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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-27
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WEEKLY 2-TIMES-A-WEEK HA YEAR
ALGER NOT WHOLLY TO BLAME.
WAR WITHOUT PREPARATION THE
CAUSE or sANTIAGO's MUDDLE.

AlRer Not FauItIess-Amnteur soI-
diering Is Cruel WOrk-America's
New Eastern Possessions Render
the Canal Il tom
Bulwer Treaty Veto of the Canal
Construction, No Company Being
Willing to Build II without the
Ala Of n Powerful Government-Its
Great Worth In An AngIo-AmerI-
can War.
London, Aug. 26.-The Spectator will to-
morrow say: THE United States is learn-
ing with indignation the details Of what
it's troops had TO endure before Santiago.
and IS iRclnod TO make a scapegoat OF
MIR. Alger. Obviously, Mr.. Alger Is not a
Carnot, but it Is hardly fair to put all
the blame on him. The real cause of the
misery and muddle was the absurd belief
so widely entertained in America that YOU
can make war without preparation. ANA
teur soldering, especially amateur trans
port and commissariat, is cruel work"
The Spectator argues strongly for the
abolition of the Clayton Bulwer treaty
and says: "A movement must soon take
place in America which will inevitably
cause the United States to trip up against
the treaty and make vehement demand
for its abrogation. The demand, unless il
be properly understood and explained be-
forehand, might seem here unfair and un-
friendly"
The paper argues that Americas new
Eastern possession will make a canal a
necessity. The result of the treaty has
been the veto of the canal, no company
being willing to build it unless supported
by powerful government. In case OF
an Anglo-American war the canal would
give America the greatest advantage, but
such a war is not to be contemplated. IL
England should be at war with another
Power the canal IN the hands of the
Americans would be neutral, wherefore
England could quickly use It to reinforce
her Pacific feet. IL the canal should be
controlled by Nicaragua or Colombia In
case Of war, France or Russia might Sc
cure possession of 1t.
The Spectator suggests that England
Will not wait for America to ask for the
abrogation Of the treaty, but Will arrange
a treaty by which England and America
win mutually bind themselves to allow no
Power save the United States 10 make a
canal the United States TO keep II open
on equal terms with all nations at peace
with the United States
The paper says; "If the diplomats must
haYe "A quid pro uuo there are si0xen
Canadian points which might be set
against the tearing up of the treaty."
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NATIVES FIRE ON TROOPERS.
A Disturbance i'm Which Trooper
Hudson, of Utah, Was Killed.

A Disturbance i'm Which Trooper
Hudson, of Utah, Was Killed.
Manila, Aug. pa corporal and two
troopers of Battery B of the Utah Ar
tilery after disembarking at Cayite were
sent on an errand.
While passing through the streets
Trooper Hudson discharged his revolver.
1t was mere fun, but the natives in the
immediate locality were much alarmed
for the time. The natives Immediately
began firing Mounted cavalry was sent
to quell the disturbance; but the natives
misunderstood the movement and the fir
ing became general. Trooper Hudson was
killed and Corpl. Anderson mortally
wounded Troopers Laydon, Nachbar,
Connolly and Doyle of the Fourth Cav
airy were wounded.
Four natives were killed and several
wounded.
Gen. Aguinaldo has expressed his regret
at the encounter and promises 10 punish
the offenders.
a No further trouble is expected.
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PORTO RICAN TARIFF.
Cabinet Session Considers and Adj
juSts Duties on Butter.

Washington, Aug. 26.-The cabinet ses-
sion lasted about two hours to-day, and
devoted large share of time to matters
that will come before the peace commits
sion.
Another matter that was before the cab
met was the Cuban and Porto Rican tar
ifs. 1t was intended that the rates promuI-
gated some days ago should be subject to
change If Inconsistencies were found or If
any injustice had been done the people of
the islands, or if any particular trade
or industry had been Disseminated
against.
The particular question discussed to-day
was that of butter and butterine. Under
the Spanish law, butter paid a duty of 6
cents a pound and butterine was prohib-
tied Ii was decided to fix uniform rate
for butter, butterine and oleomargarine
of cents a pound for Porto Rico, and is
cents in Cuba.
Butterine, moreover, will be required to
be stamped as such.
During the meeting a telegram was re-
ceived from Gen Alger at Montauk Point,
in which he said in effect that the situa-
ton there was reasonably satisfactory.
The general win return to Washington to-
morrow.
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ALGER CHEERED THE SICK.
Joe Wheeler Gratified That the Pres
ident Will visit WikOfT.

Washington, Aug. 26.-The President has
received the following letter from Gen.
Joe Wheeler:
Camp Wikoff, Montauk Point N. Y,
Aug. 26.-President of the United States;
1 was very glad to hear that you would
visit Montauk Point very soon. The visit
of the Secretary of War has accomplished
more than I can express. He has prompt
ly corrected evils made valuable sugges-
tons given directions regarding admins
tration. In addition his personal visit TO
1.5OO sick soldiers in the hospitals has
cheered them up and it is difficult to ade-
quately convey to you The change for the
better since the Secretary's arrival. The
announcement that you will visit the SOL
diers has already added/to this improve
ment and your presence here even for a
single day viii accomplish good, the great
extent of which you can realize after you
have made your visit. Wheeler, command
ing"
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ALGEEs WORK OF INSPECTION.
Calls Attention of Those Responsible
For All Apparent Negligence.

New York, Aug. 26.-Secretary Alger re-
sumed his work of investigating the af-
fairs of Camp Wikoff to-day.
Among the first things he did was to
give attention TO granting thirty-days' fur
loughs to the men of \the Seventy-first
Regiment Volunteers andthe Second Mass
aehusetts Volunteers.
The Rough Riders are also to be grant
ed furloughs and so will the Michigan
Volunteers.
At the expiration of their furloughs, the
SeVenty-frst men Will not return to Camp
Wikoff, but 10 Camp Black, to be form
ally mustered out.
The Second Massachusetts men will re-
port at South Pennington for mastering
out after their furloughs.
Some of the sick men in the hospitals,
who are able and willing to be removed
to their homes, will be included i'm the list
of those ON furlough,
Gen. Alger has given notice that sick
regulars viii also be allowed 10 go home
on furloughs, so that within few days
thousands of the men who are now in
camp will be away to make room for
those now on the transports in Fort Pond
pay waiting 40 come ashore, and those
expected on transports yet TO come from
Santiago.
Gen. Alger, while making his rounds.
made careful inquiry on routine affairs
and whether a sufficient supply of ice and
milk had been received at the hospitals.
When he found what he considered neg
lect anywhere he plainly called to account
those responsible!
Secretary Alger to-day received a dis
patch from Adjt. Gen. Corbin in Wash
ington informing him that President Nc
hlnley could not come to Camp Wikoff
this week. The President will visit the
camp, but he as nor looked for now before
the middle or end of next week
Another transport reached the camp to-
day, 1t was the d. H. Miller, and she has
the men of the First Regular Infantry
S76 in all, on board. Twenty of them are
eick, but there were no deaths during the
voyage, neither are there any of the sick
men down with contagious disease.
There were two deaths in camp reported
to-day. In the general hospital there are
1850 patients. There are 150 typhoid pa
tents in the hospital, which is a decrease.
The number of men in the detention camp
was 236, and this is also a lower record
than yesterday.
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OPPOSED TO MAssING.
Gen. Frank DOesn't Approve COncen-
tration OF Too Many at Huntsville.

Gen. Frank Doesn't Approve COncen-
tration OF Too Many at Huntsville.
Chickamauga Park, Ca, Aug. 26-By
Sunday night or Monday the entire First
Army Corps will have gone from Camp
Thomas. The regiments that left to-day
were the Ninth Pennsylvania and First
New Hampshire for Lexington, and the
First West Virginia for Knoxville.
Brig Gen. Frank returned to-day from
Huntsville, where he went under orders
from Cen Breckenridge to inspect the
proposed camp site for the Third Army
Corps. Cen Frank expressed himself as
well pleased with the location. re thinks
Il will make a suitable camp but does
not favor the massing Of troops from
two or three corps there. This means
that Gen. Franks long experience in mill
itary affairs has proven TO him that dan
ger from fevers are due largely to put
ting 70 many inexperienced soldiers IN
one camp
THE Eighth New York Regiment started
q special hospital train from Camp Tn0m-
as 20 New York city Tonight with un-
wards Of 200 sick and convalesoont aOl-
diers OF abe regiment On board
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SITUATION SUDDENLY ACUTE.
Relations Between Sir Claude Mac
donald and China Near Rupture.


London, Aug. 27-The Pel1iu correspond
ent Of the Daily Mail says: The situation
h2s suddenly become acute The relations
between the Tsung Iii Yamen and Sir
Claude Macdonald, the British minister,
are strained to the point OF rupture. Sir
Claude Macdonald has intlmated that any
failure by China 10 observe Great Brit
aims wishes wil be accepted as a casus
belll
"In support of Sir Claude Macdonald the
fleet has been concentrated at We-Hai-
Wei and Hankow, and all the warships
under 5000 tons, have been modified ia
the Yang Use river.
"The naval demonstration Is solely di-
rected against China, as it Is semi-OHcial-
iy stated that existing relations with Rus
sia are cordial Lord Salisbury has aban-
doned the policy of the open door substi-
tuting for 1t a policy OF spheres of in
iluence. Diplomatic conferences have been
of constant occurrence within the last few
days. Lord Salisbury insists upon
tho recognition, by the other
Powers interested in China, OF the boun-
daries of Great Britains sphere Of inhu-
ence." In the same instrument whereby
Great Britain recognizes Russia's posl-
tiOn in Manchuria, Russia IS required TO
acknowledge the paramOuncy of England
in the Yang Use valley and guarantee that
our territorial requirements shall be per-
manently respected. Great Britain IS win
ing 20 drop her protest in respect to the
new Chwang Railway, but Russia Is requir-
ed to cancel her agreement with China
that the country having largest financial
interest should arbtrate in disputes con-
nected with the Peking Hankow Railway
The negotiations are confined to Pckine
The British ambassadors az st. Peters,
burg and Peking are in close communica-
ton
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POSITION WORSE THAN EVER.
violent scenes Between Sir Claude
Macdonald and VI. PnvIoR.

violent scenes betwecD Sir Claude
Macdonald and VI. PnvIo9.
London, Aug. pa special dispatch
from Shanghai says: "Violent scenes are
reported 70 have occurred between Sir
Claude Macdonald, the British minister,
and NJ. Pavlon, the Russian charge daft
fairos, owing to the latter's commanding
Tsung Ii Yamen to break its agreement
with the Hong Kong Bank under pain
OF the Cars displeasure The Chinese
are inclined to obey NJ Payloff, seeing
that the British conine themselves to
verbal protests.
THE position is now worse than ever
All the Russian ships have returned 10
Port Arthur, while the British vessels
are assembling at Wei-Eai-Wai and Che
Foo. Extreme activity prevails ashore at
Port Arthur.
THE action Of the Russians at New
Chwanq ndicates intention en- their
part 10 remain there in strong force
whether they build the Tlen Tsin Rail-
way or not"
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SUSPICIOUS CASE AT GALVESTON.
PhysIcins Differ Regarding It's Char
ncter-StricfIy Isolated.

Physicins Differ Regarding It's Char
ncter-StricfIy Isolated.
Washington, Aug. 26.-Dr. Wyman, sur
gcon general of the marine hospital SER
vice, has received official information that
a case of suspected yellow fever exists at
the artillery post at Fort Point near CAL
weston, Tex.
A difference of opinion as to whether the
case Is yellow fever exists among the ply
sicians, the marine hospital surgeon be-
iieving that 1t is while the Galveston
health officer takes a contrary view.
The strictest isolation of the case viii be
enforced until the true character of the
disease is discussed.
a telegram from the Dry Tortugas states
that the wilma has just arrived there from
Havana and has four suspicious cases of
yellow fever on board. The vessel has been
quaranuned.
These isolated cases, DR.. Wyman says,
are easily handled and he expresses no
fear that the disease will spread. The ut
most precautions are being taken in all di-
roctions to prevent yellow fever getting
foothold ia the United States.
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STAYED THE EXECUTION.
John Andersen, Ready to March to
the GaIIows. Gets "a Reprieve.

John Andersen, Ready to March to
the GaIIosvs, Gets n ReprIeve.
Norfolk, Va, Aug 26.-John Andersen,
who was to have been hanged In the Nor
folk jall yard to-day for the murder OF
Mate Saunders of the schooner Olive
Pecker on the high seas in 1897, has been
granted another lease of life by Judge
Waddell of the United States District
Court.
r. j. Morris and Hugh G. Miller, young
attorneys of this city, yesterday, without
the knowledge OF Andersen, applied for a
writ Of habeas corpus with the object OF
staying the execution Morris was orig
inally Andersens attorney, but Judge
Hughes, the district Judge, refused to ap-
point him because he represented some Of
the men accused with Andersen. The con-
tentlon to-day was that Judge Hughes
in not allowing Andersen to select his
own counsel, erred. Judge Waddel de-
MED the application, but granted an ap-
peal TO the Supreme Court, to be heard
oct 12
Andersen was In his cell with his spirit
ual advisers Revs. J. b. Merritt and J.
y. Shenk, ready to march to the gallows,
the most composed man in the jail. Some
one shouted from the window that the
Judge had granted a stay to Oct. Y. An
dersen broke down and expressed regrets
that tho end would be delayed. as he was
ready ana anxious to be with God Life
was precious, he said, but the action OF
the court did not guarantee that TO him.
He was taken to court In a carriage, and
when the prelminaries had been gone
through with he was returned TO his cell.
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COMMISSIONERS AT WORK.
No Information Of Stages Reached
Given TO the Public.

No Information of Stages Reached
Given TO the Public.
Quebec, Aug. 26.-The story of the 5r-
btraton commissioners proceedings to-
day is the same as the story Of yest5r-
day. They are at work. They say they
are making progress,
They declare that developments thus far
indicate that the questiosn which they
have undertaken 70 settle eventually will
be settled and that better and more equlta-
bic relations than ever before existed Will
finally exist between the United States and
Canada
That is all-that Is the extent to which
tho commissioners viii take the public
into their confidence. wait" they say
"for the conclusion Of our deliberations
and all win be known"
Both the American and British dele
cations have held meetings by themselves
to-day. No joint meetings will be held
until next Monday.
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DIR. Jaeger,s rrIaI.

Lynchburg, Va, Aug. 25.-The argument
IN the ecclesiastical trial Of DR. A. Jaeger,
superintendent Of the Colored Orphan Asy-
lum, was concluded to-day, the accused
speaking four hours. ana Mr. Robert II.
Scott closing for the prosecution.
The court adjourned until next Friday
for lime 40 review the evidence.
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TOOK CARBOLIc ACID.
A Lender in washington Society
Ends Her Life at Resort.

Richmond, Va. AIg. pa Winchester
special says that Mrs. A. Il. Tyssowskl,
a leader in Washington society. committed
suicide at Jordan Alum Springs this after
noon by swallowing large dose OF car
bolic acid. She was sojourniug at the
springs for her health, and il rs supposed
was temporarily insane when she took the
poison.
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SPANISH TROOPS AT MANILA.
Madrid Considering the Proper Dis
position OF Them.

Madrid, Aug. 26 6 p. m.-The cabinet
was In session again to-day. Senior sa-
gasta said the government was principally
occupied with the position Of the troops
that had capitulatcd at Manila. It would
ho better. he thought, 20 transport them
90 the Vieayas Islands than 10 bring them
homo. but the question must be- decided
bv agreement with the American govern
meut 10 depended upon whether or not
the troops were considered prisoners vi
var
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PRESIDENTS CONGRATULATIONS.
a Letter of Praise for the Work OF
the Y. VI q

Letter of Praise for the Work OF
the Y. VI. c. A.
Washington Aug. 26.-President McKin-
Icy has written the following letter con-
s'"-u!atins the Army and Navy Christian
.''uhII'ee on lis work among the soldiers
Curing the war:
Executive Mansion, Washington, Aug.
=. 45'5.-John J. McCook, Esq, Chairman
executive Committee Army and Navy
lo'l-n4''ee' New York.-My Dear Sir: I
rave noted with pleasure the admirable
o''N 'hat the army and navy committee.
~ 'Il1ed by the national committee of
ouns Mems Christian Association.
ar1 Dyeo accomplished for the physical
lrp '"l welfare of our soldiers. Hop
'''' j am, faithfully yours.
William Mckinley"
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TRANSPORTS AT MONTAUK.
Arrivals of Yucatan, Hudson and Cat
alma Reported.

alma HepOrted.
Washington, Aug. 26-The transports
Yucatan, Hudson and Catalina arrived at
Montauk Point to-day with several hun
dred men from Santiago. The arrival Of
the ships was reported to the war depart
ment tonight by Gen Wheeler, in COM
mand Of Camp Wikoff, in the following
dlspatc
Camp Wikoff, Moutauk Point, N. y,
Aug 26-Hon. Russell A. Alger Secretary
Of War Washington: Yucatan arrived
with six companies Seventh Infantry, 4s7
men; 10 sick four deaths; no contagion,
Hudson arrived with 514 troops, consist
ing of Second and Third battalions. Dis
trict of Columbia; 95 sick. no eontagion.
Mcdonald, Second Battalion, died on voy-
age. Catalina, 41O men, various COM
mands. arrived: 9 died on the voyage.
wheeler, Commanding"
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FAVOR PERMANENT OCCUPATION.
Philippines Practically Unanimous
in Their Advocacy of Americans.

in Their Advocacy of Americans.
London, Aug. 27.-The Manila corra-
spondent of the Times telegraphing FRI
day, says the military government is work.
ing efficiently in all departments.
Local business is being resumed, the wa
ter works are In operation and the Pasig
river is open.
Stringent measures have been taken to
insure the sanitation Of the citadel, which
is crowded with prisoners.
Among the American troops there have
been only seventeen deaths from illness
since landing.
There IS undoubtedly practical unanim-
Ity among merchants irrespective Of ma
tionality In favor of the permanent occu-
patton Of the archipelago by the Ameri-
cans. Nobody concciyes the rc-establlsh-
ment OF Spanish sovereignty possible"
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FLOOD IN PoRTo RICO.
bridge Destroyed and Several camps
Washed out.

Ponce Aug. pa deiuge from the
mountains to-day flooded the rivers. and
the bridge between me town and port was
destroyed. This viii prevent Gen. Niles
attending reception given ln his honor
hy Porto Hicans at the leading club io-
night. aad WILL probably cause much IN
convenience iu the transportation OF troops
who are returning home. sspesns CAMPS
were washed OUT
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MIss winnie Davis Very M.

Narragansett Pier. u. l.. Aug. &c.
Miss Winnie Davis. daughter OF jefferson
Davis. is seriously ill at the Rocking ham.
whore She has been confined 10 her bed
several weeks.
Mrs Davis Is at the bedside OF her
daughter.
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huntington wn.es Denini.

New York. Aug. &c. T. Huntington
tonight wired the Associated Press from
his summer camp az Pine Knot Racquet
Lake. ~. ". 90 the effect that the report
circulated ln san Francisco Saratoga otd
elsewhere 90 the effect that DC had been
shot. was absolutely false.
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TOO MANY ON THE oLIvETTE.
Surgeon In Charge Gives an Account
of the Voyage.

SUTHtOH III NHHTSt NINVH IN htNWUHI
of the Voyage.
Toledo, o., Aug. 26-The Commercial
will print the following tomorrow: DR..
Win Relg, surgeon in charge OF the OIL
vette on its last trip, said tonight: "The
OlIvette was certainly in a terrible con-
dition. II had more patients than II should
have had l was the only surgeon work.
ing and had no medicines for half the pa
TENTS All could do was to let them die.
As far as provisions was concerned, they
were plentiful, but not OF the proper kind
When we reached Boston many had died
OF exhaustion. / do not know who was
to blame for loading the transport In such
a manner"
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RussIA-ENGLAND COMPROMISE.

Copenhagen Correspondent Insists
That 1t Has Been Made.
London, Aug. 26-The Copenhagen cor
respondent of the Daily Mail asserts that
he is in a position to confirm the state
ment he recently made that a compro-
mise has been arrived at between England
and Russia in accordance with which Rus
sia gets on her way on the railway ques-
tion and England gets concessions in 9TH
er directions.
The agreements between England and
Russia are very satisfactory the Russian
concessions fully meeting English wishes
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Washington, Aug. 26.--Gen. Lawton's re-
port of the health condition of his troops
az Santiago to-day is as follows: Total
sick 577; total fever. 403: total new cases,
Is; total returned to duty, g. deaths, 7.
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CAMP ALGER's SOLDIERS.
''"'e G"y For RobBing the Mails.
LIKELY 10 Get Heavy Sentence

my FOR RObbing the Mails,
''N'IS I" Get Heavy Sentence.
=, ''ns'on, Aug. 26.-Geu. Goblin said
,.' mat he had received no orders look
'' the movement Of troops at Camp
or their mastering out. The prin-
'olNc among the soldiers Is the Hkeii-
%. Their being mustered out. 95 Ter
t ,..' OF the men, It is said. desiring TO 20
r III 'he weather permits, tomorrow
HIs l.st Connecticut, Third Virginia and
en- G. signal Corps viii be reviewed by
publish 'Iai court martial probably viii
r.. Do, day or two the findings In mo
.. of Private Floyd n. CAV cb,rea'i ~ ,l''i
.r 3''lng the mails The general onin-
.. .''' Cay viii receive a heavy SEN
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BANQUET TO SPANISH OFFICERS.
They Declared Roth sides Adhered to
Civilized Warfare.

Madrid, Aug 26. p. m.-The Spanish
army officers who arrived on the steamer
Alicante, which reached Corunna on the
24th inst, with the first of the Spanish
by representatives Of the Madrid press at
Corunna.
The officers declared that both the
American and Spanish nations adhered
to the methods Of civilized warfare
throughout the campaign. They conced-
ed the superiority of the American ar
tillery.
The health of the troops which arrived
by the Alicante is already greatly improv-
ed.
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montgomery. Ala, Aug. 2G--rhe dead
lock In the Fourth district was broken to-
day and CASTOR A. Robins nominated Tor
Congress by ihe Democrats.