Doubt Crane a Fitness for Diplomatic Position
Alleged indiscretion in Chicago causes sudden recall of new minister bound for the court of Pekin.
11 Oct 1909
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1909
Page
1
Alleged indiscretion in Chicago causes sudden recall of new minister bound for the court of Pekin.
Washington reports reveal Secretary Knox recalled Charles R. Crane from the Pacific coast amid questions about his fitness to serve as minister to China. A Chicago publication is blamed for disclosures on U S China Japan treaties prompting a broad investigation into Crane and open door policy tensions.
Mr Crane declines to confirm quotes about the Japan China United States tensions. He says interviews on the train were not fully authentic and that a young interviewer misrepresented his words. He plans to stay several days to discuss the matter and sails from San Francisco October 20.
A Washington report compares a Blair appointment setback to the Crane case. Blair, a senator who opposed Chinese immigration, was named minister to China and halted by a State Department dispatch. China declared him persona non grata and refused reception, prompting a replacement minister.
On Monday October 11 1909 the Fair Grounds host a Governor's Day event. Activities include a 1:00 PM march from Alvarado Hotel a 1:30 PM opening by Gov Curry a 1:45 PM baseball game Socorro versus Santa Fe a 4:00 PM military parade and maneuvers and a 7:00 PM carnival at Plaza with three free acts. The night closes with a final free act at 10:30 PM.
The Twenty Ninth Annual Fair opens this afternoon with Governor Curry and distinguished guests taking part. Opening ceremonies at 1 30 PM at the Grandstand precede a week of events as crowds arrive by rail from the east and west. Delegates from the Odd Fellows and the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association join other organizations for receptions and meetings.
The Twenty-Ninth New Mexico fair opens this afternoon at the fair grounds with Governor Curry starting the week. Santa Fe vs Socorro baseball follows the opening, then a dress parade by U S cavalry. The Carnival Company debuts at the Carnival Plaza tonight with diving dogs Zeredo acrobats and Madame Beno slide for life. Exhibits from Farmington Clovis Pecos valley and others fill the hall while carpenters finish setup for tomorrow’s racing program and a strong week of events.
A Chicago Record-Herald dispatch from Washington claims the U S government plans a protest over the open door in China amid tensions between China and Japan over Manchurian mining concessions. It notes no binding agreement between nations and quotes Mr Jane praising Taft while outlining reforms in finance education and commerce in China.
Harper Waylor Lee, an American bullfighter, was seriously wounded in San Luis Potosi while attempting to kill a bull. He was hooked in the groin and is expected to recover.
An appeal to the Arizona Hallway Commission over alleged high Wells Fargo rates prompts a Board of Trade special meeting in Phoenix on October 1 to push the issue to the commission. Vet or other local groups are involved in organizing the action.
President Taft spoke in Courthouse square Fresno urging both majorities and minorities to practice self restraint. He framed democracy as failing without common sense and noted Fresno’s diverse crowd, including Japanese residents who presented a goodwill address. He quoted a biblical line and urged civility in politics as essential to national strength.
A well informed source says the court martial trying Senor Ferrera a revolutionary agitator has sentenced Bielo to death. The sentence is signed by the captain general and awaits approval from the superior council of war and marine.
A 1910 joint traffic agreement between Southern Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe grants the latter access to Southern Pacific tracks from Los Angeles to San Francisco and allows SP to use the Parker Bengal cut off to Phoenix and Bengal. The final 90 miles of the cut off rush to completion by March 10, 1910, with through freight routing via El Paso and San Francisco.
A speaker argues that liberty is a means to happiness and that popular government requires self restraint and adherence to law. He cautions against majority overreach and minority oppression, stressing long effort to hammer in self governed rule through constitutional checks and mutual restraint.
President Taft's presidential train will arrive in Los Angeles at 7 40 am escorted by Mayor Alexander. A series of ceremonies will mark the official greeting before a luncheon and parade through the city. Taft will tour San Pedro harbor and Pasadena before continuing to Riverside and ending with a dinner in Riverside.
A Berlin court yesterday found Augustus Zobel a millionaire guilty of murdering Frieda Barthold the young opera singer last March. The verdict follows a high profile case that drew widespread attention across Germany and Europe.
William J. Gaynor accuses William R Hearst of pressuring him to run and of backing his own independent bid. Hearst denies the charge and says Gaynor misstates his position while noting his wealth and campaign backing.
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