America Faces Boxers and China Policy in 1900
President McKinley urges strong action on the Boxer outrages and Chinese reforms while detailing the siege of foreign legations in Peking. He notes the relief effort, heroism of legation guards, and the need for united Western powers to ensure treaty rights and stable trade in China.
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Pekin
China
Yangtse
Tsung Liuamen
United States
Philippines
Taku
Legation
Legations
Peiho
Langfang
Yamen
Baron von Ketteler
Wrntes
Conger
United States Policy and China's Armistice in 1900
The narrative details U.S. actions during the Boxer uprising, noting McKinley era aims to rescue the legations, secure treaties, and prevent further harm. It covers allied relief efforts, the march to Tiankin and Beijing, and the eventual relief of the legations, while outlining postwar diplomacy on indemnities and guarantees for foreign rights. It also references broader international trade efforts and Latin American treaties.
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Washington
Conger
Wu Ting Fang
Pekin
Taku
Coaital
United States
Philippines
Liscum
Chaffee
Hesiwoo
Tungchow
French Republic
China
Russia
Court of Arbitration
The
Hague
Colombia
Sanclement
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Cleveland
E. P. Alexander
Dominican Republic
Jiminez
Ozama Bridge
Civil government plan after rebellion ends and military funding urged
The commissioners call for gradual civil administration with natives preferred for civil posts. They urge applying fundamental American government principles, expanding regular army to 60 000 with 100 000 possible. Finances propose a 30 million tax cut, an 80 million surplus, and lower expenditures. McKinley backs ship subsidy bill amid strong foreign trade results.
Ratifications and State Actions on International Treaties
The document notes the exchange of ratifications of a treaty with Argentina on June 2. It describes Austro-Hungary’s handling of naturalized citizens facing military service evasion, including expulsions and protests. It mentions Belgium urging ratification of a liquor trade convention and a Brussels conference on industrial property set for December 11, 1900. It highlights concerns about patent protection abroad and effects on American inventors and producers.
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Belgium
Africa
Western
Pacific
Brussels
The Paris Exposition and American Exhibits
The Paris Exposition spotlighted American goodwill with France and the display of diverse resources and manufactures. Exhibitors faced delays, rising costs, and logistical challenges as they tried to assemble a complete national exhibit amid strong global competition.
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France
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Great Britain
Italy
Tallulah
Congress
McKinley
Senate
House of
United Action
Szechuen
Shantung
Hoxers
Marine Guard
Prince Tuan
Manchuria
Sir Claude Macdonald
FE. G. Squires
Myers
United States Marine Corps
President William McKinley
Jerence Deelboed
Ly Ged
Tsung Iyamen
Junge Tu
Chang Yen Hoon
Pechin
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Rockhill
South America
Bolivia
Post Office Department
Brazil
Acre
Merchant Marine
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