Taft on Chinese Labor in the Philippines Spark Debate
Governor Taft addresses the issue of Chinese laborers in the Philippines, warning that their admission could shift commerce and farming toward Chinese merchants, threaten Filipino workers, and provoke political backlash. He argues a policy opening risks economic and social disruption and favors maintaining limits to protect local livelihoods and sovereignty.
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Jin
Gerernor Taft Hay
Philippi
Cummer
United States
Tsimen
Filipe
Mayou
Dilos
Singapore
Etralts
Chines
Austria
Attairs
Borneo
Forty-Five Day Trip by Wagon Lite Railway
A director plans a world journey around the globe in forty days. With the Siberian line fully relaid, Moscow to Lisbon or Vladivostock routes shorten. segments include Paris via New York, and Pekin to Siberia by a revolving letter route, predicting multiple two to twelve day legs and rapid connections.
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Vienna
Siberian
Nasaawil
Yokohar
Vancouver
Cher
Canteen and Temperance in Army Life
A 19th century letter argues against army canteens and liquor in regiments, claiming alcohol harms discipline and health. It condemns liquor dealers and urges government suppression of saloons near camps, citing desertions, drunkenness, and the need for sober soldiers.
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Lquor
Cam Tomer
Arunkenoas
Dietarbanoen
Ely Puhiteat
Hiquorr
Juerk
Empromrhes
Iporlora
United States
Makeine
Salidjern
Uley
Mquor
Cova
San Mraneinen
Cal
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