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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1899
Page
4
The message urges buyers to consider forthcoming needs and buy now or lay away at notably low rates. It emphasizes affordability and the potential savings by acting early, suggesting practical planning for anticipated expenditures.
Despatches from Manila indicate conflicting reports on Otis asking for more troops while President, Alger, and Corbin discuss provisional army grants. Aiming to field nine regiments totalling about 14 130 men, officials foresee sending recruits to Manila to reinforce General Otis this fall, or distributing them among regular regiments if not organized.
Washington reports discuss Congress likely supporting a department of colonies led by a Cabinet official. Lawmakers urge swift civil governance for Hawaii Porto Rico and the Philippines while reducing military duties, with emphasis on English schooling and civilian control once insurrection ends. Senator Mallory notes Hawaiians assimilate, while Puerto Rico and the Philippines require schools and civilian administration.
The discussion centers on organizing a colonial department within the State Department and appointing a specialized Secretary of State for Colonial Affairs to manage outlying possessions. Speakers emphasize cautious handling, potential self government for Puerto Rico and the Philippines, and continued supervision if granted autonomy. A Manila visit highlights the flag and calabash presented to Charleston by the Queen Dowager.
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