Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 January 1903 — In the National Capital. [ARTICLE]

In the National Capital.

Representative Fowler reported to the House n bill providing for an elastic currency. Naval affairs committee of House adopted naval increase program ns provided in appropriation bill. The Kaiser sent President Roosevelt a book entitled, “The Reform of the High School System of Prussia." It 1* rumored that Congressman Cnunpacker will be a candidate for Governor of Indiana. Says he isn’t ready to talk about it. Senator Lodge introduced resolution proposing tariff retaliation against European countries that discriminate against United -States. The Navy Department wants 5.000 young men for new ships, and prefers western boys because of their character, courage and high intelligence. Hubbard T. Smith, vlcc-cotisnl general, Cairo, Egypt, is serltusly 111 of Bright’s disease. Ills home'll in Vincennes, Ind. Diplomatic bill passed by House after Slayden (Texas) hnd declared United States consuls a disgrace, and that one representative ift Mexico pawned an American ting for 40 cents to get drink money. Gen. Grosvenor (O.), in a recent House debate on nrmy appropriation bill, tried to prove that Democratic party was wiped ont last December; Champ Clark (Mo.) said that Democratic President will be chosen in 19Q4.