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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
9
Senatorial actions on the Philippine bill include a Spooner amendment to the Hepburn canal measure and a three hour defense of the current administration during the Philippine civil government debate. The Insular Affairs Committee chair urges removing politics from island issues.
Washington June 19 The Senate approved by eight votes the Spooner substitute for the Hepburn Nicaragua Canal bill 42 to 34 The body moved to a conference with the House over army appropriation amendments and relieved Proctor Vermont from Military Academy duties with Burrows Michigan named in his place A full vote report on the canal bill is promised elsewhere.
The opening day of debate on the Philippine government bill featured a near three hour address by Wisconsin's Mr. Cooper, chair of the Insular Affairs Committee, who urged a moral as well as strategic role for U S policy in the islands. He defended McKinley era policy, contrasted it with Democratic critiques, and praised U S civilizing aims while defending actions in the war. Virginia’s Mr. Jones followed, challenging perpetual control and urging potential independence, and criticizing the friar lands purchases. The session adjourned after routine business and continued tonight.
The committee authorized Senator Penrose to report favorably on the immigration restriction bill with amendments to the educational test portion to align with the original Senate bill. The bill will not be reported until next Monday and an effort will be made to have it considered during this session.
The Committee on Military Affairs recommended favorable reports on several army promotions. Notable moves include Brigadier Generals Bates and Davis elevated to major generals, Colonels Wint Baldwin Lee and Carter and Major Blise to brigadier general, W. H. Forwood named surgeon general with brigadier general rank, and Lt Cols Augur and Noble to colonels in cavalry and infantry respectively.
Washington June 19 The President today sent to the Senate nominations for officers to fill Naval ranks including captains commanders and lieutenants Names listed include Yates Stirling C Wise Clover Breecker Smith Gheen Manders Fremont Cottman Thames Walter Seerie and others with several promotions to be captains and lieutenants as detailed in the dispatch.
Debate on the Panama route dominates Congress with Hepburn leading opposition in the House while Senate backers push Spooner amendments. The vote focuses on whether to pursue the Panama or Nicaragua canal path, with party dynamics and potential conference reports shaping the outcome.
Sen ators spar over the Isthmian canal. Morgan of Alabama relays Secretary Hay’s Costa Rican note signaling readiness to negotiate concessions for a canal on U S terms. J Clark supports Nicaragua route while dismissing Panama as a hoodoo and Allison argues for Spooner substitute amid broad public demand for a U S constructed canal.
Senate action on the Isthmian canal bill authorizes President to acquire from the New Panama Canal Company all rights and property on the Isthmus of Panama for up to 40 million dollars, plus exclusive Colombian control of a six mile wide strip, authority to construct and maintain a canal, to use and operate the Panama Railway, and to employ defenses, docks, and harbors.
Reports from the Navy Department state that experiments on the Nashville in the Mediterranean using a French wireless system are unsatisfactory. The tripod dust cohere replacement works for a fixed station but not during ship movements.
Washington June 19 Senatorial confirmations include August Wolff consul at Warsaw, Russia W Atwell attorney northern district of Texas Henry Terrell attorney western district of Texas B 8 Waite general ap praiser of merchandise Postmaster D W Morgan Franklin Pa.
Secretary Hay sends a plainly engrossed acknowledgment letter for Congress thanking him for the McKinley oration as conveyed by Senator Foraker and Representative Grosvenor. The message notes the thanks came from Congress and the Secretary’s formal reply is now on record.
Washington June 19. William F. Saunders secretary of the Business Men's League of St. Louis invited the President to visit the city and secured a promise that if possible he will be there September 30.
Telegrams from Yokohama report France bought Katal promontory near Macao for 120000 to establish a naval hospital. The site guards Hong Kong harbor approach, alarming Hong Kong and Pekin authorities who fear fortification could threaten British control and trade in the region.
In Freehold New Jersey Judge Heisley presided over a lengthy caveat hearing on the Bennett will contest. Eight lawyers argued the case while two witnesses testified about the 1901 will signed in Farmingdale with Henry M. Bennett of sound mind. adjournment set for July 2 in Long Branch.
Burglars entered the homes of John J. Dougherty Victor DuPont Jr Charles D. Everett and Dr Alfus Porter on Delaware avenue above Union and at 2204 Gilpin avenue. They took two diamond rings from Porters residence belonging to Miss Small of York Pa a visitor and member of the Dougherty household. An intruder triggered an alarm but fled. From Lewis P Bushs home on South Clayton street two gold watches and 16 dollars were stolen.
Coroner's office disclosed the man accused of pushing Katie Schiedel from 2643 North Mervine Street toward a burning leather fire scene. The incident appears connected to a blaze at Blackett Co’s plant, with authorities pursuing charges.
A slime column about one hundred metres high erupted from Mont Pelee and fell on Basse Pointe, destroying twenty two houses and covering the area with five metres of slime mud. The town and Lorraine were flooded beforehand, and Lepechur also reports damage while no lives are reported lost. Cinders continue to be expelled from the volcano rendering the northern island uninhabitable.
In Rome on June 19 the Pope has not yet accepted Taft’s settlement terms for friars lands in the Philippines, but it is strongly believed he will sign in writing Friday morning. Judge Taft and his party lunched at the American College, where the judge toasted the Pope and President Roosevelt as Rev Kennedy and students cheered.
A Caracas cable dated June 16 says rebels hold Ciudad Bolivar with no Orinoco blockade. Willemstad dispatches claim San Felipe and Yaritagua fallen to rebel generals Aular and Solagni. Valencia saw a June 14 clash as Castro’s government collapses. Maracaibo links disrupted by rebels.
The Australian Parliament grants full voting rights to 800,000 women and the right to stand for election. The measure follows New Zealand’s nine years of female suffrage, amid debate over domestic roles and political influence. Melbourne anti suffrage petitioners show mixed reactions but overall public support favors enfranchisement.
From the New York Evening Sun June 18 the Illinois State Democratic convention at Springfield avoided Bryan references and rejected a concrete silver plank. Some Chicago delegates pressed for a Kansas City platform nod, but the majority clung to general affirmations of Democratic principles. Bryan, en route to Neosho, Mo, claimed a silver plank would appear on the national platform, while Illinois Democrats signaled doubt about free coinage this year. The two year gap before the next convention leaves Bryan seeking influence, but Illinois Democrats turn away from his Kansas City platform.
A fragmented report notes an upset involving a yacht named Corona at Pans Point with unclear participants. The readable text hints at an event where Corona defeated an opponent, but critical names and specifics are missing.
In the Delaware River near New Castle on Wednesday a yacht was struck by a squall. The accident left the vessel injured but all on board were rescued. The party included Howard Eichman Joseph G. Preston Frank K. Krause and Mr. Fox who led the group.
In Doylestown on June 19 the Pennsylvan ia Division Sons of Veterans parade marked the near end of the annual encampment. The large procession included military posts, camps, civic groups from across the state. Officers elected at the Ladies Aid closing session and a morning hospital report noted several minor injuries and illnesses among participants.
A Harrisburg dispatch reports Insurance Commissioner Durham offered his post to a Berks county leader to secure delegates for Pennypacker. Durham reportedly would keep his job as governor elect to maintain unity, as many county leaders seek promises and dissension looms if any one gains the chairman’s seat before the party retires from control.
A New Orleans Record Oil Company plan to refine Beaumont oil is advancing as Joseph L Rhinock and Henry M Ziegler lead investors from Beaumont. A refinery costing about 150000 dollars will be built in New Orleans with Tom Anderson as president and Rhinock as vice president, marking a major shift in American oil trade.
A heavy rainstorm swept the city yesterday morning with about a half inch of rain in ten minutes from 9 20 to 9 30. The storm was followed by two smaller showers, leaving streets slick and damp and contributing to the day's overall wet weather conditions.
Tasos Joline will sit in Camden County naturalization court as itty applications are heard. The public session will review eligibility and petitions for new citizens in the county court.
Reading of rail service shows club cars operating along the Pennsylvania Railroad route between Philadelphia and Cape May on the West Jersey and Seashore KR line. Schedule indicates estates at Philadelphia around Mar Ua Sat with service extending along the coast.
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