Clayton-Bulwer Treaty and U S British talks on canals
The Clayton-Bulwer treaty lingers in the background as the United States seeks to modify or terminate it to advance a Isthmian canal project. The Hay-Pauncefote treaty wrestles with prior limits, while British reluctance prompts renewed U S insistence on negotiation. Analysts warn against abrogating long standing agreements without mutual consent. Congress eyes tariff revision as McKinley notes growth and foreign markets, with party dynamics shaping the debate.
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Great Britain
Nicaragua Canal
Foreign Office
American State Department
United States
Senate
Lord Pauncefote
Law of Nations
John W. Foster
Yale
England
Lord Lansdowne
Central
Americ
Central America
Foster
Philadelphia Ledger
Congress Committee
Joseph Weeks Babcock
Wisconsin
House of Representatives
Babcock
United States Steel Corporation
McKinley
New York Sun
Tariff Debate Reignites in Democratic Press
After years of partisan turmoil and public distress the Democratic press begins a cautious reexamination of tariff policy. The shift follows recent moves by a prominent Republican leader, cited as a catalyst for renewed discussion.
Democratic Ticket Idea Mixes Youth and Party Lines
New York Mail and Express examines a speculative 1904 ticket pairing David E. B. Hill with Tom L. Johnson and ponders James Hamilton Lewis as a potential vice president. The piece notes open mindedness toward free silver and anti imperialism, hints at opportunism claims, and argues the combo could attract both old guard and progressive Democrats while avoiding clear partisan exclusions.
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James Hamilton Lewis
Washington State
Kansas City
Lewis
David EB. HM
Tom L. Johnson
Hill
Johnson
Democracy's greatest opportunity in tariff reform debate
The Atlanta Constitution cites tariff reform as democracy’s prime chance amid Republican inertia. Cartoonish figures Wax and Morrison grin as they ponder Democratic votes, recalling past reform talk and lampooning tariff acts. The New York Sun notes tariff reform could expose Democratic hypocrisy.
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Atlanta Constitution
Bill Morrison
Waterloo
Roger Quarles Mille
Corsicana
Princeton
New Jersey
Atlanta
New York Sun
Supreme Court rulings uphold colonial tariffs and duties
Washington May 28 The Supreme Court decision tally centers on territorial powers and tariff collection. It annuls duties collected on Porto Rico during post treaty but pre Foraker act and orders refunds. It declares congressional control on tariffs for territories and grants free admission for Philippines till new law. Justice Brown key swing vote. breakdown lists five to four divisions with justices by party.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
United States
Porto Rico
Philippines
Hawaii
Brown
de Lima
Fuller
Harlan
Brewer
Peckham
Shiras
White
Gray
McKenna
Downes
Presbyterians Vote to Revise Creed at General Assembly
In Philadelphia on May 28 the Presbyterian General Assembly adopted the special committee report on revising the confession of faith by a unanimous vote. Dr. James D. Moffat guided the process, offering an amendment to secure unity. The assembly approved a plan to form a twenty one member committee and to amend several sections of the faith to better reflect the church’s mind while preserving its doctrinal core with emphasis on God’s love and the Holy Spirit.
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Philadelphia
Presbyterian General Assembly
James D. Moffat
Moffat
Wort
J. D. Moffat
General Assembly
Baker
Minton
Great Labor Bodies Gathered in Denver
In Denver on May 28 the opening session of three labor conventions drew stirring oratory from Governor Orman Mayor Wright Lieutenant Governor Coates and other speakers. Committees wrestled with minor credentials issues. no principal disputes emerged. Leaders Boyce and McDowall were expected to outline strong annual recommendations as reports of officers are heard. Topics include expanding organization, opposing Orient cheap labor, and renewing the Chinese exclusion act ahead of its expiration.
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Denver
Western Federation of Miners and Western Labor Union
Orman
Wright
Coates
Boyce
McDowall
Westward labor protests push eight hour day and unions
A remonstrance targets Coeur d Alene mine owners demanding an eight hour day across the West. Miners home slated for Denver. hotel workers in Leadville Cheyenne Laramie Rawlins seek unionization and hotel in Denver joins. Initiative and referendum to be endorsed and union label goods extended.
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Coeur d'Alene
Wortout
Denver
Leadville
Cheyenne
Laramie
Rawlins
Paper makers' combination inquiry to open in Montreal
The Canadian Dress Association is advised by Finance Minister Fielding that the government will conduct the inquiry into the alleged paper makers' combination. Eminent counsel will be used. The inquiry opens before Judge Taschereau in Montreal.
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Toronto
Ont
Canadian Dress Association
Fielding
Press Association
Taschereau
Montreal
Governor Nash Paralyzed by Spine Blood Vessel Rupture
Columbus May 28 Governor Nash suffers rupture of a spinal blood vessel. Doctors say rest may allow healing from the injury sustained during a high altitude trip returning from San Francisco. The ailment has impaired his lower limbs and requires support for walking.
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Nash
Columbus
Ohio
San Francisco
Orman names St Louis World Fair board members
Governor Orman appoints a Colorado St Louis World Fair commission including Captain George Thatcher Isaac Stevens Thomas O'Donnell Van Rouse and others. The board meets in Denver, sets officers, finances, and auditing rules, with credits for clerical help and a 50000 yearly appropriation and 30000 for the final year, term through December 31, 2003.
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Denver
James B. Orman
George H. Thatcher
Aspen
Pitkin County
Thomas J. O'Donnell
Arapahoe County
van E. Rouse
Colorado Springs
el Paso
Isaac N. Stevens
Colorado Boards of
Theaw
Representative Bell
Capitol
St. Louis
Chipley
Crouter
Orman
Uils
General Assembly
Solicitor General Views on Insular Decisions
Washington May 27 Solicitor General Richards who argued the insular cases at the Supreme Court issued a statement interpreting today s rulings He says the court held that the cession of Puerto Rico and the Philippines made them domestic territory under Congress control not an immediate part of the United States The government is said to have a substanti ally favorable outcome preserving the insular policy and Congress will determine citizenship and regulations for these territories The Spooner act is cited as permitting continued presidential guidance for the Philippines.
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Washington
Richards
Department of Justice
Supreme Court
Orto Rico
Philippines
United States
Porto Rico
Congress
States of
Union
Congres
Oleaily
Spooner
Bryan comments on South Carolina resignations
Lincoln Neb May 28 W J Bryan issued a statement on the resignations of Jators McLaurin and Tillman. He calls the event the political event of last week and says the senators should pursue an honorable course for the state. Bryan notes South Carolina has little voice in public questions as one senator’s vote can kill another’s. He says Tillman deserves support for representing the man, while McLaurin represents the dollar, and predicts the vote will reveal plutocratic influence in the South.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
McLaurin
Tillman
Bryan
South Carolina
Milman
Colorado Legal and Military Notes Amid Turbulent Events
A scrambled report covers attorney general actions, National Guard considerations, and a May 21 national military gathering in St Paul. Mentions Brigadier General Joy, Captains, Lieutenants, and guard delegates, plus summaries of appeals, parole prospects, and Wisconsin-like legal debates affecting taxation, dairy, and state proceedings.
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Bueda
M. R. Rex Hutchings Hay
St. Paul
Joy
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Justice Brewer
Chauncey M. Depew
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Harrison
Hayes
Justice Gray
Arthur
Brewer, Brown and Shiras
White and Peeckham
Cleveland
Justice White
Louisiana
Gov. Orman
Solicitor General
Ben Mitchelbo County
George Boni
Arapatox
Philip Schu
Yuma
York City
City of
New York
House New York
General Post
George
Sim
Tobin
Meat Dodge
Delta
S’ Mologist
Evider
Gan Avenue
Colorado
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