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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1897
Page
11
President McKinley sends the annual message detailing currency reform to relieve gold drain, authorizing notes paid in gold, and calls for national banking changes. He also outlines U.S. Cuba policy, urging autonomy for Cuba, and supports Hawaii annexation while seeking a peaceful resolution with Spain.
The nation weighs the wisdom of recognizing Cuban insurgents as belligerents. Risks include neutral obligations, right of search, and international neutrality, with Spain’s new reforms and autonomy plan shaping prospects for peace while the United States warns of possible future intervention if a just settlement fails. The administration pledges peaceful means first and reserves action to defend American interests if needed.
The president urges Senate favorable action on the Hawai ian annexation treaty with the United States and the Republic of Hawaii. He argues for self rule with broad liberties, notes improved Japan Hawaii relations, and outlines moves on Nicaragua Costa Rica and the Greater Central America pact. He also covers finance ocean canal surveys bimetallism arbitration and navy expansion.
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