03 Feb 1893
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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1893
Page
1
The report details a stalled legislative session with limited business transacted. Peter McGillivray introduces a measure on common carriers and a joint convention votes on senatorial selections amid procedural disputes.
Rear Admiral George E. Belknap says the Hawaiian group should be annexed to the United States as a vital Western outpost. He argues annexation would benefit both nations commercially and politically and warns against British control or European protectorates. He advocates taking the islands now, even at the risk of war, to secure civil development and trade.
Senator Davis studies Hawaiian diplomatic papers and argues the United States should acquire the islands on suitable terms. He cites Daniel Webster and Secretary Blaine as supporting expansion, noting bipartisan belief the islands may unite with the country in the future. Opposition exists but is expected to fade.
Dr Lewis Swift reports from New Hampshire that Palisa in Vienna has wired news of a Holmes comet with a nebulous envelope. Edinburgh astronomer Ralph Copeland confirms the fixed eighth magnitude star with nebulous glow. Discovery attributed to Holowra in November, linked to Biela and observed with difficulty due to an accident.
Republican steering committee in Washington held talks with Representative Johnson over the North Dakota senatorial fight. They hope he will withdraw or back a Republican candidate, blaming his actions on Major Edwards. Johnson says Casey is being ground and expects a withdrawal, with Millar or another figure possibly chosen.
The article notes England and possibly France or Germany may protest Hawaii’s annexation by the United States. It cites Lord Rosebery and Dr. Mott Smith, with England seen as most likely to object, while France and Germany have less stake. Despite protests, Hawaii’s commercial ties with the United States and property interests steer its destiny toward incorporation.
The Senate considered a quarantine bill at length with the house’s appropriation clause omitted and discussed a Chandler resolution on transmitting conventions with Hawaii. Debate included Dolph on Hawaii population and commerce, while anti option and other amendments faced opposition as the day moved toward final votes and the sundry civil bill.
Haverman No oH Feb 1 The dwelling house of James Addison in Newbury was burned in the morning. Addison aged du and his son William 16 were probably perished. Addison's wife died two years ago. Neighbors near sparsely settled area offered few clues on how the fire started or when first learned.
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