President McKinley's message read in Congress
President McKinley delivers his New Year message to the Senate and House. He highlights national growth and constitutional endurance, notes foreign policy steps in China, indemnity debates, and plans for an interoceanic canal with Nicaragua and Britain. The address covers Paris exposition, Samoa settlement, and arbitration awards with Portugal.
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Washington
McKinley
Congress
Senate
House
House of Representatives
Maral
United States
China
Riv
Progress Toward a General Treaty with Spain and Philippines Cession
The United States advances toward a general treaty of friendship with Spain to replace the old pact and a supplementary treaty on Philippine island cession. It explains Spain’s relinquishment of title to western Philippine islands, the $100,000 consideration, and ongoing tariff and commercial negotiations with multiple nations to expand reciprocity and stabilize currency and banking. The message also notes large 1900 surplus revenues, tax relief aims, and plans for merchant marine growth and national banking expansion. It reports on duties to study trusts, and outlines military and civil steps in the Philippines with Taft’s civil commission to extend local self-government and development.
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China
Pekin
Fru
Heenerkert
Grvinres
Marine Guard
Spain
Congress
Portugal
Italy
Germany
Nicaragua
Ecuador
Dominican Republic
Great Britain
Trinidad
Denmark
St. Croix
Senate
United States
Congress of Measures
Philippines
Congress of
Contrurion
William H. Taft
Ohio
Dean C. Worcester
Michigan
Luke E. Wright
Tennessee
Henry C. Ide
Vermont
Bernard Moses
California
Amnesty and Progress in the Philippines after Insurgent War
A historic message notes amnesty granted to insurgents by the new military governor on June 21, 1500, with many leaders taking it. A commission of eminent citizens reports early gains in peace, commerce, sugar cultivation, and revenues, urging Congress to follow generous lines in guiding the Philippines toward self government and national responsibility. The speaker calls Filipinos wards of the nation and emphasizes liberty and steady reform.
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To Be
Philippines
Congress
Comstilesion
Cvane
Philippine Islands
Prince Turn the Leader Anti Foreign Influences Held Sway
A fragmentary report describes anti foreign sentiment under Prince Tuan guiding Boxers, pressuring Pekin and Manchuria, with attacks on foreigners and Christian converts. The Tsung-Yamen displayed hostility and failed to curb rising tension as Western powers sought a united response.
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Wis
Prince Tuan
Pekin
Manchuria
China
Tsung--Yamer
Philippines and Caribbean Governance and Communications
Lengthy government report discusses Filipino welfare under U.S. fostering care promising liberty and progress. It notes Porto Rico civil government success with elections and calls for land surveys and disposition laws. Also advocates island Cuba constitutional convention and a trans-Pacific cable system linking Manila to the Asiatic coast for direct routes to the Orient.
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Porto Rica
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Porto Rico
Crown of
Spain
Porto Ricn
United States
Cuba
Hawaii
Manila
Strength of the Army and coastal defenses in the nation
The article outlines current and projected military strength including 100,000 regulars, 25,000 volunteers, and planned reductions under a 1899 act. It notes fortifications funded since 1888 with over 60 million spent, the need for 420 trained operators, and 26,000 posts and garrisons requiring support. It discusses Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines deployments, and argues for authority to expand to 60,000 or up to 100,000 troops with native forces to counter guerrilla activity. It also covers Rural Free Delivery expansion, routes rising from 391 to 2,614, and its impact on rural life, roads, and postal revenue.
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Cleveland
Congress
War Department
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Tom
United Stat
Philippines
Secretary of War
Holiday Specials From Local Store Advent Offer
A catalog style notice lists drug sundries and patent medicines with low prices for the week. It highlights groceries, canned goods, teas, dried fruits, and a large meat department. Also features house furnishings, oil heaters, irons, stove items, candy, peanut butter, and holiday goods with deposit hold orders for Christmas dates.
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Weille
China and Glass Holiday Import Assortment Now In
United display of china wares and glass items for the season includes a large assortment of vase lamps 265 inches high 10 inch globe pink or blue center-draft burner lift and font. Sale price 1.98 9 inch china fruit dish gold festooned edge. Also good table tumblers at special price.
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China
Government Report Highlights Navy, Lands and Pensions
The annual report covers Navy modernization, armor plate, and a proposed statue for Admiral Porter. It notes public land disposal figures, forest reserves changes, pension rolls totaling 232,275 and Army and Navy pension disbursements. It also mentions census work, agriculture progress, roads, and calls for continued appropriations and a records hall in Washington.
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National Defenses
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Brown
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Tri-Cities
New England
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China and Glass
Emerson Company
Fair Davenport
Secretary of the Navy
David D. Porter
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Olympic Reserve
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Big Horn
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