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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1906
Page
3
A speaker argues that deep study has made Americans wiser about the Constitution than many citizens. He contrasts U.S. diplomacy with past opinions and warns of bribery in Congress, ring corruption, and other alleged abuses, citing excerpts from his work.
Excerpt discusses the limited legislative influence of the President in quiet times, the Senate’s ability to complicate but not settle policy, and a Secretary of State’s unfettered initiative to embroil abroad. It notes corruption minor in Congress, and announces James Bryce’s appointment as US ambassador, with voyage timing and related commentary.
An old advertisement for Undertakers W R Speare of 940 F Street N W promotes first-class service on affordable terms. Also lists Hindle and Bayliss makers with phone numbers 4280, 4251, and W837 for contact.
The piece discusses Bryce's American Commonwealth and its reception, noting Roosevelt's backing and the author’s praise of Bryce's grasp of U S politics. It analyzes Bryce's views on Congress bribery, impeachment, presidential powers, veto use, and foreign policy, and considers whether Bryce could serve as ambassador to the United States while critiquing American democracy.
Paris expects Ambassador McCormick to receive the grand cordon of the Legion of Honor as a token of U.S. France friendship. Gen Horace Porter is noted as the only American ambassador to attain this distinction, alongside Victorien Sardou who will gain the grand cross after thirty years on stage. Florida and Carolina Resorts offer Seaboard Air Line service with two daily trains and Pullman dining cars to Pinehurst.
Rev. D. J. Stafford Rev. John Vans Sehaick Edgar H. Gans and others stir Washington audience with anti war church rights appeal. Picture wrongs of the church and call for religious liberty in a defiant public demonstration.
A packed Columbia Theater heard Washington Catholics and clergy denounce the French government’s confiscation of church property. Speakers attacked Clemenceau and Briand while urging Christian unity, religious liberty, and public protest worldwide. The meeting passed resolutions demanding a fair treatment of the Catholic Church in France and sent copies to the French ambassador and press.
A fragment discusses the King and demagogues facing the guillotine, noting Italian troops guarding the Vatican and surrounding the King's palace as a point for contemplation.
Boston Catholics meet at Faneuil Hall to protest France’s government action against the church. The Catholic Union sponsored the gathering, endorsing four resolutions sent to Pope Pius X and denouncing France for violating international law and the rights of religion.
Rome December thirty eight The Vatican reports no surprise at the French Senate approving the amended separation law and says the Pope will address French Catholics during the application phase. The form and timing remain undecided. Cardinal Tripe died leaving one million dollars to the Pope. Maritime movements list arrivals at New York and European ports.
President Roosevelt plans another turkey hunt at Pine Knot after a failed attempt near Green Mountain. Dick McDaniel will guide him at 6 am while the party attends Christ Church St Ann’s Parish services. After church they return to North Garden by evening, with the trip ending tomorrow at the private Pullman.
The plan, if approved, would attach the car to the Washington and Florida Limited, scheduled to arrive in Washington about 9 30 this evening.
The President and Mrs Roosevelt will receive the New Year greetings of a large Washington crowd. A formal reception sequence is outlined with arrivals from 1 am to after 4 pm, forming in the Blue Red and Green Rooms. Marine Band will play throughout. Officials, diplomats, judges, lawmakers, military officers, and civic groups are listed for the day’s ceremonial receiving lineup.
Under orders from the Federal government the transport Warren at the San Francisco port will be prepared for a voyage to the Orient carrying government supplies for famine relief in China. Secretary Taft’s message to Maj. J. B. Bellinger requested how long to outfit the ship and he replied one week. the transport is to sail at once. The officer indicated the China mission aligns with prior dispatches, though not explicitly stated in orders.
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