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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1899
Page
3
Rumors persist about a potential successor to Otis despite repeated denials. The discourse centers on internal movements and strategic shifts at upper levels with public commentary from observers noting the likelihood of a change under Secretary Root.
The plan calls for an aggressive campaign to begin as early as possible if conditions permit. It weighs timing against political and logistical constraints and outlines steps to mobilize supporters quickly.
Washington reports Nelson A. Miles to direct upcoming Philippines operations with possible start next month. Miles to be grand marshal of Dewey reception on Oct 2, while Root favors aggressive action and November swing. Dispatch hints at Natal and Cape Colony moves. Lima troops prepare to embark for South Africa within 10 days.
Washington dispatch says after 48 hours of debate among the president Secretary Root President Schurman Senator Beveridge General Miles and Adjutant General Corbin, General Merritt will be sent to the Philippines.
Washington cabinet meeting centered on postwar local governments for the Philippines. Secretary Root urged tailored governance per island differences, earning broad approval. Postmaster General Smith noted rising demand for money orders and growing postal receipts signaling increasing business across the islands.
The Minnesota and South Dakota regiments landed at nine in San Francisco and marched to the Presidio escorted by six batteries the Third artillery band one troop of the Sixth cavalry and the North Dakota regiment. Returning regiments were reviewed on Van Ness avenue by General Shafter and visiting congressmen. A separate Chattanooga note reports a gold vein found on Lookout Mountain six miles from Chattanooga with rich prospects.
The Pasteur institute commission in Oporto declares the outbreak the genuine Indian plague. They began treating patients with Pasteur serum and protest against the inefficiency of the sanitary cordon.
Two men were killed and one badly injured on a Northern Pacific logging train crossing Pokegama bridge about ten miles from WEST Superior. The deceased are Tom Jordan and Laurence Gavin, laborers for Cooper & Little's lumber ramp.
Pretoria reports the volksraad resumed debate on government measures regarding British troop concentration at the border and Delagoa Bay ammunition stoppage. A unanimous resolution regretted the border concentration, urged peace, and postponed further action pending government information while affirming independence and prudent conduct.
London reports confirm cabinet decisions to dispatch four infantry battalions to South Africa. One unit from home and three from Mediterranean stations sail immediately, likely aboard the Harlich Castle liner. Pretoria signals acceptance of a proposed joint inquiry into the franchise question.
The British cabinet council discussed the Transvaal situation with complete agreement and no parliament call planned, noting evidence of strain but no need for reserves. Natal requests are expected to prompt large troop dispatches from England and India to Natal and Cape Colony starting mid September. Also, Col Oper reports Fifty-first Iowa regiment to begin for San Francisco around Sept. 15 amid sickness.
The steamer America, in service for over fifty years on the lakes, foundered 35 miles north of the harbor. The crew were rescued by a tug that took them off the sinking ship.
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