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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-10
SPEER NOT AN OFFICE SEEKER
THE JUDGE NOT AN AsPIRANT FOR
CABINET HONORS.

Satisfied with His Life Position on
the Bench and Out of Active Poll
tics-NO Truth in the story That He
Went to Canton 10 Confer With the
Presidcnt-EIcct--Hos "a High Opin-
ion of Mai. HansOn's Ability.
Washington, Feb 81 do not believe
there is much chance for a southern man
to be invited into Mr.. McKinleys cabi-
net" remarked United States Judge EN-
ory Speer of Georgia to-day, while con-
versing on the political situation at the
capitol.
The name of Judge Speer has occasional
ly been mentioned in connection with the
cabinet noI because he seeks such an
honor, but possibly because he was very
important factor in the passage of the
original Mckinley tariff bin.
Judge Speer says he has no further po-
litical aspirations. He has been on the
bench during the last twelve years, and
as he holds a life position, he has no
desire to relinquish his judicial robe. II
was reported a few days ago that he left
his Georgia home for the purpose of go
ing to Canton to confer with President
elect Mckinley. He says there is no
foundation for such a rumor. He camc
to Washington to look after some prop
erty, in which his wife is interested, and
after remaining here a few days, he will
return to his Georgia home.
Referring to the cabinet prospects of
Maj. Hanson of Macon, Judge Speer says
there seems to be a disposition on the part
of republican leaders in such states as
West Virginia and Maryland to claim as
their own any cabinet honors Mr.. McKin-
ley may intend for the south. He says
the selection of Maj. Hanson, while not
arousing much enthusiasm among the re-
publicans in the north and west, would
reflect great credit on the new administra-
ton, and prove acceptable to a large num-
Der of the leading republicans of the south
Maj. Hanson" continued Judge Speer
"s one of the ablest men in this country
and he would make an ideal cabinet ott1-
Ger in one of the departments requiring
practical business ability and tact. He is
just the man to place at the head of the
interior department, or the postoftice de-
partment. [ realize that Georgia did not
ticket but ] do not think that should in
fiuence those who are interested in seeing
Mr.. Mckinley surrounded by a strong cab
met. Since l retired from active politics,
l can take a more conservative view OF
such questions than l could years ago,
and l suppose it is but natural that Mary
land and West Virginia have a right to
feel that they. should be rewarded for re-
deemng those states from democratic con-
troll. | am informed that MIR. Mckinley
entertains a very high personal and politi-
cafregard for Mai. Hanson, and nOtWith-
standing the lukewarm support the Geor-
gian has received outside of his own state,
he may be invested with cabinet honors.
am confident he would prove himself to
be one of the strongest men in the new ad-
ministration."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-10

other senator's, providing for a modidca-
ton of the article relating to claims so as
to exempt bonds issued by the southern
states during the reconstruction period
IL was feared that under the general
treaty an effort might he made 10 collect
these repudiated obligations.
Another amendment was offered which
seeks TO meet the criticism that The treaty
gives the President sole power in the pre-
misses, 1t provides that all subjects of ar
bitration before being sent to the tribunal
established by the treaty. must first be
submitted TO the President and the Sem
ate.
Other amendments offered remove from
the treaty all questions relative TO the
Alaskan boundary line setting forth that
In time of war between the United States
and Great Britain, the Straits of Fuca,
between the island of Vancouver. belong
ing to Great Britain, and the state of
Washington shall always be kept open
providing that in case of war between
either contracting party and another
power, neither party to this treaty shall
interfere with blockades that may be es-
tablished.
All these amendments win lead to much
discussion. There will be no secret session
tomorrow owing to the count of the
electoral vote. Thursday Mr. Lodge eN-
poets to cali up the conference report
on the immigration bill, and no further
debate can be had on the convention
until Friday, at least.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-10
LONG TO BE IN THE CABINET.
Mckinley Announces That He viii
BE Secretary of the Navy.

Boston, Mass, Feb. 9.-This statement
was written by ex-Gov John ID. Long to-
day in answer to a question regarding the
announcement from Canton published in
morning paper that Mr.. Long had accept
ed the navy portfolio: mo correspondence
has passed between Mr. Mckinley and me
for the last ten days; he then wrote me
that he had me i'm mind for tn navy, but
added that something might happen to
change it, though not likely. l replied
that l understood by this that he desired
the matter to remain at a standstill and
that | should continue to say TO the press
that it was still under his consideration.
oince then no word has passed between
us. He knows that ! am at his service,
but / expressly told him when at Canton
that il any complications should arise by
which he might change his mind, he might
regard it as entirely satisfactory to me.
For that reason there has not yet come
TO me any formal tender of the place"
Canton, O., Feb 9.--The statement that
ex-Gov. John d. Long had been definitely
fixed upon for Secretary of the Navy was
confirmed by Maj. Mckinley himself this
evening. There will be no departure from
this assignment of the navy portfolio. un-
less the entire cabinet slate should be re-
arranged at the last moment
Ex-Gov. Saxton of New York called on
Il have come to Canton in the interest or
a friend, and don't care TO state the pre-
else purpose of my errand. l will say
this much. however: That it has nothing
doing to with the selection of a New York
member of the cabinet in any shape or
form. / am not an aspirant for appoint
ment to the cabinet and l think the most
acceptable New York republican for that
position and honor is Gen. Stewart l..
Woodford of Brooklyn, but l fear New
York may be left out altogether."N
Mr. SaXton said he had not been offered
the position of collector of the port or
New York. and that Chairman Bidwen
had the Endorsement of the organization
for the place.
Maj Mckinley listened to an ample and
detailed discussion of the plans for the
inaugural ball and ceremonies to-day. G.
j. Bell of Washington, chairman OF the
inaugural committee, lunched with him,
and told him all about the arrangements
for the ball. This evening Gen. Horace
Porter came down from Cleveland. and
explained the plans for the big parade
Gen. Porter is to be grand marshal. He
spent the night in Canton. IL is under
stood that his visit has no relation what
ever to the New York political stua ton,
and that he is no longer under considera-
ton for the cabinet. Mr. Bell expressed
the fear that the failure of the railway
companies to furnish low rates for or
ganizations might reduce the crowds some
what but from the accommodations al
ready engaged it Is known that Washing
ton will be thronged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-10
SOUTHERN MuruAE's STRUGGLE.
steps Now Taken TO Get 1t In the
Federal Court.

Atlanta. Ga, Feb. "a petition was
filed in the United States district court
this evening by Attorney II d. Thomp-
kins, representing Charles f. Garner, a
citizen of Florida, asking for the appoint
ment of a receiver by that court for the
Southern Mutual Building and Loan AS
sociation. Judge Newman is now holding
court in Columbus, and on account of his
absence the petition could not of course
be heard. 1t will, however, be taken up
by him. probably tomorrow, as soon as
he returns.
The application for a receiver in the fed
eral courts is made to secure the protec-
ton of all the stockholders scattered
throughout the different states in which
the association did business. The same
charges of mismanagement against Presi-
dent Hale which were made in the state
courts are reiterated. Mr.. Garner is the
par value of 81, 500, upon which he has paid
81, 7S7 .9S.
Nothing further has been accomplished
towards settling the affairs OF the asso-
citation by compromise, and II is not be-
lieVed that the offer of the interstate aSso-
citation of Columbus will become inopera-
tive, as there is already strong opposition
TO il by those stockholders, who filed the
original bill for a receiver and others.
The stockholders protective committee dis
cussed yesterday is also as vet in an un-
certain and doubtful condition
New York, Feb. "a conference of east
ern stockholders of the Southern Building
and Loan Association of Knoxville, Tenn,
was held in the law offices of Russell,
Winslow & Frumberg to-day. Mr.. Rus
sell submitted plan of voluntary liquida-
ton designed to prevent a permanent re-
ceivership. The general meeting OF the
stockholders will be held March A at Knox
vile.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-10
BETANCOURT SET FREE.
ScOviI Not to he Sent to Havana-An
American Arrested.

Havana, Feb. 9.-Gaspar Betancourt, a
naturalized American citizen, who was ac-
quilted few days ago of the charge Of
aiding and abetting the rebels. was finally
released from custody to-day.
Ana Sotolongo, a woman who escaped
on Jan. % from the House of Refuge.
where she had been placed as a political
suspect was recaptured yesterday and was
recommitted to the House of Refuge.
Nine political suspects will be deported
to Ceuta tomorrow.
Jose Aczuy, who was the principal wit
ness in the case of Julio Sanguilly, now un-
der sentence of Imprisonment for life, was
tried by a court martial Sunday. The de-
cision in his case is not known.
The government has denied the request
of Consul General Lee that Sylvester SEQ
vii, the American newspaper cores
pondent, who was arrested ftfsst week, be
transferred to Havana for trial The
government holds that as Scovil will be
shrould be held in Santa Clara, in which
province he was arrested
Ell Pas, the organ of the autonomist
party, pays high tribute to Prime Min
lister del Castillo, in connection with the
scheme or Cuban reforms. 1t applaudS the
meas IRE and promises its adherence to the
government in the enforcement of the re-
forms. 1t declares that it expects that the
scheme will be powerful means in OBJ
taining peace.
Ell COmercio, the ra-conservative Or
gan, maintains a significant silence on the
subject of reform.
Charles Scott, an American citizen, has
from Havana. The reason of his arrest
Is unknown.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-10
CRUISER BLOoKLYN DOCKED.
Great Care Exercised i'm Getting Her
in Her Cradle safely.

Philadelphia, Feb. 9.-The cruiser Brook
lyn, which struck on Schooner Ledge, in
the Delaware river, below Chester, Pa,
on the 30th ultimo, was safely docked at
9:23 o'clock this morning.
The cruisers draft is so nearly equal to
the depth of the dry dock that there was
but half hour in which to fix her posi-
tion before the flood tide Feceded The
blocks upon which the keel and intercostal
lines of the Brooklyn rest were placed
yesterday according to measures made
from the docking plan of the vessel and
sights affixed at either end of the dock
corresponded with sights on the central
line of the cruiser, which were used in adj
justing her position to nicely. Before the
caisson was sunk in its grooves after the
entrance of the Brooklyn into the dry dock
sunken logs or other impediments were
there to interfere with its settling in the
proper place. After the gateway was
closed, the water was pumped out of the
dock.
1t is said that the damage to the cruiser
is more serious than at first anticipated
The plates are bent and crushed, having
great gaps in them through. which the
water rushed into the water tight com
partments. Whether the frame is dam
aged is still matter of conjecture. If
it is not, then the repairs can be made
with comparative. ease by merely replac-
ing the damaged plates. The work Of
repair will be commenced at once.
The break extends along the vessel s
bottom on either side of the keel in a
long seam, beginning about 100 feet from
the bow and running to the same dis
tance beyond amidships, perhaps 200 fee.
in all. The seam is about three feet in
width on the port side and somewhat mar
rover on the starboard side. The plates
covering this are dented to a depth of
nearly ten inches and are cracked in
places like so many sheets OF paper
Through these cracks the water rushed
into the compartments when the accident
occurred, but the inner shell, or false bot
tom of the vessel was intact and admitted
no water.
The damage to the blade of the port pro-
peller does not amount to much, and it is
possible that it will not have to be re.
placed. The ship carries an extra blade,
which can be used, if necessary, however,
and a new one may be made to keep in
stock A piece four inches wide and per
knocked off of the end of the blade, but
that will not materially affect it's utility.
A similar piece of perhaps one-tenth the
size is missing from the starboard pro-
peller.
Charles II. Cramp, president of the
Cramp Ship Building Company, in discuss
ing the BroolSyn's injuries, said that it
was impossible to tell as yet whether or
not any of her ribs are damaged "They
are getting the mud out of her bottom
now he said "and we will know about
plates are twenty feet long, and as we
will have to have twelve new ones made,
the Brooklyn will probably be at least
four or five weeks undergoing repairs
Asked what the cost of repairs would
amount to, he said it could not be esti-
mated at present, and he would not make
it public, anyhow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-10
PRICE or xR1oR PLATE.
congress VIII Probably Fix a Limit
at 5000 TO S4OO.

Washington, Feb. 9.-'rhe armor plate
question which has been troubling the Sem
ate committee on naval affairs for many
weeks will probably be disposed of within
a few days. The committee this morning
agreed that the maximum price TO be paid
for armor plate should not exceed the
sum named by the Secretary of the Navy,
100000.
Mr.. Chandler. in his report found that
armor ought to be furnished with fair
profit to the manufacturers, at $500 ton,
but the committee thinking that was too
low. will report in favor of a scale between
these figures, leaving the maximum as
found by the Rohrer board, which was
composed of naval experts in armor ana
its process of manufacture.
The secretary will also be authorized, IL
the recommendations of the committee are
carried out, to secure plant for the man
ufacture of armor by the government In
the event that he cannot make satlsIac-
tory contracts with the Carnegie or Beth
Iehem people. For this purpose $l,JOOWO
will be asked, the committee and the Sec
retary believing that this will be sufhcient.
Mr. Chambers . structures on Commodore
Teniger have been softened, but otherwise
the report will be submitted to the Senate
about as written by Mr.. Chandler.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-10
WOMEN OPPOSED TO WAR.
A Circular I'm Favor of the Pending
Arbitration Treaty.

Arbitration Treaty.
New York. Feb. 9.-The following circu-
lar which explains itself, was made pub
lie to-day:
ITO the women of the United States:
We ask your earnest and prompt co-opera-
ton in urging upon the Senate of the
United States, that after full considera-
ton 1t should ratify the arbitration treaty
between this country ana Great Britain,
and without amendments which will Grip
pie its efficiency.
"The mothers, the wives and the homes
of our land have the deepest interest in
the substitution of law for war. In the
times of conflict they are the keenest suf-
ferers, and while the nations honor is dear
to them whatever tends to settle disputes
by reason and law, rather than by war
fare, demands their heartiest indorsement.
1T is absolutely necessary that the uni
versal public opinion OF the country IN
favor of this treaty, should find express
ion Therefore, we ask you, without de-
lay to write personally TO your senators
to hold meetings. to send petitions, and 10
aid by all means in your power, the COM
pletion of this great act of Christian civil
ization.
(Signed)
ELLEN M. Henrotn, Alice Freeman
Palmer, Louisa Lee Shuyler Josephine
Mapes Dodge Mary Low Dickinson, Jean
nette Glider, Hannah Einstein, Grace II.
Dodge Mary Trautman, Candace Wheel
err Elizabeth Custer, Marie Louise BeeDei
Maude Ballington Booth
"Address-Julia II. Percy, secretary
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-10
A TRAIN ROBBER SHOT DEAD.
AN EMPRESS MESSENGER FIRES
TIE FATAL BULLET.

The Dead Mans Pal Escapes With n
Package of Registered Letters.
The Scene OF the HOIdup and Trag-
edy sixty Miles East of kingmnn,
Arix-Snow ON the Ground and OIL
GERS ON the Trail of the Fugitive.
Kmgman, Ariz., Feb. 9-About $50 last
evening two robbers attempted to hold up
the west bound passenger train on the
Santa Fe line, sixty miles east of here
After stopping the train they made the
fireman get off the engine and uncoupIe
the express and mail cars
Messenger Sellers, thinking that some
thing was wrong, told his assistant to get
off the car on one side with shot gun
while he got off on the other with a re-
Volver. One of the robbers was standing
near the engine, and the messenger fred
at am al short range. The robber fell
dead.
The other robber then compelled the fire.
maG L. get on the engine again and run
tne engine and two eApi ess and mail cars
up the road, where 1t was stopped and the
robbers made an unsuccessful attempt to
get INTO the express car. The mail car
was then entered and several registered
packages taken. The robber then disap-
peared IN the darkness. The dead robber
was taken TO Peach Springs, but he has
not been iden,hed. Officers have gone
from Kingman with Indian trailers. 1t
was showing at the time, but il is now
clear and his tracks can be easily follow
ed The mail clelk says there were sew
eral robbers. The amount stolen is un-
known.
The posse which left here last night In
pursuit of the robber returned to this city
TINS morning in order TO secure a fresh
supply of horses The posse was reinforce
ed here and left again for the scene of the
hold-up at II O'clock
AT Nelson Indian scouts took up the trail.
IL IS clear ard easily found, as the man
IS riding one horse and leading another.
He has started northward from the rail-
road toward Grand canon, a point situ-
ated about thirty miles north of King
man. The body of the robber who was
killed during the hold-up is stilI at Peach
Springs Unidentified. The deceased was a
young man of slender build about six
feet in hight and of light complexion
From his dress he was evidently a cow
boy IT is thought he was one of the
gang of cattle thieves who had been oper-
ating in the northern part OF this terri
tory.
Denver, Col, Feb. 9.-The Santa Fe
train robbery is to be Investigated by the
postal authorities here. Chief Postofice
Inspector McMichen sent detective out
to the scene of the robbery this afternoon,
Chief McMichen says that from the infOr-
nation he has, he believes the dead rob-
Der to be Jack Musgrove, who was con-
cerned in the White Oaks IN. M robbery
some time ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-10
SLAIN ON THE SEA.
Two Mates and Fifteen Sailors on
Trial For Murder.

London. Feb. 9.-To-day's proceedings
in the trial of the first end second mates
of the British ship George T. Hay, who,
with Is of the crew of the vessel were
brought here on Jan. IS, charged with
causing the death of a seaman named
Brostrom by i'll treatment during the voy-
age of the ship from Mobile, Aug. "a, 1896,
to Rio Janiero, where she arrived Nov. p
last. resulted in the conviction OF the first
mate. Frazer. who was found guilty by the
jury of having inflicted unlawful punish
ment upon Brostrom. The court postpon-
ed sentence upon Frazer until the compile
ton of the trial of the second mate and
the fifteen seamen, which will take place
tcn-f
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-10
QUIET RESTORED AT RETIMo.
The Greek Flag Reported Raised
Over the Town,


over the Town.
London, Feb 9.-In the House of Com
mons to-day George N. Curzon, under for
eign secretary, said that nothing had been
heard by the government of the forma-
tlon OF provisional government at Crete
1t is reported here that the Greek flag
has been hoisted at Retimo, Crete. and
that order at that place is rapidly being
restored.
~ A dispatch from Athens to the
LAchange Telegraph Company says
tne Official gazette publishes a royal de-
Sfe ordering al. the available Greek war
sMPs 10 De put into commission immedi-
ateiy ana requiring several of them to be
sert li 70 Crete with the least possible delay.
ne Dally News will tomorrow publish
a 1Ispatch from Constantinople saying
,ndi me street patrols have been quad
IsgJu duu the approach to the Yildiz
f99h cordoned with troops. Treason
aoie placards are frequently seen posted
me uead walls and other places about
, ,He CITY and another massacre is ex-
ar.teu. IL IS believed that the sultan
dissnraIea yea tne ,placards, hoping to cause
ulstQrhance and so break IN the continued
conferences of the diplomats.
A.hens' Feb. 9.-Advices from Canea,
crele' show that there has been renewed
,snahs outside the city between the bel
inserent Christians and body of Turkish
IL IL + rom tne accounts received here,
~ yuuStu mat the Christians defeated
killed. ol the latter were
roa. Aiter some delay the Greek iron clad
'rogM IN me harbor Of Canea, samted the
N''N nag ana the salute was returned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-10
THREE MEN SHOT.
The Trouble Begins In n Quarrel For
Possession of a Match.

Bristol Tenn, Feb. "a quarrel over
the possession Of a match resulted In
frightful shooting affray near Abingdon
Washington county, Va, Sunday evening.
John and Reuben Taylor and WIN Cars
well. all young men, engaged IN the quar-
rel while returning home.
Using a pistol, Carswell shot at Reuben
TAYLOR and Taylor returned the shot'
piercing Carswells side with ball.
Alexander Carswell took up the fight Tor
bis wounded son and fired several shots
AT the Taylor brothers, wounding them
both fatally. ..
The elder Carswell was placed in jail at
Abingdon yesterday
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-10
RAvIsHER GIVEN SEVEN YEARS.
A Military Company Guards Him 10
Prevent Iynchfng,

Louisville, KY, Feb. civilian Black.
the negro who attempted to outrage Mrs.
Clark of Marion county last November.
was taken to Lebanon for trial this norm
Ing on a special train, guarded by eighty
members of the Louisville Legion, under
command Of Col. John Il. Castleman. Lee
Black was marched to the court house.
Black pleaded guilty and was sentenced 10
the penitentiary for seven years. The
troops escorted him back TO the train,
which returned to Louisville at l2:5O
o'clock.
Black was sent TO the penitentiary this
afternoon. He was accompanied by a
squad Of the Legion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-10
TOURISTS Al BERMUDA.
The steamer Ohio t0 Make n Tour OF
Southern Waters.

Bermuda, Feb. 9.-The steamer Ohio.
which sailed from New York on Saturday
last. with a party Of tourists for a sail
through southern waters, arrived here this
morning. with all on board well. The
Ohio will make a brief stop here and then
sail for ST. Thomas. She will visit st
Kits. Guadaloupe, Dominica, Martinique,
81 Iuchia, Curacao, San Domingo, ia
malca, Progreso, Vera Cruz, Havana and
brunswick, Ga, returning to New York
on March 90 after run of seven thou
sand miles.