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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18

fore the country was discovered. The
senator took up the legal questions in
Volved in the recognition of belligerancy.
This branch of the speech was carefully
prepared and was read from manuscript.
After concluding his legal argument on
the powers of congress and the President,
Mr.. Daniel returned to the general subject
of Cuba, and again aroused the keenest
attention by his vigorous words. The
diplomacy of Spain had succeeded for two
and one-half years he said, In binding
American diplomacy into the belief that
war did not exist In Cuba. But the world
knew that war existed there, highland
ed red-handed, bloody cruel war 1t is
a war in which Spain employs more troops
than England employed in seeking to put
down the American revolution. And yet,
senator's We're met with the statement
that recognition of state of war in
Cuba would be inimicable to Spain. He
denied that the recognition of an exist
ing fact could be construed as a hostile
act, but in any event the fact should be
recognized and the great influence of
the United States thrown toward the
cause of civilization and Christian usage.
IL might subject some American vessels
to search, but this would be a small mat
ter compared with the results achieved.
II might give Spain right to blockade
Cuba, but in that Spain would suffer more
than the United States
1T is said this means war;" continued
Mr.. Daniel. II deny II. II Spain should
declare war against us because we recog-
nzed the belligerency of her former sub
Jects. who had carried on a war for two
and half years, she would have an un-
just cause of complaint and war against
us, and we VIII have just cause of COM
plant and war against her. l do not wish
TO see the American people involved in
war. / look upon war as one of the great
est caiamities that can hefall people
But il Is a greater calamity for the high
public spirit Of great nation TO be so
deadened that It can look upon murder
and arson and pillage with indifference,
and for the public spirit of that nation to
be so dead as to delay one instant In do
ing an act of Justice because Of fear of
war
At the close OF Mr.. Daniels speech Mr..
Mason of Illinois. secured the floor. and
will speak when the resolution Is taken up
at 2 o. clock tomorrow.
He yielded at o'clock for an executive
session, and a $50 o'clock the Senate ad-
iourned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
DIRE DISASTER AT D0MoKoS.
THE TURKS INFLICT A CRUSHING
DEFEAT ON THE GREEKS.

A strong Probability That They
Have Cut Between the Greek
Armies and Cut on the Retreat of
crown Prince Constantine - The
turkish Army of Attack $4,000
strong and the Town Completely
surrounded Before Its Capture.
intense Excitement at Athens over
the News.
HEADQUARTERS of the Greek Army, Do
molxos. May II, 4 p. m.-The Turkish at
tack on the Greek right wing began at 2
o'clock this morning, but the flank at
tacks are considered to be feints and it
is believed the main attack of the Turks
will be made upon the Greek center, where
Crown Prince Constantine is in command.
TWO Greek cannons are doing great ex-
ecution on the principal Turkish column,
which is advancing through the hills.
The Turkish infantry, at several points,
&c in contact with the Greeks. It is be-
lieved here that the attack on Gen. Smo-
1enski. near Almyro, is only a strategic
oneration and that the Turks will endeav-
or 10 cut between the two Greek armies,
q occupv the road leading to the Othry
mountains, and thus cut off the retreat
of the Crown Prince.
Athens. May 17.-Dispatches sent from
Domokos at Z p. m, say that the Greek
left wing has fallen back toward the cen
ter before the number of Turks. The bat
lie continued after sunset, but despite the
yielding of the left wing, the Turks were
fnallv repulsed. Gen Mavromichalis was
wounded.
A dispatch sent from Domokos at noon
by way Of Lamia, says: "Thirty-five
Thousand Turks, infantry, cavalry and ar
hillery, have attacked the Greek line at
several points on the left wing and CEN
Ter. penetrating southwark and surround
Ang Domokos. Large forces are also at
hacking Gen. Smolenski."
London, May 1S.-The Daily Telegraph's 5
epecial correspondent with the Turkish
forces in ThessaIy telegraphing late last
might. says: "Edhem Pasha has moved
on from point to point and finally occupied
Domokos The Greeks have sustained a
brushing defeat"
Athens, May 17.-Midnight-A dispatch
81 just received from Domokos says that the
Greek right wing has been compelled to
retire six kilometers.
London, May ia dispatch to the
Times from Athens says that the follow
ing telegram has been received from
Crown Prince Constantine: "Our right
wing under Col. Mastrapas has been com
PEELED to retreat. 1t still holds Voussi,
but may find it necessary to retire on
Phourka Pass. 1t was necessary to bring
up all the reserves in order to repulse the
furious attacks of the enemy. Our wound
ed have been sent to Lamia. The conduct
Of the army was praiseworthy."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
OUTLOOK IN THE HOUSE.
Time for Debate to lie Fixed by the
Committee ON Rules.

Committee On Rules.
Washington. May 17.-Action by the
House of Representatives on President
McKinley's recommendations for the relief
Of American citizens In Cuba, which was
prevented to-day by the rules under which
the House is operating. doubtless will be
taken up at the next meeting of that body
on Thursday. The committee on rules will
present a rule fixing time for the debate
on the resolution adopted by the Senate to
appropriate $4,000
Mr.. Bailey, the democratic leader, who
endeavored to-day to couple Senator Nor
gan's resolution for recognizing the bellig-
erency of the insurgents with the bill for
an appropriation,p proposes to secure a vote
on the question by presenting a minority
report from the committee on rules, which
win make II in order to offer the substance
Of the Morgan resolution as an amendment
Mr.. Dingley said to-day that a minority
report could not be made to the House
unless It proposed matter germane to tho
majority report. lie doubted, he said
whether a proposition to recognize the in
surgents az belllgerents could be consid-
cred germane to an appropriation for the
relief Of American citizens.
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EDHEws GREAT GENERALsHIP.
Looks As IL He Might Capture the
Whole Greek Army.


Whole Greek Army.
London, May IS, / a. m.-The latest news
from the seat of hostilities by way of Ath-
ems shows that the battle yesterday ceas-
cd about 9 o'clock in the evening, but will
probably be resumed this morning. Thus
far no account Of the fighting has been
received from the Turkish side. 1t is evil
dent from the Greek account that the
Greeks have suffered a serious defeat, and
If the left wing has given way. as appears
probable. Edhem Pasha may be able to cut
off the Greek retreat and separate Gen.
SmolensSi at Sourpi from the main army.
This Is Edhem Pasha's reply to the
foolish attempt of Col. Manos to snatch
victory In Epirus. II Greece had pre-
vented Col. Manos from playing this last
card OF gambler, Turkey might perhaps
have ceased hostilities. As It is now, she
is in full possession Of Thessaly. and the
powers viii find the task Of protecting
Greece more difficult thar ever.
The dispatches from Athens represent
the popuaee as astounded when the news
OF the lighting came. They had hoped
TO the last that the powers would prevent
turkey from going further. One report
represents the Greek government as
threatening 70 take extreme desperate
steps unless Europe arrests the progress
OF the invaders
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
BEcKRoGE's DAMAGE SUIT.
Judge simonton OverFuIes n Motion
for a New TrInI.

Charleston. s. C.. May i7-Judge Simon
ton, In the United States
circuit court hero this after
noon, refused to grant n new trial IN
the now famous Beckroge case. II Will be
remembered that william Beckrogo OF sa-
vannah sued dispensary constablos who
seized his trunk and conhscated rs con-
tents recovering $500 damages. Attorney
General Barber, who made the motion for
a new trial. says he has not yet determln-
ed whether or not he will take an appeal.
The constables Will either have 10 pay or
10 10 jail
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
MAILS or THE SOUTHERN.
The Postmaster General sends n
Statement 90 the senate.


Washington, May i7-Tn compliance with
resolution OF inquiry. the Postmaster
General to-day sent TO the Senate a state
ment In regard 20 the compensation paid
TO the Southern Railway Company for the
transportation OF mail since 1894.
The report shows that since January
last. the compensation on the division be-
tween Washington and Lynohburg per mile
has been as follows; $G9s for transporta-
tion: f2i5 for postal cars and sl25 for
special facilities.
The Postmaster General says that the
weighing OF mails on this line last year,
was conducted with more than usual care
and that all officers ana employees OF tho
railway mail service who had anything 20
DO with g. were instructed fully as 10
their duties and required 10 make roporta
on any unusual amount OF mail matter re-
ceived by them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
BIG FIRE Al NASHVILLE.
A Paint and OIL Warehouse the
Starting Place of the Blaze.

Nashville, Tenn, May 1.-THE large
three-story double store warehouse of
Warren Brothers, the leading dealers in
oil and paints In this city. at Church and
Coils streets was burned tonight. The
loss is $4,000; partially Insured
Adjoining buildings were damaged to the
extent OF $4,000
The Electric Light Company's wires are
down and most OF tho city is in darkness
and without street railway service.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
TARIFF DUTIES ON SUGAR.
senator McEnery Wants the House
Rates 60 stand.

Washington, May H-senator McEnery
OF Louisiana to-day gave notice OF an
amendment he will offer to the tarin BILL
striking out the Senate amendments In the
sugar schedule, and re-lnserting the House
provisions IN regard 10 sugar. Senator
Butler gave notice OF amendments to the
rice paragraph increasing duties 20 as to
make the rates as follows: Cleaned rice &c
per pound; uncleaned, lhc, rice nour, likc;
paddy / cent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
STRIKERS TO co TO SIBERIA.
Russian Government Nips n Labor
Wnr In the Bud.

London, May ia dispatch TO the
Standard from Moscow says the police
have made sixty arrests. all the suspects
being men with university educatlons, al
though working as mill hands. on a charge
Of planning big mill strike They will be
sent 20 Siberia without trial
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
CLASH OVER CUBA.
The BeIIIeerency Resolution and the
Tariff May Conflict.


Washington, May 7.-There is a possl-
bility of a clash between the friends of the
Cuban belligerency resolution and the tar
If bill The advocates of the Cuban reso-
luton apprehend thar their. opponents will
make an effort to prevent vote before
next Monday when the tariff bill lie to be
taken up under an agreement.
Senator Morgan is hopeful of securing a
vote before that time.
Senator Mason. who Is an enthusiastic
supporter Of the Cuban cause, said to-
night that IL vote should be prevented
this week by flibustering tactics, the tar
in bill could not be taken up Monday.
I'VE must have vote on Cuba before
the tariff is considered" he said, cor we
shall see some filibustering such as the
Senate Is not used to-"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
ALLEN o. MEYERs AND TnE ELNs
An order for His Reinstatement 10
the Order Issued.

Cincinnati. o.. May 17.-The Cincinnati
Lodge Of the Benevolent Protective order
OF Elks has received an order from the
grand exalted ruler for the reinstatement
OF ex-Grand Secretary Allen o. Meyers
20 all his rights and privileges. This Is
the last Of the factional fight IN the order
Of Elks that started three years ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
BANK PRESIDENT INDICTED.
His Personal Account with the Insti-
tuition Overdrawn.

tuition Overdrawn.
ST. Paul, Mimi, May l7.-Another sensa-
tional indictment In the bank cases was
reported by the grand jury tonight
The AIlemania Bank was among those
that failed during the past winter, into
whose affairs the grand jury has been
looking, and this Indictment was for
grand larceny against Albert schener,
president OF the institution. The ground
for the charge In an oyerdraft on his per-
sonal account 10 the amount Of Sei75
scheffer has for several years been prom.
inent In politics IN the northwest. rhe
Allemania closed liz doors because OF a
run inugurated after some other banks
had failed, and has been going through
the preliminary steps for reorganization.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
A Panic at Arfa.

London, May 1S.-According to a dis
patch from Athens to the Daily News,
the Greek retreat in Epirus became so
disorderly that it caused a panic in Arta,
where the prisons have been broken open
and many Of the prisoners have ESCAPED.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
TURKEYS TERMS.
British Parliament Looks for Mate
rial Modification.

London, May 1.-THE conditions propos-
ed by the porte as to the terms of peace
with Greece have been freely discussed
n the lobbies of parliament to-day, and
the idea of the retrocession of Thessaly
and of such an indemnity as is already
suggested is ridiculed as impracticable
and absurd. At the outside. an indemni-
by of 100000 or f6.OOO,OOO and a slight
strategic rectifcation of the frontier are
considered as likely to be the terms set
tied upon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
Plot to Murder King George.

London, May 1S.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Berlin says 1t is reported
there that plot to murder King George
has been discovered at Athens, and that
many arrests haze been made
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
ENGLAND's ARMY IN INDIA.
Action ON the Epidemic of COnta-
gf0us Diseases Postponed.

London, May 17.-In the House of Lords
to-day discussion was resumed on the mo-
tion Of Earl Of Dunraven for an inquiry
into the reports of the prevalence OF con-
tagious diseases among the soldiers OF the
British army In India and the effect of
these disorders upon the population OF
that country.
The Earl OF Kimberley. the liberal lead
err the Marquis II Lansdowne, the Duke
of Cambridge and Lord Playfair partic-
pated In the debate, all admitting the ex-
istence OF a terrible state of affairs
Finally, at the request OF the govern
ment. Lord Dunraven withdrew his mo-
tion In order to allow fair test to be made
OF the new regulations prepared by Lord
George Hamilton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
Lost ON A FOUL.
spike sullivan Gets the Decision
over Jack Downey.

New York. May i7.-"spilxo" Sullivan
got the decision over Jack Downey TO-
night at the Broadway Athletic Club on
a foul Ia the nineteenth round. Up 20
the fifteenth round Downey had slightly
the better OF the argument. but he be-
came tired after that round and simply
played for a draw.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
MRS. RALLI SENDS MORE MONEY.
Her Total Remittances to Date to The
Greek Cause $4,000.

New York, May II. - Mrs. Theo-
dore Ralli. president of the
Greek Ladies committee, which
Is raising funds for Greece, to-day
cabled another 1000 to the headquarters
of the fund in Athens This makes 1900
in all that Mrs. Ralli has sent in this way
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
MAPS CAPTURED BY THE TURKS.
Papers Lost by the STAFF Proving USE
full to the Invaders.

Aut ~ the AhNaUerss
London, May 1S-The correspondent of
the Daily News, with the Turkish forces
in Thessaly, writes:
THE Turks showed me yesterday a
number of Greek staff maps, with all the
positions they intended to occupy care
fully marked, and with the number of
the various Greek regiments and their
contemplated positions.
"They showed me also a printed map,
with the frontier moved about 100 kilo-
meters north. in anticipation of Greek
victory"
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London, May 1S.-The correspondent of
the Daily Telegraph at Athens says: This
afternoon (NIonday) has been one of great
excitement. The whole city turned out to
discuss the news of the fighting, and the
newspapers issued numberless special edi-
tions. The impatient crowds gathered
around the offices of the ministry of ma
rine, questioned every body coming out,
and finally invaded the building.
The minister of justice NJ. Trlautailaca,
announced the news as it was received to
the anxious crowd. The ministers have
been sitting in council until a late hour.
WORD has been received that Gen. Nav
romichalis has been severely wounded in
the leg and obliged to relinquish his COM
mand to another officer"
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zeIIcr onlhorr. I.nrInne.

Philadelphia. Pa. May i7.-owen zeigler
outpointcd KID Lavigne to-day In a six
round contest IN the arena OF the Quaker
City Athletic Club.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
THORNTON DIES rnoM MS WOUND.
Ills Father and Mother by His Bed
side when lie Died.

Louisville, Ky, May 7.-Preston
Thornton. who shot himself in the par
lor OF Milton II. Smiths residence yes
terday. died at $50 o'clock this morning.
Ills father and mother who came here
from Lexington, were by his bedside.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
BALD oUIRIDEs KIMBLE.
The Latter Wins at One Distance and
HnId at Two.

Louisville. KY, May 17.-Eddie Bald OF
Buffalo defeated owen Kimble Of this city
in a match race at Fountain Ferry park
this afternoon. The event was run ia
three heats. Kimble won the first one
third OF a mile in AS 2-5. Bald won the
half mile in 1876 2-J. and the mile heat In
2l1 3-5. The latter was paced.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
LEONA's LOST LIVES.
The COrOner's Jury Exonerates the
Crew of the steamer.

NcW VI a"N 'Ate'cHs
New York, May 1.-THE coroner's jury
to-day brought in a verdict that the ten
passengers and three members Of the Le-
ona's crew, who perished last Sunday.
died from asphyxiation, the result OF an
accidental fire in the steamer. generating
the officers and crew and managers OF the
Mallory line from all responsibility In COZ
nection with the disaster.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18

correspondent at Athens sends the follow
ing official account of the fighting yester-
day:
over $1,000 Turks simultaneously and
continuously attacked our whole line with
the greatest ferceness. Our artillery and
infantry did splendid work. Twice all the
regiments of the enemy wavered and fled,
though their attack was soon renewed
with fresh forces. which in turn, We were
able to hurl back.
''The stubborn resistance and splendid
vigor of our troops finally compelled the
enemy to give way altogether. All the at
tacks on our left We're similarly repulsed
ION our right we did not fare so well.
The first attack of the enemy was re-
pulsed, but they massed in immense forces
for the next attack. Our first line wav>
cred and was broken and the wing would
have been turned but for the timely ar
rival of the reserves.
Seeing that the enemy had gained
ground, which it was then impossible to
regain, we, therefore, fell back on Bousi.
THE Turks had $1,000 troops, with 80, =
900 reserves. Our force was only 35, 900.
We lost heavily. but the enemy must have
lost thusands.'
Athens, May 1S,-The correspondent of
the Associated Press at Domokos, tele-
graphing at l o'clock this morning, says:
''The Turks having occupied Kitiki, the
Greek troops are retreating toward Or
thry,s range, on the old frontier"
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FIGHTING WAS FIERCE.

ihe Greeks Make Gallant Defense
hut Are Outnumbered.
LoEdon, May ls.-.rhe Daily chronlcie's
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NO MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED.
me Greek Government Unable TO
Find Employment for Them.

Athens May 1.-THE Greek govern
ineht has issued proclamation announc-
ing that Il does not desire any further
volunteers. explaining that there already
are many volunteers in Athens for whom
1t Is impossible to ind employment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
ATHENS WILDLY EXCITED.
Crowds Surround the Ministry of Ma
rinQ

Athens, May 1.-THE most intense ex-
citement prevails here. All the cabinet
ministers have been assembled since noon
at the ministry of marine, where the dis
patches from the center are received. The
gravity Of the situation cannot be over
estimated.
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PRISON MADE BAGS.
The Chamber of Commerce Protests
Against the Mark Being Left Off.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. Is. - The
action of the State Prison Directors in
evading the British anti-convict goods
law by removing the Identification
marks of prison-made jute bags has
aroused the ire of the Chamber of
Commerce, and steps, decided and for
cible, it is said, will be taken to pre-
vent a continuation of what by some
is proclaimed to be a gross fraud.
The bags manufactured at the prison
had been marked by blue patch to
show where they had come from The
prohibition of the bags in England be-
came a grave question to California
grain shippers. but the difficulty that
confronted them was easily overcome
by the suggestion Of Warden Hale,
which was to omit the usual mark.
That this practice had been adopted
was the information received by the
Chamber OF Commerce, and it was de-
termined to suppress it if possible At
a meeting of the chamber to-day a let
ter, prepared by Captain Merry, will
be sent to the Prison Directors pro-
testing against the deception practiced,
and asking that it be stopped.
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TRIAL OT DAN butcher.
An Eleven-Year-O1d Boy Gives I'M
portant Testimony.

SAN JOSE Oct 1S.-In the case of
Dan butcher for the murder of George
W. Scofield, the State called several
witnesses to-day, but the only i'm
portant testimony was that given by
Bennie Fourcade, child of II years
This boy proved to be an intelligent
witness, and told his story in a
straightforward way. He said he met
Dan butcher and Irving Mann, the lat
ter being a SON of Mrs Schofleld by
her first husband, the day before the
murder. They told him there had been
trouble at the house, and Schofield had
threatened to kill his wife, dragging
her after him as he started for his gnu
Irving Mann said he tried to get hold
of the weapon, and his stepfatheT
knocked him down and kicked him.
Irving also related the story at the
breakfast table, during which Scho-
field hit his wife in the face with a
cup. butcher then told similar story,
and with an oath said he would Kill
Schofield if he ever beat his wife again.
The transcript of Dan butchers test-
nlony at the Coroner's inquest, where
he sWore that he never knew of Scho-
field and his wife having any trouble,
was admitted in evidence. This was
prior to his confession that he had
killed Schofeld, his story at the inquest
being that his employer had been as
sassinated by some unknown enemy,
who had ridden away on horse after
committing the deed.
There are many more witnesses to
be called, and at the present slow rate
of progress the prosecution will take
several more days to complete its case.