Treasury and Foreign Affairs Message on Finances and Disputes
The document outlines executive views on national finances and foreign relations, urging congressional scrutiny of departmental reports and highlighting tariff changes with Argentina, Chilean payments, and the Argentina Brazil boundary arbitration won by Brazil. It notes improved trade exchanges and the value of arbitration to resolve disputes.
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Congress of the United States
Congress
Respectfnl
United States
Uni
Chile
Argentine
Brazil
Missionaries in China Protected Prompt Action to Stop Rioting
The United States government takes decisive steps after outbreaks of anti foreign violence in China. An American commission is dispatched from Tianjin to investigate abuses, with officials dismissed and punishments meted, aimed at safeguarding citizens and property. The move signals firm protection of Americans amid the China Japan conflict and calls for redress for wrongs against mission stations.
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China
Japan
Roperty
United States
Tien Tsin
Spain
Sivas
Slert
Turkey
Li Ia
Russia
Augelan
Sngr
Britain
North Pacific
Bering Sea
Paris Tribunal
Pacific
Aid to Citizens in Late War Noted by China and Japan
China and Japan sent diplomatic dispatches praising our assistance to their citizens during the conflict. They expressed gratitude for our aid and for helping pave the way to a resumption of peaceful relations.
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China
Japan
Mexico
Alabama
Texas
War Department
Railway Company
Alghamsé
Congress
Case of ex consul Waller and Franco American relations
The United States notes France failed to furnish the official record of John L Waller ex consul Tamatave trial for providing military information. The French delay seeks a safe precedent while efforts by the US to obtain the record continue. Also urged acceptance of a Paris 1900 arbitration expo and praise for US navy ships at Kiel canal ceremony.
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France
Hay
Sam
John Laller
Waller
United States
Tamatave
Madagascar
Militats Tribunal
Fom
Paris
Boss
Kiel Canal
Fittln
America
Trade relations with Germany and foreign markets
The nation warns that protective policies abroad threaten American cattle and food exports, and urges reciprocal, fair trade. It cites Britain and Prussia trade frictions, calls for arbitration on British claims, and notes boundary surveys, Mexican migration, and reforms to consular service.
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German Empire
Riea
Ita
Germany
United States
Prussia
Vexatious Question on Bering Sea Police Duty
The article notes only two British ships were on police duty last season. It discusses deteriorating relations with Great Britain, the Bering Sea arbitration outcomes, and how underbody principles were not effectively applied due to breadth and clarity gaps.
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Great Britain
Bering Sea
Ugder
United States Urges Full Arbitration Over Venezuela Dispute
The president states the United States favors friendly impartial arbitration for the Venezuela British Guiana territorial clash, rejecting forced territorial gains. He notes Britain’s forthcoming reply and mentions Hawaiian affairs, the padrone system, Cuban issues, and continued effort to maintain international faith with Cuba.
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John Bull
Venezuela
United States
Great Britain
British Guiana
Itealf
Veneezuela
Congress
Hawaii
Thurston
Colorado
Japan
Mexico
Nicaragua
Ruzala
Cuba
Remedy for Financial Troubles Urged by the President
The President urges retirement of Greenbacks and discusses financial policy. He critiques customs and tariff reforms, silver repeal, and worries over gold reserve drain. He cites falling exports, silver influx, and high foreign exchange as factors shrinking the gold reserve and hindering gold payments.
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Bonds and Gold Reserve Strategy Discussed by President
The president defends bond sales as essential to restore public confidence and replenish the gold reserve. He recalls prior issues as ineffective, notes large gold withdrawals after sales, and explains a 1875 act based exchange plan to swap bonds for gold over six months with foreign supply, aiming to curb withdrawals and stabilize finances.
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Treasury
United States Notes
Coim
Tt Waa
Congress
Cleveland’s Warning on Silver Coinage and Financial Policy
President Cleveland argues against free silver and a 16 to 1 ratio, warning it would destabilize the currency, shrink credit, and harm national prosperity. He endorses retiring United States notes and treasury notes, expanding national bank circulation, and maintaining gold standards to restore confidence and growth.
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Congress
United States
Treasury
Tnengthy
AJL
Ace
Z ‘Basta
Crediit
Lairu
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Paris Tribunal of Arbitration
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Maritime Conference of
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Mount St. Elias
Canada
England
Guever Cleveland
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