Annexation and foreign policy in the McKinley era speech
The message argues for Hawaiian annexation as a path to stronger ties and peace, details Central American relations and canal interests, reports on relations with Japan and labor issues, outlines negotiations on bimetallism, and urges expanded foreign commerce and international arbitration. It notes commissions to study the Nicaragua canal and seal conservation, with ongoing treaty and diplomatic actions.
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Senate
Plen
United States
Republic of Hawaii
Analian Islands
Congress
Hawaii
Central America
Nicaragua
Salvador
Costa Rica
William L. .Merry
States
Costa
Merry
Honduras
Baker
Managua
Sw. F. Godfrey
Hunter
Guatemala
Republic of Central America
Qim
Atlantic
Pacific
Nicaragua Canal
Act of Congress
Edward O. Wolcott
Colorado
Adlairs, Stevenson
Tillinois
Charles J. Paine
Massachusetts
France
Europe
London
John A. Kasson
Iowa
North’ Pacific Ocean
Bering Sea
Japan
Russia
Washington
Unaer
Great ‘Britain
Great Britain
Canada
Pryibyloff Islands
United’ States
International’ Arbitration
Republic of
United States Plans for Paris 1900 Exposition and Alaska Policy
President McKinley outlines federal aims to secure a strong American exhibit at the 1900 Paris exposition, expand naval dock capacity, address Alaska governance and Indian Territory issues, and tighten public finances. He endorses civil service reforms, a robust library program, and federal oversight to prevent deficits while supporting national development.
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France
Paris
United States
Congress
Chicago
Pacific
Atlantic
Gulf
Secretary of the Navy
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Coast
Alaska
Territory of
Yukon Valley
Secretary of War
Randall
Eighth Infantry
St. Mich
Indian Territory
Five Civilized Tribes
Territory
Secretary of the Interior
Friends of the Indians
Crezitot
South
Secretary of the Treasury
Marine Hospital Service
Treasury Department
Army
Navy
Kansas Pacific
Frenchmen Fight Duel Between Millerand and Reinach
A duel occurred in Paris between socialist deputy and editor M. Millerand and conservative deputy and journalist M. Reinach over Dreyfus debate remarks. Both fired twice. no injuries reported. seconds declared honor satisfied.
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Paris
M. Millerand
Petite Republique Francaise
M. Joseph Reinach
Digne
Republique Francaise
Dreyfus
Formidable German Reinforcements Reach Kiao Chau Bay
Berlin dispatch reports 23 officers and 1,400 men arriving at Kiao Chau bay, boosting German forces to 4,566 in total the largest overseas by Germany. Foreign warships have entered the bay to monitor progress and Admiral von Diedrich is likely to protest the movement.
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Berlin
Kiao Chau Bay
Germany
Admiralty
von Diedrich
Surgeon General report on marine hospital service
Washington December 7 Surgeon General reports that the marine hospital service treated 64 774 873 patients during the year ending June 30 1897 an increase of 873 over the prior year Expenditures totaled 536 653 down 21000 from the previous year Immigrant inspections at posts totaled 232 147.
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Union Pacific Railway
United States Court For
District of Nebraska
Kansas Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad
Kansas. Pacific
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Ralirdal
A . Yi
Act of Congress
House of Knowledge
William M’kinley
Bergeon
Washington
the Marine Hospital Service
Gage
Frye Says Currency Legislation Likely Won’t Pass
Senator Frye arrived in Washington and said the Senate’s political makeup will block currency legislation that would satisfy the Republican party in the upcoming session, a view echoed by Senator Allison.
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Washington, D. C
Frye
Washington
Senate
Allison
Cabinet Crises Imminent After War Promotions Bill
ROMB December 6 reports that General Pelloux has tendered his resignation following cabinet disagreement over army promotions reform. Some fear the cabinet may collapse if Pelloux resigns, signaling a major political shift in the government.
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General Pelloux
Ny A Pelloux
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American Senate
Ito
Ael
Yukon River
Dyea
Commission
Harry L. Dawes
Civil Service
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