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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16
TO ARM WITH KRAG-JoRGENsENs
They VIII Rapidly supDIant the
Springfield rifle.

Washington. Nov. 15.-secretary Alger,
after conference to-day with Adjt Gen
Corbin and Maj. shaler Of the ordnance
bureau, decided that the United States
armories have progressed with the manu-
facture of the Krag-Jorgensen rifles to
point where he could undertake to arm the
entire army with this weapon. At the
end Of the war on.y the regular soldiers
had the small-bore rifles and the volun-
teers were armed with the Springfield, ex-
cept in few cases, such as that of the
Rough Riders.
The armories have been running steadily
ever since turning out the smal-bore rife
at the rate or 9.000 per month until the
stock on hand warrants the Undertaking
which the secretary has ordered AS fast
as the guns can be packed and sent for
ward the Sprngfields in the hands of the
soldiers viii be retired and turned into the
arsenals.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16
BANQUET AT DELMoNIco's
New York Chamber of Commerce
| Entcrtains Distinguished Guests.

New York Nov. l5.-The one hundred
and thirtieth banquet of the New York
Chamber of Commerce at Delmonicos to-
night exceeded in magniacence any pre-
vious social effort of the chamber.
Among the many distinguished guests
Of honor was the Rt. Hon. Lord Herschell,
president of the joint high commission now
in session In Washington. Combined
American and English flags were In the
decorations of the banquet hail. In the
course of letter OF regret
81 his inability TO- be pres
ent, President Mckinley said: Never in
the history of the nation have we had
cause greater than now for thankfulness.
in the increasing prosperity of the people
and in the prospect of future bright with
promise. The great trade organizations.
The influential bodies representing The vast
interests of those who labor IN the various
fields OF endeavor, have presented 60 them
an opportunity seldom vouchsafed for the
advancement of our material welfare and
for the bettermeut of industrial con-
ditions."
Before the speaking began the guests
arose and drank the health of Queen Vic
toria The orchestra played God Save the
Queen and all joined In the chorus.
Gen. Woodford was applauded repeatedly
throughout his eulogy of the President
The applause as Lord Herschell arose was
terrific and lasted several minutes. Lord
Herschell thanked his hearers, and said
he was most eomplmented because he rep
resented Great Britain, and he heard in
the cheers good viii for his country
Attorney General Griggs said he was
present as the representative oe the Pres
ident, and was an apostle, but had no
great secrets of state to disclose. He
would not even discuss the principles of
expansion. He considered IL settled. They
were settled by the annexation of Hawaii
IT was only a question of degree. The cp-
ponents of expansion have been beaten by
the logic of facts. Mr. Griggs ridiculed the
idea that Americans could not govern 9TH
ers because they could not govern them
selves. He pointed TO history and then
declared This country can follow in The
path that destiny has marked out for u.s."
(Applause,)
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16
DON'T EXPECT A DIsRUPTURE.
WASHINGTON OPINION DIFFERS
FROM THAT OF PARIS.

State Department officials Are Not
Anticipating an unconditional Ac-
ceptance of the Demand. But sub
stantiaI Progress VIII he shown
If Spaniards Consent to Discuss
the Cession of the Philippines I'm
der Other Terms-Cabinet Meeting
Yesterday.
Washington, Nov. 15.-The officials of
the state department do not expect that
to-morrow's meeting of the peace commits
sioners in Paris will be the last. On the
other hand, it is not expected that the
Spaniards win come in with an uncondi-
tional acceptance of our last demand. Still
substantial progress may be regarded as
having been achieved if the spaniards
show a disposition to discuss in any phase
the cession of the Philippines TO the
United States, even in connection with a
money indemnity. The amount of that in
demnity after all, it is believed, will be the
principal point of difference between the
two sides.
Inquiry has been made into the charac-
ter of the projectors of the remarkably
syndicate scheme for the purchase of the
Philippines for the sum of $400, 100000. The
result has been to show that they are
irresponsible parties, and 1t is scarcely to
be doubted that the project has been put
forward as a means of enhancing the price
which the Spaniards may demand for the
REIMBURSEMENT of the Philippines.
In other words the Spaniards might
claim justification for demanding a sum
as large as 5000, 900, 900 if they could point
to the fact that syndicate stood ready
to pay double that price for the Islands,
However, this has not led to any modi-
fication of the American demands as far
as can be learned, and it is probable that
several sessions of the joint commission
will be consumed in haggling over the
mere amount of money TO be paid over on
account of the Philippines.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16
HAS WRITTEN THE PRESIDENT.
Gen. Lee Wants Him to Come to Re-
view the Seventh Army Corps.

Cen. Lee Wants Him to Come to Re-
view the Seventh Army Corps.
q Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee wrote letter
Yesterday TO President Mckinley extend
ing him an invitation to come TO Savan-
nah at some time before the departure of
the Seventh Army Corps to review the
corps before its departure for Cuba.
Gen. Lee expressed some surprise as well
as qualification when informed by a rep
resentative of the Morning News that the
President had already accepted an invita-
ton to come to Savannah, extended by
Capt. D. G. Purse, heading a committee
of citizens.
He did not know that such an invitation
had been extended. He said, however,
that he had written to the President en-
trely out of his own motion, as he is
anxious to have him come to Savannah
and review the corps before ii leaves for
cuba. When told that President McKin-
ley expected to come about the middle of
december, he thought il would be because
oil his desire to make one trip of 1t to Sa-
Fannah and Atlanta, where he is expected
to go during the peace jubilee to be held
Ia that city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16
WE'RE sPANIARDs TO WITHDRAW
They Would Forfeit All Right to the
Indemnity Uncle Sam offered.


They Would Forfeit All Right to the
Indemnity Uncle Sam offered.
Washington, Nov. 15.--Attorney General
Griggs and Secretary Bliss were not pres
ent al to-days cabinet meeting. 1t occu-
pied less time than usual and at its conelu-
sion 1t was said that nothing of special
Importance was under discussion.
Administration officials do not share the
opinions expressed in some quarters that
the Paris peace commission will fell in
lis effort to agree upon a treaty This opin-
ion is not based upon any specific infor-
nation received from Paris, but rather
upon the fact that by withdrawing from
the conference Spain has nothing to gain
and ali to lose. 1t is undoubtedly true that
should the Spaniards adopt this course
they would sacrifice the indemnity this
government is now disposed to grant
The United States undoubtedly would
Immediately take forcible possession of the
entire Philippine group, and at once enter
upon military and naval campaign which
would end only upon an unconditional sur
render of whatever territory this govern
ment might see fiji to demand.
1t is believed that the United States at
this time would consent to a cash payment
of from $20O0O,0 600 to $25,000, 000 rather than
to renew the war, but the~longer final
settlement is delayed the smaller will be
the indemnity.
In any event the President is not dis
posed to brook unnecessary prolongation
of the negotiations, and it is believed has
so indicated TO our peace commissioners.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16
FRENCH IN NEwFouNDLAND.
Mr. Chamberlain Says Their De-
mands Are Continually Increasing.

Manchester. Nov 15.-At the National
Liberal Cnionists' conference held her to-
day, Joseph Chamberlain, secretary of
state for the colonies, made his first pub
lie speech since his return from the Unit
ed States. Mr. Chamberlain, who was
more explicit on the subject OF Anglo
French relations than any of his col
leagues In the cabinet has been, said it
was "the hope of every friend of peace
that the French withdrawal from Fash
oda is indicative of their acceptance of
the principle of British control of the
whole valley of the Mite, regarding which
there cannot be any discussion whatever" J."
Going on to recite a series of unfriendly
acts perpetrated by France in various
quarters of the globe during the last ten
or fifteen years, he said. If better rela-
tons are to be established 1t viii be neces-
sary for French politicians to abandon tae-
tics, whose object has been to hamper and
embarrass British policy. even in quar-
ters where the French have no interests
to protect. l refer especially to Newfound-
land, where, despite the fact that the
French fishery interests have declined to
a comparatively insignificant point, the de-
mands of the French have continually in
creased and their interference with the de-
velopment of the colony has increased.
"At the present moment Newfoundland
is seriously suffering from an interven-
ton which is of no advantage to France,
although a serious detriment to the British
colony. If the Fashoaa incident only
serves to disabuse foreign statesmen of
the erroneous conception that the British
will yield anything to pressure ii will be
a blessing in Disguise
After referring to the thorough and
complete sympathy so noticeable between
the motherland and her colonies" Mr.
Chamberlain continued as follows :"What
Is of equal Importance our American kin
folk loud applause) have begun to under
stand us better. / we have had differences
in the past, l believe they have arisen
from the want of proper mutual under
standing, but now The American people
know that in the late trouble our hearts
went out to them tcheersl and they heart
lily reciprocate our good feelings.
Il shall not attempt to predict what
may follow this better feeling, but may
at least hope that in The future the under
standing of which / have spoken may be
perfected and that in the face of that un-
derstanding we two may be able to guar
antee peace and civilization to the world. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16
PRESIDENT M'K INLEY INVITED.
MasOns TO Observe the Centennial of
Washin4Eto oaIsa Death..

washing 9a15t Death.
Washington, Nov. i5.-The following
committee of prominent Masons. accompa-
MED by Senator Daniel Of Virginia, and AS
sistant Secretary Allen of the navy de-
partment, called at the White House to-
day and invited the President to take part
in the ceremonies which will mark the cen
tennial of the death of George Washing
tom: Ex-Mayor Kemper of Alexandria,
Va; Judge j. b. Sener Of Fredericksburg;
and Col M M Porter OF this city.
The address presented to the President
recites that the Grand Lodge of Masons
of Virginia at the request of the grand
lodge of the state of Colorado, have deter
mined 10 mark the centennial of the death
Of President George Washington by suit
able Masonic ceremonies at Mount Vernon
on Dec. Il, 1899 In these services and GER
emonies the Grand Lodge of Virginia will
have the cooperation of the Grand Lodge
Of the District of Columbia and probably
all of The grand lodges in the United States
and many of those of foreign lands.
The observances at Mount Vernon will
consist as nearly as possible of a duplica-
ton or reproduction of the funeral cere-
monies on Dec 49, 1893. The lodge in
which Washington was made a Mason and
the Washington Alexandria Lodge, of
which he was the first master, will take
prominent parts in the ceremonies. Mas
ons from all parts Of the word are ex-
pected to be present. The lodges of New
Zealand have already indicated purpose
to send delegations. 1t is expected that
the ceremonies will be continued in Wash
ington city.
The President assured the committee
that he was in full sympathy with the
project, and if nothing occurred to pre-
vent he would gladly take such part in
the services as the committee might wish
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16
SPANISH RULE ENDS WITH YEAR.
Government Insists That Evacuation
Must he Completed ON Jan. L.

Govern Insists That Evacuation
Must he Completed ON Jan. 1.
Washington, Nov. 15.-The government
has renewed and strengthened its deter
mination that the Spanish evacuation Of
Cuba and the American occupation shall
not be deferred beyond Jan. i next.
This conclusion has been communicated
10 the Spanish government within the last
few days, In answer to an urgent request
that the date of evacuation be put off be-
cause Of the large number Of Spanish
troops remaining on the island. who. II
was represented. could not be moved before
Jan. ].
Not being a subject which could be treat
cd by the commissions at Paris or al IJa-
yana, the request Of the Spanish govern
ment was forwarded 10 Washington
through the French embassy, which re-
ceived aigo end forwarded by cable the
refusal OF this government to put off the
date Of assuming American control.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16
COL. WILLIAMS REMAINS.
Ilaccd Aboard the Saratoga for
Shipment North.

Havana, Nov. 15,-The remains Of the
late Col, Williams, chief quartermaster,
were conveyed to-day from the Colon GEM
elery TO La Machine wharf. where they
We're taken on board the steamer Saratoga
l'r shipment North. Read Admiral Samp-
sou, Gen. Wade. Gen. Butler, Col. Clous,
we British consul, and a number of
lIiends of the deceased. and the American
Newspaper correspondents, accompanied
Vie body from the cemetery 10 the wharf.
Iae route followed by the funeral process
son was lined by crowds Of people. The
easket containing the remains was cover
cd with the Stars and Stripes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16
CAPTAIN IN DISGRACE.
An Austrian NobIemnn FIees From
Creditors nt Lexington.

Lexington. KY, Nov. 15-Baron Waldeck
de Villamil, an Austrian nobleman. and a
captain of the Seventh Volunteer Infantry
Immunes. is In disgrace ana has left for
parts unknown.
A few days ago he was discharged for
various offences, principal among which
wos refusing to pay his debts. He owed
money 10 many officers and men, had large
accounts with several merchants Credi-
tors swooped down upon him in his tent
last night and attached his sword and his
uniform. He later secured clothing some-
where and skipped out
Baron Villamil claimed 10 be a cousin
10 the late Empress Of Austria and sent
a telegram Of coincidence 10 the emperor
at the time Of her tragic death
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16

Strasburg. Germany Nov. 15.-The
Neustc Nachrichten says that Count Stol-
berg Wernigrode, a captain of cavalry
has been eashlered and sentenced to forty
months Imprisonment for mortally stab
bing with his saber sergeant named
Schienhardt. In September last.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16
WILL NOT SIGN TREATY.
Statement From Madrid That the
Spaniards Are So Instructed.

Spaniards Are So Instructed.
Madrid Nov. 15.-According to semi-of-
fetal statements here the Spanish peace
commissioners will maintain their pres
ent attitude in regard to the Philippine
Islands, and will certainly not accept the
propositions of the United States.
Further, IL the discussion does not re-
turn to the limits of the protocol as view
ed by the Spaniards. the Spanish commits
sioners have decided, in spite of contrary
reports not to sign treaty of peace.
1t is also learned from the same sources
that complete accord prevails between
the Spanish government and its peace
commissioners.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16
--T---~
MAcON's CAMP MUD-PROoF.
Army Officers There Deny the Report
Sent Out From Lexington.

Macon, Co., Nov. 15.-In contradiction
Of the report sent out from Lexington.
KY, army officers at Macon to-day deny
that the camp at Macon is muddy, and on
the contrary praise 1t highly. The soil is
sandy and porous and cannot become
muddy 1t is thought here that there has
been some mistake about claiming that
the camp at Macon Is muddy as such a
condition of affairs would be impossible.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16
EMPEROR WILLIAM INCoGNIro.
The Imperial Yacht at VnIvetta TN
der Germnn Escort.

Valvetta, Island OF Malta, Nov 15-The
Emperor and Empress Of Germany on
board. arrived here to-day escorted by
the German warship Hela and The British
torpedo boat destroyers Ardent and BAN
she. The forts and ships exchanged sa-
mtes with the Hohenzollern. The Hohen-
zoliern, on arriving here, few Emperor
williams pennant instead OF the imperial
standard, indicating thar his majesty was
az present incognito.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16

ST. Petersburg, Nov. 15.--The government
has ordered the construction at the Neves-
la shipbullding yard Of % torpedo boat de-
strcyers Of the sokoi type.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16

Memphis, Tenn. Nov. l5.-James Rich
ardson, the largest cotton planter in the
world. dlea suddenly tonight Of heart dis
ease. near his residence al Benoit, Miss
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16
sPAIN PREPARING FOR WAR.
Spanish Transatlantic Fleet Being
Put in Shape.

London, Nov, 1.-THE rumors circulated
here yesterday (Tuesday) that the Aneri-
can fieet was on the point of starting for
Europe has caused great excitement in
commercial circles.
The Daily Graphic says this morning:
"rhe Spanish transatlantic fleet has been
ordewd to be prepared for renewal of
hostilities, and the forts in the Canary
islands are being rapidly manned"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16
health CONDITIONS IMPROVING.
Only SIX Deaths in Eight Days
Among Americans at Manila.

Among Americans at Manila.
Washington, Nov. l5.-The following dis
patch has been received at the war de-
partment from Gen. Otis;
Manila, Nov. i5.-secretary Of War,
Washington: E7ealth condition improv-
ing; only SIX deaths In last eight days.
Sick report decreasing; FIVE female nurses
Of the Red Cross are doing all the work
in hospitals here Twenty competent fe-
male nurses, who give strict attention to
work, would render beneficial services"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16
GEN. SANGER STILL AT LEXINGTON
Movement of His Force Delayed Be-
= cause of MacOn's Muddy Camps.

chuSs u hhEOh NuNuy CRnDNs
Lexington, KY, Nov. 15.-Gen. Sanger
and staff, who had expected to leave for
the South tonight, win not get off until
the movement of the Seventh Immunes,
who have been ordered to remain here
for the present on account of The muddy
condition of the camp at Macon, Ca The
provost guard win also remain here until
all the troops have gone
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16

London, Nov. 1G.-The Hong Kong cor
respondent Of the Daily Mail says. "War
preparations continue here without abate-
ment and the mines IN the Lui Mum pass
have been charged.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-09-14
Millais, portrait Of alnaa,on..

According to The Scotsman. this is
how Sir Charles Tenant came to give
the Millais portrait of Mr.. Gladstone to
the nation. He was guest at the re-
cent academy dinner, and in the course
of the evening conversation arose about
portraits of Mr.. Gladstone. The various
pictures in existence were discussed.
and it was agreed that Sir Charles Ten.
nant was possessor of the prize 1t was
jestingly said that Sir Charles Remnant
could not do less than bequcath to the
nation his portrait of Mr.. Gladstone
The idea was joyously taken up aud
pressed upon Sir Charles, who stubborn.
ly shook his head, but the seed fell on
fruitful ground. On the following Sat
urday, at the academy banquet. Sir Ed
ward Poynter was able to announce that
Sir Charles would hand over his treas.
ure to the nation.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-09-14
TO STRENGTHEN
DEWEY'S FLEET
The BaffIeshipS Oregon and Iowa
Have Been Chosen
TROUBLE WITH GERMANY


Washington, Sept. 14-Today it
is admitted that the Presiden.
fears complications with Germany
in the settlement of the Philippine
question. This is the real reason
that the battleships Oregon and
Iowa have been ordered to Homo
lulu. The fact is Admiral Dewey
has requested strong reinforce
ments for the fleet now at Manila.
and these big fighting vessels are
the ones which have been chosen
for the work.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-09-14
IN A NEW ROLE
Judge Palmer Resolves Himself
Into a Committing Magistrate

Bert Keller, son of Justice of
the Peace Keller of Florence, who
is confined in the county Jail on a
charge of highway robbery, may
not be tried on the charge. The
friends of the young man are max
ing most determined effort to
have him released, and although
beaten in the first attempt are not
at all discouraged. Last Satur-
day the attorneys for Keller APP
peared before Judge Palmer in
the district court and asked for a
writ of habeas corpus, on the
ground that the evidence against
Keller was not strong enough to
Justify the commitment of the
defendent for trial. On the gem
eral principle that it was a re-
quest almost without precedent
under the circumstances, Judge
Palmer refused to issue the writ
Denver Post.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-09-14
LOCAL AND Personal.

Mrs. 8. J. Hovey entertained
the ID club very pleasantly yes
terday. III
Isaac Sanders, ranchman OF
the Wet Mountain valley, is in the
city today.
G. Schuelzer, of Pueblo, is in
town. He came up to attend the
wedding.
Miss Bessie. Estes, of Gunnison,
is visiting in the city, the guest of
Miss Gertie Patterson.
J. w. Sampson and family will
leave this afternoon for Oklahoma,
where they will in future reside.
Miss Mabel Orr, a charming
young lady from Denver, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Maron l..
Wood, Fifth street and Petroleum
avenue, for few days.
The ladies of the Catholic
church are making arrangements
for ball and social in McCandless
hall on the evening of September
%. No admission fee will be
charged. Refreshments will be
served in the hall. They expect
10 make the occasion most en-
joyable one, and the young people
of Florence and vicinity are look
ing forward to the event with
great anticipation.
Tomorrow will occur the OPEN
ing of Canon's Fruit carnival, and
Judging from we'll informed
sources, arrangements have been
made to excel ALI former occasions
of this kind. The railroads will
run special trains from Florence
and it is to be hoped that our
citizens will viii generously patronize
this annual feast of our sister city,
and aid them in every way pos
sible to inform the visitors of our
county's unlimited resources.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-09-14
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