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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1903
Page
2
The day's items span global and domestic events from Maine heading to Colon and Colombia's conflict to Oregon politics and tax law. British recognition of Colombian revolutionists draws European notice while Senatorial, legislative, and court actions unfold in the United States.
Pekin reports Yuan viceroy Li from Chi Li province was sent to Mukden to seek settlement with Russia but only reached Tianjin yesterday. Officials doubt a Mukden visit and warn war talk grows in the capital while more prudent voices see China unable to confront Russia.
Havana reports Cuban officials show hostility to American interests in the Isle of Pines Archipelago. Natives aided by government workers seek to sue to challenge titles to land Americans acquired before the Squires Palma treaty. The Isle of Pines alcalde refused to provide police protection to American settlers in nearby keys, arguing they were not ceded to Cuba.
Washington nov 10 based on a recommendation from general adolphe greely chief signal officer an attempt will be made in congress to obtain 321580 for a submarine telegraph cable from valdes to sitka alaska the aim is an all american line to end reliance on canadian links secretary root is expected to endorse the proposal and the project would complete alaska telegraph coverage with government control
London dispatches report British officials view the Panama events as a solely American matter with no need for foreign intervention. Germany shows readiness to defer, while Britain expects U S recognition of Panama to set a regional order and potential follow-on support from other powers.
The United States government recognizes the de facto government of Panama. Secretary Hay announced after a cabinet meeting that instructions were sent to the U S minister at Bogota and the U S vice consul at Panama to inform Colombia and Panama of the recognition.
Panama reports M. Phillippe Bunau Varilla named diplomatic agent of the Republic of Panama at Washington. He is a Panama Canal Company official who notified the junta of U S recognition of the de facto government. News sparks rejoicing and preparations for celebration. Varilla now in New York.
Captain Briggs of the cruiser Baltimore cables the navy department from Puerto Plata announcing arrival and that the Cherokee is discharging cargo indicating the blockade has been raised.
The Alaska boundary commission could not determine the 139 mile stretch from Kate's Needle to the Devil's Paw southeast of Skagway. This gap prevents the joint survey commission from marking the boundary, as the desolate area would also hinder future resource-driven disputes in the region.
San Juan passengers report Panama secession plans well underway with a likely successful revolution. United States diplomats reportedly favor the move and leaders favor Panama canal control under U S protection, with John Jenkins noting the new Panamanian government will endure.
The Colombian warship Bogota shelled Panama City prompting President Hay to protest to the American representative. Marines were landed at Colon for brief protection as the United States weighs recognition of a de facto Panama government. The cruiser Boston and ship Cartagena figures in the evolving crisis.
Reports from Pekin say Russia demands sole charge of Manchuria unless China dismisses Yuen the taotai of Mukden and mandarins who led disorderly bands. Chinese officials resent the move and debate whether to protest to powers to preserve China's territorial integrity.
General H O Jeffries, West Point graduate, named commander of the Pacific flotilla by the provisional government. Carlos Constantino Arosmena named assistant secretary of Foreign Relations. Troops to be sent to Colombia. General Domingo Dias to command a new military division. Soldiers who joined the government or liberal army during the revolution form the division.
The Mormon church has purchased for 4000 dollars the old Carthage jail in Illinois where Joseph Smith and his brother Hiram were attacked by a mob in the state's early history.
Commander Booth Tucker sailed to England aboard the Cedric after a cable from General Booth requesting rest. The elder Booth suffers from the death of his daughter and the shock of his wife’s death leaves him aged and near serious health concerns.
London dispatch reports Sultan rejects all proposals in joint Austria Russia note. Reform of Macedonia to be carried out under supervision of officials named by the two powers.
Two dead and three wounded after a white black clash in Lake Village Arkansas. Ed Coleman fired a pistol sparking a melee. A Negro named Johnson was seized by a mob, taken to the courthouse, and hanged at noon.
A Basin Montana blaze started at 2 pm from a bonfire between two buildings. The town’s business district was destroyed though the Montana Ore Purchasing Company’s large concentrator was saved after heroic firemen’s effort. The Boulder department arrived by special train from ten miles away.
Rilo De Janeiro reports the Acre frontier dispute is settled. Key issues included whether land beyond the tenth latitude becomes Brazilian, Brazil paying Bolivia 5 million dollars, and Bolivia gaining rights to ship Acre products to Brazilian Amazon ports.
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