13 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1902
Page
1
London reaction on the Anglo Japanese agreement dominates coverage. Lord Lansdowne earns praise for action over words while critics warn of hidden liabilities. The pact links China and Korea with open door aims and mirrors Bismarck era alliances. Markets rally on bonds in Tokyo and Shanghai.
Washington February 12 Secretary Hay received Takahira the Japanese minister who noted the public signing of the Britain Japan treaty binding joint action to preserve China and Korea. The United States consent is not required but would likely be given. The pact aligns with State Department aims on Manchuria while Washington pursues free American access to Manchurian ports. The note underscores US commercial interests over politics in regional power shifts.
The passage states that American products may enter Manchuria at the same tariff rates as Russian goods and that American railroad and mining projects may operate freely there. It frames the new treaty as valuable support for the U S open door policy, noting Japanese, British, and Russian envoys are aware of this stance.
Berlin reports the National Zeitung compares the Anglo Japanese pact to the Triple Alliance and suggests the United States backs the anti Manchurian treaty. Vossische Zeitung views it as preserving Orient peace while Neueste Nachrichten sees more gain for Britain than Japan.
London February 12 Baron Hayashi Japan's minister says the treaty was not aimed at Russia but Manchuria falls under it. He says it preserves the open door and that no collateral treaties exist though a Japan Russia agreement may come with Britain's knowledge. He notes Manchurian talks involve Russia and the United States representing others.
News of the Anglo Japanese alliance signing reached a few diplomats in Peking. The move is seen as a major shift in Far Eastern politics and likely to block the Manchurian treaty. Chinese officials expressed satisfaction and praise for British prestige gains.
In the House of Commons Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman urged A. J. Balfour to explain the Anglo-Japanese treaty. Balfour promised to check for papers but believed no further statement was needed since published documents already showed the reasons for the agreement.
Yokohama reports Premier Viscount Katsura announces in the Diet that the Anglo Japanese treaty is signed, seen as an offensive and defensive alliance. Foreign Minister Kamoura confirms in the lower house. News fans enthusiasm across Japan. Also notes rapid NYC to Chicago to Cleveland rail schedule and travel ads for Tampa Bay Hotel climate guidance.
Berlin reports publish texts of Lord Prunefote’s final pro posal amid Anglo German notes on Cuba. The Reichsanzeiger outlines von Biilow and von Holleben communications to the Emperor, urging a collective note to the United States to reject armed intervention and push for a peaceful settlement with Spain.
London reports the German Emperor visited the British Ambassador in an early hour to announce Germanys planned official reply to Lord Cranbornes parliamentary remark. The move aims to influence US opinion on the eve of Prince Henrys visit. The Reichsanzeiger view is seen as incomplete. No details yet from Britain. Three Points ad notes Pennsylvanias railroad stations with fast trains to Chicago and St Louis.
Seven year old Henry Theiss died after being struck by a car owned by broker Edward R. Thomas at Convent Avenue and 130th Street. Thomas, who claimed the car was the White Ghost once owned by William K. Vanderbilt Jr., was arrested on homicide charges and bailed at $3,000. Eyewitnesses said the red three ton vehicle traveled up to forty miles per hour as bystanders and witnesses, including John Heaney, assisted the boy to J Hood Wright Hospital. The coroner planned an inquest for early next week.
Jacob L. Greatsinger president of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company spoke at the South Brooklyn Board of Trade dinner at the Montauk Club. He arrived late, wore rumpled clothes, and explained a Brooklyn elevated road blockade near Grand and Myrtle. He aided passengers at Myrtle and Navy streets then manually directed engine repairs before rushing to the dinner. He said on the incident it wasn’t much and he’s at home on a locomotive.
The German Emperor’s yacht Hohenzollern arrived quietly in New York waters. The vessel docked at Hoboken near the North German Lloyd pier, with Admiral von Baudissin and other officials receiving reports from Lieutenant Rebensburg. The ship’s Marconi system worked well and preparations began for Prince Henry’s arrival, with crew duty and limited shore leave planned.
After Mayor Low's representative and the citizens sub-committee left the yacht the press were told by Admiral Count von Baudissin that they did not stop at Bermuda due to weather. He answered in fluent English with a hint of a German accent. The piece also notes the Overland Limited train to California departs Chicago at 8:00 p.m. via several railroads with ads about ticket offices and Niagara Falls specials.
A New York City committee led by James R. B. Reynolds and including Gustav Schwab Alfred Mahan and others boarded the Hohen zollern to greet Count von Baudissin. Reynolds conveyed Mayor Low's regards and promised service. the admiral said he would visit the mayor tomorrow and thanked the group for the reception.
Berlin reports in the North German Gazette and other papers that English dispatches from New York are aimed at stirring discontent after the announcement of Prince Henry’s U S visit. The coverage suggests friction between nations and strains in diplomatic reporting.
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