Comprehensive Review of World Events and Crises
A broad digest notes Boer War end claims, failed Kroger mission, train wreck near Suisun with nine dead, Isthmian canal favors Nicaragua route, Oklahoma statehood drive, Indian famine report in Queen Charlotte Island, German Boxer resistance at Pao Ting Fu, West Point hazing inquiry, Cuba postal frauds inquiry, public executions and riots, Louisiana quarantine for bubonic plague, American electric promoter Hawley in London, Yukon Klondike gold receipts, Salem reelects reformists, ship subsidy bill impacts Philippines, Kruger's reaction to William II, Chicago power plant blast, Fifty-sixth Congress opening, Colorado deer killings, bank robbery in Silverton, Pagopa dreams among Papago, Boers home offers, Booze burns, O R N derailment fatal, Day and Feehan retirements, guard fraud guilty, Dallas constable murder, Baseball in Cuba, wartime revaccination cures.
German and Asian tensions and US policy mix in late news
A wide briefing lists events from Kruger to Tokyo scandals, Philippine tariffs, and peace signals from envoys. It notes American and European moves including naval bills, tax cuts, and pensions, plus a railway bridge collapse, labor strikes, and a cave-in at a Pennsylvania mine with many entombed workers.
McKinley Message to Congress Reviews Nation at Century Mark
The president's message to Congress welcomes the new century, praising national prosperity, expanded citizenship, and strong republican institutions. It notes population growth from 5,308,483 to 76,304,799, states from 16 to 45, and territorial expansion to 3,846,595 square miles, urging faith and guidance from God.
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Washingson
McKinley
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Mth
United States
William McKinley
Causes and Course of the Boxer Uprising in China
The article outlines roots of the anti foreign unrest in northern China driven by the Boxer movement and imperial distrust. It details foreign diplomatic efforts, the siege of Pekin Legations, the joint relief expedition, and the negotiations for settlement with Russia and other powers. It notes indemnity issues, guarantees for foreign rights, and possible arbitration at The Hague.
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China
Sze Chuen
Shan Tung
Yengte
Pekin
United States
Gowlewill
Legation
Prince Tuan
Manchuria
Tsung li Yamun
Philippines
Taku
Wee Gc
Washingon
Waa
Conger
Wu Ting Fang
Legations
Idscum
Chaffee
Pe ‘In
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching Plen
Rockhill
French Republic
Zhussia
Court of Arbitration
Hague
Good will in relations with the German Empire
The United States reports cordial ties with Germany. Readmission of life insurance companies to Prussia clears the way for others. Samoa is peaceful with an orderly administration at Tutuila. Britain and the United States discuss Boer War issues and neutral cargo disputes. Arbitration and canal questions advance, with a new treaty approach with Spain outlined.
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Germany
German Empire
Prussia
Tutuila
United States
Pango Pango
Great Britain
South Africa
Portuguese South Africa
Porte
Delagoa Bay
Alaska Roondarr
Lynn Canal
Alaska
Senate
The
Hague
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
England
France
Italy
Persia
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Siam
Spain
Sweden
Norway
Netherlands
Japan
Permanent Court of Arbitration
International Arbitration Bureau
Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Melville W. Fuller
Trilnois
John W. Griggs
New Jersey
George Gray
Delaware
Circuit Court of the
Maritime Canal Company
Government of
Nicaragua
State Department
Congress
Sulus
Siburu
Cagayan
Sulu
Philippine Archipelago
Recommendations for Civil Government in the Philippines
President discusses civil governance for the Philippines, noting Congress determines the final form of government while military authority remains supreme during insurgency. He reports progress, with U S forces dominating the islands, suppressing insurgents, and extending order, though guerrilla actions hinder full local self government and education development.
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Philippines
Congress of
United States
Congress
Tslands
McKinley Urges Fiscal Prudence And Army Growth Plan
President McKinley’s annual message argues strong defense needs with a larger Regular Army up to 100000 and native Philippine troops to counter insurgents. It notes Cuba and the Philippines require forces, plus extensive fortifications and coast defense spending, and lauds Navy service and Hawaii census progress.
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oMcers
Cleveland
Congress
War Department
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Taft Commission
Taft Worcester Wright Ide Moses Civil Commission in Philippines
In spring this year the Tagal opposition to U S rule waned enabling a stable administration. A civil commission was appointed in March 1900 led by Taft Worcester Wright Ide and Moses, with instructions issued April 7, 1900 outlining their aims and authority.
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United States
William H. Taft
Ohio
Dean C. Worcester
Michigan
Luke E. Wright
Tennessee
Henry C. Ide
Vermont
Bernard Moses
California
Porto Rico and Cuba Autonomy Progress
The civil government for Porto Rico, created by the 1900 act, operates successfully. Courts are set, Governor and associates work harmoniously, with a general election held November 6 for Legislature and meeting December first. Recommendation to Congress for Interior Secretary supervision of public lands in Porto Rico and surveys funding and land disposition methods.
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Porto Rico
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Crown of Spain
United States
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Suisun
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Tieng Tsin
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Hood River
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William Howard Day
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A. M. E. Second Church
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W. L. White
Michigan National Guard
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Dallas
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Ed Faulkner
Santiago de Cuba
Havana
Oregon School Fund
River and Harbor Committee
Philippines Commission
Islands
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Goodnow
Shanghai
Wilcox
Hawaii
Tung Fu Heiang
Robert W. Wilcox
San Francisco
Washington
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Atchison, Topeka & H Santa Fe
Gage
George von L. Meyer
Boston
Charles A. Towne
Minnesota
McCall
Santo Domingo
Luzon
West Virginia
Cambridge
American Tinplate Company
John Lake Hely-Hutchinson
Earl of
New York
Fasig-Tipton Company
Haywood Bros
Wakefield Rattan Company
Ttack
Wakefield Company
Connecticut
Unlet
West Indies
Lang Fang
Yamun
Baron von Ketteler
Heecue
Tien Tain
Coleone Liseum
Yong Tran
Tung Chow
Nicaragua Canal
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