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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-31
THEY PRESSED THE PRESIDENT.
People who Want Help for Their
Unfortunate Friends In Cuba.

People who Want Help for Their
Unfortunate Friends In Cuba.
Washington. July 3O.-The Presidents
warning proclamation as TO Cuban hlibus-
ters is understood to be one Of the results
Of Secretary Olneys recent visit to Gray
Gables, and is thought TO be in some
measure at least, the answer of the ad-
minstration to the petitions and COM
plants against Spain's treatment Of
Americans in Cuba which continually
pour in upon the state department. Many
of these have contained pleas of ignorance
of the laws under which the suspects were
arrested and imprisoned, and it has APP
parently deemed advisable to leave Amer
lean citizens no longer in doubt as TO the
protection they may expect If they 80 so
far in their sympathies as to violate
United States statues.
Senior Dupuy de LONE has persstently
tried to secure some such statement of
the administration attitude ever since
the belligerency resolutions were adopted
by congress, he desiring to offset the ILL
effects in Spain of the debates in the Sen
ate.
While the United States authorities
have invariably displayed the activity
required of them in enforcing the neu-
trality laws, II has been found almost inn
possible to secure any convictions for vio-
lations of the United States neutrality
statutes until recently.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-31
HE COULDN'T THINK OF IT.
JONES WILL NOT HEAR OF SEW
ALL'S WITHDRAWAL FROM
THE RACE.

He Intends to Fight the Chicago
Ticket ThrOuEh-He VIII Do All
He Can for the POPuIiStS in a Di-
vision of the Electoral Ticket. But
Mr.. Watson Can't Ride on His
Train.
Atlanta. Ca, July SO.-The Constitution
will publish tomorrow a telegram from
Senator James X. Jones, chairman of the
national democratic executive committee.
as follows:
Il cannot consider any proposition for
the withdrawal Of Sewall, but will enter
tain, as far as have the power, and pro-
mote to the best of my ability, any just
and fair proposition for fusion on the cleo
toral ticket. James K. Jones'"
This telegram is sent to the Constitution
in reply to an inquiry as to the policy
which would probably be adopted in refer
ence TO the complication brought about
by the nomination of different candidates
for the Vice Presidency, both the demo-
Gratis and the populists having agreed up
on the same candidate for President.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-31
As ORDINARY PRISONERS.
No Special order Given Regarding
Jameson and His Men.

No Special order Given Regarding
Jameson and His Men.
London, July SO.--An unofficial report was
circulated last evening 10 the effect that
Sir Matthew White Ridley, the home sec
retary, had ordered that DR.. jameson and
the, other prisoners who were sentenced
to various terms OF imprisonment for the
part they took in the Transvaal raid
should be treated as first-class misdemean-
ants, turns out to have been incorrect
In the House Of Commons to-day Mr..
Patrick O'Brien, Parnellite member for
the city of Kilkenny, asked for informa-
ton on the subject The home secretary
said that the court alone had the power
TO order the prisoners to be treated as
first-class misdemeanants. No such order
had been issued by the court and hence
the convicted men would be treated as
ordinary prisoners.
In response TO a further question, he said
that he was unable to state at present
whether the royal prerogative would be
exercised, and an order issued I'm the name
of the queen for the treatment of the pris-
oners as first-class misdemeanants.
The preliminary step for an inquiry into
the administration OF the British South
Africa Company was then taken by the
Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, secretary
Of states of the colonies, who made a mo-
tion for the appointment of committee
of fifteen members of the House to con-
duct the inquiry.
Sir William Vernon Harcourt, the lead
er Of the opposition, concurred in the mo-
ton, which was agreed to by the House.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-31

Mary Shamp. Freesboro. n. J.. head cut.
William Baughn, Bridgeton, back hurt
and head severely cut.
Charles c. Rynick BrfdEeton batlIv
cut about head.
fractured
Mrs. Laura Pierce. Bridgeton, badly cut.
head and body bruised
William Simpklns, Of Salem, head Ia
cerated.
Mason Worth. SS5 North Twelfth street.
Philadelphia, back injured.
Albert Trader, Of Bridgeton, head cut.
nal injury
Edward seely Of Bridgeton, head cut.
Chester Burger Of BridgetOn, hip injured
Howard Woodlawn Of Bridgeton, arm
broken.
Ex-Judge Hitchman, Bridgeton. internal
injuries. Mrs. Hitchman, wife of above
concussion of the brain.
Mrs. z. Abbott, Bridgeton, leg broken.
howard smith, Bridgeton, back broken.
David Frlese, address unknown, neck dis
located.
Mrs. Job Roger Of Elmer, N. j., bruised
and hurt about head
Albert Taylor, Bridgeton, three scalp
wounds.
Jacob Hilton, Bridgeton. badly hurt
about the head.
Thomas F. Morrell Of Bridgeton, COM
pound fracture of arm
Charles Horner Of Bridgeton. broken leg
and internal injuries.
Harry Watson Of Yorktown, N. j., leg
broken, head injured.
Lizzie Rutter of Bridgeton, confusion Of
back.
Charles W. Horner. fractured leg ana
internal injuries.
Frank Morell of East Orange, n. j., dis
located shoulder and lacerated head.
Wesley Lee, Bridgeton, internal inju-
ries.
Frederick Chenway of Bridgeton. in
ternal injuries and scalp wound.
Mrs. Fauce Frailinger of PHILADELPHIA.
broken leg, have to be amputated.
John 5. Kelley Of Camden, compound
fracture of the thigh bone internal in
juries, probably fatal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-31
UNDER
UNDER HAVANA'S WALLSI
LARGE FORCE OF INSURGENTS
NEAR THE CUBAN CAPIrAL.

some interesting War News Via Key
West-An Insurgent Leader XIII
ed-The Releasing Of Prisoners "a
Farce-Tbc Cuban Junta Gets the
Promise of Many Rides for the
Cause of Liberty From American
Cubans.
Jacksonville. Fla. July S0.-A Tines
Union special from Key West says: Pri-
vate advices received IN this city last
night by the steamer Mascotte state that
Augustin Cervantes. an officer in the In
surgent aimy. was Killed in the battle at
Sarasota. in the province OF Camaguey,
between Gen. Gomez and Jovellanos.
II Is reported that tho insurgents under
the command Of Zayas. Collazo, Acosta
and Valencia. about 10000 strong. are in
the neighborhood OF Havana.
The reported nberating OF prisoners on
the queens birthday proved a farce. Only
a few Spanish soldiers who had committed
some MINOR offcnscs were liberated and
these few were sent back to the army. a
worse punishment than being In the Ca
banas.
Gonzalo de Quesada. secretary Of tha
Cuban junta. and Benjamin Guerra, treas
urer. arrived In the city this morning FROM
Tampa. They at once went to FL Modelo
cigar factory where they addressed the
Cuban cigar makers at work in the fac
tory for the purpose Of inducing the men
to contribute the price OF a rifle apiece
towards the freeing OF Cuba. Their
speeches were greeted with cheers, and
every cigar maker In the factory prompt
aftr ffrstr
In Tampa and Key West these gentle
men succeeded IN raising 5000 rifles, and
at no place have they met with a single
refusal from a Cuban to contribute to the
cause.
They expect to raise at least 1000 rifles
In this CITY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-31
A CAMPAIGN OF EDUCATION.
The Treasury VIII Instruct the
Masses on the Subject of Finance.

lNNHhCN OM AuG ouDleCI OF F1uHnce.
Washington. July 3O-In view Of the
great number of requests for informa-
tion on financial questions, the treasury
department has prepared a pamphlet Of
ffty-four pages answering as nearly as
can be foreseen the questions asked and
expected to be asked. The book gives
a history of the United States bonds
from the earliest issues, and how they
We're disposed Of; coinage of an sorts
and treasury issues Of paper money of
every description now in circulation.
The various kinds of notes-ten in num-
ber-are described and the amounts is
sued and In circulation. Fractional cur
rency also has a paragraph, and the sys-
tenn of redemption of United States notes
is explained.
Statistics are very elaborately given,
covering the worlds production of gold
and silver; American production from
1892 to 1895; monetary systems and ap-
proximate stocks of money in the princi-
pal countries of the world, and a sum
mary of monetary events since 1856, ar
ranged chronologically; the value, weight
and firmness of all American coins and
the coinages and dates of issue.
The purpose of the department Is to
send a copy of this book to every person
applying for information with the page
and paragraph marked which contains
the answer to the query propounded
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-31
SHOCKING EXPLOSION.
Buildings Wrecked and People kill
ed and wounded.

Buda Pesth, July SO.-A powder maga-
zine at Funfkrchen, capital of the county
of Barana, exploded this morning with
fatal results. The shock of the explosion
was terrific. The town hall was almost
completely wrecked, and other buildings
in the vicinity were badly damaged
So far as is known, five persons were
instantly killed, and eighty seriously In
jured.
Later investigation shows that the ex-
plosion was more disastrous than was at
first reported 1t is now known that
more than 100 persons were injured, and
1t is thought that a large proportion of
them will die.
Some of the buildings in the vicinity of
the magazine collapsed under the infiu-
ence of the shock, and there is reason to
believe that many of their inmates are in
the ruins.
The municipal authorities, aided by the
military, are making an effort to clear
away the ruins and to rescue any persons
that may be buried beneath them.
The explosion occurred only a short dis
tance from the square where the market
is held. To-day was market day and the
square was crowded with rustics when the
explosion occurred. Among the injured
are many of these country people.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-31
IN SUNDAY GREEK Valley.
A Very Disastrous storm sweeps
Everything Before It,

A Very Disastrous storm sweeps
Everything Before 1t.
Cleveland. o., July 3O-A special from
Athens says the most destructive storm
in the history of Sunday Creek valley oc-
CURED at Gloucester. a mining town twelve
miles north of there, last night Build
ings toppled over. trees were torn from
the roots and the town this morning is a
scene of destruction.
Five persons are reported killed and sew
eral others seriously injured. Nearly ev-
cry building is damaged, and many
were completely demolished.
Sunday Greek is washing away every
thing before it.
Further reports says that the number Of
deaths will reach fifteen.
The storm which came from the north
west struck the town without warning
The fury Of the wind is indescribable
Buildings were toppled over. trees torn
from their roots, and the town this morn
ing is a scene of desOation.
j. l.. Daugherty who was at the front
of his grocery, when the storm was at its
hight, was struck by a section of a plank
walk, which was lifted up by the wind
and instantly killed Four others are re-
ported dead, and several others seriously
injured, but the details are meagre, and
it is impossible to learn names.
A livery stable. with six horses and a
number of vehicles, was blown into the
creek and swept away.
Nearly every building in town is dam
aged, and many are completely demolish-
ed.
The streets are beyond description, be-
ing covered with broken timbers and de-
bris of all kinds
To add to the horror Sunday Creek is
sweeping everything before it. Several
houses have been washed away and two
people are reported drowned.
Later.-Word has reached here that the
list of dead will reach fifteen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-31
"UNLESs SEwALL RETIREs."
The Honorable Thomas Is Suu
HarpIng the Old Strain.

HarpIng the Old Strain.
Atlanta, Ga, July 3O.-Hon. Tom Watson
telegraphed the Constitution this morn
ing explaining that no answer was sent
to last nights query as published in press
dispatches. as the telegraphed Office was
closed. He said in to-day's telegram:
In the event Sewall does not retire, the
populists will put out a full electoral tick
ct. There can be no fusion unless SeYan
withdraws. I give you this merely as my
opinion.
He sends a second telegram in which
he announces that the executive commit
tee will determine all these questions and
that perhaps that the state convention
will do it, and adds that he stands by his
letter to the Augusta Chronicle. in which
he stated that until Sewall retired there
were but two plans for action. One was
two distinct electoral tickets, and second,
one electoral ticket composed largely of
democrats and partly of populists
He concludes his telegram to-day by the
statement: MY own judgment is that
we must run a full electoral ticket unless
Sewall retires'
Upon the arrival of yesterdays Const-
tuition at Mr.. WatsOn's home he promptly
telegraphed explaining how his message
not desiring to be placed in the attitude
of having refused to answer the ques~
tion propounded him.
After explaining the delay in transmits
sion, Mr.. Watson says; The letter 20
the Chronicle is all right. l could not
know that you alluded to this, for / did
not even know that it had published it.
l had sent out no Statement last night"
as your dispatch alleged. l was at a loss
to know what you meant AS stated in
a telegram TO the New York Herald, the
executive committee viii determine all
these questions. Perhaps the state con-
VentiOn will do 1T. My own Judgment is
that we must run a full electoral ticket
unless SeWall retires. / have tried to
make prompt and courteous replies 10
your questions, having no intention to de-
lay or evade. Thomas Z. Watson.
This, therefore, carries Mr.. Watson back
to his original proposition, as contained
in his letter to the Augusta Chronicle, and
but presents a striking contrast to his tele-
gram of yesterday morning to the Consti-
tuition which he says: There can be no
fusion unless Sewall withdraws."
The Chronicle letter dated July 2S is as
follows:
"Unless Sewall retires know of but two
plans; first, two distinct electoral tick
ets-one Bryan and Sewall, the other Bry-
an and Watson.
Second, one electoral ticket composed
partly of democrats and partly of popu-
lists.
The executive committee of the peoples
party must decide on the plan. (Signed)
Thomas e. Watson"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-31
HANNA HAS HIS HEADQUARTERs.
The Republican Committee Getting
Down to Business.

New York, July sO.-The republican ma
tional committee took possession this
morning of their new headquarters, No. l
Madison avenue. Only a few of the ten
rooms are ready for occupancy. Col Henry
H. Swords, sergeant-at-arms of the COM
mlttee is in charge and is making arrange
ments for the hanging of a gigantic banner
across TWenty-third street. Pictures of
Mckinley and Hobart of heroic size are
70 be fixed on the building facing Madison
square.
Mr.. Hanna was not at headquarters this
morning. He arose early and received a
host of callers in the corridors of the Wal
dorf hotel, but he had nothing to say to
reporters. The work of the campaign will
commence in earnest next week, when Mr..
Joseph H. Manley of Maine, is expected
to arrive in this city. The Vice presidential
candidate, Mr.. Hobart of New Jersey, will
also have a room of his own in the head
quarters suite.
After tomorrow the executive commit
tee will be in continuous session until the
close of the campaign.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-31
LAST PHASE OF THE FIGHT.
JUDGE SIMONTON'S ORDER Is
SLIGHTLY MODIFIED.

The SeabOard Has Nine Days More
of Cheap Rates and the Other
Roads Cant Meet the Cut-Ronds
Allowed to Run ExcursiOns-A
Copy of the Order Served ON Com
missiOuec Hhines.
Atlanta. Ga, July SO.-A copy Of Judge
Simonton's order restraining the rail-
roads from cutting rates. was served to-
day on Commissioner Haines of the South
ern States Freight Association.
The count modified the injunction yes
terday TO allow the Seaboard Air Lines
cut Of 80 per cent. TO remain in effect un-
til Aug. s. This was to allow the road
time TO give the required ten days notice
before advancing rates
As the situation stands now. the Sea
board has reduced rates good for nine days
more. and the other roads are enjolned
from meeting the cut. The order was also
modified to allow roads to run excursions.
The hearing on the restraining order is
set for Aug. 10.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-31
WILL ALL BE TOGETHER.
All Parties in the Campaign Want
Headquarters at Washington.

All Parties in the Campaign Want
headquarters at Washington.
Washington, D. c., July 90.-The ma
tional committee of the peoples party
otherwise the ''populists"-has decided to
make Washington the headquarters of
the organization. Campaign literature
started at various places, has been ship
ped to this city. James A. Edgerton of
Nebraska, secretary of committee, is eX-
pected here, and Senator Marion Butler
of North Carolina, chairman of the COM
mittee, will also be here as much as pos
sible
The indications are at present that the
democratic and national silver party COM
mittees, will also make their headquar-
ters in Washington City. The silverites
are desirous of having headquarters in
the same city as the national democratic
committee, and in case the democrats de-
eide upon some other place, they may
alter their plans.
Senator Jones, chairman of the demo-
cratic committee, is at present at his home
in Arkansas, and until he is heard from on
the subject, nothing definite will be done
as to the democratic plans.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-31
sEABOARD RATES WITHDRAWN.

Thought To BE Due to IA MOdinca-
tiOn of simOntOn's order.
Washington, July 80.-The Seaboard Air
Line to-day gave the interstate commerce
commission notice of the withdrawal of it's
reduced rates to southern points. the with
drawal to take effect Aug. s. Judge Simon
tons injunction requiring the Seaboard
and the Southern railroad to quit rate cut
ting and appear before him and show cause
why the injunction should not be made
permanent Is returnable Aug. l5
The action OF the Seahoard Is thought
to be due to modification of the injunc-
tion issued by Judge Simonton on Monday.
The original order of the court commanded
the Seaboard to restore its old rates at
once.
The Seaboard then asked Judge Simon
ton TO modify his first order, and IL is
assumed here that the Judge did So
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-31
WASHINGTON WILL DIVIDE.
Democrats and POpuIists VIII Share
the Electoral Ticket.

Spokane, Wash, July SO.-After one Of
the most spirited political conventions in
the history of the county, the populists
last night agreed to fuse with the demo-
Gratis in the coming Mmpaign.
The democratic central committee and
the free silver republicans state central
committee will meet to-day and appoint
a joint committee to confer with the pop
ulist state committee on the question of
fusion.
At last nights session majority and mi
nority reports were presented to the con-
vention and provoked warm debate The
dde-Of-the-road faction threatened to
bolt if the majority report favoring fusion
was adopted. After a debate of three
hours the vote secured on the resolution
in favor of fusion was carried by a ma
tority of AZ. Adjournment was then taken
until to-day, when the nominations will
be taken up.
The middle-of-theroad men are not
fully decided upon their plan, but are still
talking of boiling.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-31
Our INTERNAL REVENUE.
More whisky, Tobacco and Liquor.
Less OIeOmargarIne.

Washington. July 9O-John S. Mil
Ter, commissioner Of internal revenue. has
submitted a preliminary report to Secre-
tary Carlisle of the operations of his Of
flee for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1896.
He states that the receipts from all
sources Of internal revenue for the year,
aggregated S146. .830.615, being an increase of
S3,5S4,5 537 over the last fiscal year. The
sources of revenue were: Spirits, $50 $40, ,O7O.
an increase Of $s07. .443 Tobacco, S30. III, ,629,
an increase of 81, COS, ,721. Fermented liquors
s33, ,7S4. .235. an increase Of S2,143.617. Oleo-
margarine, ETC., $1,219, 1872, a decrease of
$1S9. IT'S; banks and bankers. S135, an in
crease OF S135, and miscellaneous, S445, ,Il3
a decrease Of $1s3, Co.,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-31
LOUIsIANA's LILY WHITES.
They Put Out an Independent Free
silver Republican Ticket.

New Orleans, July 30-The sugar plan
ters or Lilly White republicans as they
are sometimes called, held a numerously
attended meeting here to-day at the ST.
Charles theater for the purpose of placing
presidential electors in the field. A. A.
McGinnis of New Orleans presided. There
were no colored men in attendance.
The regular republican organization Of
the state, which is now largely controlled
by Capt A. T. Wimberly, made overtures
TO the sugar planters for a conference, but
the convention ignored the request of the
regulars, and put a full electoral ticket
in the field. It is composed exclusively of
white men and is headed by Capt j. N
Pharr. a free silver enthusiast.
The sugar planters evidently intend to
paddle their own canoe, but how they are
to do so outside the regular organization
is puzzling all politicians. The regulars
viii hold a conference in a few days. They
put out their electoral ticket two weeks
ago.
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NIPPED IN THE BUD.
The Employees of the Traction Com
pany VIII Not strike.

Pittsburg, Pa, July 30.-A conference
was held at l o'clock this morning be-
tween President Magee and the emloyes
of the Consolidated Traction Company.
Magee heard the grievances of the men
first, listened to and gave them full con-
sideration. A cheer was given by the men,
then followed addresses by the commit
teemen from the five lines controlled by
the company.
Near dawn, when Magee took the floor,
from what he said to the men, II can
safely be stated that there will be no
strike. Several of the most objectiona BILE
rules were cancelled In 50 far as they ap-
ply to the present employees, but new en-
ployes will be compelled to subscribe to
them.
The question of wages and hours, Ma
gee said. would be settled as soon as times
were more prosperous.
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THEY FIRED THE MINES.

Striking Miners at the Hymera De@
strOy Valuable Property.
Sullivan, Ind, July 3O.-At 2:SO o'clock
this morning a body of striking miners
went to the Hymera mines. Covering the
three night watchmen with guns, tho
strikers marched them to the woods half
a mile distant and while three stood guard
the balance of the crowd set fire to the
plant 1t was totally destroyed.
Burning timbers fell into the shaft and
set fire to the mine below.
Their work done, the mob left and went
east toward Clay county The mines be-
long to the Old Pittsburg Coal Company
of Chicago, and were probably the best
equipped of any mines In this country.
The loss is estimated at nearly $4,000.
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cor SCARED roo QUICK.

Mr.. Cunncen Made a Mlstake-BuffaI0
VIII Keep Open House.
Buffalo, ~ ", July 30-State Commit
teeman Cuneen became convinced this
morning that his scare of yesterday about
the probable inability Of Buffalo to take
care of a few hundred delegates and visit
ors to the democratic state convention
on Sept l6. had no foundation. and will
not press his application TO have the date
changed.
The hotels report accommodation for
fully 1000 guests Notwithstanding that
two other large conventions will meet here
on the same date, and there seems no rea-
son TO fear that the delegates will not re-
ceive proper attention.
Leading citizens are Offering to keep
open house" II necessary to accommodate
tho visitors.