Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 February 1903 — In the National Capital. [ARTICLE]

In the National Capital.

Republican leaders agree to push Panama canal treaty in order to secure ratification before March 4. Senator Morgan makes first move in opposition. The fortifications appropriation bill as reported to the House carries 5T,093,043, being $205,012 less than the current luw. The bill contains no new legislation. President commuted to life imprisonment the death sentence pronounced against George Barclay nnd James Brummett, who were convicted of murder in Oklahoma. President Roosevelt Jias accepted nn invitation to attend the'bieentenniu) celebration of the birthday of John Wesley to be held in New York Feb. 28. He will be one of the principal speakers al celebration.