The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-18
Governor Durbin En- Route Home
After Lunchfng with the President
and Attending to state Business.
RAPID-FIRE GUNS PROMISED
SPRINGFIELD RIFLES FOR WHICH
THERE Is NO OFFICIAL RECORD.
Postomce Committee Chafrmanship
for Mr. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES De-
posits in Indiana Banks.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.


WASHINGTON, Nov. T.-An the In
diana Republicans will vote for the Cuban
bill. Like action is expected on the part
OF the Democratic representatives from
the State. An effort was made by Repre-
sentative Watson to-day to ascertain the
sentiment OF the House concerning the time
for vote He discovered that there
was feeling on both sides that the ear
ler the vote Is taken the better in view
OF the certainty OF the passage of the
measure Mr.. Watson found that the
sentiment in this direction was almost
unanimous among Republicans. There Is
a possibility that vote may be taken to-
morrow. Notwithstanding the order for
Thursday.
Representative Crumpacker spoke on Gu
ban reciprocity to-day. He was one of
the insurgents in the last Congress, but he
voiced his opposition in the Republican
caucus and did not carry IL to the ex-
treme OF voting against the administration
policy in the House. To-day the repre-
sentative addressed the House explaining
his reasons for supporting the Cuban bill.
He said he favored the treaty with Cuba
on ethical and political rather than
economic grounds. I'm acknowledging the
independence of Cuba" said Judge Crum-
packer, I'VE imposed conditions and limi-
tations upon her sovereignty that seriously
hampered her right to take care OF herself
In the commercial world. AS a matter of
common justice. II is incumbent on US as
far es we have the power. to grant her
equivalent benefits. Political conditions are
such as to make the treaty necessity. On
account OF the islands proximity to- our
shores. she has an influence over our pol
itics. and American influence in the island
must predominate as against every foreign
influence. 1t can only be accomplished by
closer commercial relations" Judge Crum-
packer then discussed the question of re-
ciprocity in the abstract Under the policy
OF protection as exemplified In the Dingley
law he said, reciprocity has no place,
viewed from the economic standpoint. He
contended that before adopting reciprocity
as permanent policy, the tarin laws
should be modified.
The pressure in favor of notifications in
the Cuban treaty for reciprocal trade con-
tinues IN the form OF protests and letters
asking notifications In the bill now pend
ing In Congress. Such notifications can
not be secured and 1T is impossible for Con-
gress to alter the rates proposed to be en-
tered into. for any changes in the rates
in the ratified treaty would cause the
nulment of the convention and make 1t
necessary to go over the entire ground
again. Many petitions have been received
from Indiana protesting against reductions
in rates on certain products affected by
the treaty. The rates must stand agreed
upon. as the pending legislation is merely
an approval OF the treaty ratified by the
Senate last spring.
Governor Durbin left for Indianapolis this
afternoon over the Pennsylvania. He was
accompanied by E. Ii. Nebeker. Of Coving-
ton, who has been visiting Washington for
the past week. Governor Durbin took
luncheon with President Roosevelt to-day
leaving the White House shortly before the
departure OF his train. which left at $3.50.
In answer to question. he said politics
was not discussed and the call was purely
personal.
The War Department has promised to
equip the Indiana batteries with modern
rapid fire guns in accordance with the rep
reservations OF Governor Durbin. who con-
veyed the information to the officials that
the state has 800 Springfield rifles that are
not a matter OF record here. The Governor
said he did not know where the rifles came
from and the department officials could
not solve-the mystery. An investigation
has been ordered. The Governor said to-
day he would lose no. time on his return TO
Indianapolis In having forwarded to Wash
tngton the claim OF the state for horses
and forage furnished at the West Point
maneuvers.
There was a report here to-day that the
Vice Presidency was discussed at the din
ner given by the Governor last night. THE
subjeet was discussed only incidentally"
said the Governor to-day. Il have been
cordially treated by the Indiana senators
and representatives and desired to play the
host myself before leaving Washington"
Representative Jesse overstreet is slated
for the chairmanship OF the House commit
tee on postoffices. Definite information to
this effect came direct from Speaker Can
non to-day. Whether Representative Gro
mer will retain his place on the committee
IL problematical There is report that
he will be given some other important as
slgnment.
liday will succeed Representative Watson
naval AFFAIR.". the latter having been as
signed TO ways and means. Mr.. Watson
may be givcr committee I'm addition 10
ways and means. but IL IL will be OF
minor impurtSnce.
According 10 the opinion OF those who
are keeping close watch on the subject
there Is a much improved prospect of Sc
curing legislation TO strengthen the hands
Of the Interstatc-commerce Commission I'm
fits control over rates in commerce between
the States. IL is not improbable that the
President viii i'm his message 10 Congress
take advanced ground I'm favor OF legisla-
ton along the lines desired by the CONNER
cial men and shippers OF the country. This
legislation is urged by many individual