Castro Peace Envoy Sets Europe Mission to Settle Venezuela
President Castro of Venezuela travels aboard the French steamer Guadeloupe to Bordeaux after arriving in Santander. He aims to settle Venezuela's international quarrels including the asphalt dispute with the United States and prospects talks with France and Holland. His health is good and he may consult European doctors for a possible operation.
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No Stay at Bordeaux for Castro Landing
Paris permits President Castro to land at Bordeaux only if he seeks medical or surgical treatment in another country or if his condition is critical. France plans to issue expulsion order on arrival, effective if surgery is performed, unless he apologizes and makes amends demanded by the French government. Unforeseen circumstances could alter the plan.
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Friendly German Attitude Toward Castro Manifests in Berlin
Berlin reports a cordial German Foreign Office stance toward President Castro. Officials say if Castro appears officially he will receive courtesy, though it is believed he will visit Berlin privately for surgical care. Dr. Israel, the Berlin physician, remains in the city and will not travel to Bordeaux. Castro is expected to arrive in Berlin by week’s end.
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Attacks on Boni Force Custody Case In Paris Court
Paris court hearing over Count de Castellane's bid to place his three children in his mother's care. M. Juliermier argues motive is hatred of Princess de Sagan and defends her as fit guardian. M. Rousset counters, urging custody stay with the mother and decrying the count's aims as vindictive. Next session set for December 16 for rebuttal by M. Bonnet.
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Funeral of Kuang Hsu Marks Blend of Old and New Customs
Peking reports estimate funeral costs for the Emperor and Empress Dowager at about 4.2 million dollars to be borne by state bodies and the late Empress Dowager’s treasury. The procession drew thousands of mourners and soldiers, with foreigners now allowed to view the rites, signaling modernizing changes amid traditional ceremony.
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Quiet in Gonaives as Cape Haitien reports uprisings
United States cruiser Tacoma returns to Cape Haytien from St Marc and Gonaives where calm prevails French cruiser Cassard to replace Duguay Trouin which sails to Havana General Simon to decide on reconvening the National Assembly or new elections in January In the north several towns including Port de Paix Hinche and Jean Babel have revolted with Robillard moving from Plaisance to Gonaives to quell unrest Exiles in Kingston report Firmin followers leaving Jamaica for Port au Prince while General Alexis plans to buy a home there The Ring and the Man author and heroine are to attend a Christmas Eve party next Sunday’s Tribune features an instalment.
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Commons in Night Session Passes Hops Bill
London Dec 10 The House of Commons began all night sittings to finish business before holidays. The hops bill won the second reading at 3:30 am and is expected to become law on April 1, 1909. It imposes marking and weight rules and a $100 fine per bag for violations. The measure targets German hop imports and may affect German growers.
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House of Commons
Germany
Culgoa Arrives at Colombo for Fleet Preparations
The American supply ship Culgoa reached Colombo this morning from Cavité. Preparations for entertaining the battle ship fleet are nearly complete.
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Wright Demonstrates Airship Safety Device at Le Mans
Wilbur Wright completed a series of successful flights in Le Mans with four members of the British Aero Club as passengers. He used for the first time a horizontal chain between the two propellers to maintain equilibrium and provide a safe landing if a propeller chain breaks.
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Anglo German War Predicted by Rhodes in Mexico City
Frederick J. M. Rhodes, cousin of Cecil Rhodes, reports that leading British military and public figures foresee a war between Britain and Germany within two years. Rhodes, returning from England, says opinion is unanimous on inevitability and urges immediate declaration of war for England’s benefit.
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Germany
Frederick J. M. Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes
England
Czar Denounced in Douma Tonight
In St Petersburg the ultra reactionaries showed their stance at an extra Douma session attended by Minister Shipoff. M. Markoff denounced the Emperor and ministers as a criminal government amid wild opposition applause. The interpellation urgency was voted down. Ultra reactionists reportedly disapprove Stolypin policy.
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M. Khomyakoff
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Porto Franco bill adopted by Douma in Russia
The Douma voted by a large majority to enact the Porto Franco bill placing duties on imports into Transbaikalia and the Amoor territory. The measure aims to revive Russian commerce and industry as Minister M. Shipoff spoke on its necessity, noting its relevance to American trade with Vladivostok.
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Three Dreadnought Warships Planned for Austria Hungary
Vienna reports growing hope for Turkish compensation while Austria Hungary resists territorial claims. Constantinople signals possible financial settlement as Pola naval authorities plan to build three 20,000 ton dreadnought style battleships.
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Pope resumes audiences as health restored in Rome
The Pope, greatly restored in health, resumed audiences today. The Duchess of Norfolk presented to the Pontiff a set of gold chalices donated by 40,000 Catholic women of Great Britain. Archbishop Glennon of St. Louis was welcomed with a farewell audience and offered the gold medal issued by the American Government for heads of states who attended the St. Louis Exposition.
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Great Britain
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St. Louis Exposition
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New York
Egypt and the English by Douglas Sladen reviewed
A London review of Douglas Sladen's Egypt and the English argues the book blends travel with politics. It notes Sladen warns of rising Egyptian nationalism, discusses Cairo clubs, the Khedive, and Sir Eldon Gorst, and praises his examination of Sudan and Ottoman reform alongside Britain's imperial stance.
Quaint Colonial Tea Tables At Fifth Gallery
These reproductions mimic genuine Chippendale and Hepplewhite designs. Prices start at 9 dollars and go up to 35 dollars for a range of patterns in the Fifth Gallery, New Building, with proper packing and shipping offered on request.
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New Building
Picturesque colonial secretaries and desks
A shop advertises a wide selection of secretaries in Sheraton and Colonial Empire styles. It highlights lattice and trellis mullioned pieces with old-time pediments, inlaid Women's Desk options, and Honduras eggshell old colonial mahogany reproductions starting at $24 at Seventh Gallery New Building.
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