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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
7
Rebels push toward Port au Prince amid fears of civil conflict as Nord Alexis forces tighten around the capital. General Canal and Legitime organize a public safety committee while foreign legations brace for possible evacuation and the presence of U S and French warships restrains violence.
Nord Alexis joined the Haitian army as a youth and gained fame for bravery. He married the daughter of President Pierrot, who died in October this year. After the 1876 Cacos War, a convention named Nord Alexis third president with Domingue and Saget as earlier presidents. He held war posts and served as minister of war, later exiled 1876 to 1878, and returned in 1879 before imprisonment under President Salomon. Nord Alexis became President of Haiti in 1962.
The narrative traces Haiti's repeated upheavals from the late 19th century through early 20th century. It chronicles deposements and rebellions, the rise and fall of Legitime Hippolyte Alexis Sam Nord Alexis, and a lengthy pattern of power shifts amid foreign recognition and domestic strife.
Washington reports that the State Department is not surprised by Haiti's provisional government. U S policy remains to proceed slowly, waiting for broad public support and stable governance before recognizing General Legitime's regime. The approach emphasizes stability and proven functionality before formal recognition.
North Sydney reports the French colony of St Pierre Miquelon has order restored after Admiral Aube docked a warship with 150 marines who will stay in barracks all winter. Governor Paul Didelot has arrested leaders of disturbances over free schools and preparations toward a school settlement. Catholics seek rights to send children to Catholic schools.
San Salvador reports an abortive uprising against the government with conspirators aiming to attack western barracks. Arrests began in Sonsonate as insurgents fled. martial law declared. Former Vice-President Alfaro linked as leader though abroad, while Barahona’s backers are implicated.
Vienna marks the diamond jubilee of Francis Joseph who became emperor in 1845. Masses Te Deum at St Stephen’s and other churches open a festival program. The emperor attends Hofburg service then rides through crowds in an open carriage as nobles and officials cheer.
A festival mass was held at the Catholic Cathedral in St. Petersburg today honoring Emperor Franz Joseph. The jubilee included grand dukes and honored guests with attendance by Russian officials and the diplomatic corps, including John W. Riddle, the American Ambassador.
Timothy J. Woodruff arrived back from Washington and Hot Springs looking well and happy. He explained his withdrawal from the Senatorship race in favor of Secretary Root as a move for party harmony. He quoted President-elect Taft’s wishes and said he was willing to step aside. Woodruff dismissed ambassadorship or Collectorship prospects, joking at the offer of a million dollars a minute. He added that friends would understand his retirement was not due to avoiding a fight.
Vice-President-elect James S. Sherman departed Utica for New York to be honored at a Republican Club dinner Friday night. He will then proceed to Washington to take his seat in Congress at the opening of the new session next week.
Vancouver declares foreign firms not registered in the province cannot use its courts. The full court voided a $12,060 judgment won by Lilly Bogardus & Co. of Seattle against A. R. Johnson & Co. of Victoria and Nanaimo in a salmon supply contract dispute with Japanese markets.
Reports from Charleston Raleigh Denver Seattle Columbus and Boston show Taft leading in some states and Bryan ahead in others. Official canvasses list vote totals for President Governor and lieutenant governor, with margins and party tallies across West Virginia North Carolina Colorado Ohio Massachusetts and related offices.
St Petersburg December 2 Premier Stolypin has withdrawn objections to M Iswolsky speaking before the Douma on the Balkans situation. The foreign minister is expected to state his position next week. Montreal December 2 Letters patent issued to A J Estes G S Hart F H Markey R C Grant W G Pugsiley of Montreal for Canadian Palace Car Company with 1 300 000 capital to build parlor dining and sleeping cars in Canada under rights from the American Palace Car Company of New York.
The State Board of Excise Commissioners ruled no on sale liquor within half a mile of Kings Park State Hospital on Long Island. Julius N. Burr tested the law by moving his hotel stock beyond the limit but lost on appeal. The board declined to interpret the ban in Burr’s favor.
The Russian Consul at Trieste reports that a Turkish boycott of Austrian goods has extended into Egypt and Albania and threatens to spread through the Mussulman world.
In Chelmsford England on December 2 Liberals suffered a severe parliamentary defeat. Conservative Captain Pretyman won the Middlesex division defeating Liberal candidate A H Dence with 6152 votes to 3587.
In Omaha on December 2, Mrs Rustin again took the stand in the Charles E. Davis murder trial of Dr. Frederick Rustin. She faced sharp cross examination over life insurance policies and recalled few nights at home before the death. Hannah Dineen testified about seeing a man resembling Davis near the Rustin house and collapsed under direct examination. Medical and technical witnesses described mutterings of Polly and morphine effects while autopsy results indicated the fatal shot was not self inflicted.
Washington reports the Third Assistant Postmaster General’s annual tally shows fiscal year 1908 costs of 424,544 for free transmissions through the mails and 57,000 for second class handling losses. The study cites abuses from premiums and bulk subscriptions and notes money orders earned 600,900 more than expenses.
Mrs. Jessie Mariani daughter of Mayor Tom L Johnson filed a motion asking that her divorce suit be heard at once. The petition notes the husband has not replied in six months and the motion was dated back three days. The case faces a ten day court sequence starting tomorrow amid rumors of a new romance behind the suit.
Philadelphia action on the habeas corpus appeal of Harry K. Thaw closed with arguments by ex Governor Stone and Asa Bird Gardiner. Stone argued irregularity in Judge Young's dismissal and that US courts can return a defendant to jurisdiction. Gardiner contended the writ was proper to quash and Thaw’s insanity voided bankruptcy proceedings. Court held case under advisement with an early decision expected.
General Pino Guerra commander in chief of the Cuban army arrived in Havana aboard the Saratoga returning from Europe. A flotilla of tugs and launches escorted him ashore and he declined to discuss plans for organizing the new Cuban army at this time.
Edward A. Drake of the Panama Railroad Company filed a U S admiralty suit in New York against the British steamer Georgie of White Star Line seeking 260000 damages for the loss of the Finance and its cargo after a November collision in the Main Ship Channel off Sandy Hook.
Yazoo remedy claims to cure itching burning bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days with a money back guarantee. The advertisement emphasizes a guaranteed cure or refunds.
The Crown withdrew the charge of attempted murder against Lord Sholto Douglas of Creston BR. after further inquiry by the province’s Attorney General. Mitigating circumstances were found and Mowbray blamed. the gun was likely discharged accidentally during a passion driven act. Also, hunters Kenyon and Kine were rescued from Oneida Lake after 34 hours stranded on a small island.
Francis J. Douglas editorial writer for The Boston Globe and former New York contributor died at his Boston home today after months of illness. Born in Georgia in 1867, he moved to New York early in life and later made Boston his home in 1888.
The Douma approved 2.9 million rubles for construction and maintenance of church run elementary schools. A separate bill providing 3 million rubles for secular primary schools is expected to pass. The funds supplement existing elementary education estimates in the regular budget.
St. Petersburg December 2 Major General Alexie retired was indicted by order of Admiral Dikoff Minister of Marine on the charge of plunder and having accepted bribes while in service. Alexieff, formerly of the Department of Marine Artillery, has been publishing sensational revelations about the Ministry of Marine in Novoe Vremya.
Jeremiah Donovan transferred title yesterday to Charles S. Cosgrove for an office building on Pine Street lot 2L12%8 feet with nominal consideration.
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