Declares Peace Near in Philippines and Gold Standard Trusts
The message urges Congress to maintain the gold standard, curb trusts with uniform laws, support Cuban self rule, subsidize merchant marine, and push free trade for Porto Rico. It notes a projected $10,000,000 treasury surplus, bonds to back parity, and calls for neutral stance on Transvaal, Nicaraguan Canal support, and liquidity measures amid a prosperous era. The document pays tribute to Vice President Hobart and outlines fiscal data and banking act reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Congress
Porto Rico
Treasury
Secretary of Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
National Banking Act
Evils of trusts and federal action debated
The discussion outlines trusts and industrial combinations, urges federal and state remedies, cites the 1890 Sherman Act, and notes President Cleveland’s and Congress's views on regulating monopolies and securing uniform laws across states. It also covers foreign negotiations and canal plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Industrial Commission
Act of Congress
United States
Trans-Missouri Freight Association
Joint Traffic Association
Cleveland
Bonds and the Gold Standard Urges Treasury Powers
The speaker argues to strengthen the gold standard by empowering the Treasury to sell bonds and manage gold reserves. It cites maintaining parity between gold and silver, ensuring dollar value, and restoring public confidence in the government’s ability to meet obligations. It notes current gold inflows from bond sales and the need for economical, direct measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
The Merchant Marine as National Policy
The author argues for rebuilding the merchant marine to strengthen industrial progress and commercial reach. Aid to shipping will expand markets, increase sea carriage capacity for agricultural and manufactured goods, and support navy growth, creating jobs and safeguarding American interests worldwide.
Marines Guard at Peking Legation During Winter Disturbances
In northern China disturbances raised risk to U S citizens and capital area near Peking. A guard of marines landed from the Boston and stationed in the legation compound during last winter. Protection was withdrawn after order was restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Seaboard
Boston
Legation
Peking
Cordial US Germany Ties For Food Trade Study
The article advocates close cordial relations with Germany and proposes inviting Germany to form a joint commission of scientists and business experts to study food production and export in both nations. The commission would report to legislatures for potential remedial measures to boost trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Neutral stance and good offices in Anglo Boer conflict
The United States maintains neutrality in the Britain versus Boer States clash. Officials in Pretoria coordinate with American diplomats to protect neutral interests and ensure respect for citizens' rights. Washington offers impartial good offices upon request, demonstrating even-handed handling of both combatants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
Africa
Pretoria
Orange Free State
Cables to the Far East and treaty on crime jurisdiction
The Japanese government supports the Pacific Cable Company's plan to extend lines to Hawaii Guam and the Philippines with a Japan coast link. The message urges direct US submarine cable action or bids by private firms with bonds for timely completion. A new Mexico treaty clause limits cross border crime jurisdiction to avoid future controversies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Cable Company
Hawaii
Guam
Philippines
Japan
United States
Manila
Congress
Oes
Postmaster-General
Mexico
Self Rule for Cuba and the path to a free Cuba
The annual message reports the peace treaty with Spain, progress toward a self-governing Cuba, and the trust pledged to leave Cuba's institutions to its people. It notes the evacuation of Puerto Rico, the censuses, citizenship choices for the island’s residents, and plans for elections and trade with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Spain
Cuba
Congress
United States
Islan
Peopl
West India Islands
Federal action urged after Italian lynchings in Louisiana
The article notes four decade instances of mob violence against Italians culminating in a Tallulah, Louisiana lynching of five Italian nationals. It urges Congress to grant federal courts jurisdiction over such international cases and highlights Italy’s consent to negotiate a naturalization treaty to regulate Italians who were naturalized in the United States and visit Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Congress
United States
House of Representatives
Secretary of the Treasury
Chinese Empire
China
Italy
Tallulah
Relief and disarmament aid for Cuba under 1899 act
The War Department issued 6 493 000 rations to Cuba with costs of 1 417 554 07. A plan paid 75 per Cuban soldier on surrender of arms, totaling 2 547 780. Funds drawn from the 1899 emergency act. Six months to June 30 show Cuba island revenue spendings: sanitation 1 712 014 90 charity and hospitals 298 881 70 aid to destitute 88 944 03. After ratifications were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
War Department
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
FFE
Joint Commission On Food Products
Congressional
Canada
Transvaal
Turkey
Senate
Hobart
President Harrison
Shanghai
Nanking
Tsing-Tao
Kiao Chao
Ta-Lien-Wan
Argentine Republic
United States Senate
Argentina
Bolivia
Colombia
Nicaraguan Canal Commission
Panama Canal
Darien
Denmark
Nicaraguan Canal
Dominion of Canada
High Commission
Great Lakes
Russia
Alaska
Linn
Whi
Samoa
McKinley
Mkinley
Norman
the Merchant Marine
Far East
Cub
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