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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1900
Page
10
A bold proclamation states pledges kept and promises fulfilled with unprecedented results across every government department since March 4, 1897. The message highlights strong performance under the McKinley administration.
The four year record covers the Spanish American War Polynesian incidents Samoan Hawaiian and Alaskan matters the open door in China and the Philippine territorial expansion The president successfully defended Alaskan boundaries and fostered free trade with China through diplomatic notes from Hay ensuring non interference by major powers The McKinley message notes war avoidance and neutrality as guiding principles
The article lauds the Dingley tariff as urgent and successful, notes the speed of passage in 1897, and highlights the Gold Standard currency law of 1900. It cites substantial debt refunding, savings in interest, and the Spanish American War loan as proof of the administration’s credit and achievements. It also credits the Pacific Railroad indebtedness settlement with recovering over $124 million from about $130 million owed.
The report details the expansion of U S military forces for Cuba and the Philippines, noting 223235 volunteers mustered and distributed, 35000 United States volunteers enlisted, 682 regular army officer commissions, 3874 US volunteer officers, and massive communications activity. It covers naval expansion with 128 ships added, 225 retired officers recalled, 836 temporary appointments, and enlistment growth to over 24000 sailors and soldiers.
The department highlights progress over four years in controlling animal diseases with 2 million doses of blackleg vaccine reducing cattle mortality in infected districts. It notes success in sheep parasite control, hog cholera treatment yields, butter and egg trade to England and Asia, and dramatic pork inspection increases. It also discusses chicory home supply, weed testing, new forages, and reports on Puerto Rico and the Philippines trade data.
The piece credits Republican leadership for expanding rural free delivery, noting growth from 1,200 rural services in 1900 to 1,750,000 dollars allocated for 1900-1901, and cites opposition from Democrats while praising Post Office officials who advanced the program. It asserts broad adoption across states and calls for further expansion.
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