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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1901
Page
1
General Funston reports the capture of the famous insurgent leader at his hiding place in Isabella. The captive is conveyed by steamer to Camp Aguinaldo for detainment and further handling by authorities.
Officials discuss future of Aguinaldo with informal talks and no fixed plan. The government has long aimed to crush the rebellion regardless of his capture. His role directing attacks against American forces prompts a possible shift in attitude, with options including trial, execution, clemency, or amnesty. The military decides punishment, subject to presidential determination.
General Frederick Funston leads a small force through Isabella province on Luzon to capture Aguinaldo. The plan involved deception and a staged prisoner maneuver, aided by gunboats Vicksburg and Albany and allied troops, ending with Aguinaldo's capture aboard the Vicksburg. Kansas Governor Stanley hails the feat as a Kansas achievement and a turning point in the Philippine trouble.
Washington officials welcomed the news but awaited verification. In Lincoln, Bryan urged caution until confirmation. Chicago General Otis expressed gladness yet declined further comment. Boston's Sixto Lopez doubted the report but noted other considerations beyond Aguinaldo.
Morgan engages with peace envoy delegations amid ongoing strike negotiations. Competing factions press for concessions as leaders seek a breakthrough to halt disrupting industrial action.
President Mitchell and three national executives attend the Pennsylvania district meeting with a parallel session of the national executive committee in Indianapolis. Action on Mitchell’s report here will be wired to Indianapolis for prompt ratification. Seven western members will join the Indianapolis gathering. Fred Dilcher and Chris Evand head there from Scranton.
In Louisville Kentucky on March 27 the United Mine Workers and coal operators agreed on a price of 75 cents per ton, an average daily labor wage of 1.82 dollars, and an eight hour workday. The settlement affects 2000 miners and 46 mines.
Washington March 27 Director Merriam reports three more arrests in St. Marys Maryland tied to census frauds. Joseph Ching Leonardtown lawyer and ex enumerator Goyter face charges of aiding ficitious returns after Goyter allegedly listed 199 extra residents. Bail set at 1500 dollars each. Bowles another former enumerator was arrested locally but not yet moved to Baltimore.
Mrs Nation arrived from Cincinnati and spoke at the Phoenix hotel before an audience at the opera house. Her address on The Home Defenders praised her Kansas experiences and urged Lexington women to close saloons. A slumming tour followed with several saloons visited and police keeping crowds back. She prayed with inmates and later at the police station for improved conduct.
A mob invaded the Galesburg jail seeking Ed Jackson accused of murdering engineer Charles Rowe. Sheriff Matthews protected the jail with armed deputies as hundreds of townspeople gathered. Jackson was secretly moved to Monmouth. the committee found no prisoner, and the mob dispersed.
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America issues a call for a meeting in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on Friday at 10 o'clock. The gathering will involve presidents, secretaries, and executive members to discuss union affairs.
Tacoma March 27 a vast order from the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads will import 2000 Italian laborers from the East to work on construction in Washington and nearby states this summer. They replace oriental laborers and are expected to arrive early next month, the largest West sent for white labor.
China rejects the Manchurian Convention and suspended negotiations prompt a formal British protest. France considers a fall out of the Pigtail Warriors as tensions rise.
Shanghai reports Count Lamsdorff has delayed the Manchurian convention after China pleads for imperial consent. China raises 50,000 troops to defend Yanetse forts amid fears of Russian reprisals. Eight anti Christian rioters are beheaded at Changsha in Hunan. China will keep collecting Manchurian dues.
Pekin dispatch says French commander Baillou has permission to fight if attacked as he moves from Pekin toward Hwalla. French force about 1500 faces Chinese 25000 amid plans to sweep foreigners out and secure a route toward Shansi. Americans lauded for municipal governance as thousands petition to stay in Pekin.
In Pekin on March 27, reports say China had not signed the Manchurian agreement when the time expired. A London Missionary Society missionary was killed east of Tientsin by Chinese brigands, sparking fears for travel in country districts. Foreign troops control Shinan, and indemnity talks may be delayed.
St. Petersburg reports from March 27 indicate a Russo-Chinese agreement is near, with negotiations continuing and terms likely similar to those demanded. Mongolia and Turkestan are not in the draft, which covers Manchuria only, and promises or threats may diverge from actual actions as Japan weighs compensation and security guarantees.
Britain protests to China over a Manchurian accord while the United States Japan and Britain oppose signing until Chinese troubles are settled. The note through Sir Ernest Satow signals a broader alignment with Russia and Germany, stirring diplomatic quarters.
Wu Ting Fang, visiting New York, warned that a Russian seizure of Manchuria could lead to China's dismemberment if other powers permit it He urged that American intervention would be the most effective aid for China, noting he has no other information beyond newspaper reports.
A Washington dispatch reports Kogoro Takahira the Japanese secretary to the legation in London saying Japan has exchanged notes with Russia and that no position on Manchuria can be stated yet. He affirms Japan aims to safeguard peace and the interests of all parties as negotiations continue.
A United States Consul report shows Great Britain built 1,442,471 tons of commercial ships in 1900, far ahead of all other nations combined, with warships bringing totals to 1,510,835 vs 1,053,792 for others. In three years foreign output doubled while England rose 50 percent. England built eight ships, including the Minnehaha at 13,403 tons, amid subsidy growth. The US produced 358,557 tons with Deutschland at 16,502 tons being largest, followed by Germany and France.
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