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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1902
Page
1
Negotiations over the Panama Canal treaty stall over a proposed annuity. Colombia seeks about 600000 annually, while the United States offers less than a quarter of that, risking congressional rejection and a renewed scramble with the Colombian Congress upon reconvening.
A farewell reception at City Hall followed a luncheon at the Hardware Club honoring Dr. Adolf Lorenz. Aldermen Walkley Sullivan and Stewart presented engrossed resolutions, with officials including Mayor Low and District Attorney Jerome in attendance. Lorenz thanked New York for the welcome and praised American charity and medical service.
London dispatch reports Morocco crisis as European powers weigh intervention. Sultan Fez battle and Moorish Pretender shift signal desperation. Madrid anxious. Paris calmer though wary of fanaticism spreading. Germany and Italy on edge. British naval precautions possible. Also notes trusts growth in Germany and Carnegie proposed Watt memorial funding. Delhi Arts Exposition notes Viceroy speech. Durbar preparations. Anglo American Tobacco Trust plans German competition with coupon premium. Marvel Jones and Faber wedding at St George's.
Dr Adolf Lorenz arrived at 12 40 this morning and boarded the Ces tic for departure today joining Dr Miller Dr Joseph Brittauer and Mrs Brit taurer. He plans winter travel to the West Indies and return to Vienna praising American people and theatres. Ad for Eagle Almanacs 1905 announces new sale of guide to New York City.
The Hamline University board announces an endowment of 230000 raised mainly in Minnesota. Major contributions come from James J. Hill and M G and J I Norton of Winona. Also noted: travel ad for the Golden State Limited to California from Chicago with tickets at 401 Broadway.
Alfred T. White and Dr Truman J Backus of Brooklyn step down from Reform Association posts amid Secretary Goodwins attacks on the Municipal Civil Service Commission. Rumors say ex Mayor Schieren and Robert Ogden may resign next. The executive committee list and chairman Jacob F Miller are noted.
Tangier dispatch says rebels infested Fez cut the aqueduct leaving the city nearly without water. If Kabyle tribesmen fail to march to Fez within three days the sultan may surrender. Britain France and Spain vow to maintain the status quo despite possible dethronement. The revolt spreads as Moors display photos of the sultan in ridicule. The sultan urged nobles to persevere, promising imperial troops will prevail.
Telegrams from Tangier report Raselma fortress abandoned by Sultan's troops. The Pretender negotiates with nearby tribes to aid Fez, while Madrid views the Moroccan situation as serious but not desperate. Foreign Minister Abarzuza offers a hopeful update. Premier Silvela notes no expected complications from other powers.
Washington reports Associate Justice Shiras of the U S Supreme Court will retire this winter though exact date awaits disposal of cases argued and reargument. He plans to retire during the current Congress session so his successor can be confirmed before adjournment. The Buffalo Limited leaves New York daily at 12 50 p m arriving Buffalo at 11 00 p m via New York Central.
A metallurgist dies of apoplexy during heavy city crowding on an elevated area. Four state railroad commissioners announce a plan to relieve crush after an official inquiry held at City Hall.
Charles Wessel a 67 year old metallurgist residing at 251 West 87th Street collapsed and died of apoplexy on a packed Ninth Avenue elevated train near Liberty Street as it approached Cortlandt Street. Police and an ambulance restored order after guards, patrolmen, and reserves secured the car and platform. Wessel left a cryptic will indicating 20000 shares in the International Smelting and Refining Co. total holdings. he had lived with his wife and sister, leaving two children Charles A. and a daughter married to Dr. Roger Mead. He was connected with Riverside Metal Co and the International Smelting and Refining Co. and the American Nickel Steel Co.
A crowd of women shoppers on the Sixth Avenue elevated platform at Twenty third street stirred when a woman fainted. An ambulance from New York Hospital removed Miss Augusta Johnston, 35, of 253 West One hundred fifty third street. She recovered and went home.
Panama December 30 The Colombian army has been reduced to fifty thousand men by a recent national decree. Government commissioners report from surrendered revolutionists that 23 field pieces 6 823 rifles and over 1 000 000 rounds of ammunition have been received not counting that on board steamers Censorship on cable messages has been abolished.
Rio Janeiro reports the protocol of the extradition treaty between Brazil and the United States has unanimously passed both houses. The action completes a bilateral agreement shaping extradition procedures and legal cooperation between the two nations.
Victoria reports the Iyo Maru docking with five thousand tons of general cargo for the United States. A riot in Singapore left police injured and two officers captured. Chinese security forces fired during a rescue attempt, killing two officers and wounding one, with thirty Chinese wounded before the police were freed.
The year 1902 featured major events in the United States England Germany and France. The U S president hosted Prince Henry of Prussia at the White House while Edward VII became king and emperor. The German emperor christened the yacht Meteor, Rochambeau statue unveiled in France, Moet champagne featured at all functions, marking a global showcase of renom.
The State Railroad Commission opened a multi day inquiry at the Fifth Avenue Hotel into city transportation, gathering data on elevated and surface lines. Officials plan private sessions to review train sheets and car service, aiming to relieve overcrowding and improve facilities.
The State Railroad Commission heard complaints about inadequate local transport and eyed immediate relief within days. A broad coalition including the Merchants Association, real estate and property owners groups, and civic bodies urged faster improvements to surface traffic and elevated lines. The board, in semi judicial form, affirmed its power to act and promised recommendations soon.
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