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Transcription of Senator William B. Allison’s speech at the Iowa Republican convention. Allison covers a variety of topics, including the upcoming state election, William McKinley’s assassination, economic conditions, and several foreign affairs issues.
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1901-10-15
John A. Dix, the acting treasurer of Puerto Rico, has appendicitis. Jacob H. Hollander may need to be recalled to assume his duties until a new treasurer can take office.
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1901-11-05
George Harrison Barbour has a high opinion of William Emory Quinby and his paper, the Free Press of Detroit, Michigan. Although he is a Democrat, Quinby bravely sided with the Republican Party on the silver issue and supported William McKinley’s campaign. Everyone Barbour has encountered has confidence in President Roosevelt’s capabilities. He recently met with Puerto Rican delegates and assured them that Roosevelt would offer them rights in the future.
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1901-10-31
Governor Hunt has heard the candidate for treasurer is old and the position will require an immense amount of work. He has been informed that Mr. James was very qualified. Hunt has been pleased with Mr. Hartzell.
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1901-11-01
Governor Hunt recommends Edmund J. James as treasurer of Puerto Rico. Hunt considers the position to be very important, especially with the approach of the next legislative session.
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1901-10-29
Governor Hunt believes the current form of government will succeed in Puerto Rico. He suggests several changes to the management of Puerto Rico; including establishing the office of surveyor-general in order to settle the matter of public lands, providing Puerto Rico with funding to improve the educational opportunities for children, establishing an agricultural experimental station, improving harbor access, establishing a naval station, and placing a tariff on coffee in order to protect the local coffee growers from cheaply imported Brazilian coffee.
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1901-10-29
William Henry King supports Albert D. Elliot’s application for the position of secretary of Puerto Rico. He praises Elliot’s moral and intellectual fiber and claims he possesses the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the office successfully.
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1901-10-23
A committee from the Chamber of Commerce of Puerto Rico will be visiting the United States and would like to meet with President Roosevelt. Governor Hunt cautions that there are Spaniards on the committee but they represent important business interests and are outside of politics. José Celso Barbosa and Sanchez Morales are reliable and were helpful in passing several pieces of legislation.
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1901-10-14
Senator Hawley recommends Albert D. Elliot as secretary of Puerto Rico.
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1901-10-07
Senator Foster recommends the appointment of Albert D. Elliot as secretary of Puerto Rico.
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1901-10-08
Senator Hoar recommends the appointment of Albert D. Elliot as secretary of Puerto Rico.
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1901-10-05
Senator Clark recommends the appointment of Albert D. Elliot as secretary of Puerto Rico.
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1901-09-30
Joseph Henry Beale recommends the appointment of Albert D. Elliot as secretary of Puerto Rico.
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1901-09-25
James Burrill Angell recommends Albert D. Elliot for appointment as secretary of Puerto Rico.
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1901-09-26
Charles William Eliot recommends the appointment of Albert D. Elliot as secretary of Puerto Rico.
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1901-09-26
Senator Warrren recommends the appointment of Albert D. Elliot as secretary of Puerto Rico.
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1901-09-26
John Walker Holcombe recommends Albert D. Elliot for appointment as secretary of Puerto Rico. Elliot graduated from Harvard University and the University of Michigan. He served in various positions in the territory of Alaska and would be “exceptionally valuable” in this position.
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1901-09-23
Charles H. Allen agrees that it is not the time to reorganize the Insular Bureau. At the request of Governor Hunt, Allen urges Secretary of State Hay to fill the vacancies in the executive council of Puerto Rico. A secretary and treasurer need to be appointed. Allen agrees with Hunt that William H. Elliott would be a suitable secretary.
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1901-09-24
Magazine article praising the late William McKinley for his agricultural policies, particularly those protecting the domestic sugar industry.
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1901-09-14
William Henry Hunt recommends Frederic C. Howe for a position in the government of Puerto Rico. He believes Howe is particularly qualified for treasurer. Hunt is concerned about the vacancy on the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico and would like it to be filled soon. Overall, things are going well in Puerto Rico to improve conditions permanently.
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1901-08-26