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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
CALHOUN STILL SILENT.
state Department Has No Important
New News From Cuba

new news FROM Cubn.
Washington. May 1Ss-Nothing In the
shape of report has yet been received
here from Mr.. Calhoun. the special coun-
sci for the government for the investip
gation into the Ruiz case In Havana, and
nothing further from Consul General Lee
beyond a brief notice OF the release and
departure from the island OF a natural
lied citizen that has come 90 the depart
ment. 1t Is evident that he Is awaiting
the action OF the government under the
advices he and his subordinate counsels
have furnished as to the state OF Ameri-
cans In the eastern and central portion OF
Cuba.
Gen Lee has Informed the state DEPART
ment that Joseph l.. Cespero has been re-
leased and sailed from Havana on the 10th
instant Cespero Is a native Of Cuba, but
1881 He was arrested on a steamer sail
ing between Cienfuegosa and Batahano,
on a charge Of sedition, but Gen. Lee cue
ceeded In having his case removed to the
civil courts which resulted in his release.
The memorial numerously signed by
business men Of New York, Philadelphia,
St. Louis and other large cities having
dealings with Cuba, asking the govern
ment TO do something to bring 10 an end
the present state Of affairs In Cuba, was
received at the state department to-day
by Secretary Sherman. II will be refer
red In the usual course to Assistant Sec
retary Day, who is giving a large part
OF his time TO a consideration OF the sub
ject of the Cuban insurrection.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
TESTIMONY TO MoRss.
The Retiring Consul General at Par
IL HighIy Monored.

Paris, May 1s.-An interesting function
took place this afternoon. when a depu-
tation. representing the American Cham
Der OF Commerce IN Paris, presented 20
Samuel Il. Morss, the retiring consul gem
eral. an illuminated address and a large
silver repOusse vase. bearing allegorical
figures. The address. which Is a beautiful
work Of art, Was designed by the we'll
known painter. Nine. Louise Abema and
Is enclosed IN frame about isx2f inches
in dimensions. The address. which was
read be- DR.. Tying the president OF the
chamber Is a fatterinR expression OF the
personal good will OF the members OF the
chamber toward Mr.. Morss and their sin
cera regret at his forthcoming retirement.
Mr.. Morss replied feelingly IN acknowl-
cdgcment Of the exceptional honor con-
ferred upon him by the chamber The
presentation was followed by a reception.
at which more than 800 persons were
present, among them most Of the leading
members Of the American colony In Paris.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
STEAMERS CARGO SHIFTS.
The Bohemia Puts Back to New York
Badly Listed.

New York, May 1S.--The Hamburg
American line steamer Bohemia. Capt.
Petersen. which sailed from Baltimore on
May u for Hamburg with grain and a
general cargo, put into this port to-day
with a heavy list to starboard, her deck
being at an angle of 45 degrees.
Capt. Petersen stated that on the 14th,
when about 400 miles east of Sandy Hook,
the steamer ran into heavy easterly
gale, with which she labored so heavily
that the grain bulk heads were started
from their fastenings in the hold causing
the cargo of grain to get adrift. Capt
Petersen, rather than take the risk of pro-
ceeding on the voyage with his very dan
gerous cargo of grain shifted, decided TO
return to this port to restow the cargo.
On reaching quarantine, Capt. Petersen
telegraphed the ships condition to the
Hamburg line at Hoboken. All on board
are wei. She anchored off Liberty Island
a o'clock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
LABOR AND LEGISLATION.
brotherhood Of TraiInncn Has Its
Eye on Congress.

brotherhood of FrniInncn Has Its
Eye on Congress.
Toronto, Ont. May 1S.-At this morn
ng's session OF the International Brothcr-
hood Of Railway Trainmen. Legislative
business now before the United States
congress came under review.
A long discussion took place over the
bill, which authorizes the appointment Of
a labor commission by the President OF
the United States. 1t was decided to ask
that the commission be composed of an
equal number of members representing
the labor, capital and agricultural inter-
ests The brotherhood will also recon-
mend other changes that will i'm part,
ameliorate existing conditions. The con-
tempt and arbitration bills were also dis
cussed.
Grand Master Sargent ana Grand Sec
retary Arnold OF the Brotherhood Of Lo-
comotive Firemen. this afternoon, plead
ed for a closer federation of the various
branches OF the railway service.
The deleg1tes to the Brotherhood OF
Railway Tralnmens convention were the
guests tonight of local lodges of broth
erhood of Locomotive Engineers. Hun
dreds were turned away from Occidental
hall where reception was held and ad
dress of welcome from the railway en-
gineers was presented to Grand Master
Morrlssey Of the trainmen's brotherhood.
Speeches were made by prominent men
In both orders.
Grand Secretary and Treasurer Arnold.
OF the Brotherhood Of Railway Firemen.
asked the delegates to hold their next
convention in Peoria, ILL.,, which step. if
taken, he said. would practically mean
the federation of the two great brother
hoods
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
cARoLrNA's nIspENsARY CASE.
J. =. X. Bryan Makes n MasterIy Ara
gument Against the Law.

j. y. X. bryan Makes n Mastery Ara
gument Against the Law,
Charleston, s. c., May 1s.-The argu-
ments IA the Vandercook case. involving
the validity OF important constitutional
questions arising under the dispensary
law, were concluded In the United states
circuit court here to-day. Judge Simon
ton took the matter under advisement.
and said when doing 50 that he proposed
10 give the whole matter at issue very
careful attention This was taken 10 in
dicate that "a decision need not be expect
ed for some weeks.
While attorney General Barber has
made a favorable impression by his argu-
ments In defense Of the dlspensary. every
body here is talking Of J. p. X. Bryan's
mastery arraignment Of the states ven-
ture into the realms OF trade. Yesterday
and to-day Mr.. Bryan spoke for between
four and five hours, discussing the law I'm
all OF Its phases when considered In the
light OF the recent decision OF the United
States supreme court. lie created a pro-
found impression, not only among th3
spectators and members Of the bar prcs-
ent but upon the court as we'll Mr..
Bryan expresses perfect confidence re-
garding the final outcome OF his case. lie
believes that the supreme court Will de-
clare that Vanderc0ok a Co., and all 9TH
or wine and liquor dealers, have the right
to import and 10 sell goods Ia South Caro-
lima.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
ASCENT OF MOUNT ST. ELIAS
TWO RIVAL EXPEDITIONS 10 MAXI
THE ATTEMPT.

One of Them sent Out Under the
Auspices of the United states Gov.
ernment with Henry G. Bryant oi
Philadelphia at Its Hend-Princs
Luigi Amadco of Italy at the Head
of the other PaIty-BOth Expect
To BE at the Foot of the Is. 700 Feef
Peak in the Early Part OF June.
Rome May 1S.-Prlnce Luigi Amadeo OF
Savoy, Duke of Abbruzzi, and nephew OF
the King of Italy. left Rome yesterday or
his way to Alaska. via New York and
San Francisco, with the object of ascend.
ing Mount st. Elias and later Logans
Peak. He will be assisted in his expedl.
ton by DR.. Paoli Vecchi Of San Fran.
cisco; Prof. Fay, ex-presldent Of the Ap.
palachian Mountain Club of Boston, prof
Davidson and Israel c. Russell of the
geological survey, and w. A. Ingraham
of Seattle.
New York. May 1S-Prlnce Luigi OF sa-
voy will have interesting competition for
the honor OF being the first to ascend
Mount st. ELIAS. An expedition. having
the countenance OF the United States gov.
ernmont ana under the leadership of Hen.
ry G. Bryant of Philadelphia, left that
city yesterday evening to explore tpe
country about Mt. St. Elias and to ascend
that mountain IL possible. II is over 5000
feet high, and lies in disputed territory
between the United States and the British
possessions In North America The other
members Of the party are: Samuel J.
Entrekin of West Chester, Pa, who was
second in command OF the Peary expedi-
ton of ls98-9i, and e. B. latham OF the
United States coast survey. The Ameri-
can party goes by way of Chicago and St.
Paul to Seattle where a steamer for
Sltka will be taken on May 29 Prince
Luigi proposes to reach San Francisco
early In June. and TO so from there to
Tacoma. where he will take a steamer for
Yakuta bay, which he calculates reaching
about June %. afterward. by boat and
sleigh, crossing the glaciers and noun
tains to the foot OF Mount st. Elias. The
prince will be accompanied by several
thoroughly experienced Alpine guides and
he expects to return to Italy the begin
ming OF October
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
GOMEZ ON THE RUN.
Spanish AdVices Claim He Has Only
80 Men with Him.

ton here to-day received the following
cablegram from Madrid: "The command
er-in-chief in Cuba Ia an extensive tel
egram, giving an account of the actual
state of affairs, says trains are running
regularly between Cape San Antonio and
Trochajucaro.
Work Is going on in the fields and fac
tories in four provinces.
Maxine Gomez, accompanied by fifty
men, Is being actively pursued"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
AGREES TO A TRUCE.
EDuEM PAsHA ORDERED TO CEASE
HOSTILITIES.

o,dars Also Sent to the Greek Com
moudcr in Epirus to stop Fighting.
the Change in the SuItan's Atti-
tude Due to the stand Taken by
.be C6ur-Orders Issued For Par
tinI Mobilization OF the bulgarian
army Brings the SuItaR TO Terms.
Tbe Change in the Situation IL
Hard Slap at the Kaiser.
Constantinople, May 1s.-There was
srdden and unexpected change in the po-
Itical situation shortly before noon to-
dav Russia quietly showed her hana>and
thereby forced Germany and Turkey out
of the game to all intents and purposes.
Last night and early this morning, Tur-
KEY. supported by Germany, was practi-
callv defying Russia, France, Austria,
Great Britain and Italy, insisting upon the
annexation of Thessaly in addition to a
huge war indemnity, and seemingly was
determined to march upon Athens.
The ministers received official advices
from Sofia to-day, announcing that or
ders had been issued for the partial mob
ilization of the Bulgarian army, possibly
a hurried consultation of the ministers
The war party was for further defiance,
but in the end pacific counsels seem to
have prevailed, for at 1875 a. M, orders
ANere telegraphed to Edhem Pasha the
Nurkish commander-in-chief in Thessaly,
10 cease hostilites.
The peace negotiations win now be un-
Nertaken in real earnest, and the Greeks
EiIl most likely be spared any further hu-
Initiation.
Il 1t transpires that the czar made di-
fect appeal to the sultan to order his
troops to cease hostiities and arrange an
brmistice, and this, coupled with the fact
hat most serious results would have en-
fued if Turkey had persisted in her defiant
attitude, brought about the present state
bf affairs. Tewfik Pasha, the Turkish
minister for foreign affairs, called upon
HE dean of the diplomatic corps, Baron
Non Caice, this afternoon to convey to
4he foreign ministers the sultans decision
10 arrange an armistice.
1t is now believed that the terms of
speace will be negotiated directly between
Turkey and Greece. The sultan ordered
two hospitals of six hundred and one nun
dred beds respectively, to be erected near
the Yildiz kiosh in order to enable him to
visit the Turkish soldiers, who have been
wounded in the campaign against the
Greeks.
Athens, May 1S.-Orders have been sent
10 the Greek commander in Epirus to
cease lighting in view of the armistice.
A dispatch from Arta says that the
Greeks have retired from there in good
order
A telegram received from Lamia, re-
ports that panic prevails there, and that
many Of the inhabitants are leaving.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
SALISBURY ON THE SITUATION.
The Premier Intimates that Eng
lands sympathy is with Greece.


London, May 1s.-Speaking tonight at
the Juniors Constitutional Club, Lord Sal
isbury touched briefly on the complications
in Southeastern Europe. The premier said
he regretted that political reasons preclud-
ed him from saying much on the subject
of foreign affairs. The armistce which
had been declared was due to pressure
exerted by six powers, especially Russia.
Il was a very important step. giving time
for reflection and negotiation. but It did
not seriously diminish the difficulty which
had TO be faced. Neither Turkey nor
Greece ought to be under an illusion as to
the real state of feeling m the United
Kingdom. His lordship referred to the
sympathies OF England for Greece as
founded upon classic association, LIBERAL
ism In politics and community Of re-
ligious conviction, as well as upon other
influences, but such considerations as
those, he said. could not be suffered to
guide the policies of nations, for their
policy was to maintain peace by tire strict
observance of International engagements.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
GEoHcIAs NEW PosrMAsTEns
Protest Against the appointment of
Negro nf H0gansvIIIe.

Washington, May Ex-senator Clay 70.
day received a telegraphic protest against
the appointment Of colored man as post.
master at Hogansville. The appointment
was made yesterday. An effort Will be
made to have the appointment held up,
but the prospects are not favorable
Another batch OF fourth class postmas-
ters were appointed IN Georgia to-day as
follows;
Acworth, Cobb county r. M. Mitchell.
ClaxtOn, Tattnali county "A. V. John.
SON.
Coleman. Randolph county. W. NJ.
puckott
Ivy Log. Union county u. =. Cobb.
Litha Springs, Douglass county. james
Carroll.
Middleton. Cobb county, ~. l.. Lowe
Seville. Wilcox county, n. NJ. Mulns.
Strickland. Hall county. W. c. Allen.
Sugar Valley, Gordon county q. H.
Cram.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
DIDN'T FLEE FROM DOMOKOs.
The Retreat Orderly and Most of the
Artillery Saved.

he Retreat Orderly and Most of the
Artillery saved.
London, May 49, 1890 a. m.-The corre-
|spondent Of the Times at Athens says:
1t appears that the retreat from Domo-
kos was orderly in spite Of the fact that
ne order was given at o'clock in the
morning. All the artillery was brought
way except some heavy guns that were
eft at the acropolis of Domokos. A con-
|s.derable quantity of war material, how
|tyer, was abandoned
London, May 10, l a. m-London Is still
without accounts of the battle at Domo-
kos from the Turkish side, but it is evil
lent that the Greek defeat was complete
and decisive. An Italian officer with the
Greeks puts their killed and wounded at
2OOe' but probably this is much exagger-
ated, as the Greek positions were well
protected, and the retreat began as soon
as they became untenable.
1t is believed that Edhem Pasha will in.
sist upon the surrender to him of tie
passes over the Othrys range before he
~ IA al AAANAlAtt bhA save AOI IL
small force of Turkish cavalry following
Jhe retreating Greeks at a distance OF
two thousand yards. the Turks have not
attempted to attack the Greek rear guard.
The war is virtually ended. The crown
prince headed the retreat and his head
quarters are now established close to
Devenfourta Pass, very narrow gorge,
through the Orthyrs range. about twelve
miles from Lamia
The greatest depression exists al
Athens. There Is a complete collapse Of
the high hopes raised by the optimistic
dispatches Of Prince Constantine, but as
Het there are no disorder.
While the battle was I'm progress the
government vainly endeavored TO get at
Inc exact position and the number OF
casualties, but Prince Constantine sent
only evaslve replies.
very feeble were the shouts raised when
"aditional troops started yesterday for
me front. The Athenians are completely
dlsheartened.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
INTERNAL REVENUE RECEIPTS.
The Total Collections During April
S1I.3S4,530.

Washington, May 1s.-The monthly
statement of the collection of internal rev.
enue shows that the total receipts for the
month of April were $1l 1884, ,599, a decrease
of $96,7O5 as compared with April. 1896.
For the last ten months the receipts ag-
gregate 1922, $50 404, an increase as compar-
ed with the same period of last year of
$500, 0S3
The receipts for April last from the sew
eral sources Of revenue are given as fol-
lows
Spirits. 5000 GIG, decrease as compared
with April, 1896, Of $50, ,205.
Tobacco. S2,517,146, increase. $197, ,451.
Fermented liquors, $500. 1892, decrease,
$3.50. TAI,
Oleomargarlne, $50, ,616 increase, $14,O9l.
Filled cheese, $685.
Miscellaneous, $25 1872.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
TICKET soALPERs RULED our.
GOV. Black signs BiII killing Their
business in New York.

Albany. ~ ", May iS.-Gov. Black to-
day signed the so-called anti-scaipers' bill.
IL absolutely prohibits the selling Of rail-
road and steamboat tickets IN this state.
except by agents authorized to make such
sales by the owners Of the vessels. or
trains or companies operating them, and
then they shall sell tickets only in tho
towns whore their written authority gives
them permission TO make sales
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
GERMANY FALLS INTO LINE.

Her Ambassadors Ordered to ASK
For an Armistice.
London, May ia dispatch to the Dali
ly Chronicle from Athens says: "It is
officially stated that Germany has in
structed her ambassador at Constantine
pie to request the porte to grant fort
nights armistice, which, it is understood,
was signed at o'clock this evening"
(TuesdaVl
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
TWO BOYS KILLED.
Ran Into street Car While Coast-
ing in small Wagon.

Scranton, Pa, May is--Johnnle Boye-
ransh aged 8 years and Pattie Jamaita,
years old. cousins. were coasting on
toy express wagon down "a steep hin on
Washington avenue, IN the heart Of the
city, this evening when the older boy,
who was steering. lost control ana the
wagon swerved from the side OF the
street to the street car track IN front OF
"a car which was going down the hill.
Both boys were run over. and Il was ff-
teen minutes before their lifeless bodies
were extricated from under the wheels.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
Ohio's Democratic Convention.

Columbus. o.. May is.-The democratic
state central committee decided this after
noon ia hold the state convention at Co
lumbus, June % and 90 Judge Ulrick
Sloan OF Hils0oro Will be- temporary
chairman ana Col. W. A. Taylor tempo
rafy secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
Peru Goes Democratic.

Lima Peru. May is-Tho final count OF
the ballots M the municipal elections held
throughout the republic yesterday ANA
Sunday shows. contrary TO lrst oxpccta-
tiona. victory for the democrats by
small Majority
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
oARs RUN WILD IN cUBA.
Five Persons killed and 25 Passen-
gers Injured.

gers Injured.
Havana May 1S-A serious railroad ac-
cldent has occurred near Vega Alta, prov
ince Of Santa Clara. A freight train, con-
sisting Of twenty-eight cars, while on it's
way toward Placetas lost four cars, un-
known to the engineer. The loosened cars
ran rapidly down a hill and collided with
a passenger train. The engine OF the lat
ter jumped on top of the wandering cars.
It's boiler exploded, three cars caught fire.
and the engineer, a gendarme and five
passengers were killed and twenty-five
passengers injured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
cuBA's sT1RvISG AMERICANS.
A Havana Paper Thinks Their Num-
her ~ Ovcrestimnted.

Havana May is.-La Lucha editorially,
impeaches tho accuracy Of the consular re-
ports as to The distress OF Americans IN
Cuba, upon which President McKinley's
message to congress was. based, and ques-
tons whether there are actually 600 hun
cry Americans Ia the island. The paper
adds But, now that congress has voted
the $4,000 there will be soon 600 alleged
starving Americans anxious 20 figure In
the consular districts"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
FAVORABLE FOR 4 MONSOON.
India's Meteorological Conditions In
dicate storm.

dicatc "a storm.
simla, India, May 1s.-An official tenta-
tive forecast says that the conditions are
favorable for the expected monsoon, ex-
cept. perhaps, In Upper India.
The snowfall IN Chtral and Northeast
ern Afghanistan Is locally somewhat in
excess OF the usual quantity, but the fali
elsewhere is normal
The meteorological conditions IN the
South India seas are doubtful
but probably more favorable
than they were year ago. ana
therefore. a monsoon with normal rains ls
expected for tho whole country except In
Upper India, where the rainfall may be ia
vorable if the monsoon is strong.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
Underhand work by a Power.

London, May n-The correspondent of
the Daily Telegraph at Athens says that
he has absolute proof that one Of the
powers has made serious underhand at
tempts to undo the work of the European
concert
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
LUMBER CAMP FIRE LIT.

More Than 100 PERSONS MADE Honic-
less by the Blaze.
Twin Mountain. N. ~. May is.-Zealand,
one OF the largest lumber camps In the
White mountain region, was completely
destroyed By fre to-day.
The camp consisted OF three large mills.
a boarding house and several dwelling
houses and was operated by Van Dyke a
sons The loss ~ estimated az $4,000
More than 100 people are homeless. they
saved lHue more than the clothes they
wore.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
PANIC BEFORE PREvEsA.

Nv "reess HurI Themselves Into
the Sea ia Trying 90 Escape.
London. May i9.-Tho correspondent OF
the Daily News at Patras. describing the
'ast retreat In Epirus. with especial refer
.hce to the experiences Of the Botzaris
'oiumn at Prevesa, says: zone COM
'hAhder committed the mistake OF Inform
ns bis weary, hungry and rain-soaked
'oops that they must retreat quickly
mere was narrow escape from a panic
"' men retreated IN fair order to the
more with the exception OF goo. who had
,parently not been warned ana we're
.,eiore either killed or taken prisoners
~ 'Ae shore, however, a genuine panic
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
SMITH FAILS 10 PASS.
CoIored Candidate For the NavaI
Academy Not Apt 20 Get In.

Annapolis. Nd. May 1s.-Johu Smith,
the colorcd candidate for the naval acad-
eny. has failed IN three out OF four
branches OF the English examination. lie
passed M spelling. but did not reach the
mark IN grammar. geography and histo-
rs. Under the rules OF the academy, he
will be- allowed a re-examinati0n.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19

Washington May lS.--B H. Brimway
has made application for appointment as
collector Of internal revenue az Atlanta,
Ca
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
A GREEK MAJOR WOUNDED.

HIS LEGION Comes In Contact With a
Turkish FIanISing Column.
Athens, May 1S-A dispatch from Lamia
tonight says that during the retreat the
vanguard, including the foreign legion,
came into contact with the Turks, who
executed a flanking movement, and The
Greek officer. Maj Varatassi, command
ing the legion, was mortally wounded.