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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
8
London May 2 A grand state ball at Buckingham Palace celebrated M Fallieres president of the French Republic. King Edward hosted the guest amid enthusiastic crowds after a day of royal entertaining reflecting strong pro continental alliance sentiments and strategic military reflections on Britain France relations.
Cartago Costa Rica May 26 The Central American Court of Justice opened yesterday afternoon as a result of the Washington Peace Conference. The arrival of representatives from Salvador Guatemala Honduras and Nicaragua created much enthusiasm with United States and Mexico also being involved.
From The Tribune Bureau Washington May Chinese workers were shipped alive in wooden boxes from El Paso Texas to New York. When opened by a leading Chinatown merchant all the coolies were found dead. The cause—possible suffocation rough handling or starvation during transit remains unclear.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra hosted M. Fallières in a grand ballroom reception at the palace with Indian officials, nobles, and embassies represented. Fallières toured the Franco British exhibition, while crowds cheered the popular French leader and British high society wore costly jewels. Observers note potential for a formal Franco British alliance and a possible commercial treaty amid widespread interest in Malli rés’s London visit.
Paris reportage notes the Temps urges an Anglo French alliance if Britain’s army is reformed for decisive continental action. It warns against reliance on moral understandings and says France would choose Britain over Germany while fearing Russian reconciliation with Britain. The piece outlines risks and strategic aims of a new pact.
The fifty fourth annual Columbia commencement confers 1140 degrees and diplomas led by 55 doctoral candidates the largest count for the degree. Dr Hermann Schumacher receives the honorary Doctor of Laws from Bonn with other honors rumored. Events include Hamilton statue unveiling and torcheres, alumni luncheon, a 2 pm parade to the Polo Grounds for the Columbia vs Pennsylvania final, reunions, an amateur circus on South Field, and the schools address by Frederick P Fish about lifelong learning.
The War Department announced no withdrawal of American troops from Cuba for now. President Taft, Secretary Taft and General Bell discussed the matter with Governor Magoon and General Barry, and the pause is tied to preparing for Cuba’s next February republic reestablishment and the planned summer maneuvers in the United States.
London report states trawlers off the Irish coast damaged transatlantic cables hindering dispatch transmissions. Ambassador Reid pressed Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey at the Foreign Office with cable company managers urging protection. Grey pledged immediate attention and action to safeguard the cables.
Ambassador Reid has urged the Foreign Office to modify the new British patent law set to take effect July 2. The rule requires patent processes to be conducted in the United Kingdom or risk revocation, prompting American patent owners to seek equal treatment as the United States honors all patents. Sir Edward Grey faces political opposition since the Liberal government touts the reform as a popular measure, while tariff reformers argue it protects British industries.
The Costa Rican conference inaugurates its Central American Court of Justice with José Astua Aguilar as president and Enrique Creel and Buchanan as ambassadors. Carnegie offers 100000 for a temple of peace. The session honors peace, outlines the court's powers, and closing remarks praise the initiative and leaders.
Philadelphia May 26 Anthracite miners totaling about 140000 will keep steady work with no lost days as operators push plans to stockpile at least ten million tons of hard coal before April 1 16 to cover a potential wage dispute The current request stems from a three year agreement due to expire and demand from dealers has kept domestic coal stock low despite reduced wholesale prices since April 1 A large anticipated plant restart will absorb smaller sizes and authorities say prices will not be reduced further.
Washington May 2 The two floor leaders clashed over responsibility for current House conditions after Mr Payne of New York moved five days’ leave to print in the Congressional Record remarks that were not made on the floor. The order passed as they defended their actions. Bills approved include rights of way for a pipeline across Fort Douglass and Plattsburg reservations, tax refunds on foreign bills of exchange, duties on anthracite coal, and provisions to open Cheyenne and Standing Rock agencies for settlement. New safety measures on railroads were also advanced.
Washington May 2 The Senate spent a tedious day awaiting progress on the currency bill conferees met but no final action occurred. The chamber remained in session hoping for substantial movement toward closing out the session.
Rear Admiral Sperry commanded three thousand sailors marines coast artillery and local militia in a Seattle parade. Forts Lawton Worden Casey and Flagler and civic groups joined in the holiday display. Twelve Aberdeen bear cubs toured as mascots, their bearers carrying them as they neared the reviewing stand.
Norfolk Virginia May 26 Everything is ready for gunnery tests on the monitor Florida to be fired upon by sister ship Arkansas and torpedoes from the Morris in lower Chesapeake Bay tomorrow all vessels taking part are in Hampton Roads and most volunteers will occupy hazard positions on the Florida the tests attract wide attention from Washington officials and foreign representatives.
The Tribune reportscadet and officer reassignments including Brigadier General Mackenzie on retired list and Major DeVore to lth Infantry plus several regimental moves and leaves. Navy vessel movements show arrivals at League Island, Philadelphia and Bremerton with multiple ships sailing for Chesapeake Bay and Santa Barbara routes. An outreach event details a Monday outing for crippled children from Free Industrial School to Coney Island via Stearns cars, with notable stewards aiding.
Yesterday reports said action would be taken at the Jefferson Bank meeting to honor Eva Javnonitzska for intervening to stop an attempted robbery on three messengers on 1st Street Monday afternoon. She received many messages of congratulations for her bravery.
The Michigan, a big gun battleship still over half complete, was launched by New York Shipbuilding in Camden, witnessed by officials including Truman Newberry and Governor Warner. It will join the Navy in about a year with extensive armament, armor, and a crew of 51 officers and 738 men.
Railroad representatives meet at Hotel Astor as the Southwestern Tariff Committee, including lines such as Atchison Topeka Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific, announces no rate increases and plans slight reductions to seek approval. The session continues with patrons’ complaints and road suggestions reviewed.
James T Harahan president of the Illmof Central Railroad sails for Europe for six weeks of rest. An officer said there is no aim to build better ties with foreign stockholders as proxies favored Stuyvesant Fish at the last meeting and no need to seek support abroad.
Wall Street reports at a bankers conference that Union Pacific will not issue new bonds now. The company has raised enough money from stock sales to meet requirements for some time, enabling it to finance its treasury goals without new bond issues.
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