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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
4
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On November 28 1899 General Wheeler sent his resignation as brigadier general of volunteers from the Philippines to President McKinley. If McKinley accepts it to take effect before Congress assembles Wheeler could take his seat in the house with no objection.
A joint resolution offered by Senator Lodge and Representative Moody would promote Gen Miles on retirement to lieutenant general and grant rank, pay, and retirement. The administration opposes similar measures due to friction with Adjutant General Corbin, who is hostile to Miles.
The Goshen Democrat notes tariff clashes in 1900 politics as Republicans fear press opposition, comparing to 1896 when the 16 to 1 silver issue boosted Democrat influence. It cites Chicago Times Herald and New York Sun among papers warning McKinley.
The TRE amendment to the Nicaragua canal treaty grants the United States power to defend and control the canal during war. Proposed by Republican Davis, it marks a Democratic triumph as the amendment endorses the Democrats’ initial stance. Ratification looks reasonably sure though some Democrats may oppose certain features.
Rumor says President McKinley considers using Secretary Hay as a scapegoat to appease Republican opposition to the administration’s foreign policy. Critics doubt sacrifices would aid him and may fuel belief in his self interest. Hay’s remarks opposing the Nicaragua Canal treaty amendment feed the talk.
Intra party rift grows as McKinley urges immediate ratification of the reciprocity treaty with France amid opposition in his own party. Senate leaders prefer postponing to allow the finance committee to study potential revenue impact.
Neither side has yet won but lawmakers believe McKinley will yield if they can maintain resistance, following a pattern of concessions in prior disputes with his party leaders in Congress.
A Chicago Times-Herald summary credits a Washington source with McKinley’s stance that tariff restrictions between Puerto Rico and the United States should be removed as liberal policy. The piece argues Republicans balked at a generous policy to avoid constitutional controversy, urging that “plain duty” be done.
The text captures Senator Foraker contending that denying tariffs on Porto Rican products would force dismantling U.S. customs and abandoning protection, a move he says would ruin the country and aid big trusts. It condemns Republican leaders for favoring free Porto Rican trade but resisting broader tariff changes.
A critical tirade argues Republican leaders feign opposition to imperial policy while backing McKinley. It condemns Hoar and others as hypocrites, mocks party leaders, trusts, and financiers, and ends by calling out treacherous loyalties and Uriah Heep like deceit.
A sharp rebuke targets critics of McKinley and Republican policies. The writer alleges reformers manipulate virtue and patriotism to mask corruption, and asserts behind-the-scenes scheming by “Roman augurs” guiding party leaders.
A Chicago Chronicle summary of U S Senate opposition to a $20,000 pension for former Hawaiian queen Liliuokalani. Debate cites potential precedents for pensions to dethroned monarchs while contrasting with Hadji Mohammed of Sulu. The piece mocks political logic and notes the queen’s loss of property and status.
A Grand Rapids Democrat accuses the administration of weakness and deceit in Washington. The piece cites tariff reforms affecting Puerto Rico and questions the president’s leadership. It recalls Gen Miles asserting the aim of preserving Puerto Rico’s immunities under American rule.
Editorial defends Charles J. Sheldon against ridicule, praising his motives, honesty, and practical Christian plan in In His Steps. It lauds his self sacrifice, rejects claims of foolishness or greed, and notes his pledge to direct profits to charity while testing his newspaper model on what Jesus would do.
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