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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1901
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a standard and newsstands in Chicago with garbled place names and dates, producing an unreadable snippet about a second class sail matter.
A Helena report describes chaotic legislative activity as an eight hour bill stalled in the House. An odd resolution was introduced by the Silver How delegation claiming the seventh assembly kept its pledges and adjourned at 10 o clock the next morning.
The article discusses abolitionists and slavery's reach into U S territories, arguing the Constitution did not create slavery but recognized its existence where established by law. It contrasts views that Congress could ban or permit slavery in territories and notes the central clash over whether territorial populations could form slave law before statehood.
The text contrasts abolitionists urging freedom under a higher law with pro slavery arguments and cites cold constitutional law. It then shifts to royal finances, detailing Queen Victoria and the royal family incomes, duchy revenues, and similar stipends, noting large sovereign fortunes and German and Prussian rulers earning substantial sums.
The piece argues President McKinley and Secretary Spooner back a cautious stance on Philippine issues. It notes administration secrecy, possible bias in reports, and suggests a minority Democrats representation could probe without charges of treason. The scene centers on McKinley, Spooner, and the island governance debate.
The Salt Lake Tribune attacks claims about Indian Territory unrest likening it to the Philippine conflict. It argues the Tribune misframes troop deployments, ignores treaty contexts, and ignores the distinct nature of local clashes. The piece contrasts that with Senator Teller’s silence and notes various political and newspaper reactions.
A collage of biographical snippets references the late C Alsclosea and property in Sur Pranenseo, with mentions of P Huntington railroad ties, a presidential nomination, and sermons. The text weaves in academics from the University of Pennsylvania, Anglican clergy, and figures like Duke of Abercorn, plus remarks on Antarctic expedition plans and funding, ending with a quirky note about a street vendor known as King George.
The article argues against raising soldiers and against a congressional committee to investigate the Philippine situation. It predicts a committee would reveal the war is not over and that loyalty claims require stronger supporting facts. The Standard wishes for such a panel but doubts its immediate establishment, noting the president is not ready.
The fragment hints at Bismarck scoffing at Edward's military uniforms and hints at plans by Mrs Nation and Colonel Roosevelt operating in two different ways. It also notes Mr Lannin to arrange a day of eulogies for the departed.
A Washington era critique contrasts young citizens with idle militarism, condemning schoolboy militias as harmful to national character. It references figures such as Roosevelt and debates about West Point style instruction, noting public skepticism of militarized youth and the strain on education.
The committee of the whole organized with Fine chairing as McGinniss, Toole, and MacGinniss spar over amendments to an eight hour employment bill. Debates cover constitutional validity, time checks, wage impacts, and the bill’s expansion to smelters and related works. The measure passes engrossing stages with no final vote, and the speaker plans to sign.
Amid tumult and shifting motions the Montana Senate adjourns to 10 oclock after long debate. Speakers rail against reform, pay bills advance, and resolutions honor Queen Victoria while discussing peddlers incense for veterans and mining claim cations. The chamber schedules further action at 8 oclock tomorrow, with committee reports on bank supervision and wolf bounty law.
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