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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
17
The piece notes a shift as the Chinese campaign for greater commerce gains backing from the government and U S financiers. London bankers see Tang Shao Yi's mission as a catalyst, contrasting English financiers with earlier American hesitancy, while other powers advance their own enterprises in China.
Washington reports London dispatches show an American syndicate of prominent New York firms will participate in the £25,500,000 loan for the Hankow Szechuen Railway in China. The State Department notes no direct role in negotiations, but confirms awareness of the deal and China’s promise to favor American financiers.
In Superior Court Judge Henry S. Dewey loses a libel suit against five Good Government Association members. Damages sought were 76451.00. The defense won after a 35 minute jury deliberation. Dewey conducted his own case and cross examined himself on the stand. Judge Sherman posed four questions guiding the verdict. jury answered No on bribery, Yes on association’s good faith, No on damages if no malice. The verdict favored the defendants and Dewey filed exceptions.
In Washington on June 9 the Pacific Mail Steamship Co and Panama Railroad and Steamship Co said they would extend the rate division agreement from San Francisco to New York by way of the isthmus indefinitely. The War Department will study all aspects to decide if the through rate share for Pacific Mail warrants continuation. If no understanding is reached, sixty days notice of termination will be given.
A gold and silver medal was presented today to Governor Hughes by Charles E. Ogden of Rochester on behalf of the Lincoln Memorial Celebration committee. The gift honors his memorable Lincoln address in Rochester on February 12. The medal bears a bust of Lincoln and the motto Preserve Protect Defend.
Senator Dolliver's bid to lower duties on wool fails as Finance Committee maintains a firm majority. Wool growers and woollen manufacturers from East and West unite on protection, with Warren and La Follette delivering key speeches. La Follette accuses a woollen trust while confronting Smoot over tariff details as debate continues through night.
John Norris, chair of the American Newspaper Publishers' Association paper committee, told the Senate Finance Committee that free wood pulp and lower duties on print paper would let American mills match Canadian prices. The committee did not vote.
Albany June 4 Assemblyman Jesse Phillips of Allegany declined the office of Third Deputy Attorney General tendered by Attorney General O Malley. Phillips cited duty to his constituency nine years in the Assembly and said he would not evade responsibility. He chaired the Assembly Judiciary Committee which opposed the Hinman Green direct nomination bills.
Washington report details Charley Taft, the President's son, startling White House staff by arriving unannounced at dawn. He telegraphed his father in New York, rode an owl car to Washington, and quietly occupied a private room before his parents learned of the visit. The episode marks a rare intrusion into the presidential residence.
Police nab a man in Atlantic avenue taking letters from a private mail box of the Boston Bottle Wiring and Labelling Co. investigation tied a couple and a woman to the crime scene. A raid on a Yarmouth street address uncovered an opium resort. Read checks and mail from Boston to New Jersey banks showed extensive loss. One NY Life Insurance check for $248.90 linked to Louis Fetaner.
Gouverneur New York June coroner Drury reports strychnine found in Lefia Hamilton six teen at autopsy. He says he knows who bought the poison and where it was obtained. Purchase not in Degrasse as grand jury in Canton considers the case with a verdict expectedFriday.
Telegraphed dispatch from Baltimore notes Mark Twain, arriving in Bartimore, lodging at the Hotel Belvedere. He responds to a note about using a chapter from The Shakespeare Problem Restated without credit, calling it an oversight. He will address graduates at St Timothy's School in Catonsville tomorrow morning.
John W. Gates, aboard the Cunard liner Lusitania, said financial conditions in the United States were better than a year ago and would improve further. He criticized Washington over tariff actions and predicted a great prosperity wave once the tariff is settled.
Albany June William H Hotchkiss Superintendent of Insurance announced the appointment of Charles S Fowler as head of the Traders and Travellers Accident Company New York following a Supreme Court order that continued business would be hazardous to certificate holders creditors and the public This marks the first precedent under the new Insurance law. Also announced Charles S Woodman Brooklyn and Herbert S Clark West New Brighton named as insurance examiners.
Washington June 9 The plan to reorganize the military establishment includes forming a general supply department under a major general with divisions led by brigadier generals and would transfer clothing from the quartermaster to subsistence. The move faces strong objections from the quartermaster general and paymaster general who warn of loss of independence and practical burdens. The commissary general supports consolidation and suggests moving purchasing of medical and ordnance branches, a proposal faulted by the surgeon general and chief of ordnance for masking disadvantages to their departments.
The Senate weighs a dividend tax amendment led by Senator Bailey with Aldrich pushing to postpone, while the Finance Committee considers a corporate net profit tax as a substitute to the income tax. Leaders seek unanimous consent for a June 19 tariff bill vote and a timely decision on tax amendments.
Orville and Wilbur Wright with sister Katherine arrive in Washington to receive gold medals from the Aero Club of America in the East Room, Taft to present. About 150 guests, including scientists and officials, will attend a Cosmos Club reception and a White House presentation. The brothers will stay with the Cosmos Club and depart for Dayton that evening.
Washington June 9 Mr Culberson minority leader in the Senate issued a statement on Democratic attitude toward an income tax. He said Democrats met twice in conference on tariff and income tax with full attendance and a unanimous sentiment to back the Batley prepared amendment to be introduced by Batley. He believed no change in sentiment and expected Democrats to support the amendment and push prompt disposition tomorrow.
William Clausen a picture dealer filed for bankruptcy with liabilities of 20622 and assets 18129. Creditor list includes H Graves Co London 5741 William Waldorf Astor 32700 Martin W Littleton 2300 Iselin estate 5065. Judge Hand appointed Edward N Patterson receiver with bond 710 to run business ten days.
On rain slowed greens at Chevy Chase President Taft and General Clarence R Edwards lost by 4 up to Senator Bourne of Oregon and John Hays Hammond. Chicago reports Allan Lard travels 2000 miles to join Taft in a four ball foursome with Vice President Sherman and Walter J Travis as opponents.
Hy Telegraph reports Mme. Modjeska distributed theatrical mementoes this week. Only one item sold, a prompter copy of As You Like It once used by Rosa Lind, bought by Robinson Locke of The Toledo Blade. She bequeaths Rosalind to Gilda Varesi and Lady Macbeth costume to Margaret Ilington. Adrienne Lecouvreur manuscript goes to Charles F. Lummis.
Albany June 9 William I Derr of New York City appointed 24 District Inspector in the Public Service Commission transportation division. He succeeds Edmund Van Hosen who resigned for a State Engineer position. Derr will inspect the states steam railroads and previously held chief engineer and superintendent roles across major railroads including Erie New Haven Hartford Chicago Alton and Metropolitan Street Railway.
Justice Gaynor attacked street rail and subway financing in Manhattan calling out inflated per mile costs and private profits. He criticized Belmont and political favoritism, urged city ownership of future subways, and cited the Stelmway tunnel dispute as example of dishonorable dealings. Governors Hughes letter praised developing transit sites and fiscal safeguards for the city.
Missouri Railway implements a three cent fare in the state. Kansas City reports the move took effect yesterday. The Santa Fe and Cotton Belt railroads also posted notices of similar increases today.
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