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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1905
Page
4
Federico Degetau resident commissioner from Porto Rico delivered his maiden speech in the House opposing the Porto Rican provisional regiment. He urged abolition of the unit, praised American citizenship, and declared Porto Ricans are fully American. The debate continued with attacks on the army transport service and related measures.
The Senate continued discussion on the statehood bill with opposition by Stone and a call for further action after noon. The House completed Army appropriation review and planned a vote at session start as Degetau of Porto Rico delivered his first speech, praising U S citizenship while questioning provisional troops. Humphrey attacked the transport service as wasteful, urging private shipping, while Hull defended it for soldiers comfort, and De Armond backed Humphrey. Bartholdi reported on the Interparliamentary Union, noting Roosevelt's arbitration treaties. The retired pay amendment passed 2¢ in a separate vote slated for today. House adjourned at 5.
The Senate heard Missouri Senator Stone push for an amendment taxing all allotted Indian lands in Indian Territory to fund self-sufficiency, arguing tax relief would hurt the Territory’s treasury. Bailey countered that Congress cannot tax one citizen of a State while relieving another. the session adjourned in executive session. The day also covered fur seal compensation debates, a House hearing on coasting trade discrimination, and multiple congressional notices including a welcome for an International Prison Congress in this city and bills for a New Jersey district court judge and Mount Airy public building funding.
President Roosevelt urged Senate support for a plan to boost American trade abroad by creating six commercial attaches in the State and Commerce departments. Loomis would select from seasoned consuls to study foreign markets, report on conditions, and aid U.S. manufacturers. The program would cost about $600,000 annually and assign attaches to Europe, the Mediterranean, the Americas, Asia, and a reserve, with flexible postings and diplomatic ties.
A largely Irish delegation met Speaker Cannon to press for a House bill to erect a Commodore John Barry statue in the District of Columbia. The measure, introduced by Driscoll and backed by Senate sponsor Kearns, has passed the Senate and received committee support. The group cited Barry’s naval service and hoped the statue would spur Irish Americans to support the navy. letters of endorsement were read from church and fraternal leaders, politicians, and veterans groups.
Senate debate centers on whether to delay articles of impeachment against Judge Swayne. Senator Platt argues against postponement, citing justice and potential reorganization issues. Some senators prefer delaying until a new Congress, while others press for immediate consideration. Separate bill seeks $1200 to Methodist Episcopal Church South trustees in Morehead City for Civil War losses.
A minister from Albany Wisconsin cites two cases of nervous prostration in musicians and children improved after using Grape-Nuts. He notes that the product’s sugar particles aid digestion and that its wheat and barley elements supply phosphate of potash and albumen for strengthening brain and nerve centers.
Capitol reports Chairman Hepburn will introduce a comprehensive plan regulating railroad rates. A court for rate decisions may be created. hearings continue as railroads and officials push for urgent action while the Senate waits to see the House plan.
Representative Stephens of Texas introduced a resolution asking the Interior Secretary to supply copies of contracts between Mansfield McMurray Cornish and the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for citizenship case legal services. The measure seeks details on fee approvals, amounts paid, and the authority of the governors to bind the nations, including whether a $750,000 fee was allowed. It also inquires if governors sought over a million dollars from the citizenship court and the reasons for such requests.
New York Jan 19 The American Protective Tariff League endorsed Speaker Cannon on tariff revision at its 20th annual meeting. A resolution urged leaving the tariff unchanged until benefits clearly outweigh losses. The group called for shifting merchandise examination to ports and appointing special examiners under the Treasury Secretary. Officers were elected: Charles A Moore president Augustus G Paine vice president Joseph E Thropp second vice president Wilbur Walemon treasurer and secretary. New officers join a four year board including Calvin Wells William Whitman O M Ferry A J Cordier Homer Laughlin. The only change was William Whitman of Massachusetts elected to the board replacing James Phillipe Jr.
Secretary and Representative Payne introduced the Philippines tariff bill in the House to be sent to the Ways and Means Committee for discussion. It raises crude opium duties and manufactured opium duties and empowers the legislature to suppress opium traffic. The bill includes the opium commission report urging a three year government monopoly to allow limited sale to confirmed Chinese users before total suppression.
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