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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
CABINET TALKS OF CHINA.
POLICY OF THIS GOVERNMENT To
BE ONE of NON-INTERVENTION

All Interests and Privileges Which
che United States Now Enjoys in
the FIowery Kingdom to BE Fully
Protected-No Disposition to Ac-
ouire New Territory at the Ex-
Uense of the CelestiaIs-Ang1O-
American-Japanese Alliance Not
contemplated.
washington, Dec 24-This country's at
titude toward what appears to be an ef-
fort on the part of the powers of Europe
10 dismember China was the principal
topic of discussion at to-day's meeting of
the cabinet.
All of the cabinet officers were present
except Secretary Alger who is i'll at his
home.
While no formal action was taken in the
advance of specific information as to the
intention of the powers of Europe, it was
determined, as a member of the cabinet
expressed it, to keep watchful eye upon
the situation as it developed in order that
full protection may be given to the inter
ests of the United States in China, as has
been guaranteed by China by treaty with
the United States.
No disposition was manifested to partic-
ipate In an extension of territory at the
expense of China. Such a disposition
would be contrary to the hitherto eX-
pressed and we'll understood policy of this
government, and is not contemplated by
the administration. 1t was determined,
however, to protect carefully all interests
and privileges which the United States
now enjoys in China.
incidentally the question of American re-
lief to sufferers in Cuba arose, but in the
absence of official information from the
Spanish government which had been ex-
pected but had not been received, no ac-
ton of Importance was taken.
A part of the time of the meeting was
consumed in the exchange of Christmas
greetings. No presents were given or re-
ceived among the members of the cabinet.
The cabinet understanding as to the at
titude of the United States in the Chinese
question promises to have a material in
huences on the development of the eastern
situation. Diplomats stationed here have
eagerly awaited some intimation as to the
purposes of this government and the for
eign press, notably at London and Berlin,
have voiced the sentiments of those courts
that If the United States enter the fold,
either singly or in coalition with Great
Britain or Japan, 1t would prove material
factor in the Chinese question.
The general understanding reached to-
day doubtless will be made known to
such foreign representatives as desire to
sound this government, and the informa-
ton in turn will reach the foreign offices
at London, Berlin, st. Petersburg and
elsewhere.
1t will be a disappointment to some ex-
tent to China, which has looked to the
United States as the nation occupying
a disinterested position, permitting it to
exert a strong influence in staying the
dismemberment of the empire. China has
made no advances to this government.
however, but has occupied a passive atti-
tude.
The views expressed at the cabinet put
an end to any possibility of an Anglo
American-Japanese alliance, such as the
foreign cables have suggested.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
BURIAL OF Mss HERnERT.
The Remains Inferred in the Family
Lot at Montgomery.


Montgomery, Ala, Dec. A.-Hon. II. A.
Herbert and his son-in-law, Benjamin Nil
cou, and Mrs. Mlcou, reached here this
morning at / o'clock in a private car on
the delayed Washington express They
brought the remains of Miss Herbert for
interment here to-day. A large number of
relatives and friends were waiting at the
station for the arrival of the train
The casket was in private car, and
was covered with large numbers OF most
beautiful floral emblems. The remains
were taken to the residence OF r. q.
Banks, on Moulton street.
The last rites over the remains of Miss
Herbert We're said to-day at the cemetery
Rev Stuart Mcqueen, rector of the Church
of the Holy Comforter, officiating She
was laid TO rest by the side of her mother
There was large attendance of relatives
and friends. The floral tributes were beau
tiful and in connection with those brought
from Washington were sufficient to en-
tirely cover the graves OF the mother and
daughter. 1t was a touching scene to
those who knew how much alike they were
I'm life
Ex-secretary Herbert and Mr.. and Mrs
Micou left tonight for Washington.
When Mrs. Herbert died about twelve
years ago she was the vice regent for Ala
bama of the Ladies' Mount Vernon Asso-
ciation but there was no successor until
her daubhter Leila was elected about two
years ago,
Miss Herbert spent the early part of her
life in this city, and was especially be-
loved and admired. The secretary has the
sympathy of all Alabama in his sad be-
reaVement
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
ENCYCLICAL ON MANITOBA.
Catholics Urged to Persist in Claim
ing All Their Rights.

Rome, Dec. A-The pope's encyclical on
the Manitoba school question is published
here this evening. After recalling the re-
ligious history of Canada and eulogizlng
its scholastic institutions, his holiness ex-
presses regret at the decisions taken sew
eral years ago in Manitoba relative to the
Catholic schools and points out the rights
of Catholics, according to the federal
agreement. The pope recommends a
school system based on religious neutral
ity, praises the zeal the bishops have dis
played on the question, recites that the
Catholics are not fully united, owing to the
political passions, and admits that the au-
thorities might have done something to re-
duce the inconvenience of Manitoba school
legislation. But his holiness declares this
to be inadequate and exhorts Catholics to
persist in claiming all their rights, though
they must not refuse any partial repara-
tions obtainable with a view to reduce the
perils of the education of the youth.
The encyclical says that in the event of
these being unobtainable Catholics should
provide their own schools and adopt, un-
der the guidance of their bishops, a pro-
gramme of study consistent with their re-
ligjon and all literary and scientific pro-
greSS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
CHURCH FACTIONS CLASH.
EDiscOpaIInns of Arkansas at Outs
Over nm Election.


Over an Election.
Cleveland. o.. Dec. PA factional fight
has broken out in the Protestant Episcopal
diocese OF Arkansas over the recent eIec-
tion of a bishop coadjutor. Archdeacon
William Montgomery Brown Of the Ohio
diocese was elected and accepted the Of
fee. 1t now seems that the leading church
men of Arkansas have split in two
parties and one OF them is attempt
ing TO prevent the conservation Of the
bishop coad1utor. He cannot be conEe-
Grated without the consent Of a majority
Of the bishops and diocesan committees OF
the country, and one faction has sent TO
them notice that protest against con-
senting to the conservation is being pre-
pared, charging that the election Is ille-
gal because of unfair methods and manip-
ulatiOn practiced bv the party that sue
ceeded. No such charge Is made regard
ing Archdeacon Brown personally, as he
did not seek the honor that has been ten
dered him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
GOING TO INTERVIEW GOMEZ.
American Newspaper Correspondent
10 Accompany n Consul.

10 Accompany n Consul.
Washington, Dec. 24.-An official dis
patch received here state that the Span
ish authorities at Havana has granted
permission to Sylvester scovell to accom-
pany Rafael Madrigal. the United States
consular agent at Sand Spiritus, to the
camp Of the insurgent commander-in-
chief, Gen. Gomez. The trip Of the con-
sular agent is made for the purpose of
closing up the estate Of an American cor
respondent killed In Cuba. the assets hav-
ing been in the hands Of Gen. Gomez for
some time Beyond this. there is said to
be no significance In this visit Of the agent
to the Cuban headquarters.
Scovelrs mission, however, is one of OBJ
servation. He is an American correspond
ent and was arrested In Cuba about year
ago. His case attracted wide attention
and was discussed In congress. The grant
ing OF passports TO him for this mission
10 Gomezs camp Is cited by the Spanish
authorities as an instance Of the freedom
with which Gen. Blanco permits corre-
spondents to conduct their Investigations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
THREE KIDNAPPERs JAILED.
One of the Trio Betrayed Plot to
Carry Ona Doctor.

Memphis. Tenn, Dec. 2.-Three desper-
ate men who were employed to kidnap DR..
d. T. Porter, a wealthy citizen and ex-
mayor of Memphis, In order TO force him
to sign check for SIS 900, are prisoners at
police headquarters The prisoners are
William Roberts, alias Ryan, alias Kelly.
40 years old, who claims to be a lawyer
from Pensacola. Fla, ringleader of the
gang; W. H. Bennett, aged p. a sewer
pipe burner from Brazil. Ind; ]. r. Wo-
mack aged, 26 a railroad brakeman and
ex-substitute fireman on the Louisville fire
department.
Womack "peached" on his pals, and Il
was through his arrest on the charge OF
carrying concealed weapons the plot was
brought to light. The prisoner confessed
that he was implicated in a plot 10 kid
nap DIR. Porter. He kidnappers were to
secure the money before releasing their
victim, and then it was arranged to skip
out before the police could be notified OF
the disappearance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
SAFETY APPLIANCES ON CARS.
Interstate Commission Gives Notice
| of the Extension.

Washington, Dec. 24.-The interstate
commerce commission has issued a circu-
lar to the railroads promulgating the or
der extending for two years the time with
in which the railroads shall equip their
cars and engines with automatic couplers
and driving brakes, as required by the
act of March 2. 1893. The commission
says: Some misunderstanding appears
to have arisen in respect to the question
as to what carriers are subject to the
provisions of this act. Some appear to
understand that their amenability to this
law is dependent upon their being subjec,
to the act to regulate commerce. 1t will
be seen by reference to the first section
of the act in regard to safety appliance
that it applies to any common carrier en-
gagged in interstate commerce by rail-
roads,"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
BRYAN's VISIT TO MExIco.
SOreheadcd spaniard Tries TO Excite
Prejudice Against Him.

City of Mexico, Dec. 24.-Hon. w. J..
Bryan and party spent yesterday exam
ining the cotton mills of OrIzzby and the
visitors are to-day in Vera Cruz, looking
over the terminal facilities of the railways
and visiting points made interesting In the
Mexcan war. They will leave for this city
In the morning and will go from here to
Guadalajara.
A Spanish writer in Correso Espano,a.
the organ OF the Spanish colony here, CEN
sures Mr.. Bryan for having in his speech
in the Chamber OF Deputies, refraned
from making any observations on the es-
sentiai difference between a Latin-Ameri-
can republic like Mexico and an Anglo
Saxon republic, like the United States,
and lntimatcs that he carefully avoided
doing so and dwell only on the similarity
of political Institutions, being like all the
Americans, possessed with a notion that
the United States win some day absorb the
Latin-American republics.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
FRAUDS on THE. PENSION.
Two Women and Two Wen Convicted
and Sentenced.

New York. Dec. 2l.-AIn the United States
circuit court to-day Mary Z. Reynolds,
who had been for six years Illegally draw
ing a pension. was fined $1,000 which she
was unable to pay.
A similar sentence was given to w. F..
Wheeler. who was found guilty Of being
implicated In a pension fraud. Harry II
Doty. who was Wheeler's confederate
was sentenced 10 thirteen months imprls.
onment. and DOty's wife, who was also
implicated with Wheeler and Doty, was
sentenced to thirty days IN Jail
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
sINGERLY TO SETTLE.
Plan for PIedging Preferred stock
of the Record Likely to De Adopted.

of the Record Likely to De Adopted.
Philadelphia. Dec. Civilian stngerly,
president Of the Chestnut Street National
Bank and Of its allied institution, the
Chestnut Street Trust and Savings Fund
Company which collapsed yesterday. is
sued this statement to the public to-nlght:
con Tuesday or Wednesday a plan, re-
quirlng the devotion TO It's purposes OF all
my assets, viii be submitted 70 my credi-
tors and to the creditors of the Chestnut
Street National Bank and the Chestnut
Street Trust and Savings Fund Company
Those informed on the situation believe
that with this pian, which viii involve
partly an acceptance Of Record Publish
Ing Company capital stock, approved by
the creditors, none OF them ultimately
will lose anything"
II is generally believed that settlement
on 100 per cent. basis will be made. Mr.
Slngerly declines 10 make any other state
ment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
FILIBUsTERS WATCHED.
Departure of an Expedition From
Florida to he Prevented.

Washington. Dec. a4.-Acting Secretary
Spalding to-day instructed treasury Off
GERS on the Florida coast to prevent the
departure of flibustering expedition,
which for some days has been planned for
Christmas or Sunday. Reports received
by the department from its officers locate
the men, munitions and point of depart
ure, unless this latter shall be abruptly
changed. The department declines to state
the points at which the preparations are
making and where the expedition will Try
to leave.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
SAVANNAH GA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25 1897

The fact that the American agent and
Mr. Scovell proceed together will give the
former opportunity to share in the obser>
vations. but there Is said to be no pur-
pose on his part to do more than clear
up the estate. Madrlgal is not an Ameri-
can, but was appoihted consul because
of his residence at lSancu Spiritus and
by virtue of the apppintment he carries
with him the profession and prestige Of
the United States government
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
,ut $4,000 out OF the insur-

will get about $4,000 out OF the insur-
ance.
Col. j. T. Dickinson, president of the Col
iseum Company, said tonight that no ef-
fort viii be made to restore the building.
While responding to the alarm of fire
from the Coliseum. engine company 10
eolided with a PASSENGER train on the
Lake Shore road shocking the fremen
badly. Fireman Chamberlain was injured,
but not seriously
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
JAPAN's PARLIAMENT.
MikadO Makes No Reference to
China or Hawaii In His Speech.

Yokohama, Dec. 24-On the reassembling
of parliament to-day the mikado declared
that the relations of Japan with all the
foreign powers were friendly His majesty
announced the intention of the government
TO inaugurate fresh taxation measures and
to introduce a bill to amend the codes. No
reference was made in the speech from the
throne to the situation in Hawaii and
China
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
FIRE ~ 4 HOSPITAL.
Much Dimculty Experienced in Res
cuing the Inmates.

Kingston, Ont. Dec. PA wing OF the
general hospital here was destroyed by
FIRE this morning. Much difficulty was
experienced In rescuing the inmates. but
finally all were gotten out safely. The
loss Is about $1,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
FIREBUGs IN A BIG STORE.
Plot to Fire the Building and Rob |
the Bank FOiIed.

the bank FOtled.
Chicago, Dec. A.-Two men made bold
ISempt shortly after noon to-day to fire
the large department store of a. Roths-
child & Co., while the place was crowded
with Christmas shoppers, their object evil
IDENTIFY being to make a raid
during the excitement on the
deposit bank conducted by the firm
for its employees and others, in which was
about $4,000 One of the men touched a
match to a parcel saturated with kero-
sene and threw 1t in a telephone booth a
few yards from the entrance TO the bank.
But his companion stood near
the door of the bank, but
was unable to make an entrance be-
cause the cashk carefully locked the door
behind her when she Joined the other en-
ployes Of the store in extinguishing the
fire, which did very little damage The
culprits quickly mingled with the crowd
after the fire was out and have not been
caught.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
RUSSIA TO SEND TROOPS.
Quarters for 10000 Men In Prepara-
tiOn at Port Arthur.

tiOn at Port Arthur.
London, Dec. 25.-Russia, according to
a special dispatch from Shanghai, is pre-
pairing temporary headquarters for 1O,OOO
troops at Port Arthur She has obtained
half promise from the grand council at
Peking to dismiss Sir Robert Hart, director
OF Chinese imperial maritime customs
and other high customs officials, in addi-
ton TO the British railway officials and
the German officers and instructors. Fiji
ty of the latter, the dispatch says, receiv-
ed notice yesterday (Friday) that they
would be paid off at the termination of
their contracts.
CONTRARY to general report the dispatch
asserts that there Is good reason to be-
leve that Great Britain will oppose Rus
SANITATION of Korea and Northern China
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
DERVIsHEs DEFEATED.
Native Force Surprises n Post and
Infifcts Heavy Loss.

suakim. Dec. 24.-The native levees Of
the Kassala garrison surprised a Dervish
post at El flasher. on the Albara. on
Wednesday, and drove out the Dervishes
with great loss, capturing the post, num-
Der OF camels, a quantity of stores and
many cattle.
Two Dervish Emirs were killed The
Dervish post at Azabri has also been in
N-aafal-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
BISMARCK AND THE KAISER.
Chinese Affair Not Discussed at
Their Recent Meeting.

Berlin. Dec. 24.-The Weekly Journal
Zukundt combats the statement that
Prince Bismarck has suddenly become an
enthusiastic supporter of the Chinese ex-
pedition and that during his recent visit
to Friedrichsruhe Emperor William confid-
ed to the prince his most secret plans. 1t
says: Emperor William and Prince Bis
marck did not exchange a syllable as to
politics; the Chinese policy is solely the
emperors
1T is to the interest of both that these
facts should be observed"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25

Friedrichsruhe, Dec. M.-Prince Bis
marck, who. for the past few days, has
been IN, is now again enjoying satisfactory
health He viii spend Christmas quietly
with IS family.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
POLITICIANS USE PISTOLS.
Eight shots Exchanged and One Man
Dangerously wounded.

Paintsviile. KY, Dec. A.-Gratz Arnett
and Green Patrick. both politicians. fought
with revolvers here to-day. The duel was
the outcome of an old grudge. Eight shots
were exchanged and Arnett was danger
ouslv wounded
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
III Disguised JOY In vienna.

Vienna. Dec. 2f.-The Vienna papers
comment with III disguised joy on the ru-
NOR from Berlin that EngIand's confiden-
tial inquiries at Washington regarding
common action in China have failed of the
desired result.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
wife Murderer Hanged

Richmond, Va. Dec. 2A-Peter Coleman,
who murdered his wife at Old Church
some months ago. was hanged at Hanover
Church to-day. The execution was quiet
Death was almost instantaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
Minister woodfprd's First Note.

Madrid, Dec. 24.-A cabinet council was
held to-day, at whieh was received the
reply of United States Minister woodford
to the note of the Spanish government, in
answer 10 the first Communication of the
American government through him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25

ST. Petersburg, Dec. 24.-The Novoe
Vremya advises England to come to an
arrangement with Russia, France and
Germany, but says it does not expect Lord
Salisbury to accept the advice because un-
der such an agreement, England would
not get the lions share of China
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
OUTLAWS IN COURT.
The Members of the Jennings Gang
Held In $1,000 Bail Each.

Muskogee, I. T., Dec. A-Charles Frank
Jennings and three others of the band.
number of whom are charg-
ed with several crimes, In
Guiding the recent hold-up Of the
Rock Island express train at Chickasaw,
were arraigned in the federal court to-
day, charged with the robbery of the post
office at Fort Fall, I. r. They all waived
preliminary examination and were held in
the sum of $500 each.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
England's Surprising Naivette.

Berlin. Dec. 24-The Post reiterates it's
statement that the United States has no
interest in the present territorial changes
In China and adds that England displays
surprising naivette" in expecting Ameri-
can sympathy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
ANGLo-JAPANEsE ENTENTE.
MikadO's Government Doesn't Ex-
pect War over China.

London, Dec. A.-The Daily Mail to-day
publishes dispatch from Toxic which it
claims evaded active censorship The
dispatch says: England and Japan,
without entering upon an actual alliance,
have arrived at complete UNDERSTANDING
which will probably result in joint naval
demonstration at the entrance of the Gulf
of Pc Chi Ii.
A''In diplomatic circles at Toxic the prob
ability of conflict is regarded as extreme
ly distant"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
PEACE IN THE PHILIPPINES.
The Spanish Troops Hailed As Vic.
TORS at San Miguel Mayumo.

Madrid, Dec. 24-Dispatches from Ma
nilla, Philippine Islands, have been re-
ceived stating that Col. Primo Rivera had
entered San Miguel Mayumo, in the COM
many Of numerous revolutionary chiefs.
amid cries of 'long live SPAIN" "iong live
the king" and "long live the captain gem
eral," and the greatest enthusiasm had
been displayed over the conclusion of
rnaaca-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25

New York. Dec. 2f.-Flre in the business
portion Of Paterson. n j.. destroyed prop-
erty TO the value Of {590qo. about eQpaliy
divided between the building and the
stocks Of tenants
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ENGLAND GROWING CAUTIOUS.
Confiscation of Seditious PubIica-
tiOns Ordered.

London, Dec. 4-The New York corre-
spondent of the Morning Post says: THE
Canadian government, at the request of
Great Britain, has ordered the confisca-
ton of seditious publications. This is pri-
marily due to desire to prevent the Can
adian independence movement from TO-
menting disaffection in India, but it will
have the effect of suppressing in public
discussion as to annexation to the United
States and collateral subjects"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
PANAMA CANAL STEAL.
Claim Made That the Real CuIprits
Are being Shielded.

Paris, Dec. 24.-During the progress to-
day of the trial of the deputies and
former deputies accused Of completely IN
the Panama scandal NJ. Andreux, form
er prefeet OF police, declared that the real
cuiprits were being spared for political
reasons
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-25
PARADE PROHIBITED.
Sir James Winter Wants No Risk of
An Orange Day Riot at st. Johns.

An Orange Day Riot at st. Johns.
st. Johns. N. F., Dec. 24.-The support
ers of the Whitewayite party at Harbor
Grace are hoping to embarrass the govern
ment of Sir James Winter in connection
with the projected parade of the Loyal
Orange Association next Sunday. The
ding the procession, because at the last
parade, in 1898, riot ensued in which sew
eral men were killed. The clergy of all
denominations are denouncing this move
meut to revive sectarian discord.