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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1898
Page
1
Gen Breckinridge testifies before the war investigating commission on the Cuba campaign and troop transport. He criticizes Shafter’s leadership, cites insufficient prewar mobilization, and notes the army’s ability to meet calls amid systemic flaws. Dowdy details transport limits and ambulance shortages during Montauk state. Trunk railway express collision near Murray Hill kills and injures passengers.
Twelve people were killed or fatally injured in a Grand Trunk Railroad collision near Kingston Ontario on November 15. The disaster involved a passenger train derailment with numerous casualties and ongoing inquiries into the wreck.
Washington debates extra session wisdom in a cabinet split. Some urge strong military governance in new territories, others favor commissions to Porto Rico and the Philippines. Vanderlip heads to Porto Rico, while Special Agent Farden returns from the Philippines to report soon. A separate note describes the Stuttgart conference on earth measurement and its implications for polar versus equatorial diameter and map making. The Cuban port issue foresees opening Cienfuegos for American commerce by December, with Spanish withdrawal sought. Lafayette Memorial commission meets in Chicago November 26 to review Lafayette day funds and school collections.
Results show Republicans winning 12 governorships in nine states with Democrats gaining few seats. minor state officers also varied by state. Legislative trends indicate several states elected Republican chambers while others remained split, with surveys noting the next Congress composition and a national convention decision on a temple project.
Col. J A Smith, U S government engineer, returns to Cleveland after a month inspecting Atlantic coast defenses. He notes harbor fortifications at New York Boston and Portland are far advanced and would bar entry to foreign warships if objection is raised.
The speaker asserts substantial work remains but progress is rapid and the coast defenses are among the best in the world. The works are rapidly developed, with belief that impregnation of the coast is near in a short time.
Washington, Nov. 15. President McKinley works toward an opening of Congress with a message likely to address currency in a general way. Breach between Senate and House on money questions may delay currency legislation until after the new Congress convenes. Proposals include larger regular army, Cuba porto Rico and Philippines constabulary, navy expansion, Nicaragua canal, tariff and banking reforms for new colonies, independent island treatment, land laws for Porto Rico the Philippines and Sandwich Islands, and straightening crown land laws through federal legislation.
The Washington Post reports Congress will not abolish war taxes or revise the tariff this short session. Chairman Dingley says government needs wartime revenue for some time, with October expenditures exceeding revenues by 714 million and November by 410 million. The session, three months, will focus on appropriations, army laws, and Hawaii governance.
President McKinley plans to urge a standing army of 100000 and to back German style staff reform. He favors a major general overseeing the staff and a new department of artillery with Gen Royal T. Frank to head it. Secretary Alger to press rapid action and broader reorganization. A Denver death reports Arthur Van Inwagen, 25, suicide at the Denver Athletic Club, no motive known.
Mrs Lillian Stevens won a large majority in the national convention opening ballot. Mrs Susannah Fry of Minnesota elected corresponding secretary, Mrs Clara Hoffman of Missouri recording secretary, and Mrs Helen Barker of an unnamed state chosen treasurer. Delegates from Maine presented roses and the group sang Guide Me Oh Thou Great Jehovah.
Washington reports strong push from states and relatives for the volunteers in Manila to return. Officers say no relief is possible now due to Luzon conditions and Otis has declined to release any troops. The push follows letters home detailing discomforts and the city policing duty.
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