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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1902
Page
1
Miles declares he will not remain head of the military forces if the army staff reorganization bill becomes law. He testifies before senators that section 7 of the bill would wreck the army and alleges the measure was framed in the interests of Secretary Root's and General Corbin's pets.
Gen Nelson A Miles told a Senate military affairs committee that if Hawley’s general staff bill becomes law he would resign his commission. He argued the bill would destroy army unity, citing Napoleon and Grant. he described his Madrid Spain era dispatch to Shafter and warned the measure benefits war department favorites. Secretary Root described the bill as an advisory board to study plans, not issue orders, with the chief of staff tied to the President.
A speaker praises the adjutant general for sustaining the military system amid crowded halls and chaotic duties. He urges a reorganized war department with a permanent board to aid the secretary of war, warning that war would ruin any secretary without prearranged peacetime plans and foresight.
Washington March 2 General Miles defended his remarks to the military committee of the Senate arguing the press misrepresented his attitude. Officials at the War Department weighed possible disciplinary action but noted privilege attached to congressional testimony governs any action. Continuation noted on page 4 column 7.
Ogdens limited, representing the American Tobacco Company in Britain, offers to give their entire net profit and £0,000 yearly for four years as a bonus to customers. They telegrammed 10,000 tradesmen in England, seeking to counter Imperial Tobacco's boycott with a large promotional scheme. The move sparks debate among London tobacconists and boosts anti boycott sentiment.
In Curacao and Venezuela the uprising expands with generals Penalozo Monagas and Riera moving on key towns. The Bolivar, the Libertador, aids land forces while bonds of finance and news cables falter. President Castro faces a stricken treasury, unpaid clerks, and coffee glut as the crisis deepens. Panama reports captured government troops treated kindly by general Herrera and moving toward Chiriqui as USS Philadelphia reaches port.
Washington scene shifts as the House naval affairs subcommittee postpones all Schley resolutions and related bills. Rep Watson, chair, backs delay while Roosevelt's court of inquiry recommendation stands. Rumors place Ben T Cable for Democratic congressional committee chair with Lewis Nixon as treasurer, a Johnson Bryan backed move.
The Alabama battleship silver service commission has closed the fund and will use the money totaling 53000 dollars to buy a silver service for the battleship Alabama.
Hem C Osborne, Thomas J Coffer and a third party aim to organize the First Nat of Monroeville Indiana with a capital stock of 65000 dollars.
Violence erupted when white men killed Elijah Drake and Jim Stewart and severely beat three other Black residents after alleged chicken theft. The alarm spread as residents feared more clashes and urged Governor to offer a reward for the killers.
Grave charges allege neglect of duty and failure to fight exclusion vigorously. The Six Companies claim forged signatures on their imprint, while Ho Yow says the charges come from disgruntled highbinders and notes he is investigating sources. Wu Tingfang, his brother in law and minister, orders a full inquiry.
The Times reports Persia has secured a loan of 10,000,000 roubles from Russia. In exchange Russia will receive a concession for a new enterprise. The arrangement, described as a cause for British alarm, marks a significant financial and strategic link between Persia and Russia.
The Consumers Gas Trust and Indianapolis Gas Company demand a meter system and price limits, threatening to withdraw supply if not enacted. An ordinance to compel metering and cap gas at 25 cents per 1,000 cubic feet will be introduced, with meters provided free of charge.
Letters from Consumers' and Indianapolis Gas Company warn meters are needed as supply dwindles and costs rise. Both urge swift council action on a proposed ordinance, noting gas waste under current contracts and citing other cities’ meter systems as beneficial to both consumer and supplier.
Minnesota judge dissolves the Tontine Savings Association as its charter is forfeited and a receiver is appointed. memorandum ridicules the endless chain liability, noting deficits since 1898 and explosive growth risking collapse of contracts, with directors earning large dividends despite tiny capital. Investigations spurred by the attorney general.
In Chicago a grand celebration marked by parades luncheons and the conferring of degrees for Knights of Pythias supreme officers and members. Gen Carnahan and notable officials spoke as thousands filled the Coliseum while many were turned away. The event ends with planned entertainments for visiting knights before their departure Saturday.
Charles Mc Cleary of New York was found dead this morning in South Dallas. The veins of both wrists had been cut and an empty vial of poison was found beside him. He was fifty six years old and a stranger in the city.
At Kokomo on March 16 1900 the Ninth district GOP renominated Charles B Landis for Congress amid a mass convention row in Hamilton county Jackson township. Baldwin delegates withdrew after a split over seating, nine Landis men from Jackson filled the vacated seats as the convention voiced loyalty to the Republican party and praised Landis Fairbanks Beveridge and Roosevelt.
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