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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-20
CABINET MEMBERS TO COME.
CAPT. PURSE LOOKS THEM UP AND
INVITES THEM TO SAVANNAH.


All of Them Accept and VIII Ac-
company President Mckinley.
Members of the Cabinet Likely to
BE Accompanied by Their Fami-
lies - Secretary Alger Speaks In
Glowing Terms of Savannnh's
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of the Pro-
gramme Approved by the PresI-
dent.
Washington, Nov. 19.-An of the mem
bers of the cabinet expect to accompany
the President when he visits Savannah.
Several days ago formal invitations were
addressed to the cabinet officers by the
citizens committee, represented by Capt.
Purse, and Former Mayors Screven and
Myers.
To-day Capt. Purse made tour of the
executive departments and had personal
Interview with Secretary of State Hay,
Secretary of War Alger, Secretary of
Navy Long. Secretary of Agriculture VIII
son, Secretary of Treasury Gage, Sec
retary OF Interior Bliss and Postmaster
General Charles Emory Smith.
Capt. Purse to-day was Attorney General
Griggs, who is absent from the city.
All of the members of the Presidents Of
fetal family expressed an earnest desire
to make the trip TO Savannah with the
President, and they have formally accept
ed the invitation extended by the city of
Savannah. through Capt Purse
II is probable that all of the members
of the cabinet will be accompanied by
some members of their respective families,
as the ladies' are especially anxious to visit
the sunny South.
Secretary Alger, who tested the brand
of Savannah hospitality during his recent
Southern tour, has said so many delightful
things about Savannah and her people, TO
his colleagues that he is entitled 60 be
highly commended, "as they say at the
horseshoe" as a boomer of Savannah"
The President and the members of the
cabinet have been given an outline of the
scope of the programme to be arranged
for their entertainment while they are the
guests Of Savannah, and 1t meets their cor.
dial approval.
Capt. Purse leaves for home this after.
noon, having successfully accomplished his
mission with credit to himself and the city
he represents. Under the guidance Of
Judge Clements, of the interstate com
merce commission, Capt. Purse was able
to see the President and the members OF
the cabinet without the weary waits, which
sometimes accompany similar visitations
Every facility was offered Capt. Purse to
execute has mission with neatness and dis
patch. and he and his associates, Messrs
Screven and Myers are to be congratulated
upon the happy termination of their pill
grimage to Washington.
Capt. Purse exercised excellent discre-
ton and commendable tact in the admira.
BILE manner in which he handled the sub
| ject, which, for a moment, seemed to be
exceedingly delicate. Fortunately every.
thing turned out as the people Of Savan-
nah have indicated and the President an
ticipates a pleasant visitation to that city
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NO MEETING YESTERDAY.
Americans Carefully Preparing
Their Reply to Spain.

Americans Carefully Preparing
Their Reply to Spain.
Paris Nov. 19-The American peace COM
missioners to-day have been closely en-
gagged in formulating the terms of the inn
portant communication TO be made to the
Spanish commissioners next week. 1t is i'm
possible at present, however, to determine
whether the work will be completed for
presentation on Monday or Tuesday, though
it is believed the Americans will be ready
on Monday
While the Americans fully appreciate the
necessity of making progress they are also
under the necessity Of taking great care in
the preparat tion Of what may possibly be
the conclusive record OF these negotiations
The Spanish commissioners consumed a
week in the preparation Of the last mem
orandum but the Americans will not re-
quire so long a time to complete the work
in hand
There was no meeting of the joint peace
commission to-day.
The first proposition here from the Unit
ed States commission to the Span
iards regarding the Philippines ISL
ands was not demand. To
bring the subjects under discussion the
Americans merely submitted a proposal
to take over the Philippine Islands and
reimburse Spain the amount spent by her
there on permanent betterments
Spain declined the terms and the pro-
posal itself. Had she stopped there the
United States would have been compelled
to repeat the proposal as IN ultimatum or
to tender new terms. Spain, however, put
off any consideration Of terms by declaring
that the United States had no right to
;nnpugn her sovereignty in the Philtnpines
that IL her sovereignty there should pass.
the mortgages she had placed on the Phil
ippine revenue must be uuderwritten, and
that her dignity forbade her 10 heed any
questions as TO how she had spent the
loans so secured.
The Americans patiently replied that the
peace conference was charged with the
disposition Of the Philippines and the
sovereignty there. They laid down the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-20
MESSENGERS KILL A ROBBER.
CnsuccessfuI Attempt to Hold Up "A
Train In California.

Train In California.
Barstow, Cal, Nov. 19-The first section
OF the west-bound Santa Fe train No l
was stopped two miles west of Daggett
early this morning by men seated on the
tender of the engine. Engineer Bunnell
was confronted by two 45-caiibre revolvers
and ordered to stop, but this order was
countermanded. The train proceeded for
Aoout mile, and was then brought to a
slandstil at the command of the robbers,
VINO evidently expected to meet their pals
a' This point. Ia this they were not dis
appointed, and the robbers ordered Engl-
Heer Bunnell to carry twenty-pound bag
u dynamite to the express car.
Messengers Hutchison and Blakely ap-
peared at the door of the express car
armed with guns The robbers fired at
Blakely, who, locating them by the flash
OF their guns. returned the fire, killing one
foooer. The other robbers made their es-
cape
A posse Is In pursuit aud it is expected
mat at least one win be captured shortly.
Ahe dead man has not been identified. 1t
Is thought that the men were novices at
udln-robbing. They secured no booty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-20
METHODIST CONVENTION.
Resolutions Adopted Regarding the
Claim Against the Government.

Resolutions Adopted Regarding the
Claim Against the Government.
Norfolk, Va, Nov. 19.-The Methodist
conference convention opened at o'clock
this morning, Bishop Hargrove presiding.
Devotional exercises were conducted by
Rev ]. c. Watson.
Rev w. w. Royal offered the follow
ing resolution: 'In view OF facts well
known to the Methodist Episcopal Church,
be it by the Virginia annual conference
Resolved. That we look upon the em-
ployment, by whomsoever affected. OF a
professional lobbyist to collect our claims
from the United States government as en-
tIre,y unjustifable, and as irreconcilable
with the dignity and purity of the Chris
tian Church.
Second That we entirely derogate and
abhor and confessed dupIcity practiced by
the said lobbyist and repudiate all COM
plcity in and responsibility FOR the same
Third. That we deplore the fact that
our book agents, Messrs. Barbee and
Smith, have become in any degree impl-
Gated In these dshonorable proceedings,
whether the same be the result of deiiber-
ate choice or of unfortunate blunder, and
that we believe that the interests of the
church would be served by their resigna-
tion or retirement.
Fourth. That we can but view with
surprise and regret the fact that to our
knowledge no action has been taken 10 ad-
minister church discipline to the said lob
byist, a member of one OF our churches.
Fifth. That we favor the return OF the
whole $28s. 600 to the government of the
United States regardless of its ultimate
disposal OF the same.
Sixth. That we indorse the action OF
our bishops In the matter, except that we
do not think that any condition should at
tack to the return Of the money"
The reading Of these resolutions created
a sensation on the floor and a motion was
made TO lay the resolutions on the table.
which provoked considerable discussion
and an Inquiry Of the bishop as to whether
the resolutions, If laid on the table, ended
the matter. and the bishop replied mo, not
necessarily; they can be taken from the
table at any time and acted upon
The motion to lay on the table was put
and lost by a vote OF 70 yeas to nays.
on motion OF Rev Lipscomb, the reso-
lutions were referred to a special commit
tee Of twenty-five, composed OF ministers
and laymen, for consideration and report.
After the vote had been taken on the
resolutions a motion was adopted that
these and all other paper In connection
with the publishing house be referred to
this special committee Of twenty-five. the
laynen to be named by the presiding elder
OF each district
The order Of the day-report OF tho
board OF educaton--was announced. The
report was read by DR.. A. Coke Smith
II was an able paper. Resolutions compll-
mentary to Bishop Cranberry we're
adopted.
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NEGRO SOLDIERS RIOrING.


Macon, Ga, Nov. 19.-Macon had an In
cip4ent riot to-day caused by negro SOL
diers. Some one pointed out to the ne
groes a perslmmon tree on which a negro
rapist was hanged nine years ago. and
this excited the negroes to such state
that they fired a thousand shots into the
tree and then cut 1t down. chopping II into
kindling wood.
At this stage of the proceedings, Mr..
Dave Riley. the owner Of the land on
which the tree Stood came along and the
negroes started at him. yelling. Burn
hlmr' Mr.. Riley was in buggy and gos
away. The negroes then went TO Crump's
Park, a suburban resort. for the purpose
Of destroying It. Henry Berkner, the
watchman attempted to drive them away.
but he was assaulted, and his pistol taken
away from him.
Tonight a negro sentinel shot and fa-
tally wounded another negro.
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AN AWFUL CRIME AT GREENVILLE.
Little Beggar Boy FOuIIy Murder
ed and MutiIated.

Greenvine, S. c., Nov. 19.-Weaver
Smith, a little white boy beggar, was most
foully murdered Thursday night in the
heart of town, and the muHlated body was
not found until nearly twenty.four hours
later.
A more horrible crime than murder had
preceded the butchery of the boy, and
the field incarnate who did the deed is un-
known.
A long cash in the boys stomach caused
his death and the entrails were protrud-
ing from the body.
Weaver Smith was about 8 years old and
was a notorious beggar around town, hav-
ing a skillfully worded story of distress.
When last seen by citizens he was at
j. w. Riser's, sexton of Springfield ceme-
terry Main street, by whom he was given
some food at Z o'clock Wednesday night,
From there he went towards. the First
Brigade camp on the same street. He Sc
cured some money and food there and
visited the Fourth New Jersey Regiment
last.
Late yesterday afternoon a negro woman
discovered the boy lying among weeds on
Enord street. which is a side street, one
block north of the Confederate monument.
The boy was lying on the south side
walk, which is rarely used. When dis
covered he lay on his face, and on being
turned over, the cut in the stomach was
revealed
The physician found unmistakable evil
dence of a more fendish crime committed
before death, and the boy was doubtless
killed to prevent its discovery.
The New York soldiers coming from
camp to town Thursday night heard cries
on Elford street, and approaching, found
another soldier, unknown to them, with
a boy who, the soldier claimed, had lost
his way.
The unknown soldiers command is not
known, and the soldiers left him standing
near the child. 1t is believed the boy was
Weaver Smith, and the soldier his assail-
ant and murderer.
The crime has aroused the greatest in
dsnation among citizens and the soldiers,
and if the guilty man is caught and proves
to be a soldier, his comrades will endeavor
10 make short work of him.
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snapped Honors.

Madrid, Nov. 19-The Spanish govern
rnent has received dispatches from Senior
Monteros Rios, president Of the Spanish
peace commission at Paris detailing the
investure Of President Faure with the Or
der Of the Golden Fleece, bestowed upon
him by the queen Regent, ana giving fur
ther particulars regarding the peace nego-
tiations. President Faure has conferred
the grand Gordon Of the Legion Of Honor
on the Queen Regent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-20
FIRE AT WEST NEW BRIGHTON.
John VI. starin's shipyards Damaged
to the Amount of 100000.

New York. Nov. ia fire which broke
out in the shipyards of John II. starin at
West New Brighton. Staten Island TO-
day burned seven buildings and their con-
tents, and caused a damage estimated to
be about 100000.
The blowing of the wind from the shore
prevented The destruction Of several OF
the steamboats, of the Star Company which
were tied up at the dry-dock undergoing
repairs. The four immense dry-docks Of
the company, each worth about $50 900
were also saved
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ORGANIZE.
Movement at Boston to Protest
Against Philippine Annexation.

Boston, Nov. 19.-The organizers of the
movement against the annexation of the
Philippines met in this city to-day. A
constitution was adopted, officers were
elected, and a long address was issued to
the people of the United States, urging
prompt cooperation in getting signatures
to a protest against the annexation of the
Philippines. Edward Atkinson presided.
Before the meeting he received telegram
from Andrew Carnegie that he had sent
a check for $1,000 for the use of the move
ment Funds have already been subscribed
literally
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-20
AMERICAN STABBED AT MANILA.

Three Natives Resist Arrest and a
Battle Ensures
Manila, Nov. 19.-Three Filipino natives
last night hired a carriage, and afterward
became engaged in a dispute with the
driver regarding the fare.
Some members Of the American military
police attempted to arrest the natives. but
the latter resisted and Sergt. Price of the
Minnesota Regiment, was stabbed and kill
ed, and three other American soldiers,
Maher, Montgomery and Hoyt, were
wounded.
Maher shot one native dead. The Others
were arrested.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-20

Ponta del Gado. Nov. 19.-The Spanish
transport Andes has arrived here from
Cuban ports with a number Of repatriated
Spanish troops During the voyage there
were twe.ve deaths on board the steamer.
and many OF the soldiers were dangerous
" III on arriving here.
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nig sminhIer Found Guiltr

St. Paul, Nov. 19.-Late this afternoon
after being out twenty-four hours, the
jury in the case Of j. II. Southan on trial
charged with selling forged government
time checks, returned a verdict OF guilty.
The swindle is said 10 have amounted TO
hetween S50O.OOO and 81 000. coo.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-20

GEN. DON CARLOS BUELL. DEAD.
veteran of Two Wars-saved the Day
for Grant at Shiloh.

veteran OF Two Wars-saved the Day
for Grant at Shiloh.
Louisville, KY, Nov. 19.-Gen. Don Car
los Buell.. whose fame on the battlefelds
Of both the Mexican and civil wars, has
given luster to American soidiery. died
at his home four miles from Rockport,
KY, to-day. The end had been expected
for the general had been very low during
the past few months.
Gen. Buell. was born in Marietta, o.,
March %. 1918. He graduated at West
Point in 1871. In the Mexican war he was
promoted for gallantry to brevet major,
and when the civil war broke out he was
made a brigadier general. At Shiloh he
saved the day for Grant. He resigned his
commission in the army in June, 1864 and
had lived in retirement ever since.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-20
Abnnaons Trip to Spain.

Madrid. Nov 19.-Count Won Radowitz
the German ambassador has officially
notified the Spanish government that En-
neror William has abandoned his intend
ed visit to Spanish ports, owing TO the
change in temperature in the Meditor-
-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-20
RIOT IMMINENT AT ANNIsToN.

Negro Soldier Causes Trouble ana
the whites Are After Him.
Anniston Ala, Nov. ia riot is immi-
nent here.
Negro soldiers interfered with the white
provost guard as they were arresting
drunken negro solder.
The negro was finally landed In the jail.
which Is now surrounded by an angry mob
of white soldiers clamoring for his blood
The feeling is intense and more trouble
IS feared.
2 a. m.-The crowd dispersed, however,
on seeing that their demands had no ef-
feet, and no further trouble is antici-
pated.
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KILLED by WHITE CAPS.
They We're After the Son, But Killed
the Father.

NHC NNIHtFs
Nashville, Nov. 19.--John Smart, a well
disposed colored citizen. living at Chapel
Town, one and half miles from Smartts
snoI and killed by white caps last night
.4e white caps had served notice upon
Mack Smartt, son of the old man. Al a
,a'e hour twentythree men visited his
mousse Mack was ordered TO come out
"" refused. whereupon coal oil was poured
oa NE side of the house, but not ignited
IL torch was lit and placed near the house
eud the old man Smartt, thinking the
Nodse was on fire, rushed out into the
yard where he was shot and died Instant
~ The white caps rode away Immediate
~ after the killing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-20
INSURGENTS TAKE ILOILo.
Two of the sunl1en Spanish Cruisers
FIOated and Docked

Manila, Nov. 19.-It IS reported that IloIlo.
capital of the Island of Paney, is In the
hands of the insurgents. The United
States cruiser Charleston and the United
States gunboat Concord have gone there.
The Spanish cruisers Isla de Cuba and
Isla de Luzon, which were sunk during
the battle Of Manila, have been foafed
and docked at Cavite.
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-------e--9-79-9-
HAD BETTER STAY AWAY.
Marshal Melton Says 1t Is Not Safe of
the TOlberts to Return.

the TOlbertS TO return.
Washington, Nov. 19.-United States
Marshal Melton of South Carolina had a
conference with Postmaster General En-
ory Smith to-day regarding some postohice
appointments. The race troubles in that
state were not discussed.
Mr. Melton stated positively his personal
belief that the Tolberts would not be safe
If they returned to their state 81 have no
hesitation" he said. "in saying that IL
would be very unwise for them to return
until after the excitement has subsided.
That may be a matter of weeks
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-20

Springfield, H.. Nov. 19.-The mother OF
Miss Charlotte Crane, the actress, resides
Ia Springfield. She said to-day the report
mat her daughter was to marry CoKs-
vain Peterson, Of the United States navy.
vas without foundation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-20

Montgomery, Ala, Nov. 19.-The Ala
lama Senate to-day passed a joint resolu.
''oh inviting President Mckinley 'in the
80 Inc ne Of the general assembly and people
~ 4iaDama to extend his visit to Mont
soHgry and to be present in Montgomery
oo Dec II, as the states guest. or az
such other time as may suit his pleasure
u"I convenience"
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Attack on uofIo Denied.

Madrid, Nov. 19.-An official dispatch
says the situation in the Visayas Islands
is less grave than alleged.
The insurgents attack on Iloilo is
denied.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-20

Boston. Nov. Brush orders for the
several war vessels being now repaired at
the Charleston navy yard were received.
Three vessels, the monitor Amphitrite
the cruiser Detroit, and the gunboat Cas-
tine were especially mentioned in the or
der.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-20
CnIInhnn ISnocI.ed QUO.

New York, Nov. 19.-At the Greenwood
Athletic club in South Brooklyn tonight
Terry McGovern Of Brooklyn knocked out
Tim Callahan Of Philadelphia IN the tenth
round. The men were to fight at 1l5 pounds
and with one arm free
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-20
NEWS FROM HAVANA.
company Observation-Disclosures
ness In Broad Daylight.

havana, Nov 1s.-The battalion of mu-
Hiclpal hremen, which formed part Of the
reserve of the Spanish army and which
served during the entire three years cam
p"lsh' mas been dissolved. The entire bril-
sade' with the engines and fire eouiprnent
VIII be turned over to the municipa,ity ON
Monday.
The Havana Chamber of Commerce has
caDied TO the minister of state at Madrid
Ior authority to establish a Spanish Cham
DER OF Commerce after the evacuation Of
the island by the Spaniards, the Spanish
chamber to be presided over by the Span.
ish consul.
The police reports show an aIarpo,ne, II,
crease OF crime in this city, and the local
newspapers report twenty to thirty hold
ups in broad daylight daily. Organized
gangs of thugs and the footpads terrorize
the neighborhood of the outskirts of the
town The police are doing their utmost
10 suppress the law.essness, but they are
handicapped by the recent disbandment Of
the orden publico
ana VIA hey west, Nov. 19.-rre
hopes of a more speedy solution of the Gu
ban problem now with the Paris cor1mis-
sion Is thought to be nearing close, has
eXerted a beneficial influence here. A more
healthy and confident tone is noticeable
in all circles.
The yellow fever scare which luckily has
gone no further than a scare, has not an
parently kept Americans from coming here
IN great numbers. There have been no
new cases reported.
The example of the Haba1a Guardia o.
vie was emulated On Thursday evening
by The Guardia Grille at Matanzas. There
was regular mu'iuy there, though II was
"1aliy sthtued by the sGme pe.saas,re
measures adopted here
The sun., 1898-02-27

fiicts Between the Ideals Of Peace and Of War"
Afterward tho students met in the gymnasium
for q rally. The classes stood together each
so that the floor looked from the gallery like an
old-fashoned bouquet with separate masses of
red, green. violet. and yellow. After the singing
of the comic class songs written for the occasion.
mock court was held and three cases were
as a whole sang to each Of its members. and Q
march Of all the classes in order around the
gymnasium ended the rally.
Plans for the new chemical laboratory. to b0
erected on the site Of the Stoddard House, have
been submitted. and II is hoped that the build:
nucleus Of the building fund has been furnished
by the class of '95. At its graduation some
dent, sum OF money to the class. and promised
TO cap every 81 900 raised by the class with an
other 81 900. The members of the class have
made strenuous efforts to take full advantage of
this offer. and, although they have not been able
to provide the full amount IL 10 probable that the
sum will be increased by other contributions.
SO that the work OF building may not be delayed.