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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
21
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Diplomatic circles note Bulgaria has declared independence, risking a clash with Turkey. Austria-Hungary and Germany may recognize the move. Italy seeks concessions in Albania and Tripoli. Bulgarian agents report to France while officials warn of possible conflict and the Sultan's potential reaction.
London officials condemn any party breaking the Berlin Treaty without others’ approval as Austria and Germany push for compensating advantages. Bulgaria’s Ferdinand proclaims sovereignty, while Turkey and Bulgaria prepare for possible clashes. Diplomatic exchanges continue as Count Mansdorff delivers Emperor Francis’s letter to King Edward.
The Times cautions the Young Turks to avoid war and accuses Austria of a Bulgaria conspiracy against Turkey. It warns that Russia will oppose Berlin Treaty provisions unfavorable to her, especially those on the Dardanelles. English papers blame Vienna and Berlin while backing England and the King after the telegram.
Berlin reports Germany remains cautious awaiting the Turkish Cabinet decision on peace or war as Bulgaria proclaims independence and Austria annexes occupied provinces. Austria claims treaty rights, Bulgaria has no rights, while Kaiser Wilhelm II stays at Rominton and Chancellor von Bülow continues vacation. Foreign Secretary von Schoen to return Thursday.
Constantinople reports the Council of Ministers preparing a formal protest to Bulgaria and the powers regarding the Berlin Treaty violation. Prince Ferdinand signals intent to respect the nation yet Turkey refuses to recognize Bulgaria’s independence. The government seeks cautious approaches while belligerent public mood looms.
Constantinople dispatch says Grand Vizier Kiamil Pacha summoned the German Ambassador and reproached him for Germanys role in inciting Bulgaria and Austria. Baron Marschall von Bieberstein denied Germanys guilt and said he had not been consulted on annexation and did not approve his ally’s move.
The Temps in Paris prints a Vienna dispatch saying Bulgarian forces move toward the frontier while Turkish troops advance. Austria-Hungary mobilizes two army corps though no official confirmation exists. Bulgaria is expected to assume a defensive posture.
Belgrade on October 5 reports a wild mob in the streets as protests rise against Austria Hungary's annexation moves in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Rioters fire revolvers and demand war rather than accept annexation in a tense atmosphere.
Russia plans a congress of powers for a general revision of the Berlin Treaty following Bulgarian independence. Moscow would seek compensatory advantages from Austria Hungary for Bosnia and Herzegovina annexation and weigh open Dardanelles access. Count Berthold returned to Russia seeking audience with Emperor Nicholas as M. Tchary koff secured imperial sanction to the proposal.
London stock scene jittery as Near East tensions drive declines. Consols and foreign bonds ease about one point amid light turnover. Turkish bonds reopened at 87 after closing Saturday at 2, while Ottoman Bank, Bulgarians and Russians also fall. Kaffirs slip on Paris selling.
Prices softened fractionally as the Balkans tensions weighed on the Boerse. Deutsche Bank and Orient-linked banks declined while Paris bourse fell on fears of war with Turkish bonds and Balkan funds sliding before a late, barely steady close.
The stock market showed little impact from the Bulgaria Turkey situation with brokers predicting a feverish phase for a few days. Foreign bankers expect no major abroad developments and note strong U S fundamentals from ample harvests and money supply. Bankers see possible heavy selling and some buying in equities if war starts, while grain traders anticipate higher European prices but limited immediate U S price shifts.
Washington notes the United States acts as a looker on in the Balkan situation. US not party to the Berlin treaty or involved in its enforcement. Recognition of any new government will depend on a strong de facto authority and later communications with the United States.
The message urges Republicans to register today to ensure party success. It stresses that voting requires prior registration and emphasizes the duty to act now rather than delaying.
Captain Henry and Mercer Street reserves chased fifty New York University Law School students from 106 Waverley Place to rescue a prisoner taken by Detective Kelcher. Three arrested. one felonious assault charge and two for interfering with an officer. Suspects named Mason Lawson and McGuire. Bail set by Grover Whalen.
Justice Aspinall in Brooklyn Supreme Court accepted the referee’s report in the divorce suit of Mrs. E. F. B. Hall Jr of Glen Cove. Rev. Benjamin Q. Denham, former pastor of the First Church of the Disciples of Christ, was named as co respondent. The judge refused to seal the papers, citing public decency and openness of records despite defense arguments.
Lawyers from several parties met at 37 Liberty Street to back Surrogate Charles H. Beckett to succeed himself. Henry F. Miller led the meeting, appointing a 100-lawyer committee to push the nomination amid about 300 favorable letters. Clarence J. Shearn and Edmund C. Mooney spoke highly of Beckett’s qualifications and performance.
Long Branch New Jersey Mrs John D Northrop wife of a New York diamond broker died at Monmouth Memorial Hospital from burns suffered when alcohol exploded at Seabright yesterday.
Taft's Missouri tour drew large crowds as he spoke in Kansas City Leavenworth Atchison and St Joseph and soon reached Missouri stations amid rain. He defended tariff revision attacked by Gompers and praised Republican gains while urging Missouri to join the party.
Governor Hughes campaigns in Minnesota towns including Mankato St Paul St Peter Belle Plaine and Shakopee amid rain and crowds of up to four thousand. He jokes about Bryan and lauds Taft citing his record as judge and governor while supporters roar and some hiss.
Advert appears to promise rapid cold relief using laxative bromosigna with refunds if ineffective and mentions a gift on each box. The wording is garbled and presents a dubious medical claim and incentive, typical of potential patent medicine advertising.
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