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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1905
Page
10
Testimony shows Senator Reed Smoot unfit for the U S Senate as the Privileges and Elections Committee weighs removal. Ex Representative R W Taylor argued that the Mormon church hierarchy places revelation above law, challenging the Senate to uphold constitutional government and the supremacy of law.
A Washington note recalls Senator Reed Smoot and the reverence for law among 20 million people, then reports Judge Taylor's opening remarks and the adjournment of a committee hearing. It also lists successful Georgetown Law School bar exam candidates and announces upcoming admission motions.
A jury in Criminal Court No 2 found Stephen A G Johnson alias Garrett Johnson guilty on perjury and presenting a false affidavit to the Civil Service Commission. Judge Gould remanded him for sentencing as prosecutors argued the statements violated federal civil service rules. Witnesses included George R Wales of the Civil Service Commission and Post Office Inspector Carter B Keene.
The Census Bureau issued a preliminary cotton ginning report requested by the Cotton Growers' Convention in New Orleans. It tallies 3,004,551 running bales for 215 counties through January 16, up from 2,266,217 last year, with state totals listing Alabama 528,316 and Texas 387,135 bales among others.
Walter L Campbell of Youngstown Ohio died in Youngstown after a career as a blind author editorial writer and former judge of the orphans court and later mayor. He lived on M Street near Connecticut Avenue and left a widow a daughter and son Allan R Campbell of New York City. Also note a lecture on Switzerland by Hon John Hitz former consul general at Shiloh Baptist Church as part of a free board of education series.
Narcisso Basso sues the United States seeking recovery of 1500 for a 1899 Porto Rico import fine. Government argues Porto Rico not part of the United States and no jurisdiction. claimant contends native inhabitants are U.S. citizens or may sue under broader jurisdiction. Case raises whether Porto Rico inhabitants can sue in the Court of Claims and whether U.S. citizenship can be conferred by treaty or the Foraker Act.
The 1904 Commissioner of Patents report notes receipts of 1 657 327 dollars and expenditures of 1 476 000 with a year end balance of 5 863 867 dollars. There were 82 148 patent applications, 30 824 patents issued, 110 reissues, 2 158 trademarks and 297 prints registered. Connecticut led in patents per population with 1 per 1 097 people. The bureau reports gains from loss claims reduction, elimination of office errors costs, and savings from rediscovery of printed patents. It also warns that a new trademark bill would raise registration volume and require more space and staff.
British and Italian ambassadors joined European diplomats at the State Department for discussions on the Dominican issue. Acting Secretary Loomis received visitors in Secretary Hay's absence, with Baron Mayor des Planches and Sir Mortimer Durand examining Santo Domingo claims and the Venezuelan situation amid limited South American attendance. Rome and London showed little interest in U S actions, as expected by many.
Haitien Minister Leger met with State Department officials to review Haitien court actions over bank fraud cases. He stated that American Minister Powell did not protest the court’s contumacious sentence against Jaeger Huber, focusing instead on legality per State Department instructions.
Senor Corea, Nicaragua's minister, told Acting Secretary Loomis he had authority to finalize two treaties with the United States to replace older ones. The accord package includes a commerce amity and friendship treaty and an extradition treaty. Neither introduces novel provisions, but reflects modern forms of such agreements.
W W Rockhill director of the Bureau of American Republics sails from New York for Europe to see his mother in Geneva and bring home his daughter who will accompany him and Mrs Rockhill to Peking leaving Washington in March. Work on the American Legation in Peking progresses rapidly as Rockhill arrives to relieve Conger. the new home will be ready for occupancy. Fourth class postmaster appointments include Maine St Albans Peter Emery New Jersey Montvale Henry Ahearn New York Pattenville Charles Hyatt Brentwood John Campbell Campville Langdon Frank Langdon North Hebron W Champang Starlake Andrew Astrella. Deputy Auditor Chew resigns. Iles Sthier chosen to succeed him. Treasury receipts and expenditures listed: national bank notes redeemed 41,633,0565. internal revenue 444,450. customs 270,477. miscellaneous 94,579. expenditures 1,640,
An analysis by John Callan O’Laughlin argues Germany pursues friendly neutrality toward Russia and supports Japan’s defeat as a strategic check on Britain and to safeguard German interests in China and the Pacific. It details German arms transfers, economic backing, and a covert understanding between Kaiser Wilhelm II and Czar Nicholas II, framed as a pragmatic alliance of rival powers.
The analysis argues Germany seeks Russian support for future emergencies rather than immediate gains. It notes Britain and Japan would back American policy against German claims in China, and that Germany still lacks readiness for war with Britain. It discusses Austria-Hungary's future partition, Adriatic ambitions, and potential European balance of power tensions.
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