Congress Opens With Holiday Budget Push
The regular session opened with McKinley at Canton, while an extra session governs the pace. The House aims to pass two appropriation bills before holidays as Cannon forecasts quick action on budgets. Annexation and Cuban resolutions loom, with foreign affairs and the Union Pacific debt first on the calendar.
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McKinley Pledges Non Intervention in Cuba and Annexation Support
President McKinley’s message urges no intervention in Cuban affairs and favors annexation of Hawaii. He proposes banking reform, gold standard for greenbacks, international arbitration, and disciplined shipyard expansion, while noting Walcott’s Europe mission and avoidance of Cuban confrontation. The report also covers court motions in Bartley case, Union Pacific speed feats, Henry George memorial attendance, and an Iowa murder trial mishap.
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Te Bartle
Japan Opposed to Hawaii Annexation, Envoy Says
Tora Hoshi, Japanese envoy to the United States, arrives from the Orient on the City of Pekin bearing instructions on the Hawaiian annexation treaty to be reviewed by the Senate. He asserts Japan’s firm opposition to annexation and warns of potential trouble if U S actions ignore Japanese interests in the islands.
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Sandwich Islands
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Hawaiian Islands
Dreyfus Case Reaches Emperor William Appeal
Paris December reports state Prince Hohenlohe declined to advise Emperor William to clear Alfred Dreyfus of charges. French papers urge patience and fair justice. In Cuba El Liberal argues no fear US recognition of insurgents and warns against restrictive conditions affecting Spanish colonial interests. A cabinet member comments on received communications.
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United States
Spain
el Liberal
America
McKinley Says Spain Seeks War End and Mobilization
President McKinley states Spain mainly desires a conclusion to the war and is exerting effort to end it. He notes Spain studies mobilizing volunteers in Cuba and Finance Minister Puigeorver is weighing fundraising proposals to be submitted to the cortes.
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Exclusive 80 year rights won by Atlas Steamship Co
L Wichmann for Atlas Steamship Co deposits 5000 in gold with Nicaragua to secure an 80 year exclusive concession for steam navigation on Silico lagoon Lake Nicaragua and the San Juan del Norte river plus tramways and railroads along the line. Also notes local dispatches on Countess Bageniy elopement and various other brief items.
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Nicarauga
Gal- Veston
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