Filipino fallacies exposed in imperial debate
The article critiques the anti imperialist view and defends U S annexation of the Philippines. It argues consent of the governed is impracticable for vast territories, defends the Treaty of Paris and Manila, and urges continued American sovereignty. It also covers Horace Boies and Bryan on imperialism and silver policy to warn against anti imperialist influences.
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Charles Denby
Atlantic Monthly
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Luzon
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France
Louisiana Purchase
Virginia
Northwest Territory
California
Mexico
Alaska
Russia
Alsace
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Aguinaldo
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Every cent accounted for in Spanish War funds
Senator Burrows reports the 50 million allotted by Congress for the Spanish American War was spent with detailed vouchers. Navy used 29.97 million, State 0.49 million, War 18.97 million, Treasury 0.09 million. post office and others received none. Expenditures covered ships, buildings, and services including refugees, commissions, and secret service. Gold Democrats stand firm on the record and defend the expenditures.
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Senator Burrows
Senate Committee of Finance
Congress
Jones
Senate
Burrows
Navy Department
State Department
War Department
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Post Office
Interior and Agricultural Departments
Department of Justice
Department of State
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Paris
Yosemite
Michigan Naval Brigade
Secretary of War
Engineer’s Department
Medical Department
Lighthouse Board
Spain
Our Title to the Philippine Islands as Strong as Florida
Congress man Marsh of Illinois argues our sovereignty over the Philippines equals that of Florida and Louisiana. He asserts the President must maintain U S authority there with 100000 troops, criticizing opponents for opposing the use of those forces after authorizing their raise. He frames conquest as duty, not conquest alone.
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House of Representatives
Marsh
Illinois
Philippine Islands
United States
Senate
Congress of the
Spain
Congress
House
Nicholas Herman
Church of Christ
R. A. Torrey
Towne Sees Chance to Harm Bryan Ticket in Sioux Falls
Towne the ex Republican on the fusion Populist line up with Bryan has hope to damage his running mate. He plans to seek vice president candidacy at the Kansas City convention and says his state will endorse him. Senators Butler and Pettigrew forced Towne on the Sioux Falls ticket amid a dispute over the Democratic brand.
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Towne
Sioux Falls
Bryan
Kansas City
Butler
North Carolina
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Democratic Party
People’s Party
Butler's Sioux Falls move aims at Bryan ticket shift
The article argues Butler intends to push Towne for vice president on the Bryan ticket, signaling a threat against Bryan and his party. It notes fusionists and Doughfaces push for a vice presidential pick, while Towne's past as a Republican and his stance on silver complicate the Kansas City convention. Bryan faces intensified opposition from supposed allies as 1900 strategy forms.
Prosperity Posers Excerpt From Ohio Speech
Excerpt from a Grosvenor speech challenging Democratic claims about the masses. The speaker questions past promises, cites 1892 and 1873 events, contrasts prosperity under Republicans with downturns under Democrats, and argues that prosperity rises with Republican power. References to 1837 and cycles of economic policy are included.
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House of Representatives
Grosvenor
Ohio
Missouri
DeArmond
Republican Party
Status of Trust Legislation Defeated in House Vote
The proposed anti trust amendment to the U S constitution failed in the House on June 1, with 154 voting yes and 131 no. Sections grant Congress power to regulate or dissolve trusts and allow states to act where not in conflict with federal law. House roll calls show Republican, Democrat, and Silverite votes with various cross alignments.
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House of Representatives
Territories
District of Columbia
United States
Congress
Campbell
Montana
Naphew
Massachusetts
Scudder
New York
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Thayer
Newlands
Nevada
Loud
California
McCall J
The Gospel of Grace and the Power of Faith
A long excerpted religious column reflects on biblical trivia and virtues. It recounts a Granada prince’s confinement, quotes scripture counts and verses, and follows with essays on practicing God's presence, self-examination, and hope. It ends noting Mrs. Potter’s steadfast faith preserves Quincy church.
Incident in the Philippines as Described by Soldier Boy
James Douglas, a Phillipsburg soldier, recalls in the Kansas City Journal a Philippines firefight during his first watch. He loosened his belt for tobacco, set his rifle aside, and heard a shot. a rebel fired at him, missing, then ran as Douglas shot him in the neck, passing through the brain, after losing his first aid package to the wound. He notes fear in the moment.
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Philippines
James Douglas
Phillipsburg
Kansas City Journal
Light fromSea Power Buoy Lights Seas at Low Cost
English engineer Mr Fletcher invents a buoy with a complete electric lighting installation. The buoy withstands waves, uses a pump and turbine driven by wave action to power a dynamo, lighting a beacon at practically no cost, according to Pearson's Magazine.
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Fletcher
Pearson’s Magazine
Correct Change Provokes City’s Meanest Man Tale
A seedy beggar pleads for a penny from a local businessman known as the meanest man in town. The man, after checking, offers only a nickel and asks for four cents in return. The beggar requests anonymity in connection with the incident in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Decline of French language noted by Jean Finot
Jean Finot argues that French, once spoken by the most civilized people, is now ranked fourth in use. He cites figures: English 116 million, Russian 85 million, German 80 million, and French 58 million, with a brief aside that the self made man venerates his creator.
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Jean Finot
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