AMERICAN POLITICS.
BAREFACED BRIBERY. THE NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 23, 12.55 a.m. Washington, August 22. In the Senate, Senator Penrose admitted receiving 5000 dollars during 1904 from Archbold, on behalf of the Standard Oil Company, but declared that it was intended for the Republican campaign funds. Roosevelt knew of Archbold's contribution. Penrose alleged that Roosevelt made a .second demand for 30,000 dollars from Avehbold. Senator Culberson seized the opportunity to press his Bill forbidding campaign contributions by corporations. The debate was adjourned. The House adopted the conference's report on the Naval Appropriation Bill, providing for one battleship and a number of auxiliary cruisers and submarines, at a total expenditure of 25,000.000. The Bill will now go to President Taft.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 82, 23 August 1912, Page 5
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122AMERICAN POLITICS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 82, 23 August 1912, Page 5
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