Navy Bureau Chiefs Estimate 20 Million for Next Year
Washington reports secretary Long may urge Congress to double enlisted navy strength from 10 000 to 20 000, with bureaus submitting 20 060 000 in estimates for the next fiscal year. Orders include 6 475 850 for ordnance, 6 000 000 for construction and repair, and 3 500 000 for chief constructor repairs. A new Norfolk dock at 1 500 000 is planned as part of Endicott’s items. The commission in Havana begins work on a second series of propositions in response to Spain.
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Advance guard sails as naval expedition sails for Manila
Washington reports the Abarenda and three other colliers depart Fortress Monroe to fuel Oregon and Iowa on a voyage around South America toward Honolulu and Manila. Additional escort ships Celtic and Iris join, bringing refrigeration, distilling capacity, and repair facilities for an indefinite sea run.
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Education by the numbers in the 1897 report
Washington reports the annual commissioner of education’s findings for the year ended June 30, 1898. Elementary schools show continued prosperity with 257,896 more pupils than the prior year, bringing total elementary enrollment to 15,452,426 and overall school attendance to 16,255,093 when colleges, high schools, and academies are added.
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Baseball Standings and Prohibition Debate Report
National League standings show Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Brooklyn in near .500 range with several teams within a few games. Western League lists Kansas City Columbus Detroit and Milwaukee with tight margins. In Lansing Michigan the Methodist Episcopal conference passed resolutions backing prohibition and censured anti prohibition ministers. In Porto Rico the military commission winds down as Spain plans evacuation and a military government may form within a month depending on transport arrivals.
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Filipinos and Peace Commission Dynamics in Paris Talks
In Washington reports the peace commission plans to press for Luzon as the core demand, hoping Spain will surrender the island group to avoid a broader war. The five chosen commissioners will be guided by cabinet approval and cable consultations, with Paris meetings to include General Merritt and Admiral Dewey reports. Public sentiment in Boston favors retaining all islands, while Spain aims to defend the Philippines.
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Filipinos Press McKinley Protectorate Petition
London reports Hong Kong Daily Mail says Filipino congress impressed Europeans observing Manila proceedings. Petition to President McKinley for protectorate expected. Critics fault American officers for negligent handling of natives and risky colonization tactics. Aguinaldo obeys orders. Pasay insurgent leader declines to move. Otis given four days to arrange interview.
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Suspicious of Germany in Philippines coal probe
The New York Herald reports Berlin directs an Asiatic station commander to survey Cebu coal deposits. Officials say the aim is to extend German influence over the Philippines by securing a major coal source, making Cebu valuable as a coaling station and avoiding a coal pile at Kiao Chou.
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Orders Direct Four Regiments To Manila From San Francisco
The War Department ordered four regiments stationed in San Francisco to sail to Manila as part of a broader garrison plan for the Philippines. The units named are Whifty-first Iowa, Twentieth Kansas, First Tennessee, First Washington, and a detachment of the Second Oregon, completing Manila’s garrison. No immediate crisis prompted the move. transports delayed the departure until now.
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Garrison Force to Cuba Planned at Forty Thousand Troops
Washington reports the administration intends to deploy about 40,000 troops to Cuba for a permanent garrison under General Lawton. At least half will be volunteers. The first 10,000 are to sail by October 10, with subsequent waves to follow until the full force is on the island.
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Presidents Tour Promises Extended Western Swing
Washington reports indicate President McKinley plans a longer western tour beyond Omaha and Chicago, likely stopping in St. Louis Atlanta Birmingham and possibly Denver as invites surge and international matters ease. The journey aims to rest him while satisfying western and southern demand to see him.
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