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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17
SILVER IN ENGLAND's BANK.
The Recent Action OF That Institu-
ton Was Induced by the Monetary
.faa

The Recent Action OF That Institu-
ton Was Induced by the Monetary
Commission.
London Sept. 16.--At the semi-anhual
meeting of the Bank of England to-day
the governor, Hugh c. Smith, said.
you are probably aware Of the pro-
posals laid before the government in the
summer by the United States and France,
whereby this country might increase its
use of silver, as a contribution to an in
ternational agreement. which, while not
affecting our gold standard, might enable
the mints Of France and America TO re-
sumo free coinage. Among the proposals
was one asking the bank to hold the
amount Of silver permissible under the
act of 1874 as against It's notes"
The governor then read a letter dated
July 20, addressed 10 the chancellor Of the
exchequer, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach. II
was as follows:
Referring TO our conversation, we beg
to say the bank Is prepared to carry OUT
what Is laid down as permissible in the
bank charter, viz: To hold one-fifth Of the
bullion, held against Its note issue, in sill
yer, provided always thet the French mint
is again open TO the free coinage Of silver
and that the price at which silver IS pro-
durable and saleable are satisfactory"
Replying to the question, the governor
said the bank had no negotiations with
the United States monetary commission
ers, adding I'VE have bought no silver
All we have done Is to agree, under car.
tain circumstances to carry out what Is
permissible under the act Of 1874"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17
MEAICAN CONGRESS- CONVENED.
'eN'uent Diaz CongrntuIates the
Country on Its Condition.

eSiuent Diax CongrntuIates the
Country on Its Condition.
Oi'y of Mexico, Sept 16.-President Diaz
+ened congress this evening, reading his
''i-aanual message covering the period
''0e April. He said the country was at
@.e with all civilized countries and was
''ualiy - making more intimate ties with
os lie noted the decision of the court
H. 0,''ias at Washington as adverse to
Nc Id Abra claim, which had been pro-
DUunced fraudulent.
IN sn. sing to the question of the decline
10, ''' as affecting the finance of Mex
.,. '.g President says:
do.- fortunately the present fiscal year
tho .o' b sia under as good auspices as
D.s. previous one or the excessive weak
den ,-, ,' huctuadon Of silver, often sud-
ina ' violent in their character. Rave so
conn. 'o economic situations OF the
at.mf. mot it is demanding the serious
cave, q the government and has
dencs .1 Iie adoption of measures of pru-
sary bo'.l expenses not absolutely neces-
n.tuda ons opposed or reduced. The mag
pertur51I sudden character of the nresent
corresnoi,lH n silver certainly does NOT
have N.Y. 70 the known causes which
well f5Y'aVced il, and therefore there lhre
the f,rto.gaa motives for expecting fhat
Which ms more or less ARTIFICIAL.
decline s} os nave had an influence IN the
ana NAV silver will be of short duration
Die reacoo.eh soon hriHg about a favora-
lne preaon, There is not therefore, for
The natar7 any serious reason for alarm.
lais dlfBcd. "-H be able to pass through
'ae same period confronting 1t with
'ieliiy which It displayed a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17
MISSISSIPPI BOARD REPORTS.
No sickness at Pelahachie--A Deten.
tion Camp Outfit Ordered.

Washington, Sept 16-surgeon General
Wyman Of the marine hospital service has
received telegram from Drs. Hunter and
Kiger of the Mississippi state board of
health, giving information as to the status
of yellow fever in that section.
They say there is no sickness at Pela-
hachie, and there Is no necessity to send
DIR. Guiteras there. II had been previous
ly reported that there were suspicious
cases at Pelahachie, and that DIR. Cutie
ras' presence might be needed. They also
state that a Gordon has been placed around
Edwards, and that cases In the country
are being guarded, DR.. Purnell being in
charge.
They add: eve will be pleased to have
you cooperate with us. Send tents and
establish refuge camp. We think they
are very necessary"
DR.. Wyman replied that the tents had
already been rendered to Dr. PurneA.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17
MIR. HANNA's COMMITTEE.
| The Monetary Commission Is Vow
COmpIete--Its Composition.

NOmplete-ltS &OmDOSltIOns
Indianapolis, Ind, Sept 1o.-Hugh II.
Hanna, chairman of the monetary execu-
tive committee, to-day announced the
completion Of the commission, acceptanees
having been received from Louis A. Gar
nett Of San Francisco, and Prof. j. l..
Laughlin of Chicago.
Prof. LaughIln is one OF the best known
political economists OF the country. and
during the past few years his writings
upon financial questions have attracted
worldwide attention.
MIR. Garnett Is regarded as the most
eminent authority on the Pacific coast in
matters of finance and currency. He or
ganzed the service of the San Francisco
mint and spent many years in ii.
The commission, as completed by these
appointments is composed as
follows: Ex-senator George F.
Edmunds of Vermont. Charles
s. Falrchnds, New York, ex-sec-
retary of the treasury; 8. S. Stewart Pat
terson Of Philadelphia, who was president
of the monetary convention of last Janu-
ary; j. w. Fries, Salem, N. c., at the
head of the great cotton industry that
bears HIS name; T. G. Bush, Admission,
Ala, president OF the Mobile and Birming-
ham and largely interested in iron indus
tries OF Alabama; George E. leighton, st.
Louis, retired manufacturer; w. e. Dean,
st. Paul, wholesale hardware merchant;
II. 8. Taylor, Fort Wayne, lawyer; Louis
A. Garnett, San Francisco; Prof. l.. J.
Laughlin. Chicago. Stuyvesant Fish, New
York, president Of the Illinois Central rail-
road.
While no attention was paid to the po-
litical leanings of the men chosen for the
commission, IL happens that II contains
six republicans and five democrats. There
was, however, much care given 10 the
question of geographical representation
and the distribution of the commission in
different lines of business. The commits
sion has been called to meet at the Ar
lington hotel, Washington, Sept. %.
A call has been issued for the executive
committee to meet at the same time and
place and 1t is expected to begin the work
for which the commission was appointed
a once. 1t will make a thorough inVes-
tigation of the currency question in all It's
phases. The executive committee will
bring before 1t experts and historical and
statistical data gathered from all parts
of the world as well as a great many pop
ular suggestions that have been received
from individuals and organizations
throughout the country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN.
1t Is Decided at the Council Fire to
Taboo Fire water at Ghost Dances.

Taboo Fire Water at Ghost Dances.
Philadelphia, Sept 16.-The jubilee con-
vention of the great Council Improve Or
der of Red Men, held a short session to-
day during which considerable business
was transacted. II was decided that mile
age and per diem expenses be paid TO all
past Great Incohonees attending the jubi-
Ice session.
In line with the effort to oust saloon
keepers from membership in the order,
which failed yesterday, q motion was
made to the effect that no dispensations
should be granted to tribes for the purpose
of giving entertainments, picnics balls or
parties Of any kind where intoxicating
liquors are sold. Considerable discussion
followed but the resolution was finally
adopted by unanimous vote.
The report of the committee on mileage
appropriatlng $1,000 for mileage and per
diem expenses Of great chiefs, representa-
tatives and mebers of committees was
adopted. The action of the committee
which refused permission TO the great
council of Maryland to establish q funeral
benefit association, was sustained. The
committee on constitution and laws re-
ported having approved the laws Of twenty
great councils and over 100 tribes during
the year.
indianapolis has been selected as the
place Of meeting in September, 1893.
In the afternoon a steamer conveyed
the representatives. and their ladies to
Cramps shlpyard near League Island navy
yard, on the Upper Delaware. The party
was then set ashore at Washington park
where dinner was served. The delegates
visited a West Philadelphia lodge tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17
MARINE HOSPITAL BULLETIN.
Forthcoming Report to Give the His
tory and All "Details Of the Fever.

Washington. Sept. 16.-The official bull
letin of the Marine Hospital bureau will
contain in it's forthcoming issue, a synop-
sis of the yellow fever situation. with a
summary of the cases and deaths up to
the 14th instant.
The list of cases and deaths is lower
than that reported in press dispatches
from infected points, but they are all
that are officially established. The sum
mary by states is as folows
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17

few years ago when the causes produced
alarm"
In conclusion. the President assured
congress that there was every reason for
congratulation on the state of the coun-
try, which steadily grows richer. while
the government revenue is continually in
creasng
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17
Venezuelan EIectiona.

washington. Sept. 1s.--Advices received
here leave little doubt that Gen. Ignacio
Andrade will succeed Gen. Crespo as
President of Venezuela. The elections be-
gan yesterday and continue for three
days, the polls being open from a. m.
TO 3 D. m daily
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17
PErPERED THE POSTMASTER.

One of sEcISinley's coIored Appoints
ces Shot by Unknown Parties.
Atlanta, Ga, Sept. l6.-H Loftin, the ne
gro postmaster at Hogansville. was shot
Wednesday night by unknown parties
while going from his Office to his home
Three shots were fired, only one of which
took effect
Tho ball passed through the arm into
the shoulder Loftin is not dangerously
wounded
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17
sitnntion in MobiIe.

Mobile, Ala, Sept 16.-The board Of
health reports one new case Of yellow fe-
yer to-day, making five cases in all de-
clared.
There have been no deaths, one patient
being discharged to-day.
Bulletin-Mobile. Ala, Sept. 16.-Anotono
flanagan. first yellow fever case, died this
afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17
WIN stnnd hy the pnrtx.

Richmond, va, Sept 16.-Ex-Gov. Will
lam t. Cameron, who last fall stumped
the state for the gold democrats, Is out
IN q card stating that he win support the
state democratic ticket, and calling upon
other gold democrats to do the same.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17
COLLISION ON THE voLGA.

One steamer Sinks and Her Panic
Stricken Passengers Are Drowned.
St. Petersburg. Sept. 1.-THE steamers,
day in the river volga, near Astrakhan.
The former sank, and while she was GO
ing down, her passengers. panic stricken,
jumped into the river. Many OF them
succeeded In reaching the shore, but for
ty persons were drowned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17
Jesup Quarantine.

Jesup, Ca, Sept. 16-The city authori-
ties have quarantined against all yellow
fever infected districts. Inspectors VIII
meet all trains coming into Jesup. Par
ties coming from Atlanta will be rigidly
examined.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17
A FATAL TEXAS DUEL.
Former Business Associates Meet TO
XIII Each Other.

Kin Each Other.
Dallas, Tex, Sept. 1s.-Dr T. b. Carter
Of Kaufman and Charles P. Russell Of
Abbot, two Of the most prominent men of
that section. who had hitherto been
friends and business associates, shot ana
killed each other at Abbot.
They met yesterday afternoon to dis
pose Of some business relative to a Land
transaction. The settlement resulted in
a quarrel and an agreement to meet at
Abbot for the final settlement.
At the appointed hour both arrived at
the depot and drew pistols, exchanging
a number Of shots. Both men fell ana
died within a few minutes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17
WATCHES WE'RE WRONG.
That Is the Explanation of Fatal
Wreck I'm Missouri.

Wreck I'm Missouri.
st. Louis, Sept. 16.-A wreck on the
Wabash at Keytesville, Mo, early this
morning resulted in the death of four
men. The dead are:
william Gaines, st. Louis, postal clerk.
w. B. Smith, Moberly, fireman.
william C. Clark, and Paul Street both
of Salisbury, Mo.
Ten people were more or less injured.
The passenger train left st. Louis at 9
O'Clock Wednesday night.
The freight was a minute late at Key
tesville and was just entering the switch
when the passenger train crashed into 1t.
The only theory as to the cause Of the
wreck Is that there must have been de-
Walton in the watches Of the conductors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17
DUvAL,s TREASURER DEAD.
Gustave Muller Was n weII-KnO,vn
Citizen and shippine Man.

Jacksonville, Fla. Sept 16.-Gustave
Muller treasurer Of Duval county and
well known in the shipping business be-
tween New York and Jacksonville, died
at 1920 this morning
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17

Washington, Sept 16-4Bishop Grant Of
and Bishop Gaines Of Geor-
gia are urging the appointment of Judson
Lyons. one of the most prominent colore6
men Of Georgia. as register Of the treas
lirv
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17
pARRIos' END HAS COME.
Insurgents in Guatemala Win De-
cixive victory.

San Francisco, Sept 16.-Prlvate odvlces,
received here to-day, convey the informa-
tion thai after two days Of hard fighting,
the garrison Of Barrios' soldiers at Queza-
lentango. succurnbed to superior numbers
ana the revoluHonisls are masters OF the
situation in Guatemala.
This is understood as the equlValent 10
the end Of the career OF Reno Barrios as
dictator of the Central American republic.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17
Charleston guarantees Against At
Innta.

Charleston, s. c.. Sept. 16.-The board
of health Of this city to-day declared a
rigid quarantine against Atlanta.
The order was issued at noon and pas
sengerg and freight from Atlanta will
henceforth be subjected to the same strict
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17
All mississippi Qunrontined.

Montgomery, Ala, Sept. 16.-Mop tgomery
has quarantined all points in the state
Of Mississippi.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17

rules rules governing those from New Or
leans. Mobile and other fever-stricken
places.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-17
ATLANTA EXPLAINS.
Southern Cities Fear Her Guests and
Not Her HospitabIe Self.

Atlanta, Ca, Sept. 16.--several southern
cities, including Charleston, Chattanooga.
Selma and Montgomery have quarantined
against Atlanta.
In GONE quarters the reason for this act
Of precaution on the part Of those cities
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-23
WRECKED TN
SOUTH SEAS
Survivors of the Lost
Bark Seladon Reach
London.
Drifting For Many Days in
Small Boats, the Seamen
Suffer Terribly.
Captain Jaeger and the First Mate
Among Those Who Perished
From EXPO sure.
Special Dispatch 10 THE CALL.

LONDON, Oct 22.-Second mate Olsen
of the Norwegian bark Seladon, Captain
JAEGER, from Newcastle. n. S. W., on July
13, 1896 for Honolulu, which was wrecked
IN the South seas in August 1896 has ar
rived in London with a dozen of the sur
vivors, and tells terrible story OF their
experience.
The SeIadon struck the reefs eff Starbuck
Island on August Z The crew was obliged
take to the boats and the vessel filled
so rapidly that there was no time to save
clio hing, while they barely got few pro-
visions, the ships compass and Chart.
They forgot the sextant Eight men
manned each of the two boats and made
for Maiden Island, as there was no refuge
at Starbuck Island. Failing TO find NAL
den Island they tried to find Cnristmas
Island. After eleven days the frs. mate's
boat was cap>iZ d and the mate drowned.
The companions entered the other boats,
which were already disab bled.
The heat OF the sun peeled their faces
and bodies, and their lips were blackened
and swelled from want of food and water.
The only food they had in addition TO
the small quantity of provisions which
they carried from the vessel was the very
small fly ne fish. Finally the captain
and the carpenter became i'll.
Still there was no glimpse of Christmas
Island. Then they tried a course they
thought perhaps would bring them 10
Samoa or the Fiji Islands. Finally Car
tain Jaeger died. After twenty-three
days, when food and water were ex-
| hausted, they caught little rain.
The party driited without food for six
days, and finally on Septem Der they
were cast on coral island and their boat
was smashed BY big wave. The island
upon which they were thrown proved to
be Sofia Island, Inhabited by ten people,
and belonging to an American subject
living in Samoa.
They lived there for ten months on tur-
ties, birds and bananas. The carpenter
died soon after they landed. A few
steamers passed the island and they tried
TO attract their attention, but failed. FL
nally they lut off in a small boat and
hailed a steamer, which took them to
Suva and from there they travelled to
Sydney.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-23
GUARDING AGAINST
THE FEVER PLAGUE
State Health Board FaVorS
the Placing of inspectors
on Trains.
Quarantine Station at CabaZola
Reported to Be in Excellent
Condition.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL.

Special Dispatch to THE CALI.
SACRAMENTO, Oct. 22.-The State
Board of Health met here tonight, Drs.
Ruggles, Mathews, Hatch, Henderson
and Crowley present. D.. Ruegies re-
ported that the quarantine station
at Cabazola was in excellent
condition and ready to be, turned to prac-
tical use at moments notice if it be-
came necessary to quarantine against yell
low fever. He gave il as his opinion that
inspectors on trains between New Orleans
and California were unnecessary, as fever
germs might be carried through Without
appearing or the trip, and because there
was no lever in Texas. The board con-
CURED in the opinion.
1t was DE- cided 10 communicate with the
superintendent OF each of the insane
asylums, requesting that they carefully
segregate and report the mum ber of con-
sum ptiveS at the institutions, and that
su bsequently the Stale Board would assist
in diagno osing the cases, with a view to
the erection of isolation wards for the care
of tube losis patients.
DR.. Henderson presented a programme
for the conference or county bosrds of
health wi; h the State board to be held in
San Francisco at Golden Gate Hall, COM
mencing October %, which was adopted.
II is as follows:
Opening address, Dr. C. Rugges, preside t
STATE board organization.
Paper, Public Institutions" DR.. A. NJ.
Gardner, Napa: discussion opened by Dr. F.
W. Hatch of Sacramento
Paper, drinking Water" Profe ssor W. T.
Wenzel San Francisco; discussion opened by
DR.. William simpson, San JUse.
Paper, Sewage" Mr.. e. E. Grimsby, San
Francisco.
Paper 'Leprosy," DR.. E O. Jellinck. San
Francisco; discussion opened by DR.. Henry S.
Orme, Los Angeles.
Paper "Tubercul osis, Means of Prevention -
DR.. Crowley, San Francisco; discussion ope ned
by DR.. David Powell. Marysville.
Paper acute Infectious Disease and Pre-
ventOn," DR.. C. Hardness. Stockton.
Paper, meteorological Ls boratory in Pre-
Ven tive Medicines" Dr. II. A. L. Ryfkoge l.
Oakland discussion opened by Dr.. J. C.
Spencer, san Francisco.
Hanson, San Francisco.
Paper, "Adulteration of Food" DR.. Un.
derwood Hall Jr.. San Jose; discussion opened
by Professor W. B Rising, Berkeley.
PAPER, Impure and Adulterated Milk" DR..
". o. Smith. Alameda; discussion opened by
DR.. H. n. Rusker, Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-23
THE LABOR LEADERS
FEAR AN INVASION.
Hanford's Decision Throws Open
the Gates to All Chinese Want
ing to Come.


TACOMA, WASH, Oct. 22.-Tne labor
ing men OF Tacoma are much concerned
over Judge Hanford's decision, to the
effect that the wives and children of
Chinese merchants may enter this coun-
try freely. They see in this decision, if it
be sustained, lOcphole whereby horde
OF Celestials may pour into this country
10 the great delriment of the white la bor
interests of the Pacific Coast.
E. L. Heriff, secretary of Tacoma Typo.
graphical Union No. 10, said to-nigh
speaking OF the decision:
The decision may be good law, anc, on
the lace OF IL, 1t may seem to be Justice TO
the women and Chi dren, but L 40 not be-
IeVe II from practical standpoint. The
children admitted under it will rapidlv
grow up and in a few wears we shall have
a horde OF Chinese o glut the labor mar
ket and throw white men out of employ
ment The effect of this decision is con-
trary to the spirit of the Chinese exclusion
act. In my opinion the people of this
Coast should urge upon Congress The
necessity OF passing a new law as soon as
Congress meets In December There are
now plenty Of loopholes which permit
Chinese to enter this country. as evidenced
by the fact tnat they are coming III rlgh
along.
'1f Judge Hanford's decision is
sustained and Congress fails to pass an
amendment China will ship her sons and
daughters over here so fast as to ruin the
chances OF thousands of white men for Sc
curing employment. During forty-nine
years residence in Oregon and Washing
ton have seen numerous illustrations OF
the evils OF Chinese labor. The ad mission
OF Chinese by the wholesale would be par
ticu!arIy injurious jnst now on account O f
the RAPID development Of placer mining
interests of The North west aud tho facI
that S, me owners Will employ the
cheapest labor they can get. These men
would hire Chinese if they could, and
hundreds OF white miners would be
thrown out of work. In a word, the entry
OF C"lnese IN large mum bers is decidedly
opposed to the spirit OF our institutions,
and should not be permitted"
lfJudge James Wlckersham a mem Der of
the famous committee of fifteen which
drove all the Chinese out OF Pierce County
IN 1885, had this to say: "Whi Judge
Hanford decision seems to be the law it
leaves a wide loophole for the entry of
very poor class of Chinese women and
youth who might come in under the
guise of wives and children of merchants.
L believe this element should be excluded
and that if Judge Hanford's decision is
sustained Congress should pass an act
covering this point"
John Manning, laundry employe, said
tonight: "Our employ ment viii De gone
very soon if the Chinese are allowed TO
enter IN droves under this decision. The
steamer lines 10 Seattle, Tacoma ana VAN
couver will soon bring in enough Chinese
TO overTun the entire Northwest, if al
lowed. l believe they would come in such
umbers that Tacoma could no longer
keep them out. Once here they would
soon control the laundry and many other
branches of business"
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-23
Will MT MEET At PRESENT.
Contract With the Heriscope Com
pany That viii Keep Cor6ett and
FfzsImmons mart.

CHICAGO, Oct. 22.-"From a reliable
source, says dispatch this evening, lit
has been learned that Cor bett anu Fitz.
simmons are under contract not 10 fight
again before next spring" The mutter-
ings at present in progress may be premo-
nitions of sto rm, but the storm is long
way off, Tor, according TO the agreement
entered into with the yeriscope company
which took the pictures OF the Carson
fight, Corbett and Fitzsimmons are de-
barred from engaging In a glove contest
Tor a period of one year from March II,
1884, the date on which they slugged each
otuer at Carson City. As Corbett and
Fitzsirmons are shareholders in the veri-
scope, it can readily be understood that
they would be seriously penalized in the
event of their breaking their agreement.
Ii is doubtful it either of them has the
slightest intention OF endangering his veri-
scope interests.