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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
17
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Emperor menaces irrevocable annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Rescripts order provincial reforms, civic rights, and a representative assembly while Euphrates forces evacuate Novi Bazar. Burian von Rajecz to publish constitution details for Parliament approval.
Paris reports an international conference on Bulgaria with Great Britain France and Russia proposing joint action. Italy backs the move while Germany is expected to join. Bulgaria declares independence, with France noting adherence to Berlin Treaty restrictions and officials signaling no war motive. Austria seeks swift annexation of Bosnia Herzegovina.
In an interview today the envoy said Britain pressed Austria Hungary to seize Bosnia and Herzegovina. He claimed at Berlin's Congress no one was fooled and the occupation was intended as permanent rather than temporary.
Ferdinand accepted the Bulgarian crown after independence was proclaimed in Tirnovo on October 6. The Sobranje president and Prime Minister urged him to take the laurel, and Ferdinand declared his acceptance. In Philippopolis crowds welcomed the news as bells rang and demonstrations formed in support. Czar Ferdinand was expected to arrive soon.
Belgrade reports a first class mass reserve call totaling about 120000 soldiers. A public rally led by the mayor urged government action to resist annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with war favored by many as ministers abroad noted. Shops closed and streets were filled with processions.
The Turkish government, urged by France and Britain, plans to await the international conference results on the Berlin Treaty. It prefers peaceful settlement, inviting powers to confer and defend Turkish rights. A Milan government paper notes Austria-Hungary may withdraw troops from Novi Bazar, while unionists in Salonica denounce Bulgarian independence and Austro-Hungarian annexation as Turkish rights violations.
Milan foreign minister Signor Tittoni in a Brianza speech urged that the concert of the powers remain intact as the best guarantee of peace in the Near East. He said Italy seeks to safeguard its interests and maintain Balkan equilibrium to avoid detrimental changes.
Vienna official denial states Austria Hungary took no mobilization steps. Sofia reports deny orders for 100000 men are issued. neither city confirms mobilization.
London reports unite in praising Turkey and denouncing Austria over recent actions. The Standard mourns the aged Emperor Francis Joseph and questions if he acts willingly. A powers conference may be held in months to define its scope and possible compensation to Turkey.
Constantinople reports a lengthy session of the Council of Ministers addressing Bulgaria’s declaration of independence from Turkey at Tirnovo. They say no proceeding violating treaties will be accepted and Turkey will send a circular to powers urging enforcement of the Berlin Treaty. They state Turkey’s refusal to recognize Bulgaria’s proclamation does not mean war.
St Petersburg reports Emperor Nicholas approved a draft circular note calling a congress to revise the Berlin Treaty. It will be sent to Berlin signatories via ambassadors on October 8. Congress likely after three months due to heavy program preparations. Austria-Hungary seeks friendly ties with Bulgaria and proposes negotiating a new commercial treaty.
The report tracks registration across Manhattan The Bronx Brooklyn Queens and Richmond with 177 867 on day two down from 178 699 in 1944 and compares two day totals to 1906 194 and 194. Officials note gains for Republican districts and possible misuse of identification slips by Tam many operatives while urging inspectors to monitor illicit copying of slips and floating voters.
Taft drew large crowds in St Louis and Clayton while denouncing Standard Oil and praising Bartholdt. He defended labor in East St Louis and attended the Veiled Prophets ball before heading to Chicago. Bryan fears Missouri as Taft and Hadley campaign for Governor and president.
Republican County Judiciary Convention meets at Murray Hill Lyceum this evening with preliminary planning by the executive committee at county headquarters. Surrogate Beckett is expected to be renominated and endorsed by the Independence League, while Ex Lieutenant Governor M Linn Bruce is likely for Justice of the Supreme Court.
The Independence League of New York County held Senate district conventions and nominated candidates for districts 11 through 18, listing names and street addresses for each district.
James S. Sherman spoke to large crowds across northern Indiana and Ohio in a series of meetings. He traveled over fifty miles, started with two talks but ended at eight, stopping at Kendallville Wauseon and Toledo to discuss free trade and criticise Bryan, affirming the Republican party and Lincoln as its guiding influence.
Victor I. Mason, secretary of the Republican National Committee, reports a steady rise in small subscriptions from across the United States. He notes donors send amounts from 9 to 150 dollars as the party fights, nearly moneyless, with cashman Hitchcock counting on state orgs and people power. Hitchcock plans to meet Taft and Cabage at the Deep Waterway banquet hosted by the Chicago Chamber of Commerce. Garfield, visiting Ohio and Banana, supports Taft and Garfield says both are sure for the Republican ticket.
Former Ohio Attorney General Monnett comments on a Standard Oil attorney statement read in Kansas City on October. He denounces the suit and denies Totle's claims amid Supreme Court proceedings.
The Brooklyn party renominated a slate for the Senate race listing Henry Cullen Petrick Rigelman Cyrus Bart Cronin John Harmon and other candidates for the Democratic ticket in the Brooklyn district race.
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