Crane Long Lodge and Benton Triumph at State Convention
Republican state convention defeats Eugene N. Foss for delegate at large and rejects Foss's Canadian reciprocity plank. Delegates elected Crane, Long, Lodge, and Benton in that order. Senator Lodge denounces the Foss reciprocity resolution as a ref lection on President Roosevelt and accuses Democrats of trying to disrupt the party. He fosters Roosevelt’s unanimous nomination and likely victory.
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Long
Lodge
Benton
Eugene N. Foss
Henry Cabot Lodge
Roosevelt
Mr. Foss
Lodge Spurns All Democratic Help at Republican Convention
Senator Lodge condemned Democratic efforts to shape Republican policies and warned against allowing Democrats to write resolutions or influence candidates. He urged self reliance, argued reciprocity requires tariffs, and defended tariff protection while praising Republican unity ahead of the Chicago convention. He cited past Democratic shifts and faults, urging firm stance on trade, war, and policy.
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Lodge
Foss
Wie
Republican Party
Chicago
Republican Platform Declares for Roosevelt and Protection
The Massachusetts Republican convention at Tremont Temple endorses Theodore Roosevelt and tariff protection. The platform defends civil service reform, honors veterans of the Spanish-American War, praises naval and canal moves, and supports reciprocity with Canada only with safeguards for New England industries. It pledges support for Roosevelt in the national election and reaffirms commitment to the isthmian canal and anti trust enforcement.
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Tremont Temple
Massachusetts
United States
Secretary of the Navy
William H. Moody
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Canada
New England
McKinley
Central
South America
Mexico
Isthmian Canal
John Hay
Roosevelt
Massachusetts Republicans rally behind Roosevelt at Tremont Temple
The speech by Attorney-General Herbert Parker at the Republican State convention lauds Roosevelt as a proven leader and calls for his election as President. Attendees cheer as Parker rejects demagoguery and issues a warning to nominating rivals.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Herbert Parker
Tremont Temple
Tom Talbot
Parker
Roosevelt
United States
Foss Seeks Republican Stand on Reciprocity and Industry
EF N Foss addressed the Republican convention urging a pro reciprocity stance. He, a 1500 employee employer and 20-year Massachusetts manufacturer, argued for moving away from current policies, warned of party drift, cited Rhode Island and Boston factors, and urged passage of his resolution to boost railways, shipping, and industry in New England.
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Mr. Foss
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Chamberlain
England
EF. N. Foss
Foss denounces Lodge on prejudice in reciprocity dispute
Eugene N. Foss criticizes the Republican State convention for rejecting a Canadian reciprocity plank. He argues the party uses prejudice for political gain, calls for a broad education campaign, and vows to continue agitation within the party to serve the cause. He remains hopeful despite the setback and emphasizes loyalty to the party.
Skirmishes Along the Yalu River Reported by Times
London April 16 The Times correspondent details recent clashes on the Yalu River near Corea. Japanese forces, including Kyaguchi and cavalry from Chengju, disrupted Russian posts, pursued stranded river craft, and landed bridging material for a planned advance through difficult terrain.
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Times
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Chenampo
Grand Duke Vladimir on Petropavlovsk disaster
The Saint Petersburg correspondent reports Grand Duke Vladimir’s interview about the Petropavlovsk sinking. He attributes the catastrophe to a Japanese submarine torpedo near the engine room, noting coincidence with the Pohieda strike and considering mines as an alternate if unlikely theory.
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