New-York tribune., 1902-07-09
AFFAIRS IN ST. THOMAS.
OVER THE DELAY IN THE
SALE TO THE UNITED STATES

Grom an Occasional Correspondent The Tribunel
ST. Thomas D. w. l.. June o.
Every one in this little community looking
forward TO a holiday coronation day. A Danish
princess was to be crowned Queen of England side
by side with King Edward VII. who owes much
of his popularity this fair daughter of Christian
TX, who. like most OF the royal family of Den
mark, reigns in the hearts of the people. Cos
mopolitan IN St Thomas. yet all hands
would have rejoiced, and much regret has been
manifested that King Edwards serious illness has
prevented it, let hope for short time only
There doubt that the st. Thomas folk would
have thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Churches
would have been decorated and houses ilumina ted.
There would have been a goody display of bunt-
ing in town and from the shipping and fireworks
from the old fort-aI indicating the sympathy
Our Little Isle" has with the outer world, wheth
It be a coronation. Fourth OF July celebration
a disaster to which its merchants are asked to
contribute. 1t would have been great relief after
all have gone through since the Martinique
lamity. which has greatly affected US, have
had the of happiness shine again
grief.
Altogether 1902 has been a year of bitter sorrow
to many of Not the least has been the post
ponement of the sale question. which is again be-
ginning to assert itself. Though the of
people do not read Danish, there some who do
and so what the Copenhagen newspapers ''Politi-
ken" or National Tidende'' say the subject is
often translated and listened by anxious hearers
interested one way or the other. The speech Of
Herr Albert, the Minister of Justice, as freely
translated from "Politiken," arraigns the con-
servative party in the Landsthing in scathing
terms for their opposition to the ratification of
the treaty. His illusions to their old fogyism
and the methods which were adopted to Obstruct
it's progress have given unusual satisfaction here
We looking forward hopefully to the next move
of the ministry in Copenhagen, and, II private
letters from that city to be believed. much Of
the opposition which has been shown to the trans
fer Of these islands Will have disappeared. Some
certain high parsonage openly signified his desire
impressed his royal wish upon those who have led
the antE-sale party in Copenhagen-the affair would
is the reason why German influence is inferred
sponsibe persons, it is TO be hoped there is no
truth in It whatsoever.
The fund for the widows and orphans Of the
crew Of the steamship G5apP,er has reached the re-
have left behind 1t will be remembered that
the largest single contribution yet. The rest was
subscribed here and from other sources. II still
cial Telegraph Company viii do. The company is
admirably served by those IN It's employ and 1t Is
an occasion in practical manner There & is no
grateful to every one for what has been done al
ready toward relieving the, distress which exists
crew Of the Grappler were picked men. They were
exceedingly good TO their wives and children. The
blow in Consequence has been a heavy one, for. in
many instances. II has reduced the survivors from
Gepoase TO tber call For aid and The Trib9nes
leader asking for 1t in behalf of sufferers will
From st. Groix there is not much news The
planters have been repairing damages done by the
upon them. making haste to get through grind
mn septber Whch IS nnns9aS lSte II is
reported that much financial embarrassment ,i- ex-
consensus of opinion is that If these islands are
there is nothing else but ruin in store for them
and for ST. Croix in particular.