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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
2
The banquet highlights cordial ties between American leaders and British figures. Speeches from Carnegie and others emphasize mutual economic goals, tariff shifts, and shared civil and religious liberties. London and New York chambers urge ongoing collaboration and cultural exchange.
The Irm ingham Chamber of Commerce holds a special meeting to discuss American trusts and passes a resolution urging the Government to act swiftly to protect British trade and commerce from U S driven control of the carrying trade. P Yates frames the resolution highlighting the menace to Britain and calls for imperial protection as a remedy.
The Daily Mail prints the first in a series on The American Trade Invasion. It argues the United States competes with British industry and criticizes English assurances as ignorance or ostrichism. The paper concludes Britain’s economic system rests on delusive theories increasingly contradicted by facts.
London dispatch reports the steamship St Paul docking in Southampton at 4 20 PM after four hours of fog delay near the Needles. No confirmation of a race with Teutonic or involvement of the American Line steamer St Paul. press van reached Queenstown at 12 16 PM and observers note confusion over any voyage rivalry.
The Manhattan and Bronx School Board votes to keep Martin H Ray as principal but orders charges by borough superintendents. A large rally supports Ray while the board also approves $3.5 million for new or expanded schools.
President McKinley's wife remains under careful watch at the White House as doctors report a comfortable night and a small gain in her condition. Brandy, eggs, and broth are given. solid food is not yet possible. The President spends long hours at her bedside and received several callers including Secretaries Long and Hill and other dignitaries.
The President cannot attend the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo on June 13 designated as President's Day. After Mrs. McKinley’s illness worsened following the tour, planners had hoped he would travel, but his presence is now deemed unlikely while she remains ill.
Consul General Guenther reports under May 1 1901 dated dispatch that Russia plans to remodel harbor works at St Petersburg and Cronstadt to meet modern needs. Cronstadt will be naval only and closed to merchant ships while St Petersburg remains the commercial harbor. Sebastopol’s commercial harbor moves to Feodosta on the Black Sea.
The Secretary of the Treasury announced purchases totaling 449 500 dollars in short term bonds for the sinking fund plus 333 100 dollars in short term 4s, 118 7952 dollars for 000 short 4s deliverable tomorrow at 113 8208 and 16 400 dollars in 3s.
Casper Crowninshield of Washington, son of Rear Admiral Crowninshield, chief of the Bureau of Navigation, is named a commercial agent at Castellamare di St. Italy, succeeding Joseph B. Heyer.
William J. Bryan spoke to the Jackson County Democratic Club on The Outlook criticizing the Supreme Court for its insular possessions decision. He warned the court could turn the republic into an empire and urged adherence to principles over expediency. The talk stressed constitutional liberty and party unity.
Ex Secretary of State John W. Foster discusses the insular cases in Washington. He supports the court’s ruling as practical for governing new territories, noting Congress holds power to regulate affairs in the Philippines and Puerto Rico. He argues the decision aligns with national needs after the Spanish War.
Illinois Representative Boutell forecasts rapid territorial expansion for the United States to include Cuba the West Indies and the Nicaragua Canal area. He argues for a Platt amendment and tariff rules tied to civil government in the Philippines and predicts refunds if duties are not specified by Congress.
Livingston of Georgia criticizes the Supreme Court rulings on insular cases arguing Congress may override the Constitution in Territories and that the Constitution’s authority is waning in Congress and executive departments. He warns such moves could eclipse reverence for the Constitution.
Government banquet in Wellington New Zealand honors the officers of the Brooklyn vessel with a formal tribute during a June 5 event. The gathering salutes service members and acknowledges their duties aboard the ship.
West Point reports the summary dismissal of two soon to be first class cadets, Stephen B. Verner of Syracuse and Charles B. Perry of Iowa, for falsely obtaining leave and then being found drinking at a Newburg bar. Fifty-six of fifty-nine appointees reported for entrance exams, with mental testing to begin tonight. Brig. Gen. F D Grant arrived to meet his son Cadet U S Grant as muskets fired salutes and a grand review marked the visit.
Washington June 5 The Naval Academy dismisses Calvin Joy Cressy a fourth class cadet from California after a court martial conviction for hazing conduct He was found guilty of violating the hazing act of 1875 and the superintendent approved the dismissal The cadet was caught forcing a junior to stand on his head to haze him to curb spread of the practice.
Secretary Gage mails a gold life saving medal to W W Griesser of Buffalo for rescuing a man from drowning during a 1900 harbor gale. Griesser swam through heavy surf to throw a line to a marooned swimmer near old piles, enduring severe injury and hours of danger.
Havana reports delay in official Platt amendment guidance from Washington causes friction at the convention led by Gen. Wood. A meeting was held to discuss the document as Conservatives hoped for instruction the Monday and Wednesday mail resumes. The debate centers on interpretations and whether to accept the amendment without further argument.
The Secretary of War decides to keep the Atlantic transport service ships, not sell them. After reviewing Sedgwick Crook and McClellan, the Board of Army Officers valued the vessels but advised retention for potential future use.
Major Sedgwick Pratt of the Artillery Corps is detailed for duty as a member of the Board of Engineers marking the first time an artillery officer serves on the board. Secretary Root approved the detail on Gen. Gillespie’s recommendation as part of unifying engineers ordnance and artillery in defense works.
Six New York artists will join the annual Richmond public art exhibit. F. Hopkinson Smith, Child Hassam, Charles arren Eaton, F. K. M. Rehn, Edward H. Pott hast, and Bruce Crane have accepted invitations to display their work.
The Brooke Iron Company cleared land near Reading for a new steel plant at Birdsborough. The main building spans 800 by 450 feet and will be among the nation’s finest. It aims to start operations within a year and hire many workers.
W. E. and F. B. Taylor sold the four story dwelling at 630 Fifth Avenue on a 28.8 by 131 foot lot to banker Henry Clews. He will remodel the house for his own occupancy after moving from 9 West Thirty-fourth Street and plans to convert the property into an office building.
Major General Chaffee and staff with two companies of the Ninth Infantry arrived in Manila aboard the Sumner. The party proceeded to Major General MacArthur’s guest residence at the Mailacanan Pal.
The Supreme Court revoked James J. Corbett’s liquor tax certificate after witnesses said whisky and cigars were served at Corbett's 1303 Broadway saloon on May 6 1900. Dante Inferno Exhibition Co also lost its license for 1900. Excise will seek 1600 dollars in double bonds.
In Babylon New York on June 5 Miss Agnes Ryan planned to wed Samuel Dow of Boston at high noon. Guests arrived and the bride wore white satin but Dow did not appear and sent no word. The jilting shocks the community and the bride vows vengeance. Don formerly resided in the area where he met her a year ago.
A Mare Island Navy Yard magazine containing about twenty tons of smokeless powder caught fire this morning due to chemical action. The powder did not explode. gas and smoke forced the magazine top off. The burning powder is distant from black powder and poses no explosion danger. The magazine, built in 1857 at a cost of about a thousand dollars, is now burning slowly with no reported casualties.
It will be a total loss. The fire is at the end of the island and no other buildings are in danger besides the magazine.
In Flushing L I Carl Gondeck three dies from swallowed camphor ball. Ball lodged in his throat and fumes suffocated him. Mother raced for a doctor but the ball could not be removed and the child died after great agony.
The United Service notes Capt Frank A Grant transfers aboard the McClellan to New York City then San Francisco and Manila for duty under General Philip Division of the Philippines. Capt Charles P Wheeler to Midvale Steel Philadelphia for seacoast cannon work. Lt Igwick Pratt to the Artillery Board. First Lt Louis C Wolf to Chicago for medical examination. Cadet John B Golden listed for appointment. First Lt William S Bradford resigns effective June 30. Capt Joseph T Dickman to Fort Leavenworth to join the examining board replacing Maj Frank Del Carrington.
Lieut. C W Dyson detached from the Massachusetts to report relief and return home awaiting orders. Lieut J L Gow detached from the Academy June 8 and ordered to the Massachusetts as relief of Dyson on temporary duty for the Illinois engineer board. Surgeons F J B Cordeiro and L W Curtis detachments and reassignments dated June 10. New commissions include Cc P Rees as Commander from May 1, F W Bartlett as Superinences Lieutenant Commander from April, L Chadwick Curtin Kalbach and McCantey Jr as Lieutenants from May 6, and BE 8 Bogert Fon as Surgeon from Dec 15 1900.
The Isla de Luzon sailed from Cavite to Iloilo. The Nashville and Celtic left Cavite bound for Sual and Sydney. The Dolphin arrived at Boston Navy Yard. The Michigan is at Harbor Springs. The battleship Illinois will depart Norfolk Saturday for an official trial off the New England coast. Poet Hannibal left Norfolk for Lambert's.
The navy lists new officers including Commander Lewis C. Heilner and Lieutenant Commanders Charles N. Atwater Harry Kimmell and George W. McElroy. Lieutenants Walter Crosley Walter McCormick Jonas Holden Earl Je Thomas Kearney Arthur MacArthur Jr Charles Tozer. Also noted are deaths and a Sailmaker advancing, with ranks and names partially legible.
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