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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1902
Page
5
A manifesto from beet sugar interests denounces reciprocity with Cuba and urges maintaining protection for the sugar industry. It argues annexation risks and warns against concessions that could erode tariffs while stressing moral duty to Cuba and the need for free trade only by Cuban consent.
Washington March 11 President Roosevelt sent his first veto message to Congress. He rejected a bill removing desertion charges from John Glasss naval record, calling desertion a grave crime deserving death and arguing the accusation and timing demanded clear proof of innocence. The veto discusses conflicting statements, the need to preserve honor, and notes Glass deserted at age 16 under an order from a ship officer.
General Spaulding announces preliminary steps to enforce the Philippine tariff act. A telegram to collectors directs entry and assessment of Dingley rates on all goods with growth in the archipelago, 75 percent of Dingley rates on otherwise taxed items, and holds duties as a separate fund for the Philippine treasury.
In Wellston Ohio on March 11 Louis Vollum shot and killed Ward Meadows who fled with Vollum’s wife a year earlier. Vollum then shot himself in the head and told his wife to fetch the “dirty carcass” before surrendering the revolver to a grandchild. Vollum, once respected, remains under arrest.
Lawmakers clash over sugar duties as pro and anti reciprocity factions argue whether Cuba should receive tariff relief. Some push for a Sibley compromise offering a 20 percent reduction through 1903, while others insist reciprocity defies protectionist policy and harms beet sugar development.
The Senate debated the ship subsidy bill with Mallory opposing as Frye and Allison pressed questions on the measure’s purpose and cost. Critics warned the subsidy would favor private interests and extend Treasury expenditure, while supporters argued it was essential for an auxiliary navy and coastwise trade. The discussion touched on vessel classifications, coastwise limits, and who would receive subsidies under various trade scenarios. The session adjourned at 95 o'clock.
After 2,000 experiments Dr Shoop claims to offer a blood cleansing cure for rheumatism. He promises a month of treatment with six bottles if it works, or no charge if it fails, and asks readers to mail for an order and a booklet. He asserts tens of thousands cured and provides Box 678 Racine as the address.
Washington March 11 Special Rep Brantley of Georgia urged Cuban tariff relief in a House debate on Hibera concessions. He argued a 33 1 3 percent tariff cut would help Cuba sell sugar now and that avoiding protection for American producers, while providing a market for Cuban sugar, is feasible. Other speakers weighed reciprocity and sugar trust concerns as the session adjourned at 4 55 p m.
In St Paul a five week special session adjourned with tax measures and constitutional amendments. The package includes an income tax replacing personal property taxes, a tax on credits, and a 4 percent tax on salaries over 1000. It also allows three methods for public service corporations and enacts inheritance and real estate taxes. Eight soldiers were injured in a Fort Crook derailment of a Burlington coach en route to the post.
J E Oliver of Roanoke Virginia aged about 95 killed himself by drinking carbolic acid at the Puritan hotel in the Bowery New York City The body sent to the morgue A note asked burial in Brooklyn Roanoke Virginia March 11 J Kent Oliver a relative here says Oliver went to New York two years ago for business The death was a surprise to his family Remains will be brought home for interment
Boer delegates H Weesels and A D Wolmarans met President Roosevelt after a cabinet session to say they do not seek U S intervention in the war. They request civilized warfare in South Africa and leave details to the U S government, denying reports of seeking intervention or European involvement. They plan to depart for Europe around the 20th after visits to Chicago and other cities.
On March 11 in the Washington House chamber a debate over silver as legal tender heated. Senator Hanna spoke as Republicans listened while a point of order from Senator Sulzer of New York prompted a clerical admonition from Chair Littlefield to quiet the gallery.
Washington reports indicate the Vicksburg incident near Nieu Chwang may prompt formal representations to Russia. Dispatches say American sailors were attacked in their club room by Russian guards and treated cruelly, fueling strong diplomatic concern.
Governor Taft of the Philippines underwent two minor surgical operations today at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati after returning from New York. The procedures were not serious, were successfully completed, and Taft is said to be progressing well. He may remain in the hospital about three weeks.
Hon Hannis Taylor of Mobile formerly United States minister to Spain has been appointed by the attorney general as special counsel to aid in the defense of the government before the Spanish treaty claims commission.
Washington March 11 General Hughes told the Philippine committee that døath rates among Spanish prisoners were excessive due to heat and long service. He denied water-cure use by his command though Macabebe scouts reportedly tried it. He described concentration policy as protective, not punitive, and noted a hospital ward for Filipino sick and wounded.
The Chinese government filed a strong memorial with the U S minister Mr Conger protesting the reenactment of the Chinese exclusion law. It objects to excluding Chinese from the Philippines and Hawaiian islands, arguing Chinese had extensive commercial interests and family ties there, making repression harmful to free intercourse.
Miss Alice Roosevelt and Senator Thomas C. Platt sail from Tampa for Havana aboard the Mascotte. Platt arrives with a party of ladies and gentlemen, while Miss Roosevelt travels by Pullman sleeper on the Plant system. A crowd gathers at the pier to see the president’s daughter.
In Richmond on March 11 a constitutional convention session saw a resolution for a joint commission of the legislature and the convention to recommend laws to implement the new constitution. Senator Daniel led the suffrage conference argument supporting the minority plan.
Vicksburg Mississippi March 11 Thomas Breen Jr was shot and killed at 7 o clock tonight in his place of business on Levee street after a preceding fight Both men are well known youths from respectable families Ea J HM is the alleged shooter and Breen died instantly leaving sorrowing relatives and a shocked community
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