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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
A BREAK FROM HUNTER.
The Republicans Suspicious of His
Monetary stand.


Monetary Stand.
Frankfort, Feb. 2s.-The republicans are
in a very bad predicament, as result Of
the joint ballot to-day. A large number
bolted Hunter, and it was all the more
disastrous on account of the prominence
of the deserters. When Judge Landes
name was called, he arose and asked TO
be allowed to explain his vote He said
it was very painful for him to make the
statement that he was about to make;
that Hunter had been nominated by the
republican caucus because they thought
he was for sound money; that rumors
had been afioat for some time that Hun
ter was for free silver. and this had
caused good deal of uneasiness. He did
not believe the rumors at first, but since
the adjournment of the last assembly IL
had come to him in such shape that he
He felt that he must, in all conscientious
ness, cast his vote for a man he knew
was for sound money. He left paper
in the clerks hands, so that any one
could examine. The paper read as fol-
II hereby agree that 1 will favor such
legislation and support such measures as
will restore silver to the position it occu-
pied as primary or redemption money
prior to 1S73 when it was the standard OF
values. w. G.. Hunter"
The reading of this paper caused a great
stir in the republican ranks and was
the signal for several speeches.
Senator Null said he was for sound
money, but would vote for Hunter. Mr..
Barnett had served in the committee on
resolutions in the state convention and had
seen Hunter cast his vote for sound
money, but he (BarnetD must cast his
vote for John w Lewis, until the matter
was settled. If It was found that Hun
ter really was for sound money then he
would vote for him.
Mr.. Lyons made short speech in which
he roasted those who deserted Hunter.
Speaker Blandford said he came from
sound money county and would vote
for Hunter
The vote stood to-day as follows: Hun
ter, 81; Blackburn, 81; Bate, /; Carlisle, 8;
Evans, l; Holt /; Langley, 5; Lewis, 1;
McCreary, 2.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
ENGLAND AND HER COLONIES.
Reports of Their Loyalty Received
With Cheers I'm the Commons


London. Feb. SIN the House Of Com
mons to-day Joseph Chamberlain. secre-
tary OF state for the colonies. replying TO
a question of John w. Laurie, conserva-
tive and unionist. upon the subject. said
that the government had received copies
Of resolutions adopted by the Australian
colonies. expressing their loyalty to the
crown and declaring that they We're un-
swervingly determined to make every sac
rince for the perpetuation OF their COnnec-
tion with the British empire. The resOlu-
tion OF the Canadian government. Mr..
Chamberlain said, had not yet arrived, but
House.
William Johnston asked II any recogni-
tion could be taken OF the fact that when
the resolution was passed in the Canadian
parliament the entire assembly arose TO
their feet and sang God Save the
Queen" This question was received with
cheers.
]. G. MacNeill, nationalist, turning TO
Mr.. Chamberlain, asked. Isn't IL fact
that these colonies have the management
of their own affairs2"
Mr.. MacNeills query was greeted with
prolonged cheers from the national
benches, but no answer was given TO Il
by Mr.. Chamberlain.
George N Curzon, under secretary for
foreign affairs, stated that the govern
ment had been approached with a view
of convening another international bimet-
allie congress. To these representations
Lord Salisbury had replied that he would
consult with his colleagues I'm the ministry
before giving n definite answer The pre-
mier informed the powers making the
overtures, however, that he had no desire
TO oppose the holding of such a confer
ence, II good grounds were shown, but
upon learning that the reODening of the
indian mintS was necessary condition
70 am international monetary agreement he
had refused TO continue the matter TO any
further conclusion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
SP0lLS OF THE SENATE SAVED.
A DEMOCRATIC-POPUL COM
BINE PROBABLE.

The Plans of the Republicans to Re-
organize the BODY NIpped I'm the
bud IL the Suspicion Proves Well
FOunded-COIOr Given 10 the story
by the appointment Of "A PopuIIst
az Assistant Door Keeper.
Washington. Feb. 2S.-During the excite
ment attending the consideration OF the
Cuban relief resolutions the populists in
the Senate took occasion to steal a slice
of pie off OF the senatorial lunch counter
and at the same time form a combination
with the democrats, which prevents the
reorganization scheme recently adopted at
republican caucus. from being adopted
for the present.
For more than a week past Senator AL
len Of Nebraska, the leader of the populist
party in the Senate. has been pressing a
resolution for the appointment of Mr.
Lloyd for assistant doorkeeper of the SEN
ate a populist from North Carolina and
a personal friend of Senator Myron But
Ter. 1t was evident that the Senate was not
favorably disposed toward the Allen res
olution, and In the meantime It appears
that a deal was made with Sergeant-at-
Arms Bright by which vacancy in the
assistant doorkeeper force was made, and
to-day AIr. Lloyd was appointed to the
vacancy thus created. As all of the popu-
lists recommended the deal by which Mr..
Lloyd was provided for. IL Is claimed that
a combination has been formed between
the democrats and populists, which will
prevent the republicans from taking con-
troll OF the senatorial patronage in ac-
cOrdance with the recent caucus at which
candidates for all of the leading Offices
OF the Senate were nominated.
As Insignificant as this little incident
may appear, IL Is nevertheless a great dis
appointment TO those republican senators
who have been struggling ever since the
present session commenced to get hold OF
the patronage of the Senate for their polit-
ical friends.
Senator Pritchard OF North Carolina is
completely outdone by his populist coll
League, FOR under the proposed reOrganiza-
ton one OF his North Carolina republican
friends was named for "Sergeant-at-arm
OF the Senate" The young republican ele-
meAt IN the Senate, who forced the fight-
ing on the reorganization scheme, are
greaty depressed at the sudden change in
the situation, and there is apt TO be still
further trouble in the republican house,
mold before this matter is finally disposed
of.
Senator Chambers resolution for the
examination of the pay rolls may add TO
further complication In the republican
ranks in the Senate. The democrats and
populiSts do not admit that they have
formed a combination to defeat the reor-
ganization scheme, but Senator Butler of
North Carolina, who Is deeply interested
IN the subject, says to-day that the ap-
pontment Is the result of a combination
on these lines. This Is cheerful news to
the democratic employees Of the Senate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
wEYLER on THE CRISIS.
The Holding of a New Election VIII
Greatly Embarrass Him.

Madrid. Feb. 2s.-The Havana correspon-
dent of the Impartial cables a report of
an interview with Capt. Gen. Weyler, in
which he says the dissolution of the Span
ish Cortes and the consequent holding of
new elections will greatly embarrass him,
inasmuch as he has procured a suspension
of political activity In the island of Cuba,
moreover, the United States, he says
could revive hope in the minds of the in
surgents of their being recognized as be-
ligerents, which would greatly disturb
the nation and excite an inopportune
crisis in Spain. Nevertheless, he says,
nothing could be placed above the needs
of the mother country, though he wished
to remark that the situation in the island
was being improved daily.
The Madrid officials version Of the fore
going is that the ministry cabled to Gen
Weyler offering to resign and refrain from
dissolving the Cortes If thereby the paci-
fication of Cuba would be hastened Gen
Weyler sent reply, personally offering to
support the ministry, who therefore inn
mediately decided to dissolve the Spanish
parliament
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
CLEVELAND AND CUBA.
The President Opposed to RecOgni-
ton of the Insurgents at Present.


Washington, Feb. 28.-The regular meet
ing of the cabinet was held to-day. 1t is
understood in official circles that the res
olutions with regard to Cuban recognition
before the Senate and House were con-
sidered with much seriousness. 1t is also
the understanding among high officials
that the administration is not in favor of
the recognition of Cuban belligerency at
this time. 1t may be said that this is an
open secret. The conservative feeling of
the President and his advisers is said to
be the result, not of any lack of sympathy
with the insurgents, but of knowledge of
the embarrassments that would confront
the United States government if recogni-
ton were accorded. 1t is also stated
that the President and the members of his
cabinet are embarrassed over the possi-
bilfty of the adoption by congress of reso-
lutions on the Cuban question in a form
recurring executive approval Some promi-
nent officials, while known to have the
greatest personal sympathy with the in
surgent cause in Cuba, have shown that
they believe that their formal recognition
by congress and the President al this time
would result in consequences too serious
to be lightly encountered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
KNOCKED DOWN by A FoorPAD.
A Drummer From Waycross Badly
Hurt in south Carolina.

Hampton, S. c.. Feb. pa special to
the Guardian from Gillisonville, in this
county, says A. r. Green of Beaufort
county, representing the Cherokee nurs-
cry of Waycross, Ca, while travelling in
the direction Of Ridgeland, from towards
the old Charleston and Savannah dirt road
on Saturday evening last, was attacked
by strange negro, knocked down and
struck a second time, robbed of his money
and tobacco. but before the negro could
secure his watch, managed to put his as
sailant to flight by making a show as II
he was about to shoot him. Mr.. Green was
wholly unarmed and does not know the
negro. II being after dark he could not
see the negro,s countenance. Mr. Green
hears the marks of the encounter on his
person. His head is quite soar from the
blow and his ear Is badly cut.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
MORELAND's SHORTAGE.
The Auditors Find an Additional
Discrepancy of S3.72R.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 2s.-The city audi
tors engaged in examining the accounts
of ex-City Attorney Moreland, against
whom a number of indictments for mall
feasance in Office, embezzlement, ETC.,
are pending, to-day reported to City Con-
troller Gourley further shortage of
50, 726 The controllers report of the dis
covery will be given to a special meeting
of the common councils next Tuesday.
The new hold-out was in the street open
ing account which the ex-city attorney
handled himself, and never reported TO
any other city officer. No further infor-
nations will be made against Maj. More
land until city councils take action on the
controllers report.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
TROUBLE OVER A DIsTILLERY.
The Owner Refuses to Comply with
Request to Move II.

Winston, N. c., Feb. PA peculiar SEN
sation prevails in Jackson township of
Union county, this state. The religious
people have been up in arms for some time
against a whisky distiler. who refused to
move his plant from an Objectionable site.
1t is announced to-day that the citizens
will hold a mass meeting next Tuesday
and will wait upon the distiller and again
ask him to move. If he refuses they will
proceed to cut up the still. The women
say they will lead in the movement. This
is expected to cause trouble.
Rev j. w. Little, pastor of one of the
churches in the township, has notified the
distiller that he will be at his home Mon
day night and will remain with him. read
ing and praying through the night The
sllVils ,I las DeetI ~ go put says
the precaution, however to make his wifi.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
FRANK WHITES sLAYERs.
The Charge of Conspiracy Thrown
Ont by the Trial Judge.

Chicago, Feb. 2S.-The charge of conspir-
acy on the part of Superintendent Charles
Macdonald and seven operatives of the
Berry Detective Agency to kill Frank
White, who was shot while the men were
hunting Clarence White. with revolvers
and a warrant. was thrown out at the
Donald and his brotheH Joseph, who
gave the warrant to the shooting party
were acquitted of all completely in the
murder. The remaining six defendants
will continue to be tried as principals or
accessories.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
A BIG OYSTER SHIPPING COMPANY,
Rivets VIII BE Put Through the
Shells to Keep Them Fresh.

Cape Charles, Va, Feb. 2s.-The ex-
port Locked Shell Osvter Company was
organized here yesterday with a capital
stock of 5000, subscribed by Philadel-
phia and New York parties. 1t will put
a rivet through the shell Of the oysters
so as to keep them fresh in shipment to
distant markets. The process has been
fully tested and the company viii com.
mence business at once.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
PoLLocK's VENEZUELAN PAPER.
Ambassador Bayard Receives Copy
of the British Claims,

London, Feb. 2s.-United States Ambas-
,sador Bayard this evening received a copy
of the British case in the Venezuelan dis
pute prepared by Sir Frederick Pollock.
professor of jurisprudence at oxford Uni
versity. Mr.. Bayard was given the docu-
ment in strict confidence and viii mail it
to the state department in Washington to-
morrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
War on the Coal Trust.

Albany, N. Y, Feb. 28.-In the assembly
this morning, upon motion of Mr.. Robbins,
his two bills, one giving additional power
to the attorney general in carrying on the
Investigation, and the other making the
laws against trusts more stringent, were
ordered to a third reading, the bills hav-
ing been reported favorably from the ju-
dietary committee to-day. They are
aimed against the alleged coal trust
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
oIsTREss IN ARMENIA.
The Residents of ZeItOun Suffering
From Disease and Hunger.

Washington, Feb. ga long telegram
was received by Secretary Olney from
Minister Terrell at Constantlnople to-
day, telling of great distress in Armenia.
He says that the inhabitants OF Zeltoun
and it's vicinity are suffering from the
ravages of smallpox and other diseases,
and from want of food. Relief expedi-
tions are fitting out as fast as possible.
The progress, however, necessarily Is
slow and uncertain, because the valleys
are deep I'm mud and almost impossible,
while the mountains are filled with snow,
and the weather is unusually cold. The
English vice consul at Zeitoun has sent
relief to Harpoot, and the sultan has is
sued an imperial decree forwarding pro-
ton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
KRUGER's AMERICAN PRISONERS.
The Government Inclined to Treat
Them LenientIy.

Washington, Feb. 28.-Secretary Olney
had a cable message to-day from Mr.
Manion, the United States consular agent
at johannesburg. South African republic
saying: 1.-THE Transvaal government
shows every disposition to treat (Ameri-
ican) prisoners feniently, and has been
considerate and friendly toward all Uni
ted States official representatives. Ham
mond and other men in prison now in
ceedings."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
RATES OUT OF NEW ORLEANS.
All the Roads Interested Agree to
Maintain Them.

Chicago, Feb. 2S.-All the roads running
into New Orleans have formed a passen-
ger association for the maintenance of
rates. The agreement provides for a fine
for every infraction. 1t is hoped the as
sociation will have restraining influence
on the Southern Pacific's policy of divert
ing business to its Sunset Route by cut
ting rates. Another conference to settle
the trouble over allowing differentials to
the Canadian Pacific on immigrant bust
ness to North Pacific coast points has been
arranged for next Wednesday in Montreal
The Grand Trunk. Canadian Pacific and
American western lines will be represent-
Cd
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
AMELIE RIvEs OFF ron RUSSIA.
The Prince and Princess to Sail
From New York To-day.

Richmond. Va, Feb. 2S-Prince ana
Princess Troubetzkoi left Gotham to-day
for New York. The couple were accom-
panied as far as Gordonsville by Col. and
Mrs. Rives. the parents of the princess.
Miss Julia Magruder, Miss Page and Miss
Blandon and Gertrude Rives, sister OF
the princess. The prince and his bride
the Werra. They had nine pieces of bag
gage. 1t is reliably stated that the famous
authoress will shortly publish another
Australia and England.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
TWO CoNSTABLES IN A TRAP.
UNKNOWN MEN HOLD THEM UP
AND FATALLY WOUND THEM.
the Scene of the Outrage.
Twenty shots Fired by Their As
saiIants, hut Not Returned by the
Omcers-BOth Attempt to Get to
the Jail, But Fall in Their Tracks.

the Jail, But Fall in Their Tracks.
Walhalla, S. c., Feb. 2S.-To-night at IL
O'Clock, while Dispensary Constables Jen-
kins. Of Darlington fame. and Redmond.
were on their way TO the county jail, they
were stopped by a posse of unknown men
and fired upon. About twenty shcts were
fired in rapid succession, and both consta-
bles fell, and are badly wounded.
jenkins was shot in the left hand, the
bullet taking of one finger and lodging in
the wrist. and also through one arm An
other ball passed through the calf of his
right leg and still another from shot
gun in the back.
Redmond received several shotgun loads
in his right arm and side. with a variety
of pistol balls, and in his left wrist and
is thought to be mortally wounded. 1t is
now thought four men did the shooting
Neither Jenkins nor Redmond returned
the fire as they were outnumbered, and
they made every effort to get to the
jail. Both constables say they recognized
the men who fired upon them.
DIR. J. w. Bell was called at once, but
no particulars can be learned further than
above stated
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
SHOTS IN A SCHOOL.
Three Men Reported Killed and Fiji
teen wounded.

Winston, N. c., Feb. ga serious
shooting affair was reported here to-day
from Allegheny county.
During an exhibition given at the close
of writing school few days ago a row
occurred, which resulted in the killing of
three men and the wounding of fifteen.
The instructor, named Mosely, is charged
with firing the shots that killed two OF the
men.
No further particulars have been obtain
ed, as the scene of the trouble is far from
any railroad or telegraph station.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
A Noted Ante-BeIIum Lawyer Dead.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. 2s.-Judge r.
NJ Barton, Sr., died to-day. He was 76
years of age. His death was due to old
age. He was born in Granger county.
Tennessee, and was one of the most emf.
nent Of Tennessee's antf-bellum lawyers
Andrew Johnson appointed him Judge of
the Second Tennessee circuit coIlrf
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
The Schooner KerIin Saved.

Cape Henry, Va, Feb. 2S.-The schooner
Harriet G. Kerlin, with a cargo of lumber
ly reported at anchor off Cape Hatteras.
with her rudder gone and abandoned, was
towed into the capes this morning at II 30
o'clock by the tug Asher j. Hudson, bound
toward Hampton roads.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
DALrIMoRE's BASE BALL CLUB.
Itinerary of the Clubs Tour in the
south.

Baltimore. Md, Feb. 2s.-The itinerary
of the Baltimore Base Ball Club during
its southern practice trip as announced
to-day by Manager Hanlon, is as follows:
Macon. Ga, March Is to 2S inclusive:
March 2S-30 at Atlanta; March 81, at Ath-
ems, Ga; April l, Charlotte, N. C. with,
Brooklyn); April 2, Lynchburg, va: April
3, Roanoake, Va. April 4, Norfolk, Va;
April and s, Petersburg, Va; April Z,
Richmond. Va; April 9, Portsmouth, Va;
The team will return to Baltimore on April
IL and play a game with New Haven ON
April 10 and IA they will meet the Syra-
cuse, n. Y. club.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
COAL PROPERTY SOLD.
Two scOtchmen Make Investments
in Tennessee.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. 2S.-The en-
tire possessions of the Dayton Coal and
Iron Company in Rhea county, Tennessee,
have been purchased by Peter Donald
son and Thomas Neal Macdnnon Of Glas-
gov, Scotland. In the transfer Is en-
braced 5000 acres Of coal land, two mines
in operation, a coke oven, and two blast
furnaces at Dayton, of the estimated val
uation of 100000. The company has sur
fered severe losses Of fate, twenty-nine
miners having lost their lives by ex-
plosion In the coal banks last December.
and the sale is understood to be a part
of scheme of reorganization.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
A WRECK ON THE SOUTHERN.
The Main Track BIOckaded by an
Oil Tank Car.

Columbia, S. c., Feb. 2s.-Near White
Oak, forty-two miles north of this city,
this morning, the breaking of an axle on
an oil tank car on a Southern railway
freight train caused the blockading of the
main line track. The car was wrecked
and thrown crosswise of the track One
or two other cars were smashed up No
one was hurt, but the wreck proved to be
a most difficult one TO clear. The through
trains are being run between this city
and Charlotte via Spartanburg, with as
little delay as possible, until the track can
be opened up again.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29

Atlanta, Ca, Feb. PA special from
Calhoun says that Coroner Smith got
back at a late hour but his prisoner,
BoWden, had s esSaPeo, & iLii," ~ was feared that
not armed, and his prisoner just broke
AWAY from him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
HANGED IN JAIL AT NIGHT.
The Murder of a Woman and Her
Son Avenged by the Law.

Palmyra, Mo-. Feb. 2S-John Nelson was
hanged here promptly at IL o'clock to-
night. Father Ulrich of Quincy, his spir-
itual adviser, accompanied him to the
scaffold. After following the priest in
prayer Nelson bade him and Sheriff Pratt
good-by, and while he was proclaiming
that he was innocent, the trap was
sprung, breaking his neck Nelson mur-
dered, under phenominally brutal circum-
stances, John Stull and Stulps mother, to
both of whom he owed a debt of graft
tude, but with whom he provoked a quar-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
OFFICERS OF THE HORsA GUILTY

The Jury Reaches a Verdict a Few
Hours After Going Out.
Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 28.-J II. Wiborg,
Jams P. Petersen and II: Johansen, late
captain, first mate and second mate Of the
steamer Horsa, were this morning con-
victed in the United States district court
of engaging in a Cuban filibustering ex-
pedition. The jury, which retired at 2:95
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, reached a ver-
dict at 10 o'clock last night, but the decis-
ion was not announced until this morning,
when court opened. The counsel for the
defendants gave notice that they would
make application for a new trial and pend
ing the disposition of this move sentence
was suspended. The convicted seamen
were placed in charge Of the United States
marshal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-29
REPUBLICANS GUST ROBBINS,

The Alabama Contest Decided in Fa-
vOr of the Contestant.
Washington, Feb. 2.-The House COM
mittee on elections, number l. has deci-
ded the contested case of Aldrich, rep.
and pop, against Robbins, dem, from
the Fourth Alabama district, in favor
Of Aldrich. The vote in Aldrich's favor
is unanimous, but the committee divided
on party lines upon the argument by
which the same conclusion is reached.
So there will be two reports to the House,
signed by democrats and republicans
respectively, assigning different reasons
for one result.