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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1901
Page
1
General Frederick Funston receives a presidential appointment to brigadier general for his daring 1901 capture of Emilio Aguinaldo. Disposition of the prisoner remains unsettled and officials anticipate his next move in the affair.
Washington announces major general Lloyd Wheaton and brigadier generals Jacob H. Smith and Frederick Funston in the regular army. The conference included President and Secretary Root with Adjutant General Corbin. Corbin also sent promotions to General MacArthur in Manila.
Washington reports the war department released a cablegram to General MacArthur praising General Funston and the army and navy for the Balanan expedition. The message notes Aguinaldo’s deportation is unresolved and reiterates amnesty terms for Filipino rebels who lay down arms by May first. Aguinaldo remains a captured insurgent with no terms offered yet.
Cap tain Kernan Captain Kenley and other U S officers guard Emilio Aguinaldo with Colonel Vollia Dr Barcelona as he occupies a deluxe apartment in the Malacanang palace following his capture and confinement in Manila.
Aguinaldo remains under guard in Manila after capture as crowds jeer him and reflect on his future. Reports say many Filipinos favor American authority and see his deportation as one option, while others urge leveraging his influence to aid pacification. Also noted are General MacArthur praising Manila nautical academy cadets and TD M Carman awaiting Washington orders.
Washington reports suggest the army may not enlist the 100000 man force after Aguinaldo’s capture. Officials foresee quick collapse of the insurrection and want MacArthur’s views before deciding. The new act sets 65000 to 100000 as the enlistment range with discretion resting with the president.
New York March 30 Attorney William D Horn blower for executors of William Marsh Rice seeks to compel Albert T Patrick to file a general assignment of Rice property and of stocks and bonds for chemical and photographic testing claiming the will of 1896 and the assignments are forgeries Surrogate Fitzgerald granted the application today for testing and authentication proceedings
Metz March 30 A court martial condemned Lieutenant Reuger to six years penal servitude and dismissal from the army for shooting at Lieutenant Adams to prevent a duel between his brother and Adams. A prior court martial had sentenced him to 12 years imprisonment.
Provisional President Castro is named by Venezuela's constituent assembly in a cable from Caracas. Senor Pulido, the Venezuelan charge d affaires in Washington, reported the appointment on March 30.
Newark police chief Hopper arrives in Los Angeles to take back Charles L. Boller who is charged with embezzlement and forgery.
In Helena a courtroom clash erupted when attorney R I Clinton called Col. W F Sanders a liar after Sanders objected to sale conditions on the Childs ranch. Sanders son Louis P Sanders reeled in a fight in the corridor, bystanders breaking up the scuffle as Clinton recounted the day’s events.
At the University of California Berkeley field day Roy Service, a junior, broke the coast mile record by 3 3/5 seconds with a 4:32 4-5 time, surpassing Dave Brown who held 4:36.
Actor Roland Reed died in New York City at his mother in law Mrs Rush home after a long stomach cancer battle. Funeral plans directed by Ed win Forrest lodge include burial in Woodlawn cemetery with pallbearers named and a funeral date to be set. Reed, born in Philadelphia, left a daughter and had deep ties to the acting world and the Actors Fund.
The Weekly Dispatch reports Lord Salisbury is gravely ill with Brights disease and may resign as premier by end of April. Doctors have not issued a public bulletin, and specialists were summoned as the illness worsened. A royal messenger and family hopes persist for a Riviera journey.
Herbert Gladstone MP for West Leeds issues a letter accusing the government of weak management in South Africa and the Irish question. He argues for Liberal policy change and openly questions royal or public appeal to abolish the House of Lords, a bold suggestion provoking liberal reaction.
In Boise on March 30 a U S court under Judge Beatty enjoined Idaho from barring healthy sheep from Utah from entering Idaho for grazing. Free sheep deemed disease free by State Inspector Lowe and U S Inspector McBirney may enter but may be quarantined if later found diseased. The ruling favors Utah interests who argued state law violated interstate commerce. The case reflects a long running Idaho Utah dispute over summer grazing and quarantine authority.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Great Falls reports a record 1,891 names on the voter rolls after registration closed tonight, the highest count in the city's history.
The city faces a peculiar election with many registered voters yet thin public debate. Democrats appear strongest though cross-party divisions from the bar and populists blur lines. Observers await a result as parties claim no clear preference.
Washington March 30 The itinerary for McKinley's trip to the Pacific coast is still provisional with many elements subject to change. The president aims to avoid large speeches and crowds though some set addresses are planned. A public reception drive is to be featured and the route remains unsettled as Secretary Cortelyou cannot yet provide an approximate plan.
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