Cuba reciprocity plan faces Senate House split
President Palma told Roosevelt the Cuban sugar rebate plan is objectionable and costly to administer. If the house and senate cannot agree on reciprocity, the president may drop the house from calculations and seek a direct treaty with Palma needing a two thirds senate vote. The move would clarify the situation.
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Palma
Cuba
Roosevelt
Hay
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Senate
House
Cuban Minister Gonzales de Quesada Presented Credentials
At 10 o'clock in Washington Senor Gonzales de Quesada the new Cuban minister was escorted to the White House by Secretary Hay and presented his credentials to President Roosevelt. He was unaccompanied by an attache and the exchanges were formal and conventional rather than important.
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Washington
Senor Gonzales de Quesada
White House
Hay
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Urges Cuban Reciprocity andTariff Push
The president asks Congress to reduce tariffs on Cuban imports in a broad reciprocity plan. He cites McKinley and Palma while arguing the measure benefits both nations, protects American industries, and strengthens West Indies and Philippines relations. He emphasizes U S support for Cuba and the need for continued economic aid.
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Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii
Spain
Isthmian Canal
West Indies
Central America
Porto Rico
Secretary Root Accepts Responsibility for Cuba Payments
Secretary Root assumes full responsibility for payments made to General Gomez by General Wood during the Cuban occupation. He says Congress may seek explanation and that he will provide what he calls the most convincing proofs that the payments were dictated by the wisest statemanship.
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Root
Gomez
Wood
Cuba
Congress
Negotiations Succeed On Friar Lands Talks In Rome
In Rome on June 17 the Taft Vatican talks over friar lands in the Philippines near completion with four of five cardinals supporting the governor’s proposals. Cardinal Steinhuber opposes. A post negotiations clash is seen over money from the U S for the lands with Vatican favoring funding foreign missions.
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Taft
Philippines
Vatican
Steinhuber
United States
Society of Cardinals
Exiled Russians Return Hope as Plehwe Speeds Reforms
In St Petersburg on June 17 an official tally lists sixty thousand people expelled from various cities during the last years of Interior Minister Sipiaguine. Von Plehwe, who followed him, plans milder measures and allows exiles to return to reduce lingering resentment amid conservative reactionaries led by Count Sheremetieff.
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Cuba
M. Sipiaguine
Interior
M. von Plehwe
Count Sheremetieff
Orar
Philippine printers seek gold payment amid silver salaries
Henry C Ide of the Philippine commission reviewed a petition from government printers asking salary payments in gold or a stable currency. He noted relief likely as salaries are currently in Mexican silver. The Manila chamber of commerce presented resolutions praising General Chaffee and the Philippines administration.
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Henry C. Ide
Philippine Com Ultion
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General Chaffee
Philippines
Roosevelt to Send Message on Cuban Reciprocity
President Roosevelt, after consulting congressional leaders, plans to transmit a message reaffirming his stance on Cuban reciprocity. He rejects political calculations, citing duty to Cuba and fairness to the new republic, and argues for closer U S Cuba relations to avoid suspicions from Havana.
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Wood admits use of Cuban funds for reciprocity cause
General Wood confirms authorizing about 2800 dollars and more to advocate Cuban reciprocity to explain Cuba’s economic needs to Americans. He says defending Cuba’s interests was his duty as military governor and that proper use of authority aimed to secure favorable commercial relations. Thurber acted as distribution agent via New York Export association lists.
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the Herald
West Point
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Chee
Irrigation Bill Debate Rages in House Five Minute Rule
In Washington on June 14 the House, after approving the journal, moved to the committee of the whole to again consider the irrigation bill under the five minute rule. Nebraskas Burkett urged flood prevention by storing headwater water while Indias Robinson questioned promoters ties to railroads and warned funds from land sales would shrink for colleges unless irrigation funds are used.
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House
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Neb
Mississippi
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Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges
Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again in Hawaii
Report from Honolulu via San Francisco states Kilauea on Hawaii broke loose June 3 with flames and smoke rising from the crater. No lava or ash eruptions yet, though earthquakes were noted. activity continued as of yesterday’s reports.
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San Francisco
Kilauea
Hawaii
Allen's Foot-Ease claims easy wear for tight shoes
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease powder. It relieves tightness and bunions, reduces swelling and blisters, and soothes hot aching feet. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25c with trial package free by mail from Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy NY.
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Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Very Low Excursion Rates to Denver via Northwestern Line
Excursion tickets sold June 22 23 24 25 with final return limit October 31 inclusive for International Sunday-school convention. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
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North-Western
Chicago and North- Western Railway
Special Excursion Rates to Hot Springs Deadwood Lead Custer
Special excursion rates via the North Western line to Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Custer South Dakota and to Colorado and Utah points are good to return until October 31. A splendid opportunity is offered for an enjoyable vacation trip with several fine trains via the North Western line daily. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western railway.
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Custer
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Colorado
Utah
Chicago and North-Western Railway
Special Excursion Rates Through Sept 15
Special excursion rates offered for an enjoyable vacation trip with several fine trains via the North Western line daily. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
Homeseekers Excursions by the North Western Line
Homeseekers ex cursion tickets will be sold on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from June to October 1902 to the Northwest territory. The offer includes standard and tourist sleeping cars and free reclining chair cars. For full particulars apply to agents Chicago and North Western railway.
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Chicago and North-Western Railway
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