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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1905
Page
12
The Senate adjourned last evening amid heated debate over the Santo Domingo protocol and Cromwell charges. A resolution asks the Foreign Relations Committee to probe the protocol and its enforcement, while open and secret sessions fueled tension over executive disclosures and a looming adjournment.
In New York on March 17 attorney William Nelson Cromwell issued a detailed denial of any dealings with Dominican officials or U S authorities over concessions or financial management. He rejected Senator Morgan’s charges and said he never represented Santo Domingo or had any contact with its government. Senator Foraker presented a telegram from Cromwell in executive session rebutting the accusations.
The State Department plans to proceed with customs collections at Santo Domingo ports under last year’s arbitration award as the Senate fails to act on the Dominican treaty. Absent Senate action, personnel changes may occur, with Abbott likely replaced and a new agent named by the State Department. Concerns exist over European creditor actions that could prompt independent collection efforts, risking friction similar to past episodes. A Calabria steamer from Italy arrived, and Prince Ferdinand of Savoy is noted among arrivals.
Vintage ad copy promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills claiming quick relief from pain and distress and urging purchases with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The text includes fragmented phrases about nervous headaches and three to four day usage, with a vague refund offer.
In a Senate yesterday a recall of the 1992 expulsion of executive clerk James Rankin Young over leaks to newspapers recounted. Senator Teller argued the offended party was innocent, while the so called smelling committee failed to prove guilt, and Young later returned to Philadelphia and became superintendent of the Dead Letter Office.
The Senate confirmed numerous nominees including Nelson O Shaughnessy as third secretary at the Berlin embassy and Francis Landon as second secretary at Vienna. Others named: Joseph Cross as US district judge for New Jersey, Francis Wright as judge for Eastern Illinois, Fenton Booth as judge of the Court of Claims, Louis Summers as collector of internal revenue in Virginia, John Dunile as US attorney for Western Pennsylvania, John Campbell as associate justice for the Arizona Territory Supreme Court, plus consuls Estes and Jackson and H J Dunlap and Peter De Graw as Fourth Assistant Postmaster General and Alaska customs collector. Also several postmasters.
Orders to army officers detail multiple leave extensions and medical duties. Harry R. King and Howard Gottlieb receive extended or special leave. James Bourke to serve on an examining board. Promotions exams at Monterey dissolved. Various officers reassigned or ordered to duty at Governors Island Fort Logan Wilmington and New York City with adjustments to station and responsibilities. A road board will meet in Skagway Alaska to plan wagon roads and trails. A group of military secretaries detailed for vacancies. Pair of transfers and duty changes for Col Helstand Todd Wider Brodie and Davis. Court martial at Annapolis for ten sailors from the USS Atlanta charged with wholesale theft.
Paris and Caracas face tense exchanges after Venezuela's move against the French Cable Company. France warns of exhaustion of diplomacy as Caracas courts continue, with French vessels in the Caribbean and US officials briefed. Indian Ocean and Caribbean fleet movements noted. Manila and Pacific deployments also listed for naval officers and Marines.
In Berlin today Socialist Herr Bernstein denounced Nicholas and condemned Russian loans as prolonging Manchuria’s war. Chancellor von Buelow defended allowing Russian bonds, noting German holders’ confidence and neutrality, while Vice Chancellor Posadowsky-Wehner tied emigration rules to keeping newcomers from burdening Germany.
March 17 coverage notes St Patrick Day celebrations in Ireland and England with Irish flags, shamrocks, and street vendors. In Dublin and major towns, social functions were especially notable, including a state ball at the castle attended by leading Irish families. Royal figures sent sprigs and Irish Guards received tributes. Irish industries exhibition opened in London by Princess Christian and Duchess of Marlborough. John Redmond received word of a proposed $100,000 annual home rule fund from Cardinal Moran in Sydney. Weather mixed. England damp, Ireland generally fine with minor disturbances.
Paris reports the Chamber of Deputies approved a military reform reducing active army service from three to two years by 619 to 32 votes. The law, effective January 1905, ends most exemptions, creates an auxiliary corps for those released due to weakness, and reshapes cadet and professional training with one year military service before studies and extended reserve duties.
Madrid March 17 King Alfonso signed the appointment of Senor Don Emilio de Ojeda as under secretary for foreign affairs and Senor Jacinthe de Cologan as Spanish Minister at Washington L Polo de Bernabe named Ambassador in London Queen Alexandra sails for Lisbon Guatemalan president takes office amid cheers Chicago engineer Frank Dunham dies by suicide after money lender abuse Northwest school question settled with an educational clause preserving current schools
Centenarian Professor Manuel Garcia of the University of London, inventor of the laryngoscope, celebrated his 100th birthday amid honors from King Edward, Emperor William, and the King of Spain. Edward knighted him at Buckingham Palace, and he received the Royal Order of Alfonso XII from the Spanish envoy. He also attended a Laryngological Society reception where Fraenkel and others presented honors, plus a Sargent portrait and congratulatory messages from institutions in New York and Montreal.
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