Hawaii News And Philippine Policy Dominates Washington Reports
The day’s dispatches show Senator Hoar’s growing prominence and a rocky path for Hawaiian Commission bills. Utah sees a candidate for Chief Justice. Hawaii asserts readiness and a vow to resist invasions. Reports from Manila conflict, while the Provisional government emphasizes strong military rule, liberty under law, and improved discipline for volunteers amid sickness. Land speculation may rise as claims shift, and regulars’ discipline remains a key factor shaping policy.
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Washington
Philippines
Savereygny
United States
Hawaii Laws and Immigration in Congress Bill Discussion
The article discusses Hawaii acts continued in force under Congress and Legislature, specifics on land leases, agriculture and forestry laws, and the Secretary of Agriculture’s role. It notes provisions applying U S constitution to Hawaii and concerns over Chinese and Japanese labor imports influencing territorial policy and labor law extensions.
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Hawaii
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Government of
Republe
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Aapan
Awniian Rover
Japan
Wey
Hawaii Territorials Debate Labor Policy and Taxation
A report discusses prohibiting foreign contract labor in Hawaii and protecting American wages, weighing white labor use in sugar, with planters testing labor types. It covers governance reforms, a proposed advisers board for the Governor, and bills on Hawaiian silver, postal savings, and public property worth about 10.4 million dollars. A cable to the islands is proposed under U.S. control amid military conditions.
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United States
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
Dolema
Tressurer
Dole
Treasury
San Francisco
Republic
Dagley
el Nods
United States Bills to Acquire Canal Route Strip
The bill introduced in the House by Congressman Hepburn would authorize U S acquisition of a twelve mile wide strip across Costa Rica Nicaragua along the proposed canal route. The measure marks a pivotal step in canal legislation and could determine the method used in the debate before Congress.
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Washington
Convrenduan Hepburn
House
United States
Turrito
Cowta Klick
Nicaragua
Congress
Tug Fearless Commissioned at Mare Island for Honolulu Duty
The naval tug Trequois, formerly the Spreckels tag Fearless, was placed in commission at Mare Island this morning. Lieutenant Charles J. Pood, navigator on the Panther during the recent war, takes command with a crew of thirty five. The tug will serve as a tender to naval vessels at Honolulu.
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Vallejo
Naval
Spreckels
Proposal to Amend Constitution Limits New Statehood
Washington reports Rep Hepburn of Lown introduced a joint resolution urging a constitutional amendment. No new state admitted unless three fourths in both houses vote affirmatively for admission. Dates cited include January 1898 as a cut off for territorial eligibility.
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Washington
Hepburn of Lown
United States
Congress
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