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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-06
COTTON cARGoEs ON FIRE.
Two steamers From This Country
Damaged In European Ports.

Bremen, Jan. 1.-THE British steamer
Plympton, Capt. Page, which arrived here
Dec. 25 from Galveston, via Key West,
after a severe battering from heavy waves
has been surveyed and the cost of her re-
pairs is estimated at $780, Her cargo Of
cotton is damaged to the extent OF nine
bales by fire and 79l bales by water.
Trieste. Jan. 5-After the Austrian
steamer Cotfried Schecker. Capt. Nicolich,
arrived at this port from New Orleans, via
Genoa. "A fire started In the cotton in her
forehold. Much damage was done TO the
cargo before the fire was extingulshed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-06
RUsSIA's MANCHURIAN ROAD.

'rteen Locomotives to BE Used On
Ordered in This Country.
London, Jan. 6.-The Berlin correspond
:. VI the Standard says; "The rumor
."' russia has ordered nearly all the
tnblo'erial tba for the Manchurian railway In
e United States is unfounded She has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-17
VI CAMBON'S FAREWELL VISIT.

Washington. Sept 16.-The French Ambassa-
dor NJ Cambon. has returned from three
wee,,s outing ar Lake George. Lake Champlain
and in Canada He spent considerable time IN
TIE large cities Of Lower Canada and was I'M
pressed with the manner in which they retain
their French characteristics.
The Ambassador and NJ. Thiebaut called at
the state Department to-day. and paid a snort
viii To Secretary Day 1t was mainly 10 say
goodbv 10 the Secretary prior 70 his departure
for Paris. and 10 convey to him. in behalf OF the
French Government. assurances that every
courtesy and attention would he given TO the
American Commissioners.
The French Government has invited the Com
missioners 10 meet in the famous Sale des Am
h9ssaGeurs which is a part Of the Foreign or
fee and is one Of the most sumptuous apart
ments in Europe The invitation has been ac-
cepttd
II is understood the Ambassadors visit was
not to present anv new phases Of the Spanish
ouestion which is now committed TO the several
Commissions dealing with various branches OF
the peace settlement
1t is probable that NJ Cambon will start for
Faris in abou. two weeks. but this is not nnal-
ly settled In case he goes. 1t is said the trip
would not have any significance in connection
with the meeting Of the Peace Commission at
Paris athouh the important part he took in
bringing about this settlement might make his
presence opportune for consultation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-17
CONDTTTON OF TROOPS ~ CTRA
NO TRUTH IN STORIES OF sTARvATIoN-A
MORE REGULAR NAIL SER
VICE NEEDED

Santiago Dc cuba. sept l6-Contrary 70 re-
ports that the American soldiers are dying of
starvation at Santago-reports that elected an
inquiry from the War Department regarding
the matter-the troops here have ample supplies
Of every kind except that in some instances the
fresh meat supply has been unsatisfactory The
meat sent here in refrigerator ships. owing 10
the delay in unloading becomes more or less
tainted before il can be used. II Is estimated
that at least 40 per cent is quite useless
Aside from the illness that is incidental 10 ac-
c,imation. the trouble among the soldiers Is
chiefly mental rather than physical. and bet
ter mail service would do much 10 remedy II.
Scarcely any mail has reached here The men,
more or less encrvated by the climate and de-
nrived Of communication with their homes and
families worry grow despondent and slcken
from suspense.
To nine out OF every ten sick soldiers at san
.iago a letter from home would be better than
medicine. United States mailboxes are being put
up in the streets. and the office facilities are
ample All that is needed is regular mail
service
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-17
NOTING TROOPS SOUTH.
PREPARATIONS FOR OCCUPYING CUBA
AND PORTO RICO
WINTER CAMPS TO Re FsTABIJ JsHED- -OCCCT A.
TON WILL NOT RE HURRIED -CUBANs'
HOSTILITY NOT FEARED

WINTER CAMPS TO Re STkBTIsHED-OCCuT A.
TroN Will NOT RE HURRIED -crBANs'
HOSTILITY NOT FEARED
Washington, Sept. 16.-The military move
ments are being directed rapidly toward the as
sembling Of a large army in Southern stations
for winter camps preparatory to the military
occupation Of Cuba and Porto Rico. About sew
enty thousand troops are now in the South. and
orders will he issued sending the lst' I'd o'h'
9th and Ioth cavalry regiments from Montauk
to Southern stations.
The Cd Cavalry has already gone South. and
the LIST and ID infantry regiments we're yester-
dav afternoon ordered to Anniston and the 18th
and 10th 10 Huntsville. This leaves the 1th.
Oath and 25th infantry regiments, the ID Nolun-
teer Engineers and Companies q and H. Attn Az
tillery al Montauk
Within a day or two these last remaining
troops will be ordered South, and Camp Wikon
will he abandoned The purpose Is to establish
winter camps between the 3lst and Both paral-
lels The major part Of the army thus assem-
bled is destined for service in Cuba with much
snallAr force for Porto RICO and reserve In
the winter camps II IS not the intention. how
ever 70 send the army NJ occupation 70 Cuba
until after the unhealthy season has passed ana
meanwhile tho troops viii he put in the best
possible condition
MOVEMENT NOT TO Pc FASTENED
On account n, ,hc desire of the war Depart
n.ent that no chances shall be taken IN me way
~, oynosure ~ fte troops to the dangers of he
unhealthy season. no impatience rs teli because
of the slow progress n the work ~ ~" tom
mission ~ Evacuation at Havana Great sans-
faction is expressed at the progress being maze
eNucgf"t
occ,r sneeduy. bu, IN connection with the oocu-
nation ~ Porto Rico the same anxiety as L" me
health Of the Army IL not felt nor are 'he'r
similar difficulties IN connection WIN est'p.Sn
ing the government Porto Rico becoming vi
once part ~ the territory ~ ne tni'eH S'a''s
n assembling and organizing The army FOR
the occupation - cuba the consideration 81 pos
sthle trouble with the organized insurgents is
no, being 'akcn into serious account me hA-
vana dispatches reporting that a strong s"n'-
ment has developed in favor - ndependenc"
and opposition 90 annexation coupled WIN
hostility toward the United states. are reh' WIN
an air or amusement by officials ~ the Adnllhl7
tration. who suggest that II is absurd IN give ~
q reason for hostility on tho part of Cuhans tow
ard the United states that the Cuhans are IN
favor of entire independence.
The PURPOSE ~ tho Cuhans 10 establish "A
stable and Independent form ~ government Is
strictly In accordance with the terms oi IN"
Presidents proclamation. and therefore fur-
nlshes no reason for feeling - hostility All
the information in the possession ot the war
Depar,rnen,. Il Is said indicates the most cor
dial relations and harmony ~ purpose between
the Cubans and the representatives. OF inns
Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-17
MORE TROOPS NOT NEEDED.
GENERAL OTIS THINKS THE PRESENT
FORCE AT MANILA TO BE AMPLE
INSURGENTS AT MALALOS

Washington. Sept 16-The following dis
patches were received to-day from General Gus:
Manila September IL
Adjutant-General. Army. Washington.
In my opinion, based upon present ihnlca-
tons. no further force required. lnsurgent ieao-
ers in politics and army in excitable frame ol
mind. but better portion amenable to reason
and desire to make approved reputation before
civilized world OTIS. commanding
Manila. September 16
Adjutant-General, Washington.
Telegraphed situation briefly yesterday IN
surgents have acceded TO demand and evacuated
entire city Of Manila, except small force IN one
outlying district No difficulty anticipated, ana
no c)nces sions made TO them. They express
strong desire 10 maintain friendly intercourse
with United States Government in all partlcu-
lars. They organized Congress THURSDAY AT
Malalos twenty miles north Of city. to frame
plan Of government. Manila very quiet MIL,
tary government being perfected graduaiiy. anu
large fore, policing and cleansing city Health
Of command satisfactory Trade and commerce
acslve. ooo.
Treasury receipts since August II. S14"ooo
Mexican currency money Philippines monthIy
expenses will aggregate at least S35lO0D near
ly one half required 10 subs'St I3'Hh spanish
prisoners Believe that receipts will largely ex-
ceed expenditures Tariffs and duties tnnosed
As directed by President or July IL but received
In currency of country as on GOLD basls Would
almost double former Spanish duties. United
Stat.s laws applied for admission OF chlncse anu
opium sales Of licenses for lotteries and ctner
pastines opposed by public morals dlscon-
t,nrod OTIS. commanding
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-17
THE IGNORANCE OF AGITNALDO.
KNOWS NOTHING OF PROTEcTORATEs AND
AUTONOMY-HIS IDEAS on THE
LI-rI-PE AE TLIE PHILIPPINES
FTTrPE OF THE PHI

Manila. Sept 16-A correspondent OF The
Associated Press had interview with General
Aguinaldo. the insurgent leader. yesterday
Agulnaldo said that a majority of the Fiipnos
had been struggling for freedom for years and
centuries. and that they now believe their object
has been attaned.
Aguinaldo professed entire ignorance Of the
autonomous systems in vogue in the British
colonies Of protectorates and Of American state
autonomy He said he was unable to under
stand the idea and only understood absolute
independence" Personally. hc believed a pro-
tectorate for the Philippine Islands was neces-
sary but he feared that the people would be
disappointed IN this He had not studied politi-
eel economy. and knew nothing about the varl-
Gus forms Of government He inquired whether
Australia was an American colony. and said
he had never heard of n Malay proteotorate.
Continuing. the insuYgent leader said there
was no need Of protection for the Philippine ISL
ands because the Fpinos were able TO cope
with any army. He admitted that h had never
seen foreign army with the exceptions Of the
earrlsons at Hong Kong and Singapore and
he had never seen these troops on parade.
Aguinaldo declined % discuss the American
Army and protested his undyns gratitude TO
the Americans He said that they had come to
the EhiIlPPlhes l." Iel' lH' "P"'''a''s '''' ''
now that they had finished the task IT was 10 be
expected that they would return 10 America
He was unwilling 70 believe hat the Americans
would demapd reward for an act " human
nv and he declined 10 admit the necessity OF a
quid pro quo.
The insurpent leader expressed himself as
confident that thu newly founded Filipino Gov
eminent would build navy ultimately In the
mean time he sad. the great nations should
protect and id vounS nation. instead ot grab
bng her territories. Il the Americans should
refuse 70 withdraw. the National Assembly. he
said must decide on the policy 70 be pursued
a policy which he declined 20 forecast
Further conversation vas prevented by the
strains Of a brass band.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-17
GARNET OFFICERS HERE.

On the train that brought several OF the mem.
bers OF the Peace Commission over from Washing
ton last night were Secretary Bliss. Attorney Cen
era Griggs and Secretary Long Secretary Long
dropped In at the Hotel Manhattan TO see As
slstant Secretary Allen. OF the Navy, but upon
being told that Mr.. Alien had gone to theatre ne
went out saying that ne intended TO go 10 MS
home IN Massachusetts, Secretary Bliss is here 10
stav over Sunday and Attorney-General Crisgs
also came here tc remain ovee Sunday.
Secretary Long in speaking OF the Oregon ana
Iowa said they had been ordered to Honolulu. and
added: They might go to Manila. You see. we
robbed the Pacific squadron OF two vessels and 1t
is no more than Just that we return them asain
after we have got through with them"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-17
FRENCH ARMY NiNTTVRFS.
PRESIDENT FAURE PRAISES TIE OFFICERS AND
sOLDIERS-AN AMERICAN GENERAL

Paris Sept. l6-Fresident Faure al the CON
clusion OF the army manPuvres to-day. says
dispatch from Gonnetines. had luncheon with me
officers and made speech. IN which he praised
the tactical knowledge and devotion % the officers
and the discipline and drill Of the soldiers.
General Negrier replied. declaring the army was
never more respected more united and added:
we rad greater confidence in our men,
and this confidence Is returned by them"
President Faure conferred the cross of 'he Le-
Cion Of Honor upon General Alfred r.. Bates. the
military aitache Of the United States Embassy in
London. who has followed the mannlvres.
There was great cheering for he army and for
France as the President was leaving the review
ground. 4 Socialist DEPUTY. VI Breton. refused to
uncover as ". Faure passed. and was threatened
by the crowd with shouts OF Down with trait
orsr' and Down with Dreyfus'
VI Breton made nasty retreat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-17
TOPAL DRIVEN OFT OF |lGo.
co,.n,r,ov OF SPANISH SOLDIERS ARoUsES
PEoPLE-THE GENERAL TAKES HEf
I-GE IN A TRANSPORT.

vigo Spain Sept 16-A crowd OF apou. ., s',e,
hundred people beseged the mouse III
ToraI to-day. demanding that the 'ro'pS
arrived With him yesterday lro" ,r,
cuba on board the spanish S'ea"'' 49,,
be Immediately landed They P'o'e'
auays. cheering the troops ana "e'' w" 1"'
Guilty dispersed 10y soldiers OF 'ne ea'
Afterward crowd OF apou' nl'ee"
ii ro,urned to the quays When they saw
,,1,o,s landing harefooted and nearly naked
49,. became infu,iated and surrounded General
rorars house. hooting and Kissing and stoninS
49,, nuudine Eventually the Spanish General
.,,o,oadod in escaping to the Leon Kill On
,oarrirq this the mob gathered on the pier ana
s,o,od the steamer for half an hour. breaking
-. cabin windows The Leon XIII was Obliged
20 leave the place where she was moored'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-17
THE ARMY INVESTIGATION.
COMMISSIONS PROBABLE MEMBERS MR..
DENNY MAY SERVE-GENERAL SCHO-
FIELD UNDECIDED

Washington. Sept. 16.-The expectation is
that Charles DENLY. ex-Mnster 10 China. Will
accept the Presidents invitation 10 become
member of the Commission which is to nvesti-
gate the conduct Of the War Department during
the war with Spain. His acceptance. with the
other persons who have practically indicated
their willingness 10 serve would make six mem
hers in all the remaining five being Messrs
Howell Sexton. Keene. Dodge and Gilman.
General Schoheds decision is said to he re-
served He had a conference with the Presi-
dent to-day. and will have another to-mor-
row. The President thinks the Commission
should consist Of nine members, and he hopes
to be able to secure that number Of competent
men who are willing TO give the time and al
tention TO the matter which its importance de-
mands A number Of names have been sug-
gested as desirable persons for membership on
the Commission and. now that his deliberations
with the Peace Commission have ended, Mr..
Mckinley expects TO take the matter up again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-17
MASS FOR THE DEAD EMPRESS.
PITRIIC PERMITTED TO VIEW THE COZ
FIN CONTAINING THE BODI-CRON 10
SURROUND THE CHURCH

81 RROt Nj l1F' '''i'Ni
Vienna. Sept 16-The public was permitted
n view the coffin containing the body OF the
late Empress Of Austria today. II lay on a
catafaloue in the chapel Of Hofburg. where
masses for the repose Of the soul Of the Empress
were celebrated necessarily at three altars unnl
noon
ON the coffin were four wreaths sent by the
children and grandchildren Of the Empress
while many other floral offerings were on 'he
walls Of the chapel ~ the head Of the CONN
were the imperial crown. the coronet oi an
Archduchess and the jewelled orders Of the late
FnDrcss Al the fOot Of the coffin were a black
fan and a pair Of white gloves. Life Guards
mon were stationed at each corner OF the cata-
faque.
There was a steady procession or people uh-
til the church closed AT ) O'Clock. among them
Prince Albert - Belgium and other persons or
hieh rank Ever after the doors were smut
thousands remained outside
The presidents Of both houses or the Aus
trian and Hungarian Parliaments deposited
wreaths near the coffin.
After the blessing Of the body Emperor frah-
els joseph hnelt down and repeatedly ksseo
the coffin He asked the ma!du or hohoT
whether Her Majesty suffered much. They re
Piled that she did not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-17
uarOC WROUGHT BY HURRICANE.
MORE DETAILS OF STORM WHICH SWEPT
THE LESSER ANTlLLEs-DESTRCC-
TION OF PROVISIONS.

,,opt DETAILS OF STORM WHICH SWEPT
THE LESSER ANTILLEs-DEsTRUC-
TIoN OF PROVISIONS.
kingston. jamaica. Sept. 16-The hurricane
=, Sunday was undoubtedly the worst that has
..or eyper,enced by the West Indies in TINS
.or,urv not excepting those Of 1879 and 1851.
rha hurricane swept along the island chain.
tenn Parnadoes westward TO st. Vincent. and
80. northwest 10 81. Kits where it was las
heard of
Barhadoes suffered mostly from the raln'
ubich DESTROYED the crops and roads. as II dld
a, c. Lucia and other islands. while the centre
a, the storm swept ST. Vincent and Guadalupe
Detajls received from ST. Vincen, show that
,,are was an unparalleled destruction or lie
or5 property there Out OF a population or
tortv-one thousand. three hundred were killed
and twenty thousand were injured and rendered
bomeless Besides this owing &c the compete
destruction Of The provisions. they are ali s'arV
ing The island has been swept clean py the
unds and foods from the mountains,
There has been great loss TO shipping along
the track Of the hurricane.
Relief funds are being raised In response 10 an
ANIMAL from the Governor Of ST Vincent, where
all descriptions Of food and clothing and other
racessaries were lost in the general destruc-
,,on The demand for building materials Is un-
gnted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-17
EVACTATTON OF PORTO RICO.
ALL THE DETAILS COMPLETED-sPAN1sH
TROOPS WAITING FOR TRANSPORTS.

San .Juan. Porto Rico Sept 16-The details or
,Ao avocuation Of the island were practically
oonnIe,ed AZ a meeting Of the Commission held
TO-DAY and all now depends upon when the Ma
Arid Government shall place transports az the
disnosal OF Captain General Macias for the en-
tarkation ~ the troops
Failure TO send transports will emoarrass the
snanish Commissioners. but the American COM
,nissioners viii probably not set an absolute
time limit for t.s evacuation without instruc-
tions from WASH" s:on.
The spanlards d, not desire to concentrate
au their troops here for fear OF endangerlng
their health. until they are Informed when the
transports will arrive. In addition to Lares'
Aeuadilla and San Sebastian. the spaniards
will eyacuate the island of Vieoucs on Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-17
GEN. HASKELL DROPS DEAD.
SURVIVED THE CUBAN CAMPAlGN. WHERE
HE WAS WOUNDED TO DIE At HoMh
EknM ApOHIEXY

Columbus. ohio Sept 1G.--Brgadier General
Josenb r Haskell died suddenly AT his nome'
at tho Columbus post AZ about 40 o'clock TINS
a,,arnoon He WAS stricken with apopleXy. the
excitement through which ne had passed in the
course ~ the day being the Immediate cause ~
tho attack General Haskell commanded ths
1-,b Infantry Regiment at the battle or FL
Canev and vas wounded In the left shonin"r
and knee He came home about a m"nth @so'
and was rapidly recovering. The wound III MS
shoulder, however. had parayzed his Iet' arm.
This morning the 11th RcSiment returned
home and General Haskell went 10 the F'a''on
in a carriage to welcome his men he rohe "'
the head Of the regiment through the Guy w.
the post and the cheers OF the immense c'"""'
of people tina. lined the streets were hIlho'' 40
much for him individually as for the regiment.
AT the reviewing stand the crowd surrou'oeu
the carriage. and flowers were falriy sho"e'o'
into the vehicle from every side
Although no, as active as formerly. Generai
Haskell appeared rugged, and his sudden death
was a terrible shock to his family ana friend'
AT 400 O'CLOCK this afternoon Captain 'lay
called at General Haskel"s home 10 paw MS
respects The General was resting at the hfne'
hut came downstairs. They had been engaged
in conversation about Ave minutes when Gen
eral Haskell suddenly started 10 hls rect cIhsp-
ing his hands 10 his head. then fell to the moor
THE only exclamation he made was "Oh' on.
Captain Clay sprang 10 hts assistance ana
was surprised to find that his pulse mao ceased
to heat Post Surgeon Pitcher was called ana
no said that death was caused by apop'exy'
Mrs Haskell was prostrated by her husband
death Resides tho widow. two sons survive.
Brigadier- General Joseph r. Haskell was born In
ohio in 1sgs He entered the volunteer army in
the civil War and was appointed n captain ana
commssary OF subsistence in 1863. lie was bre'
vetted major Of volunteers in 1853 for merltori0us
services in the war. a lieutenant colonel and also
. colonel IN 1866 FOR faithful and jealous services
in the subsistence department After being mus,
tered out in 1896 he appointed a captain IN the
23d United States Infantry. When the Spanish
American War broke out he was serving as iieu-
nt-coionel Of the 18th Infantry at the Coum-
bus Barracks. and he was appointed hrigahi"r-
general OF volunteers for gaantry az FL Caney
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-17
SUFFERERS IN NEED OF AID.

London. Sept. 16-Queen Victoria has sent
message Of sympathy for the sufferers from
the hurricane to the Governor Of Baroadoes'
The Governor of Barbados has renewed MS
appeal for aid. He says that three-quar'eIs
of the population without shelter ana Ioou'
and that they are crowdins into the populous
centres. which, he explains. cannot ACCOMMODATE
their own inhabitants.
Cargoes Of food have been ordered 10 suppiS
The immediate wants Of the sufferers, but the
it,, ,rrs, ha continued. and must be kept up
for a long time 10 come
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-17
TO REVISE THE DREYFUS CASE.
MINISTER OF JUSTICE WILL SUGGEST RE-
FERRING 1T TO A COMMISSIONER
LIEF THAT CABINET WILL


Paris. Sept 1G-The newspapers here say the
Minister OF Justice NJ. Sarrien. has completed
the examination OF the documents in the Drey-
fus case and that he vii! communicate TO the
Ministers. at the Cabinet council to be held
Tomorrow his intention TO refer the matter TO
commission competent 10 undertake revision
Of the prOceednC3
The general opinion is that the Cabiret Will
adopt the proposal for a revision Of the case
unanimously. with the exception of the Minister
o' War, General zurlndcn. who yesterday in
formed the Minister Of Justice that he intends
10 resign II Il develops that he does rot agree
with his colleagues
The Figaro" the "Matin" and the "Rappel'
say they believe that. in case General Eur
linden resigns VI. Brisso1. the Premier. will
take the portfolio Of Minister of War and give
the portfolio OF Minister Of the Interior to NJ
Nal.ee
According to the "Gaulois" the result of the
decision Of the Minister OF Justice will be
Ministerial crisis. az other Ministers viii also
resign
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-17
SP4IN'S PEACE COMMISSION.
SENIOR MoNrERo RIOS. PRESIDENT OF THE
SENATE WILL PRESIDE-OTHER
NAMES WITHHELD.

Madrid Sept 16.-The Spanish Peace Com
mission has been appointed Sehor Montero
Rios. President Of the Senate, will preside. The
other names are withheld until the Queen Re-
gent has given her approval II is reported
that the other members OF the Commission are
Senior vilarrutia, General Cerero. General AZ
carraga and Sehor Urzaiz.
Duke Almodovar de Rio the Foreign Minis
ter and Senior Moret. former Secretary for the
Colonies, are engaged in drafting the nstruc-
tcns for the Commission.