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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1898
Page
4
A Scranton notices column notes advertising rules for reprints and columns in Sunday papers. It states journals seeking public notices must pay rates and convince management the work is not objectionable. The piece mocks sensational papers and urges compliance with posting requirements at the post office.
The Hallimore American argues the anti annexation critique is unfounded claiming the Philippines do not affect European politics or violate the Monroe Doctrine. It states Spain holds the islands, no other power has rights there, and the United States must maintain its foreign policy while defending its own interests.
The United States must build a larger army to govern new territories and deter foreign threats. General Miles commands a 100000 man force under construction, with volunteers set to be mustered out next year. Revisions to recruitment rules are urged to allow more educated and industrious men from urban centers to join the service. Many potential recruits in Scranton and nationwide lack required education, despite strong physical qualifications.
The piece praises the necro regilare as brave in the Santiago front during the Pevont cammpahrn and argues future American armies rise from patriotism wherever educated or not. It notes Judge Gordon’s continued public letters and hints the public may regret his departure from the bench.
Sagasta notes relief from burdens with the Philippines and a $20 million balm from the United States, but vows to confront Europe’s friends for pressuring sales. He promises energetic steps to reconquer standing through good administration and internal reform as the path to wealth, with brighter days if honesty and economical governance prevail. An official report of the Ehafter- Seuvel one round affair is in order.
The author argues that claiming national resources pledge to redeem depreciated money is false and unworkable. Taxation finances defense and security, not a pledge of private wealth, and governments can only borrow to back gold reserves while credit and resources remain linked but not interchangeable.
The passage argues that credit is vital to commerce and that resources must be protected from folly. It criticizes government fiscal folly and notes political maneuvers in the Democratic party while comparing governance to personal prudence. General Wood says Santiago has had no murders since his tenure began, contrasted with law and order issues in Northeastern Pennsylvania. A Utah Crecreman Roberts debate note ends with a quip about polygamy.
A remark notes that some still perceive Manila’s yellow journals as the voices of the Filipino people, challenging this belief by suggesting alternative sources or perspectives may be needed.
The article discusses Pacific Cable Company aims for a Pacific route from San Francisco to Manila via Honolulu and Guam, stressing a landing between Honolulu and Guam due to depth and repair limits. It also notes Pennsylvania canal abandons and compares postwar peace terms, with wide reference to colonial treaties and mail expenditures.
Captain Whitrey of General Miles staff owed his life to a young Puerto Rican gallery attendant who warned him of Spanish pursuit in Porto Rico. She recalled his disguise and urged caution, aiding his escape to an English ship. The piece includes war losses and a Vatican hymn scene in a Porto Rican church.
From the New York Sun the piece notes that the recent contest with Spain will be remembered for its brevity and large territorial and population shifts. It compares the outcome to Napoleonic campaigns and the Peace of Paris, stating Spain ceded vast lands while the United States gained population surpassing Prussia's at the century's start.
From the Baltimore American reports by navy department chiefs urge permanent maintenance of the naval reserve. They cite proven value in the SpanishAmerican War and argue it should become a permanent feature of the U S naval force.
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