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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-26
PROF. NORTON AND THE WAR.
Nation Has Turned Its Back Upon
Its Old Ideals.

Ashheld, Mass. Aug 25.-The twentieth
annual dinner, in aid Of sanderson Acad-
emy, was given this afternoon with
Charles Elliott Norton, professor emeritus
Of fine arts of Harvard University, pre-
siding.
The principal address was by Prof. Nor
ton, who devoted himself to a discussion
of the late war. He said, in part:
"And yet our hearts have been heavy
with new weights of care, and the very
brightness of the sunshine has but deep
ened by contrast with the cloud of our
sorrowful houghts-sorrowfu that our
nation should have turned It's back upon
its old ideals, and, standing at the part
ing ways. should have chosen shat ancient
path familiar to the old world. worn by
bloody feet of hapless generations, and
which has never led 10 anything but HI
the path of aggressive war, OF foreign con-
quests, of alien territorial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT,
the path that leads from trouble to trou-
Bile
THE black and brutal vsage OF war has
indeed been lighted from time to time
during the summer by the gallant deeds of
our men in service and by the good con-
duct and marvelous good fortune of our
navy, and by fhe general temper of hui
manity displayed when the actual night
was over by officers and men. But 1t has
taken on a deeper shade Of gloom from the
needless sufferings which our brave sol
diers have had to endure from the lack
of due provision for their needs alike In
camp, on field, and in hospital. II has
been a miserable spectacle of incompe-
tency, for which account must be render
ed and penalty eXacted."
After a review of The events leading up
to Tie war Prof Norton said: Peace has
nomiually come. The actual conflict has
ended, but less than 100 days of war has
resulted in revolution in the United States.
The foundations on which the republic
rest have been unsettled; the principles
upon which the government depends have
been vioisted We have undertaken obliga-
tions which neither our Institutions nor
our national character enable us properly
to discharge we the one great non-mil-
tary power in the world, have suddenly
Joined the ranks of The nations burdened
with great armies and navles; we have
loaded ourselves with an enormous addi-
tional debt and with an enormous increase
of annual expenditures, permanent OPP
pressiVe tax upon the industry of the
people, and, further, whatever disposition
may be made of the Philippines we are all
ready, through holding them and claim
ing the right to dispose OF them, brought
into entangllng relations with the nations
of the old world. and run the risk of los
ing the lnestimable boon which has hither-
10 been ours of freedom from the COM
pllcations of international politics of the
old world and of remaining the ndepend-
ent masters of our own fortunes. 1t Is,
indeed, a momentous revolution"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-26
GEN. sHATTER's DEPARTURE.
Has Turned over His Command to
Gen. LawtOn.

Has Turned over His Command to
Gen. LawtOn.
Santiago, Aug. "a delayed in Transmits
sion).-Gen Toral visited Gen. shafter
This afternoon and bade him a brief but
impressive and formal farewell.
Gen. Wood win turn the hospital service
over to the local authorities. The con-
dtlon here is more satisfactory.
Sanitary improvements have been made.
The business men of Santiago and plant
ers in the vicinity have instituted move
ment TO induce Gems. Garcia and Castillo
to permit the Cuban soldiers to return to
service on plantations This Is a good
season for agricultural products IL the
work begins soon.
Gen. Shafter has formally turned his
command over to Gen. Lawton, and will
sail with his staff tomorrow on the steam
er Mexico.
Three hundred and fifty sick from vari-
Gus regiments boarded the Berkshire this
afternoon at Siboney. OF the patients left
at Siboney 100 are in critical condition.
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PRESIDENTS RECUPERAT1oN.
VIII BE Away From the Capital
About a FOrtnisht

Washington, Aug 25.-President McKin-
ley announced this afternoon that he will
leave Washington for Somerset, Pa, at 8
o'clock next Saturday morning to visit his
brother Mr. Abner Mckinley. He will
spend Sunday there, and on the way will
stop off at Camp Meade, Middletown, Pa.
for about half an hour.
This will be the first vacation President
Mckinley has taken since the war began
1t is of very short duration, occupying in
all, according to present plans, not more
than a fortnight. He will leave at O'Clock
Saturday morning on a special train of
Pullman cars.
Mrs. Mckinley will be with him. and
they will have a small party of friends as
guests. The Presidents wish is to have
as little display and publicity of his move
ments as poss lble, he desiring a quiet trip
unhampered by ceremonies. Accordingly
his plans, as made up, do not include a
general review of the troops at Camp
Meade.
The train en- route to Somerset will
make short stop at Middletown, Pa,
where the President has planned to stay
about half an hour or just long enough
10 lOoh over the camp, Dut not TO stay
long enough 10 warrant any general or
long exercises. This is due to his personal
inclination to omit all ceremony He will
proceed direct to his brothers home to
remain over Sunday. Beyond that point
his plans are not fully settled. He has
promised to make a visit to Camp Wikoff
al Montauk Point, L. l., when the condi-
ton of the troops will permit them to
march in review and it is possible that he
nv 90 thpra Ia ha
desire to see the heroes of Santiago and
will endeavor to reach Montauk Point at
as early a date as their physical condition
warrants.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-26
FEVER SCARE Al GALVESTON.
Houston QunrantInes Against That
city Becnuse of Suspicious Case.

Houston QunrantIncs Against That
city Because of Suspicious Case.
Houston, Tex. Aug 25.-At midnight to-
night quarantine was declared against
Galveston, because Of a suspicious case
there in the camp of the regular troops.
DR.. Fisher, health officer of Galveston,
quarantned against Fort Point, where the
case Is located. The physicians who have
seen the case, are disagreed on the dagno-
sis, but It Is reported to the marine hos
pital headquarters at Washington as sus-
picious.
DR.. Blunt, state health officer, Is now on
his way 10 Galveston. The health board
Of this city viii meet in the morning to
further consider the matter, and will hear
reports from physicians sent 10 investi-
gate.
Fort Point Is some distance from Gal
weston. and the case Is not yet branded
as genuine yellow fever, consequently
there Is likely to be no great scare here.
However quarantine was declared as
matter of precaution, as the authorities
Of Houston are determined there shall be
no chance for the infection of this city
A special from Galveston says that The
patient has been Isolated and that no COM
munication with the fort Is permitted save
by telephone
A case reported at Franklin. La. yes
terday was not heard from directly to-
day, II not being possible 20 obtain a spe-
cial. From other sources It was learned
that the case Is regarded aa genuine yell
low fever. The Louisiana State Board OF
Health Is enforcing quarantine regula-
uons there very strictly and no trains
stop In the parish. Louisiana tonight
quarantlned against Galveston.
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GLAD TO GET OUT.
Sixth Pennsylvania Hear the orders
with Much Delight.

-
Washington. Aug. pa special to tho
Star from Thoroughfare Gap says the
greatest delight Is evlnced by the Sixth
Pennsylvania Regiment over the official
announcement that they are to be mus
tered out. The other regiments at Thor
oughfare are fully as anxious for theip
service to end, and petitions are in cir
culation everywhere.
Maj. Prices battalion, the Third Of the
Sixth Pennsylvania, left camp for Middle
town, Pa. at II O'Clock, and the First
and Second battalions will leave-4ater in
the day. The Seventh Illinois will go to-
morrow
Private George Mayes. who was pro-
nounced cured Of measles, and later. On
the same day, returned to the hospital IN
an unconscious condition, died to-day OF
spinal meningitis. IL is said that when he
was reported cured of the measles all his
clothes were burned to destroy germs, and
he was provided with only rubber pom
cho as covering.
The trial Of Capt Duncan, Twenty-sec-
ond Kansas Regiment, probably will be
completed to-day. He is charged With
having dcseerated graves Of Confederate
soldiers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-26
SKATER TO SAIL TO-DAY.
MS Communal VIII BE Ready to Sail
From SANTIAGO.

AIS '"nmnnd VIII BE Ready to Sail
From Santiago.
Washington, Aug 25.-The last Of shaf-
army will sail from Cuba tomorrow.
Ihe following dispatch was received at
'-s war department late thfs afternoon:
Santiago via Hayu. Aug. %. 3;3s D. m.
Ao5uIant General United States Army.
Washington: Command all embarked this
"in2 except Twenty-fourth United
infantry, detachment of recruits
~ tta' llluois Infantry, and a part Of
ia Massachusetts Volunteer In
,1.. " an of which will embark to-mor-
r '-'tulns on transports now here. Gen.
h. L'.' WIN the Ninth Illinois. Is on the Ber-
'-' e5D eonvalescenis leave this morn
oi Montauk Point / VIII leave with
nd t-"ttels and one company of infan-
'' mexico by noon to-day. Instruc-
T. "'out orizaDa TO proceed TO Montaull
,.. 'u.l received. Allcghany left yester-
wye ihe Ninth Massachusetts ON
t.. lionifi, having on board one com
lrst Illinois ana private horses
r... '"-1ay Saratoga, with Lieut. col
... ''n lni al3 Of the Fifth Infantry.
b.. ,nis morning. 300 more expecfed
L... AnlekerDooker la two or three
~Aatter Mal. Cen"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-26
ALGER AT CAMP WIKOFF.
Amspects General HOspitaI-Nine
Deaths Reported Yesterday.

Deaths Reported Yesterday.
New York, Aug. 25.-Secretary Alger was
driven early to-day to the general hospital.
He conversed with many of the sick men,
inquired as to their condition and if they
We're in need of anything.
Gen. Alger occasionally made notes Of
what he saw. He assured the sick men
that as soon as they were well enough
they would be allowed to go to their homes
on furloughs.
An extra supply of milk was received
to-day, and was a blessing to the typhoid
sufferers.
Gen. Alger said there should be at least
2,OUO gallons of milk delivered at the hos
pital camp daily, and arrangement has
been made for such a supply.
The heat is playing havoc with the sick
men IN Camp Wikoff, and is partly re-
sponsible for the nine deaths which were
reported to-day
There are 1.120 sick men In the general
hospital and 1856 in the detention hospital
There are 210 cases of typhoid fever here
One hundred and thirty sick of the
Eighth Ohio Volunteers were landed from
the Mohawk to-day and taken to the de-
tention hospital.
Secretary Alger, after making an in
spection of the general hospital and deten-
ton camp, complimented the surgeons and
the Red Cross nurses for their good work.
and ordered 100 men of the Second Engin-
eer Corps detailed for police duty about
the camp.
Secretary Alger also ordered that wood
en- flooring be placed in the kitchen, din
ing tents and general hospital.
Col. Roosevelt arrived in camp to-day
from his home at Oyster Bay, where he
has been spending a weeks furlough Col
Roosevelt said he expected to have a talk
with Secretary Alger about mastering out
the Rough Riders and tell him some of the
brave deeds of the men in his command
in the battles at Santiago.
The men on the Yale were unloaded to-
day and the IT'S sick were taken to the de-
tention hospital.
The Red Cross Society has 300 cots ready
for distribution in the regimental hos
pital.
Lieut. Commander Thomas Twi of the
japanese navy said to-day, after inspect
ing the camp at Montaul1 Point, that it
compared favorably with any camp he has
yet seen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-26
SIXTEEN PERISH AT SEA.
..,r,,,rER NORGE RUNS DOWN a
FRENCH FISHING VESSEL.

c,,,taiu and Eight Seamen Saved.
sixteen Unfortunntes Pinned by
,be Rigging to the Inflated Ves-
scl. La Coquette-FOggy Weather
prevaiIing, But Not Enough to
c,use a Reduction of Speed.
prompt Action of the Steamers
cre,v saves the Lives>Of SOme-The
Noree cuts the La COquette in Two,
and She sank Immediately.
New York. Aug. 25.-The Thingvalla Line
,,e,o,er Norge. which arrived here to-day,
,.n,rts that she sunk the French fishing
scbooner La Coquette of Bayonne, France,
m saturday last, on the Grand banks.
THE captain and eight seamen were
saved
sixteen went down with the unfortunate
vessel.
The weather was foggy, but not so thick
tbat the vessers speed was reduced.
can't Knudsen said he could see about
.,rea cables lengths ahead. The wind
uas fairly brisk from the west-south-
rest when the vessel suddenly loomed up
from the north, with sails full and stood
3,rscriv across the bow of the steamer.
The bells were rung to stop and back at
mn speed. but too late to check the
Steamers headway.
The stranger, a fishing schooner, fell
across the bow and with a crash was
forced over and sunk. Three men sprang
aboard of the Norge.
A boat was lowered and six men and
dog was picked up. Capt Knudson of the
Norge said that as steam vessel he was
obliged TO keep out of the way of all sail
ing craft, but that this was a time when
the sailing vessel could do more to help
herself than the steamer. The latter was
going ahead at fun speed for the fog was
not. in the judgment of the captain. suffi-
cent to reduce headway. The fisherman
was an active vessel, had a good breeze,
and was under good steerage way, but
made no attempt to avoid the collision,
keeping on with sails full until squarely
under the bow.
Al the office of the Fench consul the fol-
lowing names of the lost were given
Lemenant, Ganneau, Allan, Lepron, Mon
sinet, Graffet Curntin, Halmagont Lex
col, MOFquet, Gerard, GueudT, DeCTOlA
Mnguri, Bauret and Bonper. All were
fishermen.
The report of Capt. Berre to the French
consul states that when the collision oc-
CURED there was a heavy fog prevailing.
The men were all on deck fishing Sud
denly the Norge appeared, coming toward
them, head-on, for their side 1t was i'm
possible to do anything to get out of the
way. The Norge, which was going at a
speed of from eight to ten knots an hour,
hat La Coquette in the side. Her after
mast fen toward the wheel. There were
sixteen men in that part of the vessel, and
the rigging sails and mast pinned them
down so that it was inevitable death for
them as the vessel began to sink.
The wheel was smashed by The fallen
mast, and control of La Coquette was lost
The Norge cut La COquette clean in half
The steamer backed as quickly as possible
and her crew lowered boats and went to
the rescue of the men in the water. 1t
vas impossible to save the sixteen men
VINO perished La Coquette sank imme-
diately.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-26
SALISBURY THREATENS TO RESIGN.
British Papers Use the story, But No
Credit Is Given 1t.


Credit Is Given 1t.
London, Aug. 25.-The dispatch cabled
from London to New York to the effect
That Lord Salisbury, before leaving for
france, informed her majesty, the Queen,
mat in the present critical state of the
relations with Russia he must resign un-
less her frequently expressed veto upon
he prosecution of diplomacy to the point
Of war during her lifetime was withdrawn,
ana ne was given an absolutely free hand; !;
and that thereupon the ministry made
definite proposals to Russia, which in eff
feet amounted to an uItimatum, is an
elaboration of the current gossip of the
clubs and the sensational weeklies, and Is
ooWously\ impossible of confirmation or
denial
Cfeumstantial evidence all goes to dis
Prove the statements
I'"id salisbury has been spending his
ldeaton since Parliament adjourned. in
'I9hce. Sir Thomas Henry Sanderson
permanent under secretary of state for
Yteisn affairs and other most important
meals % the foreign office, and likewise
we RUSSIAN ambassador to Great Britain,
~. 'e Stael, have been on the continent
ior long time.
Apparently there are noein,nortart on
easements on foot England abandoned
He open-doOr policy, because Russia
e.,. eossn 'ne door in her face, as was pointed
S SrT ana retreated to the policy of spheres
''luthce, because ii is necessary 70 ap-
fri 70 nave some Chinese policy"
~ W." BRUSH ships were withdrawn from
NAiuese waters yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-26
COST OF CUBAN WAR.
Returning sDnBIards Present Most
PIteous Spectacle.


Madrid, Aug 25, p. rn.-7The Gazette
gives the Cuba war expenses from Janu-
airy 1 to June 3. as A7.369,45o pesetas.
The queen Regent presided at to-day's
cabinet council The home situation was
discussed and senor sagasta, the premier.
gave details OF the capitulation OF Manila
and Santiago and explained the manner In
which the Antilles win b. evacuated.
The cabinet council also discussed the
ton the dispatch Of funds 70 Admiral
Corvcra and to Manila for the immediate
needs Of the Spanish prisoners.
Tranquility prevails throughout the pen
iusula.
The landing of troops al corunpa con-
tinues. The men present a piic0uB spec
tacle. Eight died to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-26
TROOPS FROM PORTO RICO.
Orders Directing. Return of All
Troops Not Needed.

washington, Aug. 25.-Orders have been
issued directing Gen. Miles TO send home
from Porto Rico all troops not actually
needed for service there No point has
been designated as yet for their disem-
barkation IN the United States, but an ex-
animation of several sites is IN progress.
IL is desired to secure a healthful camp
and at the same time one where disem-
barkation can take place at once without
any delay such as occurred at Montauk
Point.
II is expected that some Of the troops
to be sent home from Porto Rico VIII sail
to-dey or tomorrow. The first arrivals
will be landed at New York city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-26
MADRID DIsGUsTED.
Surrender of santiago With Her
Defenscs Doesn't Suit Them.

Madrid, Aug. %, 2 p. m.-The newspa-
pers say the general public display con-
siderable disgust at the hasty surrender
of Santiago de Cuba, since hearing the
stories with regard to the adequate de-
fensive conditions prevailing there, told
bv the repatriated soldiers who arrived at
Corunna by the Alicante.
A special commission is now meeting TO
decide upon the question Of quarantine.
The military authorities have begun the
distribution OF arrears of pay to the re-
nntriated troOps.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-26
JAMAIcA's ANNEXATION.
The Movement Commenced Monday
RnpidIy Spreading over the island.

Kingston. Jamaica, Aug. 25.-The Amer
lean annexation movement commenced
Monday in Manchester is RAPIDLY spread
ing and finding general acceptance as the
only visible alternative 70 ruin.
The promoters OF the movement are pur-
suing "a vigorously being desirous Of
etrenethonlng the hands Of Jamalca's rep
r.sfntativo at the Burba pocs conference
thus encouraging intercolonial co-opera-
tion. The sole obstacle encountered il the
color question
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-26
AN ARTILLERYIsT SICK.
The Case Isolated and Has Not Been
Declared yellow Fever.

Galveston, Tex. Aug. 2e.-Houston de-
clared quarantine against Galveston at an
early hour this morning.
No reason rs known for II except that
there rs an artnleryist sick at Fort Point
two miles from Galveston, but the case
has NOT been declared yellow fever.
IA Is Isolated and guarded
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-26
ADMIRAL soHLEY IN NEW YORK.
He Immediately Goes Aboard His
Flagship, the BROOKLYN,

Flagship, the Brooklyn.
West Point, Conn, Aug. 25.-Rear Ad-
miral w. S. Schley started for New York
this morning, the train leaving this sta
ton at S:56 O'Clock. He was accompanied
by his son-in-law, R. S. Wortley.
The admiral, apparently, had completely
recovered from his indisposition.
Tomorrow he will be Joined by Mrs.
Schley, and. with her, will proceed to
Washington.
New York, Aug. 25.-Admiral Schley ar
rived in this city this morning and at
once went to his flagship the Brooklyn.
Admiral Schley started for Washington
about o'clock to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-26
ARRIVALS Al MANILA.
rio de Janeiro ana Pennsylvania
nench There VIII One Denth.

washington, Aug 25.-The war depart
ment has received the following:
Manila. Aug %, 1898, s:S5 a. m.-Adju-
tant General. Washington. Rio Dc Janelro
and Pennsylvania arrived 2ith, ali well:
no casualties, excepting Private Wenks,
First south Dakota, who died between
San Francisco ana Honolulu. Merritt"
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form part of the original report. Very
respectfully. W. r. Sampson,
Rear Admiral. U. s. N, Commander-in-
Chief Y. 5. Naval Force. North Atlantic
Squadron.
''To Capt. Taylor. U. 8. Battleship IN
diana, Guantanamo Bay"
Richmond planet., 1898-01-15
claims That God Showed Her.

Charlotts A. Williams. who
seneeo 70 the penitentiary for ave
years on tne cnarge OF having conspirsA
~ TOD tne GRAND fountain, United Or
uSr sono % true heformers out of abous
SooO Va enoO~Wment ~ money was on De-
cS1lDer -, sIn "a, 1897 pardoned by Governor
eItan upon bne recommendation Of
cook she was. "O"S
The prisoner always claimed that sha
vas Lnnocsnt OF the charge and that
O'ne.s hau Deen Instrumental in hav-
ing .ne DEAD man insured aod aftar.
therefor. - I~Oney
She is exceedingly bitter in har ra-
MARKS concerning Rev. w. w. Browne
whom sne held responsible in GENUINE
slon win the erAnd Worthy Sscratarv
Lor ner punishment. She claims that
5od shooed her that he would reuovs
the former from the throne.
Inc angular part about the affair 4.
ner declaration that while her pSrdon
was Deing read to her AT ahort -
o,cIock Friday, December "a. 1897 =
man drove up into the penitanr,sr~
yard ana said that Rev. BrownaSs srrss
ersl was then tsking place.
MIS- Williams resided near 0uina.s
va, and being Of an excitabIe tenne-s,, ,
ment attracted much attention nv hs.
rellglous terVor and surprising stsse-
ments. SSaoo-
Mary White, who was sentencad -,
Two years In the penitentiarv for tn
same offence was released d1rino a.
nrst part OK last year. '~