Anti annexationists Senate resolution on territorial gains
Washington December 7 The first note of the anti expansionists is in the Senate with Senator West Missouri introducing a joint resolution declaring the federal government has no authority to acquire colonial possessions. It proposes acquiring territory for potential statehood while reserving land for needs like coaling stations and boundary corrections. Also notes a brief debate on foreign vessel forfeiture and remembers deaths of two representatives. Savannah reports a Seventh Army Corps farewell for Cuba with General Lee reviewing 16 000 troops and escort from First Cavalry. San Francisco covers Mrs Cordelia Botkin trial juror selection. Washington reports Cuban capital sanitation claims and mortality in Guanabacoa. Dallas reports street car strike settlement and recognition of the union. West Derry NH notes two skaters drowned on Lake Tsiennete.
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Peace of Paris Adopts Key Terms For Spain Philippines
Paris reports the peace of Paris nearly complete with eight articles including Spain's cession of the Philippines and US payment of 20 million dollars. The fate of coaling stations and religious freedom remains to be negotiated through diplomacy with Spain unable to bear repatriation costs.
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Treaty Shortfall Sparks Spanish Commission Debate
The passage discusses treaty deficiencies between Bywin and Che tintted Feates and warns that the lack of agreement may push Spanish commissioners toward temporary measures to renew commerce and amity while awaiting new treaties, including extradition provisions.
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The New Diplomacy Advocated at Paris Banquet
At a Paris banquet the British Ambassador Sir Edmund Monson lauds the new diplomacy crediting the press and American ingenuity for improved Anglo French ties. He urges France to distrust no honest British intent and to avoid petty maneuvers that could spark renewed friction over Egypt and Soudan colleges.
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Egypt
Hawaiian Territory Bill Sent to Congress
The president submitted the Hawaiian commission’s report with bills to create a U S territory for Hawaii. Citizenship granted to whites and natives loyal to the republic, Legislature set with a 15 member Senate and 30 member House, elected in November 1899 and every two years. Also notes self government for Hawaii and cautions against applying the plan to Porto Rico and the Philippines. General Miles hosted Cuban commissioners and allies at dinner. Yale defeats Princeton in a debate on annexing Cuba.
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Increased Army Bill Outlined for 1901 Reforms
General Miles submits a comprehensive plan for a restructured U S Army to Secretary Alger. Proposes a force of about 100000 men with 15 cavalry regiments 14 seacoast artillery regiments 2 field artillery regiments 50 infantry regiments and cadets. Details include unit compositions ranks and adjutant general department structure. Projections aim to defend coasts harbors and overseas territories like Porto Rico Cuba and the Philippines.
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Fatal Elevator Accident Kills Two Directors in New York
A defective elevator at Pine and Willem streets operated by United States Fire Insurance Company collapsed killing Clayden Griffen the secretary and director and director Thomas Caldwell fatally injuring others. George E. Smith of Smith & Flicka and an insurance man suffered injuries as passengers escaped. The car’s cables snapped and the elevator was deemed inspected minutes earlier before the tragedy.
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Explosion on Castle Island Kills Four in Boston Harbor
A mine removed from the channel by a diver detonated on Castle Island near Boston harbor, killing Sergeant Morris McGrath and injuring others. The blast blew a horse, cart, and three men to fragments as they moved the mine to storage. McGrath stood 20 feet away and died instantly. Other victims were missing. the incident followed standard handling of mined ordnance since the war. Nearby reports note municipal election surprises in Brockton and Haverhill, plus recovery of Portland wreck victims and naval inquiry findings on Infanta Maria Tevisa.
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Kenney Trial Details Embezzlement and Bank Checks
Testimony described embezzlement linked to Senator Kenney with banker Boggs admitting to doctoring deposits and withholding checks. Bank teller N. Boggs explained cash shortfalls, loans to Kenney, and coverups as court adjourned amid cross examination.
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