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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1902
Page
4
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A survey of party debates notes the Republican critique of Democratic support for free silver as a political error and the claim that future policy must avoid past blunders. The piece cites tax figures for Union Traction cars, New Hampshire senator Chandler on federal appointments, and Milwaukee mayor Rose's stance on trusts and streetcar franchises, framing contemporary Democrats as divisioned between expansion and anti expansion camps.
The speakers drifted toward suggesting practical measures against Ive Istuer, while their frontward stance against national development echoed century old protests. The piece notes that even such opposition has some use for the Republican party, offering a counterpoint to progress.
The article argues that route selection for the Isthmian canal is an executive function and should be decided by the President, not Congress. It notes Congress can fund surveys but cannot conduct them, urging the President to choose between Nicaragua and Panama routes after expert input.
A Jackson banquet in Indiana marks the end of Bryan era influence as leaders denounce silver policy and Bryan as matchless leader. Voters, once rallied to 16 to 1, now silent on his name. party loyalty shifts amid eight years of political misjudgment and disaster.
The article weighs sugar consumption and production in 1901, noting domestic beet sugar, imports, and potential Cuban crop shifts. It mocks Democratic figures and Frank Burke, catalogs Liberty Bell nostalgia, critiques Gamewell fire alarm contracts, and predicts Indiana Democrats will drop free coinage as a defining issue.
A dialogue sketch from Boston transcripts about runaway marriages and gossip. Crawford Why Crawford-Why do you think their marriage will last Aunt Hannah Hulda’s quest for a husband two years ago ends in marriage Uncle George She still looks for him Mrs Witherby comments on Mrs Gigg ton and servant stories.
A quip from Mr Wise about marriage in Paris prompts a joke on multiple ceremonies and divorces. The Chicago Tribune and Baltimore American voice a witty exchange reflecting social views on marriage and separation.
In the Philadelphia Press a young wife exclaims over her husband’s life policy, calling the insurance company hateful. She notes that if she were to cause his death by her own act they would not pay, reflecting on policy terms and moral hazard.
Chicago January report notes that the United States spent 241,379,704 dollars on 45,735 new structures in 1901, up 11,161 permits and 102,403,440 dollars from 1900, a 74 percent rise. St. Paul shows the largest gain at 2 percent.
Ambassador Joseph H. Choate, on leave in New York, will sail from the United States to be back at his post in London, traveling aboard the steamer St. Louis and expected to arrive Wednesday.
The first financial measure of importance is a bill to maintain legal tender silver dollars at parity with gold and to expand subsidiary silver coinage. Introduced by Rep Hill of Connecticut, it seeks immediate House action amid opposition from Democratic members. The treasury secretary would manage parity by exchanging gold for silver dollars as needed.
Secretary Root testified before the House military affairs committee behind closed doors on the Philippines. He said the army acts as a moral force to support civil administration, noted Spooner amendments hinder investment, and warned military reduction would be gradual. He contrasted progress in provinces with ongoing conspiracies, urged self government plans by Lodge or Cooper, and described transport reforms and an unnecessary emergency fund.
Washington Jan 9 Congress will be asked to create a secretary of commerce with an assistant and a suite of offices. The proposal would place lifesaving services lighthouse boards and service marine hospitals steamboat inspection navigation and shipping bureaus immigration statistics coast geodetic survey and other units under the new department.
Legislation to consolidate state statistics offices into a single Census Bureau gains support from the Senate, with Director Merriam endorsing permanency and economy. Hearings set for Chinese exclusion and steamship inspection reciprocal recognition proceed, while a military retirement bill prompts a new subcommittee appointment.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt hosted the largest White House dinner to date for eighty five diplomatic corps members including British, German, French and Russian ambassadors. The event featured an immense double T table, pink begonia decorations, white roses, green lights, and Marine Band music with notable guests and officials in attendance.
A large meeting of Cane Sugar Growers in New Orleans unanimously protests Congress plans to remit sugar duties for Cuba under the Dingley tariff. They argue US sacrifices in 1898 were for Cuba’s freedom and warn the proposal would harm Louisiana cane growers by lowering prices and devaluing land. The protest notes Cuba’s small population and fears tariff long-term damage to domestic agriculture.
The Liberty Bell arrived in Charleston at 10 am from Savannah escorted by Mayor Ashbridge and Philadelphia council delegates. Local officials including Mayor Smyth, the Board of Aldermen, and Charleston Exposition directors greeted it. Marines, artillery, and militia formed a guard as the bell was displayed, a 13-gun salute fired, and the vehicle struggled under weight before the bell was moved by rail to the exposition grounds where Mayor Smyth gave a welcome.
A Berlin Reichstag rebuke to Chamberlain angered British papers. St James Gazette calls Von Buelow a swaggering Pharisee and warns of strained Anglo German ties. The Globe and Pall Mall Gazette criticize the chancellor while Westminster Gazette cautions against further damage to relations. Richter ridicules Germany’s colonial policy.
The Daily Mail reports no diplomatic correspondence tied to Mr Chamberlain s speech and that assurances reached German public opinion via letters and verbal notes at a Foreign Office reception. Other papers seek to avoid inflaming tensions while commenting on Count Von Ruelow s remarks and Germany s anger toward Britain and the United States. The Standard suggests possible reparations and urges Germany to seek a swift, satisfactory amendment to preserve good will among European powers.
At a Johannesburg banquet Lord Milner the British high commissioner spoke on Africa’s crisis saying the storm cloud has burst and the war will end sooner if Britain applies firm pressure without negotiations. He condemned pro Boer tactics and urged imperturbable squeezing while showing clemency to Boers who surrender.
Lord Kitchener cables the War Office that the second British gun captured by the Boers at Brankelaagte has been recovered. It had been previously reported as destroyed.
London reports the War Office has issued a call for 9,396 infantry volunteers to gradually replace troops serving in South Africa. The announcement underscores ramped up manpower needs as the South African campaign continues.
Berlin report notes Herr Richter of the Liberal People's party backing Chancellor Von Buelow's rebuke amid Reichstag debate on estimates. He asserts unity among Germans on national questions and affirms confidence in the army while addressing Mr Chamberlain's utterance.
Madrid reports a liberal Governor of Saragossa removed sparks a major anti clerical riot in London. Demonstrators accompany the governor to the station, set fire to a Jesuit monastery, and clash with troops who fire on the crowd, wounding many as the riot continues.
Rome announces a papal commission on modern questions concerning holy writ. Members include Cardinal Parocchi, Cardinal Zegna, and Cardinal Vives y Tutu with consultors from several countries such as Professor Garrigan of the Catholic University in Washington. The inquiry will define limits of freedom for Catholic exegesis and what must be maintained or rejected to preserve orthodoxy.
Dublin January 9 John Redmond chairman of the United Irish League said William Redmond and Joseph Devlin of Belfast will sail for the United States at month end to complete the league’s work there The Irish League of America will bear the travel expenses and arrange their tour
A London Times despatch says Dr Dutton at Bathurst has found a parasite causing a fever in humans. The parasite resembles the fly disease in horses in South Africa. Sir Alfred Jones, chair of the Liverpool Tropical School of Medicine, notes Major Ross’s letter confirming the discovery.
London January 10 The Cairo correspondent of the Daily Mail reports the Sultan of Turkey vainly sought French help to stop Italy’s advance on Tripoli. He then ordered fortifications of the capital and to reinforce Tripoli with a modern equipped garrison.
Berlin January 3 The Frankfurter Zeitung the leading scandal authority in Germany reports that the empire’s largest steel makers are forming a combination to include all steel industry branches. It also states that German firms have received London orders for 2000 tons of Spiegel-Eisen for American account.
Vienna dispatch reports Servia in grave straits with an empty treasury and worn officials and army. Only Belgrade’s garrison remains secure. The government fears revolution if a loan cannot be secured, signaling a critical political crisis.
Rome report says King Menelik of Abyssinia sent an Abyssinian decoration to Marquis Visconti Venosta, former Italian minister of foreign affairs. The ex-minister returned the decoration, saying he would not accept a token stained with Italian blood.
London report notes reassembling Parliament and unsettled finances prompt debate on reform of taxation. The Daily Telegraph proposes a possible small tax on all imports as a solution.
Berlin reports 203 208 people left Hamburg and Bremen in the year, with Bremen accounting for 180 488 departures. Of Bremen emigants in 191, 103 214 went to the United States, out of a total 110 68 who left Bremen.
CONSTANTINOPLE dispatch says Spencer Eddy first secretary of the American Union has departed for a four months leave. Berlin reports Dr Ernest Leiber, the centaine leader in the Reichstag, is fatally wounded.
A virtual settlement ends the months long battle between garment cutters and clothing manufacturers. The accord affects about forty thousand workers in New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Syracuse Utica Rochester and Baltimore. The agreement grants a nine hour workday and an eight hour day window, settling the major dispute.
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