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July 31, Secretary Alger gave out for publication that part of his statement which relates to his administration of the war department.
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The funeral services of Colonel Robert G.
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The President has made public the following message, which he sent to General Otis:—
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The Fourth was celebrated in the usual noisy and patriotic manner throughout the United States, in the colonies, and in many foreign countries.
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Wednesday, June 28, was the annual commencement of Harvard College.
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President McKinley attended the commencement exercises of Mt.
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The American plan of mediation has been unanimously adopted by the sub-committee of peace delegates.
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The Washington Peace Jublilee, May 23 to May 25, was pronounced a success in every respect.
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The Filipino commissioners to confer with the American commission regarding surrender has arrived at Manila, and the people at Manila are confident the end is near.
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The report of the beef court of inquiry has been made public.
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In a letter to a Kansas paper one of the members of General McArthur's brigade writes from Manila, "Night before last I was on picket duty all night, and yesterday morning I found that the nigger picket was within a hundred yards of me.
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Colonel Garlington of the commissary department claims to have collected opinions of three hundred and seventy-six officers and one hundred and sixty-three enlisted men concerning the canned roast beef, which he classifies as follows:—