Mindanao Expedition Notes From Davao in Mindanao
Special correspondence from Davao in Mindanao describes the landscape around Mt Apo, local wildlife including monkeys parrots and wild hogs, and the potential for farming and grazing. It notes the rich black soil, proposed agricultural schools at posts, and improvements by American troops, with observations on health and climate for soldiers.
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Commercial Tribune
Davao
Gulf of Davao
Mindanao
Bay of Illano
Cottabato
Mt. Apo
M. Montano
Bob
Burchfield
Secretary of Agriculture
Philippines
Back-door Entry to China through Land Route
Column argues England should invade China by land via Tibet and Southwestern regions rather than sea. It notes Western knowledge is scarce, predicts a small force could overrun Tibet, and explains war is seen as absurd in Chinese philosophy. An English expedition could win goodwill by protecting peaceful civilians.
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Liggett
Jos
Tunison
England
China
Middle Kingdom
Western
Tibet
Yunnan
France
Russia
Turkestan
England China and the Yunnan Frontier in War Time Strategy
The piece weighs British and French moves on Burma and Yunnan. It argues China may cede Burmah under duress and warns of Russia’s possible role. It contrasts British restraint with French assertiveness and notes railway routes to link navigable waters with Yangtze Kiang for regional control.
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India
China
Shassa
Tibet
Burmah
Theebaw
Apnam
Peking
Russia
England
France
Chine
Indian
Yunnan
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