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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1900
Page
1
In the House of Commons Joseph Chamberlain announces civil government for the two Boer republics and limits on military measures. He cites Krauze mission failure and reconcentrado tensions as easing public fear. Johannesburg reports preparatory conscription and forced relocation of farmers near the Rand.
The session may extend beyond a fortnight but should be less stormy than feared. Mr Asquith noted that the amendment’s move was justified by Mr Chamberlain’s statements, leaving Liberals with little to say after the colonial secretary concluded.
Lord Roberts landed in Port Elizabeth aboard the Canada and was greeted by a crowded vigil. Hundreds of townspeople waited through the night to secure a view, then he reviewed addresses before reboarding the vessel.
From Cape Town on December 8 reports say Maxim guns have been placed on surrounding heights near Green Point camp to deter sympathizers attempting contact with Boer prisoners, signaling potential unrest and precautionary defense measures.
London December 8. The secondary supplementary estimate of 16,000,000 pounds raises this year's army estimates to 92,309,153 pounds.
Joseph H Manley says he will not accept the job as commissioner of internal revenue to replace the late Wilson even if offered He is Maine House speaker and loyal to his pledge to seek the speakership Washington Dec 8 President De Young and Thomas Walsh presented President McKinley with a gold badge from the Paris exposition committee for Mrs McKinley praising Parisian craftsmanship as the most beautiful he had seen.
Nov. 21 train robbery near Gifford is updated with one bandit wounded and jailed in Warren Arkansas while two others are trapped in a swamp near the Arkansas Louisiana line and expected to be captured.
The House approves the oleomargarine bill after a lengthy debate. Members vote 198 to 92 with sharp exchanges and procedural motions shaping final action on the measure.
Washington December 8 The Senate schedules a test of strength next Thursday at 3 PM after an all day executive session on the Hay Paunce fote treaty. The House passes the Grout Oleomargarine bill 198 to 92 with no change from the version imposing higher taxes and stricter rules to curb fraud. The bill raises colored oleomargarine tax to 10 cents per pound and lowers uncolored tax to 1/4 cent. allows state police power but blocks bans on transportation or sale produced without color. Payne signals a war revenue reduction act after the next acts, likely Tuesday.
Navy department opened bids for five battleships and six armored cruisers totaling 164000 tons. Eight bidders participated, with likely winners including Newport News, Cramps, Fore River, Union Iron Works, and Moran Bros. & Co. Results depend on final bid lowest determinations amid missing specification details.
Secretary Gage sent to congress an estimate for 100000 more to complete the St. Paul post office, increasing the total to 1150000. The House committee on public buildings and grounds plans a favorable report on Stevens' bill to retain and remodel the old post office for federal use.
A petition from A N Kepoika and A B Lowensteine of Hawaii alleges irregularities in the election of Hawaiian Delegate Wilcox. They request a hearing to present their arguments against his admission.
Secretary Root delivered the complete Deep Waterways Commission report to the House. It outlines a vast project linking the Great Lakes with Atlantic tidewater, with estimated costs of 206 million for a 21-foot waterway and 317 million for a 30-foot system, plus 322 million for harbor deepening at Chicago and Duluth. Annual maintenance would be 2.24 million for 21 feet and 22.03 million for 40 feet. The favored 30-foot route runs from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario via LaSalle and Lewiston and from Lake Ontario to the Hudson via Oswego and the Mohawk Valley, nearly as favorable for the 21-foot option.
The immigration report shows 448,572 arrivals in the past fiscal year, with 25,209 via Canada and a large female majority. Cabin passengers added 65,636 to the total, which would reach 514,207 if counted. European origins led with 424,700 arrivals, followed by 17,945 from Asia and 5,896 from other regions.
The Holland Parliament presidents sent letters to Mr Kruger welcoming him. The senate leader praised his aim to end the war and secure lasting independence for the republics. Kruger meets officials and crowds cheer as an audience request is sent to Queen Wilhelmina.
A Washington report says Nicaragua and Costa Rica would grant a 200 year lease to the United States for canal construction, with moderate terms. Bonds valued under 6 million dollars from Nicaragua and under 1.5 million from Costa Rica would be accepted by their governments.
A Montgomery dispatch reports the bill for a popular vote on a constitutional convention in Alabama passing the senate and awaiting the acting governor Jelkes signature. The article notes the bill’s aim to restrict suffrage and curb the black vote.
After a consult with the president of the sobranje the interior minister M Radsivov who has a parliament majority is tasked with forming a cabinet. A provisional list has been presented but not yet accepted.
A German foreign office official states that the Peking note is now acceptable to the United States after revisions. He warns against exultation that other powers bowed to one nation and notes Germany still seeks the severest admissible punishment if China resists. The press reports a cautious, formal shift toward peace.
Li Hung Chang told General Chafee that he and all China are pleased and gratified by the behavior of American troops toward Chinese. Praise and gratitude come from many sections under American protection for the conduct of the Americans.
Berwin Dec 8 The Peking correspondent reports that German naval officers confronted Sir Claude McDonald and Lady McDonald at the Imperial palace scene as they supervise coolies loading treasure bound for the British legation.
The Journal reports the Sons of Hermann weigh moving the Hermann monument from New Ulm, erected May 26, 1897, to Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. Lodges statewide push the plan, expecting favorable action by spring because the statue is difficult to reach in its current location.
Admiral Kautz received orders to sail without delay to South America. The Iowa and Philadelphia are being prepared to leave San Diego, California, with 1,000 tons of coal ordered for the flagship but partially cancelled after delivery. The reason for the sudden orders was not disclosed, shocking naval officers.
London December 8. The queen appoints Lord Pauncefote Sir Edward Malet the late British ambassador to Germany the Right Hon Sir Edward Frye and John Westlake professor of international law at Cambridge University since 1888 to the international arbitration court.
Cumberland Wisconsin December 6 Dr Walter C Pease a pioneer physician in Northern Wisconsin died suddenly of heart disease at the bedside of a sick patient He came to Wisconsin in 1859 and was widely known throughout the state
The Dutch ambassador to Portugal and the Portuguese minister in The Hague have left their posts amid a dispute over the exequatur for the Dutch consul at Lourenzo Marques. The diplomatic rift appears tied to the royal toast to Queen Victoria at a Lisbon banquet and a telegram praising Britain’s fleet, signaling strained alliances. Admiral Rawson affirmed the king’s remarks aligned with Britain and Portugal.
Maprio reports that Imparcial calls the break in relations between Holland and Portugal very serious and accuses Great Britain of intrigues. It claims Portugal now lies under Lord Salisbury's tutelage and that the speech and telegram signal that Portugal can expect strong support if needed.
The American Federation of Labor opened its second day in Louisville with rain as Esther King of Indiana presided over sessions. The credentials committee asked to dismiss protests against seating brewery workers and stationary engineers and firemen, sending the matter to the finance committee.
Washington December 8 The House Naval Affairs Committee unanimously selects Representative Foss of Illinois to chair the committee vacancy created by Mr Boutelles resignation of Maine Foss is named acting chairman by rule and the panel confirms him as chairman despite his absence.
The National Woman's Christian Temperance Union closes its convention in Washington after a week of reports. The executive committee urges the union to own an official organ and pass a constitutional amendment prohibiting polygamy. Columbus, Fort Worth, and Portland seek 1901 hosting duties.
The premiere of an anti Jewish play titled The Contrabandists faced an extraordinary demonstration. Audience members protested and then hurled missiles at the actors, causing personal conflicts and forcing the performance to be halted.
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