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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
1
Congressman from Massachusetts opposes the army reorganization bill during a speech. He also criticizes the government’s Philippine policy, arguing for changes in national defense and foreign policy approach.
Washington dispatch reports the House debated the army reorganization bill with a two hour limit per side. Major speakers included Republicans Hull and Parker supporting the measure, while Democrats McCaskell (sic) McCall and others opposed it, railing against Philippine policy and urging a government for Filipinos. Hull warned Congress must assert sovereignty or face disgrace abroad, as McCall warned of danger ahead if colonization continues.
The Ways and Means Committee advances a revenue reduction bill reducing the beer tax from $2 to $1.60 per barrel, with a 20 percent rebate instead of 7 percent to a set tariff of $1.69. The bill also abolishes most stamp taxes including telegrams and medicines, leaving stock stamps. The vote was divided, and overall savings are projected around $60 million.
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Envoys in Peking weigh the nature of the joint note to China with talks on whether an ultimatum is needed or further negotiations are possible. The outcome hinges on whether concessions can be secured without breaking off talks.
At the latest foreign envoys meeting the core issue was whether to treat the joint note as an ultimatum or pursue further talks with China. Russia and Japan favored continuing negotiations while other representatives wished to consult their home governments.
Commission would proceed to Japan to present representations. It was agreed to modify former demands on punishing Chinese responsible for attacks on foreigners. Those chiefly responsible would be punished and officials in affected districts could not hold office again if shown to have failed to prevent the assaults.
In Berwin December Chinese minister reports a telegram from Lia Hung Chang stating Sih-Liang the new Shan-Si governor has publicly executed over 50 rebel leaders. He claims strict measures against the Boxers and strong protection for missionaries.
Field Marshal von Waldersee dispatch from Peking dated December 4 reports strong Chinese detachments under General Ma halting mountain passes on the frontier of Chile.
A dispatch from Manila reports a two hour engagement in Santo Domingo woods between 380 American natives and 80 rebels commanded by Sandico. The clash ended with neutralizing the Filipino force after a prolonged skirmish.
Lieutenant Jernigan led a clash with rebels resulting in sixteen dead, including rebel leader Aguilar and an African American man misidentified as Fagan. Jernigan reported no injuries among his men.
Lord Kitchener reports from Bloemfontein that General Knox re engaged Dewet near Bethulie on the Smithfield road. Knox drove the Boer force from all positions before nightfall and forced a retreat northward with Colonel Pilcher completing a turning movement on Knoxs left. Minor actions also occurred in the area.
Cincinnati December six United States grand jury in Covington Kentucky was discharged. District Attorney Hill announced Frank M Brown assistant cashier of the German National Bank of Newport Kentucky was indicted on four counts and Robert Winstell the bank’s bookkeeper was indicted on one count.
Vanity Fair reports Count Boni de Castellane and Countess Boni de Castellane plan to live part of the year in London. The couple seeks a London residence as Boni is hurt by perceived lack of sympathy from friends and compatriots amid recent financial troubles.
Maine Senator Frye wrapped up his remarks on the ship subsidy measure emphasizing the foreign built ships provision for American registry. No other major business occurred as the Senate met in executive session, while the House approved a bill to mark the establishment of the national government seat in Washington.
Washington dispatch reports opposition likely to the canteen provision in the new army bill. It forbids any officer or private soldier to sell intoxicating drinks on military premises or transports, with the secretary of war to issue orders to enforce the rule.
Hon. Joseph H. Manley of Maine has been offered the post of commissioner of internal revenue, replacing the late George W. Wilson. He will be in Washington next Saturday where it is expected he will accept the appointment.
Springfield Illinois December 6 Attorney General Akin will file anti trust cases against several hundred corporations. First suits to be heard in the circuit court of this county as part of a broad enforcement move.
The president sent to the senate the nomination of George von L Meyer to be ambassador to Italy. The Boston business leader, Harvard graduate, and former Massachusetts speaker is about 45, with a large private fortune enabling him to uphold Rome's embassy social standards.
A maddened bull escaped from its keeper during a team exhibition at the Illinois livestock exposition on Dexter avenue near the judges ring. It charged into the crowd, tripping three men and a little girl, who were thrown to the ground. Cowboys then captured the animal. no serious injuries were reported.
Governor Pingree issued a call for a Michigan special session to meet December 12 at Lansing. The session aims to enact taxation legislation aligned with the November constitutional amendment allowing taxation of railway, express, telegraph and telephone companies and other corporate property on true cash value rather than earnings.
During the budget debate in the second chamber Premier Dr Pierson said he cannot foresee the psychological moment when The Netherlands could propose arbitration between Great Britain and the Transvaal. The remark came amid discussions on South Africa policy on December 6.
J M Robertson after returning from South Africa told a London League of Liberals meeting that locals know little about events there. He cited an order by Lord Roberts in July to burn 40 farms and said the Dutch are now absolutely alienated.
New York December 6. The New York committee of 100 ends its work after receiving $252,988 in famine relief subscriptions and a total of over $1,000,000 sent from the United States to India for the sufferers.
Lord Roberts arrived in Durban to a tumultuous welcome with the Irish association dragging his carriage to the town hall. Streets were decorated and crowded as numerous addresses were presented to the field marshal.
New York reports Lieutenant Hobson remains very ill with no change in condition. Hundreds of letters and telegrams arrive but are not delivered to his room per physicians. Many callers come but none are admitted to see him.
On December 6 in MaLEWoop Junction Ontario an engine on the Grant Trunk railway collided with a handcar. Five section men en route to work were killed instantly.
Minnesota rumor confirms Gov Lind tendered the U S Senate seat to Charles A Towne of Duluth to succeed the late C K Davis. Towne accepts and will depart for Washington at once. Duluth townsmen are pleased irrespective of party. Governor Lind neither confirmed nor denied the tender, awaiting Towne final acceptance.
Charles M. Walter calls a December 22 English hotel conference to launch a new national party uniting reform elements. Leaders include J. O. Parker and potential Bryan support. Altgeld also aligned. Possible party names Federate American Federal.
In Dunmuir near Scranton 31 coal miners trapped 1000 feet underground by a cave in at the Nayang Coal company mine. Two acres of surface material blocked the exit. A rescue party formed but the men dug their way out through the fall before help arrived. None were injured.
J. E. De Jong, proprietor of the Worcester Advertiser in Worcester Cape Colony, has been imprisoned on the charge of sedition for publishing allegations of filthy atrocities by British soldiers. The town fills with visitors for a Dutch congress while British troops are barred from the town to prevent clashes.
An explosion of nine cases of dynamite at the mines of San Andres de la Sierra in Mexico killed or wounded many miners. Twenty six bodies have been recovered and fifteen injured were removed from the wreckage with some likely to die.
Former State Mine Inspector Robert A. Hazleton develops a method to make lignite burn evenly by removing water with heated iron bars and a lime-based preparation. He believes brickettes the size of a man’s flat can be loaded on cars at under 18 tons and match the fuel capacity of Hocking coal.
The Nebraska Supreme Court grants the attorney general’s bid to compel Standard Oil to produce its books of record and rules the case active and within original jurisdiction. The court overrules the company’s challenge to jurisdiction and deems the suit properly filed in court.
Major Wood of the Yukon police reports Klondike royalty collections this season near 900000 dollars, about 100000 more than last year. Ten percent of mined gold goes to the government, implying a Klondike output near 9 million, though estimates reach about 20 million.
In Utica New York two persons a vole and an Italian were killed after contact with broken electric wires that hung on sidewalks from storm damage. Wires toppled by the night storm crippled telephone telegraph and streetcar service while horses were shocked and one horse died in the morning.
Panama Colombia December 6 This year s coffee crop is expected to aggregate about 900 000 quintals the heaviest on record. Shipments have begun creating competition among four steamship lines along the coast with most freight passing over the Panama railroad.
The Royal Canadian regiment led by the Duke of Argyll and joined by Joseph Chamberlain Lord Lonsdale the Duke of Aberdeen and Lord Lansdowne toured the houses of parliament. Chamberlain acknowledged England owes a debt to the colonial troops during his address.
Arrangements are made to pay full military honors to Colonel K. E. Liscum who died at Tien Tin. Liscum’s remains arrived in San Francisco aboard the transport Thames and are en route to Arlington for interment.
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