St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-10
DIARY OF EVENTS.
TUESDAY, DEC. 2.

The presidents message delivered TO
congress today deals largely with the
trusts and the labor problem. It de-
clares for trade reciprocity with other
nations; for conservative revision of
the tariff, and an enlarged navy. The
president informs congress of progress
in investigating the titles of the 18TH
milan canal grants, and of the practical
completion of the Pacific cable to Hong
Kong by way of Honolulu and the
Philippine islands-Verdict Of not
guilty returned against each of tbe
seven defendants in the Marion. Mass.
tar and feather case-Stockholders of
the Atlas National bank of Boston vote
to reduce the capital stockr-Hun-
dreds of veterinary surgeons coming
to New England to treat the cattle dis
ease; congress will be asked for at least
$1,000 OO-Snow in Texas and Mexico
Civil service reformers criticise New
York commlssion--Possible combina-
tons IN Delaware which might result
in election of two senators-Changes
expected in the Philippine commission
Senator Hale opposes construction
of big warships-Lily Whites indig-
nant about the presidents southern
policy, and Democrats reioice-Con-
gressmen oppose general revision of
tariff, but some favor changes of few
schedules--Bartlett of Georgia de-
clares Hills ideas too socialistic for a
candidate for the presidency-Spain
expects the United States to intervene
further in Cuba--Irish members or.
dered to be in the house of commons
ready for education bill-Reichsta
coalition to secure majority is criti-
cised by press and public'in Germany
London News declares the United
States should be held responsible for
the trouble in enezuela-Castro ac-
cepts Garmany's claim on Venezuela,
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8.
Ex-Speaker Thomas B. Reed suffers
sudden and severe attack of gas
tritis at Observation-Disclosures killed
and fireman and many passengers in
Jured by wreck of railroad train at
LongW ood, Mass-Fourteen cities in
Massachusetts held elections. the feat
ures being the recovery of Brockton by
the Socialists; their defeat in Haverhill
by but IA votes and the defeat of Mayer
Leonard in Lawrence. There was
but one change in the license standing,
Pltchburg returning to the no column
Charles S. Ashley was elected for his
ninth term as mayor of New Bedford
by an Overwhelming vote--An err
dowment fr@l Of 100000 secured for
Boston university-Dr. Salmon ar
rives at Boston from Washington to
take charge of campaign against the
foot and mouth disease; says situation
is very disQuieting--Coal shipments
being ncreased-Crown Prince of
Siam sails for home-Conventio at
Concord, n. H., to revise state constitu-
ton--New York boarding house keep
ers increase rates 81 a week-KansaS
City brewers combination held to be
a trust in violation of statutes of Mis-.
souri-Mosley commission favors a
British civic federation like that in the
United States--Senator Alger takes
oath Of otfice-House committee
promptly takes up trust question:
Labor men plan to secure wider intlu-
ence in pOlitics-Senate committee
proposes further reduction of Philip
pine tariff-Change of sentiment of
senators makes brighter prospect for
Cuban eciprocity-Talk of factory
legislation in Cuba--RusSia and Aus
tria to undertake specific reforms in
Observation-Disclosures between France
and England believed to be near settle
ment-Serious conflict between Cos
sacks and strikers on the Caucasian
railroad-Chinese edict recommends
that knowledge of western science be a
qualification for office-San Domingo
will not submit to arbitration the dis
pute with American Improvement COM
pany.
THURSDAY, DEC. 4.
Ex-Speaker Reed has appendicitis.
condition very serious because Of age
and poor physical condition DIR.
Salmon reports that 5000 cattle in New
England are affected by foot and mouth
disease-Hearing of coal commission
resumed at Scranton-New trial
granted Caleb Powers, convicted of the
murder of Governor Goebel--FOur
brotherhoods working together to Sc
cure more pay from railroads entering
Chicago-George W. Streeter Of obs
trict of Lake Michigan" fame goes to
prison for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Bliss reports good progress on treaty
with tons that Culebra
is to be permanent naval base Bill
introduced in senate providing GOLD
basis for PhilippiDes-Mr. Ball oil
Delaware declares Addicks will never
be elected senator-Canal negotiations
resumed; early agreement with Co
lombia expected-The press generally
considers the presidents message mild
and conservative-Mr Hoar ad nits
that there are evils in trusts but would
delay legislation; others favor prompt
action-Official announcement that
England and Germany will make q
joint naval demonstration against Vtne
Euela-Belgian states general ratifes
Brussels sugar convention-italiar