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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1908
Page
4
Berlin reports astonishment at the Roosevelt administration and Admiral Evans permitting the fleet to circle the globe without a long rest. German admirals say vessels will be practically useless on return, preferring homeport, nonstop practice cruises to avoid damage.
The note from Wu, Chinese Minister, requests the great battleship fleet on its homeward cruise from San Francisco visit Chinese ports on its return. The decision rests with President Roosevelt, Secretary Root, and Secretary Metcalf and will be discussed at the upcoming Cabinet meeting. Navy officials warn that honors could delay fleet operations or hinder its return to New York before the end of the administration.
The press across Japan welcomes the American fleet invitation and praises the government for extending the invitation. Editors say prompt acceptance shows friendship and urge broader reception expenses to reflect lasting ties between the nations.
Two of the navy’s newest battleships the Nebraska under Capt Reginald F Nicholson and the Wisconsin under Capt Henry Morrell are expected to sail from the Pacific Coast with the Atlantic fleet on a world voyage. The Nebraska has been assigned to a forthcoming assignment as announced today.
The Atlantic fleet is prepared to accompany other battleships around the world. It is not yet decided if these two vessels will replace any existing ships or be added to the fleet.
Madrid dispatch says Queen Mother testified about letters from King Alfonso XII claimed by Elena Sanz’s sons. She paid 15,000 dollars plus 1,000 for Salmeron to destroy the letters, which the heirs now allege exist. Supreme Court to hear the matter.
Lisbon report: El Mundo Madrid statement about Prince Manuel’s wound requiring amputation, tied to the 1908 royal killings, is officially declared false. The denial clarifies no amputation is needed for the current king.
In Paris the Rousseau case and two accomplices reveal a skilled gang plundering incoming trans Atlantic mails. They claimed papers arrived by ordinary business channels, while New York reports show co defendant Butloss carrying 42000 in American securities from the Savoie mailbag. The Savoie left New York January 17 1907 and reached Havre January 24.
Peking March 23 Japan asked China to take steps to prevent a boycott on Japanese goods in China and to end the anti-Japanese agitation tied to the Tatsu Maru incident.
Reports from Lima Rome St Peters burg Madrid Peking and San Juan detail officials travelers and events. Pepper travels for US Commerce and Labor to Panama. Bishop Brent speaks in Rome. Ambassador Rid dle leaves St Petersburg for the Riviera. Maura denies Japanese-Spanish entente rumors. Executions alleged in reform crackdown. priests’ civil marriage ruling quashed for lack of federal coverage.
President Roosevelt directs the exclusion of La Questione Sociale of Paterson New Jersey from the mails and urges investigation of those who publish anarchistic material The Postmaster General’s order was received by Postmaster George Pollitt The Paterson case centers on an article urging murder arson and attacks on police and military targets The editors vow to continue despite the ruling
The 800 ton Mutsu Maru owned by Nippon Yusen Kaisha sank after colliding with the 696 ton Hideyoshi Maru two miles from Todohokko near Hakodate at 2 30 this morning. Of 244 passengers, most perished along with 48 crew members. Survivors were saved by Hideyoshi Maru and another steamer. The report notes coal and copper mines promoted by Rochette with capitalizations over 20 million dollars and a network of 60 branches in France.
The wedding of Prince Wilhelm of Sweden to Grand Duchess Marie Pavlona is fixed for May 8 in St. Petersburg. Wilhelm, second son of King Gustave, visited the United States last summer. Marie Pavlona is daughter of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich.
Berlin reports Emperor William and the Empress with Prince August and Princess Victoria will depart tomorrow for Corfu where the Emperor will spend his vacation.
Berlin March 23 The Emperor has spent hours daily for five days directing rehearsals of The Huguenots for the season finale at the Royal Opera He personally wielded the baton and gave singers direction on character interpretation during the sessions.
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