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December 31, 1915
The Sisseton Weekly Standard
Sisseton, Roberts County, South Dakota
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U.S. Congress to address minor issues alongside preparedness: Colombian and Nicaraguan treaties face opposition, new Haiti treaty, Mexico talks, Philippines bill, and strong pushes for woman suffrage and prohibition amendments by advocates in Washington.
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MINOR MEASURES TO BE
CONSIDERED BY CONGRESS
Several Treaties to Be Ratified--Suffrage and Prohibition Hosts on Hand.
While the preparedness measures and means of raising additional revenue will occupy a greater part of the time of congress, other measures less important will also be considered. The Colombian treaty, which carries $25,000,000 and an apology for the land taken by the United States for the Panama canal zone and for the action of President Roosevelt, may be disposed of by the senate. Senator Stone, chairman of the committee on foreign relations, is in favor of ratifying it, but it is feared now by friends of the treaty that there will be enough opposition to defeat it. Senator Borah, a Republican member of the foreign relations committee, has repeatedly said that he would use all his power to prevent ratification.
The Nicaraguan treaty, which provides $3,000,000 for a canal right of way, will be stoutly opposed by Senator Smith of Michigan and others and may never be ratified.
A new treaty with Haiti providing for supervision of that country by the United States will be presented.
The attitude of this country toward Mexico will be discussed in the senate. But if President Carranza succeeds in crushing Villa and bringing about peace congress will not devote much time to that country.
The bill to provide a more liberal government for the Philippines may be passed at this session. The house passed the Jones bill last winter, but it did not get out of the senate committee.
The two spectacular issues before congress will be that of woman suffrage and prohibition. Large numbers of woman suffrage and prohibition advocates are coming here from the various states to make determined efforts to get votes for women and to make the capital dry. It is estimated that 300 or 400 women will frequent the corridors of the capitol for months to urge congressmen to support the proposed amendment to the constitution.
The prohibitionists are quite as determined that their proposition to drive liquor out of Washington shall be accepted.
CONSIDERED BY CONGRESS
Several Treaties to Be Ratified--Suffrage and Prohibition Hosts on Hand.
While the preparedness measures and means of raising additional revenue will occupy a greater part of the time of congress, other measures less important will also be considered. The Colombian treaty, which carries $25,000,000 and an apology for the land taken by the United States for the Panama canal zone and for the action of President Roosevelt, may be disposed of by the senate. Senator Stone, chairman of the committee on foreign relations, is in favor of ratifying it, but it is feared now by friends of the treaty that there will be enough opposition to defeat it. Senator Borah, a Republican member of the foreign relations committee, has repeatedly said that he would use all his power to prevent ratification.
The Nicaraguan treaty, which provides $3,000,000 for a canal right of way, will be stoutly opposed by Senator Smith of Michigan and others and may never be ratified.
A new treaty with Haiti providing for supervision of that country by the United States will be presented.
The attitude of this country toward Mexico will be discussed in the senate. But if President Carranza succeeds in crushing Villa and bringing about peace congress will not devote much time to that country.
The bill to provide a more liberal government for the Philippines may be passed at this session. The house passed the Jones bill last winter, but it did not get out of the senate committee.
The two spectacular issues before congress will be that of woman suffrage and prohibition. Large numbers of woman suffrage and prohibition advocates are coming here from the various states to make determined efforts to get votes for women and to make the capital dry. It is estimated that 300 or 400 women will frequent the corridors of the capitol for months to urge congressmen to support the proposed amendment to the constitution.
The prohibitionists are quite as determined that their proposition to drive liquor out of Washington shall be accepted.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Congress Measures
Colombian Treaty
Nicaraguan Treaty
Haiti Treaty
Woman Suffrage
Prohibition
Philippines Bill
Mexico Discussion
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator Stone
President Roosevelt
Senator Borah
Senator Smith Of Michigan
President Carranza
Villa
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Senator Stone
President Roosevelt
Senator Borah
Senator Smith Of Michigan
President Carranza
Villa
Location
Washington
Story Details
Congress to consider ratification of Colombian treaty with $25M and apology, opposed by Borah; Nicaraguan treaty for $3M canal right, opposed by Smith; new Haiti supervision treaty; Mexico attitude discussion if unrest; Philippines liberal government bill; woman suffrage and prohibition amendments pushed by advocates.