Pres ofats Message to Congress Encourages Unity and Reform
The president delivers a nationwide greeting to Congress urging unity beyond party lines. He lauds bipartisan spirit, notes foreign policy, currency soundness, public service improvements, and reflects on the July extra session as timely and wise, warranting continued evaluation and fair trial.
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Senate
House of
Teocheua
Suneer Conera Uate
Simon
Ivison
Congress
Currency Reform and Gold Reserve Strategy
A speech argues for currency revision to reduce government bond dependence and stabilize the gold reserve. It endorses Secretary Gage's plan enabling national banks to issue notes backed by bonds, with reduced circulating-note taxes and national banks of at least $25,000 capital. The proposal aims to limit redemptions in gold and require bank note redemption in gold under approved reforms.
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Congress
Treasury
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Japan
Hawaii
Attitude of the Administration Toward Cuba and Spain
The speaker outlines U S policy on Cuba and Spain during the Cuban insurrection. He reviews past actions, condemns barbarous warfare like concentration, notes failed mediation, and details Spain’s proposed autonomy for Cuba and reforms while preserving sovereignty. He cautions against belligerent recognition and calls for a timely peaceful solution.
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Spain
Cuba
United States
Grant
Zanjon
Martinez de Campos
Latin
Woodford
Sagasta
Cortes
Congress
High Seas
Atlantic
Gulf States
Pacific
Vance
Representation of Our Government in the Greater Republic
President confirms William L. Merry as minister to Nicaragua Salvador and Costa Rica. He will establish temporary U S headquarters in San Jose. Nicaragua cannot receive him due to the Greater Republic compact. Guatemala not a member. Baker and Hunter carry on missions. Nicaragua canal survey continues with July commission reports to Congress forthcoming.
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Sagasta
Spain
Cuba
United Stars
Hesitas
Senate
Republic of Hawai
United States
Congress
Nicaragua
Salvador
Costa Rica
William L. Merry
San Jose
Merry
Republic
Honduras
Republic of
Central America
Baker
Managua
Godfrey Hunter
Guatemala
Republic of Central America
Biwetalllic Cow and International Monetary Accord Debate
Fragmented text cites discussions on bimetallism and new monetary scheme involving the United States and Europe. Mentions March 1 approval date, April 14, 1897, and figures such as Huon Falwart Walcot Colorado and Cres J Piyne Massachusetts. Describes attempts to secure currency cooperation among major nations and references France.
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Are As Come
Mfyp
Huon Falwart
Walcot
Colorado
EO Stevenen
I.inos
Cres J Piyne
Massachusetts
Ted
Trey
France
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Crier Ecosutive
Bariff
Gage
Winister Woodford
Ant
Houses
House
Legislative Branch
Executive Society
Ris
Cody
General Grant
Foyerteayis
Neces
Bfaw
Greater
Republc
Atelantic and
Coftte
Nacaragua Canal
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