Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 34, Number 90, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 July 1902 — Washington Notes. [ARTICLE]

Washington Notes.

Reports from Philippines show cholera is alarmingly prevalent in islands. Brig. Gens. Sumner H. Lincoln and Sampel M. Whiteside, recently promoted, have been retired. Secretary Moody plans to secure recruits for the navy from among the striking miners in Pennsylvania. The House recently held first legislative session on Sunday in ninety-nine years as memorial meeting for Congressmen Cummings (N. Y.) and Peter J. Otey (Va.). Capt. Richmond P. Hobson, hero of the Merrimac, granted leave of absence on condition naval surgeon determines whether his eyes can stand lecture tours. Right of Filipinos to American citizenship is indicated by department of justice in De Yeaza suit; is not yl*t determined by Congress and no provision exists. Gov. A. N. Betts, Albay province, Philippines, reported great prosperity there following building of roads and improvements; high price of hemp bringing la money. Admiral Dewey told Senate Philippine committee -Manila was surrendered by Spanish governor when fleet sunk; he did not recognise Aguinaldo government o* salute Filipino flag. Isthmian canal bill has been made law by signature of President Roosevelt, Secretary Moody began coaling station problem inquiry, as United States ships must defend canal; land must be ceded first. Senator Hanna lost his temper over a ’ cartoon which pictured him ns a fr-end of the transcontinental railroads because Us opposed the Nicaragua caual. Representatives of dairy interests ridiculed Chicago packers’ plan to sell butterine color to housewives; declare trouble would be too great to attract buyers. A favorable report has been authorised by the Senate copmlttee on public lands on the bill creating a national park surrounding the famous wind cave in South Dakota. The purpose of the proposed legislation is to protect the cave from T