President writes a letter on bonds and Treasury plans
President Cleveland asserts no bond sale arrangement with a syndicate and explains intentions to issue bonds to meet future needs of the gold reserve. He criticizes attacks in the Senate and outlines government intent to offer bonds by popular subscription if authorized.
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Honselt
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Instructions for 4 percent bonds bid forms in Washington
Secretary of the Treasury issued a circular guiding bidders for the new 4 percent loan. Instructions cover how to fill proposals, payment deposits, denominations, and delivery places including New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Chicago, St Louis, New Orleans, and San Francisco with exchange on New York.
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Jameson Raid Sparks Trading and Rhodes Charter Debate
London dispatch reports the Jo’burg conflict spurring Uhlers reluctance to strike. few arms around town trigger no fear of renewed action. Jameson’s force marched rifles across ninety hours with two hour pauses. Chartered Company directors seek a government inquiry into Jameson’s actions. Rhodes charter faced editorials protesting its cancellation.
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Johannesburg
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Chartered
Pha Thyes
Agalinat
Rhodes plans new republic movement in South Africa
Cable from Cape Town reports Cecil Rhodes denying reports of plans to form an independent republic in South Africa. Resignation of Mrs Rhodes noted. Premier’s office now filled by a lieutenant as London sips over Rhodes's alleged dictatorial stance and possible severance from Britain.
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Reichstag Applauds William Berlin on Bourse Reform Bill
The Reichstag assembled to discuss the Bourse reform bill. Count Von I kanaitz spoke on the Transvaal dispute and the Imperial Government's foreign policy. The assembly greeted remarks with loud applause.
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William Berlin
Count von Ikanitz
Transvaal
Baylage
Indian Banks Munete Muncte announce large bonus offer
Indian banks announce that they will accept 216000 dollars of Secretary Carlisle 8 bonus or more at 3 percent, at par. The three banks hold over 60000 in gold and have a total surplus of 5000 with 300000 capital stock. The Union National Bank will accept me and the Merchants National.
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Unison National Bank
Nationnal
Remedy for Railroad Rate Wars
Mr John W Midgley proposes a financial board of bankers to discipline railroads. The plan would threaten securities of offending lines and urge conservative property management. The aim is to curb rate wars by public pressure from financially authoritative figures.
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Midgley
Western Dreight Association
John W . Midgley
Western Senators Demand Silver Coinage and Tariff Links
In Washington the Republican caucus debate shows Western senators, led by Teller, demanding free coinage of silver linked to tariff reform. Shoup and Dubois oppose hard line policy while urging mining state protections. prospects of party split loom as Democrats back House tariff bill. Also notes Sen Shoup bills to raise Gen Nathan Kimball’s pension and visits from Salt Lake figures.
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Mississippi River
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Hepithicin
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Nathan Kimball
Ogden
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Salt Lake
Judds
Mra J W .Shampoon
Wolcott’s European Notes on Silver and International Talks
Senator Wolcott reports on an international conference of European bimetallic leagues in Paris. He cites growing but uneven sentiment for silver, plans for an identical resolution in key legislatures, and closer ties between European bimetalists while noting limited prospect of immediate action in Germany and France. He also references reactions to the Venezuelan manifesto and U.S. war-avoidance concerns, then switches to Maryland politics noting Loyd Lowndes sworn in as governor.
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Colorado
Lutore
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London Times
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Enabling Act First Utah Law Goes Into Effect
Governor Wellsh signed the enabling act as Utah moves to regular session. Senate and House officers were sworn in, Utah county contest results debated, and court procedures discussed. A call for juror qualifications and judiciary measures dominated afternoon session.
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Simons
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Larson
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Kane
Nebeker
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Nye
Critchlow
Taylor
Rich
Murdock
Harris
Weber
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Coplea
Senate Confirms Wide Range of Nominations Abroad
Washington January confirmation rolls list Consul Tucker in Martinique, Munch Meyer in San Salvador, Mohun in Zanzibar, Matius in Turin, McGarr in Cuba, Jones in Germany, Bur gt at Prague, Till in La Guaira, Day in Denia, Connelly in Osaka, Coffin in Telna, Bigelow in Troueh, Bartleman in Antizquea, plus numerous Revenue Cutter and Land Office posts and a defense funding plan seeking 4.45 million dollars for urgent federal needs.
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New Mexia
Sarah Hoodgden
Deming
Pension Appropriation Bill Reported to House
The Pension Appropriation bill was reported to the House with an appropriation of 25 820. It largely mirrors last year’s total and retains a provision against pension reductions except for fraud proven in court. A widow’s claim under the 1880 act must show net income under 500 dollars annually.
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United States
Jones Hangs Out for Sugar Washington
Senate Finance Committee failed to meet amid a caucus dispute over sugar duties. Nevada Senator Jones refused to join Republicans in reporting the bill without an amendment to protect Pacific coast beet sugar interests.
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Japan offers free anchorage to Russians at all harbors
A torn Osaka dispatch claims Japan welcomes Russian warships with unrestricted docking at its harbors in a bid to deter Russia from pursuing momentum in Korea. The report also mentions university admission proposals and a councilor remark about a latch key incident, suggesting local friction and political rumors.
Silver gathering calls for convention to nominate national leaders
Idaho silver advocates plan a Washington conference on January 22 to nominate candidates for president and vice president and to organize a national campaign. Key figures A J Warner and R Chambers promote equal representation and Idaho’s strong support for G V Kitian amid disputes over funding and travel costs.
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Thie
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Ume
Gravity of the Situation on the Edge of War in Europe
London and New York dispatches report rising tension between England and Germany with fears of war. British editors advocate readiness and unity with America, while South Africa’s independence is noted and Transvaal terms reaffirmed. Senate turns to inquiry on Greater New York consolidation and a curious request for a globe to demonstrate planetary scales is noted.
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