Senate Debates Hull-Hawley Army Reorganization Bill
Formal discussion opens in the Senate with Hawley Warren supporting the measure and Mitchell Cockrell opposing. Cockrell warns the bill cannot pass this session. Democrats oppose hasty action while approving funding and manpower for the president. Post office appropriation bill passes after speeches by Butler Pettigrew.
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Court of Inquiry Hears On Beef Controversy Delays
Washington Feb 24 the Miles court of inquiry heard little new testimony despite ongoing beef controversy. Dr Daly and Colonel Woodruff drew focus with claims about canned versus refrigerated beef. Woodruff testified he purchased over eight hundred thousand pounds of canned beef and disputed beef on the hoof as the army’s usual source.
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Question of Armor Plate in Naval Appropriation Bill
The House spent two hours on the naval appropriation bill. Boutelle’s amendment set armor plate price at 545 per ton but limited to current bill provisions. Underwood proposed a government armor plate plant. A point of order on that proposal was pending when the session paused to honor Senator Morrill of Vermont.
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Presidential Reception Draws Huge White House Crowd
Washington residents queued at the outer gate from 6 o'clock for a public reception by the president and Mrs. McKinley. The event lasted about four hours, with nearly 8,000 visitors admitted, marking one of the White House’s most successful functions.
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Germany seeks Washington to supersede Samoa Chief Justice
Bern Feb 24 The Hamburg correspondence reports the German foreign office has asked Washington to supersede Chief Justice Chambers in Samoa, following a petition from Germans in Samoa.
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Naval bill discussed and buildings funds debated
In Hiine Toy Feb 23 the house finished the naval bill page and adjourned with a pending point of order on armor plate price set at 545 dollars per ton. Much time was spent on Mr Mudd's amendment to appropriate 720000 dollars to complete three naval academy buildings at Annapolis. The committee opposed immediate rehabilitation plans, but the house overruled and adopted the amendment.
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Administration Pleased by Manila Situation
The cabinet met and reviewed General Otis's Manila message finding the Philippine situation improved. Insurgents reportedly concede U S forces near Manila will diminish their chances, boosting hope for quick subjugation as reinforcements arrive.
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Iron trade boom described in new market week
The Iron Trade Review reports a sensational market week with upward movement in iron prices and activities expanding into a full boom across the industry.
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