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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1901
Page
1
Washington braces for McKinley’s second inauguration as troops civic groups and visitors flood the capital. Weather forecasters predict fair conditions for March 4 while parades and concerts are planned across the day and night.
Washington observers recount the inaugural events with soldiers securing the chamber, a grand parade expected to last four and a half hours, cadets from West Point impressing crowds, and multiple governors arriving for the ceremony. Roosevelt’s escort band and diverse visiting organizations add to the pageantry as public interest remains high.
The four seconds held talks this afternoon and may meet in Paris to decide if there is ground for a duel. If they vote yes they will set the meeting location.
Vice President elect Roosevelt spends a packed day in the capital staying with sister Mrs. Cowles. He attends German Reformed church, visits the McKinleys, hosts and attends a dinner with prominent guests including Senators Lodge Hawley Hanna and Elkins and Mrs. Eaton of London.
From Korea news, 3000 Boxers crossed from Manchuria and looted Incheng. 1000 Corean troops from Seoul and 500 from Pingyang pursued them. Russians have driven Boxers south from Kirin, occupying several villages. Alarm at northern mines and Wonsan American camp supplied for defense. Pekin reports the murder of Mrs Lindberg and the wounding of Lt Denning by Danish officer Lindberg. Lindberg killed his wife and himself.
Washington March 3 The senate and house conferees agree on all items of the river and harbor bill except senate amendments. The measure totals 49 675 006 with reductions from both chambers forecasts. Changes include Oakland harbor direct appropriation raised to 150 900 and the Union and Washington Washington appropriation of 56 250 dropped out.
A mob of sailors and dock strikers marched to the Marseilles docks and urged crews to quit ships. Police dispersed the disorder as ships delayed cargo discharge. Some vessels sailed on with cargoes undischarged while others unloaded perishables aided by consignments crews.
Senor Sagasta tells Senor Villaverde that the liberal party will energetically oppose the future ministry as the crisis solution harms the country. Villaverde says budget equilibrium is the only policy. The Herald attacks the cabinet, calling it a source of disorder with new taxes during the gravest crisis of the regency.
March 3 report notes Galli and Dumon teil arrived to meet Andre Buffet, agent of the Duke of Orleans, and to deliver a challenge from Paul de Roulede. The challenge concerns Buffet's defeat of Roulede’s assertion at San Sebastian that royalists betrayed an attempted coup.
Helena Montana March. The Helena Gun Club held its regular weekly shoot on Sunday afternoon. High winds made target flight erratic and catching birds slow. Scores show Scroggie leading in preliminary and club shoot events with multiple shooters scoring in the teens.
Senator Thomas F. Courtney of Silver Bow county is reported ill at St Johns hospital after a pneumonia scare but is stated to be better tonight.
Washington March 3 The House to midnight fought over river and harbor items and three expositions Buffalo St Louis and Charleston. Debate raged on junket charges and insular affairs while a special committee visit Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines was debated amid tense attendance by inauguration crowds.
King Edward arrived in London this evening after his voyage from the continent.
London reports General DeWet lost many men and stores during the Cape Colony incursion but escaped with the bulk of his commando. Commandant Herbog crossed the Orange River with him, while Hamilton found false leads near Phillipstown Colesburg. Dispatches describe continued Boer pursuit and widespread troop movement.
In Colesburg area on Friday March 1 Boers including General DeWet and former President Steyn crossed the Orange River at Lilliefontein near Colesburg bridge by swimming with horses.
In Ponce Porto Rico the Californian with 500 emigrants for Hawaii was detained by authorities amid reports of ill treatment and slavery. Police boarded the ship and removed four children and five adults after awaiting Governor Allen's instructions. The vessel then sailed to New Orleans.
Washington March 3 The conferees on the Sundry civil appropriation bill report further disagreement on items including three appropriations for St. Louis Buffalo and Charleston ex tions 260 000 for Governor's Island buildings memorial bridge across the Potomac increased appraisers in Boston Philadelphia and other cities refunds for Hot Springs buildings and Fort Sheridan soldiers home. Agreement is reached on purchasing the old Corcoran art gallery in Washington for 300 000 instead of 392 000 as in the senate amendment.
A 5000 strong torchlight procession in Havana marched from the Marts theater to the governor general's palace. A delegation presented a petition to General Wood urging unconditional independence for Cuba. The event greeted by Wood with a cordial reception and three cheers for the United States.
The burial and funeral services for William M. Evarts, who died in New York last Thursday, were held in Windsor. A special car carried his remains, with family members present except Mrs. Evarts and Mrs. Beaman. A morning family service preceded public rites at St. Pauls Church, where Rev Dr Goddard officiated. The church, site of Evarts marriage in August 54, drew a large crowd amid abundant floral tributes. Pallbearers were former farm employees, and interment followed at the Aseuther cemetery.
Cape Town reports the hubonte plague is spreading with five deaths among colored residents since yesterday. Ten colored persons and one European are hospitalized amid widespread concern and isolation of contacts.
The senate committee on post offices and post roads presented retiring chairman Beoater Wolcott with a loving cup in Washington on March 1.
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