Nicaragua Canal Commission settles serious differences
A Washington dispatch reports the Nicaragua canal commissioners Admiral Walker Colonel Haines and Mr Haupt have resolved long standing disputes delaying their report. They have fixed the proposed waterway cost at 125 million dollars and are expected to sign and deliver the report to the president within a day or two.
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Abolish Transportation to Siberia Discussed in Russia
Czar presided over a council meeting in St. Petersburg on abolishing transportation to Siberia as it harms national interests and hinders progress. A commission led by Justice Minister Privy Councillor N. A. Muravieff will study replacing transportation to Siberian mines with another penalty.
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Siberia
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Siberian
Pacific cable decision favors joint Canadian ownership
Sydney moves to joint ownership of the Pacific cable rather than imperial or subsidized models. The cabinet, after reviewing proposals, agrees with Canada and has telegraphed the position to other colonial governments.
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Sydney
President McKinley Leaves Hart Springs After Health Benefit
Hart Springs Virginia May 22 The special train bearing President McKinley and Mrs McKinley departed at 10 30 for Washington The visit here lasted 11 days with the president greatly benefiting in health He leaves to fulfill engagements related to the peace jubilee The Deal Involves 600000 Osukosh Wisconsin May 18 Consolidation of gas electric lighting traction and electric interests valued at 600000 engineered by J K Tillotson of Toledo.
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Toledo
Cuban talk shifts to moderation after calm warnings
Havana on May 19 reports a rapid turn to moderation across Cuban political groups and Havana’s 15 daily papers. Even former antagonists urged restraint as General Carlos Roloff praised measured reflection and questioned pursuing war against the Americans, stressing patience and trust in American promises.
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Military Assembly
National League
Carlos Roloff
Henry Enthusiastic Former Military Governor Tours Porto Rico
Major General Henry U S V formerly Porto Rico governor arrived in New York on the McPherson from San Juan with Mrs. Henry and daughter. He plans to Washington after Monday and speaks of Porto Rico as a wonderful country needing slow reforms and rapid school and public works progress.
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General Merriam Clarifies Idaho Troop Use
Secretary Alger received Merriam's telegram explaining troop deployment to Burke and Mullan Idaho. He states no new order was issued and that actions support state authorities. Three and a half prisoners remain under investigation as the governor reviews the disorder.
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Coeur d’Alene
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Delegates Gather for International Peace Conference
All delegates to the international peace conference have arrived in HaGevue on May 19. The day was spent in a general exchange of visits. The conference president will be M. de Staal, the Russian ambassador to Great Britain and head of the Russian delegation.
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Great Britain
Formosan Massacre Report Sparks Horror Near Taiko
Vancouver reports detail a massacre near Taiko where about 60 head hunting savages killed 30 unarmed villagers. After the killings the victors held a feast displaying the severed heads. In Toledo coal rates across lake ports and Michigan points fell as rates collapsed to $1.55 with some cargos at $1.85.
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