Soldiers Home bill fuels Tennessee political row
Johnson City clambers over Brownlow, McMillin, and multiple bills as supporters praise the Soldiers' Home measure. Prominent figures like W. P. Brownlow, Senator Bate, and Speaker Henderson receive mass meeting tributes for pushing the bill through the house and senate, with rail and revenue debates adding to the turmoil.
Johnson City to get branch soldiers home bill passed
Washington, Jan 21. Representative Brownlow’s bill to establish a soldiers home at Johnson City cleared the House by unanimous vote. It carries a 250000 installment with total needs around 1500000 for construction and maintenance. The measure awaits the president’s signature and site selection must occur within three months with work starting in six. Tennessee poised to cede 300 acres for the project.
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Senate betrays Nicaragua canal fate to British by inaction
The piece blasts a senate caucus for blocking action on the Nicaragua canal bill while the Hay Pauncefote treaty awaits Britain. It argues Democratic senators can stop the bill or let Republicans pose it and accuses the McKinley administration of serving foreign pressure. It notes four Republicans defected and warns Britain could influence passage after March 4. Panama lobbyists are praised and jubilant.
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