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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1899
Page
2
The Standard argues that exact silver ratio is not essential and that law governs the ratio. It notes variations across currencies and countries, while observing that world exchanges largely fix the ratio. This reflects 1899 views on monetary policy and exchange.
The article argues the new Congress will address Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines plus Pacific commercial ties. It anticipates open discussion of free China trade the open door and the risk of European powers dividing China, urging cooperation to protect U S economic interests and avoid conflict with transatlantic powers.
Germany rescues the Kaiserin Augusta from Manila and states German protection in the Philippines will be handled by the United States. The move signals returning to cordial ties as U S sovereignty there is acknowledged and U S forces pledged to defend German interests. Despite earlier strains since Dewey’s Manila harbor victory, both Berlin and Washington claim friendship amid lingering public suspicion.
The piece surveys bank and market experts noting the stock market’s limited recent change, predicted volatility with a possible price drift downward, and the influence of easy money and railroad earnings. It also covers congressional adjournment, Philippine commission roles, Montana state offices, and international legal developments including Dreyfus and Alaska boundary talks.
The article notes U S mistrust of Germany over actions of a German admiral at Manila and suggests secret orders affected division of harbor areas. It argues that recent moves show Berlin seeking peaceful relations and cooperation with the United States, including easing trade tensions and using this country in Samoa matters.
The article notes political shifts with Addicks seen as likely winner after adjournment, Judge Monroe L. Hayward poised to fill Allen's U.S. Senate seat for six years, and Nebraska Republicans coalescing around the candidate. It also mentions troop transport delays hindering Philippines operations, a veto affecting prize fights in Montana, and various state legislative dynamics in Utah, California, and Milwaukee religious proselytizing efforts.
A letter marked Lynchburg Va written in Chinese reaches a poster collector who cannot translate it. Rev. Jackson translates it into a joke about the importation of lacquered woods from China and a request for a tariff table. A Dingley tariff bill copy is sent back with a facetious note. The piece ends with a fragment about a poet and editors in Chicago.
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