04 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1907
Page
1
Ambassador Viscount Aoki is ordered to return to Tokyo to report on the immigration issue and U S relations. He says the move signals no unhappiness and he may visit the Pacific Coast before sailing, with further inquiries planned from Japan.
The annual message of President Roosevelt was read in both houses. Attendance diminished but remained strong as senators and representatives followed the text. The tariff and currency sections drew the most attention, with praise for financial proposals and naval pay increases.
Reports from Tokico indicate Viscount Aoki, Japan's ambassador to the United States, will depart Washington soon. If he does not return, Baron Kaneko or Baron Chinda are favored successors. Baron Chinda is known in America for his education and efforts on immigration.
Chozo Koike Japanese Consul General here for eleven months departs with Mrs Koike for San Francisco to assume a similar post. He comments on Viscount Aoki recall saying no break in US relations and that passport actions are not war but a change of ambassadors.
Lieutenant Governor Chanler urged parallels between Hughes and Cleveland at a Waldorf Hotel dinner, praising Hughes as a duty‑ful Governor and citizen while noting shifting public opinion shaped by small towns. Controller Glynn closed with political anecdotes and a banking panic remark.
Secretary Root reports William F. Walker the embezzler sailed November 14 from Ensenada toward Santiago. He was treasurer of the New Britain Savings Bank and looted about $560,000 in securities and $75,000 from the Connecticut Baptists fund. Once a respected pillar of the First Baptist Church of New Britain, his defalcation ended a sixty three year career. A large reward is believed to be outstanding for his capture.
In Constantinople on December 4 authorities reported a major Armenian banking and commercial house in Stamboul suspending operations due to U S monetary strains. Liabilities exceed $1 000 000 with assets lower. Several local firms were affected but the Ottoman Bank intervened to avert a wider financial collapse.
The President's message to Congress calls for emergency currency with safeguards, tariff reviews post elections, removal of wood pulp export duties with Canada, party financing limits, and a national incorporation act for railways. It urges stronger anti trust enforcement, regulation of interstate business, postal savings banks, and a graded tax system. It also covers workers compensation, eight hour day, compulsory investigations, child labor laws, farm and forest policies, mineral rights, and naval readiness. The text also notes steps toward Cuban elections and a forthcoming full message.
Washington dispatch reports strong indications the Republican National Convention will be held in Kansas City with Missouri chair and Kansas City mayor Neff pushing the claim. Chicago withdraws, Denver and St. Louis remain, Illinois delegation to present Chicago claims. The national committee will decide the time and place this weekend, with late June favored.
London papers study President Roosevelt's message with interest but restraint. The Times criticizes its currency proposals. The Daily Telegraph lauds the breadth and optimism. The Standard and Daily Mail note unfocused points and California state clashes. Berlin papers publish the text but offer no commentary.
Atlanta dispatch reports Bishop Turner of the African Methodist Episcopal Church announcing his marriage to Laura P. Lemon. Lemon had been Turner's secretary and formerly married to Rev. Powell, a minister in Turner's diocese. Bishops had forbidden the union in June, and Turner faces General Conference discipline next May. The couple departed Atlanta for the North.
Washington reports the Democratic Senators elected Texas's Culberson as caucus chairman with McCreary as vice chair and Owen as secretary. The group set up a steering committee to shape minority strategy on committees and legislation amid party factional debates. A House caucus also discussed forcing tariff action this session.
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