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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1903
Page
2
Summaries of Cripple Creek martial law and Macedonia international administration proposals. Reports note Dowie bankruptcy struggle, ex-Congressman Springer death, navy general staff urging, San Bernardino forest fire losses, Pixie submarine stranding, and global political shifts including Panama’s new republic recognition.
Secretary of State informs Senator Foster that he will invite Canadian marine and fisheries officials to meet with Washington and U S representatives to discuss an international salmon hatchery on Fraser River British Columbia. Washington and Canada have debated joint hatchery viability, with official Canadian stance less favorable, while Washington plans further invitations to resolve fishing rights disputes.
A gathering at General John W Foster’s home in Washington promotes a national push for a US Britain arbitration treaty. Attendees include Admiral Dewey General Miles Wayne McVeagh and Gifford Pinchot as supporters back to the Hay Pauncefote model of 1907. The movement cites earlier 1904 and 1907 efforts and notes the Pauncefot treaty failed to gain two thirds in the Senate.
Secretary Hay discussed Panama canal developments with the president and Moody. Colon may host a U S warship to transport the Panama treaty ratified yesterday. Consul General Gudger was instructed to assist in dispatching the treaty to Washington for arrival around December 15.
Omaha reports a theft inquiry after paintings valued at 200000 allegedly shipped to Omaha from Seattle by Charles R. Hall and his vessel owner. About 800 paintings were listed, with St Louis exhibitions planned, but no trace has been found two months after the bill of lading appeared.
Boise December 7 A group led by C W Moore and others seeks federal approval to divert 2 400 cu ft of Payette river water per second and 6 200 cu ft of Boise river water per second for irrigation of about 286 000 acres in the Boise and Payette valleys. Project costs are estimated at 8 200 000 with landowners funding initial work and hopes to transfer rights to the Interior Department under the national reclamation act.
The Associated Press reports Japan and Russia near a settlement over the Far East. A basis of treaty would swap 1896 1898 Japan Corea agreements for Russia China Manchuria talks. Open Door and China Corea integrity likely reaffirmed. Japan reportedly building Seoul barracks for 1000 men indicating stronger garrison.
A San Francisco dispatch says the Colombian gunboat Bogota, sent from Oct 7 last year toward Panama, is pursued by U S warships after being declared pirate. The Bogota fled Panama after firing on the city and is believed roaming near the isthmian region. reports claim it captured two English ships. An English reward of 50000 is offered for its capture and the Colombian government disowns the vessel.
Washington reports a revived rumor that ex president Alsopan Gil seeks aid from the United States to win a protectorate over San Domingo in exchange for U S supervision. The State Department denies any thought of protectorate or annexation and says U S interference will be limited to protecting American interests. Gil is en route to the United States and expected to land in New Orleans tomorrow before proceeding to Washington.
A Telluride bound letter wrapped a human finger to Adjutant General Bell. The note warned of further violence if troops stayed in Telluride. A physician said the finger was cut off recently. Bell said he reported the incident to postal authorities and will pursue those responsible. Separate Panama Canal news reports entered the same dispatch.
The canal treaty was handed to United States Consul General Gudger at the palace in Panama City in the presence of the junta ministers and US officials. The flag ceremony followed by a police carriage took the document to the consulate general for safekeeping before shipment to the United States.
Paris reports an authoritative American tech trade report detailing net sales abroad. The item highlights changes in markets and the impact on domestic industries.
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