New dual destroyer candidate tops election debate
A new candidate promotes a dual destroyer policy, drawing debate at the ED session. Supporters cite strategic advantage and deterrence, while critics warn of escalating costs and regional tensions.
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Newspaper
Butte Miner
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1876
Page
2
A new candidate promotes a dual destroyer policy, drawing debate at the ED session. Supporters cite strategic advantage and deterrence, while critics warn of escalating costs and regional tensions.
Officials discuss a broad militia organization with drills and parades, praising volunteer force service. Montana lawmakers urged to pass a robust militia law to harness federal benefits and organize public demonstrations, with localities braced for unrest and excited mobs.
Dispatches report Federal troops camped nearby and in possession of the State House while local delegates and the Southern Claims Commission face obstructions and contested seats. The political scene shows Republican selection amid Democratic control, with ongoing canvass and incomplete legislative action as absentees hinder business.
A collage of curiosities and rumors from a 19th or early 20th century clipping. It mentions a 142 day Polar night, a proposal to move Havana cathedral, Genoa as a native city, and global railroad totals with the United States holding 40 percent of the mileage. It also hints at political gossip about Governor Tilden and a marriage to a duke’s daughter.
An unclear report notes 500 ponies destroyed and 25 Kruchaia bodies found. It records five soldiers and one officer killed and twenty five wounded on one side, while the command moved to camp by the Powdar river as the report was made.
Washington December 1 A cabinet meeting held for several hours focused on the situation in South Carolina. General Ruger’s telegram claims troops are protecting access at the State House and denying any orders for the House to open doors.
New York dispatch dated December 1 reports Tweed has decided to dismiss all counsel and let the law run its course. A sense of calm pervades South Carolina as the capital quiet holds. Washington notes the Columbian dispatch from last night, with bidders and sellers cited in a tense political-financial backdrop.
Fragmentary report notes a fine in progress of erection reaching Deadwood today. Witnesses include ambient gentlemen and publican Tagislatura. The Special says it is understood Senator Sharon will not appear in Washington this late as indicated.
A late night dispatch to the President reports the House and Senate organized today. Democrats refused to admit members from Edgefield and Tours counties, leaving sixty members in the House with a quorum. The Senate organized without delay. General Ruger credited with preserving peace and acting with impartiality and good judgment. Signed D Hy Chamberlain, Governor.
Telegramis in Brief notes the official canvass of the vote in Milne shows being refused accommodation at the Astor House in New York City. The brief item records a political setback and a lodging denial impacting campaign logistics.
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