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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard Publishers and Proprietors announce daily publication with subscription rates payable in advance. The paper lists office locations in Anaconda Butte Missoula and Great Falls and provides contact details including a Washington Bureau and newsstand points in Chicago San Francisco Denver and Salt Lake City.
The Anaconda Standard asserts its paid circulation is genuine. It states that daily and Sunday editions are three times larger than any Montana newspaper and that advertising contracts will be based on this guarantee.
The article contrasts Hanna’s method of testing candidates with past actions around Roosevelt Bliss and Long. It notes Roosevelt’s aggressive war stance versus Bliss and Long who urged caution or peace. It highlights how Bliss sought cabinet roles and later resignation amid New York tensions and Cabinet reshuffles.
The article notes Cuban municipal elections held last Saturday with restricted suffrage and low turnout. It highlights apathy among the educated classes fearing political adventurers control and foresees a constitutional convention, with General Wood facing protests from professionals about the lack of nonpolitical candidates.
The article portrays Senator Wolcott as temporarily taking a key role at the McKinley convention after years of opposing the gold standard and vilifying silver policies. It recalls his past stance on silver versus gold and his clashes with the Harrison administration before aligning with McKinley.
The piece portrays Wolcott as the key Republican figure who outmaneuvered silver Republicans at a national convention. It argues the party has moved to an unqualified gold standard, casting Wolcott as the chosen leader while other silver advocates are sidelined.
The New York Times attacks on Bryan are framed as doubts about his sincerity on issues like trusts and riot responses, while defending McKinley’s civil service record. The piece argues the Times favors McKinley but asserts its criticisms of Bryan reflect political calculations rather than decisive analysis of 1896 issues.
The Times criticizes President McKinley for interfering with Congress to suppress the popular will on Porto Rico. It argues his public stance contradicted private influence, reflecting a flawed character. Bryan is praised for firmness and principle, contrasting with McKinley’s supposed lack of firmness.
The piece argues the United States could intervene in China, noting Russia dominates the scene with 70 000 troops near Pekin and Vladivostok. It cites 65 000 American soldiers in the Philippines and asserts U S and Japan as effective forces, urging action in support of imperial aims.
A political confrontation unfolds over the New York delegation's choice for vice president. Governor Roosevelt faces pressure from fellow delegates as Lt. Governor Woodruff and other figures argue for his nomination. The discussion centers on unity, strategy, and the risk of nominating a candidate from outside New York.
The New York Sun quotes Lord Salisbury on future South Africa plans and argues that a confederation with self government for the Transvaal and Orange Free State is unlikely. It compares Canadian French-Canadian loyalty to Boer Afrikander dominance and suggests Britain may must keep Transvaal and Orange Free State as crown colonies to prevent armed stores and militia.
The gathering debated Roosevelt as the strongest ticket addition while Mitchell and Lautebach urged his nomination by acclamation. After clashes over Woodruff, Depew restored the Roosevelt motion and the caucus adjourned with a narrow vote in favor.
The Philadelphia Record comments on new ranks for senior generals and the adjutant general, plus potential political rewards and punishments for officers. The Washington Times criticizes life’s complexity and ornamental public taste. The Houston Post questions republican dependence on capital combines. The Cincinnati Enquirer analyzes Hazel’s bench appointment affecting Senate influence.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch notes that Mr. Boutwell, a distinguished Republican statesman, believes a fair-minded historian can mount a better defense for President Johnson than a historian or even a partisan easuist could for President McKinley. He warns of bitter Republican sentiment toward Johnson, calling the remark striking.
An article notes Chinese authorities canceled postal service arrangements from Che Foo to Tien Tein delaying messages. The cable office warned telegrams would be accepted at sender risiko as the northern Siberian route would be used. The piece accuses the Chinese government of obstructing free communication between Tien Tsin commanders and their governments.
Berlin reports continued caution over China's situation. Germany avoids the word war and hopes Pekin authorities acted deliberately. Vossische Zeitung seeks joint action with others while securing a share of rewards. Foreign officials expect possible bad news, and police actions may be pursued. Kian Chou is quiet and a German minister's death rumor is denied. The Chinese minister in Berlin cancels Friday's diplomatic reception.
President directs General MacArthur to dispatch three regiments of regulars to Tien Tain to form a 5 000 strong relief force with commissary rail and medical support. Admiral Remey to rush Oregon to Taku with extra marines from Monterey now at Hong Kong.
Great Northern Telegraph of China reports to Western Union that a reorganization with U S help may soon restore the Che Foo to Tien Tsin line via Taku. In the interim, government telegrams should be sent to the consulates at Che Foo and Tien Tsin for delivery.
A fragment notes torpedo boats are used to deliver to Che Foo as part of a naval movement. The terse line mentions the vessels making a call at Che Foo in a wartime transport context.
The French consul in Shanghai reports diminishing Yangtse complications. France will deploy an armored cruiser to Taku in June, along with the Admiral Charner and the Frianie, and two transports carrying two infantry battalions and two artillery batteries will depart simultaneously.
Paris reports the government will have 4200 troops at Taku when reinforcements arrive. Two thousand reach Taku before July 30. A cruiser division is to be dispatched, forming a strong naval force of seven modern cruisers, three first class and four second class, plus four gunboats and a dispatch boat.
A Tokyo dispatch reports the Japanese government has no contact with Pekin since June 14 and the Che Foo consulate has not reported any information about the destruction of the legations in Pekin.
Paris reports at a cabinet council M. Del Casse says the Pekin to Tien Tsin telegraph line remains interrupted. A dispatch from Shanghai states Li Hung Chang has been summoned to Pekin from Canton.
Special Dispatch from Philipsburg June 19 reports Granite county democratic convention selecting delegates and alternates for the state convention who oppose Clark. Delegates include W. J. Brown John R. Lucas M Doody George Cartier August Greenpeck Paul A. Fusz Samuel Arthur Frank Wiegenstein Werner Ziegler Peter McDermott Thomas Sughrue Al Lesser Edward Lannen. Alternates named include A A McDonald William Neu A A Fairbairn M E Doe F D Brown F H Woodbury C D Wilson Thomas Larsen Louis Decker A Turnbull Hugh Mellen Joseph Wells and Jerry Wallace
A seven story elevator plunge at midnight in Philadelphia’s Hotel Walton injured five passengers and the elevator boy. Among the wounded are J. J. Pringly of Oklahoma Territory and Brenton F. Hall of Belding Michigan who suffered broken legs. Dr. Camden of Texas and Walter Hunter of Delaware plus Marcelus West of Washington also injured. Two victims were taken to hospitals as crowds reacted with intense excitement.
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