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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1907
Page
8
In St Petersburg on June 17 the tables of the new elections show landlords gaining complete control of provincial electorates by redrawing boundaries on pre election vote data. Peasant representation drops sharply across many provinces, while urban and landholder influence grows, prompting fear of a coup and limited parliamentary authority.
Odessa reports that a mutinous Black Sea fleet of eight battleships eight cruisers and torpedo boats with about 5000 men halted plans to bombard Odessa and Caspian coast towns. Admiral Tsertsinsky ordered guns dismantled and crews imprisoned after mutinous signals.
In Odessa on June 17 the Union of True Russians staged a cathedral procession with Cossack band and banners after the Douma was dissolved. Police have detained over three hundred people, including professors and radical leaders, while authorities warn writers and report rising disorder and violence.
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports a manifesto signed by 180 former Left party deputies urges the public to remain quiet for the present.
In Moscow on June 17 the city remains quiet amid numerous arrests. Police have searched headquarters of professional leagues and unions. Newsboys crying the dissolution of parliament were arrested. Revolutionary groups suspend active tactics for now.
In Warsaw on June 17, newspapers report the new law reduces Polish representation to insignificance, causing deep gloom and indignation. Leading papers warn revolution is impracticable against Russia and Poles must appeal to Europe and America for public judgment.
The Hague June 17 delegates agree to appoint only four committees to study the four heads in the Russian Circular. Prospects of armament limitation fade as the U S defers initiative to Europe and Britain nor France are ready to move. Discussions continue on private property at sea and wartime indemnity as a possible compromise.
An Armenian, naming John Mooredean and Anton Leon, was arraigned in Liverpool police court on suspicion tied to the May 26 murder of Father Kaspar Vartarian whose body was found in a trunk in a New York lodging. The suspect claimed no knowledge and the case was remanded. Mooredean, possibly Mooradian, is among four suspects connected to the No 333 West 37th Street room rented to two Armenians named Paul and Sarkts.
In Paris the government lost a vote on a sugar clause in the wine bill with Caillaux pushing 65 francs per hundred kilos. After a suspension, the tax was lowered to 40 francs per hundred kilos by a 341 to 215 margin, and authorities moved to arrest winegrowers leaders including Marcelin Albert who fled.
Count Tolstoy has recovered from influenza and resumed his literary work at Yasnaya Polyana. He remains confined to his house due to age but shows good improvement after a period of serious concern.
Vienna June 17 The first Austrian parliament elected by general suffrage opened today amid crowds outside the building. Deputies arrived amid display of party and national symbols as citizens watched the historic event.
By Telegraph to The Tribune Rochester June 17 Mrs Ellison Warren and her eight year old child of Brooklyn were seriously hurt when the coupling broke in the west bound flyer of the Ontario and Western as the train stopped to let them alight at Lakeside station near here. They were hurled to the tracks below with Mrs Warren sustaining a strained back and severe injuries and the child badly hurt.
Washington reports say Marquis Ito and Japan’s Elder Statesmen urged recalling Viscount Aoki, Japan’s ambassador to the United States, after years of friction and a failed congressional outcome on the Japanese question. Secretary Hayashi and the Pacific coast Japanese leaders have opposed Aoki.
State Department officials and the diplomatic corps show interest in a recall of Viscount Aoki. Authoritative chatter says if Tokyo intends to recall him the news will not break through the Hochi and Ambassador Aoki discounts the report's credibility.
The Constitutional party adopts a statement regretting persecution of compatriots but emphasizes strong friendship and near alliance between America and Japan. It urges avoiding excess over unlawful acts and trusts a peaceful diplomatic settlement will be reached.
Members of the Japanese Press Association in this city adopted resolutions deprecating war talk in both nations after anti Japanese demonstrations on the Pacific Coast. They urged full enforcement of the favored nations treaty and preservation of Japanese rights while hoping representatives guard against unguarded expressions of war between the United States and Japan.
London dispatch reports The Times correspondent that Progressives failed to turn the San Francisco affair into a political issue. The national mood opposes dragging international questions into domestic party politics.
Orders from the quartermaster general in Washington require doubling the capacity of the army post near Honolulu and constructing a general store house with offices in Honolulu.
Washington reports the Navy Department, unable to secure American-flag ships, contracted with a New York brokerage for 15 000 to 20 000 tons of coal to Mare Island and Bremerton. The move provoked Merchant Marine League protests, but officials say it supports American industry by using American coal.
Washington reports senior Don Angel Ugarte representing the Honduran provisional government arrived to request presentation to Secretary Root and formal recognition as the country's diplomatic representative. Nicaragua may oppose. Davilla’s stance on presidency and federation plans adds tension. Zelaya's garrison remains in Honduras as regional plans unfold.
Governor Comer named ex-Congressman John H Bankhead to the United States Senate to serve the Morgan vacancy until the Alabama Legislature convenes July 1. Bankhead has sat in the House since 1887 and lost renomination in August to Richmond Pearson Hobson.
John H. Bankhead of Alabama has been appointed United States Senator to succeed the late John T. Morgan.
Veteran lawmakers aged about eighty - Senator Bankhead chosen as first alternate and eyed to fill Morgan’s unexpired term next month. The governor recognizes the will of the people while Bankhead, a self taught farmer and Confederate veteran, has built rivers and public buildings as a House committee member. He now serves on the Waterways Commission by Roosevelt’s appointment.
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