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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
1
In Annapolis a formal honor event marks the Rochambeau mission with local officials and residents attending. The gathering highlights historical ties and the ongoing friendship between communities linked by the French allied effort.
The French battleship Gaulois is greeted by Indiana Alabama Olympia and other U S vessels in Annapolis roads as French and American officials aboard the Dolphin exchange welcomes. Signals and cannon salutes mark the ceremony with remarks from Assistant Secretary Pierce and French official General Brugere praising friendship and Martinique relief aid.
The United States Presbyterian assembly met in New York to discuss foreign missions. Rev Dr Donald C McLeod of Washington DC offered a resolution condemning Mormonism and praising Westminster College Salt Lake City for training workers in the Mormon field and aiding emancipation of many victims. No action was taken due to time. Afternoon session heard the publications and Sabbath church work report. The creeds revision is slated for tomorrow.
At Columbia South Carolina on May 21 the state democratic convention framed rules for pledged candidates and adopted a platform condemning imperialism and monopolies. It expressed sympathy for strikers and condemned cotton mill owners cruelty in the Creek valley. It also endorsed a tariff for revenue, welcomed Cuba into the community of nations, and condemned child labor while urging candidates to stand on the party platform. Senator Tillman spoke in support of Wade Hampton and emphasized trust and imperial issues aligning with the Kansas City platform.
Stern Gas Men Meet in Neweans La as the twentieth fifth convention opens with President Thomas B Miller of Dalingsiding delivering an address. The association pledges state supervision of gabries to escape petty political interference. Indianapolis will host the convention.
Washington report on the American Asiatic Association dinner at Delmonico's honoring William Rockhill. McLaurin and Pritchard urged expanded Southern trade with the Orient, especially China, linking cotton production growth to Asian markets and arguing for continued U S influence over the Philippines. McLaurin explained southern votes on the Chinese exclusion question as partly influenced by coast senators.
Mrs Jefferson Davis, widow of the Confederacy president, declares an autograph letter criticizing General Nelson Miles is a forgery. She recalls events, questions the letter's authenticity, and cites wartime refusals by Grant and Johnson. The letter was reportedly withdrawn from sale amid claims Miles purchased it.
In Washington on May 21 the House began debating the immigration bill. Representative Shattuc of Ohio condemned Canada and railway and steamship routes for bringing immigrants, while Underwood of Alabama proposed an educational test. He warned of stricter immigration limits to preserve American citizenship and Republican institutions, noting a decline in the immigrant class since 1880 due to appeals to paupers and criminals. The chamber also seated Charles R Thomas of North Carolina and Emmett Tompkins of Ohio, amid a contested seat, and affirmed Mr. Rhea of Virginia’s rights.
A fire destroyed the Bradbury piano factory in Brooklyn late tonight. The building, owned by Freeborn G. Smith who ran the business, is estimated to have a loss around 50,000. Authorities reported no immediate injuries.
A fragment notes a speaker defending a vote against provoking danger from the race question. The speaker preferred not to place western senators at risk and claimed no danger existed, stating they voted with the Asiatic Society.
Dallas May 21 General conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South concludes a heated session in Dallas with the McMurray substitute for the war claims adopted amid procedural revisions. The Jordan amendment provoked debate as a special five member committee is to revise the document before final action on the war claim.
A violent wind and rain storm at 2 45 pm collapses part of Birmingham, Alg. ball park. George Swanton age 12 dies, Henry Duncan age 10 injured, ground keeper M S Cook hurt. A crowd was outside the fence and the park opened after 3.
Washington May 21 Corporal O'Brien testified before the senate committee on the Philippines about alleged dumdum bullets and regulation cartridges. General Crosier said the bullets were ordinary. no explosive rounds issued since 1888. O'Brien described possible effects and noted incidents of laceration. He also discussed a Spanish woman assault case at Igabaras noting four officers were involved if husband’s account is correct. Senator Patterson and Dietrich clashed over naming names.
Fair Thursday and Friday with warmer northeast, winds rising. in Pittsburg Sheriff Nelms lauds Atlanta Police after riot scenes while Warner Hill attacks Guerry’s record. Camber of events includes Clemson college future, Southern Education Board crusade, and discussions of tariffs, mines, and foreign affairs.
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