McKinley’s First Annual Message to Congress
The first annual message to the Fifty-fourth Congress covers the Cuban question, currency, Hawaiian annexation, and national issues. McKinley emphasizes unity, patriotism over partisanship, and calls for responsible governance in foreign policy, revenue, currency soundness, and public service reform. He greets senators and representatives, praising Providence and urging common effort across sections.
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Washineaton
President McKinley
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Fifty-fourth
Legislative Service
Currency Legislation and Debt Reform Debate
A historical speech outlines tariff success and urges currency reform. It reviews postwar finances from 1866 to 1897, cites large declines in government debt, and argues for reducing gold burdens. The speaker proposes bond flexibility, gold reserve safeguards, and new national bank note rules to stabilize finances.
The Cuban Question and U S Policy in Cuba
The address surveys Cuba's long struggle for independence from Spain, the 1895 insurrection, and U S duties. It condemns the cruel policy of concentration, notes failed mediation, and outlines options including belligerency and humanitarian intervention, urging patience with Sagasta's reforms while reserving future action.
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Spain
Cuba
Cabinet of
Houses of
Congress
Senate
House of the Representatives
Annexation of Hawaii by American Senate Treaty Viewed
A special message dated June 16 outlines a treaty between the United States and the Republic of Hawaii to make the islands an integral part of the United States. It notes long US interest, unanimous senate ratification, and that Congress will decide conditions of union.
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United States
Treasury
Cuba
Geeral Grant
Zanjon
Martinez de Campos
Congress
Senate
Republic of Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands
The Monetary Commission and United States policy
The article outlines the 1897 act establishing special envoys Wolcott Stevenson Paine to seek bimetallism agreement with European nations. It notes France's cooperation, pending talks with Britain and others, and hopes for an international monetary accord recognizing gold and silver. It also covers seal protection, international arbitration, navy funding, Alaska civil authority, Indian Territory issues, Kansas Pacific sale, and civil service improvements, urging prudent expenditures and legislative action.
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France
Europe
London
United States
Congress
Alaska
Yukon Valley
Indian Territory
Five Civilized Tribes
Dawes Commission
Kansas Pacific Railroad
the Civil Service
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Secretary of the Treasury
Mr. Gage
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Sagasta
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Hawaii
the Monetary Commission
Wolcott, Stevenson and Paine
North Pacific Ocean
Bering Sea
Japan
Russia
Great Britain
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
Alaskan Matters
Kansas Pacific Sale
Department Reports
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