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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1899
Page
1
Rebels are active at Caloocan and Malabon and appear to erect earthworks for guns in front of Malabon church, a target previously destroyed by Monadnock shelling on February 27. The Petrel gunboat sent a flag and raised it at Cebu. Manila reports 4:55 p.m. March 1.
A Manila dated telegram reports Filipinos holding Pasig Paternos and Guadalupe with northern lines reaching Tondo. It claims six hundred American prisoners and no Filipino surrender, asserting independence and seeking settlement through foreign consuls.
A London dispatch reports the US gunboat Petrel arrived Cebu February 21 to meet insurgent leaders. Leaders surrendered to supervisory authority of Aguinaldo’s government, with Capt. Plunkett named port captain and Parker customs collector. Natives assume administration as landing parties stand by at Loila.
London report from a Samoan correspondent states Germany sought to overturn the Berlin treaty and dominate the islands. The German plan allegedly aimed to 1,000 strong Mataafa forces against the British, with natives urged to attack the British consulate and mission, while looting left twenty villages wrecked and villagers destitute.
Sagasta hands resignation of the ministry to the queen regent in Madrid, signaling a cabinet crisis likely to last two or three days as the queen must act on the change. The move follows a political rupture within the government and sets the stage for a new administration.
A political standoff unfolds as leaders press for a new cabinet. The chambers adjourn while ministerialists seek queen regent support to dissolve the parliament, aiming to back Sagasta in forming a stable government.
Lord Herschell former lord chancellor of Great Britain died in Washington after a fall from slipping on wintry sidewalks. He had been sent to the United States to aid negotiations with the United States and Canada but suffered heart failure after an earlier pelvic fracture. He was born November 2, 1837 and held numerous honors including privy councillor and knight grand cross of the Bath.
Washington March 1 The naval appropriation bill as reported to the senate provides for a material reduction of warship numbers while maintaining armor price. It lowers the number of battleships and cruisers and limits construction to two vessels per yard. The bill carries a total appropriation of 4092943 with a net increase of 3288381 over the house plan. Principal increases include 800000 for dry docks 1157800 for the marine corps 375000 for the Brooklyn navy yard and 750000 for a Brooklyn steam plant. The act allowing four granite docks is fixed at 2100000 per dock with an $800000 immediate addition. Equipment funds rise to 400000 from 200900. The fortifications measure is reported without change.
Rumor says Santa Fe controls the California and Nevada line to Emeryville creating a near Oakland entry. Tracks extend 380 miles toward Oakland with repairs under way and talk of reaching Mount Diablo. The line is in receivership under H. H. Smith of Denver, bondholder.
The region reports night showers in northern California with favorable signs of more rain that could benefit farmers fruit growers and miners. Grain remains fair with little January rain. Cherry trees blossom early, prompting concern over possible spring frosts. Oregon Short Line stock exchange offer by Union Pacific affects central holdings. exchange privilege ends March 15. Union Pacific stock certificates now ready for delivery.
Washington March 1 The resolutions adopted at the democratic house caucus relative to the Philippines were introduced in the house by Representative Dinsmore of Arkansas and referred to the foreign affairs committee. Chairman Hitt says it has not yet been determined whether a meeting will be called to consider the subject.
John Douglas, held in the city prison on an embezzlement charge involving Marine Life Insurance funds totaling $17,000, has shown insanity symptoms and has been placed in the insane ward.
London reports state the pope may have pneumonia and could not recover, with doctors and cardinals noted in his room. Conclave factions form around candidates Padro Gait and Rampolla, plus others, amid illness and possible foreign electors. The pope underwent a cyst operation today and is described as in fair condition.
Washington March 1 Senator from the committee on commerce reported amendments to the Hanna Payne shipping bill. The changes add restraints on the bill and warn of an $100000000 annual expenditure. A provision caps aggregate bounties at $1008000 and limits yearly treasury outlays to $9000000 with Treasury regulations for payments. The bill originally included benefits for foreign built vessels. the new amendments reduce the bounty to a lower percentage and affect contracts for American citizens on foreign built ships.
Washington March 1 Senator Foraker gives notice he will offer an amendment to the war appropriation bill. It would prohibit any franchise or concession by the United States or any authority for the Island of Cuba during occupation. The provision would authorize withdrawal of U S troops as Cuba’s government and control is prepared for its people.
Washington March 1 Conferees of the two bases on the navy personnel bill have reached a general agreement. The bill maintains Hull bill provisions including amalgamation of line and engineer corps, higher pay, promotion improvements, and naval corps modernization. Senate endurance for a six year course at Annapolis remains under consideration.
The present law stays in force as the House retreats from its demand to extend the course to four years. The Senate provision creating a 1 percent difference between sea pay and shore pay remains in the bill. The agreement removes 40 civil service appointments, affecting the judge advocate corps, which has faced ongoing disagreements.
Four people were killed and one injured in a head on crash between an eastbound EZassenger and a westbound Double-Head S quextbound train near Ogden. The deceased include a engineer and a fireman from Ogden. An additional engineer was seriously injured.
Special to the Inter Mountain Helena Mont March 1 both houses passed bills over the governor veto the senate approved prize fighting legalization in committee of the whole while the house refused to back a ballot top circle measure a committee was named to probe state institutions the house postponed Hannahs top ticket ballot repeal and several bills were signed into law including deficiency appropriations and water measurement by court order
The Daily News editorial cites The Times criticizing Baren Buelow for clarity on the Samoan question. It notes that current arrangements fail and weighs Baron Von Durlow’s remarks at the releastag. The piece questions if partition will be the final solution to the problem.
Reports dated February 17 from Apia describe ongoing troubles under the provisional government interfering with native and British subjects and White officials. The German president of the municipal council, Dr Raffel, and a British consul apologize for boycotting the third-class cruiser Porpoise and for insulting guests aboard.
Washington Senate proceeds with the 20 million dollar relief bill to pay Spain for relinquishment of the Philippines. Alison reports the measure from the Appropriations Committee and the bill passed without debate.
New York March 1 7 o clock this morning Mr Kipling rested quietly. Dr Dunham who was seen shortly before seven o clock said I am pleased with the condition of Mr Kipling. Melms had a quiet night.
Forty four soldiers from the Kansas and New York regiments arrive in San Francisco aboard the Australia from Honolulu. Six have been discharged and the rest return as convalescents.
Mr Wardell, our shoe buyer, returns from the east with plans for a handsome line of shoes for men women and children to be shown later. He learned a pine shoe order from a merchant in poor standing would not be delivered and made a cash offer. Today we offer these fine $5.00 shoes for $3.50.
New, land-sewn shoes in soft kid leather with button and lace styles. Each pair features silk piping, patent toe caps, and kid tops. Marketed as Philadelphia made, these shoes are presented as equal to shoes costing $1 more elsewhere. Limited stock at $3.50 per pair.
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