China policy tensions widen as April 3 deadline nears
Reports from Washington indicate Chinese officials debate actions amid U S and Russian interests. Yang Yu and Chang In dispute over signing and the stance toward Russia. The situation ties into a looming deadline and potential diplomatic consequences. Meanwhile a Mar strike stalls port activity. Freight ships wait as dockworkers protest and oil seed trade suffers.
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United States
Russia
Weng Chang
Chang
Chan Ch Tung
Lalgho
Aguinaldo Takes Oath of Allegiance Under MacArthur Amnesty
General MacArthur reports Aguinaldo swore to the U S declaration of allegiance under amnesty terms. Aguinaldo may be kept under guard pending investigation of past conduct while granted immunity for present actions. The dispatch notes reliance on Chief Justice Arellano and future disposition remains undetermined.
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Washington
War Department
MacArthur
Aguinaldo
United States
Bpent
Thas
Gnally
Archipelago
Arellano
Philippine Islands
United States of America
Philippines
Injunction Sought Against Ship Carrying Munitions
In New Orleans on April 4 a suit seeks a preliminary injunction to stop the Anglo Australian from loading 1200 mules and horses valued at 150000 for Great Britain’s war in South Africa. The petition alleges the port is used to furnish military supplies, harming the Boers and Orange Free State and threatening petitioners’ property and family. A show cause hearing is set for April 6.
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New Orleans
United States
Maules
South Africa
Parlange
Thirh African Republic
Orange Free State
Great Britain
South African Republic
Samuel Pearson
Return of Governor Allen in Porto Rico
Governor Allen, sent to Porto Rico by the president to establish civil government, may return after completing the task. He traveled aboard the Mayflower from San Juan to Stamptona and has not formally resigned, though friends expect his return if he declines to remain beyond the assignment.
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Washington
Alles
Porto Ricci
San Juan
Stamptona
Porto Rico
Allen
Boos Case Findings Clear. Hazing Not Fatal
Washington April 3 The military court of inquiry findings released to Secretary Root state that ex Cadet Oscar L Booser did not die from hazing injuries at West Point. The report says Hazing was prevalent but officers punished offenses, and Congress acted with March 2 1901 legislation making further action unnecessary.
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Washington
Military Court of Inquiry
Oscar L. Boos
West Point Military Academy
War Department
Military Court
Root
Oscar L. Hops
Sam
Bops
Committee of Congress
Manchurian Treaty Reports Stir Chinese Officials
London dispatches claim Li Hung Chang sources confirm a Manchurian convention signing with ratification possible within days. Chinese regional leaders threaten rebellion if the court yields as Tartar forces in Feng Tien occupy the town. further reports from Washington discuss Lloyd Grissom and ongoing peace efforts.
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London
Moralog Post
Pao Ting Fu
Li Hung Chang
Tien Tsin
Standard
Feng Tien
Manchuria
Reasian
China Withholds Manchurian Pact Amid Pressure
Pekin reports the Chinese government informed Russia that China cannot sign the Manchurian convention due to pressure from other powers. The note emphasizes maintaining friendly ties with all nations during a perilous period, with Li Hung Chang favored by some as East urges caution.
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Pekin
Russia
Ching
China
Paul Hans Chang
Prince Ching
Li Hung Chang
Colombia Agrees to Panama Canal Lease Terms
Washington reports Minister Silva has formally agreed to grant the United States a long lease of the canal route with fixed revenue shares and protections for Colombia, including guaranteed minimum payments and free transport for certain citizens and goods, while sovereignty is not ceded.
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New York
Herald
Washington
J. Plarpont Morgan
Panama Canal
McKinsey
Colombia
White House
State Department
United States
Silva
Hay
Public Service
Panama Canal Company
Republic
French Canal Company
Washington & Oregon Railroad to start Vancouver Kalama line
Ed M. Rice Jr secretary of the Washington & Oregon Railroad says construction will begin immediately with bids advertised April 15. The 20 mile Vancouver to Kalama route aims to be usable by September to handle this season's fruit crop. Project involves grade leveling culverts bridges and a bridge across the PendenaciteRiver to connect Vancouver.
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Vancouver
Wash
Edmuund Rice, Jr
Washington & Oregon Railroad Company
Portland & Puget Sound Railway Company
Kalama
O'Neill
Hide
Rice
Regiher
Trales
Aguinaldo Accepts Oath After Fair Ample Talks With Arellano
Manila report says Chief Justice Arellano described the Philippine commission measures and self government provisions to Aguinaldo who, detained at Mala Canan palace, agreed to take the U S oath of allegiance. Aguinaldo spoke of peace prospects and possible trip to America.
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Manila
Arellano
Aguinaldo
United States
Mala Canan Palace
Washington
Philippine Commission
Aguinaldo Fnally
Senor Arellano
America
Constancia Prot”io
Antipunan Society
Woman's Peace League
Salisbury to quit or stay as rumors swirl in London
London dispatch reports Parliament adjourned for recess amid energy concerns and opposition doubts about Lord Salisbury's tenure. Rumors float of his resignation before Deauville trip, with A. J. Balfour possibly moving to the upper house and calls for a stronger leader as the government falters.
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New York
the Tribune
London
Bualnese
House of Commons
Lord Salisbury
Deau- Neu
A. J. Balfour
Riviera
King
Balfour
Commons
Plumer Occupies Nylstroom Marks Northern Transvaal Advance
London dispatch notes General Plumer has occupied Nylstroom north of Pretoria signaling a renewed British push toward Pietermaritzburg. The move disrupts Boer rail lines and aims to secure northern Transvaal routes, part of a broader strategy to pacify the region amid ongoing South African operations.
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Nylstroom
New York
Lord Kitchener
London
the Tribune
South Africa
Pietermaritsberg
Protos
Baden-Powell
Lord Robert
Pretoria
Transvaal
Pietestmaritebuirg
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