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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...LINCOLN AND A. P. STONE.Best general references: Public Opinion, Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 1893. Editorials in Nation, Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 1893; Bost. Herald, Feb. 20, 1893; Text of treaty and editorials N. Y. Tribune, Feb. 16; Editorials in same Feb. 16, 17 and 18. Senator Vest in Cong. Rec. vol. XXIV...
...Annexation would not be advantageous to U. S.: Bost. Herald, Feb. 20; Nation, Feb. 16. - (a) Islands not needed for defence: Public Opinion, Feb. 4 and 18: Nation, Feb. 16. - (b) No gain in trade: Bost. Herald, Jan. 30; Pub. Opinion Feb. 4. - (c) Unfavorable character of the population: N. Y. Tribune, Feb. 16; Nation, Feb. 9, p. 96; Feb. 23 (ed); - (d) Complications with foreign powers: N. Y. Sun, Feb. 14; Bost. Herald, Feb. 17; Public Opinion Feb. 11: - (e) Violation of traditional policy of U. S. Nation, Feb. 23. Public Opinion...
...Hawaii does not want annexation: N. Y. World, Feb. 7; - (a) Interferes with self gov't.; N. Y. Post, Feb. 6. Nation, Feb. 13. - (b) Work of Speculators: Nation, Feb. 2, 23; World, Feb. 14; - (c) Native population extremely opposed to it: Nation, Feb. 2; N. Y. Post...
...surprising to notice how very markedly they are lacking in sympathy and humor, in both of which the Irish and the negro are so strong. But their sense of loyalty and fair play, both of which Col-Higginson illustrated by happy anecdotes, are what chiefly lend to the nation its high and respected character...
...seal fisheries in Behring Sea. - (a) Immediate action by U. S. is necessary to prevent extermination of seals: U. S. Doc. House Report p. 3883, 2nd Ses. 50th Cong.; Bancroft's Alaska, ch. XXI; Behring Sea, 93; Am, Hist L'f't, 16, 17. - (b) A nation's first duty is to maintain the existence of its inhabitants, and a large number of the inhabitants would starve if Gov. did not protect seal fisheries: Hall, 42; Fur Seal Fisheries of Alaska, 6-7; B. S. Con., 90. - (c)Parallel of the Newfoundland Banks' fisheries: Blaine...