves his floor participation in doubt though he will likely aid committees on Puerto Rican legislation and may gain floor access in time.
The President nominated Colonel John F. Weston to be Commissary General of Subsistence with brigadier general rank and Captain Frank B. McKenna to be Inspector General of Volunteers with major rank. Weston is Assistant Commissary General of Subsistence and McKenna serves in the 47th Infantry. The nominations were sent to the Senate from Washington on December 7.
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