Aguinaldo Takes Oath After Talks With Chief Justice Arellano
In Manila on April 6 Chief Justice Arellano described Aguinaldo's private interview detailing education and self‑government provisions under the American system. Aguinaldo, detained at Malacanang, expressed willingness to take the oath of allegiance and favor peace, while weighing surrender and exile options.
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Manila
Arellano
Aguinalde
United States
Aguinaldo
Malacanan Palace
Washington
Benor Arellano Aga
Aguinaldo Ie
America
Constancia Probleto
Kalipunan Society
Woman's Peace
Steseparté
Abe
Baliggury to Retire Rumors of Resignation in London Gossip
London dispatch reports Parliament adjourned for Easter recess amid energy concerns. Rumors say Lord Salisbury may resign before Beau Nou trip and A. J. Balfour could move to the upper house, with possible continued leadership until season end if health improves.
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New York
Tritine
London
House of Comment
Lord Saliebury
Beau Nou
A. J. Balfour
Lord Salisbury
Riviera
House of Commons
King
Mr. Balfour
Commons
Britain Moves North in Transvaal Clash
New York dispatch reports General Plumer has occupied Nylstroom signaling resumed British advance toward Pietermaritzburg. The move threatens Boer control of main railroad lines and requires protection of a 240 mile secondary route as Kitchener pursues a comprehensive campaign to pacify the Northern Transvaal.
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Plumer
Nylstroom
New York
Lord Kitchener
London
the Tribune
South Africa
Pietermariteberg
Pretoria
Baden-Powell
Lord Robert
Transvaal
Pietermar- Staburg
China Not Willing To Sign Manchurian Pact, Li Hung Chang Split
Pekin reports the Chinese government informed Russia that pressure from other powers prevents acceptance of the Manchurian convention. Li Hung Chang favored the treaty while most officials opposed. The note stresses China’s aim to stay on friendly terms with all nations during a perilous period. March 20 discussions confirmed Russia’s quiet satisfaction with the stance.
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Pekin
Russa
China
Ie le Ching
LA Hong Chang
Ruwsla
Prince Ching
Li Hung Chang
Colombia Denies Morgan Canal Plot Amid Lease Details
Washington dispatch reports denials of J Pierpont Morgan heading a Panama canal syndicate and gaining McKinley backing. Meanwhile Colombia agrees to a long 99 year lease with staged US payments and protections for Colombian sovereignty, rail and canal use rights, free transport for emigrants, and French Canal Company negotiation access.
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Herald
Washington
J. Pierpont Morgan
Panama Canal
McKinley
Colombia
White House
Ounty Department
Legation
Combassy
United States
Ble
Silva
Hay
Panama Canal Company
French Canal Company
Trains to Run Vancouver to Kalama Line by Fall
Edmund Rice Jr announces Washington and Oregon Railroad plans to start building the Vancouver Kalama line soon. Bids expected April 15 with trains into Vancouver by September to serve Benson’s fruit crop. line about 30 miles. bridge to Portland to follow after congress approval. Regular service to run once the segment is finished.
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Washington & Oregon
Vancouver
Wash
Edmund Rice, Jr
Washington & Oregon Railroal Company
Portland & Puget Sound Railway Company
Kalama
Benson
O'Neil
Rice
Columbia
Peninsula
Portland
Congress
Cuban constitutional delegates meet Wood on Platt amendment
In Havana on April 6 radical delegates led by Juan Gomes Portuondo Alman Mandaley held talks with Governor General Wood. Wood said the US seeks fair treatment and does not intend to retain Cuba, explaining the Platt amendment aims to protect a weak nation and preserve independence with limited intervention. Delegates appeared pleased and Portuondo favored a Washington commission. Municipal elections are ordered for June 1 with registration from April 19.
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Havana
Juan
Gomes
Portuondo
Alman
Mandaley
Wood
United States
Washington
Senor Portuondo
Cuba
Reducing Our Fleet Warships to Leave Asiatic Station
Washington reports a possible reduction of US naval forces on the Asiatic station with plans for homeward moves to begin likely this summer. The North Atlantic Squadron may gain one or two ships while South Atlantic and Pacific stations receive reinforcements. Many vessels will go out of commission after tropical service and require overhaul.
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Asiatic
Washington
United States Naval Force
Long
Remey
Naval Bureau of Navigation
Far East
North Atlantic
South Atlantic
Pacific
Complication at Skagway in Bonded Goods Handling
Reports from Alaska via the steamer Dolphin describe a customs dispute at Skagway over bonded vessels of the White Pass and Yukon Co. Three barges entered as British bottoms without cargo are being dismantled for rail shipment. American and British officers guard the ships while duty questions loom. Royalty on Klondike coal sparks protests in Dawson as Ottawa issues orders.
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Skagway
Port Townsend
Wash
Alaska
Dolphin
White Pass and Yukon Company
White Horse
Andrews
Department
Klondike
Ottawa
Dawson
Bids Opened for Milwaukee Protected Cruiser Contract
Bids for the protected cruiser Milwaukee were opened by the Navy secretary. Two bidders, Union Iron Works of San Francisco and Cramps and Son of Philadelphia, submitted three bids with Cramps offering two proposals. Belated bids due to West storms may be considered if received.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Milwaukee
Long
Union Iron Works
San Francisco
Cramps & Son
Philadelphia
New Washington Sawmill Rising at Frances Near South Bend
The frame is up for a new sawmill at Frances in South Bend Washington led by O A Custer. Machinery expected daily with a hoped May 1 startup. Daily capacity around 20 000 feet replacing the cedar shingle mill shut due to land in contest. A spur line will be built from the Northern Pacific track.
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New Washington
South Bend
Wash
Frances
O. A. Custer
Russia Explains Manchuria Policy amid China Talks
In a detailed official statement from St Petersburg dated April 8, Russia defends its Manchuria measures and outlines provisional agreements with Chinese authorities. It rejects foreign alarmist reports about a Chinese protectorate while signaling readiness to evacuate Manchuria only under a restored central government and stable conditions.
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ST. Petersburg
Tien Tsin
Pekin
China
Manchuria
Rusia
Russia
Storm in Maryland Hagerstown Reports Severe Snow and Floods
A Cumberland valley section is snow covered three to five inches as a recent storm brings heavy rainfall and a six foot rise in the Potomac River. Canals along the towpath are watched while other streams threaten minor flooding. Peach belt regions report damage to early fruit from sudden frost after warm spell.
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Hagerstown
Cumberland Valley
Potomac River
Potomac
South Mountain
Manila Harbor Improvements Plan Released By War Dept
Washington reports the insular affairs division has copies of specifications and blueprints for Manila port enhancements authorized by the Philippine commission. The project calls for 160000 cubic yards of masonry and concrete in breakwaters, 6000000 cubic yards of dredging, a 4700 foot bulkhead, and dredging to 30 feet depth for mud sand and shells to aid land reclamation.
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Washington
Insular Affairs
War Department
Manila
Philippine Commission
Jane Bintertad
Kruger Speech from Utrecht Claims Independence and Unity
An interview with Kruger reported from Paris describes his remarks in a Utrecht inn. He states the two Boer republics remain united with Fischer present, warns of shared fate with Botha and Dewet, and defends independence as the Boers’ treasure despite British pressure.
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Ie Grex
New York
The
Herald
Paris
Kroger
Transvaal
Utrecht
Kruger
Orange Free State
Herr Fischer
Hilbersum
America
Herr Pischer
Herr Fincher
Steyr
Botha
Dewet
British Telegraph
Regulations to curb army supply frauds in the Philippines
The War Department released rules amending Seventeen Customs to prevent misappropriation of government supplies in the Philippines. Non government vessels must carry a certificate that goods are for army navy or insular government and no other use. Notices to customs are required for nonacceptance or cancelled sales. Post import, sellers must affidavit declare absolute sale and no remaining interest in goods.
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Washington
War Department
Philippine Commission
Philippines
Chief of Department
Army
Navy
Botha Letter Cited in Peace Negotiations Notes
London reports publish a preliminary Boer letter dated February 13 from Commandant-General to Lord Kitchener. It expresses desire to end the bloody war and suggests a meeting to discuss possible terms for ending hostilities.
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London
Botha
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
Kitchener
Chamberlain
Plumer Advances Unopposed Toward Ploteraburg
Lord Kitchener reports Colonel Plumer has advanced 20 miles beyond Nylstroom toward Ploteraburg, unopposed on the route. The Pretoria correspondent notes the Boers have shifted their government seat from Pietersburg to a location 86 miles northeast.
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London
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Plumer
Nylstroom
Ploteraburg
Pretoria
Daily Telegraph
Pietersburg
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Earl Li
Cubang
General Wood
Japan
Maryland
Kitchener-Botha
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