Congress Returns to Session After Securing Guarantees
Fragmentary OCR hints at debate over guarantees about Congress functions scope and probable action. No clear entities or dates available.
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR hints at debate over guarantees about Congress functions scope and probable action. No clear entities or dates available.
Belgrade on Oct 7 reports the government protesting Austria Hungary's actions in Bosnia and Herzegovina and calling for volunteers. An office for enlistment was opened in the city square as Belgrade and Moscow students rally to resist annexation and raise funds for a war effort.
Paris reports Turkey urges powers to examine measures for reestablishing legal order in Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia while Britain and Russia clash over Berlin Treaty revisions. Isvolsky defends Russia’s stance, seeks compensation, and notes seeking France support. Britain opposes a full conference, aiming to limit scope to protect Turkey.
British and Austrian discussions center on the 1871 Berlin protocol and potential changes to Balkan rule. France, Italy, and Russia signals weigh against unilateral shifts as Crete's status under a High Commissioner evolves, with Greek unionist pressure and Turkish sensitivities shaping a cautious, multilateral approach.
Petersburg reports Turkey aligns with Russia on convening a congress of powers for a general revision of the Berlin treaty. It is believed the idea will be approved by all signatory powers, though protests against the Pulgarien are noted.
Constantinople reports the Council of Ministers will protest Austrian annexations of Bosnia and Herzegovina through the Austrian Embassy. Tewfik Pasha says Turkey opposed Bulgaria's independence and urged a Berlin Treaty conference while Britain France and Russia oppose Bulgaria's actions. The government denies troop mobilization, cites army reforms, and notes arms shipments to Adrianople and Salonika. Public displays favor England and some demand war with Bulgaria, while officials seek calm and an international conference to address grievances.
Rome reports the Italian Cabinet knew of Austria’s plans days before Tittoni and Isvolsky met on September 29 at Desio. They pressed for three demands: withdrawal from Novipazar, evacuation of the protectorate over Montenegro, and full restoration of the Berlin treaty protections. Austria has begun pulling troops from Novipazar but has not fulfilled the other demands.
A fragmented report outlines Crete's long history of revolt and bloodshed between Christian and Muslim communities, noting past Greek-Turkish conflict and external powers' involvement. It warns of a potential coup d état by Crete’s government with or without High Commissioner Aimis, and cites lingering tensions since the Graeco Turkish war.
Pittsburg reports say E. H. Harriman will assume control of the West Side Belt Line the Wheeling and Lake Erie and the Wabash Pittsburg terminal. L. F. Loree of the Delaware and Hudson is named temporary president with Worthington, former Wabash east of Toledo manager now receiver, to oversee the transition and return after inspection.
In Washington on October 7 Senator Hemenway of Indiana stated President Roosevelt would not make campaign speeches. The White House reportedly has the President staying out of active campaigning, believing Taft's victory to be likely. Roosevelt has advised friends he may help if needed and has been in close contact with Republican committees and labor leaders.
Lieut. Gov. Chanler addressed a large Oneida audience claiming he is a farmer a granger and a town supervisor. A reception followed on the fair grounds and another gathering was held at the Elks Club afterward.
At an adjourned convention in Brooklyn the Seventh Congress District Republicans nominated William R. A. Koehl. In the Third Senate District adjourned convention the Republicans nominated William Boardman for State Senator.
Taft and Bryan met at the Chicago Association of Commerce dinner where hailing hands and nonpartisan speeches marked the occasion. Roosevelt told Senator Hemenway he would not campaign. Hughes spoke in Lincoln amid ovation. New York governor expected Republican win. Georgia held state elections with Democrats briefly challenged by Independence Party. Brown led Democrats for governor with about 50 000 votes to Carter's 30 000 from Independence Party. turnout light. County and congressional conventions occurred in New York and Manhattan with Independence League plans. President Parsons headed to Washington for Roosevelt talks.
In Chicago, William Howard Taft and William Jennings Bryan shared a cordial event with mutual praise for each other. Both candidates thanked the Chicago Association of Commerce and spoke on unity, progress, and the role of commerce in growth while avoiding campaign rancor.
Special to The New York Times reports Joseph M. Brown, Democrat, won the Georgia governorship over Yancy Carter by an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 votes. Voter turnout was light, likely under 50 percent, with returns showing limited total turnout and an emboldened view on a disfranchisement amendment.
At adjourned Republican conventions Hugo Duras a lawyer won the Twelfth Congressional District nomination. John E McLain a flour merchant was chosen for the First Assembly District and Patrick J Conroy an insurance man was nominated for the Fourteenth Assembly District. An adjourned Democratic Convention in the Twenty eighth District nominated Jacob Levy a lawyer of 1885 Lexington Avenue.
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