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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1911
Page
9
Felips Buencamino, once a Spanish hireling executive, now urges peace recalls and speaks on incendiary talks in the Philippines. He dedicates effort to advancing merchant marine legislation.
President Taft received visitors in Washington who dismissed sensational claims of Japanese spies as unfounded. He noted Philippines agitator Buencamino once received funds from Spain and discussed pacific relations, while focusing on expanding the merchant marine and potential subsidies for South American mail routes. He also pushed for Panama Canal fortifications and oil and coal leasing measures, with Alaska coal lands likely to be leased. David McCurtain named principal of the Choctaw nation in Oklahoma. Post want ads are free in The Post.
The Columbia Heights Citizens' Association debated the use of $500 raised to support the playground at Fourteenth Street and Columbia Road. After a lively meeting, a special committee was empowered to spend the funds on civic improvements. The vote kept the money with the committee pending vouchers from the Playgrounds Association secretary James E West.
One thousand delegates are expected at the National Tariff Commission Association convention January 11 to 13 at the New Willard Hotel. Delegates urge Congress to pass a tariff commission bill this session, backed by business leaders from commerce boards of trade and commercial clubs. President Taft will open the banquet with other notable speakers including Senator Beveridge.
The Supreme Court filled its two vacancies with Willis Ivan Devanter of Wyoming and Joseph R. Lamar of Georgia, each taking the associate justice oath and joining Chief Justice White on the bench. The ceremony marked a full court for the first time in nineteen months, with notable spectators including Mrs. Taft and Parker.
Iowa's W S Kenyon emerges as a leading yet flexible candidate amid a crowded field with Cummins and Byers in play. Reapportionment discussions foresee shifts in House seats as states like Oklahoma and New Jersey gain, while Michigan faces Osborn's reform moves and Taft teams with Whitelaw Reid for the 1912 political year plus Columbus Ohio banquets spotlight Harmon and other contenders.
A Baltimore committee announced speakers for the January 17 jubilation. Gov Judge Harmon of Ohio Gov elect Eugene Foss of Massachusetts Sen B F Shively of Indiana Rep Champ Clark of Missouri Sen Robert L Taylor of Tennessee Sen Joseph W Bailey of Texas Rep elect Martin W Littleton of New York Maj J C Hemphill of Virginia will attend. The program includes a mass meeting at Lyric Park in the afternoon and a Maryland banquet at Wirth Regiment Armory at night with some speakers for each event.
Special to The Washington Post Austin Texas January 3 William J Bryan guest of Gov Campbell said the issues and Democratic presidential nominees for 1912 depend entirely on Congress and its upcoming legislation He did not name specific candidates and called for awaiting Congress deliberations while expressing hope for a Democratic victory in 1912.
At the annual election of officers last night at the Shoreham Hotel G C Birdsell was elected president W R Buchanan vice president J R Sharp secretary H C King assistant secretary J H Branson treasurer Julian M Greene librarian L D Wilson and F P A Swartwout advisory board R Munp son and Martha Burritt board of censors
In Jersey City a jury quickly declares James J. Gallagher sane after hearing alienists. He faces trial tomorrow on an indictment for shooting New York City streets commissioner William H. Edwards. Edwards was wounded in the arm. the outcome of the mayoral assault awaits the full year plus one day before charging.
Representative Champ Clark of Missouri endorses constitutional amendments to elect the President for six years and bar reelection. He also urges three year terms for Congress and scheduling elections on the last Monday in August with inaugurations on the first Monday in October. He argues rules reflect stage coach era.
Dover Delaware January 3 both houses of the state legislature remained deadlocked on organization after a day of futile ballots for speaker of the house and president pro tempore of the senate. The houses recessed until tomorrow after adjournments this afternoon.
Rhode Island Governor Aram J. Pothier, inaugurated for a third term in Providence, declares opposition to choosing United States senators by popular vote. The successor to Senator Aldrich will be chosen by the legislature on January 17.
James Fora, a Negro, years old, residing at 144 I street northwest, was arrested last night by Detective Cox as he attempted to depart for New York. He faces a charge of passing forged checks totaling 100 on Washington business men. Fora is detained at the First precinct.
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