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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1905
Page
6
The Washington Post announces mail preparation options including daily Sunday editions, with the offer stating one year and one month terms for daily and Sunday issues. Details indicate inclusion and exceptions for Sundays and Sundays plus daily editions.
The document argues against punishing Cadet Meriwether, contending the review could unjustly condemn a valorous student. It asserts he did not break academy rules and fought under unwritten naval college traditions. The author insists a harsh penalty would misuse authority and shame a courageous cadet.
In recent sessions Democrats urged national control of campaigns, while calling for strict adherence to the Constitution. The writer argues for state responsibility in electors, critiques party interference, and urges transparent fundraising and receipts reporting to curb campaign money abuses.
A heated House session ends with rules adopted by the Fifty eighth Congress signaling no chance for tariff revision. Speaker control and committee power deter reform advocates led by Williams, leaving standpatters to maintain the existing Act and scenes of party discipline.
The Hon Charles Wharton of Illinois, born April 1875 in Chicago, becomes the first youth to draw national attention in the Fiftyth Congress. A lawyer and city attorney who defended public interests, he challenged Willams on the term kids. Wharton’s future retorts and wit are awaited as observers note his swift rise and potential for greater impact.
The Cumberland River navigation project draws strong support from the Nashville American as a key part of river development. It argues the fifty mile stretch below Nashville and ten miles above are navigable year round, with a plan to extend to sixty miles, boosting river trade and regional prosperity ahead of the 1900 elections.
The piece rails at Massachusetts push for free hides as part of a broader free trade argument. It mocks political maneuvers in Congress and foresees New England driving the next round of advocacy while contrasting northern and southern perspectives on tariffs and raw materials.
A clipped op ed-like piece questions Democratic prominence in a campaign mix up. It parries with references to Warren Hull Grosvenor Carter and Cortelyou, noting partisan intrigue, supposed fund sizes, and unclear congressional reach while implying broader election concerns.
The American Economist criticizes a shift toward free trade with the Philippine Islands as treacherous to standpat interests. It cites Taft's Kansas City speech proposing tariff reductions on Philippine sugar and tobacco, predicting Democratic and Republican support and arguing the plan harms insular wards and perpetuates dependence.
A stream of satirical notes and terse observations on tariff policy, protectionist pressure, and political maneuvering. The item touches Taft recommendations, Republican opposition, Democratic prospects, and various public figures, including Taft, Platt, Cannon, Yerkes, and La Follette, with side bars on insurance scandals and oddities from Washington to New York.
The article notes Lord Rosebery is unlikely to join any new British cabinet, citing his policy differences with Liberal leaders, waning trust among party ranks, distant royal ties, and health concerns. It mentions his Italy residence and family tensions, along with historical links to Bismarck and a shift from pro German foreign policy.
A 1905 Washington Post summary notes massive U S debt accounting under Treasury ex-Treasurer Ellis Roberts. It highlights bank note circulation tied to government bonds, refunding success, and the push to use 2 percent consols to secure circulation while funding debt, with projections on Panama bonds and Philippine railway plans shaping policy. It emphasizes the Treasury’s favorable status and the banks absorbing government bonds to back currency.
From the London Tit Bits Sir Frederick Treves the King's surgeon is described as the orator of his profession with inexhaustible knowledge and fine delivery. In the London Chronicle a foxhunt at Lympne drew three aged riders totaling 278 years among participants: Willam Idenden ninety five Daniel Taylor ninety three and Charles Tearall ninety.
Santo Domingo December 1 The political scene is tense as Vice President General Ramon Caceres, powerful and hostile to President Morales, arrives to work through disputes. He denies any plan to force Morales to resign. Secretary Root met with Dominican officials to discuss conditions. The Darega Relations Committee may push the Damumean treaty for Senate consideration soon.
Philadelphia Mayor Weaver notified the Secretary of War of appointing Maj Cassius E Gillette Corps of Engineers as chief engineer of Philadelphia's filtration bureau and requested leave to accept the post. Secretary Taft lacks authority to grant the leave and will seek Congress action. Gillette, normally in San Francisco, has been in Philadelphia investigating alleged filtration plant frauds. Gen Makenzie reports the Engineer Corps is short of officers but will not oppose transferring Gillette to civil service.
Secretary Taft referred a communication from Philadelphia Mayor Weaver offering to pay dredging costs to deepen the Delaware River at Philadelphia to 35 feet. He seeks the judge advocate general and chief of engineers for an opinion on whether the Philadelphia payment would remove a wartime objection to issuing the requested Senate resolution estimate.
Commissioner Richards silent on latest Oregon developments. A Salem dispatch says the General Land Office investigates alleged frauds in state lands sales. Reports claim 306000 acres of school lands passed to parties via dummy entries and forged sale certificates. It is suggested offers of exchange with federal lands may have occurred.
At a Lancaster meeting in December the Lancaster County Tobacco Growers Association decided to send a representative to Washington to oppose the proposed tariff reduction on Philippine tobacco. They vow further protests to Pennsylvania congressmen to fight the Curtis bill.
In hotel lobbies in Washington, James Francis Burke of Pittsburgh, the youngest Pennsylvania delegate, chats with friends. The piece contrasts Burke with longtime figures like Foss and Pettus, notes his push for a lawful public building, and highlights other rising politicians including George Edmund Foss, James H. Shields, Senator Pettus, Grant Mouser, and Martin Madden as they gather in the New Willard for informal gatherings and political chatter.
The Bureau of Insular Affairs named F A Molitor chief engineer of Midland Valley Railway as government supervising engineer for railways to be built in the Philippines. Bids for about 1000 miles of road will be opened in Manila on December 15, with Go. Luke B Wright en route to help open the bids and expected to reach the city soon.
Veteran senators Teller and Allison exchanged memories on the Senate floor. Teller noted he was sworn in 29 years ago and shared that no current employee was here then. Both men admitted aging and the prospect of new faces taking their places.
President Roosevelt will send important nominations to the Senate. Harry J. Benenited States attorney for Kansas succeeds John S Dean whose term expires December 1. James S Simpson, collector for Kansas and Oklahoma, to be reappointed. Endorsed by Senator Long. Franklin Lane of California to Interstate Commerce Commission member. Nominees go to Senate today.
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