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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
5
The notice promotes a taft picture coupon program offering a free mounted portrait of William Howard Taft. Readers are instructed to mail six New York Tribune coupons plus their name and address to Dept. C in New York to receive the mounted picture postage prepaid.
Emperor proclaims unification of Bosnia and Herzegovina with Austria while promising civic rights and a future representative assembly. Evacuations ordered for Novi Bazar. Burian von Rajecz to publish constitution details for parliamentary consideration.
Paris reports an international conference on Bulgaria to be proposed by Britain France and Russia. Italy supports it and Germany is expected to join. Austria-Hungary pushes toward annexing Bosnia and Herzegovina before any conference. France warns of Berlin Treaty limits and Bulgaria seeks recognition without arms.
In an interview today the ambassador asserted Britain urged occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria Hungary. He claimed at the Berlin Congress no one was deceived, recognizing the move as permanent rather than temporary.
In Tirnovo on October 6 the nation proclaimed Bulgarian independence and Ferdinand accepted the throne after being hailed king by the National Assembly and government leaders. In Philippopolis crowds welcomed independence. bells rang and demonstrations formed as Ferdinand was expected to arrive.
Belgrade reports Aukase calls out all first class reserves about 120000 men to fill looming vacancies as October 14 deadline nears amid Balkan tensions. A ten thousand strong mass meeting backs anti annexation stance and pledges Servian sacrifice to halt Austria Hungary gains.
Vienna reports no mobilization steps taken by Austria Hungary despite circulating rumors. Sofia also denies semi-officially that 100000 men have been ordered mobilized.
Responding to Prince Ferdinand's telegram Turkish officials say they favor waiting for the international conference to discuss the Berlin Treaty. They invite powers to confer and rely on guaranteed rights for defense, while the Yenal Gazette notes Austria-Hungary may withdraw troops from Novi Bazar. The union and progress committee in Salonica denounces Bulgarian independence and Austro-Hungarian plans as violations of Turkey’s rights and appeals to Europe.
Milan Oct 6 Signor Tittoni foreign minister in a Brianza speech urged that the concert of the powers remain intact as the surest guarantee of peace in the Near East He said Italy’s aim is to safeguard interests and keep the Balkan equilibrium from being altered to its detriment.
London papers praise Turkey's moderation and denounce Austria after actions by Emperor Francis Joseph. The Standard condemns the deed and questions his will, while a conference of powers is expected within two to three months to define scope and possible compensation to Turkey.
Constantinople reports the Council of Ministers held a long session on Bulgaria declaring independence from Turkey at Tirnovo. They said they cannot accept actions violating treaties and that Turkey should issue a note to powers seeking enforcement of the Berlin Treaty. They added Turkey’s refusal to recognize Bulgaria’s proclamation does not mean war.
St Petersburg reports Emperor Nicholas has approved Russia's circular note convoking an international congress to revise the Berlin Treaty. The note will be delivered to Berlin signatories via Russian ambassadors around October 8. Delegations expect no congress before three months due to program planning. Austria Hungary moves quickly to seek a trade deal with Bulgaria.
The city reports second day registration at 177 867 down from 178 699 in 194, and 130 741 in 1906, with Manhattan and The Bronx totaling 97645 and Brooklyn 66020. Two day totals reach 149 140, and Richmond 8919, Queens 11428, Richmond 3775. Registration warnings urge compliance and inspector oversight on election day.
Taft wins enthusiastic reception in St Louis on a rural ride through Linden Boulevard and Forest Park as crowds shower flowers and applaud. He praises Bartholdt and defends labor decisions before addressing East St Louis workers and later the Veiled Prophets ball. Bryan shifts focus to Missouri as Taft plans final campaign swing toward Ohio and New York.
The Republican County Judiciary Convention meets at Murray Hill Lyceum with party leaders signaling Surrogate Beckett for renomination. Ex-Lieutenant Governor M Linn Bruce is favored for Justice of the Supreme Court. Douglas Mathewson and Isidor Wasservogel, previously nominated for City Court, may be endorsed by the Bar Association and appear on the Independence League ticket.
The Independence League of New York County held Senate district conventions and announced nominations for districts eleven through twenty. Nominees include Moses B. Fertig nine? no. 66 Lewis Street for the 11th, Robert McMahon 45 Franklin Street for the 12th, W L Rathborne 333 West 18th Street for the 13th, Saul Domros 508 Second Avenue for the 14th, Michael J. McCarthy 471 West 424 Street for the 15th, Louis Griessman 1049 Lexington Avenue for the 16th, Andrew Govan 112 East 32d Street for the 17th, Bernard A. Rosenthal 107 West 54th Street for the 18th, Dr L P Thomas 1770 Madison Avenue and Elsy Leo Koarmen for the 20th.
James S. Sherman spoke across eight towns in Indiana and Ohio after traveling fifty miles by trolley. He criticized Bryan and defended the Republican party in Memorial Hall Toledo, praising Lincoln and Taft as standards of the party’s tradition and leadership.
Victor L. Mason reports a growing flow of small subscriptions to the Republican Committee from readers nationwide. He notes daily letters with amounts from ten to fifteen dollars, aiding a campaign run largely without large funds. Hitchcock plans a Chicago banquet with Judge Taft, while Garfield’s talks bolster the ticket.
Former Ohio attorney general Frank and Monnett read the Standard Oil Company statement in Kansas City and denounced its contents as a malicious pack. He disputed Totle's remarks made at Supreme Court proceedings and asserted he had spoken truthfully during the hearing.
The party named a slate for the Senate at Brooklyn last night. Nominees include Thomas H. Cullen Thomas H Cullen Edward Rigelman Cyrus W Bart 3S Cronin John W Harmon and Petrick H McCann with Renominated headlines indicating continued support for several figures.
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