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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-11
ITALY AND OUR TARIFF.
Opposition to n Policy of Retaliation
Expressed.


Rome, May 10.--In the Chamber of Dep
uties to-day minister of finance, Senior
Luzzatti, replying to Count de la Rocca,
said it would be a serious error to retail
ate against the United States, since the
Dingley bill permits a new convention
Italy. the minister added will open nego-
tiations to protect her exports, which in
clude nearly all agricultural products
American imports, chiefly petroleum, he
explained, are taxed 400 per cent, and
the stock necessary for the manufactures
of tobacco is bought by the government,
and IL would not be practical to increase
the duties on these imports. They must
await the action Of other countries whose
commerce with the United States IS more
important. In spite of the tariff, Senor
Luzzatti continued, Italy's commerce may
increase and they should wait for the re-
suits OF the experiment.
In conclusion, Senior Luzzatti assured
the house that the government would de-
vote every attention to the question and
would carefully protect the commerce of
the nation.
The Marquis di Rudini, premier, said the
government hoped to be able to negotiate
further treaties beneficial to the export
trade of Italy, and he was, therefore,
not opposed to the denunciation of such
existing treaties as were admittedly con-
trary to the interests of the country. But,
he said, he could not agree with the view
of the interpellator Count de la Rocca,
as to the maximum and minimum tariffs,
adding that he was absolutely opposed TO
a policy of retaliation, which would sure
ly be fatal to Italian commercial inter-
eets
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-11
TERMS OF PEACE.
Greece Will Accept the Principle of
Autonomy for Crete.

Greece viii Accept the Principle of
Autonomy for Crete.
Athens, May 1O.-The conditions insisted
upon by Germany, the chief of which is
that Greece shall give her formal consent
to the principle of autonomy for Crete,
will be accepted by the Greek government.
The note of the powers has not yet been
presented, but it has been drawn and is to
the following effect: upon a formal
declaration by Greece that she will re-
call her troops and agree to such an au-
tonomous regime for Crete as the pow
ers in their wisdom shall deem best and
accept unreservedly the counsels of the
powers, they will intervene in the inter
ests of peace"
The note will probably be presented to-
morrow, after the German minister has
received final instructions.
1t is understood that Greece, in her re-
ply, will assent to all of these conditions.
NJ. Ralli premier, and M. Skouloudis,
minister of foreign affairs, had long in
terview this afternoon with Mr.. Egerton,
the British representative, which has
caused considerable comment. 1t is be-
leved to be connected with the interven-
tion of the powers.
A dispatch from Domokos says that the
heavy rains there prevent fighting.
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for visiting delegation they will be given
an opportunity TO be heard
Senator Clay and Senator Bacon are
going to make a fight for every industry
In Georgia and South Carolina that Is in
jured by the proposed bill. Senator Clay
says he will urge a duty on manganese.
bauXite and rice. He will also vote to
put cotton ties on the free list, and also
sacks used for corn and fertilizer With
out going head and heels over TO the pro-
tectionist camp Senator Clay reasons that
the south should be placed on an equality
with other sections Of the country in the
construction OF a tariff bill.
The democratic senators are waiting for
the corrected comparative statement of
the finance committee, before they make
mp their line Of attack upon the bill.
Representative Myer, and other Louis
lana congressman, are ready to join the
Georgia and South Carolina men in fight
ing to restore the House rate on rice.
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Hal MAY BETRAY A RoBBER.
SUSPICION OF DETECTIVES CAUSES
A SENSATION.

Fred j. Cunningham Arrested to tn-
swer For nm Attempt to Hold UP "A
Merchant of AtIanta-Cunninghan
Found Wounded on the street and
Claims lie Was shot by a Footpad.
The Merchant Reported Shooting
One of the Men who Held Him Ip.
Cunninghnm's Hat Found Near the
Scene.
Atlanta, Ga, May 1O--A sensational Sc
quel has developed in two attempted high
way robberies. which we're reported to the
police department early Sunday morning.
Shortly after midnight Sunday morning
George A. Stanford. a Davis street mer-
chant reported to the police department
that highwaymen had attempted to ho.d
him up and relieve him of the money on
his person. When the robbers accosted
him. he opened fire and said he thought he
struck one of them. They ran when he
shot and made good their escape.
About half an hour after this the police
man on duty in West End heard several
shots fired in the neighborhood of South
Lee and Gordon streets, and going to tho
place found Fred J. Cunningham. we'll
known young man, badly wounded.
Cunningham told the officers that high
waymen had held him up, and he had I'M
medately opened fire on them. The fire.
he said was returned, with the result that
he was shot I'm the back and seriously hurt
The ball went clear through the fieshy
part of his body
Sunday morning the detective depart
ment began an investigation of the hold
up. and sensational developments have re-
suited. The detectives found hat at the
scene OF the Davis street hold-up. on the
inside of the hat were the initials IF. j..
c." The attempted robbery, In which
Cunningham figured SO prominently,
aroused the suspicious of the officers who
found him, on account OF the strange tale
Cunningham told. The initials In the hat
found in Davis street were those of Cum
nlngham, and, after further investigating
the case, the detectives found other clews
which caused them to put two and two
together and decide that Cunningham was
one of the men who tried to rob Merchant
Stanford.
This morning Cunningham was placed
under arrest and carried to the police sta
ton He admitted that the hat belonged
to him and said he would explain how IL
came there. lie denied any knowledge of
the robbery of Stanford. He waived a
preliminary trial and was taken to jail.
When Stanford was accosted by the
highwaymen he had just closed his store.
and had a large sum of money on his per-
son.
Cunningham is a weIl-known young
man, and the strange discovery created a
small-sized sensation.
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EXPOSITION Or BRUSSELS.
The Big show Formally Opened
with Imposing Ceremonies.


with Imposing Ceremonies.
Brussels. May 1O-The Brussels exposi-
ton was formally opened at o'clock this
afternoon In the presence Of the minis
ters, the diplomatic corps. and the civil
and military authorities. Immense crowds
OF people were present
NJ de Mot. president Of the exposition
and M. Nyssens, minister OF public
works, made speeches. The inaugural
cantate were executed by a choir Of 1890
voices.
King Leopold arrived on the ground at
2:45 o'clock. His majesty, who was accom-
panied by a large and brilliant suite, made
n tour of the exposition, and met with a
sympathetic reception from the crowds
assembled In the main hall and gardens.
The ceremony of opening the exposition,
postponed from Saturday until to-day on
account OF the tragic death Of the Duch-
ess d'Alencon, was most imposing. The
weather was fine and in every way suited
for the occasion. There was a monster
military tattoo this evening. The city is
filled with strangers.
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wEYLER on TUE MARCH.
The General ana Large Body of
Troops at santi SDiritus.

The General and n Large Body of
Troops at santi SDiritus.
Havana, May 10.-Capt Gen. Weyler, af-
ter a rapid march from San Juan de Las
Yuarez through Manicaragua, arrived iin-
expectedly at Sancti Spiritus at 8 o'clock
yesterday morning, escorted by the Prin-
cipe regiment He passed the night in
camp about one league from the city, and
on entering Sancti Spiritus had to wait
a long while for Mai. Marcos Garcia and
Commander Arminan to open the military
headquarters. The captain general Is said
to be not the least fatigued by his recent
activity
The Malloria battalion arrived at Sancti
Spiritus last night, and Col Pintos, with
the Arapeles and Puerto Rico battallons
and the Trevno squadron from Arroyo
Blanco. arrived there to-day. Gen. Obre-
gon, with the Tarifa squadron and the AL
fonso XIII battalion, has left Sancu
spiritus with a convoy for caibaguan and
Arroyo Blanco.
Gems. Basun, Hernandez and Velasco
have arrived here. Former Civil Governor
Porrua, who was replaced on April 20 by
the Marquis Palmerola sailed for Spain
to-day with Delegates Martinez and car
Vaial
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BIG VICTORY ron THE BELL.
Supreme Court Gives 1t n Monopoly
for Eleven Years More.

Washington, May 10.--The Bell Tele-
phone Company to-day won the case
brought against it by the United States
to annul the last Berliner patent This
decision has the effect of continuing the
control of the telephone by the Bell COM
pany for seventeen years from the date
of the last patent, which was granted in
1891.
The government asked to have the pat
ent of 1895 set aside, on the ground that
the delay of thirteen years in the patent
Office was fraudulent and through the fault
of the telephone company, and that the
patent issued in 1880 covered the same
ground on which the new patent was APP
piled for in 1891. The court, in its opinion
delivered by Justice Brewer, held that
there was no evidence of corruption or un-
due influence exercised over the patent
Office by the telephone company, and that
there was no evidence that the delay in
granting the patent had been brought
about by the company. 1t held whatever
delay had been was through the fault OF
the patent office, and by no fault of the
company.
Justice Harlan dissented from the opin-
ion. Justices Gray and Brown, it was
announced, took no part in the case. pre-
sumably because they were Interested
This decision by the supreme court sus-
tains the lower courts. This case has at
tracted wide attention because Of the eX-
tensive interests involved in it's settlement,
and the opinion of the court has been
anxiously awaited The suit involved the
practical control of the art of telephon-
ing. The suit originated in the United
States circuit court for the district of
| Massachusetts, where it was decided I'm
favor of the United States. Upon appeal
to the circuit court of appeals for the
First circuit, this decision was reversed.
and the contentious of the Berliner claim
ants upheld. From this opinion the Unit
ed States appealed to the supreme court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-11
RAIL RATES IN THE WEST,
The Executive officers TO Enter Into
New Agreement.

New Agreement.
Chicago, ILL.,, May 1O.-The executive Of
ficers of the western roads met to-day, for
the purpose of reconsiderng the agree
ment of the Western Joint Traffic Asso-
cation. The agreement on freight traffic,
which the western roads have had for
some weeks, has not been success in
maintaining rates, but 1t is the intention
Of the executive officers to have a strong
er agreement At the time the present
agreement was adopted all the roads were
in a state of panic over the decision of
the supreme court, which had just been
handed down, and the result was that
they adopted an agreement that has fall
en- very far short of doing what 1t was
intended that it should do. Now, how
ever, the railroad men have secured their
nerve once more, and the chances are
that an agreement will be adopted which
will be much more effective In the main
tenance OF rates than the agreement thar
has been I'm effect since April /.
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Further Advance Certain II Powers
Are Passive.
CREECE'S ARPOWER GONE.
Rifles Ordered by the Last Cabinet
Not Delivered.

The Greeks Forced to Abandon SaIa-
gora and Fort Imaret-The Turk
ish Commander Has No Doubt of
the Speedy Capture of DOmOIxOs.
n The Retreat From Pharsala Re-
ported Made at a Moment When
the Turks Had Abandoned Hope of
Capturing the Stronghold and
We're About to Retire to EIassOna.
London, May 1O.-Apart from the peace
NEGOTIATIONS the principal feature of the
eastern situation is that Turkey is press
4 Ing re-inforcements forward and prepar-
8ing for a rapid advance. Unless the pow
ers succeed in quickly arranging set
n tlement, the Greeks are likely to suffer
Il further disasters.
The exact disposition Of the Greek army
a is uncertain, but roughly speaking the
first line of defense extends from Almyro
to Longos, the second follows the old from
tier, and the third is drawn at Thermopy
lac. Fighting is probable within the next
few days, unless the powers intervene.
The Greek fleet is at Lamia, and the
transport and other services are still de-
fcient, while a serious outbreak of ty
phoid fever and dysentery threatens Arta.
The Athens correspondent of the Daily
Telegraph says that Greece does not pos
sess the means to continue the war, as
even the rifles ordered by the late cabinet
have never been delivered. H adds that
. Col. Vassos will not join the army in the
feld
The Athens correspondent of the Times
81 nys: THE Greek army has been COM
y leled TO abandon Salagora and Fort I'M
Uet, the Turks having occupied the nights
Commanding the latter"
The Daily Nails Berlin correspondent
K ays it is reported there that the King of
Greece has summoned NJ. Delyannis. in
< lew of possible cabinet crisis.
Mr.. Stevens. the special correspondent
the Daily Mail, with the Greek forces
Thessaly, declares that province has
cen lost through rank cowardice.
The correspondent of the Daily Mail OF
Patras says: Everything is ripe of a Sc
ious political crisis or for a revolution.
The army is disgusted, and the armed
peasantry are universally discontented,
The Greek National Society could not
have better opportunity"
The Athens correspondent of the Daily
Chronicle says: THE real and only cause
Of the Greek retreat to Pharsala was the
olunder of one who mistook the retreat
OF the enemy for forward movement,
designed to outfiank the Greeks, and
therefore, ordered a hasty retreat
Grown Prince Constantine left Larissa
because he believed the exaggerated re-
ports Of danger to his forces.
1t is fact, however, that on the even
ing of the retreat Edhem Pasha, despair
ing Of breaking the Greek lines, had or
dered his army to retire to Elassona.
While the sultan had dispatched special
commissioner to the Greek government
with overtures for peace.
The state of the Turkish army at the
moment was simply pltiful, and terror
reigned at the Ylldiz kiosk"
Larissa' May 1O.-The Turks have no
doubt whatever as to the speedy capture
OF Domokos, although the place is fairly
Wen defended. Edhem Pasha and his STAFF
have gone on to Pharsa.a.
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SILVER SCARE IN CUBA.

Rush of People to Get RID of 1t
Forces Bank to Close.
Havana, May 10.-The causes for the
suspension of the Spanish bank were the
exchange of silver for bills, and rumors
that bills would be quoted at high figures
Thousands of people crowded into the
bank to pay their taxes on bank notes.
and the officials were compelled to call
upon the police to maintain order.
Theodore Menendez Gonzales has been
shot at Cabanas fortress for rebellion and
incendiarism.
The government has granted an exequa-
tur to Pauline Laguno, acting consul for
the United States at Baracoa.
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ABANDONMENT OF CRETE.
The Athenians Accept the Situation
with Resignation.

Athens, May 1O.-The recall of the forces
from Crete has been received with resig-
nation by the people. The Delyannis or
gan attacked the government bitterly for
appealing to Europe, and most of the pa
pers accept this as inevitable, and vio-
lently attack the Ethnike Hetairia, ask
ing it to render an account of its action.
The Greek army now occupies all the
passes from Lake Xynias, south of Do
mokos, to Gura on the east, the latter
point being occupied by Gen. Smolenslds
brigade. Skirmishes have occurred at
Plaka.
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HERMITs hurled ALIVE.
they Craved Their Fate to Earn the
Martyrs Crown.

London, May 1O.-Aceording to dis
patch to the Daily News from ST. Peters
burg. a terrible crime, the result OF SUPER
stition, has been committed at Tirespol,
government of Kherson. where a number
Of hermitages are inhabited by sectarians.
Recently several hermits disappeared,
and It Is believed that they had emigrat-
ed in fear OF the impending day OF judg-
ment. But hermit named Kowallnd has
confessed that he walled them up alive
In response TO their earnest entreaties
that they might receive the martyrs
crown. The police examined the spot and
verified the confession.
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ATE POISONED HEMLocK.
-Four children Make n BAD Mistake
And One Dies as a ReauIt.

Richmond. Va, May lO.-Four children
Of George Patterson, near Pamplln City,
while wandering IN the woods. ate hem
lock root by mistake for angelica, and
soon developed symptoms OF violent pois-
onlng one OF them, a daughter. died, but
the others were saved by heroic treatment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-11
BIRMINGHAM SMALLPOX CASE.
A Woman From Memphis the Only
Sufferer In The city.

Birmingham. Ala. May iO.-A rumor has
gone out that Birmingham has three cases
Of smallpox and one death. This is erro-
neous A lady, Mrs. John Connolly, con-
tracted the malady IN Memphis, and ar
rIvlng here, became III, and Is now COW
cred with the loathsome sores or small
pox, though convalescing and on the road
20 recovery.
This Is the only case, and extreme quar-
antine measures have been adopted, and
no danger OF the disease spreading is APP
pretended. The city Il unusually healthy
az present. The weather is warm and un-
favorable TO a spread OF smallpox.
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ONLY A MILITARY PROMENADE.
Turks Complain of the NOn-Resist-
ance of the Greeks.

Iarissa. May 10.-The Turks found a
quantity Of railroad material at the volo
railroad station, but they were unable to
use the engines, as the Greeks had re-
moved essential parts.
rhe French naval detaehments saiuted
the ottoman troops and the latter re-
eponded.
The Turkish officers complain OF the nom
resistance of the Greeks, and declare Il Is
moi war. but merely military promenade.
The opinion IL expressed here that the
Greeks are avoiding serious fight In or
der to spare their troops, who may be
needed at Athens in the event Of a revolu-
tion
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METHODIST EDUCATIONAL BOARD.
Report on Improvement of the
schools Adopted.

schools Adopted.
Nashville. Tenn, May 10.-The board OF
education OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South. met in this city to-day
w. Il. Hin of Macon, Ca, and T. B. An
derson OF California were the only alb
sentees
The report of the secretary was read
and adopted.
The committee appointed at the last
meeting of the board to formulate a sys-
TEN for improving the condition of Meth
odist schools reported. The recommended
tlons refer chiefly TO raising the standards
of preparatory schools and colleges. With
slight amendments, the report was
adopted.
Bishop Duncan made a successful APP
peal for help for Paine Institute at Au-
gusta, Ga.
G. c. Goodrich Of Augusta. Ca, was
elected a member of the board. vice w.
B. Hin, resigned. The board adjourned
sine die.
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PARADE PAST BISMARCK.
Three Thousand Men with Torches
In Line at Frledricharuhe.

Frlerichsruhe. May iO.-Three thousand
men were IN line IN a torchlight parade
given this evening IN honor OF Prince Bis
marek. heavy rain was failing. but In
spite of this Prince Bismarck appeared
upon the balcony and witnessed the march
past
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-11
PEOPLE OF vOLO INDIGNANT.

Greek Commander Gave Them No
Protection or Consolation.
Larissa, May 10.-Ahfairs at Volo are
fast assuming their normal condition, but
the inhabitants are very indignant at the
way in which they were deserted by the
Greek troops. 1t is said that when the
municipal authorities asked the military
commandant what they were to do when
the Turks arrived, he replied: DO what
you like; it's no concern of mine.'
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COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE.
The Democrats IndOrse the Appor-
tfonmcnt In Congress-

washington. May io-The democrats OF
the Senate held caucus to-day to con-
slider the report OF the committee which
filled The vacancies IN the Senate commit
tees. The report was adopted. The ar
rangemeit win so into effect tomorrow.
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MIG RALLY ron RICE.
savannah Delegation Notified 90
POSTPONE It's Trfp.

Washington. May Ex-senator Clay has
notified the rico men Of Savannah. who
are coming here TO protest against tho
Senate amendment to the rice schedule.
TO delay their visit until the democratic
senator's agree upon plan OF action
against the tariff bill. lie will keep the
rice men fully advised on tho subject. and
as soon as the conditions arc favorable
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DUBIGNOS TO M HARD TO BEAT.
ConEressmen Size Up the Gubernato-
rial situation.

Washington. May O-Representatives
Livingston and Griggs appeared at the
capitol to-day after brief vacation In
Georgia. Mr. Griggs says there Is great
deal OF gossip and speculation over the
governorship, and I'm his opinion, Flem-
Ing duBignon OF Savannah seems 60 be
the favorite.
whoever secures the nomination will
have du3ignon 90 beat is the way Mr..
Briggs sizes up the situation at this date.
Mr.. duBignon Is expected here next
Thuraday
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NASHVILLE EXPOSITION.

Several Addresses Delivered mt the
Convention of Mothers.
Nashville. Tenn, May l0-The attend
ance at the Tennessee centennial exposi-
tlon to-day was not large. owing to threat
enlng weather. AZ the Mothers conven-
ton. Mrs. Van Lee Kirkman OF Nashville
presided. Miss Martha Fleming OF Chica-
20. Mrs. Walter Farrabee OF Memphis.
Miss Josephine Locke OF Chicago and Mrs.
a. NJ. Smith OF New York delivered ad-
dresses.
oponed 10 the public to-day. the jury OF
awards having finished It's work. To-mor-
row will be the first day OF the equal suff-
rage convention. Mrs. Lldia Merrlweath-
er OF Memphis rs its chairman.
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ST. rAUL's BANK FAILURES.
More indictments Returned Against
the DawsonH.

81. Paul. MINI. May 1O-iMore indlct-
ments were to-day returned by the grand
Jury In the sensational bank failures OF
the past winter. Several are against Pres
ident Dawson and Cashier Dawson OF the
Bank OF Minnesota. and another is against
President w. II. Bickol OF the Minnesota
Savings Bank.
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RICHMOND REvEIEs THE DEAD.
Memorial Day Celebrated In the Cap
itaI of the COnfederacy.

Richmond, Va. May iO.-The memorial
celebration at Oakwood to-day was the
most imposing OF recent years, and per-
haps in the history OF the association.
Senator John w. Daniel was the orator
and the address, though brief. was one
that did him credit. He paid beautiful
tribute to the confederate soldier and
made an earnest plea for a monument to
the women of the south.
Judge T.. G. Minor presided and Rev
G.. c. Vanduslia offered the opening pray
er The crowd was estimated at 10000 and
the decoration OF the graves was profuse.
Many of the flowers we're sent from the
far south.
There was a big parade composed of
military. including the Blues, the Howit-
zers and part of the First regiment, vet
eran organizations, and ladies OF the three
memorial associations In carriages.