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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
5
Russia and China Face Customs Duty Shifts on Frontiers
London dispatch reports Russia enacting customs bonuses on Manchuria eastern frontier and Port Arthur, collecting duties without Chinese officials under Sir Robert Hart. It is noted that Germany and France may follow suit in their spheres of influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
Manchuria
Port Arthur
Robert Hart
Imperial Maritimes Customs
Germany
France
Great Britain Objects to German Open Door Demands on Yangtze
A December Blue Book outlines Britain's protest against German stipulations on the Yangtze Valley tied to Shanghai evacuation. London notes Germany sought to restrict open door principles and China's sovereignty, while Britain denied involvement and pledged vigorous protest in Parliament through Lord Lansdowne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Yalgtse
Great Britain
Shanghai
China
Yanetxe
Marquis of Lansdowne
Cuza
Lord Lansdowne
Germany’s sharp practice in Yangtse Valley alleged
London reports consensus that Germany tried sharp practice to limit British influence in Central China for its own advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London wool sales close at highest prices
London reports the wool sales closing with strong competition at peak prices. Yesterday prices realised include Benenya Slyd Clarence S%al Cow 90 Grampians 1Wlyd Portland 105d Corey 124d Yarrabarb 1S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Briton and German Fleets Move Toward Venezuela
London reports Britain and Germany plan naval cooperation with Venezuela amid overdue foreign obligations. British cruisers Charylis Retri bution and sloop Alert depart Bermuda toward La Guaira Caracas, with Tribune Ariadne following. Thiefatizable ordered from Trinidad to La Guaira. German Vineta Falk remain at La Guaira and Ariadne Niobe Amiazone departures countermanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
Venezuela
Charylis
Retribution
Alert
Quail
Bermuda
Tribune
Ariadne
Thiefatizable
Trinidad
la Guiara
Caracas
Venesnelia
Douglne
Vineta
Falk
la Goinra
Niobe
Amiazone
Subsidies to Shipping Recommend Limited Imperial Aid
London policymakers call subsidies to shipping limited to services rendered and only when Imperial interests require fast direct links with foreign ports. A subsidy for East Africa Line is advised. For coasting trade, the committee urges reciprocity with other nations and the possible use of regulations to admit foreign vessels for reciprocal advantages to British shipowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Remains of Rev Dr Joseph Parker Lying In State
The remains of the late Rev. Dr. Joseph Parker lie in state at City Temple where he long ministered. Twelve thousand people have passed by the remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Joseph Parker
Saturday Mails From Sydney GPO via Multiple Steamship Lines
Mails close at 8 a.m. for Manila via the Ormley and 9 a.m. to Macassar and Sourabsaya via the El bing. Additional sailings include Townsville Cairns Thursday Island Port Darwin Hongkong Manila Japan at 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. for Brisbane via the Peregrine. Timetable lists departures to Wellington Noumea Richmond River Clarence River Strahan West Coast of Tasmania West Australia Gulf ports Tasman via Flora and other routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.P.O
Sydney
Manila
Newcastle
Ormley
Macassar
Sourabsaya
Elbing
Townsville
Cairns
Thursday Island
Port Darwin
Hongkong
Japan
Brisbane
Wellington
Wellington, Etc., N.Z
Richmond River
Noumea
Ville de la Ciotat
Clarence River
Strahan
Zechan
West Coast
Tasmania
Melbourne
West Australia
Adelaide
Kalgoorlie
Cooktown
British New Guinea
Gulf Ports
Maranoa
Aldermanic Puzzle Sparks Park Mystery
At a suburban council one alderman spoke of seeing a light in the park pavilion but the caretaker was nowhere to be found. The remark prompted calls for an immediate investigation as Taylor Bros. promoted high value, low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Bros.’ Gams
Osborne
Bander and Sons
Stah
Sander and Sons
Preston
Explosion on Progreso oil-tanker kills eleven in San Francisco
A London despatch reports a blast on the American oil-tank steamer Progreso at San Francisco yesterday, causing eleven deaths and damage estimated at £40,000. The Progreso, 1919 tons, built 1885 at Sunderland, previously the Wells City, and owned by Progreso Steamship Co of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
San Francisco
Progreso
Wells City
North of England Shipbuilding Company
Sunderland
The
Progreso Steamship Company
J. J. Jerome
New York
Vildanden Overdue at Lloyds After March Sail from Tampa
The Vildanden a 1489 ton Norwegian vessel under Captain Lundh sailing from Tampa to Adelaide is posted as very much overdue at Lloyds after not being heard from since leaving the Mexican Gulf port on March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tampa
Florida
Adelaide
Lloyd's
Vildanden
Lundh
Mexican Gulf
Neptune Founders in Bay of Biscay Gale
The Spanish steamer Neptune foundered in a gale in the Bay of Biscay. Twenty eight crew members drowned. The ship, once the South Africa, was built in 1897, 3424 tons gross, 2213 tons net, owned by Cia Maritima Union Bilbao, and built by Short Brothers Sunderland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Neptune
Bay of Biscay
South Africa
Messrs. Short Brothers
Sunderland
CIA Maritima Union
Bilbao
Spain
Messrs. W. Allan and Company
United States reports large surplus year in Treasury figures
London dispatch notes Secretary Shaw reports to Congress a Treasury surplus of 91 250 000 dollars with 250 000 in currency reform urged. He calls for urgent reform of currency and banking systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Senator Lodge pushes gold basis for Philippine currency toll
London reports on December 4 noting Senator Lodge has introduced a bill to place the Philippine currency on a gold standard, effectively tolling the currency system to gold. The measure aims to stabilize exchange and finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lodge
Senate
Philippines
Bar silver rises in London market today
Bar silver is quoted at 1s 4d per ounce standard in London trading, marking a rise of 1s 10d since yesterday as prices push higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Commission Examines New Zealand Contingents
London December 4 The Royal Commission questioned Major Sir A P Douglas Staff Officer of Artillery New Zealand about the New Zealand contingents training of local volunteer officers and cost of the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Commission
A. P. Douglas
Artillery
New Zealand
House of Commons votes Education Bill rejection narrowly defeated
In the Commons Sir H Campbell Banner man leads a rejection motion on the Education Bill but fails 152 to 154. The Bill then passes third reading with 240 ayes to 122 noes. Also noted is a satirical pamphlet from Premier A J Esjlour responding to Dr Clifford’s denunciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Senate
H. Campbell-Bannerman
A. J. Eslfour
Society Scandal Hearing in Cradock Hartopp Divorces
In the Divorces Court a cross suit Cradock-Hartopp v Cradock-Hartopp and Cowley v Cradock-Hartopp was heard. Mr C H Wilson MP criticized counsel during cross examination of Lady Cradock-Hartopp, calling the defendant a lying scoundrel. Sir Charles Cradock-Hartopp seeks a divorce on adultery with the Earl of Cowley named as co-respondent. Lady Cradock-Hartopp counters with cruelty and insobriety and asks for dissolution. A previous cable hinted at sensational evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cradock-Hartopp
Cowley
Cradoeck-Hartopp
C. H. Wilson
Hull West
Sir C. Cradock- Hartopp
Wilson
Charles Cradock-Hartopp
Earl of Cowley
Lady Cradock-Hartopp
The Macedonian Question Seen Through Foreign Reactions
London dispatches report Germany shifting from opposing reforms in Macedonia to urging them, as Vienna newspapers condemn Berlin. The proposed Sultan reforms would admit Christians into the gendarmerie and police and reorganize civil tribunals with Christians making up half of the judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Macedonia
Europe
Austria
Vienna
Turkey
Paderewski to tour Australia in July
Eminent pianist M. Paderewski announced as visiting Australia in July. The report notes frost registered at Ber Lu yesterday and mentions other international items. Fourty Finns arrested near the frontier on charges related to spying for Russia. Taf Vale Railway seeks £28,000 damages from the Amalgamated Society of Trailway Servants over a previous strike. The case is proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marienbeit
Ber- Lu
M. Paderewski
Australia
Fourty
Finland
Itussia
Taf Vale
Amalgamated Society of Trailway
Cobar Warns of Mine Labor Surplus
Warning from Cobar notes daily influx of trainloads of people and many vacancies at the mines. It advises against more men coming in hopes of work, saying they are likely to be disappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobar
Civil Servants Bill Debated In Melbourne Assembly
In the Legislative Assembly the Reform Bill was discussed in committee with a plan to create a separate civil servants constituency. The clause passed 49 to 38 after an all night sitting as youths faced riot charges at Paddington Court with fines or imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Legislative Assembly
Wita
Labour Party
Paddington Court
Donaldson
Huehea
Commons statement on duties and most-favoured-nation clause
Viscount Cranborne told Commons that countervailing duties and the sugar import ban were not inconsistent with the most favoured nation clause. He cited Britain's 1800 actions on Indian duties and Russia’s lack of reply to a similar intimation, noting possible treaty denunciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Viscount Cranborne
Foreign Office
India
Great Britain
Irussia
Cranborne
London Metal Prices in Spot and Forward Terms
Copper spot at £0 1s 32d per ton and £51 2s 6d for three months. Tin forward delivery priced at £1142 5s per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Delvery
Redmond criticized for inconsistency over Irish duties
London report notes Mr J Redmond M P Leader of the Irish Nationalists faced sharp censure for urging members to resume Westminster duties while he chaired the Irish League Directory meeting that adopted a resolution backing nationalist MPs in Ireland amid the unsettled land question and national faith concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
J. Redmond
M.P
Westminster
United Irish League
Father Clancy
Irish League
Dublin
House of Commons
Ireland
City Mission Bazaar Opens At Town Hall For Mission Funds
The Minister for Lands plans to reapportion the session. The City Mission Bazaar opened at the Town Hall with Lady Graham officiating to fund headquarters for the Mission. Aisles of Christmas trees and toy decorations drew many visitors as competitions ran through the day. Piano solo winners included Misa L. Lutey and Mise Smith. scene-making prizes went to Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Smith. Stalls listed by number and hostess lines show a wide array of goods. The bazaar will stay open daily through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Mission
Town Hall
Graham
Misa L. Lutey
Mise Smith
Rush
Mills
Sweets
Mrs. Bullen
Misses Foster
Williams
Barker
H. Sloper
Sherwood
Craven
B. Palmer
J. Marks
Bernie
Hugh Dixson
E. Freeland
Goldsworthy
T. Mercer
Sutton
Meckay
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John Dunn
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Thacher's Witsrt
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Pande Mans
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Beggs Rotal Lochnagar
Coolalta
Ss.bherry
Daclers
Younger
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Troube
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Crarken
HT. Wilde
Crystal Palace Liquor Stores
L. F. Fitzgerald
N.S.W
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Flurford
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NEW Markets
Samson
Philadelphia
DEWEY
Green's
Baldwin
McLean Bros. & Rigg, Ltd
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