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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1899
Page
2
A Florida editor reviews global events and domestic politics, noting Philippine dialects, Lodge versus Schley, Alabama celebrations, a court Bible issue, and seed catalog talk. It discusses World Almanac value, horse-doctor rank, Havana edition pubs, beef spoilage claims, and suspected commissary theft, citing multiple Army beef losses across sites.
The Rev Thomas Delaney as penitentiary chaplain tells of a dying convict who asked that his body be sent home without revealing where he was found. The Grmene Music Publishing Co Cincinnati offers the song for 20 cents, regular 50.
The nation welcomes the unanimous Senate decision to take up the peace treaty on February six and to end the delay in winding up the Cuba-Spain issue. People seek peace and a return to undisturbed business as Cuba is freed and Spain driven from the hemisphere. The public hopes for ratification in proper form if possible.
The Atlanta Journal notes quarrels between Sampson and Schley factions after the Eagan incident. It cites Senate complaints of Schley’s treatment and Sampson’s promotion as political, claims of cowardice at Santiago, and calls for a halt to rival officer bickering harming morale.
The account describes Aguinaldo as a half breed of Japanese and Filipino about 30, a former Philippine power. It notes the 1806 Philippine republic with Andres Bonifacio, Aguinaldo’s 1897 death, and the 1897 pact with Spain for reforms and expatriation for three years, likening it to Cuba's 10 years war settlement. The insurgent leaders reportedly received money for exile and faced severe repercussions.
The Atlanta Journal reports Aguinaldo defended bribery charges by noting insurgent leaders risked exile and poverty yet sought support. He deposited funds in a Hong Kong bank openly and returned to Cavite in May 1898 rallying natives under a proclaimed Philippine republic.
The Savannah News reports a proposed Alabama Legislature resolution to strike the word colored from legal papers and substitute Negro with a capital N, arguing colored is not generic while Negro is. The piece speculates the mover might push further to replace Negro with Black, noting language in other languages for context.
An old advertisement extols Browns' Iron Bitters as a remedy for weakness, loss of ambition, aching bones, and wasting tissues. It claims the tonic restores strength, soothes nerves, and makes blood rich and red, urging readers to choose it over expensive medicines. Sold by all dealers.
Washington reports Brigadier General Eagan former commissary general of the U S Army was found guilty on two charges conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman and conduct prejudicial to good order discipline for publicly denouncing Major General Miles as a liar The court recommends his dismissal from the Army with no mercy and notes his complete breakdown President McKinley intervention could alter the outcome.
A report says senators pressed the President to allow a vote on the Philippines permanence before ratifying the treaty. It notes a majority favors a declaratory resolution that the United States does not intend to hold the islands forever, while the President preferred ratification without new pledges. The piece questions how much future policy will hinge on this stipulation.
The Savannah News notes that Democratic success could alter policy and the forthcoming treaty ratification vote will shape U S relations with the Philippines. It warns no firm prediction exists on future policy and that islands may become a major political issue affecting party lines and imperialist debate.
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