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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1889
Page
2
Telegraphs from London recount German moves in Samoa including search for contraband, seizure of Apia police, and martial law. U S senators debate recognizing Tamasese and abrogation risks. Pacific trade protection advocated as Pago Pago station looms large.
Berlin dispatch reports German warships and a 400 man landing force at Samoa. A National Zeitung note hints at a possible peaceful settlement with America based on Prince Bismarck’s proposal for joint discussion.
Secretary Whitney orders Union Ironworks to complete the cruiser Charleston for sea within twenty days if possible, regardless of extra cost. The statement came from San Francisco on February 1.
San Francisco dated report quotes Commander Seavey of the U S S Adams describing his aim to protect American citizens and property in Samoa. He recounts clashing with German officials over Tamasese and says he would use Adams shells if Germans persisted, and he opposed demolition of bridges while natives restored them.
Washington reports quote Secretary Bayard saying conflicts over fisheries and the Chinese exclusion act pose greater near term dangers than Samoa. Bayard notes Canada will not issue licenses under the modus vivendi reopening old quarrels, while China questions treaty rights amid the exclusion law. He cites envoy discussions on indemnity and treaty concerns, and a German move toward martial law in Samoa.
Washington reports Representative Thomas of Illinois proposes in the House to direct the president to take steps, forcibly if deemed expedient, to protect and maintain the honor, dignity, and interests of the flag and the United States government and its citizens. The Senate will not have all discussion on the Siamese difficulty.
Washington reports claimed Secretary Whitney ordered Union Ironworks to fit out the cruiser Charleston in twenty days for potential Samoa service. Navy officials say such rapid readiness is impossible and Whitney visited San Francisco yesterday to deny the tale.
The Senate received a president veto on Ellen Land pension and SauIbury urged a foreign affairs inquiry into the Samoan affair. Dakota bill amendments failed in the House. The Samoa question continues with expected new resolutions and growing relief in Washington over a peaceful turn.
Washington reports January debt reduction of 12.2 million dollars, total debt excluding cash at 1.122 billion, net cash surplus 64.93 million. Gold fund at 194.66 thousand, silver fund 18.91 million, customs receipts near 20 million, internal revenue 10.72 million, total receipts for seven months 224.76 million with expenditures 189.48 million.
The speech opening parliament notes regret that the US Senate has not ratified the 1818 fisheries treaty and urges continued Canadian defense of rights. It also calls for subsidies to expand Atlantic steam service and a fast liner network linking British Columbia with China, Japan, Australia, Asia, the West Indies and South America.
Members of the Arkansas legislature faced a heated debate over a ballot box theft from the Pr vault after the state election. Some solons bitterly opposed a resolution that would reward the culprits or punish the jury, while others criticised the measure. The original proposal was adopted amid great excitement.
A riot on Firet avenue near Thirty-ninths yesterday left several injured as bricks and stones rained down from roofs. Inspector Byrnes and Steets led police recapture a street blockade while a gunfire incident narrowly missed Officer Brennan. Cars ran until 7:39 p m as crowds dispersed and both streets and trucks were cleared. Police later pursued suspects in adjacent tenements.
A killer shot a young woman in Kensington, then the suspect Otto Kayser killed himself after police uncovered the crime. Annie Klaus, 19, daughter of Henry Klaus, died from a pistol wound. authorities found Kayser in his home with his wife near him and a fatal throat wound.
A man named John Rome arrived at the Central hotel in Peoria on Thursday night carrying a trunk and 600 in his possession. He reportedly intended to gamble and was last seen at a gambling location where his body was later found, sparking mystery over his disappearance.
Masked burglars chloroformed a vicious bulldog at John Foyshner’s jewelry shop in Lowerneborough Saturday night. They escaped with two guns and jewelry valued at $600.
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