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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
5
The Daily Journal lists subscription prices and distribution details, with mail rates, club reductions, and foreign postage guidance. It also includes a mix of editorial notes on politics, economy, Cuba, and railroad rate cases, plus notices about distribution points in major cities and statements on the soldiers and sailors monument funding in Indianapolis.
Chicago and Kansas City. The argument in the cases shall be heard on June 33, until which date the order enjoining equality of rates for all shippers will continue in force. The orders were issued on the motion of Judge Day for the Interstate Commerce Commission, testing the law against rate cutting.
A meeting under the Commercial Club advocates stronger legal controls on party nominations, warning against open primaries. It cites voter abstention past abuses, praises the Australian ballot, and notes wide support from Republicans, labor groups, and other organizations for a system where primaries are legally regulated and publicly funded.
The foreign press may not grasp the full significance until the final act on May 2. The War Department order marks the start of the voluntary Cuban evacuation by U.S. forces, a historic shift after past compulsory evacuations.
The opening order to General Wood authorizes the May 9 inauguration of Cuba’s government elected by its people and to leave Cuba under its own control. Palma, Cuba’s president elect, lauds U S generosity and the bloodshed that aided Cuba’s freedom, while condemning anti American charges and praising the American example.
A compact mosaic of quips and lines from period papers. Jokes range from a wife beaten husband deflection to polite street car crowds. Notables reference Madge Marjorie and Mrs Newcome in light social satire.
Governor Salazar received a war ministry message reporting calm in Bogota as public schools close due to the revolution while National College and the university reopen. In Medellin teachers quit over depreciated currency. Governor Velez may raise salaries.
In Washington debate on the military appropriation bill Mr Burleson of Texas renewed charges against Secretary Hay over Boer relief funds. Mr Hitt of Illinois defended Hay as efforts to aid Boers continue. The House also addressed longevity pay for retired officers and oleomargarine legislation with exchanges amid sharp rhetoric.
In Washington on March 2, Senate debate over the oleomargarine bill drew sustained attention. North Dakota’s Hansbrough urged the industry be labeled openly, while Nevada’s Stewart argued against taxation of colored oleomargarine. Iowa’s Dolliver delivered the main address, denouncing the industry as tied to lawlessness.
The article recounts Cecil Rhodes dying after restless fevers and wandering in search of change. It notes his vast wealth, reckless money handling, and a probable bequest to public interests in South Africa. It mentions Matopo hills burial wishes, Grooteschuur residence, and Dr Jameson as Rhodesian successor, with the London Times praising his imperial role.
Cecil John Rhodes, former Cape Colony premier and Jameson raid instigator, born July 5 1853. He built wealth in diamonds, led De Beers and the British South Africa Company, and sought British rule across Africa with a Cape to Cairo railway dream. Rhodes held prime ministership 1890 1896, faced later inquiries, and remained a major imperial figure.
An account recalls Mr Rhodes aboard a ship as he quips about speeches and labor. He promises 3,000 acres for a mission site, marks it on a map, and leads a fearless ride among natives during uprisings. His Grooteschurr house burns. he jokes that Jameson being worse would be worse news.
John Hays Hammond lauds Cecil Rhodes detailing his empire building, liberal finance, and dedication to developing South Africa. He cites Rhodes as a democratic imperialist, a patron to local ventures, and a pioneer whose wealth funded a envisioned federation. Hammond stresses Rhodes's faults but praises ideals, foresight, and enduring influence on the map of Africa and British imperial interests.
Lord Grey, sailing from New York, discusses Cecil Rhodes with an intimate friend. He praises Rhodes as a rare idealist of Elizabethan daring and notes Rhodes’s faith in federal government, American style unity, and projected imperial federation including Canada and South Africa. He recalls Rhodes’s support for Irish self-rule and a peaceful federation, while reflecting on Rhodes’s influence on empire politics.
Count Matsukata ex premier of Japan and Megata head of taxation bureau arrived on the Kaga Maru and said their eight month world tour aims to study economic conditions. They stressed mutual interests and growing U S Japan trade, hoping for reciprocity and closer ties within a broader Anglo American framework.
In Trenton the New Jersey Senate extensively amended the steel trust bill after lengthy sessions. Changes require two thirds of stockholders to approve conversions from preferred stock to bonds, and only if preferred stock has paid dividends for a year. Conversions also hinge on assets matching issued and outstanding preferred stock.
The revolver used to shoot President McKinley the handkerchief covering the hand and the cartridges from the weapon have been turned over to the Buffalo Historical Society for display in its museum in Buffalo New York in March 236.
Supreme Court granted a stay of execution for Charles Woodward who was sentenced to be hanged at Casper on Friday next. Officials in Casper had not been notified due to wires going down yesterday. A messenger departed last night for Casper via Jane Island and then west over the ikhorn to deliver the news.
In Port au Prince Haiti on March General Cameau chief of police who ordered the immediate execution of Leon Gabriel the French citizen who fired at him has been dismissed at the request of the French government. The incident is now believed closed.
A bill to appropriate 110000 for a McKinley monument in Buffalo passed the New York State Senate. Governor Odell sent an emergency measure to the Legislature urging repassage of the bill.
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