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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1905

Page

10

German Agrarian Policy Pushes Tariff Reforms

Chancellor von Buelow explained to the Reichstag that commercial treaties aim to equalize agricultural and industrial development. He cited population shifts from rural to urban areas and outlined minimum grain duties as a tool to aid agriculture, noting increases on rye wheat oats and barley and a higher maize duty to boost feed barley. Russia accepted the Brussels sugar convention and agreed equal treatment of German Jewish travelers. The treaties take effect February 12 1906.

Berlin Febi von Buelow Reichstag Germany Woda Bavaria Count von Buelow Russia Austro-Hungary Brussels

White House Doorkeeper Deposed to Messenger

Arthur Simmons, longtime White House doorkeeper since Grover Cleveland era, was removed yesterday for forgetfulness and transferred to the Interior Department as a messenger. William B. Dulaney of Alexandria, Virginia, becomes the President’s special messenger.

Arthur Simmons White House Loeb Simmons Grart Harrison Interior Department Treasury Cleveland Wiliam B Dulaney Alexandria

Boston Navy Dispatch Reports Yellow Fever Decline

A Panama cablegram from Commander Niles in Boston notes the danger of yellow fever on a vessel has passed. Four cases are convalescent, with Lehay and Sackett to hospital. Other officers reassigned to duty in Pensacola, Brooklyn, and New York, plus Navy and Army movements describe transport Sherman sailing for Honolulu, Guam, and Manila while the destroyer Stewart arrives at Santo Domingo City for mail service duties.

Navy Department Niles Boston Panama Chane Bay Hoston Lehay Sackett W C Eaton Navy Yard Pensacola Wia Brooklyn B. Elmore Navy M CG McDonald Naval Home Philadelphia W A Merritt Px &E New York GQ. P. Auld Nyt Galveston Twenty-first Infantry San Francisco Sherman Honolulu Guam Manila Philippines Stewart Santo Domingo

Lake Boat Breaks Submergence Record at James River

Special to The Washington Fass Newport News February 1 The Lake sub marine boat Simon Lake X set a world submergence record during final tests on the James River. It submerged to thirty eight feet and resurfaced in thirty seconds. Decks awash the boat traveled nine and a half knots on surface eight and a half knots with decks awash six knots submerged. Foreign officers aboard included Commander Land of the Argentine navy Capt de Chatr of the British navy and two others. The vessel has been sold to a foreign government and will be dismantled and shipped shortly. Inventor Lake will sail for Hamburg February 7 and has secured overseas contracts worth over three million dollars.

Newport News Simon Lake X James River Land de Chatr Ang Inventor Lake Hamburg

Bremerton Dock Charges Trimmed to 60 Percent

Assistant Secretary Darling discussed dockage rates at Bremerton Naval Station with the President after the Boston Steamship Company complained the charges were excessive. The navy declined to cut rates below 60 percent of the old charges for ships over 4,000 tons, a concession expected to satisfy vessel owners.

Bremerton Naval Station Darling Navy Boston Steamship Company Pacific Coast Philippines Navy Department Puget Sound Hisquimault British Columbia Bremerton Steamship Company

Maryland's Cruiser Maryland Breaks Speed Records

Captain Dayton reports the armored cruiser Maryland reached 22.406 knots for four consecutive hours during official trials off Massachusetts, beating the Colorado and West Virginia but not matching the Pennsylvania record. The result follows the Navy Board of Inspection and Survey's assessment of contract speed.

Pennsylvania Dayton Navy Board of Inspection and Survey Navy Department Maryland Massachusetts Colorado West Virginia

Army orders set officers for recruiting and duties

Maj Willam P. Huztord U.S.A. retired to lead recruiting in Baltimore. Several officers receive assignments to forts, arsenals, and academies for duty, exams, and inspections. Multiple boards convene March 1 1905 in Fort Myer New York Army Building Fort Monree Chicago Presidio San Francisco and other posts to examine and assign second lieutenants. Movements of naval vessels include arrivals at New York Santo Domingo City Provincetown and Maine with several ships sailing to Key West Acapulco and Hong Kong.

Willam P. Huztord U.S A West Fayette Street Baltimore Mal Huztord Harry E Wilkins Frank E Nye Chicago Charles L. Brent Thortieth Infantry Fort Niobrara Nebru George W. Hick Twenty-Ofth Infantry Robert B Powers Seventh Cavalry University of Arkansas Fayetteville Ark Guy T Scott Artillery Corps David M King Dudley Fourteenth Cavalry Sqavioch Fort Myar James D Glennan William J Nicholson Stephen M Foote Ola W Ball William W. Reno Esalgiant Edward F Nohes Army Building New York City Frederick A Smith Eighth Infantry John L. Phillips Guy Fort Banks Mase James M Willams Thomes E. Merrill James F Howell Walter Cox Robert M Thornburgh Allan Lefart Ill Philip F Harvey Charles G Woodward Warren P Newcomb Thomes § Bratton Fort Thomes William J. Wakeman Edgar W Howe Twentyseventh Mathew B. Saville Twenty-seventh Infantry Henry F Rothers Ninth Infantry Robert M. Blancaard Frank B Hawking Presidio of San Francisco Cal William Stephenson Edward T. Brown Fik& P. Reynolds Charles A. Bennett Ira A. Haynes Robert F McMilan Fort Leavenworth Kans Henry M Andrews James B Erwin Ninth Cavalry Paul F Straub Robert D Walsh James F Edwards Francia W. Gunn Fort Sem Houston Tar Henry P. Bur Tingham Henry D. Snyder Lotus Niles Francis J Kernan Twenty-sixth Infantry Georges E Houle Georges E Houle, Twenty-fixth Infantry Edward A. Stuart Artilery Corps New York Bahia Stewart Santo Domingo Yankton Provincetown Maine Tempkinsville Arkansas Charleston Key Wear Bennington Acajulla Acapulco Nashan Cavite Hongkong

Russia Sees Japan as Natural Ally in World War I

In St Petersburg the American Embassy ferried Japanese subjects to Germany under guard as a crowd watched with mixed awe. Russians, though ashamed of defeats, faced wartime truths. many peasants now recognize Japanese skill, while officials blame officer ignorance for failed campaigns.

Japan Kuronatkin Kurapatkin Liaoyang Kuropatiin

Russia and Japan as Allies and Their Global Impact

In discussions from official circles, Russia may seek an alliance with Japan to counter Western powers. The view holds Russia and Japan as complementary economies with mutual gains in Asia and the Pacific, potentially reshaping global balance and signaling surprises in peace negotiations.

Cotton Gin Report Shows Cotton Ginned by January First

Census tallies in 69 counties total 9,717,693 bales including half bales. December 18 to January 16 adds 494,954 running bales. Many counties unreported yet. 24,671 active ginners, with state totals listed for Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Indian Territory Louisiana and others.

Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Indian Territory Louisiana Kentucky Mississippi Missouri North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia

Appointments in Library reshape key divisions at LOC

The Library of Congress filled vacancies from Falkner’s resignation, elevating Dr George Winfield Scott to chief of documents and naming Dr William W Kellen to head the law library. New appointments included fourth class postmasters in Connecticut New York Pennsylvania and Virginia. Also ahead is Senor Nabuco’s March arrival as Brazilian ambassador and a Colombian tariff rise.

Falkner Library of Congress Roland P Falkner Education Porto Rico George Winfield Scott William W Kellen Boston Scott Law Kellen Supreme Court of Massachusetts Suffolk Bar Brown University John Carter Brown Bayton University Law School Law Library Connecticut West Simsbury Rowley New York Newlane William NH Collins Pennsylvania Brunnerville Elmer G. Geyer Churchville Frank E Heston Hudson Robert Dixon Mooresburg William G Ford Virginia Nurseries George W Garrett Beverly H. Bradner Senor Nabuco Senor Nabucco Washington London Great Britain Ferreira Europe Brazil

Miles as Davis Jailer Dana Ordered the Manacles

Affidavits from officers defend Gen Miles for guarding Jefferson Davis at Fort Monroe. Dana’s 1865 order authorized manacles to secure imprisonment while avoiding humiliation. Letters from Mrs Davis and Mrs Clay praise Miles’ courtesy. affidavits attest to careful health care for Davis and Clay under Miles.

Generous treatment of Mr Davis at Fort Monroe praised

The record notes humane care for Mr Davis with increasing liberties and comforts, following Gen Miles recommendations for trial or release. Davis was released in May 1887 from Fort Monroe, lived 24 years more, dying at eighty one. Gen Miles in Personal Recollections highlights postwar magnanimity by many people.

Ua Dana Fort Monroe Davis Miles Dana Charles A. Dana the Sun New York Shy Deer Husband Clay Voc Clary Mites John &S McEwan New York Artillery Nelson John McEwan D.C Ganseyvoort United States Artillery Jefferson Davis Craven Charles G. Halpin Mr. Davis Ali Gen Miles

Miles Controversy Settled Over Retired Pay

Conference conferees accept House principle to limit retired officers pay on active duty. Gen Miles to receive retired pay of his rank with Massachusetts militia, not full pay. Several other army bill differences remain over appropriation amounts.

Senate Miles Massachusetts Militia

Chinese Merchants Petition Chinese Minister Over Philadelphia Raid

A Philadelphia Chinese colony delegation asked Sir Chentung Liang Cheng to protest police raids on gambling establishments. About one hundred Chinese were arrested. merchants claim many were innocent. The minister heard the committee and asked for a written statement before deciding whether to escalate to the State Department.

Philadelphia Chentung Liang Cheng Chinese Merchants’ Association State Department

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