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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
8
Washington report details Republican anxieties as critics argue President McKinley’s outreach to Lord Salisbury and the London press signal weakness. The piece contrasts Hay’s use of “intervention” with British refusals, and notes internal party strife over foreign policy and the Hay-Faunceфote pact.
New York March 21 French liner La Gascogne sails for Havre with orders to seek any trace of the missing steamer Paulie which departed for Havre in February and has not been seen since except a German sighting. Captain Lemoine of Alexandre Pixie reports four days spent off course with extra lookouts for the missing freighter Paulie but found no signs or wreckage.
The sale of late Augustin Daly's collection continued in New York at the American Art Gallery with a large amount of antique and modern furniture draperies rugs and relics disposed of. Afternoon bids brought about 10.44 as galleries crowded with spirited bidding for tiger and bear skins and other items from Daly's theater.
In a heated session minority leader Richardson urged order as McPherson withdrew a war attorney remark. Lentz of Ohio challenged the allegation, defending himself while accusing McPherson of selective decency. Other speakers debated the urgency deficiency bill, and rural delivery plans for Georgia moved forward with July rollout.
Speaker Henderson expressed personal views favoring an eight hour work day after a meeting with President Gompers and labor federation officials. He said a worker under eight hours is preferable to longer hours and that Congress should consider the bill, though no specific action or timetable was set.
Representative Dinsmore of Arkansas introduced a resolution requesting State Department information on any correspondence with Great Britain about the alleged detention and censorship of official mail addressed to Charles Macrum, former U.S. consul in South Africa.
San Francisco authorities brace for plague despite no confirmed cases. A large team searches for disease breeding sites to prevent introduction while investigations into three Chinese deaths yield no link to black fever.
Large group of recruits heads for Manila from Port Schuyler and Fort Slocum with infantry and artillery units. More raw recruits to Fort Slocum for immediate training as they join the Sumner transport at Brooklyn on Saturday.
Washington March 1 General Joe Wheeler visited the war department to report his return from the Philippines with officials deferring a decision on his military status. A plan to place Wheeler and General Lee on the retired list as brigadiers depends on Congress and may affect Wheeler’s eligibility for a House seat.
General Emilio Nunez Civil Governor of Havana visits Philadelphia on leave and outlines Cuba’s improved condition despite drought and war damage. He notes large tobacco exports, a smaller sugar crop, and a capital shortage hindering recovery, while inviting American capitalists to invest, disputing American views on unsettled governance delaying investment.
Admiral George Reme to take over the Asiatic squadron command in San Francisco en route to Manila. He will leave Portsmouth soon after for San Francisco and board a steamer around March 1. The transfer follows a conference with Secretary Long and involves accompanying Admiral Kempff on a division to waters near the Pacific.
The flagship Philadelphia with Admiral Kautz aboard reaches Acapulco on its voyage to the Isthmus to safeguard American interests. It is headed toward the Corinto area in Nicaragua to monitor developments and protect national stakes.
In a superior court consent verdict in the receivership case of Greenwood & Co. et al against John Mc Moore Company et al, the receiver C. L. Pettigrew was paid 550 for services. The amount in receiver hands was 321,796 with costs and advertising first to be paid. Various creditors and firms are listed with specific amounts, including Greenwood Co. 625 46 PN, Star Shoe Company 1459 25, and others, with interest from May 1, 1898. The article notes the Congressional Record and printers’ remarks about the supervisors’ docket.
Atlanta plans an interstate fall fair with events at Gate Cite and nearby venues. The fair runs from October 6 to 17, featuring attractions, governors race coverage, and local promotions as Henry County Weekly notes Atlanta’s upcoming festival.
The police board refused to recommend allowing Jhi Weld to retain his license after a prior revocation and a fine for keeping his place open after 14 arlock. Marvel Woodward explained the governing law, but the board did not act. Weld faces possible future action with no evident support from the board.
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