President McKinley Extols Prosperity and China Policy
President McKinley’s annual message reviews a strong nation at the turn of the century, praises republican institutions, and details foreign policy including China relations after Boxer unrest, the Hague arbitration framework, and relations with Germany, Britain, Spain, and Latin nations. He calls for continued economic growth, shipping, banking reform, and a measured, just approach to governance in the Philippines and Cuba.
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Opening of Congress Marks Short First Session
Washington reports open houses at noon with little business. New members Dolliver and Dillingham sworn in as deaths of Senators Gest and Davis announced. Senate adjourns to Tuesday with focus on shipping subsidy bill and Hay Pauncefote treaty in executive session. Republican plan to skip Thursday adjournment noted.
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Congress in Short Session Puts Pressure on Major Bills
House leaders push a fast track on key measures including the war revenue tax cut army reorganization river and harbor and appropriations bills. A caucus on the army bill signals a possible substitute extending the current army law for two or three years. Tax relief bill nears completion with some Republicans seeking broader relief. Business did not proceed at the session’s start as members adjourned after a brief roll call.
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