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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
5
London critics largely ignore the U S secretary of the treasury Andrew Shaw speech delivered in Pittsburgh on April 26 to celebrate General Grant's birthday. The Globe alone denounces its menace and vulgarity saying England would react strongly to similar remarks by a British minister.
Acting Civil Governor Luke Wright lauded the Ninth Infantry and General Chaffee for supporting civil rule in Manila. Wright praised military help amid difficult times and noted few frictions between army and civil authorities. Chaffee said officers must sustain civil authorities and quell rebellion.
Washington April 26. The cabinet met to review proposals from Colombia for the Panama route and from Nicaragua and Costa Rica for the Nicaragua canal. Roosevelt urged a decision this session. Panama pact pays $7 million upfront to Colombia. Nicaragua receives $6 million plus $1 million to Costa Rica. Annual rent for the Nicaragua route set at $30,000, split $25,000 to Nicaragua and $5,000 to Costa Rica, with perpetual lease favored by Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Ministers have not yet full powers to perfect treaties. fiscal agency for the Philippines debated pending attorney general opinion on Guaranty Trust.
Senate agrees to house amendments on the eleomargarine bill after brief debate. Teller’s 10 percent tax on butter trusts fails. Cockrell of Missouri moves to concur with house amendments and it passes without division. Platt explains Chinese exclusion conference report and Philippine registration details.
The revelation of terms of the agreement between German lines of steamers and the shipping combine prompts renewed newspaper attacks on the British government. W J Pirvie of Harland and Wolff will meet J P Morgan in London today to settle details and prepare a circular for shareholders.
In Rome on April 23 officials said a paint impulse caused by actions from Chicago men at Venice prompted the authorities to consider arraignment before an American court martial after the Italian court finishes with the offenders.
The Hague April 29 The bulletin posted at Castle Loo says Queen Wilhelmina slept quietly last night her morning fever has lifted and her evening temperatures are falling indicating improving health for the queen through the day
Representative Sibley of Pennsylvania denounced General Jacob H. Smith for orders in the Samat campaign calling him a disgrace to the uniform and urged the president to strip him within forty eight hours. Democrats applauded. some Republicans showed approval as the former Republican-turned-expansionist spoke amid a heated agricultural bill debate. Mr Williams of Mississippi supported Sibley’s remarks.
Lincoln April 29 Governor Savage formally withdraws from renomination. The move relieves friends from embarrassment and could clarify the political scene within days as several aspirants are active. County conventions remain few and none held. the state convention set for June 18 will spur brisk competition for Savage's succession.
Princess Radziwill pleads not guilty to forging notes said to bear Cecil Rhodes's endorsement. Trial starts in Capetown supreme court before Chief Justice Devilliers. defense seeks postponement for England evidence, order refused. twenty hour indictment counts. Rhodes and Schultz affidavits remain key. Moody Mass. to join cabinet as secretary of the navy. plans to resign from the House of Representatives in time to assume duties.
Washington April 28 There is a miscellaneous program ahead for the house this week Today the special rule for consideration of the omnibus public building will be brought in and passed and the remainder of the day will be devoted to District of Columbia business Wednesday the consideration of the agricultural bill will be considered and after it is disposed of the District of Columbia appropriation bill will be taken up and probably passed before the end of the week With its passage only two appropriation bills will remain to be acted on by the house the naval and general deficiency bills Sel dom have the appropriation bills been so well advanced at a long session of congress as they are this year.
American expedition under General Frederick D. Grant moves up the Gandara river in Samar with gun boats steam launches and native fighters. Gueverra and his command are captured along the coast. The insurgent force includes Rafael Sebastian Abaki and 38 officers, 189 men and 161 rifles. Additional insurgents and bolomen surrender at Catbalogan and Sulat in Samar.
London reports that all major steamship lines except Beaver have joined a fare pact. The Daily Express prints an interview with Sir Charles Tupper urging retaliatory measures against American imports if Morgan interests gain control of the Canadian Pacific Railway, and favoring special legislation to shield Canadian interests.
Paris reports of President Steyn visiting Europe to consult with Mr Kru ger are unfounded. Boer agents in America renew efforts to have Mr Kruger visit the United States next June. He may comply if sufficient pressure is applied.
Washington April 28 Bishop James Couaty rector of the Catholic University of America denies reports he plans to resign and says there are no dissensions and no foundation for claims about the universitys financial condition. The arbitration panel also ruled against Rosa Geib in a damages case from 1898 involving Salvador and property destroyed during the Revolution.
Governor Taft will depart Washington for New York then return to confer with the president and Secretary Root on Philippine affairs. He will proceed to Manila via New York and the Mediterranean with a stop in Rome to discuss the friar lands with Vatican authorities. In Baltimore a reliable source reports Congressman Amos J. Cummings of New York is critically ill with pneumonia.
Manila April 26 Major Waller and Lieutenant Day of the marine corps were tried by court martial on charges of executing lives on Samar without trial. They have been acquitted.
Latent quotations show more cattle on offer in South Omaha though week-to-date receipts fall versus last week. Hog prices reach yearly highs with heavy hogs around 7.05, and lambs and sheep rise. Kansas City cattle and sheep markets firm with multiple price bands and substantial demand from packers.
Interstate Commerce Commissioners Prouty Fifer and Special Agent Marchard arrived in St Louis to probe rates and practices in transporting grading and storage of grain from western points to the Atlantic coast and beyond. The hearing opens today with Wichita chamber and Southern Millers Association offering input and Frisco and Mobile & Ohio officials invited to attend. A Vicksburg firm figures among complainants.
Advices dated April 21 report a bloody engagement as imperial troops marching to Nan Ning attack rebels in the Wu Chang hills. The forces used two Maxims and two 12-pounders, scattering the rebels and capturing their leader Hung Yung Seng, who was wounded. Rebels then seized two villages on Nan Ning’s outskirts to set up headquarters.
Washington April 26 representative Sims of Tennessee introduced a bill to abolish duties on imported beef mutton pork and veal. The measure seeks to remove tariffs on meat consignments crossing borders and would affect pricing and supply for domestic markets.
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