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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
MERCEDES WARM WELCOME.
SPANISH TROPHY HAS FINALLY
BEEN DELIVERED.

Much Din and Noise as She Passed
Up to the Norfolk Navy Yard
Thousands Witness the Procession
Through the HRrbOr-She Stin
shows the Effect of Heavy Shot
Which struck Her-The Merritts
Given a Receipt.
Norfolk, Va, May 27.-Amidst the boom
ing OF cannon and the screaming of steam
whistles from tugs, bay steamers, ocean
liners, the captured Spanish cruiser Reina
Mercedes arrived in port this afternoon,
and accompanying her was a fiotilla of
thirty six tugs. all profusely decorated in
flags.
Cannon saluied as she was towed
through the harbor and the tug boats
kept their whistles in an almost continu-
Gus scream from the time she rounded
Lamberrs Point until The navy yard was
reached.
IL was perfect din-as noisy a welcome
as could possibly be desired. Thousands of
people witnessed the procession through
the harbor, they being all along the water
front on both sides of the river and upon
housetops. She was given a tumultuous
welcome as she came up the harbor A
wealth of flags and bunting were flying
from the escort! Every craft tied down the
whistle lever. and there was Babel of
siren notes. The Mercedes was saluted by
every passing steamer and acknowledged
each greeting with a blast of her whistle.
The vessel carries on her deck a small
engine used for pumping out her bilges,
and to this has been attached a Whistle
made out of 6-inch shells.
Cheerd by the Jackies.
The monitor Amphitrite is lying off Hos
pital Point, and when the trophy came by
the United States Jackies swarmed up In
the rigging and let loose three cheers,
which could be plainly heard on both
shores, which were lined with thousands
of people from surrounding cities and
states.
Slowly the procession, amid deafening
noise, moved up to the navy yard, where
are the monitors Terror and Puritan, the
cruiser San Francisco, the training ships
Essex and Alliance, besides other war
vessels, and the crews aboard these gave
three mighty cheers as the Mercedes was
towed up 1t took considerable time TO
make the prize fast to the wharf, after
States government Capt. Seymour local
agent of the Merritts, receiving a receipt
for the vessel,
A fact which inpresses one on first go
ing aboard the Mercedes is the great
amount of woodwork on her. but while
this exposed her to imminent danger of
fire from American shells, it is noteworthy
that she is the only one of the Spanish ves-
sells which was not set on fire.
The ship was grievously mangled by the
shots which ploughed their way through
her and still shows their effect on her.
One of these shots, said TO have been 12-
inch from the Texas, struck the Mercedes
on the starboard quarter, just behind the
forward sponsor on the main deck, and
burst when about three feet inside the
ship.
The Mercedes has eight torpedoes aboard
her and two Hontoria 5-inch guns, one of
which is jammed with solid shot
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
HARRISON CALLED ON LoUBET.
Ex-President Had "A Warm Welcome
Extended Him in Paris.

Paris, May H.-Former President Har-
rison, accompanied by Gen. Horace Por-
ter, United States ambassador this morn
ing had an interview lasting twenty min
utes, with NJ. Delcasse, minister of for
eign affairs The interview was of the
most cordial character.
This afternoon Mr.. Harrison and Am
bassador Porter called upon President Lou
bet. After a ceremonious introduction the
former and the actual Presidents dropped
all formalities and conYersed in the most
friendly manner upon topics of interest 10
the two countries.
Regarding the peace conference. Mr..
Harrison said to an Associated Press re-
porter that he thought the principal object
for which il had been called would not
be obtainable, but that some form of ar
bitration or a step toward its adoption
may be the outcome of the meeting
EX-President Harrison and Mrs. Harri-
son have accepted an invitation to the par
liamentary dinner to be given by President
Loubet on Monday next
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
HE WILL HAVE ANOTHER TRIAL
Dreyfus Almost Certain TO he Taken
Back TO France.

Paris. May 27-Early this afternoon 1t
was rumored that the president of the
civil section of the Court of Cessation, M
Ballot de Bauprle, had reported to the
president of the Court of Cessation, M
Mazeau, in favor Of revision of The
Dreyfus trial, and sending the prisoner
again before a courtmartial.
This, later in the day, was confirmed by
direct statement that the president of
the civil section had so reported TO the
president of the Court OF Cessation.
1t is believed the report is practically
certain to be accepted by the Court of
Cessation, and means that Dreyfus will
be brought back to France and retired
From the president of the Court of Cas-
salion, the Dreyfus report win pass into
the hands of the procureur general. NJ.
Manau.
The proceedings in the case will be pub
lic although the greater part of the court
room has been reserved for ticket holders.
The procedure viii consist of the read
ing of the report of NJ. Ballot de Beau
prie, followed by speech by Maitre Nor
nard, counsel for Nine Dreyfus, and the
address of the public prosecutor. NJ. Ma
nau. The court will then retire 10 de-
lberate upon a verdict, which it is ex-
pected will be rendered on Friday or Sat
urday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
WAS A HARMONIOUS SESSION.
Decision in the McGiRert Case Con-
sidered IA Wise One.

sidered Wise One.
Minneapolis, Mimi. May 27.-The elev-
enth annual assembly Of the Presbyterian
Church adjourned this afternoon to meet
next year In st. Louis
This assembly has been. on the whole,
very harmonious one. The McGlffert
debate was at times somewhat acrid, but
fully 90 per cent. of the members OF the
assembly will go to their homes rejoicing
over what they consider the wise ana
magnanimous decision arrived az In the
matter of Dr. McGiffert's heresy
The assembly has disposed of an i'm
mense amount of business, and much of Il
is of a very important nature. Only one
overture is to be sent down from the as
sembly TO be passed upon by the 229 Pres
byteries, and that is a proposition to SUBJ
stitute an entirely new chapter for chapter
Is of the Book of Discipline.
The last hours of the assembly were
packed with statistics and facts about
the church. The accounts of the trustees
of the church showed $S40,447 In their
hands, an increase of $126, 1853 since year
ago
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
MACARTHUR WANTS MACABEBEs.
NAL Dfgsles of the Minnesota Regi-
ment Died at Manila


Manila, May 27.-Gen. Macarthur is in
IaVor OF the experiment of enlisting the
Macabebes against their old enemies, the
Tagals.
A delegation of the leading Macabebes
mas visited the general, and its spokes-
man read an address assuring the Amerl-
can commander of the friendship of the
Macabebes and of their willingness to
transfer their allegiance from Spain TO the
United States. They complained that the
Iagals murdered them and burned their
villages. and they asked 10 be protected
ana to be given arms to protect them
selves
The Macabebes have greatly assisted in
posting the Americans on the country and
the positions of the enemy.
Gen. Macarthur wants to arm 100 of
these men and use them as scouts, and if
the experiment should prove successful
ne would enlist more of them.
Volunteers Are Wanted.
Bal. Gen. Otis has issued orders inviting
volunteers to re-enlist for six months, ac-
cording 10 the act of Congress bearing on
the matter.
The United States transport Morgan
City, which left San Francisco April 25,
with 900 recruits for various regiments
here on board, has arrived and will pro-
coed to Iloilo.
Maj. A. M. Diggles of the Thirteenth
minnesota Regiment, who was wounded in
the head while reconnoitering May s. at
a point near San Miguel, and who was
brought 10 hospital here, is dead.
Col j. d. Miley of Gen. Lawton's staff.
has been appointed collector of the port
of Manila
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
WORK AT PEACE CONFERENCE.
Lord Rosebery's PhiIosophic Talk
on MiIIionaires.


Copyright. 1890, by the Associated Press.)
London, May H.-The holidays have
brought stagnation in politics. Most OF
public attention has been directed to The
Hague conference and the Anglo-Ameri-
can commission.
The papers warmly approve of the uni
son OF the work of the American and
British delegates at the conference, and
interest In Il Is quickened by the proml-
nence Unexpectedly gwen 10 the arbitra-
ton question, especially in view of M.
deStaafs reversing the order Of the points
submitted from that OF the circular of the
Russian minister of foreign affairs, Count
Muravleff, giving arbitration the first
place, and containing only a minor refer
ence to disarmament, which was at flrst
blazoned as the main purpose of the con-
ference.
The Cars scheme presented on Friday
is very elaborate and detailed while the
American project is attractive on account
of It's busness-like brevity and simplicity.
The Daily News correspondent al Tho
Hague. says 1t appears 20 give a satisfac-
tory solution Of the problem presented by
the Car, and that Great Britain of course.
will support the American project.
Rosebcry ON MfIIionaires.
Interesting speeches were delivered this
week BY Lord Rosebery. John Morley and
Sir Michael Hicks Beach, chancellor of the
exchequer The first named, after whim-
sical suggestion that The -peakers of the
two parties should change for time, the
Conservatives addressing Liberals, and the
Liberals addressing Conservatives. thus en-
abling the public to hear both sides, spoke
Continued on Seventh Page.l
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
AMERICANS OCCUPY JOLO.
1t VIII BE Necessary to Eject a Cap
ture of ZambOanga.

ture of zambOanga.
Manila, May 27.--The Spanish steamer
Leon XIII, landed the Twenty-third Regi-
ment on the island of Jolo and took on
board the Spanish garrison, the Ameri-
cans paying the Spaniards the usual hon
o-R.
The steamer then proceeded to Zamboan-
ga. The troops there were put aboard the
Leon XIII, the Puerto Rico, the Uranos
and Doshermanos, and the three last nam
ed sailed for Spain. The insurgents agreed
not to mOlest the Spaniards during the
evacuation.
The Leon XIII entered Manila harbor in
the evening with her flags flying at half
mast in honor of Gen. Montero Rios, and
with the officers of the garrison and their
families on board.
The insurgents, At is reported, were in
possession of zamboanga when the Span
iards left, and ii will be necessary for the
Americans to recapture the place.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
YALE ourRowED THE CADETS.
New Haven Boys Had Advantage OF
Weight and Training.

Annapolis, Md, May T.-The crew OF
Yale University's eight-oared she'll out
rowed the naval cadets to-day over a two
mile straight-away course and crossed the
line liz seconds ahead of the Middies. The
crews got away together.
The superior weight, and better training
Of the New Haven boys, however, soon
demonstrated their superiority. and the
visitors steadily increased their lead to the
finish. Yale crossed the line in ten min
utes and q seconds, with the cadets sew
eral lengths astern.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
BoNAPARTE HAS DECLINED.
why He VIII Not BE an Omcer oi
Anti-ImperiaIist League.

Boston, May 27.-Charles J. Bonaparte
Of Baltimore, who was recently elected a
vice president of the Anti-Imperalist
League of this city, has written letter
10 the organization, declining to accept
the professed distinction on the ground
that while he does not agree with the
President OF the United States IN his Phil
ipppine policy as he understands Il, as
the country is at war with Agunaido and
his followers, he is not willing TO take
any part in an agitation which may have
some tendency to cause a public enemy
to persist in armed resistance, or may be
at least plausibly supposed as having this
tendency"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
CUMMINGS SPOKE AT cowpENs.
First Celebration ON the Battlefield
Since 1856.

Charleston, s. c., May 27.-The revolu-
tionary battlefield of Cowpens in Spartan
burg county, this state, was the scene Of
a big celebration to-day
Amos j. Cummings of New York made
the leading address, which was national in
scope. He was followed by Congressman
Stanyarn Wilson, Latlmer and Finley, who
made short addresses. The Rev. j. d.
Bailey gave a description of the battle.
This Is the first celebration on the bat
tlefield proper since 1856. though Congress
appropriated money and a monument was
unveiled in the neighboring town of Spar
tanburg in 1881 to Gen. Daniel Morgan and
the vetors OF the Cowpens
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
on On property in tho island is about sl.5ls,-

on property in the island Is about Sl51S,-
900.
The whole amount collected was ex-
pended in assisting the cause of Cuban
independence, leaving a small balance
which is being applied to repatriation Of
INDECENT Cubans and executing other in
structions of the assembly.
IN reference to the Cuban bond story,
Is. /. Guerra, treasurer Of the Cuban del
egation, appeared before the committee on
foreign affairs of the House and Senate
and testified fully on the subject. Every
thing concerning the administration of
Cuban affairs is comprehended in the ar
chiyes and my accounts, and all of these,
as l have already said, will be dealt with
as may be deemed proper by the Cuban
government when established"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
pr. Emory AIfred GRAND nend.

Louisville, May H.-Dr. Emory Alfred
Grant, an eminent surgeon and in former
years a well-known educator, died at his
home in this city yesterday Of heart dis
ease, aged rs years. DR.. Grant devoted
his attention particularly TO the treatment
Of deformities, and was so successful In
this line that he attracted general atten.
ton from the medical world. He was the
first one 70 practice this branch of sur
gerry in this country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
THREE BIG CORPORATIONS.
Articles Representing $2O,OO0,0O
Filed in New Jersey.

Trenton. N. j., May H.-Articles of in
corporation Of the United States Glucose
Company, with an authorized capital of
5000, ,OOO were filed with the Secretary
of state to-day. The company is author
lied to manufacture sugar starch made
from corn, maize or other grains.
Articles were also filed by the Spanish
American Mining Company, with an au-
thorized capital Of $10,O00,O00. The COM
pany is TO do business in Cuba.
The Goodson Graphotype Company, with
a capital of 5000, 900. also field papers
of incorporation. The company will cast
lines Of type.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
WILL SUPPORT HENDERSON.
WiscOnsin's Delegation Acts ON the
SpeaIkership.

Milwaukee, Wis, May 27.-wisconsln's $
delegation in Congress, numbering ten
members, will support the candidacy Of
David B. Henderson of Iowa In the COM
ing speakership contest.
This decision was reached at a confer
ence of all the members of the delegates
at the Hotel Pfster this evening.
The action OF Wisconsin, II is claimed
by the Henderson men present at the con-
ference, means the election of the Iowan
as speaker. 1t is asserted that Minneso-
tn, Michigan and Ohio will follow suit.
and with their votes and the pledges which
Col Henderson has from Eastern men,
bers he viii have seventy votes. or within
a score of enough to elect.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
PARIS is PROBABLY LOST.
Another Effort to Float the Steam
ship Was UnavaiIing.

Falmouth, May 27.--Another supreme ef-
fort to float the Paris was made this even
ing, but resulted in failure.
Six tugs were made fast to the steamer,
hawsers and anchors were put out astern,
the chains from which were attached 10
the steam winches on the stranded steam
Snip.
The propeHers of the Paris were 'hen
driven at full steam astern, but the efforts
were unavailing.
After an hours straining the main haw-
ser broke, and the TASK was abandoned
until tomorrow evening.
The hope of floating the Paris is grow
ing faint.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
WILL DE AN INVESTIGATION.
stranding of the Paris TO BE Taken
UD by the officials.

Washington, May H.-The treasury de-
partment has notified the International
Naviga ton Company that il intends 10
hold an inquiry as soon as practicable into
the stranding of the Atlantic liner Paris,
and the company has replied, offering the
government every assistance in its power.
The maximum penalty which can be i'm
posed by the inspector general for respon-
sibility for accident is the revocation Of
the license of the guilty persons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
COL. GARDENERS SUDDEN DEATH.
Engineer of Atlantic Coast Tine Ex-
pired at Denmark, $. G.

Wilmington, N. c., May N.--Col. Flem-
Ing Gardner, chief engineer of the Allan
tic Coast Line. died suddenly this after
noon at Denmark, s. c., where he was su-
perintending the survey ana construction
of a branch road Of the Coast Line. Al
though SO years Old. he continued actively
az work up 10 yesterday. He served in the
Mexican war, and in the early part OF the
war between the states was on the staff OF
Cen. ]. a. Early. lie was a native of Vir-
ginia
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
RAILROAD is REsPONsIBLE.
CorOner's Jury Acts in the Famous
Heading Accident.


Heading Accident.
Norristown, Pa. May 27.--The Norristown
and Pottstown juries which have been
Jointly investigating the cause of the fatal
wreck on the Reading Railroad at Exeter
lo-day rendered verdict holding the
headlns Railroad Company primarily re-
sponsible for the accident, which occurred
TWO weeks ago and resulted in the loss of
tWenty-mne lives, and injuries to over
htty pers )ns.
Inc jury holds the accident was due to-:
Having never established a modern and
adequate system of communication be-
tween signal stations and the main office.
Dlspatehlng trains at too short inter-
vas falling to provide a sight and color
Jest at least once a year for employees re-
quifea 10 distinguish colors on signal
DoaFas at a distance, and failure to re-
qufe signal towermen and crossing watch
Hlen TO carry accurate timepieces.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
THE ZEALAND WILL BE RAISED.
'Sei Disappeared in n storm
Eighteen Years Ano.

0sN'nsourg, N. Y, May 27.-The pro-
i.''. '.' @eaiand' which disappeared after
,''''"s Fort Dashouse in Storm eighteen
,4'S ago. has just been found by divers
-' were searching Lake Ontario for the
ne, " "alker Of the Montreal Transporta.
MA Oohpany, sunk last fail. The Zealand
~. tNe st. Lawrence river. ana was
'Teeu rs with pork and iron.
ra,.s5 S!eamer remains intact and win he
s5s ne ,., ne wreckers claiming ownership.
4e was valued at $4,000. ~
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why the Attempt Failed.

Cove Rock, Cornwall, May 2S.-The at
tempt made yesterday to float the Ameri-
can Liner Paris failed chiefly on account
of the leakage of engine room tanks.
The sea is smoother this morning, ana
the damage to the steamer is apparently
not increasing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28

washington, May 27.--Among the volun-
teers who served during the war, and
who have been appointed lieutenants in
the marine corps, are John f. McGill and
n. f. Rittenhouse, both of Virginia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
APpoINTED TOBACCO EXPERT.
A Quincy, Fla, Man Named TO Go to
the Paris Exposition.

washington, May H.-M L. Floyd Of
Quincy F.a., has been appointed tobacco
expert of the division Of soils Of the agri-
cultural department He win collect and
arrange the leaf tobacco exhibit al the
Paris Exposition. and will soon visit the
principal tobacco district to collect the ma.
terial.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
WISCONSIN'S SEVERE STORM.
Railroad Track Washed Out and
Traffic Is Suspended.

HalltOdu lrncA Washeu Out ana
Traffic Is Suspended.
Milwaukee. Wis, May 27.-Chippewa
and Eau Claire counties. Wisconsin, were
visited last night and to-day by one or
the worst storms of rain and hail in the
history of that section.
Chippewa Falls reports that two miles
of the railroad track on the Wisconsin
Central was washed out at Howard. and
In Chippewa Falls all railroad traffic has
been suspended.
Last nights south-bound trains from
Minneapolis and st. Paul are tied up at
Colfax and Chicago and Milwaukee trains
are held here
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
QUIET IN THE sULU ISLANDS.
United States Troops Have Relieved
Spaninrds There.

Washington, May H.--The following dis
patch has been received at the navy de-
partment:
Manila, May 9.-Secretary of the Navy,
Washington. Information has been re-
ceived from the commander of the Cas-
tine that the Spanish troops had been
Withdrawn from San Boangan, Philippine
Islands on May a. Information has been
received from the commander of the Hele-
ma that the United States troops had
relieved the Spanish troops at Sulu on
May 20, saluted each flag; all quiet there.
Barker
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
AT cAsTELAR's FUNERAL.
Minister storer VIII Represent Pres
ident Mckinley

Mddrid May T.-President Mckinley
has telegraphed TO Bellamy storer. United
States minister at Madrid, TO represent
him at the funeral OF senor CASTELAR,.
The body arrived here at 5 o'clock this
morning. There was great demons iration
at the stations along the route 10 this city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-28
FAVORABLE TO ARBITRATION.
United states Proposals to BE
Brought Up This Week.

Brought Up This Week.
The Hague, May 27.--Andrew D. White.
the United States ambassador to Germany
and chief member Of the American dele
cation to the international peace confer
ence, announced yesterday that he would
bring forward the United States arbitra-
ton proposal next week. The details of
the proposition were not completed in
time for yesterdays sitting.
The principle of arbitration being ad-
mitted, The discussion yesterday turned
upon the question of the permanence of
the arbitration tribunal. to which a care
full canvass shows a majority of the com
mittee is favorable.
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THEY WILL ACCEPT NO MONEY.
But Santa Clara Cubans VIII Sur
render Their Arms.

sagua la Grande, Province of Santa
Clara, May 27-The generals Of the Gu
bans in this district met here yesterday.
adopted anti-Gomez resolutions. agreed to
disband their commands and to cause their
arms TO be surrendered to the alcades, but
TO accept no money for them.
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RAILROAD TO GO ON THE BLOCK
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
VIII Soon BE Sold.

Cincinnati, May 1.-Judge Thompson of
the United States Court to-day issued an
order for the sale Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Southwestern Railroad, now in the
hands of receivers. The decree is by the
consent of all parties interested. The sale
will be held at Cincinnatle
The property is to be offered In parcels
and as an entirety The lowest bid to be
received as an entirety is sa,5OO,OOO
The logical purchaser of the property is
the Baltimore and Ohio keilway.