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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1900
Page
5
Washington dispatch reports War Department plans to brief Congress on costs of expanding volunteer forces versus enlarging the regular army. General MacArthur opposes delaying reinforcements and supports raising regulars to about 100000 with nationwide recruiting stations to sustain strength.
A reported speech by Senator Beveridge of Indiana at a republican mass meeting in Chicago. He argues Americans are capable of self government and defends intervention in overseas territories while criticizing Philippine realities and imperial claims. He asserts the United States should protect native peoples and promote a stable system without surrendering republican principles.
The speaker argues that separate Cuban government under a protectorate would have harmed U S interests, urging maintenance of American administration to ensure schooling, health, and stability. He warns against Cuban independence and predicts future crises if the Philippines are treated similarly, framing Cuba as pivotal to regional security and economic power.
One hundred United States postmasters of the First Class attend the third annual convention in Peoria Illinois with President Dickerson of Detroit presiding. It is decided to admit as members presidents of state postmasters associations including youth sisters of various offices. Postmaster Hicks of Philadelphia reports postmasters hold liable for defalcations of subordinates and can recover on government surety bonds.
A dispatch from Pretoria describes Michael Davitt's views on the war, his meeting with Boers, and his departure after costly travels and failed hopes of British papers. He criticizes the Boers for deceiving him and laments the lack of reliable information.
Albany Sept 26 Superintendent Hendricks released a statement on Traders Fire Insurance Company of New York highlighting widespread misstatements in its December 31 1899 annual statement. Key discrepancies include inflated bank balances and incorrect premium and liability figures. The audit prompted criminal proceedings as officials sought action by the New York district attorney. The company, formed 1898 with 200000 capital, traces to Parsons charter disputed since 1896 with Lloyds organizers involved.
The underwriters at Traders' Fire Lionds formed a new company with Adams, Lockwood and Foreman as managers. Charles McMurran largely drove the effort. The merged entity retained all Licyde risks and paid about $181,000 premium for re insurance. Directors include Benjamin F. Tracy George A. H atom Karned Miller Lev F P Murton James A Roberta Howard Gould and others.
The board of arbitrament at the war college reviewed the night maneuvers near Newport. Torpedo boats failed to silence ships, while the scuffle left several vessels crippled or sunk. The Leyden and Scorpion faced action, and the Gwynn torpedoed the Eagle. The Kearsarge, Indiana, and others drew exchange shots as the Holland and Porter pursued the action, all under clear skies and smooth seas.
The Scandinavian Brotherhood states it has no affiliation with the Scandinavian Independent Political Club organized September 8. The club does not meet in Scandia Hall So Main Street. Signed H Asgood and Martin Bjorm TM M Trustee September 20 1900.
J D McGregor veterinary surgeon honorary graduate of Ontario Veterinary College Toronto Canada treats all diseases of domesticated animals according to scientific principles. Office at Marlow's Stables 104 South Main Street telephone 298 all cases promptly attended to.
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