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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1899
Page
2
A collage of quotations and reflections from early 20th century newspapers. It critiques public virtue and wisdom, cites politicians like Senator Quay and Prof. Norton, notes education's start in childhood, and mentions seed imports, naval provisions, and cattle trade related to Cuba. The piece blends satire with observations on public life, media, and policy.
The Cuban commander Gomez demands nearly 66,090,000 from the United States and refuses to disband his army until money is paid. He protests an earlier plan to pay 30,000 Cubans under arms with about 4 million dollars, while a payroll system and American garrisons are discussed. General Brooke and aides push for employment and local self-governance as talks with Washington continue.
Cavalry moves described as needed for Cuba advance with fifteen troops from Second Fifth and Eighth regiments to sail today and tomorrow aboard Minnewaka Manitoba and Michigan. War department notes enough infantry and a growing need for mounted troops in country districts on the island. Meanwhile Philippine affair includes Sixto Lopez protest to state department and Missouri delegation ladies host reception at the Ebbitt House with Mrs Hinnd and others.
The Army reorganization bill neared final passage after days of debate in Washington. Key changes cut paymaster and engineer ranks, while amendments on use of troops sparked clashes over federal authority. Separate items note Secretary Alger's West Indies tour with Senate and House committees' wives, and bills on marriage licenses and a Wyoming snow slide incident.
An analysis argues that a contracting money supply and falling prices hurt enterprise. It explains banks’ idle deposits at money centers as a sign of scarce usable money, causing debts, bankruptcies, and hoarding. Stable or rising prices mobilize money and fuel productive activity, while money hoards under gold standard harm growth.
The piece laments dominance of large corporations over mills and mines, arguing trusts create a few masters with millions of servants. It urges direct legislation, strengthened civil service, strict law enforcement, and public control of utilities and resources to curb royalistic concentration, stop strikes, and ensure fair wages and accountability.
The document discusses plans to contest a trust's power and prevent it from dominating the nation. Stillwell emphasizes unity to develop four decisive measures preventing trust control and safeguarding political autonomy.
The Chicago News decries money as a drug in America and notes Russians seek cheaper funds in New York. It highlights the grim cost of cash, citing a mechanic’s typhoid and eviction while workers chase riches. It also reports New York ads seeking a public executioner for South American states, with applicants offering unlikely credentials, all underscoring money’s corrosive lure.
The Nonconformist laments a skilled, honest man of fifty seeking work after a year without a position while another veteran Commercial traveler once earning 2000 a year now makes 50 monthly. Both struggle despite apparent prosperity as discharged volunteers await recall and homeside workers face hardship.
A quotation attributed to A. Wayland argues against expansion under a conqueror’s flag, accusing commercial pirates of robbing the poor while plans for empire greedily pursue more fleece. The text laments exploitation and calls for self-governance with justice.
The San Francisco Star suggests a congressional bill to end postal savings banks in Hawaii. It argues the move would allow aggressive enterprise among natives, likening it to past missionary and Pacific Bank influences and broader western schemes.
The Journal of Agriculture reports John D. Rockefeller increased his wealth by about 30.9 million dollars last year through strategic manipulation. He donates 200 thousand dollars of gains to the University of Chicago while charging that many parents push their sons toward self serving gain and public-spoilage views. The piece questions voter indifference and calls for prudent charity.
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