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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1903
Page
5
A sweeping digest covers the thirtieth WCTU convention in Cincinnati, Great Northern loan of 7.2 million, Russo Japanese tensions, Panama and Colombia politics, Panama canal diplomacy, Roosevelts campaign bid, and multiple congressional actions. Notable events include Andrew S. Green shot in New York, strikes in Chicago, Turkey Macedonian reform stance, and various state and territorial political moves.
Rioting spreads across a 50 square mile district as streetcar crews strike. Cars wrecked and dozens injured including two women. a nonunion employee sparks a clash at Thirty sixth and State streets. Police quell the mob as 300,000 riders seek alternatives to travel downtown and back.
Colon reports the Royal Mail steamer Orinoco arriving with General Torres and Colombian troops after Panama's secession proclamation. News inflames Cartagena and Barranquilla crowds who chant anti American slogans while U S Consul Ingersoll hunkers inside. Barranquilla plans to keep Torres troops aboard. Savannah authorities guard the wharf with two obsolete guns.
The president submits a message to the special session urging rapid congressional legislation to implement the commercial treaty with Cuba ratified by the Senate and Cuban government. He stresses honor, economic interests, naval stations, and mutual prosperity under the Platt amendment framework, and calls for enactment to avoid repudiating national faith. The note is dated November 10, 1903.
Pendleton reports record interest as the second annual Oregon State Irrigation Association gathering draws about 150 delegates from across the state. President A H Devers notes improved awareness and cites governor appointed commission to study irrigation laws while other leaders including Governor Chamberlain and ex Governor Geer address the meeting. Ontario sends 25 members bearing badges marking the 1904 convention.
Oregon showed a creditable rise in gold production in 1901, according to the Mint's director reports. Assayer F A Wing tabulated receipts from Oregon ores and bullions, with ore values totaling about 2.05 million dollars, plus copper and lead credits, despite mine shutdowns for machinery, labor troubles, and ore shortages.
Advices from Manila report Governor Taft will conclude a settlement on friar lands before his December 22 return to the United States. The government plans to pay about 7 million dollars for extensive church property, with negotiations long underway between Taft and papal delegate Mgr Guido. The dispute over how much of the purchase would go to Rome appears resolved.
Owners of the Bill Nye mine on Gall's creek ten miles north of Medford prepare for major mining. A five stamp mill and hoisting gear are being installed. The 80 foot shaft, extensive tunneling, and other development work continue. Superintendent D R Andrus from Medford has departed to oversee the new plant setup.
The Clyde line steamer Cherokee arrived from Santo Domingo with news of the insurrection. A Dominican man-of-war stopped the vessel several times, firing shots across the bow at one point and the ship eluding the warship under cover of darkness. Macoris was evacuated by military forces on November 3, and all ports except San Domingo City were held by the insurgents.
The Salem board of trustees conducted an inspection of the state reform school, approved the work, and authorized final warrants. Improvements include repairing the Industrial building gutted by fire two years ago and adding an interior addition between the two wings. Inside rooms will house an engine room and a laundry.
Livestock markets show a stand off with scarce buyers and low demand. Local owners hold firm at 1.50 per lamb and 2 per head for yearling wethers while outside buyers retreat. In Grant and Wheeler counties shipping limits worsen conditions. In Spray area yearlings fetch 15 to 16 dollars as owners guardedly resist 18 to 20. Butter creek feeds 1000 fewer cattle as hay costs eight dollars a ton.
Oregon City reports capacity of 6,000,000 eggs but Coos Bay hatchery will handle 10,000,000 salmon eggs this year due to upgraded racks enabling continuous catches. Deputy Fish Warden H A Webster notes improvements at Coos, Yaquina, Alsea and Siuslaw hatcheries with strong silverside runs and overall good returns.
A large herd driven by Richard Brothers from Horse Haven to the Columbia River area was frightened by a passing train during the night. The stampede sent cattle over a steep bluff, killing 40 instantly and causing many more injuries. Total loss exceeds 600 dollars.
Eugene reports a surplus apple situation with a vinegar factory using 353 tons and aiming for 500 tons this season. About 1000 bushels daily are processed, turning surplus fruit into cider vinegar, benefiting owners and farmers. Ashland notes Rogue River Valley apple crop value at 125000 dollars with 150 to 175 carloads exported. Central Point and Medford ship 60 carloads each, Talent 15 carloads, plus Ashland and Gold Hill Phoenix exports.
A dynamite blast woke Hastings electric light and power house near Trinidad. One corner blown out but machinery largely intact. Initial reports suggest misplacement of explosives with little damage. Strikers’ HQ claims the act was not by strikers and suggests militia orders may have been intended for the camp.
New York dispatches report a flood of cables from Bogota to both Liberal and Conservative factions over the isthmus secession. Promises of sweeping rewards from Panama to lure the new republic back are described as far beyond what Panama had envisioned. A high authority in Bogota allegedly offered even eternal happiness to secure compliance, though these appeals were largely ignored.
Cottage Grove reports that mining machinery from Union Iron Works San Francisco has arrived and was moved to Oregon and Southeastern Railroad tracks for shipment to Bohemia. The equipment includes the latest stamp milling machinery and a high grade concentrator. the mill will process about 25 tons per day.
Market sheet lists Portland prices for wheat, barley, flour, oats, millstuffs, hay, butter, cheese, poultry, eggs, potatoes, hops, wool, mohair, and ree, with varieties and per unit figures. Entries include wheat types at 3.75 to 4.10 per bushel, oats at 1.07, hay around 11 to 16, eggs 30c, butter 97 to 30c, and wool around 12 to 18c, reflecting regional trade conditions.
Rochester reports from National Grange officers including Governor N J Rachelder of New Hampshire on agricultural instruction in public schools and land grant colleges. Farmers generally approve the movement and its educational aims.
London dispatch reports the United States minister at Seoul presented a note urging Corea to speedily open the port of Yonampho. The appeal was conveyed by the Daily Mail's Tokio correspondent reporting from London on November 14.
Foll Creek E F Blalock reports a wedge shaped ledge on his mining claim at Coyote creek that allegedly assays $27,000 per ton. He has extracted about $25,000 from a solid gold stringer and continues work with the same width. A night guard is rumored to watch the vein. The formation is described as peaked on top and widening with depth.
Articles of incorporation filed for a Roseburg company to raise 10000 shares at 1 each totaling 100000. The firm holds several claims south of Camas Valley near the Martindale mine recently sold for 29000. Surface ore assays show values from 16 to 26 per ten.
The secretary of the interior ordered the temporary withdrawal of three Alaska land tracts to be used as Government salmon hatchery sites. The areas include Woodriver basin Yes Bay on Cleveland Peninsula and a stream near Alexandrovsk in Southeast Alaska, subject to native and Russian title claims.
Washington November 12 Representative Jones of Washington introduced his substitute for the ship subsidy bill. It provides that a 10 percent discriminating duty, in addition to existing duties, shall be collected on goods imported into the United States in foreign vessels. If the goods are not now dutiable a straight 10 percent duty is imposed. The bill takes effect after April 1, 1905.
In well informed circles there is doubt about Europe’s pacific forecast. Peace seems unlikely without Russia fully accepting Japan’s Manchuria claims. Public sentiment shows rising tension as Japan presses claims and restraint efforts falter.
From Guayaquil Ecuador dated Nov 16 General Plaza Ecuadorian president cables President Marroquin of Colombia expressing sympathy over Panama events. Marroquin replies that Generals Reyes Ospina Caballeros and Holguin are marching on Panama with a large army to subdue the isthmians.
Lima reports the Colombian minister in Peru published cablegrams from Bogota dated November 10 11 and 12 stating measures to suppress the isthmian traitors. The cables say all parties and classes have offered their lives and properties to defend national territory.
Cutters from American warships dispatched to stop the German steamer Markomannia seen two miles off towing a launch toward Colon. It had been chartered at Bocas del Toro to bring the Alcalde to Colon to arm 500 volunteers against a supposed Colombian assault. The Alcalde returned to Bocas del Toro to reassure locals. The US cruiser Atlanta sailed tonight, likely bound for Bocas del Toro.
Washington reports a Bureau of Labor bulletin on family costs from 2567 households across 33 states. Average family income 827.19 dollars, total expenditures 768.54, food costs 326.90, family size 3.51. Food share exceeds 42 percent. historical data show food prices peaked in 1892 and the study estimates the overall 1902 cost rise at no more than 16.1 percent under stable purchasing assumptions.
London reports weekly reviews on the Panama Isthmus situation with general indifference except for the Speaker who warns that if the United States seizes a Colombian province, digs and defends the canal, the republic will join European jealousies and alliances.
Constantinople notes Tewfik Pasha met Austrian and Russian ambassadors to say the porte will present its response to reform proposals in Macedonia soon and in line with the grand vizier who faced removal but now holds his post. The grand vizier’s stance is described as secure.
Lenion reports from China say the far east situation grows tenser after a conference between Admiral Lexieff and Chinese officials. The London Daily Mail correspondent notes more activity by China, while the Post’s correspondent says China appears ready for war.
Pretoria dispatch reports two men boarded a railway train between Petersburg and Nylstroom as it climbed a steep grade. They overpowered the guard, looted the treasure car, and escaped with an estimated 50,000 dollars as confidentially stated in the Standard.
The United States, citing Colombia and the Panama question, signals readiness to deploy American ships and embark troops to the Isthmus if needed to prevent encroachment and bloodshed. Secretaries Moody Root and Hay discuss latest Isthmian developments, though officials say broad troop deployment is possible but unlikely.
Captain Charles Young, acting superintendent of Sequoia and General Grant National Parks, calls on Congress to authorize land purchases inside the parks to curb wholesale logging. He notes large tracts are privately owned, timber is being sold, and fine forests are reduced to stumps and piles. He argues purchases can be secured at reasonable prices to protect the parks.
Denver reports show more than ten thousand coal miners across Colorado striking for an eight hour day wage increases and other concessions. The action by National officers of the United Mineworkers follows coal companies refusal to negotiate with the union. About 6000 idle in southern fields 2000 in northern areas 1800 in Fremont county with 100 mines closed and some independents continuing work. Affected districts foresee 1000 or more miners still at work and 600 have left in Defa county New Mexico as talks continue with mine owners.
New York dispatch reports Commodore Schecter, commanding German interests at the port, sending two ships Gazelle and Panther to Domingo to protect German interests. The steamer Atte from Santo Domingo has arrived. Athen has returned to Santo to discharge cargo after gunboats blocked entry. German commander has yet to acknowledge the blockade.
Butte, Mont. November 11 Judge WF Wam Clancey announced he would call in other hearings concerning contempt or misconduct alleged by employees of the F A against the Boston & Montana Company and those by the Bertha Montana Company Heinze interests over alleged misconduct of miners at the Rarus mine owned by the Boston Montana Company. The judge said both sides were guilty of misconduct.
Laredo Texas November 11 TM Murray International er expert returns from Saltillo noting Monterey and other cities report yellow fever epidemics with about 25 000 cases and a mortality rate near four six percent. Official bulletins say 500 cases remain at the present time across the cited locales.
Penfield representing the United States argues the states differ on wartime questions while noting that protocol Noycet does not grant the blockade power any special preference. The statement reflects U S positions in ongoing arbitration and United States stance on maritime enforcement amid war.
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