30 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1902
Page
1
Republicans on the Ways and Means Committee privately agreed to draft a War Revenue Reduction bill aiming to repeal most war taxes totaling about 68 million dollars. They plan to begin formal work tomorrow and will focus first on reducing war taxes before addressing Cuba reciprocity and tariff relief with Cuba.
The advisory committee of the Greater New York Democracy declares a halt on unification for its members, signaling to ex-Senator David B. Hill and to Tammany Hall that no revival of Tammany-friendly reforms will be supported. The group cites distrust of Croker era leadership and urges independent Democrats to unite for non-partisan municipal government.
London commentary on Dr Kuyper and American English morals notes the archbishop's remarks on divorce, church and social norms while stock markets react to peace rumors. Canadian scouts and Boer mediation discussions are reported as Pretoria signals tighten. A Royal Academic dinner and theatre revival close the dispatch with cultural highlights.
A four story Cortlandt Street brick building at No 39 caught fire last night with flames roaring through the fourth floor and roof. Six firemen were severely burned or injured as a backdraft blew two captains and their hose team downstairs. Two ambulances and three surgeons treated the injured at Church Street station before transport to hospital. The blaze, possibly sparked by an explosion near stored varnish and explosives, was brought under control within an hour. Damages to the building and stock are estimated at 10000 dollars.
Victoria reports a new Klondike conglomerate discovery near Indian River Dawson with gold values from $1 to $200 per ton. John Hepburn secured options on 132 of 180 claims and says one optioned claim could yield 64 million dollars. He expects capital from Montreal New York and London to fund development over a century with twenty thousand stamps at work.
Berlin reports deny any German government involvement or approval of Dr. Kuyper’s peace proposals to Great Britain on South Africa. The German cabinet states it remains strictly neutral and unengaged in any action that resembles meddling in the matter.
The Colonial Government of Newfoundland renews for the present year the French Shore modus vivendi expiring December 31. Mr Chamberlain urged renewal to help settle imperial issues after the Boer War. The cabinet says the action shows Newfoundland’s cooperation in imperial policy and hopes redress of grievances will follow. It is seen as a final renewal, done to assist the imperial approach to France.
In the House of Commons A J Balfour signaled the upcoming introduction of a Redistribution of Seats bill to remedy anomalies. Gerald Balfour pledged a commission of inquiry to push drastic immigration legislation. The address in reply to the King's speech was agreed without division. The Overland Limited train to California departs Chicago at 8:00 p.m. via the Chicago & North-Western Union Pacific and Southern Pacific offices listed.
The article notes Moët & Chandon Champagne increases in 1801 exceed 100 percent of the combined rise of other champagne houses. It also mentions Moët & Chandon White Seal from the celebrated 1896 vintage remains popular worldwide.
An adjourned Washington meeting of Carnegie Institution trustees elected William E. Dodge to fill a vacancy, elected Hay temporary chair, and Walcott secretary. Carnegie announced a $10,000,000 gift of steel bonds to fund a national research institution in Washington, with Hewitt as board chair and Gilman elected president.
The Colombian Government fleet including the Boyaca Chucuito and General Campo engaged the insurgent steamer Padilla at Yeguala thirty miles from Panama at 1 pm. Darien and Gallan joined, fires directed by Chucuito pushed rebels toward shore, then ships retired to Panama arriving by 5 pm. Herrera’s revolutionary forces are at San Carlos forty miles from Panama. The Boyaca may sail again tonight. Florida ad copy follows.
A. Burlingame Johnson, formerly U S Consul at Amoy, describes northern Luzon as pacified and safe for unarmed travel, notes that most Filipinos in Negros favor American rule, and argues the chief issue is American acceptance of the situation, not insurrection. He cites coastal and inland conditions, mentions townships, river trade, and the role of ladrones, with Mr. Johnson criticizing recent criticisms of U S policy as outdated and misleading.
A. Burlingame Johnson, former U S Consul at Amoy, says recent reports of dire conditions in the Philippines are exaggerated. After years of travel, he asserts most islands are pacified and only a small minority oppose American rule. He blames domestic agitation and urges the United States to accept the Philippines as an international obligation.
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