China Faces Demands as Von Waldersee Expedition Nears
February 20 report from Pokin notes China agrees in principle to terms for evacuation but seeks concessions on indemnity. Count Von Walderses plans an expedition with extensive transport orders. Disputes over cash payments and China’s ability to cover indemnities remain likely as ministers push for a large sum, while U.S. Minister Conger presses the total at 400 million.
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Ying Nien
Count von Walderses
Iermoos
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Todus
China
Congor Est Hunten
Germany and America Forge Backing for China Pact
A Berlin dispatch reports that United States Ambassador White discussed joint action with Baron Richter to curb petty seizing of territories and secure China trade. Berlin believes US and Germany align on diplomacy and security needs in China while army moves are carefully limited to approved premises.
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Associated Pred
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White
Jorcien Offalya
Baron Richter
China
Li Je
Germany
Foreign Office
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Cge
von Waldersen
Alan Fuo
Proposed Military Campaign Stalls in China Diplomacy
The United States has not addressed European governments or Japan about a proposed military campaign in China. Only Minister Connner has spoken to Pekin and London officials, while Britain seeks further explanation of Marshal Van Waldirecse’s planned expedition.
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Washington
State Department
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Japan
Mer
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Ita Diasetit
China
Tovern
Conner
Pekin
London
Associated Prana
Pier Marshal van Waldirece
Envoys Reach Compromise on Chinese Question killings
London reports envoys propose to commute most executions in the Prince Tuan, Duke Lan, and General Tung Fu Huang cases, with self strangulation or decapitation options for several officials. Paris notes France skeptical about an expedition into the Chinese interior.
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Ink
Tekin
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Thor
Iisperial
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Duke Lan
Tung Fu Halang
Willl
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Shien
Chan Shu Chive
Yio Niem
Chi Nath
Hatt Cheng Wu
Debate Spurs Post Office Reform Amid Railway Pay Fight
A sharp Senate debate focuses on postal service pay and pneumatic tube pilots, with Butler proposing a 1 percent cut and Mason pressing for funding. Depew argues rail freight and wages differ from Europe, while the chamber weighs amendments and legislative fate as committee actions loom.
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West
St. Louis
Wolcott
Spooner Amendment Indorsed by Senate Committee
Washington February 21 The senate committee on military affairs completed its report on the army appropriation bill The committee by acting on Spooner amendment endorses the Spooner proposal and recommends its inclusion in the bill showing support for the amendment.
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Senate Committee On Military Affaira
Lentz Speaks on Philippines Criticism of Administration
In Washington the House passed the sundry civil appropriation bill as debate raged over Lentz from Ohio who attacked administration policy in the Philippines. He cited alleged orders to desert, prompting sharp rebuttals from Cannon and Grosvenor and a heated exchange over wartime conduct and corruption. The session adjourned at 5 10 p m after further remarks and amendments.
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Weather Outlook with Rain Likely in South
February 20 forecast shows increasing clouds and probable rain in extreme southern portions on Thursday. Friday expected rain with southerly to southeasterly winds. Oklahoma and Indian Territory expect fair and cooler conditions Thursday and Friday with variable winds.
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Texica
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Indian Territory
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British Commander in South Africa Faces Increased Anxiety
London reports grave misgivings over General Dewet’s escape and Lord Kitchener’s rapid troop movements by train. News notes Kitchener’s retreat to Pretoria as Dewet’s whereabouts remain uncertain and Kruger contemplates return to South Africa amid gunfire near Bothwell.
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Exportation of Horses London February 20
Reported decision of Wellington’s representatives to probe if the United States violated the 1877 treaty permitting export of horses mules and other stock to Britain for South Africa. Officials see little impact as most animals needed for South Africa were already secured.
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United States
South Africa
Associated Press
Foreign Offee
War Office
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Buffalo Bayou Likely Restored to $600000 Provision
Washington observers expect the rivers and harbors bill to pass after the diplomatic and consular business. The Buffalo Bayou provision, set at $600,000, seems likely to be restored, despite a senate amendment favoring a military resurvey over a civil engineers board.
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Washington
Buffalo Bayou
Thin Sesalon
Senate Committee Opposes Nicaragua Treaty Resolution
The Senate foreign relations committee took adverse action on a Morgan resolution arguing the U S right to build a canal under the Nicaragua route would be discourteous to Great Britain while the Hay Pauncefote agreement remains under Britain's review. The panel cited courtesy to Britain as a reason to withhold action.
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