Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 February 1902 — Washington Notes. [ARTICLE]

Washington Notes.

CoiigreßHinan Newland* has introduced a bill providing for statehood for Cuba. Porto Kicau importer* have asked the government to reimburse them for money paid for duties. Structure to cost $7,000,000 is planned for State Department and Department of Justice. Admiral Schley was given a SI,OOO piano by some one whose identity is unknown. House of Representatives will resist nny attempt of the Senate to alter tariffs by reciprocity treaties. The House passed bill appropriating $15,845 to pay for damages caused by explosion of caisson in Chicago. Secretary Root has proposed a new plan far Imndlirrg hisular affairs to rid himself of Acting ns colonial secretary.