Chamberlain Defends Britain in South Africa Clash
In the Commons Chamberlain denounces opposition and defends British rule in South Africa, stressing Britain must protect British subjects, uphold supremacy in the Transvaal, and confront Boer aggression. He criticizes racial animosity and notes past communications while rejecting calls to publish certain proposals.
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Transvaal
Great Britain
Tranvaal
West Monmouthshire
William Vernon Harcourt
South Africa
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Chamberlain
Hercnnes Robinson
Urivan
Alaskan Modus Vivendi Talks Progress at Washington
Secretary Hay and Mr Tower discussed the British Alaska boundary accord. The United States plans a revised text to clarify construction points, aiming for quick ratification. No formal signing document will be used. notes between Hay and Tower will define the temporary boundary.
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Washington
Hay
Tower
United States
Foreign Office
Time Zone Hurdle Delays Anglo American Agreement
Difficulties arising from time differences between Washington and London delay a pact, making immediate agreement impossible today. Officials close with cautious optimism that a deal may be reached tomorrow or the following day.
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Washington
London
Columbia Leads as Wind Fails. Two More Races Hinted
In New York on October 19 the Columbia Shamrock series in the America Cup stalled with light wind as Columbia led by about three miles near finish when the race was postponed. If concluded today Columbia would likely win, but Sir Thomas Lipton hints at two additional races on a heavier triangular course to salvage the challenger’s chances.
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Columbia
New York
Thomas
Simpster William
Meteor
Sir Thomas
Japan seeks secular state in schools amid church ruling debate
Yokohama reports ongoing effort by Christian school representatives to counsel the government on excluding religious instruction from all schools. A memorial to the education department is planned, but many foreigners fear it will fail. The aim is Japan’s move toward complete church and state separation in education.
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Yokohama
Victoria
B. Q
Japan
Prayer of the Coast faces tariff readjustment request
Portland trustees of the Chamber of Commerce moved to ask the War Department for a 50 percent cut in specific duties in the Philippine Islands. They urged a telegram to San Francisco Los Angeles Seattle and Tacoma chambers to endorse Pacific Coast nominees for Interstate Commerce Commissioner and to learn if the plan is acceptable.
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War Department
Philippine Islands
Chambers of Commerce
San Francisco
Los Angles
Seattle
Tacoma
Interstate Commerce
No Friend of Otis Asks Lawton Command Change
Vancouver Oct 19 Editor Lettmour proprietor of the Manila American arrived aboard the Empress of Japan to urge General Otis replacement by General Lawton in the Philippines forces. He claims Lawton’s victories are hampered by Otis and presses for Lawton’s promotion.
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Vancouver
Lettmour
Manila American
America
General Otis
United States
Philippines
Lawton
Otis
Supreme Regent at Montreal visits Royal Arcanum
Montreal October 19 W Holt Apgar Supreme Regent of the Royal Arcanum in Canada is on an official visit to the membership A banquet and reception in his honor will be held this evening in the Masonic Temple.
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W. Holt Apgar
Royal Arcanum
Canada
Masonic Temple
London
the Mail
Cape Town
Saya
Deer Junction
Mafeking
Delagoa Bay
Bunn
Pretoria
Baron de Ginsberg
MAFEKING FIGHT AND BRISK COLONIAL TALE
The war Athens from London reports no major news from Natal with cavalry skirmishes near Ladysmith and Dundee. Pietermaritzburg and Durban prepare for raids, Kimberley Mafeking communications are cut off, and a railway armoured train repels Boers near Kimberley. Refugees flood Pietermaritzburg while Pretoria warns Rob inson skeptically about property confiscation. The Cape region notes battles near Bester’s station, the departure of the Queen for Gordon Highlanders, and Sydney dispatches planning Transvaal troops.
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Natal
Ladysmith
Dundee
Pietermaritzburg
Durban
Kimberley
Mafeking
Mifeking
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