President's First Annual Message Highlights International Talks
The address praises improving U S foreign relations mentions two international conferences with thirty three nations, calls for freer trade and peace through mutual cooperation. It covers Cuba and Porto Rico trade ties, Samoa and Brazil developments, and pending claims with Spain and Peru. Domestic finance notes a surplus, silver questions, and calls for banking and trust reforms. It also discusses Indian policy, Oklahoma settlement, Alaska land laws, and territorial governance needs.
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Cuba
Porto Rico
United States
West India
Spain
Peru
Portugal
Welagoa Bay
Africa
Lisbon
Congress
Nicaragua
Interoceanic Canal Company
Costa Rica
San Juan
Alaska
Secretary of the Treasury
New Mexico
Arizona
Diplomatic Elevation and China Policy Highlighted
The speech notes Bolivia Ecuador and Honduras now have resident envoys, urges uniform rank for American system envoys, and calls for Hawaii and Haiti inclusion. It discusses China relations, labor immigration restrictions, and humane treatment for those lawfully in the United States. It also references the Samoa Islands and a Berlin conference revival with commissioners sent to Berlin.
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Bolivia
Ecuador
Honduras
Washington
United States
Paraguay
Uruguay
Hawaii
Haiti
China
Congress
Germany
Great Britaan
Berlin
Senate
Global relations note highlights in Paris Brussels and beyond
The report describes improved ties with France and Germany, Belgium’s anti slavery congress in Brussels, Haiti’s stable government, Venezuela claims talks, and hopes for amicable Britain Venezuela border settlement. It also notes Japan’s new constitution, Korea treaty rights, Persian friendship, Turkey jurisdiction talks, and naturalization issues with France Italy Russia Switzerland.
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French Republic
Paris
Belgium
Brussels
Africa
Germany
Republic of Haiti
United States
Republic of Venezuela
Great Britain
Venezuela
Empire of Japan
Corea
Turkey
France
Italy
Russia
Switzerland
Principles for tariff reform and coinage policy
The text argues for revision of tariff law including uniform valuation at ports and Prompt decisions on rates. It calls to extend the free list, reduce internal taxes on tobacco and spirits, and balance revenue with protection of home industry. It also notes money in circulation and the reduction of bank notes with potential bond-backed notes.
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Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Congress
Treasury Department
Treasury
United States
Department
Secretary of the Treasury
The Chinese Question and Border Exclusion Measures
The article notes enforcement challenges of the Chinese exclusion act on the Northwestern frontier as Victoria migrants slip into the United States. It reports plans to hire additional customs officers, discuss cross-border tax disputes with the Dominion, and mentions a 1889 act's proclamation and the Point Barrow refuge station established by Congress.
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Senate
Samoa
Great Britain
United States
Dominion of Canada
Canada
Great Lakes
Victoria
Secretary of the Treasury
Dominion
Point Barrow
Advocating Coast Defences and River Harbor Improvements
The speech urges a robust national coast defence with new works for large rifled guns and annual National Guard encampments at coast facilities. It also calls for prudent river and harbor funding, limiting aims to publicly advantageous projects and pushing the best ones to completion.
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Congress
Secretary of War
National Guard
Protection of Federal Officers and Navy Administration Report
The address urges Congress to enact clearer protection for federal officers and full trials in U.S. courts. It highlights Postmaster-General opinions on postal service improvements, district supervision, and a joint building for the department and city office. Navy notes stress fleet growth, Dolphin trials, and the need for more serviceable ships after losses in Samoa. Indian Affairs covers education advances and land allotments amid reforms to tribal policy.
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David &. Terry
Justice Field
Supreme Court of the United States
Lathrop
Cal
United States
Terry
Congress
the Postal Service
Postmaster-General
Department
New York
San Francisco
City Post Office
NAVY
Secretary of the Navy
Dolphin
Samoan
Ania
Trenton
Vandalia
Nipsic
Avia
Secretary of the Interior
Pensions for Civil War veterans seek broader coverage
The speech urges Congress to grant pensions to Union soldiers and sailors disabled by service and to those with substantial wartime service who later suffer disease or casualty. It notes current delays in processing and praises the Interior Department for improving access to military and hospital records to speed claims.
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United States
Congress
Union Army and Navy
Secretary of the Interior
Pension Office
Four New States Enter Union In One Month
The entry of South Dakota North Dakota Montana and Washington into the Union marks an unprecedented event as they join Congress in the same session. Their admission follows the completion of their statehood processes and the seating of their chosen representatives.
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Brazil
United States
Rio Janeiro
South Dakota
North Dakota
Montana
Washington
Congress
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Harrison
House of Representatives
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South America
America
Supreme Court
Dakota
Charles Foster
Ohio
William Warner
Missouri
George Crook
United States Army
Lucius Fairchild
Wisconsin
John F. Hartranft
Pennsylvania
Alfred M. Wilson
Arkansas
Tahlequah
John F. Hartraiit
Eres
Cherokee Outlet
Muscogee
Indian Territory
Guthrie
Oklahoma City
Merritt
Department of the Missouri
Uthrie
Oklahoma
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