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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
5
London reports that Venezuela has begun hostilities. All Britons and Germans in Caracas are arrested by the Venezuelan government. British and German squadrons seize four Venezuelan warships at La Guayra.
London dispatch reports Captain Berbert Lyon of 318 Lecribution pressing Caracas to pay 3 dollars per claim in cash to Britain and Germany. The alternative proposes a mixed tribunal to settle remaining claims within a set deadline.
In London on December 10 President Castro published a defiant statement insisting Venezuelan creditors must wait and that internal peace is paramount. The remarks, viewed as offensive to Venezuelan dignity, reinforce a tough stance amid tensions.
London reports that the United States Minister H. W. Bowen at Caracas will protect British and German interests and subjects in Venezuela if British and German ministers are absent. Bowen notes U S mediation may occur if an opportunity offers.
A miner dropped a stick of dynamite at a colliery in Routh Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania triggering an explosion that killed seventeen miners. The incident occurred around 2 15 p m local time.
In London on December 10 the Education Bill was discussed in committee in the Lords. The Bishop of Hereford moved to reduce foundation waivers of voluntary schools to two, arguing popular control and denominational protection. The amendment failed 27 to 158. Also reported are bar silver, copper prices, Australasia tallow sales, and a Commons second reading of a militia reserve bill with yeomanry plans.
The article lists prize winners at Brier University and Brisbane Girl Grammar, including Wilfree Ernnest Thomas Porter and Florence Ida Bourne. It notes the death of Miss Anne Leroy Smith at Kegworth Superior Public School, praising her decades of service. Also mentions North Sydney Council’s stance on co operating with Willoughby on public swimming pools at Long Bay and Narentmura.
London reports government efforts to restock farms with thousands of mules and horses. Cathrop Missouri is noted as a collection point to be whipped in mid January for farm restoration. Durban port authorities plan to replace a wrecked docking facility with a larger, more capable pier to handle large vessels.
London dispatch reports two of Kruger’s supporters propose his return to South Africa with the condition of accepting jail time if granted passage. The note frames the political maneuver as a legal peril for the former president amid mounting pressure over his plans.
In London a subcommittee of the Johannesburg Chamber of Mines was appointed by Sir J Percy intepatrick to prepare a report on the mining industry in the Transvaal. The group includes Sir George Farrar Mr G Allen and others and sends the report to Mr Chamberlain. Influential mining interests favor a tax on mine dividends.
A London gathering chaired by the Duke of Wife urged employers to offer positions to returning reservists and unemployed men after the war. Princes Christian and Beatrice attended as the war wore off, emphasizing that national enthusiasm should persist with practical support such as funds and clothing for those idle.
London reports the Nile dam at Assouan inaugurated with royal and official honours. Sir Benjamin Baker, chief engineer, receives Knight Commander of the Bath, while Sir William Garvin is promoted to Knight Grand Cross of the Bath. The project, by John Aird and Company, aims to raise Nile levels for Middle and Payoum regions, featuring navigation locks and sluice-based water control.
The King and Queen Alexander visit Bart Howe at Gopsall Hall in Atherstone Leicestershire. The King awards a farewell audience to Vice Admiral Fanshawe the new Commander in Chief on the Australian Station.
In London the Parliamentary Secretary for the Foreign Office said in the House of Commons that the Uganda railway had cost up to the present 5 560 000 pounds. The House voted an additional 690 000 pounds to complete the railway. The total estimated cost was 24 900 000 pounds.
Tokyo protests the appointment of John Bar Fett as U S minister citing pro exclusion policy toward Japanese. Treasury windfall notes Bri sh tax take rises by 220000 pounds on death of Colonel Harry M Calmont MP for Newmarket, a popular sportsman.
Severe cold gripped London with several deaths as a cold wave swept the United States and Eastern Canada. Frigid conditions were registered from Pennsylvania westward with temperatures reaching sixty four degrees of frost in some areas.
The Countess of Dudley, who had undergone an operation for a sudden attack of appendicitis, was reported yesterday evening to be progressing toward recovery. It is now the latest bulletin from London.
Damage estimated at 10,000. The steamer Glenens from Sydney bound for Dunkirk has encountered a Hessian torpedo boat and is towing it.
A fragment mentions customs at Denjos and Wamp, noting a cloned dare bean emerges amid unclear details. The brief hints at trade or border activity with minimal context and no identifiable persons or organizations clearly named.
London reports detail George Chapman landlord of the Crown public house in Southwark under remand for poisoning his barmaid Maud Marsh. Arsenic traces led to post mortems and exhumations of his two wives, first at Leytonstone in 1887 and the second at Manchester? Monument Tavern. The Marsh case echoes earlier deaths, with Chapman’s alleged motive tied to consent to a post mortem.
The French government plans to vary Marseilles shipping service while wage talks with strikers proceed. Employers may recover losses from government payment if they concede. government suggests Admiral Rouyer act as arbitrator between ship owners and strikers.
The Paris abduction case ends with Dr. Marcelles and his daughter marrying after a telecom from the couple from Paris. Senior Leplay accepts the union despite the past abduction. Motor car pursuit occurred but friends prevented intervention during the escape to Paris.
A morning on Randwick's middle class track features numerous gallops with hurdles started. Luknow leads Purser by two lengths over a mile in around 1 minute. Diverse performances include Idolize, White Eyesching, Angelo, Barbary, and many others advancing over distances up to a mile and a furlong.
Justice Owen addressed libel law in New South Wales noting that a newspaper report of a public meeting may be publishable if truthfully conveying information of public interest. He observed the law may need Parliament action, discussed malice and the newspaper's power to cause damage, and stated the jury previously found for the defendant.
Mme Melba’s second appearance at the Theatre Royal drew high praise for her vocal rendition and tender heroine portrayal in Liuraos the Younger's novel. Alfredo performer Arua received favorable notice, while minor leads by Ma Benaumde Geraont and others earned commendation. A charitable benevolent society display featured school children performing in Birchgrove Reserve with wide spectator turnout.
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