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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1907
Page
15
A fragment notes a stance toward Japan and public opinion, expressing limited hope about the Japanese situation. The terse line hints at official discourse and sentiment during diplomatic discourse, suggesting skepticism about prospects in Tokyo.
Statements from the Japanese Association of America deny any alliance with Japanese Progressive leaders to overthrow Japan's ministry. They say Pacific Coast Japanese focus on immigration issues and oppose discriminatory laws, and note O Noda's Washington visit aimed at clarifying anti Japanese sentiment.
Secretary of War Taft assures there will be no war with Japan and says reports of conflict are scare headlines. He expresses faith in peaceful relations and urges reliance on official channels regarding Mrs Ayres's complaint involving West Point. He adds he has no further comment on the matter beyond government inquiry.
The Ottawa city council’s welcome to Prince Fushimi at city hall highlighted Japan Britain friendship and hopes for a long alliance. The address noted no warships on the U S boundary lakes and no fortifications on the Pacific parallel, predicting a century of peaceful neighbors.
Acting Secretary Newberry received Gen. Baron Kuroki's telegram expressing warm thanks for courtesy shown during his stay in the United States. He sails for Japan tomorrow morning with pleasant memories of American hospitality. Similar thanks were sent to Secretary Straus of the Department of Commerce and Labor who replied with best wishes for Kuroki's health happiness and a safe voyage.
In Paris on June 10, Shin Ichiro Kurani the Japanese ambassador to France and Foreign Minister Pichon signed the French Japanese treaty. The date and method of ratification are to be decided later by the contractors, with the treaty grounded on guaranteeing continental status.
The Progressive party in Tokyo presses for an apology over the San Francisco restaurant attack and could influence next fall’s elections. Washington signals a firm, negative stance if demands arise, while U S policy seeks a calm, lawful route.
Washington reacts coolly to France proposing mediation between Japan and the United States over San Francisco tensions. Roothack declines, asserting no cause for such aid and signaling U S refusal to concede Japan's grievance. Officials fear delay of a hoped general treaty while noting risk of growing anti American sentiment and periodic flareups.
A blasting explosion at Greenwich mine number 2 near Barkesboro, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, injures six miners. A closed room with no vent housed men using blasting powder. a can of powder ignited, causing a severe cave-in and trapping workers. Six men were rescued after emergency arrival and taken to a local hospital.
A compact item notes Hood's Sarsaparilla has surpassed all other preparations in merit. The claim highlights consumer praise and local prominence for the era's medicinal tonics.
June dispatch from New York says officials fear heightened tension between the United States and Japan amid diplomatic moves and naval cautions. The piece notes concern in State Department circles over Japan’s ongoing actions and the potential for broader conflict, with emphasis on delicate pressures shaping policy toward the Philippines and Japan.
A deputation from the United States urged Tokyo to treat Japanese and Europeans alike after anti Japanese actions in San Francisco. The Progressive party adopted a resolution blaming the U S government for failing to prevent outrages and warning it may become a political weapon ahead of next spring elections.
Chicago reports Taft leaving for Madison on an army post inspection tour while Cannon campaigns for presidential honors with a continuous congressional reception in Danville. In Manson Wisconsin Taft spoke to about 5000 in the gymnasium praising Spooner and noting national strain from public fevers.
During the cross examination of Secretary Wilson by A S Worthington on the cotton disclosures, the wariness over concealed facts dominated proceedings. Wilson faced repeated questions about suppressing information and whether he had kept the leak secret, while remaining calm under scrutiny across several hours.
Secretaries Wilson and Van Riper figure in a heated inquiry over secrecy around cotton crop data. Witnesses recount interviews, hotel visits, and a 1905 statement, with Wilson defending his minimal role and asserting confidence in bureau staff.
North Washington Association schedules a complaint hearing against a proposed large stable near the water reservoir at Bryant Second and Third streets northwest. Members argue stable dust and animal refuse threaten typhoid infection. Dr Walliger cites dangers from microbes in stable waste.
A large ferocious cat terrorized children near Fourth and L streets southeast from Sunday afternoon until killed last night. Agnes Fergan, 11, and Howard Jones, 3, were bitten on the right arm and right leg respectively, drawing attention from nearby residents who did not claim ownership of the animal. The cat was pursued and killed by a colored man, and its body sent to City Barn to be stored for examination, with authorities unsure of its origin.
The report notes ongoing employment for journeymen while a large lockout is prepared by employers. Yesterday a plasterers meeting expelled thirty three members for disobeying orders, and it was announced that workers who cannot find work may draw on the union treasury.
The Western disturbance centers in Minnesota moving northeast and weakening. Rain spans from the Caro lines to the Upper Mississippi Valley while other regions remain fair. Temperatures mostly steady except a Middle Atlantic dip. Thunder showers forecast for the Mid Atlantic, Lake region, and possibly the South Atlantic Tuesday. Wednesday showers in New England and the Rocky Mountains. Winds vary by coast with southeasterly to northeasterly trends and squalls on the Upper Lakes. Steamers to Europe expect light variable winds and fair seas toward the Grand Banks. Local readings show temperatures from mid 40s to mid 80s with humidity near 78 percent morning and 62 percent afternoon.
About thirty five journeymen plumbers are expected to be locked out by the Master Plumbers Association this morning in protest of actions planned by the Employers Association last week. Some master plumbers have refused to carry out the plan.
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