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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1902
Page
3
In Manila O D April 12 editors publish Governor Taft's reply to Dr David Philipson’s letter regarding prosecutions and press freedom. Taft defends due process, criticizes sensational charges, and calls for balanced inquiry into municipal corruption and the Tayabas report amid shifting civil military authority in the Philippines.
In Manila on April 10 the editor and proprietor of Freedom was arrested on sedition charges for publishing an American article and adding critical remarks about the United States Commission. The case sparked a Manila uproar, with calls to remove a judge and pressure on Roosevelt to curb the sedition law. Local lawyers and doctors joined a meeting urging a commission to the Commission for justice.
Washington reports indicate government cable plans are shelved for now. John W. Mackay’s company had proposals to lay cable to family lines, with a November completion target, but Congress appears largely opposed and no action is expected this session. Mackay filed a guarantee with the Department of Justice and would submit to wartime regulations including censorship and government easement.
Major Waller of the Marine Corps was acquitted by an eleven to two vote after a trial in Samar. The court found he acted in accordance with military law and the orders of his superior during operations. General Chafee and officials discussed potential orders and movements as authorities decide next steps.
Salt Lake City April 11 Hen Ja mn Howard leading man of the Daniel Frawley Company now playing at the Salt Lake Theater made an unsuccessful attempt at suicide in his Knutiaford Hotel. He swallowed 10 ounces of laudanum and slashed his belt near With ragor. He learned his health is the ruin of the company and returned to his room where he tried again. He did not succeed and was removed to his room. Local reporters noted the act but gave no further details about motive or outcome.
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