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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1896
Page
4
The Frothingham theater hosts a major music evening with pianist Martinus Sieveking and baritone David Dispham, two world‑renowned artists, expected to draw a large crowd and be a noteworthy local memory.
An editorial debates whether the president or Congress should recognize a foreign people's independence. It cites Olney, Sherman, and others, notes implications for Cuba and Texas precedents, and argues Congress must assert its role to avoid dictating policy. It warns against executive overreach and anticipates a new president after March.
The Philadelphia Press outlines precedents related to Secretary Olney's broad executive power claim. It notes Monroe’s commissioners during the Spanish American independence struggle, and Henry Clay’s attempts in 1814 and 1827 to recognize Spanish American independence by Congress, with reactions and constitutional support.
On September 18, 1806, the cu bans adopted a constitution creating a government council with a president and four secretaries. The islands are divided into Oriente Camaguey Las Villas Habana Occidente with state and district offices and a civil governor in each state. The system aims to organize finance, interior, and military efforts, though lacking stability due to ongoing conflict.
The Toronto Globe argues Canada will reject trade with the U S if exports are not admitted on favorable terms and warns against forcing Canada into the Union by denying market access. It cites past effects of commercial pressure driving Canadian trade elsewhere and likens the policy to an ox and gad-fly fable.
A Detroit Tribune piece contrasts Michigan’s $77 million yearly state spending with Cuba under Spain. It denounces Cuban officials, reviews salaries from governor to treasurer, cites theft of public funds, and argues Cuba is a U S commercial dependency vital to Madrid.
The Washington Star outlines a Senate Foreign Relations Committee proposal recognizing Cuban independence. It stresses the act is not a war declaration, aligns with U S precedents and public sentiment, and argues no civilized power should tolerate a slaughter pen next to its borders.
The piece argues Cuba seeks independence from Spain and urges U S recognition. It asserts broad political support across parties and lists Senate Foreign Relations Committee members. It notes a new administration will arrive in three months and contemplates war if Spain declares war justly, reflecting deep national resolve.
J W Harrison of San Francisco argues for a duty on anthracite coal. He cites rising Swansea imports to San Francisco and warns without a tariff, Pennsylvania miners lose markets as Swansea coal reaches New York and Boston. Governments miss 40 cent duty on bituminous coal if no tariff on anthracite.
A young man recalls increased party names while Senator Sorsham argues only two great parties exist. He clarifies the distinction between office-seekers and office-holders, as quoted by the Washington Star.
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