Our Commercial and Territorial Expansion and the Philippines
The article argues U S possession of the Philippines expands trade and markets. It cites Manila as a strategic distribution hub near Asia and Oceania, with potential annual markets of tens of billions in goods, boosts for American exports, and growing Far East trade, including Hawaii, Porto Rico, and other tropic products. It notes tropic imports and mineral resources, urging expansion to unlock opportunities and wealth.
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Manila
Japan
Russia
China
United States
Philippines
Pacific
Tropics
Far East
Australasia
Islands
The
Asia
Tsongkong
B. East Indies
Dutch East Ind
French East Ind
Havana
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Porto Tico
Europe
Oceania
Liberia
Australia
South Africa
Nile
Atbara
McMinley
Roosevelt
Record under Dingley law vs Wi Son law
The record compares three years under the Dingley law with the three preceding under the Wi Son law. It notes a decrease in importation of manufactures and a large increase in importation of manufacturers materials. It also records increases in the shipment of manufactures and other related figures.
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Dingley
United States Tops World in Iron and Coal Production
The United States has become the leading producer of iron steel and coal and also surpasses others in copper cotton breadset offs and provisions meeting daily needs as the nation strengthens its industrial economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Expansion in Trade Under Republican Policy
The Treasury reports September 1900 imports and exports and nine months totals ending Sept 30. Exports rose to 115.6 million with 59.6 million imports creating a 56.1 million excess of exports. Nine months show a strong expansion, contrasting with Democratic tariff policy of 1895 which boosted imports and reduced exports.
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Treasury Department
United States
Thue
Republican
Democratic
Value of Exports Under Two Tariffs
The article argues the Wilson-Gorman tariff failed to stimulate manufacturing, citing job losses and soup kitchens. It claims protection boosted domestic industry for home and export markets, and previews a table of exports by three years under low tariff and protection.
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United States
Territorial acquisitions and purchases listed
A compact entry notes key land deals including the Louisiana purchase the Florida cession Oregon country via treaties Texas the Mexican cession the Gadsden purchase and Alaska with figures 7 200 000 and 68 200 000 dollars.
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Louisiana Purchase
Florida
Oregon Country
Texas
Alaska
Commercial Expansion and What It Means to Us
A compact record notes figures for 1804 showing $205,077,385. $166,962,559. $100,147,107. $64,186,397. $21,457,023. $3,407,338. The data imply trends in expansion, with totals suggesting rising commercial activity across sectors and regions.
Admiral Watson Denounces Bryan and Philippine Policy
Rear Admiral Watson, returned from his last cruise, urges citizens to see military conduct in the Philippines as protective, not oppressive. He praises American soldiers for patient loyalty among islanders, contrasts their role with Spanish era lies, and asserts the US word and President’s authority remain trustworthy.
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Watson
Oriental Waters
Philippines
Islands
Aguinaldo
United States
Uncle Sam
Porto Rico Satisfied as Island Leaders Back McKinley Aid
Dr J H Hollender treasurer of Porto Rico and former Johns Hopkins economics professor spoke to university graduates on the island s condition He praised self government and urged intelligent understanding of Americans The tariff was viewed as a necessary fiscal device with a $2 000 000 need to accomplish goals and hints that direct taxation would be less favored than tariff support
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J. H. Hollender
Porto Rico
Johns Hopkins University
United States
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America
Philippine Islands
British East Indies
British Australasia
Dutch East Indies
Siam
Hawaiian Islands
Mauritius
C.ccecee
Ceylon
Hongkong
French East Indies
Korea
Oceanica Brit
Tonga
Samoa
Guam
Exceas Importe
Consens
Jans
Aree
Ained
Tures Aes Eerscas Tron
Bryan
Mississippi River
Willian McKinley
Natcelab
Total Trade
Emporta
North America
South America
Asia Oceania
Africa
Amed
Hearst
New York’ Journal
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