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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-17
GUNS BOOMING IN PRACTICE.
Battery of the Second Artillery
VIII Fire the Salute,

VIII Fire the salute.
Big guns have been booming to the east
Y ard Of the city for the last two or three
days. one of the light artillery batteries
has been az drill, and many blank shots
have been fired. There are six guns in a
battery, and al of them are had out for
the drills.
This battery is commanded by Can't
Parkhurst and is Battery + of the Second
Artillery. 1t is the one that has been
designated to fire the salute in honor of
the President to-day in the Park extension.
The battery is one of those that saw SER
vice in Porto Rico. Since returning To
this country number of green horses and
new recruits have been received. and drill
Ing has been found necessary 10 get eyerv-
thing in proper working order. The horses
are naturally little nervous about stand
ing while the firing is going on in their
neighborhood, and it is for this reason
that the officers are DESTROYS of giving
them al the training possible.
Twenty-one guns will be fired as a sa.
lutte. These win be at intervals of about
ten seconds. The entire battery will be
in position and every gun viii be fired. IL
Is possible TO have one of the guns again
ready TO be fired within less than ten sec-
onds after being discharged The one irst
discharged Will, therefore. be in readiness
again some time before the last is fired.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-17
BONFIRES WILL BE ALLOWED.
Consistent Use of Parks and Squares
May BE Given the Boys.

Chairman Dafiin of the Park and Tree
Commission, was asked yesterday if the
public would have the usual privilege dur
ing the holidays of building bon fires in
the parks and squares. This is one of The
main sources of enjoyment during the
Christmas season, and to deprive the peo-
pie of it would be a calamity they might
not enjoy.
While Mr.. Dafin could not say just what
action the commission will take in this re-
gard, he is inclined to believe the usual
privileges viii be allowed. He can see no
reason why the boys should not be allow
ed TO derive all the pleasure possible from
the holiday season, and says he viii do
all in his power to make things whoop.
lie will not favor bon fires in thckly
poulated districts. or where there will be
great danger from fire to nearby prop
erty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-17
COMMITTEES DID NOT DECIDE.
Those to Settle the Paving Claims
to Meet Again Monday.

At the city exchange yesterday after
noon meeting of the committee represent
ing lhe city and that representing the
Bun street property owners was held, for
the purpose of considering a basis
Of settlement of the paving controversy.
The committees conferred on the matter
nearly three hours, but did not reach any
definite conclusion.
Mayor Mellrim had appointed Alderman
Thomas, johnson and Krouskon to repre-
sent the city The property owners COM
mittee was Mr.. c. f. Prendergast, Mr.
George H. Richter and others. After get
ting to business. the meeting as said TO
have taken on the character Of the Council
meetings during the investigation. The
merits of the pavement entered largely
into the discussion, and both sides urged
their reasons for not desiring TO yield
Just what conclusion was reached Is
not known, as the arrangement is not con-
sidered far enough along to give out yet
1t is understood, however, that PROPOSE
ton was submitted by the property own
ers' committee, but that it VIII confer
again with its constituents before any
thing definite is undertaken A reduction
equal to almost a third of the total cost
of me work has been asked for, hut
whether this will be allowed is a thing
for Council to decide in the future. What
ever the merits of the petition may be, it
is unlikely the board viii care to make
such large reduction unless there is an
uumistakabe indication the city can be
legally required 10 make the reduction on
account of poor work that makes the
pavement of less value than the amount 1t
will take to pay for 1t.
Both committees VIII meet again Mon
day afternoon. when il is expected some
thing definite will be reached
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-17
How TO Save Railroad Fares-Im-
pOrtant to Visitors

Visitors should can and inspect the mag.
nifcent stock of steinway, Mathushek and
Huntington pianos-Mason q Hamlln and
Sterling organs at The Old reliable Lu41on
& Bates Southern music house. Wondor-
fully low prices are being made. Yhoeo ,rb.,
purchase plano or organ to-day. for ca~,'
win be allowed rebate on price to covsr
railroad fares. They pay the freight al
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-17
ChrIstmns HoIinnr Rntoa

The Central of Georgia Railway Will
sell excursion tickets, at rate of one and
one-third fares, to all points east of tbo
Mississippi river, and south of the Ohio
and Potomac rivers, Dec. p, %. q o. o.
also Dec. 80 and 81, 1898, ana Jan. / 1890
Extreme limit of all tickets, Jan. 4 1900
For rates, schedules, reservations and 9TH.
information, apply to Mr.. w. G. Brewer
city ticket and passenger agent, No. 1o7
Bull street, SaVannah.-ad. 1V'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-17
DECORATED THEIR CAMP.
Third Nebraska Want a Visit From
the President

The Third Nebraska Regiment Is ex
pecting visit from the presidential party
to-day. Yesterday was spent by many
men Of the camp in getting things in an
ple-pe order for the coming Of President
Mckinley. They wanted 10 have their
camp looking well when he sees It.
Arhoreal decorations are the line chat
has been followed Icy the Nebraskaus in
bcauUfyiag their camp A big crowd of
them went out with shovels. axes and hoes
into the woods near the camp and broltrht
back number of pine trees The san
.ings. about 2p Of them. were set out over
tie camp i'm places where they win show,
90 the greatest advantage The enect ss
very good. and the officers and men ara
very proud Of their decorations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-17
CITY OFFICES NAV BE CLOSED.
VIII he little Business at the Ex-
change.


A petition was circulated among the
clerks at the city exchange yesterday ask
ing that Mayor Meldrim grant them a hol-
iday to-day. The Mayor had no objec-
lions to letting the clerks Off but as he
does not desire the public business inter
fered with, he left the matter with the
heads of offices, who are to decide wheth-
er the men shall go.
Clerk of Council Bailey will not close
his Office, though he allowed his clerks to
shift so as TO be off part of the day. 1t
is understood the other offices will be
open, at least during part of the day,
though it is probable most of them will
close while the review is in progress at
the park. There would probably be few
at the exchange at that hour to attend
to business Health officer LeEIardy's Of
flee will remain open from to 10 and
from to in the afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-17

The Southern Grocery Company, ia
Barnard. viii offer to-day some of the
freshest Christmas goods in the market
Fresh currauts, seeded raisins. nuts. pre-
served pure fruits-delicious All kinds Of
fancy candy. Loose ana la handsome pack
ages. AZ prices that paralyze confectioners.
Nice apples sweet oranges, and fruit
OF an kinds.
And that l2iac coffce-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-17

Waller r. Johnson has just celebrated
the fortieih anniversary Of his service as
orranist OF ST. Pauis Methodist Epieeop,l
Church. New York. ne was an Infant
prodigy ana won bis present position i'm a
large competition when only % Years oid
Iio haa piFsn goo rcc.tals "a d.neIeat parts
~ abe cguptfg
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-17
His Trip on the River.
BANQUET BY THE CITIZENS.
The City AbIaze With Bunting in
Honor of Its Distinguished
Guests-"JOe" Wheeler and
Gen. LawtOn in the Party.
Programme for the
Day.

10 o'clock a. m, city time, Presi-
dental party arrives at Central
Railroad depot, salute of tvventy-One
guns by the Chatham Artillery.
Drive to thu De Soto, escorted by
the Georgia Hussnrs and accOmpan-
led by the entire reception commit
tee. Route, Liberty to Bull, Bull to
Harris street entrance of hotel.
1O;45 n. M, Presidential party, ac-
cumpanicd by reception committees,
pnd escorted by the Georgia Hus-
snIs, leave hotel for parade ground.
ISoute, out Bull to CASTOR, to Dray-
zen, to reviewing stand opposite
BoItOn street.
II n. IN. to IL m, review of the
military stationed at Savannah.
II IN. to 1 u. m, drive about the
city to wharf of Central Railroad.
Route, out DraytOn to New Houston,
along New Houston to Whita-
Ler, down whitaker to Gas
tcn. along CASTOR TO Bull, down BuII
TO Liberty, along Liberty TO HRber-
sham, down Habersham to OgIe-
thorpe avenue, along OgIethOrpe av-
eIue 10 Bull, down Ball to Brough-
ton, along BrOughtOR to Jefferson,
down jefferson to Congress, along
Congress TO West Broad, down West
Brad to Bay, and out Bay street to
the wharf.
y. IN. to 3 u. M, trip of Presiden-
tinI party and committee along riv-
err on steamer j. II. EstiII, with lunch
aboard.
3 u. IN. TO 3 30 u. m, drive from
wharf to De Soto. Route, along Bay
to Drayton, out Draytou to Congress,
aIcng Congress to Whitaker, out
Whitaker to DrOughton, along
BrOuGhtOn to Bait, out Bull TO Pres
ident, on President to whitaker,
pressing under arch by new pOstOf-
fee, out whitaker to OgIethOrpe
avenue, along OgIethorpe avenue to
Hull, and out Bull 10 hotel.
y. m, banquet by the Savannah
Board of Trade and associated citi-
gems to the Presidential party at the
DE Soto.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-17
s4.1O to Macon. Ga. ana ne,,,,,

The Central of Georgia Railway will so1
excursion tickets, Savannah to Macon
Ga, Dec. 49, bearing final limit to Doo
20, '9S, at rate of $40 for the round Tin
-ad - 'P'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-17
strong and Light

Phaetons. surries, Bugglos and Tram.
strictly hrst-class and guaranteed 20 piy.
satisfaction, are 20 be seen al savsn...t.
Carriage and Wagon Companv.-ad. imam
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-17

The nrses, stock. best made ana lowest
priced harness in the city, Assortment.
quality ana price arc our strong points
savannah Carriage ana Wagon Comuuuy.
I'D,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-17

This morning at 10 O'Clock, city time,
President Mckinley and the party
accompanying him will reach Savannah,
and become the guests of its citizens
An hour before that time a committee
from the local reception committee will
meet The President and those with him
some miles from the city, and extend TO
them welcome to Savannah. This COM
mittee win meet at the Central Railroad
depot this morning at Z o'clock and take
a special train, which viii meet the Presl-
dents train. probably at Rocky Ford
There the greetings of Savannah Will be
extended and The ice of Formally will be
broken. From that time until the Presi-
dent leaves, soon after midnight to-mor-
row, the limits of hospitality will be
reached in an endeavor to maintain Sa-
vannah's reputation. a royal reception and
a royal entertainment, worthy in every
way Of the guests and the hosts. have been
prepared.
AT the Central depot Savannah win lie
represented by a large gathering of its
people. The desire to see the President
and those with him, and to do them honor.
will draw thousands 10 the vicinity. As the
train enters the yard Its approach will be
announced by the boom Of cannon. The
Chatham Artillery stationed in the cot
ton yard 10 the north, will begin firing
the salute Of twenty-one guns prescribed
for the President. A large police force
will keep the approaches 10 the deoot
clear for the passage to the carriages. No
crowd will be allowed within the depot.
AZ the President and party reach the en-
trance the Georgia Hussars. mounted
drawn up on the east side Of West Broad
street, viii form a line that win keen q
large space open for the movement OF tbe
carriages which win be IN waiting. Thor,
Will be seventeen carriages 100 all ppter.
Jag these the President ana party. Win
the reception committee. an OF the MON.
bers Of which VII have gathered at tbe
depot, VIII b. driven % the 10 Soto. ~,
llusfars acting as escort
TIC carriages wil BE- plainly marked
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-17
Flags. EIngs.

Another lot of genuine regulation bunt-
ing flags viii arrive this morning. Come
quick. Mohr Bros, 125 Congress street.
West-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-17

Of road carts just in. The celebrated Aftick
cart with several new features. Best cart
for the money to be obtained anywhere:
Savannah Carriage and Wagon Company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-17
You shonId KNOW

What Hoods Sarsaparilla has power to do
for those who have impure and impover-
isbed blood IT makes the blood rich and
nure. and cures scrofula, salt rheum, dys-
neneia. catarrh, rheumatism, nervousness
- Won are troubled with any ailment cans
"a or promoted by impure blood, take
Hoods Sarsaparilla at once.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-17

Hoods Pills are prompt and efficient.
easy to take, easy TO operate.-ad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-07
THE IMMIGRATION SERVICE.

For extending the usefulness OF the immigration
Service Il IS recommended that the Limitation be
repealed that greater sum shall De expended foT
the enforcement OF the laws any port than shall
have been collected said port from the head
tax This provision justified by the old or
ganzation of the Immigration Service. when local
affairs were carried mainly through the instru-
mentality Of State boards under contract with the
Secretary OF the Treasury. The service has be-
come so general now and is so firmly established
under Federal Jurisdiction that there seems TO be
no necessity for limiting the use Of the immgra-
ton fund prescribed.
The attention Of Congress is invited 10 the sew
eral recommendations OF the Commissioner that
the head tax be increased from 81 10 81. that the
present system Of examination At Canadian ports
Of immigrants destined TO the United States be
abandoned and that certain points on the Canadian
border shall be designated ports OF entry. at
which corps Of inspectors shall be stationed, and
where alone immigrants through Canada may be
admitted into this country. The consideration
which Congress may be able to give 10 these rec
concentrations may serve to determine fully the ad-
visibility OF making the changes suggested
REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE IN THE WAR
The Revenue Cutter Service has taken a active
and conspicuous part in the with Spain. There
were with the Navy thirteen revenue cutters.
carrying 81 guns IS officers and 562 enlisted men
or these eight cutters (43 guns $ officers and 339
men were in Admiral SIMPSONS fleet and on the
Havana blockade: one cutter Is guns. 10 officers
and % men were in Admiral Dewey's fleet at Ma
Mia and four cutters O2 guns. 80 officers and 1913
men co-operated with the Navy on the Pacific
Coast.
ENCOURAGE THE MERCHANT MARINE.
War with Spain and the annexation Of the
Hawaiian archipelago. which have changed the
political and commercial relations OF the United
States not only with Cuba. Porto Rico Hawaii
and The Philippines. but also with the continents
between which and North America those Islands
are stepping-stones require the prompt adoption
Of an affirmative maritime policy by the United
States.
A positive policy which shall create an
American seagoing merchant fleet IS not n,rinsi-
cally more difficult 10 establish than has been the
recent rehabilitation OF the American Navy. or
than & third OF 4 century ago. was the establish
ment Of transcontnental railroad communication.
II will undoubtedly require al the beginning. and
for some time 20 come. the appropriation OF ap-
probable sums Of money though very much less
than our annual expenditures in times OF peace
for naval construction and maintenance; but from
the nature OF the situation, these expenditures II
adequate at the outset. can be decreased, and as
is usual with properly adjusted expenditures for
the Improvement OF means OF transit and COM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-07

munIcaton. will bring in early and steady re-
turn on the investment
BY selection and combination from the methods
Of our competitors II will not be difficult 10 evolve
a legislative project for the development OF our
merchant marine and OF domestic shipbuildiny
adjusted to our special needs and based on the
prevalent conditions OF competition in the ocean
carrying trade.
The method recommended may be specifically
set forth I'm the following propositions
First-A remodelling and extension OF the act Of
March g. 1891 relating to the carrying Of ocean
mails in American steamships that II shall
meet requirements which have arisen since the
law went into operation.
Second-The establishment OF a system OF graded
bounties upon the mileage navigated by register :
American vessels while engaged in the foreign
carving trade as compensation for the training Of
seamen available for the National defence. the
system 10 have regard also to the construction OF
vessels which may be promptly and economically
converted into cruisers. troop ships. golfers and
supply ships for the use OF The Government. Spe
cial provision should also be made for vessels and
men engaged in the deep-sea fisheries.
Third-Extended application OF the principle Of
the act OF May TO- 1892 by virtue Of which the
6, Louis and the St Paul were constructed in this
country upon the registry OF the foreign built
steamships New-York and Paris. this extension 70
continue for short term OF years and 10 be so
guarded as to preserve the coasting trade 20
American-built vessels.
Fourth-A moderate increase in the rates OF our
tonnage taxes equalizng them with the CORE
spending charges at present imposed at London
Liverpool and Hamburg.
Fitth-The restriction OF the trade between III,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-07
OPERATIONS OF THE TARIFF.

Domestic Industrial enterprises are unqueston-
ably benefited 10y the -arn at of ls7 designed 80
ven 70 encourag, home Industries as 20 increase
the revenues OF the Government BY reason OF inc
soc, that importers anticipating the passage OF
-. sc, referred 70 provided themselves with large
stacks OF merchandise OF every description the
tsrin Of 1881 can not be regarded as fairly tested
nv IN. receipts Immediately following its passage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-07
SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR $500 AND LESS.
SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR MORE THAN $500


The loan was promptly taken. In fact II was
.uhscr,hed for many times From this II may
he assumed that similar results would follow on
future occasions II will not do 10 rest securely on
such an assumption In fixing the conditions or
proposed bond as time and rate OF interest. Con
gress is in essence formulating proposal Inc
public-the investoris yet 70 determine whether or
not the proposal Is satisfactory. Congress cannot
exactly hit the mark In advance II II determines
that the proposed bond shall not be sold al less
than par II must Ak the rate Of interest and
time OF payment 10 make the new security
somewhat attractive than outstanding is
sues-prce now being considered. II must also
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-07
CUSTOMS.
REORGANIZATION or DISTRICTS

Attention Is invited TO the recommendation con
tanned IN my last annual report for the reorsani-
zation Of customs districts and the discontinuance
of useless ports Every business cors'leratl'h d.
,o,,ds .,at a reorsanizaiion OF these districts
eboiild he Effected and the recommendation Is re-
reuef
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-07
Tiffany & Co.
Holiday Suggestions
Silver Table Ware:
{ II }

Silver Table Ware:
Lettuce Forks, each SIS and S..
Individual Salad Forks, doz. SlS
to SAT.
Berry Forks, doz. Sc to S24.
Chocolate Spoons, doz. SI4 to S2o.
Poached Egg Servers, each $3.50
and $3.50.
Pastry Forks, doz. stS upward.
Fruit Forks, doz. so to $50.
Grape Scissors, S. upward.
Hors-d'Oeuvre Forks and Spoons,
each 81 upward.
Jelly Knives, each S. to 50.
UNION SQUARE
NEW YORK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-07
SECRETARY CAGES REPORT.
FEDERAL FINANCES DISCUSSED

LAST YEARS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
CURRENCY REFORM AGAIN URGED.
THE GREAT DEVELOPMENT OF DOMESTIC ENTER
PRlsEs UNDER THE PRESENT ADMINIsrRA-
TION-FINANCEs IN PORTO RICo-THE
PUBLIC DEBT AND THE
WAR LOAN
Washington. Dec. 6.-rhc annual report OF Score
tary Gage Of the Treasury Department was pre-
scented 10 Congress to-day The mosr IN por;ant
parts Of IL follows:
Treasury Department
Washington. -. c., December g. 1895
Sir: have the honor TO submit the following
report:
RECEIPTS AND TCRES-FISCAL
YEAR 1925
The revenues OF the Governmon; from al sources
for the fiscal year ended June 90 1885 were:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-07

The estimates Of appropriations required for the
sane period submitted by The several executive
departments and Offices. follows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-07

T1ta- receipts Sis4So39oo 80
TIE expenditures for the period were:
- me c.s.. establishment. inclucin foreign
.r-.-e .-se. public buildings. collecting
sc.srst.S expenses .......-.-...... ss6ols 4e4 Is
military establishment including
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-07
RECEIPTS FROM INTERNAL REVENUE. 1897 AND 1898
Objects ~ taxation

Distilled spirits.
Manufactured tobacco
tlirl cN~r--
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-07
Fiscal years ended June 30

SAG sls. 1913 Al $40 ses. $40 SO s24 247. 225 SO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-07

linary expenditures. as follows:
EXPENDITURES FOR 1e9S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-07

There wAs an increase Of 1854 423 o in the or
INCREASE IN ORDINARY
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-31
THE DEMOCRATIC PLAN,

Senator White of California, the new sional committee, tells us what we may expect He says that the coming cam paign will be contested, as far as na- tional issues are concerned, upon the Chicago platform. This is not only rendered necessary because the Demo- cratic party, in its last national con- vention, enunciated the party's prin- pies, but also for the reason that the congressional committee has reaffirmed that platform. He adds: The bold declaration of the secretary of the treasury repudiating the bimetallism of the St. Louis platform and announcing the gold standard as the basis of Re- publican hopes, must insure the sup port, not only of those who voted for Bryan, but of all who were induced to believe that good times would follow McKinley's election, and that after all, the Republican party constituted the only really bimetallic organization in the country. The failure of interna- tional bimetallisnl, the afflrmance of the financial impotency of this country by the present administration, will involve overwhelming defeat.
 Very likely, very likely. What has been done will involve overwheIn1inp 2 defeat for somebody, but the indications now are that that somebody will not be the Republican candidate. It is well to know early just what the Democrats feel forced to do. President Mckinley has given the Republican campaign a good start.