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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1902
Page
5
The article notes the voluntary wage increases among glass workers as evidence of supply and demand dynamics. It highlights there is no sentiment or union concession behind the raise, but rather a bid to attract more workers due to increased business needs.
The amount raised is insufficient to cover all expenses and an appeal is made to Republicans in Indiana to contribute. It is sincerely hoped many Indiana Republicans will send contributions to Hon. Anion B. Hunt, secretary of state, Indianapolis.
A column argues the Ways and Means committee should ease Cuba sugar duties if beet sugar can meet U.S. demand without protection. It questions Oxnard's shifting stance, cites beet sugar growth and price support, and warns keeping high duties benefits few vs. tens of millions of consumers. It urges protection be tied to long term industry growth and market supply.
Mr Henry Norman Liberal MP and journalist exposed a series of state secrets through inquiries to the British Foreign Office about European powers during the Spanish American War. Germany France and Russia denied any pressure actions against the United States, claiming no such plans or deals existed. Russia stressed its aim for amicable US relations and non involvement in any collective measures.
The piece notes that negotiations failed due to US wartime energy and recalls Britain as a steadfast ally. It asserts current powers are friendly and credits Mr Norman's Interpellation for coordinating rapid statements that pressed them to clarity.
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Hay will open talks with Colombia to draft a protocol outlining terms for the United States to gain rights and duties to complete the Panama canal. The plan seeks a perpetual strip of territory with policing and regulatory powers, replacing the flawed 99 year concession to the Panama Company. The State Department aims to secure a new, definite treaty while avoiding past entanglements, amid Latin American support for U S canal construction and Colombia’s political turmoil.
Two speakers at the Reform Club of Boston debated Philippine policy. One, Cornell President Schurman, urged independence once prepared, and a Filipino legislative body as proposed by Secretary Root. The other, Mr Walsh of Philadelphia, argued government officers promised independence and bear responsibility for the war. The Journal notes no evidence implicating UMW President Mitchell after a thorough inquiry into integrity.
A brief humor exchange features Mr Jones lamenting savings since marriage and Mrs Jones teasing, while a Life Bookseller joke centers on a salesman who claims to judge historical novels without reading them, then admits to having read one.
A humorous exchange notes a man annoyed by frozen pipes and failed heating, while the Catholic Standard discusses irregular habits. A light regional quip contrasts perception of humor with a neighbor’s drunkenness and a mother praising a genius, ending with a teaching of grammar and clothing.
Washington Post reports the Indian affairs chief issues a circular order demanding male Indians cut hair and both sexes stop face painting. Agents are to report progress by June 30, with enforcement tactics proposed including employment and ration sanctions, guardhouse detention, and curbs on dances.
Philadelphia Record reports on a New York physician who inoculated a young woman with a virus from a tuberculous cow. He touts ethics and science to gain free publicity by informing reporters of his experiments and patient care, while other doctors rely on patient advertising. Critics say the tactics blur ethics and attract many curious consumptives.
Ex Secretary of State John W. Foster testified before the Senate immigration committee against the Mitchell Chinese exclusion bill and similar measures. He argued such laws violate treaties with China, urged preserving 1868 Burlingame treaty provisions, and warned against applying exclusions to insular possessions like Hawaii. Major General O. Howard endorsed Foster's points as witnesses described alleged fraud by Chinese migrants and inspectors.
Louisiana planters and manufacturers oppose Cuba concessions arguing they would cripple local sugar production. J D Hill of New Orleans cites vast Louisiana investments, Caribbean sugar naturals, and warns the sugar trust would benefit from concessions while urging protection of domestic industry.
Havana crowds gathered at the Tacon Theatre for a reciprocity meeting led by Senors Mentoro Zayas and Dolz. A procession to the Governor General's palace delivered resolutions calling for U S Cuba reciprocity and recognizing the Washington Cuban Commission as island representatives. The American Club sent cables to Roosevelt and other leaders urging reciprocal ties.
Indianians Conservative reports from Washington that Indiana representatives show restraint on Cuban reciprocity. Michigan beet sugar men circulate a petition to back beet sugar protection. Representative Crumpacker signed, others defer until pending legislation is finalized for careful review.
Washington January 23 The House agriculture committee voted 12 to 5 to report a stricter oleomargarine bill than the original Gront. Amendments expand tax and coloring restrictions to white imitations and those coloring uncolored butter. Opposition proposals were rejected. Henry of Connecticut to report the measure as amended.
Washington January 23. A House judiciary special panel nears final form of a bill to curb anarchists. It envisions death penalty for attempts to kill or assault the President or successors, treats accessories as principals, and punishes advising or advocating attacks on U S officers. It also bars aliens who advocate overthrow and punishes conspiracies against foreign rulers. The panel plans to report soon.
Secretary Root testifies before the House insular affairs committee advocating a homestead law to allow locals to acquire up to 100 acres, arguing denial fuels unrest. He calls for repeal of the Spooner amendment, development of railroads, and promotion of industry to unlock timber, coal, and minerals. In Washington, Oklahoma statehood hearings begin before the Territories Committee with Delegate Flynn pressing for separate statehood.
Sydney Clark and others present a view supporting inclusion of the Indian Territory Oklahoma in any statehood plan. A delegation member from Indian Territory opposed statehood in this era. Tomorrow's hearing will focus on separate statehood for Oklahoma.
Rep Clark of Missouri introduces a joint resolution expressing sympathy for the South African republics and urging Britain toward a favorable settlement. The measure would be sent to the British government and to Presidents Kruger and toyn. Senate Indian Affairs panel favors a report on Rawlins resolutions to investigate Indian reservation land leases. Rep Dick of Ohio proposes militia efficiency bill agreed by state officers. Senate Commerce panel set hearings February 6 on the London dock charges bill.
In Minneapolis a petition seeks to restrain Great Northern Railway from transferring Great Northern stock to the Northern Securities Company. Milton L. Bodden and Sophia Barth Chapman hold 400 and 1 shares respectively. The suit alleges the merger violates state laws and aims to preserve independent operation of the defendant railway. The attorney general and counsel plan to file further briefs. Governor Van Sant will push for legislative funding.
Washington January 33 Mr H B Martin chairman of the joint committee of the American Antitrust League and District Assembly 4 Knights of Labor has sent Attorney General Knox a letter asking for his conclusions on petitions seeking action against unlawful trusts. The committee notes a promise to examine papers and inform conclusions made September 11 remains unfulfilled. It seeks to amend the September petition by adding a section on the Northern Securities Company alleging restraint of state railroads and commerce. The letter calls this a second offense and urges prompt Justice Department action to protect the people. It recalls December 21 documents presented to President Roosevelt with charges against the Eastern Railroad Association and asks what has been done.
In a Union League Club speech Taft says free trade between the Philippines and America would be admirable if the government could be run without indirect duties. He urges removing the Dingley tariff to fund governance, then a gradual tariff reduction as trade grows.
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