President's Message on Currency Reform and Cuba Policy
The speech to the Fifty-fifth Congress discusses currency reform, gold reserves, and bond funding as solutions to financial instability. It defends neutrality in Cuba, condemns Spanish practices, and outlines possible U S intervention options if necessary. It also covers Hawaii statehood terms and Hawaii Japan relations and settlement of Japanese laborer issues.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Yellow fever epidemic prompts quarantine reform plea
The spread of yellow fever in southern cities disrupts commerce and highlights defects in existing quarantine laws. The secretary of the treasury urges amendments to empower the federal system, and proposes a four member bacteriological commission to study disease causes and bolster maritime health safeguards.
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South
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
Congress
Marine Hospital Service
Army
Navy
Special Money Envoys and Navy Plans in President's Message
The president reports on special envoys Wolcott Stevenson and Paine seeking European agreement on bimetallism, France joining the effort, and pending negotiations. He urges quick naval legislation, more docks and arms, and notes on the Kansas Pacific sale and treasury bid options. Civil service reforms, Indian Territory issues, and Alaska needs are outlined, with calls for seal protection and international arbitration support.
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France
Europe
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
McKinley Follows Footsteps of His Predecessor in Cuba Policy
President McKinley faces the Cuba problem in U S foreign relations focusing on duty toward Spain and support for the Cuban insurrection. The Cuba story spans unrest, discontent, liberty aims, and periods of revolt and failed settlements shaping U S policy.
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McKinley
Spain
Cuba
United States
Hawaii Annexation Treaty Highlights Senate Action
A special message notes a June 16 treaty between the United States and the republic of Hawaii to incorporate the Hawaiian islands as part of the United States. The senate has not yet acted with secrecy removed, awaiting further legislation to detail the union if annexation proceeds. The text emphasizes long US interest, mutual benefit, and Hawaii’s independence within US sovereignty.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
The
United
Louey
Treasury
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Spain
Cuba
Cabinet of
Spaish
Japan
Hawaii
Republic of Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands
American Senate
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Mr. Woodford
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Kansas Pacific
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Civil Service
Indian Territory
Five Civilized Tribes
Dawes Commission
Kasson
Iowa
Minister Merry
Merry
Nicaragua
Alaska
Yukon Valley
Washington
Kansas City
J. M. Greenwood
Mr. Greenwood
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