Turbulent Scene in British House of Commons
Irish Members defied the Speaker leading to twelve suspensions and a loud clash as police removed them from the chamber. A free fight on the floor involved Eugene Crean and others, with officers carrying out each recalcitrant amid shouts of God Save Ireland and accusations of brutality. Adjournment followed as the incident drew to a close.
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London
House of Commons
France
Austria
Donnybrook Fair
Sons
Erin
Ireland
Balfour
Eugene Crean
Cork
Mr. Flavin
Messrs
John Cullinan
Patrick White
Patrick McHugh
William Lundon
William Abraham
Patrick Dugan
Anthony Donelan
James Gilhooly
Thomas McGovern
Jeremiah Jordan
Mr. Crean
Mr. McHugh
McHugh
Donelan
South Africa
Dillon
John Redmond
T. P. O'Connor
Mr. Balfour
The
Pally Chronicle
Parnell
Two Alleged Forgers Charged With Rail Pass Forgeries
Chicago reports the arrest of William A. Steinborn and James Adler, linked to forged railroad passes after a five year pursuit by railway detectives and police. Prosecutors say thirty cases may be involved with six complainants ready for court, while two associates avoided charges.
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Chicago
Alleghenies
William A. Steinborn
National Ticket Brokers’ Association
James Adler
Steinborn
Albert Reese
St. Louis
George M. May
Murray
Surprised by Rebels Three Killed in Cavite Clash
In Cavite between Silang and Las Marinas a wagon train a signal corps detachment and six Macabebe scouts were attacked by insurgents. Three Americans were killed two Macabebe scouts wounded and one man missing. Four horses and a mule were killed. Manila officials report rumored orders for regimental rejoinings and say no official action yet. The harbor improvement fund is doubled and Manila public library transfer accepted. The Morven from Manila with hemp signals the resumption of large Philippine imports though wartime trade remains disrupted.
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Manila
Signal Corps
Silang
Las Marinas
Cavite
Mair
Wilder
Manila Police
Gaines
Manila Secret Service
Gillespie
Davis
MacArthur
Carman
Carranza
Manila Harbor
Debated Senate rule change sparks clash over debate limits
A lively first session of the Forty-seventh Congress sees Senator Platt propose a rule to curb debate, with Senator Mason pledging a stronger amendment to favor a majority checked by the minority. Senators Bacon Wellington and others denounce the move as unseemly while Roosevelt receives eager crowds in the gallery.
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Washington
Senate
Platt
Connecticut
Mason
Illinois
Wellington
Maryland
Bacon
Georgia
Peffer
Kansas
Roosevelt
Money
McLaurin
Morgan
Mississippi
Nelson
Minnesota
Cockrell
Mr. Platt
House of Representatives
Congress
House
Pratt
Senate debates on river and charter measure end with cloture threat
The scene features Senator Wellington defending opposition to a river and charter bill, alleging threats of a cloture rule, while Senator Platt laments not supporting the measure. Senator Mason quips about the Senate’s peculiarity as the chamber convenes in executive session before adjourning at 1:45 pm after a Clayton-Bulwer treaty resolution is announced.
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Platt
Wellington
Mr. Platt
Senate
Chamber
Morgan
United States
Great Britain
Hoar
Senate Rules Debate Moves to Executive Session
The discussion on Senate rules shifted from an open session to executive session. Key figures were Senator Mason for the Republicans and Senators Teller and Jones of Arkansas for the opposition. Mason argued minority power blocks legislation under current rules, while Jones and Teller maintained bills have always passed when real, clear support exists.
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Washington
Senate
Mason
Teller and
Jones
Arkansas
Messrs
Teller
Cuban convention weighs Senate amendment in final session
Delegates at the Cuban constitutional convention debate General Wood's Senate amendment and may suspend proceedings to consult provincial wishes. A majority favors official action by the convention. a decision is expected tomorrow while Congress is not expected to be called in an extra session.
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Havana
Santiago
Puerto Principe
Santa Clara
Senate
Wood
General Sanguily
Senor Aleman
McKinley
United States
Cuba
Senor
Juan Gualberto Gomez
Cuba must accept Platt amendment after Congress action
Washington officials dismiss Havana reports that General Wood told Cuban constitutional delegates the Platt amendment is only a basis for negotiation. They say Congress’s decision stands final and will not be reopened, unless radical changes alter the situation, with military rule to continue until Cuba acts accordingly.
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Washington
Havana
General Wood
United States
Cuba
Congress
Sugar Tariff Debate Splits Parliament In Britain Budget
London March 5 The chancellor Sir Michael Hicks Beach may introduce a sugar duty in the forthcoming budget with a countervailing duty discussed by Conservatives and Liberals. James Reid confirms a sugar tax as protection with hopes for a countervailing measure to negate French German and Belgian subsidies amid calls to double taxation in three years and a Times editorial backing import duties on sugar corn and farm goods.
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London
Michael Hicks-Beach
House of Commons
Associated Press
England
Russia
United States
James Reid
Greenock
Balfour
Reid
France
Germany
Belgium
Times
Mr. Gladstone
Pingree Meets Chamberlain Amid South Africa War Talks
London March 5 Former Michigan Governor Pingree spent a half hour with Colonial Secretary Chamberlain discussing the war in South Africa as Pingree prepares to travel there for business. Chamberlain suggested the Boers may not hold out much longer.
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London
Pingree
Michigan
Mr. Chamberlain
South Africa
Chamberlain
Botha
Lords Debate War Office Admin Sparks Crowded Chamber
In London on March 6 the House of Lords resumed the War Office administration debate with the Duke of Cornwall and York and many peers present. Lord Wolseley faced attacks over a confidential note to Lord Salisbury while Lord Rosebery and Lord Salisbury joined the discussion, and the session wound up with calls to reserve judgment on the reflections cast upon him.
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London
House of Lords
War Office
Duke of Cornwall
York
Earl of Northrock
Lord Wolseley
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Salisbury
Lord Rosebery
Disciplinists and Parliamentary Control of the Army
Lord Salisbury argued that the army serves Parliament and that the commander-in-chief must be subordinate to the secretary of the office. He defended the system as historically effective and insisted future success relies on strong, skilled personnel, not merely on machinery.
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War Department
Lord Salisbury
Arrests in Macedonia Rumor Denied by Censor
Constantinople reports no five thousand arrests in Macedonia as claimed by a U S news agency. Only about 20 arrests occurred in Salonica, Monastir, and Skopje from Macedonian movement documents. Troop movements serve to watch the frontier and prevent Bulgarian bands from crossing.
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Constantinople
Sofia
Bulgaria
Associated Press
United States
Macadenia
Salonica
Nonastir
Uskub
Macedonia
Croker Brands Yankee Interview a Fake and Libel
London March 5 Richard Croker denounces a February 18 New York newspaper for an alleged exclusive interview. He says he never spoke on New York politics to anyone and will name the fake if he can uncover the author. He insists he talks only to the Associated Press and demands witnesses present.
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London
Richard Croker
New York
Croker
Devery
Coler
Associated Press
America
Queen Wilhelmina and Consort Enter Amsterdam in State
Crowds line rain soaked streets as Queen Wilhelmina and the prince consort arrive by train and drive to the royal pavilion. Officials, guards, and dignitaries greet them. Salutes ring out, church bells sound, and the royal party bows to cheers from a packed capital. The balcony appearance elicits vociferous acclamations.
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Amsterdam
Wilhelmina
Holland
Prince Consort
Cabinet Nominations Confirmed by Senate
President McKinley sent a slate of cabinet nominees to the Senate on March 5 and the Senate quickly confirmed them. John Hay as secretary of state Lyman Judson Gage as secretary of the treasury Elihu Root as secretary of war John W Briggs as attorney general Charles Emory Smith as postmaster general John Davis Long as secretary of the navy Ethan Allen Hitchcock as secretary of the interior James Wilson as secretary of agriculture A new commission was issued to George B Cortelyou as secretary to the President. Robert McCormick is expected to be nominated minister to Austria to succeed Harris. Some nominations failed in the last Senate including Frank W Jackson A. Peterson and S S Mathews. The report notes Mr Chambers of Alabama may be appointed commissioner to adjust claims from the Spanish American War.
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Washington
Senate
John Hay
District of Columbia
Lyman Judson Gage
Ilinois
Treasury
Elihu Root
New York
John William Griggs
New Jersey
Charles Emory Smith
Pennsylvania
John Davis Long
Massachusetts
Navy
Ethan Allen Hitchcock
Missouri
Interior
James Wilson
Iowa
George B. Cortelyou
Frank W. Jackson
Patras
Greece
A. Peterson
Clifton
Tex
Mathews
Hazelhurst
Minn
Robert McCoremick
Illinois
Austria
Harris
Chambers
Alabama
Samoa
Spain
SAME SCALE OF RATES
Washington March 5 The Industrial Commission resumed hearings with A B Thandler president of Postal Telegraph testifying on telegraph conditions. He said Postal transmitted 16 628 444 m in the past year and noted a 1888 agreement with Western Union yielding similar rates. He urged uniform rates across territory to improve service and suggested government operation could reduce costs, preferring Connecticut’s single assessment method for valuing telegraph property.
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Washington
Industrial Commission
New York
A. B Thandler
Postal Telegraph Company
Postal
Western Union
United States
Chandler
Connecticut
White House Day of Handshakes and Visits
Washington scene features Congress members and Supreme Court figures greeting the President. Troop A of Cleveland escorts the President, with Governors Dietrich and Nash stopping by. Hamilton Club members from Chicago attend, Lamson performs a patriotic song. Crowds outside await doors opening due to scheduling.
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Washington
White House
Congress
Supreme Court
Cleveland
Charles H. Dietrich
Steal
Nebraska
Hamilton Club
Chicago
William A. Lamson
Conetroller
Illinois
Yates
McKinley
Nash
Obie
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Philippines
Philadelphia
Q. H. Platt
MR. Mason
Czar" Reed
ATE
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Ter
Hicks-Beach
ING
London Times
Wolseley
Rosbery
Salisbury
Joseph Chamberlain
Mu Im
Marquis of Salisbury
Queen Wilhelmina
Majesty and Husband
Nomi
MR. M'Kinley
Cortelyou
Robert McCormick
A. C. Harria
President M'Kinley
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