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06 Mar 1894
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Newspaper
The Two Republics
Location
Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico
Date
Mar 06, 1894
Page
1
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Democratic Senate Finance Committee members indicate a 12 cents per pound duty on lead ore will be set, matching the McKinley tariff. The Wilson bill had made lead ore practically free, but its objectionable provisions allowing Mexican lead ore mixed with silver to enter will be removed. Lead products will stay at the Henry H. Thomas proposal rate.
Relief noted in reading of Busso German commercial treaty. Kiel legislature debates strengthen prospects of float and passage of the measure. Emperor William sails March 16 to Abaddia and Empress follows March 5. Explosion aboard the Brandenburg attributed to faulty steam valve. European press discusses Gladstone resignation and English foreign policy amid Royal succession rumors.
Paris March 5 The Chamber of Deputies voted confidence in the government policy toward the church. Deputy Pollotan attacked M Dupuy. Journal des Debats says anarchists recently arrested will be tried together next assizes. mutual complicity proof established.
Italy reports from Rome and Via Galveston detail the Pope celebrating a special mass in the Sixtine chapel marking the 16th anniversary of his coronation with many distinguished persons in attendance.
In Rio de Janeiro on March 6 reports describe warships awaiting harbor turns to air crews while yellow fever devastates merchant vessels. Captains Picking and Lang opposed unloading at the wharves, a delay praised by Admiral Benham for saving lives.
From Wixpeon March 6 reports a Privy Council gathering on Saturday night. Though no official statement exists, common belief holds that Gladstone offered his resignation. After ministers departed, the Queen summoned Lord Rosebery to Windsor Castle. Lord Rosebery’s movements are awaited to determine the next premier.
Washington February 25 1894 Mexican minister to the United States Mr Romero discusses shifts in sentiment on silver and the potential for an international monetary conference He notes that if major powers push silver as money Latin American nations will follow or convene their own talks He stresses demonetizing silver would ruin Mexico and that silver economies could spur domestic industries while harming European imports The piece also covers European concerns over exchange rates and the possible German conference on the issue
March 6 dispatch from Montevideo reports the presidential question postponed to tomorrow. Officials seek popular verdict while doubt grows over the military's stance. A potential dictatorship rumors spread as Duncan Stewart acts as interim president under Herrera’s guidance amid medical measures.
Inquiries by St Louis parties focus on orange lands along the Monterey and Mexican Gulf railroad near Montemorelos. The land east of the railroad is lighter and sandy, while Montemorelos soil yields lime and forms firm clods that crumble when frost water arrives. The Morelos river provides irrigation water, powering mills and supporting cotton, timber, and fibre plants like techuguilla and maguey. Land is sold by the day of water, not by the acre, with prices from five hundred to one thousand dollars per day. Titles are sound and water rights stay with the landholder, encouraging fair treatment toward Americans. Monterey offers a market three hours by rail from Montemorelos, with Linaria, Victoria, and Tampico also reachable on the same line.
Hon John O Tarsney, Kansas City congressman, returned from Guadalajara where he watched Mr Wilson and discussed Mexico policy. He expects Wilson to recover soon and travel to Mexico City, then home. Tarsney, on Ways and Means, supports gradual tariff cuts and sees Mexico free-list benefits and improved United States Mexico trade.
From Vianna March 8 via Galveston comes word that Prince Charles of the Bourbon line, heir to the Spanish throne, is to marry Princess Mario Rohan soon.
March 5 Valparaiso Chile voters started the elections this morning as authorities report the city is quiet and security measures are strict. The dispatch notes calm polling and official oversight in the port city.
The report lists spot and exchange rates, bullion prices, and share quotes from New Orleans London New York El Paso and Paris. It notes Mexican dollar values, silver prices, and various debt and bank securities including Mexican National Bank Bank of England and Bank of France figures.
Salvador La Libertad March 5 report says Galveston dispatches detail J Vazquez pursued by Bonilla troops crossing the river between Salvador and Honduras. Vazquez entered Salvador at Saco with 80 men and chiefs of staff, 40 wounded, escorted to Sauca, fled, recaptured, with President Breta taking him under escort to the capital. Bonilla returns to the western coast to retake Amapala held by Villela.
A long list of travelers and passengers arriving yesterday by the Central railway and those arriving tomorrow on the Central Expresa and Aztec Limited. Names include Louis Hulland Minne sota W P Pus nnil Hamilton Canada H G Metzger Wellsboro Pa J Hatton Boston Ma and many others with places like Milwaukee London New Orleans Chicago and Mexico. The notice also lists letters advertised at the general city post office and delivery window details.
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