The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-13
PROTESTS ARE POURING IN.
NEW YORK'S ALDERMEN SHOW
SYMPATHY FOR DREYFUs.

Held IN 10 ENTER n
PrOtest-simiIar steps Taken in
Many other Places in America.
New York, Sept. 12.-The board of al
6ermen to-day adopted unanimously and
without discussion these resolutions on
the Dreyfus verdict:
whereas, since the last session of the |
municipal assembly intelligent people of
the world have been startled by the re-
mort of the conviction of Capt Dreyfus,
and
Whereas, we feel that his conviction
was unjust and not sustained by the re-
nortcd facts and testimony; now, there
fore,
Resolved, That the municipal assem-
bly, extend to Capt. Dreyfus its sincere
sympathy, and further,
Resolved That in the interests of jus
tice and humanity and republican institu-
tons. we express the hope that the great
wrong be corrected to the end that truth
and justice shall prevail"
Trip to France Called Of.
Chicago, Sept. 12.-Indignation over the
outcome Of the Dreyfus trial has caused
party of over 700 Chicagoans who were
gong to the fair in body to abandon
then trip. Louis Halle, who is the treas
urer of the party and who since the scheme
was inaugurated a year ago, has been
receiving weekly remittances from those
who proposed going to-day issued notices
10 the members to call at his Office and
get their money
Immediately after the verdict in the
Dreyfus trial Mr.. Halle commenced recev-
ing letters from members of the party,
saying that under no circumstances would
they visit France. So many of these let
ters were received that meeting of the
executive committee was called and it
wos deemed advisable to call the entire
trip off.
All Creeds Took Part.
Washington, Sept. 12.-About 1000 per-
sons attended mass meeting at the Ma
sonic Temple tonight to protest against
the verdict of the Rennes courtmartial in
the Dreyfus case. The speakers includ-
ed all creeds, Hebrew, Protestant and
Catholic.
After number of addresses the meeting
adopted a set of resolutions affirming be-
lief in the innocence of Dreyfus, condemn
ing The proceedings of the courtmartial,
and pledging those present TO use every
lawful and proper means to prevent the CO.
operation of tnis country in the Paris Ex-
position.
Jamaica's Strong Protest.
Kingston, jamaica, Sept. 12.-The Oldest
inhabitants here declare that never since
the Indian mutiny has Jamaica SO spon-
Il taneously and eXcitedly responded to any
world incident as to the Dreyfus verdict
As a protest against il, a movement has
been started to adopt the proposal to boy
A colt the Paris Exposition.
Ii would be almost impossible to de-
scribe the attitude of contempt of the
White and colored, Jewish and Christian
population alike, which the newspapers
faithfully reflect
May Withdraw Exhibit.
Boston, Sept, 12.-At a meeting of the
Bos on school board tonight the follow
ing order was passed unanimously: That
work in preparation for the school exhibit
4 a. the Paris Exposition be suspended as
4 lar as possible, and that the committee
Gu the Paris Exposition be requested to
4 consider and report upon the advisability
oil resembling the votes of the board which
provide for the exhibit
Increase of Applications.
New York, Sept. 12-At the offices of
me United States commissioner of the
Iars Exposition it was said to-day that
there had been no evidence at that office
lhat any exhibitor will withdraw from
4 tne exposition in consequence of the Ver-
act in the Dreyfus case.
Applications for space were more nu-
"erous to-day than for some time.
Would Want Its Name Changed.
Louisville KY, Sept 12.-About 500 peo-
PIE gathered at Music Hall this evening
10 participate in an expression of sym
/ pd'hy Tor Capt Dreyfus. Resolutions de-
nouhelhg the verdict of the courtmartial
were adopted and addresses were deliy-
reI by gentlemen of local prominence,
among them Rev T. T. Eaton, Baptist
minister, who said if justice were denied
Dieytus he should be in favor of changing
ule name of Louisville
After Esterhazy's Blood.
Beleyille, Kan, Sept. 12.-BelIeville Gill
aens stand ready to subscribe $50 toward
paying Capt Thomas Phelan's expenses TO
LONDON to publicly insult Count Ester
nay and will double the subscription if he
Nils him in a duel.
Fhe-an is the Kansas City broad swords
man VINO yesterday mailed a challenge TO
tue Frenchman.
British Columbian Protest.
Vancouver, b. c., Sept. 12-The British
Soumbia government is being urged to
notify the French authorities that il viii
% ~. make an exhibit at the Paris Exposi-
uoA II the Dreyfus verdict is allowed to
stand.
Drcyfus Society Organized.
Chcago. Sept. 12-The Dreyfus Move
u,ul Auxiliary Society has been organized
TsIe' an hundred Jews becoming members.
M, A. Zuhn was elected president and
o"mlttees to secure subscriptions ana
vahers for mass meetings were appoint
boycott Is Expected.
Ioronto, Sept. PA meeting of the
Iuadian commissioners of the Paris Ex-
ros'uon has been called for tomorrow at
lava. 1t Is expected that In conse-
',uce of the result of the Dreyfus trial
WIS may be taken at the meeting to
yG9tt the exposition, especially by the
'0sAsh-speakins people
kansas City Takes Action.
Kansas City, Sept 12.-By unanimous
,e lhe Kansas Cay Board of Trade
ur0P1ed resolutions denouclng the proceed
Cn winch resulted In the conviction of
Oapt. Dreyfus