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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-11
PROCTOR AT KEY WEST.
The Senator Has n Talk With Adj
miraI Sicard.

New York, March 1O.-A special to the
Evening World from Key West says that
among the passengers on the Olivette
from Havana was Senator Proctor and
Col. Parker
AS soon as Senator Proctor had regis
tered, he sent his card to Admiral Sicard.
He was shown to the admirals room and
was closeted with him for two hours.
The object of their interview presumably
was to deliver a message from Command
er Converse of the Montgomery
Col. Parker said to a reporter of the
Evening World: THE senator's trip ia
Cuba was merely to satisfy himself of the
real merits of the Cuban question. 1t has
no political significance. The famine, suf-
fering and awful destitution among the
reconcentradoes is indescribable. The al
calde of MatanZas told me that 50 900 per-
sons died of starvation in that city last
year. In February $500 died.
Every one in Havana now knows that
the Maine was blown up. The Spaniards
no longer deny it. They do not seem tc
be very sad over it either
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TIES OF BLOOD AND TONGUE.
ANGLO-AMERICAN ALLIANCE TALK
IN PARLIAMENT.

story That Communications on the
changed between Great Britain
and the United states Denied-A
Conservative Asks whether Her
Mnjesty's Government VIII COnsid-
er the Availability of Placing Her
Fleet at the Services of the United
states.
London, March 10.-RoHald Munro-Fer-
guson, Liberal asked the parliamentary
secretary for the foreign office Mr.. Cur
zon, in the House of Commons to-day,
whether there is any truth in the reports
that communications on the Cuban ques-
ton have been exchanged between the
British ambassador at Washington, Sir
Julian Pauncefote. and the government of
the United States.
Mr.. Curzon said that no communications
had been exchanged.
Hon. Hubert Valentine Duncombe, Con-
servative, gave notice he would ask Mr..
Curzon whether. with the view of recog-
nizing the identity of the interests of all
English-speakng peoples, her majesty's
government viii consider the advisability
of placing the services of the British fleet
at the disposal of the United States in
the event of complications between the
United States and any foreign power. The
question, however, was not put.
Relative to the withdrawal of his ques-
ton, Mr.. Duncombe said: After consuf-
tation with my friends, decided that the
exact form of the question made it mop
perfume to put it. 1t was framed owing
to the widely held opinion in the House
of Commons that IL is high time the for
eign powers should be told in unmistak-
able terms that any blow struck at either
Great Britain or the United States was
equally a blow at the other. 1 was pro-
foundly convinced of this to-day Many
more members than 1 supposed would do
so came to me in order TO say they heart
lily indorsed my question am convinced
the government would have desired to an
swer my proposed question afiirmatively
and would have done so had il not involv-
ed other considerations, beside expressing
what l believe the present government sin
cerely holds-that in the face of foreign
complications the interests in the future or
Great Britain and the United States are
| inseparably intertwined. To-day's express
sion and Endorsement we will eventuate
| so soon as we can frame the question in
| the exact terms which clearly express the
Ffeeling of the House Of Commons-that
| any trouble threatening the United States
will be shared by Great Britain
Other members of the House of Com
mons who were interviewed on the same
| subject all spoke in a similar strain.
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cailed an use. are substantially similar
o-inch guns being the largest ones designed
for use in that service.
The navy department finds itself in COM
paratlVely good condition as to the supplv
oI automobile torpedoes, which constitute
one OF the most deadly engines of naval
construction. The Whitehead tornedo Is
now in general use, although a few Of
the Howell class are stin on hand Fiftv
VI the Whitehead torpedoes were secure0
a short time ago, and with these thor 10
totat OF about $50 on hand. This gives
not only full outfit for vessels now in
commission, but also the necessary reserve
supply.
= Ihe new Spanish minister, Senor Polo v
berhaDe' arrived here early to-day. He
was met at the station by Senior Dubosc.
tne spanish charge. and other Spanish
oliiclaIs, VINO gave him cordial welcome
ana escorted him to the legation. Later
oehor Dubosc called at the state depart-
ment and arranged TO present Senior Polo
at lib O'Clock tomorrow morning.
1t Is realized al the state department
mat the lot of American consuls in Cuba
Is very hard one; it has been difficult
Ior many months and is not better now.
sun the department is gratified at the
manner IN which these officers have dis
charged their duties and remained bv
ther posts. So far as can be learned at
the state department, none of them have
resigned and stories to the contrary prob
aoly found their origin in the fact that
one consul, whose health had broken
down. has applied for a leave of absence
Whlch VIII be granted to him.
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PoSToFFICEs AS PARTY PLUMS
FIGHT TO GET THE ms OUT AT Ma
con, GRIFFIN AND ROME.

Walter johnson, walter COfbctt and
Judson Lyons Now at Work at
WashinEton-The Claim Made Thnt
the Omces should Not BE FILLED by
Democrats Longer Than FOur
Years where Death or Resignation
Has Occurred-DemocrRti Sena~
tors and COnEressmen Line Up.
Washington. March 1O.-The Georgia Rec
publican leaders are making a desperate
effort 10 secure the removal of the Demos
cratic postmasters at Macon, Rome and
Griffin.
1t Is this which explains the presence
here of Walter Johnson. Walter Corbett,
and Judson Lyons, and while they tald
OF other matters, the scalps of Messrs.
Hertz, Vandiver and Bailey are the real
objects of their coming.
These cases are alike, In that the press
ent incumbents succeed Democrats, gets
ting their places through the death when
vacancies were made by death, or resg-
nation.
Some time ago the Postmaster General
declared that in such cases, where the res-
ignaton had not been for the purpose of
getting a Democrat In, the incumbents
would be allowed to serve out the full
four years term for which they are Qon-
mlssioned, but under fire he gives evidence
of weakening. The Georgia Republicans
contend that the total of the. time of serv-
ice of the two Democrats should be taken
into account, and that four years of Dem-
ocratlc service should be counted as ID
| complete term, whether served by ona
man or several.
II has only been through the hardest
and most persistent work that Senator's
Bacon and Clay, and Representatives Mad-
dox and Bartlett have been able 10 keep
the regular men as long as they have.
Senator Bacon has served notice that he
will fight in the Senate any appointment
at Macon, his home office, and the fight
of senator with regard 10 his home Of
flee Is always respected by his fellow-sen-
ators In this respect Mr.. Hertzs chances
| for retention seem better than those OF the
other two, though both senators and the
| congressman of their districts are doing
| all In their power for both Messrs. Vandi-
yer at Rome and Bailey at Griffin. II II
had not been for their fight these men
who would have been removed by the APP
| pointment of successors before this.
| Carrie NJ Allen was to-day appointed
| postmstress at East Point 20 succeed
Alta @. Martin. The only other appolnt-
ment was that Of Matilda O. White, 20 the
office at Rising Tawn, Dodge county
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COLTS RAPID DEATH DEALERS.
The New six MiIIimetre Gun a Marvel
for Fighting Tops.

New York. March 1o.-several hundred
extra mechanics are employed at the
Brooklyn navy yard.
The dispatch boat Dolphin has swarm
of painters and about a hundred mechan-
les rushing work upon her.
Much work is being done on the cruis-
ers Chicago and Atlanta.
Work on the torpedo boat SHletto will
be completed by the end of the week,
when she will be ready for sea.
test was made to-day of one of a
consignment of rapid-hre guns just re-
ceived from the Colt factory at Hartford.
1t is known as the six millimetre rapid
fire autonomatic Colt, and is capable Of
firing 200 shots a minute, with a range
Of 1000 yards. The test proved that the
bullet would pass through steel plate
three-eighths of an inch thick two sides
Of a coil of pipe twenty inches OF wood
backing and another steel plate of one
eighth OF an inch In thickness. These
guns, of which ten have arrived, will be
used upon the rail of vessels against tor
pedo boats and also IN the fighting top.
large quantity OF ammunition for use
In the rapid-ire guns arrived at the navy
to-day.
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M1ANroNoMAH AND KATAHDIN.
The Monitor and the Ram Placed in
Commits ssiOn.

The monitor anu tnc AhhhA n At.SNN@ 80
Commission.
Philadelphia, Pa, March 10.-The moni-
tor Miantonomah and the ram Katahdin
were placed in commission at o'clock
this afternoon at the League Island navy
yard.
The Miantonomah was commanded by
Capt. Mortimer l.. johnson and the Ka-
tahdin by Capt. George F. Wilde.
Sixty-one seamen arrived at the yard
to-day for the two ironclads, eleven from
Boston for the Miantonomah and fifty
from New York for the Katahdln. They
went aboard their respective vessels i'm
mediately.
Ammunition will be placed on these ships
Immediately, but Is not known how soon
they will sail
This was the busiest day the navy yard
has experienced since the present activity
was inaugurated. The regular force of
the navy yard proved inadequate for the
work on hand and sixty men were sent
there from Cramps ship yard. These In
cluded machinists shipwrights, black
smiths and other artisans.
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COURTS WORK NEARLY DONE.
The Work of the Official StenOgra.
pliers Dispensed With.

Key West, Fla, March 1O.-The United
States dispatch boat Fern arrived here
this morning from Havana.
The Fern brought the Names silverware
and sixty rifles recovered from the wreck
Mr. Bissell, stenographer of the court
of inquiry. was also on board. Both off,
cial stenographers have now left the
court, and it has only temporary. clerk
This leads many here to think its work
is practically done, and that it will re-
turn to Key West by or before Saturday
The Fern coaled and the provisions for
the starving Cubans were then put on
board. She is scheduled to sail for Ma
tanzas tomorrow. The Marbehead will
Cd from the Tortugas to Tampa, where
it is reported she will take on additional
ammunition.
The British cruiser Cordelia coaled to-
day.
Senator Proctor and Mr.. Bissell, the
stenographer of the court of inquiry, left
tonight for Miami
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CAPT. GREEN NOT IN THE COUNTRY

Customs House Employees Tell of His
Return From Europe.
New York, March 10-The court mar
tial trying charges against Capt. Oberlln
M. Carter heard one witness to-day and
then adjourned to meet Tuesday next in
Savannah.
The one witness was Dudley II. Phelps
of the New York custom house, who tes-
titled that Capt. B. .. Green arrived in
this country from Europe on April 13, 1896
and again on June of the same year
This evidence was introduced by the de-
fense to show that Capt. Green was not In
this country at the time certain forgerles
were alleged to have been committed by
him in connection with payments for con-
tracts let by Capt Carter.
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sHARKEY,s FIGHT WITH CHOYNsKI
The Sailor a Slight Favorite in the
Betting Odds.

San Francisco, March 1o.-Choynski and
sharkey have ceased training for their
fight tomorrow night. Both are in per-
feet condition and confident.
1t is generally conceded that the sailor
will give better account of himself than
when he first met Choynski and a hoty
contested mill Is confidently expected
Sharkeys staying powers, which have
been thoroughly tested by Fltzslmmons
Corbett. Goddard and others constituted
him favorlte in the betting at odds OF
10 to 8, much TO the surprise of his oppo-
nent, but large sum of money has all
ready been staked at the odds and there
was plenty more on hand this evening
Sharkey will probably enter the ring at
17S pounds, while Choynski will probably
scale from 100 to 165 pounds tonight.
The advance sale of tickets has been
unusually heavy.
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PRINCE OF WALES AT CANNES.
He Expresses 81 Wish for Franco
British FriendIiness.

Cannes March TO- The Prince Of Wales
to-day laid the foundation stone Of the
new pier in the presence Of Grand Duke
Michael of Russia, the Duke of Cambridge
and the leading authorities in addition to
a brilliant gathering Of the general pub
lie. Replying to the warm greetings OF
the prefect and the Mayor of Cannes, the
Prince Of Wales said: Il am touched by
the sentiments which you have expressed
in the name OF the government Of the re-
public. / sincerely hope France will long
enjoy the benefits of the government you
represent and cordial relations between
France and Great Britain will continue
for the good Of humanity"
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STEAMED no oHUNG-KING.
British Open 20 Navigation the Yang-
Tse Valley.

Shanghai, March 10.-An English steam-
er has safely ascended the Yang-Tse ra-
pids as far as Chung-King, province of
SEE Chwen. at the junction of the Kalo-
Lin-Kang with the YangTse, thus OPEN
ing to navigation the most fertile tract
of the Yang-Tse valley. The Chinese
authorities have announced their intent-
ion TO remove all obstacles with dyna-
mite.
SEE Chwen Is one of the largest of the
western provinces OF China. with an area
of l6S,SS0 square miles and estimated popu-
lation OF nearly 100000. 1t has Thibeh
on the west and Is traversed by the Yang
Tse- Kiang to which all Its other rivers
are tributary. u produces sugar. silk and
oranges, but It's chief products are rhu-
barb, drugs, musk and metals. The chief
city Is Ching-tu-Fu.
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CONVERSE CALLS ON BLANco.

ReIief Supplies Not to BE Further De-
Iayed at the Custom House.
Havana, March 1O.-Capt. Converse of
the United states cruiser Montgomery, in
company with Consul General Lee, called
on Capt. Gen. Blanco to-day, and was
received cordially and courteously.
In a letter to the United States consul
general, Dr. Congosto, the secretary gem
eral of Cuba, assures Gen. Lee that there
viii be no more delay in the passage OF
relief supplies through the custom house
ON account Of the discovery of jewelry in
such supplies. the authorities held up
many consignments, and some perishable
provisions were spoiled.
Louis Klopsch, proprietor OF the Chris
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ALAsKA's BOUNDARY.
Convention Arranged Settling the
Dispute.


Dispute.
New York. March 1O-A dispatch to the
Press from Ottawa says; "Sir Julian
Pauncefote, the British ambassador, has
informed the Canadian ministry officially
that he has arranged a convention with
the United States whereby the Alaskan
boundary dispute has been settled. I'm
der the terms of the convention, the Brit
ish government has conceded the claims
of the United States that three marine
leagues should be measured from the shore
of the mainland and should proceed along
the shores OF the inlets, which are thus
recognized as arms Of the ocean, and not
as rivers
THE contention of the British and Can
adian governments was that three league
limit should begin on the oceanward side
of the islands and that the delimitng
line should be run across the inlets and
not follow their Shores"
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WHAIEBACI<s FOR WAR.
Thirty-Five Vessels TO BE Utilized in
Case of HOstiIities.

AaSE Vi
cleveland. o., March 10.-It is stated
that the government is considering plan
whereby the big fleet of whaleback vessels
on the lakes can be turned into formidable
fighting machines in case of war. They
would doubtless be of great value for coast
defense purposes. An important feature
Is that they can be submerged so that only
one foot of the upper works appears above
the water. Marine men and government
officials agree that with the addition of a
couple of turrets to the whale backs and
a ram forward, these vessels would be OF
great service in case OF war
Tbere are thirty-five of the whaleback
steamers on the lakes. They are owned
~, tbe American Steam Barge Company,
win headquarters in Cleveland
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TWO TIRED or LIFE.

ShOrt-Hand Teacher and His Wifs
Fake Morphine.
Nashville, Tenn, March 1O-Mrs. John
L. Driscoll was found dead in her room ae
the Chamber Of Commerce building this
afternoon, while her husband, In a dying
condition, was seated In chair near her.
The discovery was made by a physician.
who received a note. from Mr.. Driscolf
asking him to call at his room, stating
that his wife was dead and that he would
be dead when found. Morphine had been
taken, probably on account OF i'll health.
Mr.. Driscoll was a shorthand teacher.
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SPANS CABINET TO STICK.
Senior Sagasta Denies That Resigna.
tions Are Imminent.

tiOns Are Imminent.
Madrid, March 1O,-Senor Sagasta the
Premier, denies the rumors of ministerial
changes. He says: ''The responsibilities
of power under present conditions are GER
tainly not agreeable but all the ministers
regard it as a question of honor to remain
at their posts"
Senior Leon Castillo, the Spanish ambas-
sador to France, will soon return to Paris.
Sir Henry Drummond Wolff, the British
ambassador, visited Senior Gullon, the for
eign minister to-day, in order to deny the
report that Sir Julian Pauncefote's visit
to President Mckinley last Tuesday was
made with the object of offering British
mediation between Spain and the United
States.
Senor Gullon has declared to a journal
ist that after President McKinley's declar-
atoms no importance should be attached
to the arrival of the Montgomery al Ha-
Vana,
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JAPAN WARNS RUSSIA.
VIII Retain Wei-Hai-Wei III the
Gar Holds POnt Arthur.

London, March 1.-THE Morning News
says it learns that Japan Mas warned Rus
sia that.if the latter retains Port Arthur,
Japan will retain Wel-Hai-Wel and the
islands adjacent.
The same report says the Japanese ad-
miralty has ordered the men-of-war build
ing abroad to be hurried and it denies
the report that Japan will sell the crlis-
ers now building at Philadelphia and San
Francisco.
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ENGLAND's NAVAL ESTIMATES.
The Colossal sum of 1927 100000 In
vOIYed.

London, March 1O.-The first lord OF
the admiralty, the Hon. George j.
Goschen, IN presenting the naval estimates
to the House of Commons to-day pointed
out that, with the outlay in naval works,
the expenditure amounted to the colossal
sum Of f52, $50, 600 (s127, 100 OO) which. he ex-
plained, was even considered inadequate
I'm some quarters
Mr.. Goschen explained In detail the con-
dition OF the navy and debate followed.
The first lord Of the admiralty asked
that the navy be given more men. He
desired to man the ships up to their full
limit Many Of the speakers favored an
increase In the naval reserves.
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TORPEDO boats WANTED AT ONCE.
Hurry. Up Orders sent to the Col
umhian Iron Works.

umOltA AEOh "VNSe
Baltimore, Nd, March 10.-The torpedo
boats being built by the Columbian iron
Works are wanted by the government at
once. Mayor Malster, who is president of
the company, received a telegram from
the navy department to-day saying that
the Rodgers must be turned over within
a week. that the Mckee must be ready
within thirty days, and that work on the
submarine boat Plunger should be pushed
as rapidly as possible.
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Indianapolis, March 1O.--Kid Mccoy to-
night received the following telegram
from Richard X. Fox and s. G. Austin of
the Police Gazette, dated at New York:
"Check for forfeit deposited with Police
Gazette returned to-day. The date of the
prescribed time on your challenging hav-
ing expired without acceptance, your
right TO claim the heavyweight champion
ship title by default cannot be denied.
Mutual congratulations and best wishes
for your success in defending the same"
Mccoy tonight signed the articles 10
fight Jack Borner March 25
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-----e-<e-e--
UPRISING IN A PRISON.
Two Hundred Convicts HurI Their
Cups at the Guards.

Cups at the Guards.
Michigan City, Ind, March 10.-An att
tempt at a break in the prison here to-
night by 200 convicts, led by William
sauerweine, a 14-year man from viga
county, was made while the convicts were
at supper. Capt. Barnard had charge od
the dining room when Sauerweine arose,
followed by 200 convicts, who began I'd
fire the large coffee cups at the guards
By accident Nightman Anderson happens
ed 10 be on the scene and seeing -the sit-
uation, drew his gun and fired, hitting
Sauerweine and another leader named Sur
ber
The leaders being quelled by the shots,
quleted the other convicts and they were
soon under control. II is thought the twa
wounded men will die
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MARINES TO BE ENLISTED.
corus to De Increased by 4T3 Men
Eorr,ed Into Two BattaIlOns.

washington, March l0.-Col Haywood
eommandant Of the marine corps, received
today an order from Secretary Long di-
rooting him 10 enlist 47S men, form two
hattalions of marines and have them
reaay for movement
1ho order also authorizes the purchase Of
..4rient number of tents TO accomHno-
q 49, Inc two battallons and any extra
ocontinued on Fifth Pase)
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Windsor, England, March l0.-Queen
Victoria started for Portsmouth at 4:30
o'clock this afternoon on her way TO the
south OF France. She will sleep on board
the royal yacht at Portsmouth tonight.
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TRIPLE ALLIANCE PENDING.

Improbable story TeIegraphed to a
London Paper.
London, March 1.-THE New York CORE
spondent of the Daily Telegraph says: 81
have 1t on the highest authority that a
triple alliance between Great Britain, the
United States and Japan Is pending"
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nouhIc rragedy for Love.

Pittsburg Pa, March 10--Unrequited
love induced Chris Schmidt, cigarmaker,
tonight TO Kill his sweetheart, Annie
Lenlz, and then himself.
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VANDERBILT ALLEN DEAD.

modore Passes Away.
New York, March 10.--Col. Vanderbilt
Allen, grandson of Commodore Wander
bilt died March at Capri Italy, aged 50
years.
He was a graduate of West Point, and
during the war made record SO good
that he was breveted major. He resigned
his commission and went to Egypt, where
he fought in the Khedive's army and was
made a commander Of the Order Of Med
lido
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Reported on for Manila.

London, March 1i.--A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Singapore says: ut is
reported from Hong Kong that the Ameri-
can squadron has sailed for Manila"
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MCOX's CLAIM RIDICULED.
He Is Said to he Afraid to Fight Pc
ter Maher.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 10.-Michal J.
Connolly, Peter Mahers manager, says;
kid McCoy's claim to the heavyweight
championship is farce. He told me in
a personal Interview that he was afraid
of Maher. He said: I am challenging
champions, but fighting suckers
"Our 5000 forfeit is still in the hands
of Sam Austin for any man in the world
to cover, and until Mccoy fights a top
notcher, his claim is ridiculous. Maher
has whipped both men Mccoy is after
now"