Amend Banking Law Leaders Pass Measures in House
The House passed three bills shortly after reconvening including a banking reform permitting real estate for security, incorporating the National German American Alliance, and a naval affair provision. The German American clause sparked Hed discussions on hyphenation while bankers urged passage to aid farmers and curb stock speculation. The chamber prepared to reconvene at noon.
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Algeciras Treaty Moves to Senate Vote December 12
Senate committee favorably reports the Algeciras treaty and places it on the executive calendar for a December 12 vote. Democrats require a resolution disavowing US regional responsibility, affirming peace and trade aims, while Monroe Doctrine language limits European interference. A three senator subcommittee drafts the resolution.
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Uncle Joe Cannon Delivers War Claims on Philippine Churches
Speaker Cannon faced a House crowd as a message from the President on War Department and judge advocate reports regarding $353.08 owed for church use by American troops in the Philippine Islands was read. He suggested referral to War Claims or Insular Affairs committees, and the chamber resumed its business.
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Congress Condensed and Bills Passed in Short Session
The House of Representatives adjourned briefly after a busy session in which troops were called up but not deployed, and a resolution sought correspondence on the Japanese question. Key actions included approving measures for a National German American Alliance headquarters in the District and permitting national banks to act on certain estates, with adjournment set for noon today.
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Lodge Against Child Labor Bill Prohibits Involvement in Production
Senator Lodge introduced a bill to ban import or shipment of goods made by minors under fourteen and regulate those aged fourteen to sixteen with schooling proof. The measure carries penalties including fines up to 500 dollars and up to one year in jail, with stiffer penalties for subsequent offenses.
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Tariff Revision Caucus Circulated by Ames in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Republicans move to form a tariff revision caucus before holiday recess. Representative Ames will circulate a petition seeking sixty signatures, aiming to mobilize support across regions. He notes a growing national sentiment for revision and plans to push for a special session after the current one.
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Ship Subsidy Bill Faces Deadlock In Committee
The Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will discuss the ship subsidy bill but is likely to report nothing. With Mlack of New York and McDermott of New Jersey absent, the panel leans nine to seven against reporting. Watson of Indiana opposes the bill as written and favors a compromise aiding South American and Orient routes. Several Republicans and Democrats are listed as either opposing or supporting reporting, making a favorable report unlikely.
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Grov enor Oblivious as Ohio Delegation Toasts Douglas
Ohio lawmakers traded greetings as Albert Douglas of Chillicothe was escorted to the House floor. The member elect held a prolonged levee with Buckeye Republicans while Gen Charles Grosvenor, unaware, watched from the gallery. Douglas later met the President and top officials in Washington, recalling a Harvard classmate trout gift.
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Senate Ends Polling Committees For Nominations
In an executive session the Senate barred polling committees to gauge support on nominations. Only former Senators' nominations may bypass standard reporting. Cabinet picks were left pending due to lack of committee meetings, with Metcalf’s Navy post and Moody and Bonaparte cases awaiting action.
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NO ISLE OF PINES TREATY AND CUBAN ANNEXATION SIGNS
Influential Republican Senators say signs of the times in Cuba favor annexation and will not push ratification of the Isle of Pines treaty this session. A new administration treaty may be negotiated but sovereignty would remain with Cuba. Postponement could last over a year while Cuba’s future develops.
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Le Lacy Urges Probation as Federal Policy
Judge Le Lacy of the Juvenile Court urges probation as a modern treatment for criminals and has sent his reasons to the President for Congress consideration. He also submitted supplemental papers on child labor sent to Congress yesterday.
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Critic of President Defends Californians On Schools
Special to The Washington Port from Baltimore reports Judge Peter 5 Grosscup in a critical view of President Roosevelt's message on Japanese policy and state control of schools. He argues treaties cannot override state education. He cautions on naturalization rules and warns of centralization, with remarks on trusts and proposed reforms.
Roosevelt Bryan merge highlighted in World analysis
The New York World reports on a Roosevelt Bryan merger view, noting Bryan's push for a federal income tax and campaign finance publicity, and Roosevelt’s call for a federal income and inheritance tax and criminal law enforcement. It cites differences on trusts, corporate control, and railway pooling with a focus on a historic, extraordinary political development.
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Sims After the Railroads Wants Smoke Law Applied
Representative Sims of Tennessee seeks to bring railroads in the District under the local smoke law. He plans to introduce a bill today arguing railroads should not have more privileges than local firms cited for violations.
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Kurino Credits Roosevelt on School Question in Paris
Japanese Minister M Kurino praised President Roosevelts San Francisco school stance as not foreseen yet essential for most favored nation equality. He stressed valued continued good relations amid Pacific competition between Japan and United States. Congress to amend Constitution on Divorce: Rep Brick introduces amendment to empower National Legislature to set divorce policy.
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President Roosevelt Receives Positive Reception for Panama Message
President Roosevelt reports a favorable reception from Congress and the public to his message, though he expects criticism. He rode long in rain through Rock Creek Park after a busy White House day. Labor on the Panama Canal and wage inquiries dominate his discussions with officials and labor leaders, with a December 17 Panama message planned outlining wages. Several lawmakers and officials, including Hinshaw of Nebraska and Underwood, visit the White House, signaling support and differing views on reforms and subsidies.
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England's Asiatic Problem and Roosevelt's Message
The piece notes President Roosevelt's Congress message on Japanese treatment in San Francisco schools and its ripple effects in Britain. It cites Britain's veto of a Transvaal Indian privileges ordinance and Australia’s tariff offer linked to yellow seamen, arguing anti Asiatic sentiment spans regions and offers a global lesson.
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Virginia Rep Maynard proposes million loan for Jamestown Exposition
Representative Maynard of Virginia introduced a bill authorizing a government loan of 1,000,000 to the Jamestown Exposition Company secured by gate receipts. He also proposed changing the exposition dates to run from April 26 to November 20, 1907.
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