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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
5
Disturbed by Bulgaria’s military activity the Porte orders Turkish representatives abroad to press the powers and warns it will not assume responsibility if hostilities erupt. Czar Ferdinand and Cabinet retreat to a Rilo Mountains hunting lodge as Bulgaria faces international scrutiny.
In Paris M Standoff Bulgaria’s diplomatic agent says Sofia denies alarmist rumors of ultimatums or further mobilization. He cites prospects of peaceful adjustment through the international conference and notes readiness to pay compensation for the Oriental railroad and Eastern Rumelia. He questions a Belgrade report of a secret treaty with Austria Hungary and recalls Roosevelt’s letter to Prince Ferdinand.
London dispatch reports all men of the home fleet recalled from their ships on short notice, the reason unclear, triggering widespread excitement. In Montenegro six Austrian warships anchored near Spizza, within ten miles of Antivari, the Montenegrin seaport.
Great Britain and Russia have reached a draft agreement to be presented at a proposed European conference on the Balkan situation. The plan replaces Articles 1 to 22 of the Berlin Treaty with a framework recognizing Bulgaria's independence and fixing Bulgaria’s financial obligations to Turkey. Aims include settling the Oriental Railway and noting Austria Hungary’s annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
A long dispatch outlines proposed changes to the Berlin Treaty including Crete’s annexation to Greece and financial obligations to Turkey, with similar arrangements urged for Armenian provinces. It notes talks among Russia Britain France and Italy and discusses straits rights and equal ingress for foreign warships in peacetime.
In Kantao northern Korea Chinese troops and Japanese forces clashed after Chinese artillery fired on a Japanese police station. Casualties were reported as killed or wounded, with Japan seeking permission to cross into Chinese territory to pursue attackers. The Japanese War Office refused and Beijing received representations from Tokyo.
Japanese hosts launch elaborate greetings in Yokohama and Tokyo as Admiral Sperry and the American fleet enter Japanese waters. Officials plan a series of receptions, dinners, garden parties, and public entertainments with medals for every crew member.
Multiple dispatches report global events. The Russian cruiser Oleg is still hard aground after running ashore near Libau last Monday, with efforts focused on lightening the ship by removing her guns. In Porto Rico 800 cigarmakers win a pay raise of 1.50 per 1000 after a seven week strike aided by 4,000 from the International union. Mexico defeats Article 144 of the mining law, blocking foreign investment restrictions. Floods hit Sunping Haiping in Hongkong, leaving towns submerged and many homeless. Nicaragua notes Minister Luis F. Lorea leaves for Washington. Chollera cases rise in St Petersburg with 49 new cases and 36 deaths in 24 hours. Marquis Saionil entertains in Seoul as he travels to Tokyo and predicts Sakatanis restoration in cabinet after his arrival.
The American sixteen battleships escorted by Japanese ships will enter Yokohama harbor on October 17 amid elaborate ceremonies. Flags will fly together, lanterns will light up, and 3,500 sailors will receive shore leave daily. Admiral Sperry and staff tour Tokyo’s Shiba Palace with imperial escorts.
News from Washington reports Japan preparing a cordial reception for the US fleet upon its arrival, easing friction with the Mikado government. Sperry is not expected to issue statements until formal Mikado greetings arrive, and shore leave will be limited to prevent incidents.
Berlin reports the Busley balloon with two aeronauts rescued ten miles northwest of Heligoland after a 450 mile drift across the North Sea. Plauen and Hiergesell remain missing while the Banshee Condor and Belga lead the contest standings.
For Misses and Girls on two piece sailor suits in blue red or brown serge with sailor collars shield cuffs braided trim and silk tie ages 6 to 14 years price 4.96. Three quarters length winter coats in fine mixtures with notched collar tailored sleeves lined with tailor's serge ages 4 to 14 price 4.96. Neck waist dress in Panama blue black or brown with box pleat rolling collar plaid trim silk tie ages 6 to 14 price 5.94. Panama skirts new pleated model 32 to 37 inches priced 4.96. Silk raincoats in plaids or stripes blue green or red ages 6 to 16 years.
Inventory prices show flannelette pajamas at 94 cents and 1.44 dollars. Imported blanket robes quoted at 5 dollars elsewhere and 3.48 here. Silk suspenders priced at 1 dollar elsewhere and 68 cents here. Flannel shirts range from 1.44 to 4.48 dollars.
Nicholas Tchaykovsky, freed by government on a 25000 ruble bond, moved from the Fortress of St Peter and St Paul to the central political prison. He will stay there until bail is deposited. His daughter struggles to raise the funds and seeks help from English friends.
A substantial American delegation arrives in Saragossa amid honors from Spanish authorities as the city hosts celebratory events and officials greet the visitors with formal ceremonies. Local leaders emphasize friendship and cultural exchange.
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