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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1900
Page
3
Gardiner states he will not purge staff, will judge on merit. Staff feel reassured about renomination and possible victory, while Croker-sympathetic politicians in Wigwam consider pliant lawyers who avoid risky statements. Gardiner declines clear renomination expectation, saying he expects anything or nothing.
The German Embassy urged the State Department to consider German subjects’ damages in Cuba tied to the Spanish American War. The U.S. cannot assume responsibility, likening the issue to Porto Rico’s $2,500,000 loan claim. Other nations may press similar claims but are expected to wait until Cuba gains independence.
Washington reports receipt of new documents on the Chili Bolivia dispute. The circular letter from Errazuriz Urmeneta defends Chilean positions while a Bolivian diplomat Pinilla argues for a seaport and maintains that conquest does not justify permanent annexation.
The Business Men's Republican and Sound Money Association announces a January 15 Delmonico's jubilee at Delmonico's to celebrate McKinley's victory. Committee members include E A Drake, George T Wilson, Eugene H Conklin, Les Charles H Sherrill, George J Ray, Willan Ray, and others. Tickets show a large business turnout anticipated.
A Washington telegraph reports a halt in arid land settlement due to water shortages. Experts warn large scale irrigation ventures fail, urging federal reclamation aid to expand farming land and population, with key legislation headed by Thomas F. Walsh and support from Western states and Chicago business groups.
Washington reports after a conference between the Secretary of War and General Ludington the return of Philippine volunteers hinges on Congress approving army legislation. The War Department will keep about sixty thousand troops in the Philippines to establish municipal governments, with nine thousand to be brought home now and further withdrawals postponed until replacements arrive.
Dr. Morrison reports Li Hung Chang in a prostrated state causing grave anxiety. The note to be received by Prince Ching alone tomorrow may impact potential negotiations after its acceptance.
Washington reports Minister Conger in Peking signed the agreement with a written explanation of the US position. The note notes disapproval of some language but acceptance as the best available. The cipher error caused most signatories to misread their commitments, an irretrievable mix up in the exchange.
Cedar Rapids Iowa December 24 report details the deaths of missionaries Dr and Mrs Van Rensselaer Hodge at Pao Ting Fu China. Rev J W Lowerie from Pao Ting Fu notes the Hodges Simcox family and Dr Taylor defended themselves as Boxers set the house ablaze. The two Simcox children Paul and Ces nearly suffocated, escaped, and were decapitated and thrown into a well.
Syracuse Rapid Transit Company announces wage increases as a Christmas present to its employer. Wages rise from 7 to a higher percent based on length of service, affecting about 250 workers in Syracuse New York.
Washington reports two weeks of strong opposition from Western Republicans led by Allison and Burton, with eastern Democrats largely backing the bill. The Army Reorganization and other appropriation measures threaten to delay action, while Hanna remains hopeful for a vote before March 4 as Navy warship contracts influence shipping interests to unite behind subsidies.
The article argues that passing a Subsidy bill would quickly revive the shipping trade and spur demand for American built ships. It notes that shipbuilders and owners, who formerly opposed the Hanna bill, now expect benefits from broader support in the bill and see potential gains from revived maritime activity.
Independent Democrats push to form a new group opposing Tammany Hall reducing Democratic Club influence. Croker's absence and anti Tammany sentiment shrink club rolls with over one hundred members dropped for nonpayment. Manhattan Club rises as reformists plan a new committee of one hundred backed by $1,000 per member.
State Commissioner Henry B. Lyman reports total excise receipts of 61,289,275 since the law’s start and a drop in arrests for drunkenness to nine per 1,000 population. Fewer liquor-selling places (27,130) compare with 28,437 previously, with continued penalties and costs recovered.
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