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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
5
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The senate spent the day in a lengthy debate over the army reorganization bill. Senator Teller harshly attacked General Fagan and criticized General Eagan's retirement as a decoration, while Senator Carter warned that delay would cost $500,000 daily. No final amendments were adopted before adjournment.
Prince Ching reports the joint note awaits the imperial seal in the Forbidden City. He says delivery to foreign envoys hinges on a personal order from the emperor, delaying Wednesday presentation. Russia begins turning railway control to Germany with military oversight for staff.
The Supreme Court resumed hearing on Charles Haus versus the New York and Porto Rico Steamship Co and Senator Lind continuing Friday’s argument. The case centers on pilotage with the steamship owner claiming Porto Rican ports are no longer foreign.
Washington January 15 the postal commission of both houses released five reports on mail policy. Unanimous findings oppose second class rate changes for books newspapers unsold samples while five railway pay opinions diverge. Fleming proposes pay cuts or car- specific savings with Chandler absent.
A HM Frye former Cuba public schools superintendent asserts Cuba's schools expanded from 10 000 pupils in 1897 to 142 000 by May 1900. He notes under Spanish rule no real public schools and little value in property, then explains reforms reduced fraud and clarified counts between aulas and escuelas. Frye adds Cuban children are quick learners who graduate early.
Washington reports Consul Maxwell in Santo Domingo City sent a partial reply to a State Department telegraph inquiry on alleged repudiation of American syndicate rights. The Santo Domingo government asked consular agents to receive and administer government revenues previously managed by the syndicate, but full details and the department’s course remain undecided.
Washington late January reports President McKinley continues to improve. He will not return to the office or meet people this week, handling only urgent pardon cases and signing pending matters.
Senate debates a provision granting the president power to raise the army to the bill’s maximum. Bacon of Georgia and Platt of Connecticut clash over civilian control and potential abuses. Amendments on volunteer officer advancement are debated. bill advances with minor changes and moves toward a presidential signature.
In Concord New Hampshire on January 11 Judge Henry E B Burnham of Manchester topped William E Chandler and others to secure the Republican legislature’s nomination for United States senator. Burnham received 198 votes, Chandler 47, Sulloway 23, Quinby 22, Blair 2.
In a six hour engagement at Kaalfontein, 800 Boers under Beyer cut lines and shelled the area to seize supplies. The British reported no casualties as reinforcements failed to arrive before the Boers withdrew, while Goers destroyed the line beyond Kaalfontein to hinder mail traffic. Field reports also note 1,400 Boers attacked Zuurfontein and Kaalfontein but were repelled with minor British losses.
In Berlin, Consul General Mason reports that German trade journals have restricted American bicycle advertisements since 1896. German manufacturers sought to curb U.S. competition by pressuring German cycle publications to boycott American wheels and parts, leading most journals to refuse American ads.
Washington January 14 General Tae Rassenr chief of the Grand Army of the Republic and pension committee members met the House invalid pension committee to discuss a pension court of appeals. General Basseur noted he would not reveal his voting stance for the January 21 executive committee meeting in St Louis. Cleveland has not hosted a national encampment and should be treated fairly to give poorer members nearby a chance to attend.
Prince Chun, brother of the Chinese emperor, met with German minister Dr Mumm von Schwartzenstein at the German Legation in Pekin. His appointment as envoy to Germany to apologize for Baron von Ketteler’s murder was approved, with Prince Su possibly accompanying him.
SIHANGHAL January 14 Liu Kun Yi viceroy of Wankin formulates modifications of the peace terms. He urges reducing the indemnity and the foreign troop presence in China, while preserving the right to import arms. Indications grow of belief that one or two powers may back these changes.
Topeka January 14 fusion members of the legislature fail to unify on a senator candidate. Democrats favor David Overmeyer while populists back L. P. King and Jerry Simpson. At one point fusionists nearly agreed to back Overmeyer.
At South Omaha Union Stock Yards cattle, hogs and sheep saw price advances with strong demand. Beef and cow runs sold well, hogs rose sharply to about 5.22 to 5.34, while sheep were steady to strong. Kansas City and other markets showed higher cattle and sheep receipts and varied prices across classes.
London dispatches report Lord Kitchener has secured the Delagoa Bay railroad line and is assembling a force of about 40 000 irregular horse over several weeks to resume offensive operations. Cape Colony defenses tighten as recruiting increases and possible reinforcements are debated amid reports of rebel sympathy and burgher resistance.
In Waltham Massachusetts on January 12 two men were sentenced to six months at the state farm on vagrancy charges. They identified as Fred Miller of Putnam New York and Fred Wilson of New Haven. Both had been living in a secluded camp and were well dressed, one allegedly resembling Pat Crowe in newspaper photos.
General MacArthur cables from Manila stating the transport Sheridan sailed yesterday with 27 officers and 654 enlisted men of the Thirty-seventh volunteer Infantry. The transports Logan and Lenox arrived at Manila yesterday.
The judiciary committee authorized a favorable report on Senator Hoar's bill to punish train robbery with twenty years imprisonment and a $5,000 fine or both. The bill targets rail crime and seeks severe penalties.
Washington dispatch reports the Burleigh reapportionment bill sets a 194,182 ratio for congress members, creating a deficient share for Nebraska and Maine. Dividing Nebraska’s population by six yields a ratio of 173,085, placing Nebraska last in the list next to Maine, which has an even lower ratio.
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