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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1900
Page
1
The Fifty sixth Congress begins with a brief session and both chambers hear President McKinley’s annual message read aloud. The reading marks the formal start of the new session and outlines the administration’s priorities.
Washington December 4 the Fifty sixth congress starts with a business session. Only oath for W B Dillingham is given as Vermont new senator. Deaths of Iowa Senator Gear and Minnesota Senator Davis announced with sorrow resolutions adopted. Senate adjourns for the day as a mark of respect.
Justice Brewer delivers the opinion in Fred Stearns v State of Minnesota. The ruling voids the 1895 law repealing a contract taxing railroads at 8 percent of gross earnings and preserves federal lands exemption, holding the 1896 act invalid as a contract that cannot be repealed.
Missionaries oppose mercy for Boxer leaders urging execution of those responsible for outrages. They press for firm punishment as a moral stand and call for strong action from authorities.
Peking December 4 reports indicate all foreign envoys have received the joint note to Chinese plenipotentiaries and a meeting will be held immediately. Envo ys are not communicative but governments object, making a satisfactory conclusion doubtful. Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang say they anxiously await the powers demands and insist China seeks peace at any price matching its dignity.
The text notes while a large foreign army holds Chi Li, the problem worsens. Missionaries and others condemn leniency and demand severe punishment for officials responsible for outrages against foreigners. They urge a strong, permanent force in China to maintain order and protect foreign independence, warning of repeated trouble otherwise.
A Chinese dispatch reports a deadly mission slaughter in Shan Li. The governor lured Catholic bishops, coadjutors, and European priests to his home where they were killed. He later seized several nuns and many others, including American, Swedish, and English workers, all butchered after refusals to renounce Christianity. Yu Hsien, then governor of Shan Si, is implicated.
London reports placards again being posted announcing a renewal of anti foreign outbreaks as imminent in China. The Shanghai correspondent notes the Hankow viceroy told Vice Admiral Seymour the court would not return to Peking, while Nankin viceroys reportedly hold the opposite.
Four German companies are reported seriously menaced thirty five miles west of Pao Ying Fu. Eight French companies with three days' rations have departed to relieve them.
The war department will send 350 recruits to Cuba to fill vacancies in the Tenth cavalry the Eighth cavalry and Second Infantry stationed at Man tanzas Neuvitas and Santiago. Seventy five come from Fort Clark Tex 180 from Jefferson Barracks Mo and 175 from Fort Riley Kan. No significance in this moving.
The appearance of bands of Russian saw filers, suspected spies, in Christiana has sparked lively comment as the Norwegian press warns the public not to aid them. Similar Russian bands have aroused concern in Sweden, prompting precautionary measures.
The House began in formal style with prayer, roll call, and committees, as President's message was read for over two hours. Members from victors and vanquished showed good will, and the day closed with adjournment after tributes to late Reps Daly and Moeffecker and Senators Davis and Gear.
Secretary Root's bill for reorganizing the army was introduced by Chairman Hull and referred to the military committee. The measure, nearly complete, is expected to reach a vote within days, with passage likely before week’s end. An anti-canteen amendment by Mr. Hay prohibits liquor sales on military property and transports.
The Post reports plans to place Representative Charles A. Boutelle of Bangor Maine on the navy retired list with rank of captain for his Civil War service. A bill to accomplish this has been prepared and may be introduced soon in the house.
Major Georgas Havana chief sanitary officer reports 444 total deaths in November the lowest for the month in a decade. Yellow fever deaths totaled 54, down 20 from October with 37 patients under treatment including four Americans.
A special investigating committee reported evidence suggesting that Cleveland City Councilmen O'Donnell Steur Purdy and Henry received payments tied to a Gamewell Fire Alarm contract. City Clerk Burgess and Police Director Barrett allegedly knew of the payments, with Councilman Witte also named. The council ordered a further two week report and possible charges.
Representative Crumpacker introduces the first bill of the session to apportion Congress after the Twelfth census. The plan increases total seats from 357 to 365 with gains for Arkansas Colorado California Connecticut Florida Illinois Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri New Jersey New York North Dakota Pennsylvania Texas Washington West Virginia and losses for Kansas Louisiana Mississippi Nebraska North Carolina South Carolina Virginia.
St Paul December 4 Loren W Collins Republican associate justice of the Minnesota supreme court has been offered the U S senate seat to succeed Cushman Davis Pal party sources say Governor Lind made the offer Collins was away from the city view on acceptance unknown but friends expect he will refuse the appointment.
Henry G. Moore left 100 for the person who would cut his jugular vein after death and 500 for the person who would ensure cremation. The will was filed for probate after his death in London. He had lived in New York City for many years.
The executive committee of the Dewey arch project in New York votes 10 to 38 to disband and return funds to subscribers due to general public indifference.
Washington reports a Texas bill by Representative Trawley to authorize a dry water barrier to shield Galveston from future storms. The measure seeks a War Department report on suitable protection measures for the city.
Five railway workers were killed and twelve injured when a boiler exploded in the powerhouse of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad near the depot. The blast hurled debris across the tracks and damaged Pullman cars as the Ashland Limited pulled away. Officials moved wounded to hospitals and investigated the cause, which remained unknown.
Dr Michael N Regent and Mrs Delia Mahoney were convicted of conspiracy to defraud the Knights and Ladies of Security of $2000 life insurance. Judge Brentano sentenced them to indeterminate penitentiary terms. Accomplice James O'Brien received county jail time for default of $2000 fine. Insurance paid on fraudulent death proofs for Robert O Grady, who is alive. pauper corpse substituted.
Cape Town reports the colonial cabinet met on Sunday for the first time in 25 years to discuss anti British agitation. An expected Worcester congress may draw 10 000 attendees with Olive Schreiner as principal speaker. Eleven suspects arrested in Johannesburg over the plot against Lord Roberts will be deported due to insufficient evidence for trial.
Emporia Kansas December 4. H L Weber and F Holmes were sentenced to prison for robbery. Weber confessed to safe cracking spanning ten years and said he belonged to a highly organized Kansas gang.
Vienna dispatch states Emperor Francis Joseph has made other dispositions for the next few weeks, in response to inquiries about welcoming Mr Kruger. The Daily Mail correspondent notes the polite reply.
San Juan Porto Rico December 4 The recently elected house of delegates met at 2 30 p m with 81 delegates present. They organized the chamber and elected the speaker and other officers, taking no further action.
In Manina on Sunday at Vigan a large turnout of nearly all bolo men swore allegiance to the United States. About 2200 natives, including 1200 bolomen who had already surrendered, filled the church for the oath administered by a priest. General Young spoke, urging loyalty and explaining the strategic need to occupy barracks to protect natives from Tagalog raiders.
General MacArthur announces that over 2100 Katipunan insurgents surrendered to General Samuel B. M. Young at Santa Maria, renounced insurrection, and swore allegiance to the United States in church ceremonies. Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, has about 10,030 residents.
The gunboat Manila has departed Cavite with a marine detachment headed to Subig and Oolongapa to assume temporarily departmental control as occupation proceeds.
London reports the opening of the Fifteenth parliament with little public interest. The session began at 2 p.m. as MPs crowded in for the speaker election, while Irish members were absent. William Court-Cally was re-elected for a third term amid congratulatory speeches.
In Armentieres France an eight year old girl attacked a two year old companion over a cake. The assailant forced the infant into a trunk stabbed her in arms legs and stomach with a shoe maker's knife, the victim not expected to survive.
Lansing December report says General W White former quartermaster general of the Michigan National Guard pleaded guilty to complicity in state military clothing frauds and received a ten year prison sentence from Judge West. In Constantinople Captain Colby M Chester and five officers from the battleship Kentucky arrived for a dinner hosted by the US charge d affaires with British and German ambassadors present.
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