30 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1897
Page
1
Weather readings show clear skies over most areas with scattered rain near St. Louis. Wind shifts noted from east to west across the plains, with presssure and temperature readings recorded by US observatories. Reports mention embargo discussions on Havana tobacco and upcoming changes in trade restrictions.
Dallas telegram reports Colonel Richard B. Hubbard predicting imminent war over Chinese territory. He warns Russia and Germany seek to dismember the Chinese empire to seize folds of Korea and Manchuria, threatening American commerce with Asia and potential U S intervention. He cites Senator Morgan and notes United States may face conflict though Britain’s involvement uncertain.
Reports from Shanghai and Singapore indicate French forces seized Hai Nan island with minimal Chinese opposition. Dispatched items describe Hai Nan’s location, size, and population. Paris notes French inaction in the Far East and Russia-England dynamics in related affairs.
Governor orders assembly in Nashville to tackle taxation and regulation of railways telegraph and telephone companies. United States Judge Clark had restrained state taxes, signaling a potential federal clash. Senator Turney and Congressman McMillin candidates, with railroads seeking relief from high local property taxes. A separate note mentions an injunction secured in Texas over Adam stock of foods with a January hearing.
The notice states freight paid and an advance of 17.TM per bhaia on average cotton. It allows storage and holding for six months or any portion the shipper chooses with 6 percent interest on the advance and handling charges per bale. After the initial month, only extra charges apply.
The British ambassador Claude MacDonald hopes England will render manua l help or otherwise war is the only alternative. He has made a few days delay to refer the matter to the home pav ern invent.
Washington reports a Chinese imperial decree ordering self abasement during the New Year eclipse. The document cites historical precedents and directs curtailment of New Year rites, changing ceremonies to a different hall, and restricting official feasts while honoring the empress dowager.
A long summary of Texas rail matters from the past year includes indebtedness, department warnings, operating expenses, and notable items. The South Texas Myrcal association at Beaumont votes against a national quarantine system, citing dangers to the South, while U.S. affairs may push state actions. International notes mention Japan, China, and European issues, with various political and economic impacts. Reports touch on Cuba shipments via Texas, pension attorney tensions, Canada reciprocity, and economic indicators. A scattered mix of global and domestic events appears, including labor, politics, and social incidents, with several named places and figures throughout.
Victoria reports a global power clash looming over China parts delaying. Hong Kong orders workers to work promptly while Japan urges a prudent stance. German sailors warn locals to stay peaceful and law will be enforced. Nine Chinese bandits involved in a priest’s murder are captured and executed. Berlin asserts responsibility for China policy and calls for energetic implementation with an entente.
Denver, Dec 26. Trouble brews in the north coal fields as operators warn they would close every mine in Lafayette, Louisville, Marshall, Erie and smaller camps if wages are not raised by Jan 1. They seek a 10 to 40 percent increase, citing costs and margins. About 11,000 workers could lose jobs if a strike occurs.
Government actions are limited to routine matters allowed to exit via Texas ports en route to Cuba and South America. The notices indicate standard regulatory movements continuing through established port facilities and maritime routes.
The article notes an anticipated flattering rise in national finances for December versus November. It also covers Texas cattlemen's concerns over a new bulletin from the Bureau of Animal Industry on cattle exports to Europe, clarifying that current law allows shipments to Cuba, Mexico, and the Americas, with restrictions only on European ports.
Washington reports the December monthly statement of government receipts and expenditures will show a material rise in customs and internal revenue. Customs income reached 2,753,705, the highest since the new tariff law. Officials expect continued gains, with total revenue likely to exceed expenditures by about 1.7 million for the month and a surplus for all months except January.
General Miles favors radical changes to U S Army attire after European travel. He proposes a continental look for cavalry and artillery with light blue tunics and braiding, waistcoats, and tall boots, shifting away from current styles. War Department officials doubt adoption due to cost and disruption, though the proposal is under consideration.
Washington notes that amid party divisions the civil service reform law is unlikely to be altered. Majority and minority reports split over modification versus repeal, with administration hints of limited changes. North Texas postoffices announce new appointees including Ovark Lamar county and Herman Albert in GNoapie county. Plaster Parker county sees C Mitchell appointed as postmaster amid resignations.
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