22 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1900
Page
1
The readable lines reference a Puerto Rican tariff topic, a senator's speech, and a visiting military unit. Other visible items include theatrical reviews and a section labeled Twenty-first with Confederate mentions. The fragmentary text suggests a general newspaper issue with assorted notices and reviews.
New York April 22 Tribune prints Joseph A. Manter Maine National Committee member notes Republican vice presidency uncertain. Several names gain support, including Cortelyou Bliss and William C. Whitney. Northwest and New England figures discussed. no clear front runner emerges before convention.
Washington reports reveal American army officers in Cuba drawing double salaries from U.S. and Cuban funds. General Ludlow is cited as spending over 95 000 on decorations for the governor’s palace. Secretary Root defends continuing the practice amid political fallout and war-era probes.
Mr Pack challenges statements to Congress about travel costs and official duties. He cites misstatements in a prior report prepared for the Treasury and discusses charges related to journeys to Paris and other duties within the United States.
Debates in the Senate over a resolution by Mr. Garon Gia asking the secretary of war for information on allowances rationing and quarters for officers stationed in Cuba and Puerto Rico. Mr Pettigrew defended restrictions while Mr Hawley and Mr Carter disputed the scope of grants and confirmed no increases in Cuba service.
Senator Wellington of Maryland announces his break with the administration over imperial policies including the Philippines and tariff on Puerto Rican imports. He states he cannot support a platform opposing his convictions and will not attend the Republican National Convention or remain on the national committee.
A reader letter from William Redmond discusses South Africa warfare and Irish nationalists. The piece criticizes violence and calls for justice and Christianity while questioning patriotism and Queen Victoria's stance amid Dublin demonstrations and wounded in Britain.
A Washington conference of Republican leaders on the Nicaragua canal question tests Secretary Hay’s push to delay action and block Democratic opposition. Reports say Hay plans to avoid action while courting central government concessions over land through which the canal would pass and to prevent Hepburn from uniting party members to press for unanimous support.
Washington April 34 The Isthmain canal commission concludes it cannot finish its report now on the Yutioi public task before December. The delay stems from disputes with Central American representatives during their visit and concerns over sovereignty and canal route protections.
Washington April 2 The house moved ahead on the naval appropriation bill with Mr Underwood opposing a separate vote on amendments. Van Iver Mo. sought adoption with instructions for an armory plate factory. a point of order was sustained and the motion to recommit failed. The bill passed without division.
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