Adjutant General Corbin reports army totals for 1900
Washington Oct 30 The annual report to the Secretary of War shows the regular army with 2525 officers and 63 861 enlisted and the volunteer force with 1548 officers and 31 079 enlisted, totaling 98 790 not counting hospital corps. Details by region include United States Alaska Porto Rico Cuba Philippine Islands Hawaii and China with officer and enlisted counts. Deaths and discharges are itemized. casualties in the Chinese campaign totaled 9 officers and 200 enlisted. Corbin commends post exchanges and canteens for aiding operations in Philippines Cuba and Porto Rico.
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Corbin
Army of the
United States
Alaska
Porto Rico
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Hawaiian Islands
China
Philippines
Hawaii
Rico
Berlin Expects Washington Acceptance of Anglo German Pact
Berlin reports the U S government has not answered the Anglo German agreement yet but German officials anticipate full acceptance of clauses one and two. Russia and France replies are said to be forthcoming while Chinese affairs in Shan Tung progress. Emperor William and Count Von Buelow are cited as negotiating without Prince Hohenlohe to limit ties with Russia and France.
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Berlin
United States
German Foreign Office
Associated Press
Germany
Russia
France
Anzer
Shan Tung
Pekin
Mumm
Conger
William
Count von Buelow
Prince Hohenlohe
Count von Waldersee
Great Britain
General Wilson Detached From China Duty
Washington orders detachment of Gen. Jas K Wilson from chief of staff to Gen Chaffee and to return to the United States. The change ends plans for his joining a proposed American commission to treat China, with direct negotiations via Minister Conger now preferred.
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Washington
Pekin
Jas. K. Wilson
Gen. Chaffee
United States
Gen. Wilson
Conger
China
Anti Foreign General Appointed Yang Tse Governor
Shanghai dispatch reports emissaries sent by the Empress Dowager to organize armed bands to exterminate converts and expel foreigners in the Yang Tse region. Yu Chan named unitary governor of the district, signaling serious trouble brewing in the area.
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Yang Tse
London
Shanghai
The
Daily Express
Yu Chan
Yang Tse Distri
Kwang-Tung Rebellion Subside Report Cited by Daily Mail
London October 31 according to the Daily Mail Hong Kong correspondent the Kwang-Tung rebellion is subsiding due to a shortage of arms and ammunition. Washington October 30 the state department received regulations for New Chwang in Manchuria occupied by Russians.
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Daily Mail
Hong Kong
London
Kwang-Tung
Washington
State Department
Manchuria
Chinese troubles described as consular cooperation system
The text explains that Russian authorities promulgate the Chinese troubles and a commission of consuls, including the U S consul, directs affairs through a cooperative system of administration in which multiple consuls manage the situation.
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U. S
Kruger to Travel Incognito During European Visit
Paris officials expect former President Kruger to travel incognito in each European capital. He will exchange visits with heads of state, staying in Paris no more than 48 hours. The French government will offer no formal function but may allow private welcomes, avoiding acts that offend Britain.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Kruger
Great Britain
Loubet
Boers Surround Teens to Block Commandos Near Bloemfontein
Telegraph lines remain down and mail delayed after a Boer derailment ten miles south of Edenburg. All Boers over fourteen living beyond ten miles from Bloemfontein are surrounded by British troops and brought to the city to prevent joining commandos.
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Bloemfontein
Edenburg
Boer Activity Rising in Cape Town and Reinforcements Hinted
London dispatch says Cape Town Boer activity has surged with possible reinforcements. Reports also note discontent over early disbanding of volunteer forces and that Prince Christian Victor played cricket last week while recovering from enteric fever.
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London
Cape Town
Daily Mail
Prince Christian Victor
Brabant Calls Refugee Return Impossible at Cape Town
Gen Brabant, tasked with recruiting Cape irregular forces, appeals to refugees to enlist but says a general return is impossible under current conditions. Cape Town reports October 30.
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Brabant
Cape Town
Cape
Danish West Indies Oppose Annexation to United States
At a St Croix Colonial council meeting the vice chairman disputed a New York Times interview claiming strong annexation sentiment. The council adopted a cable to King Christian of Denmark reaffirming Danish rule, while a large orderly torchlight protest marched through St Thomas cheering for Denmark.
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St. Thomas
Colonial Council
St. Croix
A. J. Blackwood
United States
New York Times
Blackwood
Danish West Indies
Christian
Denmark
Salisbury to resign foreign secretary post reported
London reports in the Daily Telegraph that Lord Salisbury has decided to resign the foreign secretaryship and that the post will pass to the Marquis of Lansdowne. The note says the prime minister’s health gives no cause for anxiety and that medical advisers influence government decisions.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Lord Salisbury
Marquis of Lansdowne
Revolt in Morocco Targets Provincial Governors
London dispatch reports a widespread tribal revolt in Morocco against provincial governors. Serious fighting is anticipated as Moroccan bandits operate in the Algerian Hinterland while French forces prepare to suppress them.
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London
Tangier
The
Daily Mail
Morocco
Relief Expedition to Franz Josef Land by Duke of Abruzzi
The Duke of Abruzzi has chartered the Gothenburg whaler Capella to travel to Franz Josef Land seeking three missing Arctic exploration expeditions. The venture was announced from Stockholm on October 30.
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Duke of Abruzzi
Stockholm
Gothenburg
Capella
Franz Josef Land
Prince of Wales Cancels Retainer for 1901 Racing
London October 31 The Sportsman reports that the Prince of Wales has cancelled his retainer of Tod Sloan for the 1901 season.
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Prince of Wales
London
the Sportsman
Tod” Sloan
Australia’s Inauguration Invites Overseas Premiers
Sydney reports the government has invited the premiers of Canada, Cape Colony and Natal along with other representatives to attend the inauguration of the commonwealth of Australia on October 30 in Sydney.
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Sydney
Canada
Cape Colony
Natal
Commonwealth of Australia
German adopts American system of consular reports
The German government has adopted the American system of consular reports and issued the first batch of special reports today from Berlin.
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Berlin
Bryan Sees Even Chance In New York Campaign Tour
W J Bryan wrapped up his New York swing in Dunkirk with stops at Addison Hornellsville Alfred Andover Wellsville Belmont Friendship Cuba Hinsdale Olean Salamanca Randolph Jamestown and Dunkirk. He heads to Ohio for a Toledo speech and voiced optimism that New York could swing his way if county poll reports reflect statewide sentiment.
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Dunkirk
N. Y
W. J. Bryan
Addison
Hornellsville
Alfred
Andover
Wellsville
Belmont
Friendship
Cuba
Hinsdale
Olean
Salamanca
Randolph
Jamestown
Bryan
Lake Shore
Ohio
Toledo
New York
Strife Maker Speech Draws Philadelphia Crowd
A mass meeting in Philadelphia at the Academy of Music promoted McKinley and Roosevelt with Secretary of the Treasury Gage as principal speaker. Gage urged protection of industries, free silver, and reform of the March 14 financial law amid calls for national unity and reconciliation. He contrasted Bryant and his perceived strife with the American people's choice for peace.
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Philadelphia
McKinley
Roosevelt
Academy of Music
Young Republican Club of Philadelphia
Gage
Bryan
Canvass shows Bryan by 50000. Bronx GOP under 70000
New York October 30. Executive Chairman James K. McGuire of the Democratic state committee released an early canvass estimate. He said the state flow indicates Bryan ahead by about 50000 votes and the Republicans will not exceed a 70000 majority in the Bronx. he calls the estimate conservative.
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New York
James K. McGuire
Democratic State Committee
Bryan
Bronx
Torchlight Parade in Boston a Spectacular Success
Boston October 30 A college torchlight parade drew about 2000 Harvard men in crimson caps and gowns and 500 Tech students in red and gray torches. Boston University and Tufts did not send delegations. Harvard outshined Tech in numbers and uniforms. Afterward Institute crowds gathered near Technology Buildings. minor scuffles occurred but were controlled by police. many boys were bruised in brief clashes.
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Boston
Harvard
Tech
Boston University
Tufts
Technology Buildings
Institute
Roosevelt Train Delayed as Geneva Crowd Interrupts Speech
The Roosevelt train arrived over an hour late in Rochester with enthusiastic turnout at Corning. In Geneva an attempt to block the governor’s remarks drew applause elsewhere, while disruptors tried to interrupt from the crowd and nearby windows.
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Rochester
N. Y
Roosevelt
Corning
Elmira
Geneva
Gifts from Shakir Pasha to German emperor noted
Berlin October 30 special envoy Shakir Pasha sent by Abdul Hamid Sultan of Turkey presented to Emperor William gifts that include a very valuable necklace for the Empress.
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Berlin
Shakir Pasha
Abdul Hamid
Turkey
William
United States Census 1900 Population Totals
The 1900 census reports a total U S population of 76,295,220 with 74,627,907 in 44 states. Growth since 1890 stands at 13,225,464 people, about 21 percent, amid notes on Alaska Hawaii and Indian territories and details for states and colonies.
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Washington
United States
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Tash
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Torre
TITAN
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wyoming
S.s
Wisconsin
Bisbee
Arizona
Rer Ag
Hawaii
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Census Bureau
Alaska
Philippines
Hawaiian Islands
Porto Rico
War Department
Smallpox Among Indians Sparks West Outbreak Fear
Smallpox has broken out on a number of Indian reservations in the West and authorities fear the wet season will spread and worsen the epidemic. The Indian Bureau is sending vaccine virus to agencies as efforts to curb the disease continue.
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Washington
Indian Bureau
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