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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1903
Page
5
From London on June 4 the Bourse Gazette under M de Witte comments that Russia benevolently encourages Mr Chamberlain's policy. The piece notes the Russian stance as reported by the financial organ.
The Times reports Mr Deakin the Federal Attorney-General sent a cable to the British Australasian showing broad Australian sympathy for Chamberlain's proposals. He said the Commonwealth Ministry supported the plan and that all states likely approved it, reflecting strong backing among Australians for consolidation.
London June 4 Mr Chamberlain secretary for the colonies replies to a correspondent saying preferential rules for British manufactures require Motherland to favor those products. He suggests a small duty on foreign imports while Canada and Australian producers stay free, arguing trade would then be increasingly bound and benefits could be shared.
London June 4 Mr W H Long president of the Logs Government Board spoke at Epworth last night. He said a great desire for a businesslike and prudent consideration could be met by a party declaration and a party trial. The act involved a severe condemnation of The Parts system. Ar Louis protested against the wild tales of an impending general election. The government would not allow opponents to force their hands.
Sir Edward Grey and Charles Dike, both Liberal figures, attacked Chamberlain’s preferential duties as harmful to trade and wages. Grey warned such protection would jeopardize empire trade and pensions. Dike argued duties on corn risk harming United States relations and Britain’s key export. Thomas Burt cautioned against policy that could worsen material distress and Ulster tensions.
London July 4. Mr T W Russell and Labour reformer warned that Chamberlain’s schemes for a distant election would ruin the country and bring woe to the people. The government was said to be staggering toward dissolution as the speech criticized the proposal and its consequences.
The Vossische Zeitung of Berlin argues that Chamberlain would be pleased by Germany taking belligerent measures against a British colony. It asserts that such actions could suspend peaceful negotiations and block an equitable compromise, according to the opinion.
In Tondon on June 4 authorities describe steam launches rescuing 200 starving children trapped since Friday in a Topeka school as floods swamped the area. A chemist from Bowral, W Morgan, praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for strong regional sales and notes Chamberlain's Medicines as trusted in Australia.
A reader warns that Gramma is the only food containing all the grain and warns against imitations. The ad urges requesting MLA and to return imitation products to protect the trade mark for prizes.
London dispatch reports immense forest fires blazing in Canadian provinces near coastal regions, with vast damage underway and several towns under threat as of 240 p.m. on June 4. Strong winds and smoke hamper firefighting efforts across affected areas.
The Standard correspondent in Johannesburg reports Boers will take active role in Transvaal politics. The government, facing opposition by non-official Transvaal Legislators, withdraws a proposal to confer municipal franchise on coloured men meeting general qualifications.
Persistent Vienna reports outline plots against King Alexander of Servia and Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria. A Belgrade palace cook was found shot dead, with authorities citing possible suicide amid alleged food poisoning plots against Queen Drage.
London dispatch reports Count Cansigi, Russian Ambassador to the United States, stating Manchuria will be evacuated in September. The note comes as an official Washington statement relayed by Reuters.
London dispatch notes that President Loubet will arrive July 4 for a three day official visit, the first by a French head of state in this capacity. It recalls past royal and noble receptions for foreign dignitaries in London and confirms the City’s plan to receive him in state with an official address.
London reports the Pacific Steam Navigaton Company steamer Apequipa foundered at her moorings near Paraíso during a storm. Captain Wodd and Mrs Codd among the drowned. 18 crew lost, 17 saved mostly Chileans. Later notes say 43 saved. ship rated 2953 tons, built 1889 at Barrow.
London Amal North Western Railway Company announces cancellation of the Leow expresses on the London to Carlisle route, a 209%% mile journey with no stops. Other items report American wheat supply and metals prices, plus advertisements for Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract with testimonials from doctors.
London June 4 The Army Beltway Council advised Mr St Joan Brodrick Secretary for War on troop movement by railways for mobilisation The council now includes the Assistant Director of Naval Intelligence for Mobilising the Director of Navy Contracts Mr G W Miller and navy representatives
London reports on June 4 that Intercolonial authorities consider new pensions for miners. The discussion centers on social support measures for workers affected by mining dangers and long-term health issues.
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