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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
8
The President lauds national strength and expansion at the turn of the century. He notes China troubles stem from anti foreign agitation and historic openness allowing foreign ideas, trade, and settlement to press into a once isolated nation. He cites growth in population and territory since 1800.
The text outlines the United States stance on China in 1899 1900 emphasizing peace respect for Chinese sovereignty and protection of citizens. It notes circular proposals inviting equal trade treatment and calls for united actions by powers at Pekin to strengthen imperial administration and curb Manchu unrest. The withdrawal of the Pekin marine guard is described as a move to rely on diplomatic channels.
The Chinese government shows weakness against the Boxers as anti foreign factions, led by Prince Tuan, gain power. Organized Boxer armies allied with imperial forces control areas between Pekin and the coast and advance toward Manchuria, threatening a broader uprising. Attacks on foreigners and destruction of property are reported nationwide.
The president outlines allied actions to protect foreign rights in China during the Boxer Uprising. He notes ships and marines sent to Pekin, legation guards assembled, and negotiations led by Conger and Rockhill. He favors open Chinese commerce and asks for guarantees of religious freedom while warning indemnity may be contested.
The Nicaragua government refuses to reopen the Maritime Canal contract and voids Eyre-Cramin option for non payment. Protests are in the state department. Overtures for a US backed canal convention are under review as congress weighs trans isthmian options. The Clayton Bulwer treaty issue is urged before the Senate. The Berne arbitration tribunal awards Delagoa Bay railway dispute favoring Portugal, with the payment to US and UK governments forthcoming.
The United States reports satisfactory progress toward a general treaty of friendship with Spain replacing the old pact. A new extradition convention nears completion and a commercial arrangement is hoped for. A supplementary treaty to clarify Article Three and include all Philippine islands under Spanish claim is being drafted and will be laid before the Senate.
A fragment notes the United States to pay Spain a sum of 106000 dollars as consideration for a cost or concession. The text is incomplete and lacks context or dates.
The United States reports proclamations of commercial agreements under the tariff act with Portugal Italy Germany Nicaragua Ecuador Dominican Republic Great Britain for Trinidad and Denmark for St Croix. Additional negotiations are under way to improve and secure ties while insisting on international equity and amicable relations. If hostile demands arise Congress will be informed to advise necessary legislation.
The fiscal year ended June 30 1900 shows a surplus of 79 627 060 18 dollars, with total receipts from all sources 567 240 851 89 and expenditures 487 713 791 71. Customs receipts rose 27 026 389 41 and internal revenue 21 890 765 25 over 1899. miscellaneous sources 38 748 053 97. War and navy outlays fell significantly from 1899, and cuts occurred in Indian, civil, and miscellaneous expenses. Congress is urged to ensure parity between silver and gold.
The act raises national bank incorporation to 25 000 with small towns gaining banking facilities. By Nov 30 369 national banks formed 266 under 50 000 capital and 103 at or above 50 000. Note circulation rose by 77 889 570 as banks issued notes against bonds. Exports surpassed 1898 figures with 1 394 483 082 in 1900 and calls for 30 000 000 internal revenue tax cuts, including legacy bequests for public uses.
The article notes American vessels carry about 9 percent of the nation’s exports and imports over three years. It argues for greater reliance on American ships, domestic shipbuilding, and navy spending to elevate the United States to a leading commercial maritime power. It links shipping to indust ry growth, employment, lower freight, and national defense, urging immediate congressional action on shipping and foreign trade measures.
The author approves the opinion favoring aid to the merchant marine to expand commerce and sea-carrying capacity for agricultural and manufactured products. Increased navy, work, and wages for Americans are cited as benefits, with Congress urged to act on the Treasury Secretary’s recommendations for revenue service legislation.
President urges comprehensive, uniform federal and state actions to curb injurious trusts while detailing progress in the Philippine Islands. He notes Congress must authorize civil governance, supports Taft civil commission aims, and emphasizes steady, lawful pacification and local development under U.S. sovereignty.
A 1900 proclamation by General MacArthur granted amnesty to insurgents and noted progress by the Philippine Commission. Reports dated Aug 21 1900 cited restored order, increased sugar cultivation, rising customs revenues, a $6,000,000 surplus, civil service reforms, railway expansion, and planned education reforms shaping self government.
The speaker emphasizes honest fulfillment of duty to those under our care in the Philippines. He argues the flag should be beloved in Luzon and Mindanao and Negros as at home, symbolizing liberty and progress. He says Filipinos are eager to learn and profit from knowledge and warns against rash limits on education.
The document outlines federal plans to govern Porto Rico and Cuba, urging lands supervision by the interior secretary, surveys of crown lands, and legal disposition methods. It notes Cuba’s constitutional convention election, cable links to Hawaii and Manila, and navy and forest policy developments with new reserves and a proposed Admiral Porter statue.
The army currently lists 100000 personnel split as 65000 regulars and 35000 volunteers. By July 30 volunteers will be discharged and regulars reduced to 2447 officers and 29025 enlisted men. A 1888 coast defense plan to spend over 100 million dollars has progressed with 40 million invested in forts and guns. Sixty thousand troops are needed to staff posts, with 22000000 already spent on facilities. In Cuba 1000-6000 troops remain, and in Porto Rico garrisons total 1636. Philippines require 50000-60000 troops, potentially up to 60000, and native Filipino troops up to 16000 may be raised to counter guerrillas and related threats. The president should be authorized to maintain 100000 troops during current conditions, with flexibility to raise native forces in the Philippines. The secretary of war is urged to address this in his annual report.
The growth of postal service marks strong national business activity. Rural free delivery expands rapidly from 391 routes in 1902 to 2614 by November 1900, covering 44 states and 1,801,524 people with plans for about 4,000 routes serving 3.5 million rural residents. The program reduces farm isolation, improves roads, and spreads information, while increasing receipts and allowing savings to offset costs.
The pension roll ends the year with 993 225 names, up 2 010 from 1899, with 45 844 added during the year. Army pensions amount to 124,700,597.24 and navy pensions 33,761,533.41, totaling 138,462,130.65, leaving 5,542,768.25 unexpended to be carried to the treasury, up 107,077.70 from last year. Special act additions total 864. The May 1900 act extends widow pensions to 250 dollars per year, likely increasing annual payments by 3 to 4 million dollars. Census director notes progress of the twelfth census, a nationwide effort collecting data on industry, resources, agriculture, education, religion, and social conditions.
The department of agriculture expanded its research and outreach with new seed varieties and plant varieties, meteorology for ocean vessels, food safety inquiries, woodland care plans, and arid region grasses. It urges support for a permanent civil service staff and a Washington hall of records while advocating prudent government spending and vigilance against excesses.
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