Spaniards Protest Over Treaty Terms and Cession Details
Washington dispatch reports bitter Spanish protest over the peace treaty with the United States. Spain demands responsibility for the Maine disaster and objects to terms on Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines including ten years of shipping rules and guarantees of religious freedom. Debate centers on ratification and the potential appointment of a minister to Madrid.
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Army reorganization debate heats up in Hull bill hearing
The House committee on military affairs opened a session on the Hull bill to reorganize and expand the army. Chairman Hull outlined plans to raise the force to 100000 and promised to report the bill before the holidays. Generals Miles and Schoffield were discussed as potential contributors, with Monday hearings planned on staff, general, and supply departments.
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Cabinet Meeting Discusses Cuba and Philippines Affairs
Washington reports a long cabinet session focused on treaty terms with France, the future of Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines, and plans to model a new postal system after the United States. Admiral Dewey and General Otis messages from Manila urged retaining forces in the Philippines under military rule. no sale of Philippine refunds to any nation was considered. Paris news was not yet received.
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Cuban Entreswists Clash In Cuba Violence
In Santiago de Cuba on December 9 exiled Cuban republicans attacked with machetes during a protest against the Spanish authorities. Juan Castillo and others allegedly struck a clit Pooins wind, smashing water lamps amid outrages. Proponents claim the act expresses broad Cuban sentiment while opposition warns against rash action.
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General Wheeler Denies Final Commitments in Interview
Major General Wheeler issued a statement saying he has not made final decisions on the matter and would consider the question when time and circumstances allow. He noted no further conclusions have been reached and rejected claims of a definitive interview.
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Dem caucus to decide Bailey leadership vote
Democrats set to vote on Bailey leadership after he offered to put his case to a caucus. Resolution would bind party members to the caucus decision. Cabinet plans tariff for Cuba and export tax changes noted amid Washington talks.
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Texas Delegation Plans White House Call on Cuba Transport
Texas lawmakers announce they will urge the president tomorrow to prevent the monster from leading the First Texas regiment as it prepares for Cuba. The unit is set to embark on a transport early next week.
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United States Moves to Build Interoceán Canal Plan
A Washington dispatch reports renewed U S interest in constructing a canal through Central America and the Caribbean. It notes opposition from the Maritime Canal Company and discusses implications for the Claytion Bulwer treaty and U S sovereignty over potential canal zones in Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
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War Revenue Test at Supreme Court on Broker Records
Special Dispatch reports the first war revenue case before the U S Supreme Court questions the requirement for brokers to attach sale papers and contracts showing sale terms to enforce the tax. Nicol, a Chicago grain dealer, argues the act is unconstitutional.
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Information Guarded in Mature Special Viepatch
Washington moves to withhold information on American oval affairs amid foreign government refusals. Naval Constructor Mobaan in department for orders to reach Hong Kong. request for short leave denied due to need to proceed to Hong Kong promptly.
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Severe cold grips Texas as Arctic air moves in
A Galveston weather official warns of a sharp freeze with rain or snow tonight and Saturday. Temperatures drop from 23 at Galveston to 18 miles inland. four to seven inches of snow reported across North Texas with Amarillo Abilene and Palestine affected. barometric readings rise over the Eastern Rockies as the cold front advances.
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Industrial Commission Coordinates Work Plans Across Sectors
The Industrial Commission at Woariington coordinates processing plans across agriculture mining manufactures and generation. Subcommittees finish their drafts and a general sub committee harmonises them to avoid duplication. The full committee will endorse this work before divisions resume their assignments and seek documentary evidence for Washington.
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President’s stance on Philippine independence debated in Congress
A Washington discussion summarizes President McKinley’s cautious view on Philippine independence. The article notes opposition to imperialism and expansion, with the president seeking popular sentiment before any permanent link to the islands, while weighing how to disengage from colonial commitments.
Improvements Reported in Manila Conditions and Prisoner Handling
A cablegram from Admiral Dewey and notes from General Otis indicate improving conditions in Manila and among native factions, with prospects for reduced trouble and steps to repatriate Spanish prisoners. The United States government seeks effective measures under the Paris treaty to return prisoners and manage parolees in the Philippines.
Wealthy Philippine brothers meet Secretary Hay in Washington
In Washington on December 9 the Cortez brothers, affluent Filipinos newly arrived from Manila, visited the State Department and were received by Secretary Hay. They presented dispatches from Generals Merritt and Gil—Consul Williman and Aber AC—relating to events and conditions in the Philippines.
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