07 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1899
Page
1
The Wreekly Call notes a letter signed by Gen Funston asserting military rule as the only feasible system in the Philippines. It contrasts this with an alleged Hong Kong interview and mentions Wheeler as a likely pleased figure. The piece mocks Alaska rescue narratives and warns government relief is not a guaranteed perpetual enterprise.
General Shafter tours San Francisco streets in an old buckboard signaling he prefers a comfortable ride over a gift sword. He indicates to the war department that any coming orders should be delivered in an easy-riding coach.
The new Kearsarge showed it would be a strong rival to the famous Oregon in speed trials. During four consecutive hours her average speed reached 16.945 knots, signaling potential value under current economic conditions.
The denstruction of the furboat Urdaneia highlights the need for greater vigilance in land operations by the navy. The army will handle the pad fighting when the campaign starts, and officials expect such accidents to be unlikely again.
Crowding of excursion craft blamed for past international yacht races may not recur as the Columbia and Shamrock prepare to sail. Captain Robley D. Evans and a sizable patrol fleet will monitor the course and enforce access, ensuring smooth operation and explaining delays if needed.
The Spanish era records hint at gold deposits in the Philippines. The text suggests that valuable territory might be acquired unknowingly, implying future interest from prospectors in Luzon and other islands once the rebellion ends.
The piece notes Chicago has tried substituting male staff for female kitchen and house cleaning workers but failed, renewing a strong demand for female domestics. It cites 3,000 vacancies in Chicago and a similar shortage in New York and other large cities.
An alert coast patrol and an intelligent blockade of Philippine ports by Rear-Admiral Watson are seen as key to bringing the Filipinos to terms. The plan would compel open conflict with the army and reduce the supply of concealed arms to prolong resistance to American authority.
The passage likens Croamwell and Stonewall Jackson to a shared, stubborn and defiant temperament seen in historic English power and the Confederate leadership. It highlights their unwavering conviction and readiness for action, portraying them as hard to quell in conflict.
The American people rise as one in praise of Admiral Dewey acknowledging his foresight, execution, and intrepidity. His enduring popularity stems from devotion to the flag and admiration for a defender who advances it with ability and courage.
Journalists harshly judged Rear Admiral Howison and his flagship during the South Atlantic squadron parade in New York, but naval etiquette proved inexorable. Howison remained in position as expected, a fact acknowledged even by critics and reporters alike, including those nicknamed Jackie.
Admiral George Dewey returned to Washington for a grand welcome with lights along Pennsylvania Avenue, a state reception at the White House, and a massive civic parade. Thousands of citizens greeted him as Dovery rode past the Capitol, Treasury, and Lafayette Square, while President McKinley and Cabinet officials extended cordial welcomes. The event included New York and Princeton stops, a District reception, and statements of pride from officials and the public.
From the White House to Capitol Hill a vast crowd cheered as Admiral Dewey, hailed as a national hero, received a sword presented by President McKinley and Congress. The procession traced from McLean House to the Capitol, with Gen Miles and governors leading divisions, while Dewey rode in the final mile amid bands, flags, and thunderous acclaim. Postmaster Jed J Heineman faces serious discrepancies in money order and stamp accounts in Missouri.
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