05 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1899
Page
1
Trade data show exports totaling 1.25 billion dollars, while imports stand at about 625 million. The figures reflect a favorable balance with stronger overseas sales and steady domestic purchases, highlighting continued demand across manufacturing sectors.
The Dun and Bradstreet Weekly Review notes 1898 topped all prior years in finance and industry. Exports of breadstuffs reach record value, 11 months totaling 383, etc. Pig iron output climbs to about 11.645 million tons, the highest ever, surpassing Britain by 2.8 million tons. Exports of iron manufactures total about 87.6 million dollars in 10 months. Monetary balances and gold imports reveal large gains and a shifted global rate influence from New York.
Republicans at a caucus split withBoit backed by attendees hoping to unseat the senator. Supporters endorse their favored candidate and push for re election of the incumbent.
Harrissure Pa Jan 5 Opponents of Senator Quay celebrate after the caucus endorses his candidacy by 109 of 164 Republican lawmakers in the Pennsylvania legislature. Quay backers claim confidence in ultimate victory, while absentees and anti Quay leaders prepare to organize a permanent group and seek the missing votes.
The War Department maintains its stance on Cuban customs, demanding that all receipts from the various ports be transmitted to Havana immediately. This centralizes tax and tariff records under Havana’s oversight, affecting merchants and shipping firms operating at Caribbean ports. The policy emphasizes swift, uniform reporting and tighter control over import duties.
Large crowd at Santiago voices opposition to the war department order that all Cuban customs receipts be sent to Havana. General Wood departs for Washington to discuss the policy with the president as officials consider reallocating funds for sanitation harbors and roads across Cuba.
Officials say no serious trouble expected with Filipinos at Iloilo but precautions are taken. Reinforcements, including Twentieth Infantry from Fort Leavenworth, head to San Francisco by the seventh to sail for Manila. Other regiments follow via Mediterranean route. transports Mobile and Mohawk to carry troops from New York on the seventeenth.
Both houses organized and endorsed caucus nominees. Senate officers include Langum as secretary and Dunnington as sergeant at arms while House officers list Dare as Speaker and Bergstrom as chief clerk. Governor Lind and wife received a large reception at the Ryan hotel with about five thousand attendees and many turned away.
Jan 4 caucuses by Republicans in the senate and house produced initial setbacks for the Johnson forces. Both chambers swung to opposition control in the early senatorial contest, signaling a strong start for rivals.
St Paul January 4 The Republican house caucus chose A N Dare for speaker with Israel Bergstrom as chief clerk The senate caucus selected Sam A Langum for chief clerk confirming a three officer slate for the new session.
A 3000-strong crowd gathered in the plaza for a mass meeting denouncing a plan to centralize revenue in Havana. Speakers argued the old policy was fought for 30 years, praising General Wood and urging him to oppose revival of Spanish regime practices. Wood proposed revenues stay in their provinces with limited Havana allocations for government needs.
Major General Leonard Wood, commanding American forces in Cuba, has cabled for permission to visit Washington for two days and received leave. He plans to travel on the USS Mississippi to discuss Havana’s weekly customs receipts and feared centralization that could ruin Cuban improvements and cause unemployment. A separate London dispatch notes a ferocious gale in the Irish Channel with wrecks along the coast.
Washington Jan 4 officials say no new word from General Otis in Manila since Sunday's telegram. Expect no news from Iloilo for one or two days unless American forces are forced to withdraw. Miller reportedly pursues tactful measures to avoid alienating insurgents while pushing toward rectitude, with no anticipated hostilities. A messenger is being sent from Manila to Iloilo with the latest presidential instructions.
The Official Gazette reports an order replacing French origin words with German in the army and notes Emperor William seeks to promote pure German usage in military terminology.
The Daily Telegraph comments on the Iloilo dispatch dated Dec 30 and received at Manila, hoping Filipinos yield. It warns that noncompliance could lead to desperate fighting, leaving America mistress of a conquered people bearing bitter hatred akin to Spain’s era.
London dispatch notes General Rios, upon arriving in Manila, held a conference with General Otis the United States military governor of the Philippines.
Washington Jan 4 The improvement in Representative Dingley of Maine continued through the day and his family remains hopeful for a permanent recovery. The fever is slightly reduced and the pulse stronger though his condition stays critical. One physician says he now has a chance to recover.
Washington dispatch reports the war investigating commission held a brief session and adjourned with no action on recalling Commissary General Eagan or generals Shafter and Miles amid beef controversy. Major Daly’s report reveals inspections found fresh beef preserved with chemicals likely harmful, noting a test beef in the Shafter expedition was 60 hours in sun without taint, suggesting preservatives were used.
The British steamer Glen Avon bound for London from Hong Kong was wrecked on a rock. Part of the crew has been saved and landed. the captain, chief officer, and the second and fourth engineers are missing.
Tension grows as native and American communities in Iloilo risk open rupture. Officials urge mutual forbearance from both sides to prevent further conflict and maintain order amid mounting frictions and protests.
Washington reports show growing tension between Americans and locals at Toilo and nearby areas. Officials say only careful tact can avert a clash as rebel reinforcements arrive from other islands. No indication that General Miller has landed American troops.
Manila dispatches report Iloilo rebels ratified a delegation’s pledge that landing unarmed was safe but warned that armed landings would be uncontrollable. Reinforcements arrive from Negros while the Baltimore and Arizona try to intimidate with searchlights. California volunteers depart on four transports. destination unknown. Rebels drill on the beach as American expeditionary ships remain offshore.
Official circles in MarkID report Britain pressing Spain to sell a coaling station in the Balearic Islands and other strategic points to threaten Gibraltar. negotiations paused by Premier Sagasta’s illness, with signs Spain aided by France and Russia resisting Britain’s demands.
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