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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
9
King Edward thanks his subjects for patience during the coronation postponement due to illness. He expresses appreciation for prayers and divine providence, and acknowledges the discomfort caused to those planning celebrations. Buckingham Palace note dated August 8.
The king wrote an autograph letter to Home Secretary C T Ritchie as a personal expression of feeling. Regalia was moved to Westminster Abbey for coronation rehearsals while the Prince of Wales and Duke of Connaught inspected the Abbey. An official bulletin reports the king traveled to London in good health and that the wound is nearly healed, with a final bulletin planned for Sunday to document the coronation proceedings.
Prince Meshchersky's Grashdanin reports continued peasant unrest in southern Russia as wandering revolutionists reach Orel. False proclamations and ukases circulate while counterfeit priests and pilgrims preach incendiary ideas. A Toula district marshal warns peasant leaders of the dangers of following the prophets.
Hamburg experts from the Hamburg American and North German Lloyd lines state the Deutschland remains the fastest transatlantic liner. They signed a memorandum debunking Captain Richter’s calculation from the Kronprinz Wilhelm which allegedly beat the Deutschland. The Kronprinz Wilhelm reportedly arrived in Plymouth after 5 days 11 hours 32 minutes, but the record claim is disputed.
Rome August 7 The selection of a Papal Delegate to the Philippines remains undecided with only a greater prospect that Monsignor Guidi will be chosen He told the Associated Press that his nomination had not been officially decided Rome dispatches on August 2 cited delays due to Papal authorities considering an American prelate for the post
Ten Dollar ten day Niagara Falls excursion leaves Reading Terminal at 8 30 A M on August 14 via Philadelphia and Reading Lehigh Valley Route. Special train of fine coaches and Pullman Cars offers daylight trip to Niagara Falls with return within ten days on regular trains except Diamond Express. Consult agents for stopovers timings and complete fare details.
The American prelate declined, making Monsignor Guidi the most likely candidate for the post. Italia reported on August 5 that Guidi had been appointed to the office.
In Parliament A. J. Balfour says terms cannot be publicly discussed before approval and urges House confidence. Belfast reports say Morgan Co has won admiralty claim to combine ships, with Corinthia chartered from Harland-Wolf as proof. Australian Canadian shipping talks with Laurier Premiers stall with no conclusion yet. Home Secretary says Chamberlain not aware of fast Canada mail tenders.
The official receiver issued summonses against Whitaker Wright and Robert Leman to recover 750000 tied to share dealings between the British American Corporation and the failed London and Globe Finance Corporation Limited. Directors are not currently to be prosecuted. Public pressure for a full investigation grows as estimates of losses exceed 100 million dollars.
L M Goldberger, royal Privy Councillor of Commerce, wraps up a series in Die Woche after visiting the United States. He quotes President Roosevelt saying the economic future belongs to both nations and mutual esteem is vital. Goldberger compares Germany and the United States and notes strong American market competition.
Dr. Theodore Herzl and Dr. Wolffson returned from Constantinople after discussions with the Ottoman court about a Zionist settlement in Palestine. The Sultan expressed sympathy and promised concessions that did not satisfy Zionist demands, though Herzl remains hopeful of persuading the Porte of benefits from Jewish settlement.
Venezuela’s political situation remains unchanged. President Castro with 6000 men arrived at Cua and rebels continue to hold trains between Caracas and La Guaira. About forty political prisoners from Caracas have arrived in chains at Maracaibo.
Kingston Jamaica August 7 local government announces it will issue its own loans for sugar production to match imperial loan terms with the same conditions but a fixed limit to satisfy discontent over small imperial sugar loans.
London investors meeting of Bryant and May, the matchmakers, approved the issue of 250000 debenture bonds. The action aims to raise capital for the company and fund ongoing operations.
Violent scenes erupted in Landerneau as soldiers and gendarmes forced the expulsion of nuns from a local school. Crowds shouted praise for the Sisters, denounced the ministry, and clashed with authorities, with several injuries reported and fears of broader unrest in Finisterre.
Neue Freie Presse surveys Eastern Galicia laborers revealing famine mortality averaging fifty thousand over several years. Wages run eight to sixteen cents daily for men and four to eight cents for women while bread is scarce.
Former President Kruger of the Transvaal Republic visited the pro Boer exhibition in The Hague. He sat before portraits of Dutch and French war dead as Boer leaders and young girls threw flowers at his feet. He praised the brave men who sacrificed for justice and thanked artists for their contributions.
President Curran presided at Leicester for the British Trades Unions Federation opening session urging workers in Europe and America to unite against international capitalism. Federation membership was reported at 419,000.
A telegram from Blagovestchensk reports medical resources are inadequate to cope with the cholera epidemic. From July 22 to August 8 there were 161 cases and 101 deaths in Blagovestchensk.
King George of Greece received Judge John K B Payne Laverne W Neyes and Henry J Furber Jr Chicago Olympian delegates at the Hotel Splendide in Aix les Bains France. The half hour interview pledged support to inspire Greeks to participate in events and urged best efforts to awaken interest in the Olympiad.
Surgeon General reports a rise in sickness among U S forces in the Philippines for the month ending June 15. Cholera attacked 63 personnel and natives in Laguna Batangas and Tayabas areas, with 4 200 deaths outside Manila and 1 100 in the city. overall 2 265 sick and 79 deaths.
The biennial convention closing session of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Sons of St George was held in Washington. Nominations for 1904 include Grand President William J Trenbath and officers J Henry Williams J Kenworthy, and trustees Albert Harker Richard Seed. Representives to the Supreme Grand Lodge include Fred W Dodd Fred Jennings and James Stevens among others.
Washington notes the 113th anniversary of the War Department since Congress created it in 1789. Early jurisdiction included Navy affairs and other bureaus, but now two main tasks stand out: directing the U S Army and supervising insular possessions. The insular division may grow into a separate executive branch.
The Retail Butchers and Meat Dealers' Protective Association adjourned to meet in Washington on the first Monday in October next year. New officers were elected headed by William G Wagner as president and James A Hoffman as first vice president. The group urged local bodies to push Congress to end the cattle and livestock tariff. A proposal denouncing the beet trust was rejected as ineffective.
Acting Secretary Sanger orders Lieutenant Colonel William Livermore and Captain Charles Niven of the Engineer Corps to report to the navy for duty on a battleship or cruiser during the coming army manoeuvres. Major H C Haines of the Marine Corps travels to discuss marine battalion equipment with General Heywood for cooperation with the North Atlantic squadron in West Indian maneuvers.
The Cuban Senate authorized the Executive to raise import duties to specified maximums across several goods including shoes and boots 17 percent coal 25 cents per thousand kilos pine lumber 40 percent and meats and dairy products up to 70 percent with various beverages and other items also affected.
Special dispatch reports the War Department protested 1901 order that reserved Luzon lands in Zambales and Bataan for Navy governance. The President revoked the reservation in May 1902, but disclosure came only after July 25, drawing astonishment among Navy and War Department officials over the fate of Olongapo and the local towns within the area.
A Washington dispatch reports a Manila inquiry into the army transport service amid suspected theft within the Quartermaster's Department. It alleges private steamers licensed as cargo carriers were credited with freight beyond capacity, citing casco No 1274 recorded tonnage but listed carrying excessive cargo in government returns.
Washington reports quote Senators Dietrich and Millard of Nebraska denouncing the Sugar Trust for opposing Cuban reciprocity. Dietrich defends his stance against charges from home, alleging the tariff fight was stoked by Sugar Trust avarice and warning repeated aid to Cuba would hurt American producers. Millard downplays the issue for Nebraska, predicting a future broader beet sugar growth but no current drive to oppose Cuba policy.
A recent wall from the Philippines summarizes court martial results. It shows 227 dishonorable discharges 231 forfeitures of pay and allowances 115 other punishments 110 fines and 120 sentences to conduct. The record indicates severe penalties by military courts.
Secretary Moody and Congressional guests aboard the Dolphin will join the North Atlantic squadron at Newport to observe a week of sea evolutions off Block Island. The group will inspect ships guns machinery and equipment and discuss naval affairs with officers. House Naval Affairs leaders Cannon Foss Meyer and Dayton and Senator Hale will attend.
Shaw announces a Treasury reform allowing duty free re entry for foreign manufactured articles returned after export if not improved abroad. Articles must be registered at export and fully identified on return, with safeguards to protect revenues. New York Customs is instructed to enforce the ruling.
Washington August 7 all preliminaries are arranged for submission to arbitration at The Hague. United States arbitrators are Sir Edward Fry and EB De Martens. Mexico selects Papano Guarnas Chill and Savornin Lobman. The tribunal will meet September 1 in The Hague with Penfield Ralston Penfield Armes Hanna Larkins as US delegation.
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