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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1899
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune notes the ongoing Harrisburg bribery investigation, with witnesses subpoenaed and new York officials connected to Forsigs Advertising. The postal notice from Anacanton Virginia is filed, and the matter remains a developing legal matter in early March 1899.
One week before the Saturday primaries Lancaster County will vote on delegates to the Republican state convention. Senator Eby threatens to withhold support for Quay if anti Quay delegates gain a majority. Wahamakerites meet nightly as the Quay camp seeks influence, while Finn and others urge voters to prevent Quay’s dominance and secure a favorable convention outcome. The issue dominates local political discussion.
The Vow law allows the president to negotiate treaties within two years from July 24, 187, with four months left to complete arrangements. It notes president's constitutional prerogative to restore relations with consent of the Senate after expiration. Germany and France show interest but face tariff and rate obstacles affecting American goods.
Early 1850s Baldwin works received a swift English war office order for three standard passenger locomotives with narrow gauge for the Fondan Military railway plus a fourth. Engines were ready by February 1 and shipped February 9 after inspection, then sent to Alexandria aboard the Statheim. A subsequent Egyptian government order called for twenty-three freight locomotives with five more ordered by April.
The article notes expanding production with additional engines for railways abroad and a surge of American goods overseas. It highlights foreign orders for engines, widespread export of shoes, typewriters, sewing machines, and electrical apparatus, and cites protectionist policy as shaping market dominance. It also mentions Cleveland and Vroom controversies over a farm school plan.
The piece lauds American soldiers in the Philippines for courage and resourcefulness under difficult conditions and praises volunteers alongside regulars. It argues for firm, humane authority, condemns insurrection led by Aguinaldo, and endorses decisive military administration while noting political sensitivities abroad. It also mentions Colonel Bryan's response to Perry Belmont's invitation.
The article argues that Cuba cannot yet govern itself due to resource loss and population decline from revolution. It says U S trusteeship remains necessary under treaties with Spain and moral responsibility, and calls for continued aid until Cuba can become a stable native government.
The piece argues against forcible conquest of Cuba and urges building a self governed Cuba with international rights respected. It notes progress after three months, warns against impatience, and comments on patience in reconstructing civilization. It mentions Colonel Chinn’s arrest to maintain peace and a local report of a silver dollar valued at 500 dollars by numismatic experts.
The report credits J Nicholas and a Mole correspondent with finding the alleged corpse of Admiral Villamil in Santiago. The piece hints Coin Harvey interruptions and notes Aguinaldo capture would be a mere souvenir, while Thomasville Georgia lingers on the map as March brings severe weather.
Washington dispatch notes February exports reached new highs for many commodities including brevivntins, provielona, cotton and mineral oils totaling 85, sqye0. wheat and cotton values improved year over year while provisions and manufactures show gains. Congressional records reveal total appropriations for the Fifty-fifth Congress near 50 million with war costs and pensions driving the excess. Italian policy on an open door on the Chinese coast surprises observers as Wu Ding Wang reports China trade remains minimal with Italy.
The article records sparse remarks on President McKinley and White Howe during a season, including social visits and limited invitations. It blends political rumor with a riddle about four creatures at the opera, then lists disparate items such as passenger fares, parcel rates, a new battleship launch, casualty tallies, and a local street commissioner's salary and bond.
The Republican chairman of appropriation and opposition leaders agree on the war with Spain charging nearly half a billion to date. The Sun had warned that total costs would top a billion, with $117,121,000 spent after four months, and the estimate now surpassed by about $100 million.
The article compares Britain's colonial governance with American needs after expansion. It describes British colonial officers as trained, merit‑based civil military leaders, noting life tenure and promotion by merit. It suggests the U S adopt a comprehensive colonial policy using trained officers to govern new possessions, warning of dangers without careful policy.
The text discusses postwar governance in the southern colonies, proposing permanent colonial service with tenure based on efficiency and behavior. It warns of carpetbagger administrations gaining power, the fall of local governments, and potential changes to federal appointments with new administrations.
The Philadelphia Prom tells how the west Republican state convention will have far fewer delegates than the last convention due to a reduced gubernatorial vote for Mr. Stone. A county by county table estimates counts, showing overall delegates near 212, with minor expected variation.
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