Annual Message to Congress Describes National Progress
The annual address notes growth in population from 65 million to over 70 million and expansion from 16 to 45 states. It highlights foreign policy toward China, urging peaceful trade, reforms, and coordinated actions by powers in Pekin, while detailing fiscal plans and anticipated high appropriations for ship subsidies, pensions, and other bills.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Hanny
China
Epming
Sion
Pekin
Mareh
Marine Guard
Legation
Seaboard
Congress
Mid West
Philippines
Abe
Crum
Unite States
Magals
Uius
William Hi. Taft
Ohio
Dean C. Worcester
Michigan
Luke F. Wright
Tennessee
Henry
Ide
Varmint
Bernard Moses
California
Derenther
United States and China Seek Settlement Over Boxers Crisis
The dispatch outlines Allied powers’ mediation strategy during the Boxer Uprising. It notes U S willingness to deploy naval forces and protect legations, while discussing indemnity, opening China to foreign commerce, and possible arbitration at The Hague. Also covers Nicaragua canal talks, Clayton Bulwer treaty, and Spain relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fromm
Philliyennes
Takv Ani
Pekin
Legation
Dai Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Takea
Conger
Rockhill
French Republic
China
Wir Ren
Assia
Court of Arbitration
the Hague
Commercial reciprocity expands with Portugal Italy Germany
The United States reports key commercial agreements under tariff sections with Portugal Italy Germany Nicaragua Wenador Dominican Republic Great Britain Trinidad Island of Trinidad and Denmark St Croix. Negotiations continue to improve and secure trade relations, guided by equity and mutual interests, with plans to notify Congress and respond to hostile demands if needed.
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Prageean Lownt Tregly
Friendsiin
Spain
Sibutu
Cagayan Sulu
United States
Congress
Portugal
Italy
Germany
Nicaragua
Wenador
Rapadre
Great Britain
Trinidad
Denmark
St. Croix
Senate
Peelprocity
Legic
National Finances Show Large Surplus for 1900
The fiscal year ended June 30 1900 reports surplus revenues of 74 627 060 18. Over the prior six years deficits were recorded with total receipts from all sources reaching 587 249 551 89, excluding postal revenues. Internal revenue rose 29 267 percent with an 21 890 763 25 increase. Miscellaneous sources brought in 59 149 059 07, while gains last year were 60 301 970 92. Expenditures decreased, highlighting a notable reduction in government spending.
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Yate
Cis
Parity Push for Silver and Gold in Federal Finances
The report lists 1909 war and navy expenditures, Indian and civil service savings, and notes calls for further legislation to maintain parity between silver and gold monetary forms. It highlights reductions from 1899 figures and the push to ensure continued metallic money balance under all conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Navy Department
Financial Act Boosts National Banks and Trade
The 1902 financial act expands national bank incorporation, extending banking facilities to many rural communities. It records 264 national banks formed by Nov 30, with most under 50,000 capital, notes a surge in national bank notes, and urges Congress to reduce internal revenue taxes to support war costs. It highlights American shipping, merchant marine growth, and calls for uniform trust legislation and Philippine governance reforms.
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Owas
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Middle Amd
United States
Congress
Spain
Porto Rico lands and cable plans urged by the President
The President urges congress to authorize Interior Department surveys on Puerto Rico lands to determine the amount of land titles held by the United States and to fund surveys. He also calls for elections in Cuba for a constitutional convention and stresses the need for a trans Pacific cable network, including a possible link to Manila, for direct communication and broader opportunities.
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Forte Rico
Aang
Secretary of the Interior
Porto Rico
Stora Oh Maes
United States
Cuba
Trenew
Hawaii
Manila
Orient
Strength of the Army and Fortifications Plan
Discussion of national defense funding and force levels including regulars and volunteers, coast defense fortifications, and required posts. Notes Cuba and Philippines deployments, 60,000 to 69,000 future needs, and authority to expand to 100,000 with native troops up to 15,000. Also covers postal service growth, rural free delivery expansion, and navy needs with armor and new officers.
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Cleveland
Congress
War Department
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Cubs
Philippines
Taft Commission
Secretary of War
Hig
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McKinley
Washington
Henderson
Love
House
Freve
Maine
Prn
Hutchonsey
Daly
New Jersey
Hoffecker
Delaware
Davis
Gear
Vonpress
O Paas
Nicaragua Hill
Prince
AntiForeign Intucocen
Sony Unit
Mis
Prince Tuam
Manchuria
Fiselen
Taung-Lyamen
Nicakarua
Phvost
Maritime Canal Company
State Department
Ael
Congress Pan
Delagoa Bay
Berne
London
United
Taunton
Witten
Secretary of the Treasury
Ue Revenue Service
Dia
MacArthur
Eminet Cuisene
Commigeton
Filipinas
Luzonana
Mindanao
Negras
Cynthol
Knowhede
Theas
National
Postmaster General
Phillippines
Secretary of the Navy
Lee
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