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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1901
Page
9
Eugene Oregon notice notes Campbell Bros proprietors of Eugene Weekly Guard. Read as a historic local business listing with minimal readable detail.
A compilation notes fires in Japan and Beaumont Texas, snow in Pittsburg and Kansas, political shifts in Portland Washington and Oregon, Aguinaldo’s oath, Manchurian treaty rumors, Manila army fraud probes, price fixes for Alaska travel, and various deaths, elections, and weather anomalies. It sketches a world of unrest and administrative changes.
Manila April 5 Chief Justice Arellano administered Aguinaldo the oath of allegiance to the United States government. Aguinaldo, held in the Malacanang palace, expressed eagerness to learn about the American system and agreed to take the oath. Arellano predicts insurgent surrender and pacification by June. Constancia Probleto reports Aguinaldo wrestles with loyalty to the Filipino flag and a possible peace path, seeking a people’s wish and a half insurgent half Pacificos convention to decide his fate.
London dispatch reports Parliament adjourned for Easter with the Commons seen as weak under Salisbury and lacking energy. Rumors say Salisbury may resign before BeauLieu trip, with Balfour expected in the upper house if reforms proceed. Some expect no action for a fortnight and a renewed Riviera voyage if health improves.
A Oregon overview lists Grant County tax delinquency notices due June 20 and multiple industry updates. Miners arrive at Newport mine, Waeton hosts a new state normal school site, and Klondike mine sold in Grant's Pass. New machinery, extended mines, and a proposed cold storage plant in LaGrande accompany banking, coal, and ore developments across numerous towns.
In Havana April 6 the Cuban constitutional convention leaders including Gomez Portuondo Alman and Mandelay met Governor General Wood. He said the United States aims to deal justly and not retain possession, the Platt Amendment protecting Cuba from outsiders and internal strife without hampering independence. Delegates appeared pleased and Portuondo favored a Washington commission. Municipal elections are set for June 1 with registration from April 19.
New York April 6 Lord Kitchener reports General Plumer has occupied Nylstroom signaling a northern advance toward Pietermaritzburg The move targets the Northern Transvaal rail network and could threaten main trunk lines while adding burdens to British supply routes The report suggests a comprehensive plan to conquer and pacify the region with ongoing logistical challenges for 240 miles of railway protection.
News from Jerome reports a premature blast at Senator W. A. Clark's United Verde mine. Near the lower level a shot caused an explosion, blowing James Roony and Joseph Zeffel to fragments while several others were injured.
Washington April 5 Navy department has ordered Commander Tilley naval commandant at Tutuila Samoa to come to Washington for conference with the assistant secretary of the navy on station needs. He will leave Tutuila on the first suitable steamer and visit his family in the United States after completing official business.
A long list of farm and market prices across Wheat, Flour, Hay, Hops, Wool, Butter, Cheese, Potatoes, Mutton, Hogs, Veal and Beef. Includes per bushel and per ton figures for commodities such as bluestem wheat at 59 per bushel, flour at 270 per barrel, timothy hay at 12, clover at 7, hops at 12 to 14 cents per pound, wool around 12 to 14 cents, butter 22 4/5 to 25 cents per pound, potatoes 45 to 15 cents per sack, lambs 12 4 cents, hogs 5 75 to 6, dressed 7 cents, veal large 7 1/2 cents, and beef top steers 54 75.
A pirate captain learns the magazine of their adventures is burning, while the ordinary seaman reports the blaze and the crew faces certain destruction. The story shifts to political schemes with a proposed five million dollar national reserve in the Blue Ridge and a preacher’s snuff habit anecdotes.
Washington April 6 The navy discusses trimming the Asiatic station force but no decision by the president or Secretary Long. The Bureau of Navigation proposes a reduction, with homeward moves likely after the summer and ships reassigned to North Atlantic, South Atlantic and Pacific squadrons. Many vessels will be decommissioned for overhaul after long service in tropical waters.
News from Alaska reports a peculiar customs issue at Skagway where three White Pass and Yukon Company river steamers entered as British bottoms without cargo. They are billed to White Horse and dismantled for railroad shipment with owners blocking hull breakup. A U S and British officer on each boat seek guidance on duties for any leftovers. Ottawa orders coal royalty mirroring gold, prompting protest over fuel prices.
In Washington on April 6 bids for the Milwaukee protected cruiser No 21 were opened by the secretary of the navy. Secretary Long said belated bids delayed by Western storms would be considered with today’s openings. Two bidders, three bids total, from Monson Works San Francisco and Cramps Son Philadelphia with two proposals from the latter.
In South Bend Washington April 6 frame is up for a new Frances sawmill driven by D A Custer. Machinery expected daily with a May 1 run date and a 26000 foot daily capacity. It replaces Custer's cedar shingle mill closed due to land contest. a spur from the Northern Pacific line will service the mill.
Five people were overcome by gas in a residence at 340 North State Street this evening. A woman rescuer, Mrs. Mary Kearney, carried the unconscious women and children to the yard despite being affected herself. A physician said all would recover, though two remained in serious condition.
Pekin reports the Chinese government cannot sign the Manchurian convention due to pressure from other powers. Li Hung Chang favored the treaty, while Prince Ching noted most Chinese opposed it. China seeks friendly terms with all nations during a perilous period while signaling that concessions to one power risk alienating others.
Washington dispatch reports Minister Silva of Colombia formally agrees to a long lease of the canal zone to the United States without Colombia surrendering sovereignty. Terms set 5 to 8 percent shares of gross income over 99 years with minimum $250,000 annually, plus free railway and transport for Colombians and nationals, free canal use for Colombian vessels, and rights for the French company to negotiate sales while forbidding mortgage rights to others. Denials of Morgan heading a canal syndicate cited to complicate treaty negotiations.
Edmund Rice Jr of the Washington & Oregon Railroad says construction will start now on the Vancouver Kalama line about 30 miles long with bids expected April 15 and trains to run into Vancouver by September. Bridges and culverts will be built, and regular service will start after the bridge over the Columbia is completed.
The Seattle and International Railroad merging into the Northern Pacific takes effect April 1. G B Cliff, formerly master of transportation for the Seattle line, is promoted to division superintendent of the Seattle division overseeing both the former Seattle and International and the Northern Pacific terminals in Seattle.
New York April 5 Rear Admiral B J Cromwell left the city to take command of the South Atlantic squadron and relieve Rear Admiral Schley. Cromwell has been at Portsmouth Navy Yard and was relieved last Monday. Schley will return to Washington with orders and is unlikely to be assigned to active duty unless he seeks it.
In a Paris interview Kruger speaks amid Utrecht inn setting with Orange Free State delegate Fischer present. He sketches plans for rest in Hilversum, contemplates a US trip if feasible, and asserts indissoluble unity of the two republics, stressing independence as the core Boer treasure despite British tactics and enemy captivity of women and children.
Washington April 8 the war department released a regulation under a Philippine commission act to curb commissary frauds. It requires that supplies for the army or navy arriving by non government vessels carry a certification that they are for military use only and will not be diverted, with prompt notices to customs for nonacceptance or sale cancellations. Goods imported into the Philippines must be sold outright with seller affidavit stating no further claim or interest remains.
General Botha's February 13 letter to Lord Kitchener, prepared for the peace talks, expresses a desire to end the bloodshed and to meet for mutual discussion to explore possible terms. The document, cited in Kitchener's negotiations report, was released as a preliminary paper this morning.
Lord Kitchener states Colonel Plumer has advanced 20 miles beyond Nylstroom unopposed toward Pretoraburg. Pretoria correspondent says Boers moved their government seat from Pietersburg to a point 35 miles northeast.
London report to the war office notes an abandoned and destroyed pom pom near Vinheid, stating this accounts for all the enemy's guns in the southern district. Cape Town confirms General French presses the Boers at Vinheid as the Transvaal colony action continues.
London reports that after a conference with army navy finance and foreign affairs heads the Japanese government will send a second and more peremptory remonstrance to Russia. The note, transmitted via the Japanese minister in St Petersburg, nearly amounts to an ultimatum and demands a reply within a fixed period.
The article reports a formal Russian statement protesting press rumors and outlining views on Manchuria. It says Russia seeks a gradual arrangement with China for Manchuria’s administration, while delaying full evacuation until China is stable under a strong central government.
In Hagerstown Maryland the Cumberland valley was blanketed in snow after a recent storm with three to five inch accumulations on mountain ranges. Heavy rainfall caused Potomac water to rise about six feet and threaten to flood near the towpath canal banks. Peach buds in the Mountain belt suffered damage from a sudden freeze after a warm spell, jeopardizing an early crop.
The division of insular affairs has received specifications and blueprints for the Manila port improvement authorized by the Phillips commission. Work calls for 1504000 cubic yards of riprap 2 cubic yards of concrete and masonry for breakwaters about 50 percent 600 cubic yards of dredging and 5 PM of bulkhead 4700 feet long. Dredging will occur in mud sand or shells to a depth of 30 feet with reclaiming dressing material specified.
Shanghai reports the China association cabled London opposing an immediate tariff rise to fund indemnity. The group says such an increase is impracticable yet argues it should be deferred, warning a tariff hike could deny commercial powers a veto on treaty grievances and hinder expansion.
A garbled note outlines plans for summer heat relief across the county. Officials expect a postmaster general order granting authority to officers to wear lighter uniforms with turn-down collars, easing coat requirements during hot weather.
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