Griggs Eloquent in Porto Rico Case at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court crowded with observers as Attorney General Griggs, after a long day, argued the governments position on Porto Rico. He emphasized that U S laws extend to territories by congressional acts not proprio vigore, detailing organized versus unorganized territories and referencing Jefferson and Monroe era precedents. Justice questions followed as Griggs defended the extended legal framework and warned against inconsistent expansion, with the Philippines case to follow.
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River and Harbor Bill Delayed Until After Holidays
The river and harbor committee of the house decided not to release the bill until after the holidays. Members fear premature publication could sway public opinion and impact forthcoming action.
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MacArthur Set to Proclaim War Law Strictness in Philippines
Tomorrow Gen. MacArthur will issue a proclamation warning non-combatants and combatants in the archipelago that strict adherence to the laws of war is required. It targets insurgent promises to kidnap and assassinate residents, notes threats to friendly natives, and declares rebels not entitled to prisoner of war privileges. The notice emphasizes Manila as a focal point and rejects any recognition of belligerency.
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MacArthur
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Homeward Movement Starts for U S Volunteer Regiments
Manila reports volunteers will be mustered out and return to the United States in the same arrival order. The 37th volunteer regiment departs New Year’s Day aboard the Sheridan, with women and sick soldiers aboard the Warren. The 11th cavalry sails January 15 on the Meade, followed by the 36th regiment now in Luzon. Enlisted natives will be discharged. some posts may see renewed insurgent activity. 21,000 in Panay have sworn allegiance to the United States.
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United States
Philippine Islands
Laguna de Bay District
Sheridan
Warren
11Th Cavalry
Camarines Province
Tlocos
Philippines
Sen. Hughes
Panay
Polar dogs cause Arctic expedition supply crunch
London reports a new form of trust among polar dogs as BE Baldwin buys a huge stock, pushing prices from 18 to 30 dollars. Capt. Bernier plans to train young dogs mid voyage. Sir Clements Markham notes Americans control dog supply, leaving British expeditions facing scarce prospects.
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Senate Ready to Vote on Hay-Pauncefote Treaty at Capitol
The Senate closes debate on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and prepares for a vote. Lodge moves cession talks with Spain and the Philippines islands Zi buta and Cagayan Sulu in exchange for 100000 dollars to Spain. Hoar Bacon oppose. Boutelle retirement approved by House. Senate to retire him as captain. House passes rail and canteen measures. Manila liquor ban fails. Army reorganization bill advances in military affairs committee.
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Senate panel nears report on army reorganization bill
Washington December 19 The Ansofat er Press notes the Senate military affairs sub committee has finished work on the army reorganization bill and will report to a special full committee meeting this afternoon. The panel will present a complete substance for the House bill, with many changes though much language mirrors the Moses measure. The sub committee favors retaining the current regimental organization of the artillery.
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Ansofater Press
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Senate
Ministers Agree to All the Terms of a Joint Note
Pekin ministers meet and accept the terms of the joint note including British changes. Washington reports a cipher digit error reversed the message meaning and delayed agreement. Officials hope the Pekin accord is ready for Chinese plenipotentiaries, unsure what British edits entail.
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Conger
New Battleships Planned by Naval Board Report
The Washington naval construction board completed its report though one member’s signature is missing. Pacific coast gets two armored cruisers to Union Tron Works, Cramp keeps one sheathed cruiser one unsheathed cruiser and one battleship, Newport News keeps one sheathed cruiser one unsheathed cruiser and one battleship, Fore River Works to build two unsheathed battleships, and Bath one sheathed battleship.
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Cramp
Newport News
Fore River Works
Quincy
Mass
Bath
Siege at Pins district defended by Russian troops
Dispatch from Viadivostock reports Pins district destroyed except the bishop’s residence. Bishop and 19 Belgian missionaries, four Chinese priests, and 2000 Christians were saved by Russian troops. Commander Bletz arrived Oct 28 and held for five days. one-third of his force dead or wounded, twice wounded, refused to leave.
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Viadivostock
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Bletz
Remains of 908 War Department personnel to arrive
The Grant is due in San Francisco about the near future with 908 officers soldiers and civilian staff who died in Hawaii China and the Philippines. The Sherman is due in San Francisco on the eleventh near term with 12 dead aboard. Among those on the Grant is the nephew of President McKinley, young Barber, who died in the Orient.
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Peril 1 Great Americans in Venezuela Threatened
A second cablegram from President Avery D Andrews of the National Asphalt Co warns that Americans and their property in Venezuela face extreme danger as a revolution erupts. It urges prompt U S naval action to protect lives and assets, noting the Bermudez lake dispute and the cancellation of the concession by President Castro.
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National Asphalt Co
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Transvaal Trouble Reported Boer Invasion Rumors Grow
London reports say war office has no confirmation of Boer invasion of Cape Colony. Officials deem accounts disassociated while Gen. De Wet pursuit troops may be redirected. Rumors claim Lord Kitchener seeks heavy reinforcements and Dutch aid complicates British defense. government mobilizes horses and mules to bolster.K
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Battle Imminent as Forces Rally for Krugersdorp Clash
Krugersdorp reports a pitched battle looming Sunday as Urtiah under Gen. Clementa reinforced faces Boers led by Gen. Delarey. The confrontation escalates amid mounting tensions and troop movements.
Damaging Testimony in Burn Murder Trial
The key witness Ida Angel of Scarsdale identified a coin she had given her son to pay agents for railway express charges. The coin, found in Burne’s possession at arrest, was corroborated by Stephen Angel as to its receipt, strengthening the prosecution’s case in White Plains.
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Valley Forge Park association backs battlefield purchase plan
The Valley Forge Park association met in Independence Hall with various patriotic societies. Letters pledged support to Senators Depew Hoar and Lodge and others as a $200000 park purchase bill moves through Congress. John Cadwallader of Philadelphia was elected president.
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Hoar and Lodge
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John Cadwallader
Democratic Ills and Cleveland Panacea Proposal
Former President Glover Cleveland writes in the Saturday Evening Post about the democracy’s plight and proposed remedies. He surveys the party since 1864, notes the 1892 victory, and argues that free silver and populism led to the party’s failures.
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Saturday Post
Glover Cleveland
Saturday Evening Post
Steamer Somerhill Towes Westernland After Propeller Loss
The British steamer Somerhill towed the Red Star liner Westernland after the latter lost her propeller. Somerhill, under Capt. Cooke, passed the Lizard en route to Southampton from Newport News. Westernland, Capt. Ehoff, sailed from Antwerp December 15 bound for New York.
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Trier Arrives with Machinery Out of Order at Azores
The North German Lloyd steamer Trier, Captain Von Decken, sailing from Bremen December 1 to New York, has put in at Ponta Delgada Azores with her machinery out of order. She carries 630 passengers on board.
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Dreyfus Affair Amnesty Does Not End Troubles
Paris reports ongoing Dreyfus affair troubles despite amnesty. A letter by Major Culgnet calls on the minister of war to pursue libel against Sleele, accusing him of forgery in the morning papers.
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Netherlands Not in Frontiers Dispute With Venezuela
Baron Van Oldenaller, the Netherlands minister in London, informed Britain that Dutch authorities do not consider steels bound by the Paris arbitration award in the frontier dispute between Great Britain and Venezuela.
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Steamer Domingo De Larrinaga Arrives Distressed
The British steamer Domingo De Larrinaga, Captain Oibeon, from Liverpool bound for Port Mada La, reached Hamilton Bermuda in distress after a gale. A fireman was killed when a pipe burst aboard, and several crew members were injured while fighting the blaze.
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