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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1900
Page
7
Old soldier backs the proposal to create a war college board as part of military reform. Different arms of the service would be improved and a program of ten military problems to be studied is outlined.
General Ludlow and advisors discuss creating a war college to co ordinate training across West Point Fort Monmouth Port Leavenworth and other schools with an advisory body for policy and operations The project envisions integrated courses plans of campaign and inter service cooperation and a stronger naval army understanding. A separate note reports Russell County committee throwing out a primary result and ordering a new April vote amid party disputes.
President John Skelton Williams of the Seaboard Air Line says severing ties with the Southern railway and Merida Central in December caused no heavy losses. He notes steady business growth since December 10, with annual net earnings near 2 million dollars and a surplus around 1 million. March will see through lines completed and two hundred miles added, with January earnings up about 100 thousand and February likely higher. rolling stock limits remain the main constraint.
From Fort de France Martinique on February 2 reports say bands of forty to fifty agitators roam the island trying to stop work. An earlier cane field fire damaged Francois and a new blaze at In Trinite sank three lighters with thirty tons of cane each.
Paderewski’s second Atlanta recital drew a standing ovation with extended applause and encores. The program mixed Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Strauss, Liszt, and Mendelssohn, highlighting Paderewski’s pedal work, light touch, and powerful climaxes.
Washington observes Washington's birthday with closures across executive departments and businesses. Patriotic events include Sons of the Revolution at the National theater and the Children of the American Revolution at Columbia theater with medals for Spanish-American War volunteers. The address at the National praised U S power, McKinley diplomacy, and open-door policy.
President McKinley addressed the eighteenth annual Loyal Legion district banquet in Washington. He praised Civil War comrades and Union unity, spoke of renewed national solidarity, and called for dedication to Lincoln's enduring cause. Brigadier General John M. Wilson presided as host.
Washingtons birthday observed on the Texas border with extensive celebrations in Laredo. Excursionists flocked from Texas Indian Territory and Mexico as business paused and streets glittered with flags. A parade featured Tenth U S artillery police Mexican Ninth cavalry band San Antonio and other civic groups. Public events included a burro brigade, bull fights, ship model, fireworks and concerts as celebrations continue tomorrow.
Washington's birthday was observed across the island with stores closed and a theater program. Governor General Davis and Bish, Blink, and Whipple gave patriotic addresses to about 344 attendees, with a chorus of 100 schoolchildren and a military band. In Paris a banquet at the Hotel Continental honored Washington's birthday, with American and French flags, remarks on Franco American friendship, and Yale student musical entertainment.
Day observed in Lima and Havana with flags displayed at the American legation and consulate and government offices closed in Fravana. Only the university building noted as decorated while others remained plain. Dr Siegerts Angostura Bitters touted as a South American appetiser curing dyspepsia.
The House debated the Porto Rico tariff bill with speeches by McCall of Massachusetts and Brantley of Georgia among others. McClellan argued inhabitants of Porto Rico are US citizens with constitutional rights. Grosvenor defended treaty support and critiqued Democratic stance. Moody of Massachusetts warned of privileged relief and argued for constitutional spirit over mere policy. The session extended into the night.
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