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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
ABANDONMENT OF THE TERESA.
Court Holds That Commander Bar-
ris WAS In No Wise to blame.

ris Was In No Wise to blame.
Washington, Dec 6.--The findings of
the court of inquiry concerning the aband-
onment of the Infanta Maria Teresa dur
ing the storm of oct. %, were made pub
lie to-day.
The findings are summed up in the
statement that the court finds The aband-
onment was no; due to any fault or
negligence on the part Of any officers OF
the navy, and that the court does not
think any further proceedings should be
instituted
The vessel was pronounced TO be in ut
condition for the voyage to the United
States in reasonably fair weather, but
could not be called seAworthy in a gale.
Il was stated that Commander Ira Har-
ris did not take charge OF the Teresa until
after the decision Of Capt Chittenden of
the Merritt Wrecking Company TO aband-
on her
This settles the contention advanced be-
fore the meeting of the court that Com
mander Harris exceeded his authority In
taking charge of the cruiser. The trans
fer Of the ships company form the Teresa
90 her consort, the Merritt, is charac-
terized as a sklllful accomplishment in
view Of all the circumstances. Lieut.
Harris conduct under the trying con-
ditous is to be eommended.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
PRAISED AMERICAN DIPLOMACY.
sir Edmund Monsoon Speaks of the
Originality Of the Americana.

sir Edmund Monsoon Speaks of the
Originality of the Americans.
Paris, Dec. 6.AAt the silver jubilee BAN
qjet Of the British Chamber of Commerce
fere this evening, the British ambassador,
or Edmund ]. Monson, referring to the
new diplomacy" which is said 10 have
come into fashion during the past year,
sad ii was chiefly due to the enterprise
oi the press, but also that it was in a meas
uFe due to mother country innovations
and to the originality OF the American
HInd-ever restlessly watching to improve
eFerything-which will perhaps end by i'm
proving the dipiomatists of the old school
ADDED:
am quite ready to acknowledge that
''eie ls much good In. the particular in
ovation occupying my mind at the pres
"l moment. America has invariably sent
,' hng-and the liuest representatives OF
.'f intellect and culture. and / think W.
"'y attribute 10 no little degree The hap.
~ aeFelopmcnt OF the friendly feeling be-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
WANTS STAR ROUTE EXTENDED.
Judge AdamsOn Looking After Pos
tai Facilities i'm His District.

Washington Dec. 6-Judge Adamson
called al the postofice department to urge
several extensions of the star route SER
vice in his district. He made a special
plea in behalf of the citizens in the town
of CarroIton. who are deprived of proper
mail facilities.
Under the present system the people of
Carrollton do not receive their daily mail
with The morning papers until late in the
evening. Postofice officials have promised
to take The matter under advisement. and
Judge Adamson is confident that better fa
ciliues viii be provided by the establish
ment of star route 10 Caironton.
Judge Maddox has notified the postmas-
ter general Of the vacancy in the post
office at Annedale. in Lloyd county. and
requested the appointment Of A. j. Bracy
to fill the vacancy. Judge Maddox called
at the postoffice department today ana
the change will probably be made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
TO BE IN CUBA IN TWO WEEKS.
WAR DEPARTMENT TO HURRY THE
SEVENTH ARMY CORPS.

Ouartermastcr Bellingcr Instructed
to see That There Is No UnavOida-
BILE DcIaN-Transports which VIII
Carry the TrOOps-WhoIe Corps to
he in Cubn by Dee. 2O--Third GeOr-
gia Omcers Assured That the Reg
iment VIII so to Cuba.
Washington Dec. 6.--The war depart
ment has issued orders for the movement
oc the Seventh Army Corps TO Cuba, and
the quaNermasters department is making
preparations to complete the transporta~
ton of the regiments to Havana by
Dee. 90
The transports Roumania, Michigan,
Panama and Mobile will all be at Savan-
nah this week and viii convey che troops
of the Seventh Army Corps. The follow
ing telegram to the quartermaster general
from Depot Quartermaster Bellinger, who
is arranging for the embarkation at Sa-
vannah, states conclsely the new features
OF the movement and the plans for emf
barkation:
Referring TO your telegram OF this
date do-day) had previously consulted
with Gen. Lee. The following are the
arrangements: First North Carolina on
Michigan, Second Illinois on Roumania,
one Hundred and Sixty-hrst Indiana and
Fourth Virginia on Noble. Transporta-
ton Of four regiments with division hos
pital and signal corps divided between the
Michigan and Roumania: division and
brigade headquarters on Mobile. win in
spect ana report upon her (Mobile) as
transport. Lees corps headquarters on
Panama Doubt materially whether you
can gain anything by sending troops from
here via Tampa on Florida and Whitney
(plant Line). Ii would take both boats
20 carry one regiment, time taken i'm load
ing regiments here, unloading and loading
at Tampa, and unloading at Havana
would cause considerable delay Time
from Tybee Roads to Havana OF ship MAX
ing twe.ve knots two days and two hours;
ten knots, two and a half days Sug-
gest shipping freight which might delay
unloading troops at Havana by Florida
and Whitney Perhaps this will be
cheaper, and cause less delay in return
ing ships for troops for Havana. II trans
ports listed for this service are not de-
iayed too long at Havana, Lees entire
corps should be transported direct from
this point to Havana before the 20th in
stant Understand from Gen Lee that
authority has been granted for landing OF
troops at Havana docks, instead of Mari
ianao'
Quartermaster Belllnger has been In
structed to see that no unavoidable de-
lay is occasioned and that the movement
is effected within as short a time as pos
sible
Some OF the officers Of the Third Geor-
gia Regiment are apprehenslve that their
entire command viii not be ordered to duty
in Cuba. They are anxious for foreign ser.
vice and to-day they telegraphed TO Wash-
ington inquiring whether the original ord sr
assigning them to Cuban service would be
carried out. SO anxious are they for ac.
tive service that they Offered to 20 TO
Manila or Porto Rico, If they are not ie-
quired in Cuba. They were Informed thai
the original order stands, and they win
shortly join their Georgia comrades in
Cuba.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
WANT NO COLONIES.
The Anti-ExDansiOnists Are Already
Rampant in the sennte.

The Auti-EXDanSiOnists Are Already
Rampant in the senate.
Washington. Dec. 6.-The first note of the
anu-expansionlsts was sounded IN the Sem
ate to-day by Senator Vest of Missouri.
Senator Vest introduced joint resolu-
tion declaring that. under The constitution
the federal government had no authority
TO acquire colonial possessions, to be gov
erned as such; but that all. territory &C
quired by the government except such as
may be necessary for use as coaling sta
tons. correction Of boundaries and similar
purposes, may be acquired with the pur-
pose of organizing territories, suitable ul-
timately for admission into the union as
states.
MIR. Vest announced his purpose TO ad-
dress the Senate on The resolution at an
early date. A brief discussion Of the nav
gation laws was preelpitated by the con-
sideration of a bill amending those laws
by the addition OF a provision chat foreign
built vessels, wrecked in the United States,
purchased by citizens OF this country and
repaired TO the extent Of three-fourths Of
their value. shall be subject to forfeiture
if they engage subsequently in the coast
wise trade of the United states. The SEN
ate, at 80 O'Clock, adjourned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
ELEVATOR FALLS WITH A CRASH.
Director Griffin Instantly Killed and
Others Dangerously wounded.

Others Dangerously Wounded.
New York. Dec. 6.-An accident to the
elevator in the eleven-story building at
Pine and Williams streets, occupied by the
United States Fire Insurance Company,
to-day resulted in the death of one OF
the company's directors, the probably IA
tai injury Of another director, and the
serious injury of third insurance man.
Several other members of the directo-
rate of the United States Fire Insurance
Company, who were in the elevator at
the time together with other passengers,
miraculously escaped.
Walter N. Griffin, secretary and director
of the company, was instantly killed
Thomas w Caldwell of Morristown N.
j., also a director of the company, re-
ceived compound fracture of the skull,
and is not expected to live. He is now in
the Hudson street hospital.
George H. Smith, head of the firm of
Smith & Hicks, fire underwriters, was in
jured about the head and body.
1t is not definitely known whether the
elevator fell first from one of the upper
floors, or whether the superstructure sup
porting the elevator fell on top of il from
the roof OF the building. There was a
iarriug sound. then a crash. The cables
snapped, and the counterweights, half a
dozen in NUMBER, and weighing from 60
to 20 pounds each. descended, bounding
from side to side of the shaft. They crash
ed through the roof of the car.
one of the weights struck Secretary
Griffin on the head, crushing it in. An
other struck Director Caldwell a glancng
blow on the back of the head, fracturing
the skull and exposing the brain I'm
dervriter Smith was struck by the torn
cables and debris.
The elevator man. Dennis Sullivan, had
presence Of mind enough to throw open
the lower gate just as the first crash
came. and the other passengers in the car
were able to get out of the cage in time
TO save themselves.
After the accident Sullivan was arrest
ed. and is held awaiting the action of the
.coroner's inquest. 1t appears from state
nents made by Manager BelknaD of the
Otis Elevator Company and from others
in the building that this elevator had been
inspected ten minutes before the accident
occurred, and pronounced absolutely safe
Manager Beiknap could not advance any
theory as to the cause of the accident.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
FARMERS NATIONAL CONGRESS.
Delegates Welcomed 20 Fort Worth
by officials.

by Officials,
Fort Worth, Tex, Dec. 6.-The opening
OF the eighteenth annual session of the
farmers national congress occurred to-
day.
Acting Mayor John Henderson welcomed
the delegates, and was responded to by
Secretary John NJ. Stahl of Chicago Gov.
c. A. Cuiberson addressed the congress-
speaking manly on the wonderful aerl-
cultural growth OF Texas, its relation to
the other industries OF the country and
the world at large. President Hoard's an
nual address than followed.
Senior Miguel Romero, representative
from Guatemala, addressed the congress
on the progress of agriculture in his coun-
try. He said the principal products were
coffee, cocoa and sugar cane.
Secretary of Agriculture James A. Will
son was unable to be present, and wired
his regret. saying his presence here
would conflict with his engagement at
the peace jubilee at Atlanta, Ga.
Booker T. Washington of Alabama spoke
tonight on the Negro question. His adj
dress was well received.
The sugar beet Industry was the princl-
pal question discussed by the congress to-
day. Representatives. from Eddy, ". NJ,
presented the subject before the congress
in concise manner. The results thus
far show the industry 10 be profitable and
reasonably sure.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
SCHOONER WHITE A TOTAL Loss.
Her Crew OF seven Men Supposed 10
Have Been Drowned.

nave neen DfDWned.
Philadelphia, Dec. G.--The British steam
er Gallina, Capt. Frankland, which ar
rived here to-day from Teneriffe brought
news Of the total loss at sea Of the we'll
known Jonesport schooner Bertram NJ
White, whose crew of seven men Is miss
ing.
The White was passed IN latitude 39:10
longitude $3.50. on the morning Of last
Saturday. Part OF her cargo Of lumber
was still on deck, also the small boat
which was stove in. The main and miz-
zen masts were broken off near the deck
There was no sign Of life on boardsor IN
the vicinity.
The Bertram ". White, in command OF
Capt Kelly, left Jacksonville with about
100000 feet Of lumber for this port on
Nov. 2S. She was S94 tons register, 145
feet long, 35 feet beam and u feet deep
70. J. White Of Jonesport was her own
cr.
The Gallina felt the fury OF the storm
for six days. during which her engines
were damaged, and her men had almost
abandoned hope OF reaching port
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
CONFIRMED IN WASHINGTON.
Judge Day Instructed to Hasten the
Conclusion of Peace.

Washington, Dec 6.-The advices from
Paris to the effect that it might be rea-
sonably presumed that the peace commits
sioners will be ready to sign a treaty of
peace within day or two is fully con-
frmed here.
1t is learned that the Presidents instruc-
tious to Judge Day were to hasten the
conclusion, and 10 that end the American
commissioners have been authorized to
limit the treaty closely TO the protocol
points, leaving other matters, such as the
acquisition of a cable station and naval
stations to be dealt with hereafter
1t is possible that the treaty of peace
may be submitted to Congress even before
the Christmas recess. 1t is believed that
it will make a speedy treatment of the
convention in the Senate, to limit the peace
treaty to the points of the protocol.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
RErERRrD no COMMITTEES.
-
House DispOses of Presidents Mes
sn<e and Adiourns.


Washington, Dec. 6.-The House was in
session less than half an hour to-day,
when the deaths Of Representatives North
way of Ohio and Love Of Mississippi were
announced and an adjournment was taken
until tomorrow out Of respect 10 their
memory.
The customary resolution for the dlstri-
button of the Presidents message to the
several committees having jurisdiction was
adopted, and the deficiency bill carrying
the appropriations for the extraordinary
expenses OF the army and navy from Jan
to July j. 1899. was reported and will
be taken up by the House tomorrow
The report of the Hawaiian commission
transmitted by the President, was laid be-
fore the House and referred 10 the COM
mittee on territories, together with a bin
offered by AR fHtt TO carry out the rec
concentrations OF the commission.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
GERMANY on THE MESSAGE.
Only CursOriIy Refers 10 Anglo
American Understanding.

Berlin, Dec. G,-The National zeltung.
touching on President McKinley's message
says:
THE message generally is couched In
moderate terms and does not indicate an
anticipated intention to force an entry into
International politics"
The Tageb.att points out the contrast be-
tween the Presidents message and pro
life demonstrations of the British states
men," and says the message only cursorily
refers 10 the Anslo-American understand
ing"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
ONE KILLED, FIFTEEN INJURED.
Ammonin Explosion ON the Hospital
ship Bay State.

New York Dec 6.-An explosion of am
monia on board the marine hospital ship
Bay State to-day, as she was lying in a
slip on the Brooklyn side of the upper bay,
killed Robert Twiss and seriously injured
fifteen other men. The accident occurred
in the ice making pant on board the ship.
The Bay State is owned by the war de-
partment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
TO ASK HIS ROYAL BIGHNEss.
Virginia Masons Want Albert Ed
wnrd at WashinEton Celebration.

Richmond, Va. Dec. 6.-At meeting Of
the grand lodge of Virginia Masons To-
night. the celebration Of the Washington
centennial was taken up. It occurs on
Dec. "A, 1899
IT was decided 10 extend an invitation
to be present to his royal highness. Albert
Edward. grand master OF Masons Of Eng
land. The ceremony win be in solemn
commenloration of the death Of Washing
ton, and Will be under the auspices Of the
grand jurisdiction of Virginia, assisted by
those Of other states. President Mckinley
is expected to take prominent part IN the
ceremonies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
MONEY FOR ARNy AND NAVY.

First of the Deficiency Bills Report
cd 10 the House.
Washington, Dec. 6-The first of the
appropriation bills, covering deficiencies
for war expenses, reported to the House
to-day, carries for the war department
ana military establishment sG0,7 ,5s9; for
the naval establishment s5.5Gs, S5s. total
of $66, ,29OS92
This amount, however Is reappropria-
ton Of funds heretofore allowed, but not
available after the close or the present
year. The unexpended balances Of these
war funds are estimated at s9lsl6 lG5. of
which tho war department balance is SCI =
2l6,26l, and the navy balance $33652, $685.
The balances, therefore, are considerably
more than will be reapproprioted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
no Look Into wnppoo Creek.

Washington, Dec 6.-Senator Tnlman and
Capt. Phillips had an interview with Sec
retary Alger to-day relative to the pro-
posed bridge over Wappoo creek. In view
Of the protest made by Capt. Phillips and
the boating interests along the creek. the
secretary has ordered a suspension of the
work until an officer can be sent to make
a further investigation of the situation
and report Maj. Ruffinl is now in charge
of the work
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
CLEVELAND N 4 coLLIsiox.
Btnedict's Yacht Runs Into Trans.
fer Float or the battery wall.

New York. Dec 6.-The steam yacht
Oneida, having on board her owner, L.
c. Benedict, and ex-Presid5nt Grover
Cleveland. was in collision with a trans
fer float off the Battery wall in the upper
bay to-day.
The yacht, which sailed on yesterday
from Norfolk had her bowsprit carried
away. Messrs. Cleveland and Benedict
landed at the battery, and The yacht con-
tinued on her way up the East river.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
Monument TO sailors Of the Maine.

Washington Dec. 0--senator Hale to-
day introduced Joint resolution author
izing the Secretary Of the Navy 10 erect a
monument in Havana Cuba. to the mem
ory Of the sailors and marines who lost
their lives by the explosion OF the Maine.
The b.ll Is recommended w the nagy de-
partment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
WEEDS Earl or sTRAFFoRD.
Mrs. Samuel j. Colgate Marries an
English NobIeman.

New York. Dec. 6.-Mrs. Samuel ]. Col
gate was married to-day to the Earl Of
Suafford. The ceremony was simple on
account of che recent death Of Prince Ed
ward Of saXe-Weimor, first cousin of the
Earl, and few persons other than re.a-
tives were present. The Earl and Count
ess of Stranord left for Washington,
where they will spend few days. They
sail for England on Tuesday next. The
present Countess is the daughter OF the
late Samuel Smith of New Orleans and
widow of Samuel J. Colgate Of Jersey
City
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
Death of the President of the New
York Produce Exchange.

New York, Dec. 6.--James Niece. pres
ident Of the New York Produce Exchange,
was found dead in bed to-day al his nome
in North Plainned. ". J. He was about
70 years OF age and was very wealthy.
lie was at his businsss as late as yester-
day. but when he returned last night. com
plained OF a pain about the heart
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
TRIED by CITIZENS.
They Declared Two Negroes Guilty
and Executed Them.

Shreveport, La. Dec. 6.--After an or
derry trial lasting several hours by the
committee of citizens Of Benton, Il was
decided that two negroes. Hearn and
Richardson, who were under arrest there
we're guilty Of the murder of Larry Vance.
and they were at once taken TO the place
Of execution, half a mile north or town.
where they we're hanged by citizens. Both
died game. The crowd was very orderly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07

Dallas, Tex, Dec. 6-Sherim CabelI to-
day received news that ex-Sherin J. High
Of Morris county had been kEed by
negro named Joseph Thomas. A mob has
formed at DnlnEerleid TO take the negro
1rom jail and lynch him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
INVESTIGATION NEAR AN END.
War Commission Way he Through
Before Christmas.

Washington, Dee. GA member Of the
war investigation commission, in speaking
tonight on the work Of that body, ex
pressed the opinion assuming that the
commission did not visit Porto Rico ana
Santiago, that all the testimony would be
in hand by the Saturday before Christmas
and possibly a week earlier.
The opinion is confidently expressed that
the commission will be able TO submit its
report to Congress late In January or ear
by in February. The commission held an
eXecutiVe session
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07

Havana Dec. G.--The Florida East Coast
Railway Companys steamer Miami arriv-
ed here at 7:25 this morning from Miami.
Fla, on her initial trip on the new route
between Miami and this port
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
oLAYToN ~ AMBASSADOR.

MiniEter to McHIoo 60 he naiscd q
Grade in the DIPLOMATIC Corps.
Washington, Dec. 6,--The President to-
day sent 90 Congress thc nomination Of
Powell Clayton of Arkansas 20 be ambas-
sador to Mexico, senor Romefo, the form
er Mexican minister having been raised
TO the rank Of ambassador, Minister Cay
tons promotion followed under an act of
Congress.
The President also sent. 20 the Senate a
number of appointments made during the
recess. They include those Of Secretary
Hay. Assistant Secretary of State Hill,
the Hawaiian commission. the Paris com
missioners, and q number OF consuls
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07

Bremen, Dec 6-The British steamer
Micmac, which arrived here on Dec. /
from Brunswick via Norfolk, lost thirty
bales Of cotton washed off her decks while
on the voyage,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07

Washington, Dec. 6.-Senator Hale, Of
Maine, chairman OF the naval affairs com
mittce. introduced bill to-day to revive
the grades Of admiral and vice admiral
Of The navy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
THE LoBELIA FLoATED.
Mishap 90 the Steamer 10 he Invesu-
gated To-day.

Charleston, S. c.. Dec. 6-The steamship
ing, after having been partially lightened
OF her cargo. The vessel came back to
her dock here unlnjured, having suffered
no serious injury while aground on the
north breaker outside the jetties. The
mishap to the ship will be thoroughly in
vestlgated by the harbor commissioners at
a special meeting 10 be held tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
NEW HILLS INTRODUCED.

Provision for the Redemption of
UncanceIIed Rcvenue Stamps.
Washington. Dec. 6.-Among the bills
introduced in the House to-day were the
following:
by Mr. Otey Of Virglnia-To amend the
war revenue act by directing the Secretary
OF the Treasury to redeem at their face
value AZ revenue stamps sold and not
cancelled.
establish a term OF the Circuit Court for
Newberne and Elizabeth City. N. c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
AN ADDITIONAL AFrRONT.


Madrid, Dec. G-The semi-ofiiclal Lib
eral regards President McKinleys mes
sage as an additional affront by a dis
courteous conqueror." and adds.
The whole country viii protest against
the repetition Of the calumny in regard to
the Maine"