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Washington Letter on Porto Rico Tariff and Politics
A Washington Letter critiques two constitutional violations by the Republican majority over Porto Rico tariffs and discretionary treasury spending. It cites Senatorial opposition, the Democratic stance, and looming battles over imperialism, franchise amendments, and the 1900 election, noting jabs at party leaders and potential junketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
U.S
Dingley
Bailyao
United States
Congress
Jones
Arkansas
Senate
Philippines
Supreme Court
Foraker
Root
Cuban
Long
House Naval Committee
Newport News
House
Pettigrew
Secretary of War
Corbin
Thos. J. Morgan
Col. Morgan
Representatives
RaveiGu
N.C
Marek
Republi
Calterer Cart
Duncan
North Carolina
Betat
Russel
Butler
Frank
Dancan
Holton
Russell
Chicago
Walker
Linney
News and Observer
South
Mr. Williams
Mississippi
Mr. Linney
Echwe
North
Fina