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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-23
RAILROAD POOLING BILL.
The Sennfe's Commerce Committee
Considering the Measure.

Considering the Measure.
Washington, May 22.-The Senate com
mittee on interstate commerce was in ses-
sion for almost three hours to-day, con-
sidering the pooling bill. Owing to the
fact that several of the members OF the
committee were absent. no final conclusions
were reached. All sections Of the bill re-
ceived attention, however. and II is be-
lieved that the measure has been made ac-
ceptable to a majority of the members Of
the committee.
The Foraker bill was used as the basis
of the proceedings OF the committee, but
various amendments were suggested and
several informally agreed upon. The bill
viii practically be a substitute for all ex-
isting laws regulating commerce between
the states, ana will legalize pooling under
certain restrictions. One OF the amend
ments agreed upon to-day limits all pool
ing contracts to four years duration, and
requires that they shall be submitted to
the commission for approval.
Another gives the interstate commerce
commission power to maintain supervs-
ion Of rate schedules during their contIn-
uance, and to demand that reasonable
changes be made by railroad companies
upon written complaint of any community.
The committee will meet again next
Wednesday, when, 1t is hoped a report
Will be authorized
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-23
ANGLo-AMERIC1N CHESS GAME.
The Arrangements for the Parlin-
mentary Contest About Completed.

The Arrangements for the ParIin-
mentary Contest About Completed.
Washington, May 22.-The arrangements
for the match game of chess between five
selected individual players Of the Honse
of Representatives. and a like number
from the British House of Commons were
practically completed to-day. The games
will be begun at O'Clock p. m. WASH
ington time and o'clock London time,
May 81. and continue four hours, fifteen
moves to the hour. If not completed in
the agreed time, the games will be fin
ished on June 1. A single consultation
game, in which all the members of both
teams may consult as TO their moves
may be played on a date to be fixed by
the Englishmen. Two wires between
Washington and New York will be given
up to the games, and 1t Is expected that
not more than three minutes Will be con-
sumed in transmitting the several moves
between London and Washington. The
American players will draw lots for their
British competitors, and their places at
the tables. The Washington end of the
games will be played In the house for.
eign affairs committee room, to which
only a few invited guests, including
Speaker Reed and the British ambassa-
dor, will be admitted. Seven players
have been chosen from which the Ave
to compete will be selected within a day
or two. They are: Representatives Shan
non of New York, Shafroth Of Colorado.
Bodine of Missouri, Handy OF Delaware,
Pearson of North Carolina, Plowman of
Alabama and De Graffenreid Of Texas. IL
is almost certain that the first i've names
will be selected.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-23
TUNNEL UNDER THE THAMES.
The New Passageway at BIackwaIl
Formally Opened.

The New Passageway at BIackwaIl
Formally Opened.
London, May 22.-The new tunnel un-
der the Thames at Blackwell was inau-
gurated by the Prince of Wales to-day.
The royal procession consisted of two
semi-seat landaus, each headed by four
bays, driven by postillions and preceded by
two grooms. In these, besides the prince,
were the Princess of Wales, the Princess
Victoria of Wales, the Duke of
York, the Duke of Portland, Mr.. Bull of
the London county council, chairman of
the bridges committee, and Mr.. Binnie,
chief engineer of the tunnel The pro-
cession followed the Mall, Pail Mall. the
embaukment and thence through White
chapel to the entrance of the tunnel. Here
the royal party Were met by the Duke of
Cambridge, the Prince of Teck, and many
military and other officials. The process
ion then proceeded through the tunnel
which was illuminated by three rows Of
electric lights.
At the Greenwich end was a dais upon
which the royal party took their places,
and from which the Prince Of Wales, in
the name of the queen, declared the tun-
mel open to public traffic forever.
The state trumpeters blew a blast a
royal salute was fired by the Honorable
Artillery Company, and the bishop of Lon
don, the Rt. Rev. Mandel Creighton, pro-
nounced the benedietion.
The Prince of Wales was then presented
with a gold medal. especially struck for
the occasion by the bridges committee
of the London county council
The new tunnel is generally regarded as
a triumph of engineering skill.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-23
PROTECTION OF THE SEALS.
Prof. Thompson Finds the Margin of
safety Very Narrow.

Prof. Thompson Finds the Margin of
safety Very Marrow.
London. May 22-The report OF Prof.
Darcy Thompson upon his mission to Ber-
ing sea In 1895 to inquire in behalf Of the
British foreign office whether the pres
ent restriction OF the Berlng seal fishing Is
sufficient for the protection and well being
of seal life," has been issued as a parlia-
mentary paper Prof. Thompson believes
that the alarming statement in recent
years, giving accounts Of immense decrease
Of the hords and prophecying the APP
preaching extinction, are overdrawn and
untenable. but there is still abundant need
OF care and prudent measures of conser-
walton. II is easy 20 believe that the mar
gin OF safety Is narrow, II not already 10
some extent ovorstepped.
I'VE may hope for the perpetuation OF
present numbers" says Prof Thompson,
but cannot count upon an Increase"
It Is his earnest hope that recognition
of mutual interests will suggest q pru-
dence that will keep the slaughter within
definite bounds.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-23
HAWAII MAY GO no ENGLAND.

Leaders of the Island Government
Aroused by the DinRIey BiII.
Boston. Mass, May 22.-Private mail ad-
vices received In Boston from Honolulu
says; 1T has leaked out that the pro-
posed visit OF Hon. 8. M. Damon ana
Maj. Iaukea 10 London has a deeper sig
nlncance than the bearing OF the congrat-
ulations OF the. Hawaiian government on
the occasion Of the queens Jubilee. ami
It is stated, on what is considered excel
lent authority, that n the movements az
Washington In connection with the sugar
schedule Of the tariff bill, 10 abrogate tho
Hawaiian reciprocity treaty are success
ful Minister Damon and Maj Iaukea VIII
proceed az once 90 the negotiation OF
treaty OF cession OF the Hawaiian Islands
10 Great Britain"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-23
cALHoUN's WORK IN CUBA.
The Idea That He Win Send in a
Sensational Report Erroneous.


Washington, May 2.--To set at rest the
common expectation that more or less
sensational report upon the situation in
Cuba is looked for any day by the Presi-
dent, it may be stated, II is not part Of
the understanding under which MIR. Call
houn went to Havana that he is to make
a report by mail, or, indeed. at all until
he returns to Washington, and then his OBJ
servations may be communicated TO the
President verbally and not I'm an official
form, for it is a fact that Mr.. Calhoun s
only official duty Is an investigation of
the Ruiz case.
Speaker Reed was at the state depart
ment to-day, and conferred for some time
with Secretary Sherman, presumably
touching the legislative prospects OF the
Morgan resolution, An interview between
the President and Senator Burrows who
has taken a strong position in resistance
10 the resolution at this time, gives evil
dence that the Cuban situation is stll oc-
cupying large share of the attention Of
the administration.
The stormy events at Madrid yesterday
nave not escaped observation, and there
IS some apprehension of reflex action in
Cuba.
Havana, May 22.-The investigation by
Commissioner w. B. Calhoun in the mat
ter of the death of DR.. Ruiz is not pro-
ceeding rapidly. On Thursday Senior Con-
gosto, the Spanish consul at PHILADELPHIA.
asserted that DR.. Ruiz did not explain
that he was an American citizen, and
therefore was kept incommunicado for
more than seventy-two hours. Gen. Lee
on nearing this, promptly and emphati-
cally stated that on Feb 6, he sent Off
cial notice to Marshal de Ahumada, the
actlng captain general to the
effect that Ruiz was an Amer
lean citizen, and that he demanded
his treaty rights 1t appears that Senior
Cohgosto ignored this fact. The
investigation will not proceed fur
ther until the Spanish represen-
tative has approved the written
statement of Consul General Lee and
to the scope of the inquiry the Americans
desiring to go farther than the Spanish
deem necessary. There Is little hope that
Facts bearing directly on the nature of the
death of DR.. Ruiz will be elected. 1t is
thought, however, that arrangements will
be made for allowing the inquiry to pro-
ceed Monday
La Union Consticucionale, commenting
upon the action of the United States gov
ernmeht in approprating $4,000 for the
relief of starving American citizens In Gu
ba, says: THE right of the United States
to do this cannot be called in question.
Spain, In similar mapner, assisted her
subjects at Key West after the great fire
there some years ago."
Ell Dairo de la Marine subjects "Ameri-
can jingoes" and the United States con-
gress to a scatching criticism and ex-
presses confidence that. no matter what
action the United States Senate and the
House of Representatives may take, Pres
ident Mckinley will be able to maintain
amicable relations with Spain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-23
TrLLMAN ON EARLE's DEATH.

The senator Expresses Deep sorrow,
and Pays "a High Tribute.
Columbia, 8. C., May 22.-speaklng about
Senator Earle's death. Senator rillman co.
day said; mo death has occurred Of any
person with whom I have been associated
IN my life that has caused me more raai
regret. Cen Earle won my respect ana
admiration IA the campaign OF 1890. when
he opposed me, by his manly fight. / ad-
mlrod his display OF courage and manll-
ness IN facing adverse audiences. Con-
sidering the fact that Gen. Earle had iust
gotten the highest honors ne could win
ana free scope FOR his talents hls death
Is one OF the saddeat 1 can recall"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-23
oUBA's NEEDY AMERICANS.
The Number who Need Ala May
Reach 200.

Washington, May "A telegram was
received at tho state department this ar
ternoon from Consul General Lee indl-
eating that the number OF Americans IN
need Of relief In Cuba was much larger
than was supposed az FIRST. The consul
general says that the number may reach.
200. The consul az Matanzas reports go
there and the consul at Sagua. 450.
Gen Lee also cabled the state department
Fernando Govon. an American citizen. who
has been under arerst, aud he win leave
The island.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-23
LoUIsvILLE's SiIUERY CASE.

A Motion 20 Quash the Indictments
OycrruIed.
Louisville. Ky. May 22.-Judge Noble
OF the criminal court to-day overruled the
melton OF the defendants to quash the
indictments against ex-Banker J. NJ. Nc
knight. Sterling y. Edmunds. Alderman
n. T.. King and others on charges OF
bribery. which were returned by The
February grand jury. The cases Will DO
tried.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-23
ITALY's COLONY IN AFRICA.
The Motion Go Abandon Erythred
Voted Down.

Rome. May 22.-The Chamber OF Depu-
ties to-day rejected by "A vote OF 229 to
40. the order Of the day proposing TO
abandon the Italian colony OF the Eryth-
rea, on the east coast Of Africa. and adop-
ted the order OF the day supported by the
government approving the colonial pro-
grammo OF Premier Redini
In the latter case the vote was "a 70 "a
N favor Of tho government
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-23
SPANISH LiDERALs SORE.

they Demand the Resignation OF the
Duke Of Tctuan.
Madrid May 22.-senor sagasta, the lib
erai leader, has Informed Premier canovas
del Castillo. that the liberal senators and
deputies win not attend the slttings OF
either House until they obtain satisfaction
on account OF the assault by the Duke Of
Tctuan on Prof Comaa. They also de-
mand the resignation Of the Duke OF Te-
tuan
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-23
VIOLATION OF THE ARMIsTIcE.
The Position of the Turks Greatly
Z strengthened by Their Act.

'N A~siioh OF the iufNS NS'N'
strengthened by Their Act.
Athens, May PA telegram, received
from the crown prince, confirms the news
of the reported advance OF the Turks after
the arrangement Of the armistice and
the occupation and fortifylng Of strategic
points half an hour distant from Lamla,
giving a great advantage to the Turks in
the event Of the renewal Of hostillues.
These facts have been communicated TO
the ministers Of the powers and the gov
ernment has protested against this for
'ward movement OF the Turks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-23
ARMY orrIcnns ron cRITFN.
Two heutenants Detailed From
Fort McPherson.

Washington May 2.-Flrst Lieut.. Hun
ter Lggett and Second Lieut.. J. W.
Heavy. Fifth infantry. have been detail
"a 70 attend the cncampment Of the Geor-
gia National Guard az Grinln, from June
10 "a.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-23
POSTAL DELEGGTi5s AT OLD POINT.
The Party Also Takes in NevpOre
News and other Points.

N'WH "Hu VfHtF IUIhfss
Ola Point Comfort, Va, May 22.-The dell
egates TO the universal postal congress
who came her this morning on the steamer
Charlotte from Baltimore spent the day
cruising about the waters here. There are
100 in the party and all were enthusiastic
over the trip. A stop was made In
the forenoon at Newport News. where tho
shipyards were Inspected and after trip
up the river TO give a view OF the Norfollu
and Portsmouth navy yard, without stop
ping the boat proceeded 70 Old Point.
where the afternoon was spent
The entertainment included a special
dress parade az the fort. The party left
at 500 for Washington. About half a
dozen OF the delegates made up a special
party, which started back via Richmond
where they will spend sundav.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-23
BOGUS PAPER FOUND IN A BANK
THE PRESIDENT CONFEssEs HIM
SELF THE FORGER.


The Notes Aggregate S2OO,OOO-He
VIII Enter a Plea of Guilty Before
the Court and Serve His Sentence.
Crime Said TO Have Been COmmit-
ted 20 Save the Reputation of His
Father-Fnlse Entries Made in the
BOOks-He Transfers 100000 of
Property to the bank.
Logansport. Ind, May 22.-John F. John
son, late president OF the State National
Bank, is now in the hands of the law. This
afternoon Deputy United States Marshal
Clark arrived in the city and arrested
Johson, who was cool and collected. The
bond was fixed at $4,000, which he has
failed to furnish.
The following statement was given out
for publication to-day by friend OF Mr.
Johnson "a generous public should
know that the present condition of the
State National Bank has not been brought
about by undue speculation or extrava-
gance on the part of Mr.. Johnson, nor by
his excessive selhshness, but is the result
of circumstances over which he could not
gain control, and for many of which he
was not responsible.
THAT he made mistakes and did griev-
ousy wrong he confesses. And yet, 1t
may be said with reason and truth that he
had no wicked purpose in what he did
He made all possible restitution and Of
fers no defense except that he was trying
to preserve the reputation Of a kind and
devoted father. And since the law does
not Justify his methods, he proposes to
suffer its penalties without evasion or
equlvocation. Who could do more? When
Bank Examiner Caldwell laid down $500,
900 worth of forged notes before President
Johnson and said: Mr.. johnson, you
signed those notes?' the answer was given
without a tremor, 4 did.
The expert to-day said that certain
bookkeepers In the bank knew OF the
presidents crime, but the false entries be-
ing made by the president himself saves
them from the clutches OF the law.
Businss houses who were borrowers Of
the bank have successfully tIded over the
present trouble and no failures are now
expected.
President Johnson viii enter plea Of
guilty before the United States court and
serve the sentence.
Washington, May 22-Mr Coffin, act
Ing controller of the currency, has re-
ceived a telegram announcing the arrest of
John f. Johnson. president OF the State
National Bank of Logansport, Ind, for
criminal violations of the national bank
act. Mr.. Coffin said he had information
to the effect that Mr.. Johnson had pro-
cured from the bank about 100000 on
forged notes and about 100000 additional
by making false entries i'm individual ledg-
ers and by certificates of deposit. Before
his arrest a transfer to the bank Of prop
erty valued at 100000 had been procured
from Mr.. Johnson by the bank examiner,
acting under Instructions from the con-
frolpr'a of0oa
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-23
POWERS WORKING FOR PEACE.

he Defeat of the vanquished 90 he
softcned ~ Much ~ Possible.
taris May 22.-In the Chamber Of Dep
'es to-day AZ. Hsncfaux dwolt on the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-23
NEUTRAL ZONE FIXED.

10th Armies to Fail Back and Leave
II 500 Meters wide.
Athens, May 22.-The officers appointed
y hx tho neutral zone on the frontier have
rompleted their work. It Is announced
nat both armies are to fan back and leave
neutral zone 800 meters In width. All OF
he passes are included In this zone except
\ hourka, which the Turks hold.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-23
WOMEN IN THE PULPIT.
Southern Assembly Discusses the
Subject.


Charlotte, N. c., May 22-In the assem-
bly, this morning, the committee on bills
and overtures made a partial report. They
recommended that women be forbidden the
use of pulpits for public addresses to mix
ed audiences and that 1t be pronounced
improper to give notices of such meetings.
This precipitated lively debate.
DR.. Pitzer took the position that while
the Bible absolutely forbade female ordi-
nation, II did not forbid all kinds of public
testimony by women. Dr. Walden and
DR.. Smoat strongly advocated adoption of
the report.
Charlotte, N. C., May 22.-The assembly
is prompt in assembling. Again to-day at
$3.50 sharp all the commissioners were in
their seats. The discussion of the morn
ing on the question whether women shall
lecture from the pulpits to mixed audi
ences was resumed, DR.. Smoat having the
floor. He made lengthy, strong and wit
ty address In opposition. He regards wO-
men lecturing from the pulpits as un-
scriptural and degrading. He regards 1t
as a wedge toward the church sloughing
off, not question of courtesy, refinement
or culture, but scriptural question; thus
saith the Lord, it is a departure from the
Bible Such women Christ does not need
in his work. DR.. Smoat was vigorous and
intense.
Drs Walden, Malloy, Shearer and others
followed in the same line.
DIR. PETER of Washington could see no
improperly in female missionaries testi-
flying on their return from foreign lands.
The discussion included a number of
lengthy speeches and occupied a great
part of the day.
DIR. Beattie, from whose presbytery
(West Lexington, Ky.), the question came
up offered a substitute, that the assem-
bly, refer overtures to former clear de-
liverances which settle the principles and
which should guide us in all our church
sessions and In our procedure"
The vote being called for on the sub
stitute, 1t was carried by a vote of II
to 60.
The communication from the prohibi-
ton party of North Carolina in refer
ence to some utterances of the assembly
along this line provoked heated argu-
ment. The committee on bills and over
lures, to which it had been referred, re-
ported as follows: THAT this assembly
is forbidden to intermeddle with politi-
cal parties or questions, and that the con-
slant and scriptural attitude Of our be-
loved church on temperance and intem>
perance, is shown in past deliverances on
record" (Alexanders Digest, 1861
The report of the committee was after
much debate and discussion, adopted.
Dr. Dabney addressed the assembly this
afternoon on ministerial education. The
assembly then adjourned until Monday
morning
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-11
RAINIER OR 1ACOMA2
New York SuD

new Ork sun.
One might safely faunt red rag in the
face of spirited bull call the great vol
canic peak, southeast OF Puget Sound Mount
Tacoma, when a Seattle man is near. On the
other hand, If he refers to the distinguished
summit as Mount Rainier, he is likely to be
the victim of personal violence If Tacoma
man is by.
1t is narrowing to be impaled on either horn
of the dilemma. Our advice TO all visitors to
Puget Sound is to do the Romans do when
In Rome. Shout for Mount Rainier in Seattle,
hurrah for Mount Tacoma in Tacoma, and If
you really cannot defer thus far to intense
local prejudices, gaze on the great peak. when
the clouds will let you, in rapt admiral ation,
and keep your mouth shut.
1t is only fair to say that our Board on Geo
graphical Names, contrary TO the prevailing
usage in the Royal and other geographical so
cieties. which declare in favor of retaining
aboriginal names, has adopted the name OF
Mount Rainier" which also appears in many
of the best aliases All honest wr riters, how
nary usage the mountain goes under two dis
tinct names. Our dlstinguishe geologIst and
geographer, c. X. Gilbert. did his duty in this
regard when he wrote, over year ago:
Vancouver, the navigator, who saw the peal
Admiral Rainier Of the British navy More re.
Gently Tacoma, one of the Indian names, mas been
revived, and current usage Is divided.
Meanwhile the old mountain will remain
one OF the most splendid SUBMITS in America,
and the petty chickering's of rival communities
over its name can never diStu rb the calmness
of its majesty
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-11
WITH YOUR COFFEE.

aren't you sometimes tempted by the
stories of sudden wealth which come drifting
in from undeveloped countries 2" asked the
young man. Don't you feel an impulse to go
to Alaska and be miner?'
'No, sub, was the emphatic reply. "Glory
Is better than riches. I'd rather stay in Ken
lucky and be a major, suh."-Washingto STAR
"Say, Weary, there's a woman tryin' TO get
Congress to pass law forcin' every man to
marry"
"Pll bet that's her only chance. ."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The bicycle stopped suddenly. The old
man went over the handle bar and turned
a complete somerset in the air Then he sat
down on the pavement-hard.
"Now, you know how it feels to be whacked
there" said the boy.
And with merry laugh he disappeared
around the corner. Chicago Evening Post.
soxey-why are those things what widows
wear called 'weeds?'
Knoxey-Because they spring up and choke
the grief-Pittsburg News.
Penelope-What did he send you for a wed.
ding present?
Pauline-Cut glass.
Penelope-Ah, tableware supposef
Pauline-No; necklace.-Truth.
Mother-Edith, go and see whether the
clock is going!
Edith Coming back)-No, mamma, 1t is
standing quite still, only its tail is wagging
little.-Enquire Within.
Brown (reading programme)-Ten years are
supposed to elapse between the third and
fourth acts.
Jones-Come out and have something. I
can't imagine ten years having elapsed during
which haven't had drink Puck.
Young housekeepor-My good man, can't
you find more useful life than that of q
tramp?
Tramp-We are useful, madam. Just think
of the number of divorces we prevent by eat
ing young housekeepers' pies.-Judge.
Mrs. Mashem-My dog and have been sit
ting Tor our photographs as "Beauty and the
Beast"
Lord Loreus "a bit OF q fancier)-Yes; he
certainly Is beauty, isn't he Punch.