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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1909
Page
34
Paris dispatch notes rising unease over Crete amid four-power protection. If France England Russia and Italy withdraw their troops, Greece and Crete may face war with Turkey, with Young Turk leaders seeking conflict to bolster the new regime.
Constantinople June 19 The Minister of Foreign Affairs told the Chamber of Deputies that Turkey would not yield Crete and would make any sacrifice to maintain sovereignty. He said the government would not interfere with the privileges granted the Cretans by the powers, who demand Crete not be annexed or occupied by Greece. Negotiations on the subject continue.
The Roseraie at Bagatelle in Paris hosts fifty thousand roses in full bloom as an international jury awards prizes for new yearly varieties. The Jean Note captures the Grand Prix de Bagatelle, Mme Ségend Weber wins best foreign bred rose, and Frau Oberhergartner Singer earns a prize.
Cholera cases rise toward last year’s peak in St. Petersburg as 53 patients were moved to hospitals today, bringing total cases to 176. Seventeen suspects were sent to hospitals and ten deaths occurred in the 24 hours to noon.
The body of the English author and dramatist St John Hankin was found in the River Ithon near Wandérindod Wells Wales after he left a sanatorium two days earlier. A coroner's jury ruled death by own action, noting he had tied dumbbells to his neck to ensure drowning and left a note to his wife mentioning a pool in a river to find rest. Hankin born Southampton September 25 1969 educated at Malvern and Merton College Oxford. He contributed to The Saturday Review The Times and Punch and published Lost Masterpieces Three Plays with Happy Endings among other works.
Henry George Jr visits Yaenina Polyana to meet Count Leo Tolstoy. The count warmly receives him and expresses admiration for the elder George's economic ideas.
In Helsingfors on June 19 the emperor’s envoy reported a British steamer Woodburn was fired upon by a Russian torpedo boat at Pitkips Pay after approaching too near the rendezvous of Emperor Nicholas and Emperor William. The Woodburn’s engineer Cotne was slightly wounded.
London dispatch reports foreign affairs tranquil with focus on the Chinese railway issue. Sir Edward Grey and the American Ambassador are urged to settle terms, with Britain France Germany and American financiers aligning under an open door principle. The piece praises the ambassador for open door diplomacy.
London reports the Hiandel Mendelssohn festival opened with a massive rehearsal at the Crystal Palace featuring a 3000 voice choir and 1000 musicians led by Dr. Cowen. The event follows the English Church pageant at Fulham and precedes plans for next week’s Chester Colchester performances. An American Challenge Cup polo match and other entertainments attract wealthy visitors.
The London stage features Charpentier Louise at the Opera and Conan Doyle Fires of Fate at the Lyric with vivid set pieces. Martin Harvey presents The World and His Wife with Henry Ainley, Nerigne to appear at the Aldwych, and Beerbohm-Tree's Shakespearian fortnight at His Majesty's. Maud Allan signs for a US tour in 1919. A Shakespearian festival at His Majesty's runs two weeks with Benson’s company offering Richard II and cast members including Shylock and Ophelia performances.
A French produced drama shows a workman and his wife at a wake when a will dispute triggers a murder plot. The lethargic mother-in-law awakens as the workman destroys the will, leading to strangulation and a police misdirection before the couple resumes funeral preparations. The piece, by Pierre Pointu, earns noted success.
Paris reports Etienne Boutroux the French philosopher and Institute member has been chosen as Harvard College lecturer under the Cercle Francais. He will give eight philosophy lectures and a public course on Pascal Comte's Essence of Religion and the modern French philosophical movement.
Paris reports the South of France earthquake caused damage estimated at 8,000,090 dollars. The casualty toll and exact sites were not fully disclosed, but officials expect broader economic impact across the affected regions.
London dispatch notes Liberal opposition to land taxes and mineral levies remains limited as Radicals and Whigs rally behind the budget. Prime Minister may seek a middle ground while naval, trade signals bolster Liberal hopes amid a strong government majority.
A Paris dispatch lists Americans visiting Paris including J. J. Hoyt M. Newell Augustus C. Gurnee and others who plan a Brittany motor tour. Amb. John G. A Leishman and Mrs Leishman join, with many social figures at a Duke of Leuchtenberg dinner and gatherings featuring Stuyvesant Fish Rhinelander Grant Munsey and Jay Gould.
Paris publishers release Contes de Caliban by M Emile Bergerat and Le Conte des Maremmes by Valentin Mandelstamm. Frére Empereur by Frederic Loliée profiles Duc de Morny with family archives. Marcel Prevost's Pierre et Therese explores marital loyalty versus moral duty. Souvenirs du Chevalier de Cussy Vol II profiles garde du corps diplomat. Alfred Mezieres De Tout un Peu surveys Paris salons of the Second Empire. Byron's marriage request is among noted salon incidents.
Paris reports the French army studies dogs for wartime battlefield search of wounded soldiers. In Nancy experiments, a group of canines located wounded soldiers across rough terrain, with two dogs proving highly effective and assigned to the medical corps. Further training tests will follow to refine operations.
Special dispatch notes the King's active public service and social leadership. He aided Secretary Jaldane's territorial army, helped recruit across shires, and will present colors at Windsor for 108 units as the force nears 300,000. Diplomatic events with the Czar, Empress, and Douma figures loom amid a bustling social calendar including Ascot with large American presence and lavish engagements.
St. Petersburg June 19 The meeting of Russian and German rulers in Pitkipas Bay ended with no major shifts in policy. Russia reaffirms friendship with England without breaking ties to Germany and says it will not adopt an anti German stance. The extended discussion between Emperor William and Stolypin attracted most attention, while the Woodburn incident near the Standart prompted a Russian naval explanation of recent orders and a torpedo boat engagement resulting in damage and injuries.
Secretary of State Velez announced Cuba would not assume part of Spain’s colonial debt, saying the move conflicts with the Cuban Constitution. He urged continued friendship and a commerce treaty while noting no danger to Cuba Spain relations. Madrid reaction suggested surprise and divided views among officials.
London June 19 Russian members of the Douma led by M Khomyakoff and Prince Trubetskoy arrived in Berlin en route to London for a private, unofficial visit. They plan university tours and city trips, saying the trip aims to improve cross nation understanding and dispel fears of Indian policy. In England labor leaders denounced a Russia visit and prepared a Trafalgar Square protest on July 18.
Viborg June 19 Pilot Heikkila in an interview says the steamer Wood burn was backing as ordered when a torpedo boat and a destroyer opened fire. Heikkila asserts the attack followed command signals from the torpedo craft.
The State Department formally protested to Cuba over large arms purchases from European firms without U S manufacturer bids. The latest deal involved 1 00 Mauser rifles bought in Germany. No reply yet, but Washington expects Cuba to invite U S bids on future large orders.
In Nantes on June 19 a new Russian dirigible named the Russia, built for the St. Petersburg government, completed two successful trial flights carrying nine passengers each.
St Petersburg reports former Vice President Charles Warren Fairbanks has written to Ambassador Riddle indicating plans to visit St. Petersburg soon and then travel to the Far East where he is currently stationed.
Financial World reports steel plants running at over eighty percent of capacity with orders pouring in. Steel stock near its historic highs despite Paris listing doubts. Tariff and tax debates in Congress seen as favorable to commerce, with improved railroad earnings and dividends ahead.
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