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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-05-04
ATkINSON's CIRCULARS.
SENDING OF SUCH LITERATURE
TO PHILIPPINES TREASON.
Several Of the Pamphlets ON Way
Seized by Postal Authorities
at San Francisco

to-day of the order prohibiting the send
ing of the literature of the Anti-Imper-
ialistic League to the Philippines, said
that in his opinion the sending of such
literature was undoubtedly treasona ble
But 1 think it would be very foolish
to prosecute Atkinson and his asso-
ciates." said he. The literature might
have created dissension. among our
troops in the Philippines. That is all
we cared about, but with the prospect
of peace, We do not care much about
that now
ATKINSON UNCONCERNED
BOSTON, May 3.-Edward Atkinson
said to-day that he sees no reason why
he should concern himself further
about the stoppage by the postal au-
tholities of circulars addressed by him
to persons in the Philippines He said
he had received inquiries as to whether
he would leave the country, but would
pay no attention to them
PAMPHLETS SEIZED.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 3>-The local
Postoffice officials to-day seized some
of the pamphlets sent out by Edward
Atkinson, Vice President of the Anti
Imperialistic League of Boston. The
"A
Dewey, General H. G. Otis, General
Miller and Professors Schurman and
Worcester the latter two gentlemen be-
ing members of tine Philippine Commits
sion
Postmaster Montague had received
instructions from Washington only yes
terday to seize and hold, subject 10
further orders, any pamphlets mailed to
Manila by Edwin Atkinson. These di-
rections apply. only to third-class mat
ter. no authority being given to seize
under suspicion any letters or other
sealed matter
in accordance with these orders from
the Postmaster General, Mr.. Montague
to-day ordered a rigid inspection of all
mail lying in the Office en- route for
Manila. The search revealed the pres
ence of the printed documents which
HAD been mailed to the military COM
nanders and to the members Of the
Philippine Commission. On the wrapper
Of each, near the address, are the
words: IF not delivered within FIVE
days return to Box 112, Boston,"
In an interview in Boston Mr. Akin
son admitted sending the pamphlets to
Admiral Dewey, Generals E. S. Otis,
M. P. Miller and Professors Schurman
and Worcester. He claimed they are
simply private editions of documents
ordered printed by the United States
Senate.
Two of the pamphlets are entitled
The He'll of War" and Criminal Ag-
erosion" The third has no SPECIFIC
title, and contains copies of speeches
delivered by Senator Hoar, ex-Gov-
ernor Boutwell, and Judge Edmunds.
Postmaster Montague has ordered
that close watch be kept on the mails,
and that all the Objectionable pamphlets
from Atkinson arriving here en- route
to Manila be seized.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-05-04
table sets

Handsome Apiece table sets
of imitation cut glass, consisting
of butter dish, spoon holder,
sugar bowl and cream pitcher. >.
Il SC
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-05-04
writing paper

An unusual value is Our offer
of a box of ruled writing paper,
with envelopes to match, at. =.
Hc
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-05-04
berry sets

Entirely new line Of cut glass
and plain glass berry sets, of
neat design; bowls, zoe; berry
dishes, per set of dozen. SOC
Cut glass fruit dishes, $50.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-05-04
laundry soap

We're selling an excellent
quality of laundry, soap-the
Rex brand-at a greatly I'M
dervalue price; cakes are. full II
ounce weight; per dozen
cakes. ............2OC
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-05-04
toilet sets

Prettily decorated toilet sets
of 6 pieces; floral designs prin-
cipally; a great assortment,
ranging in price from $I.38
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ice cream freeZers

We now have a great lot Of ice
cream freezers, simple in con-
struction and rapid in their
work; quarts, $3.50; a quarts,
$I.6o; 6 quarts. $3.50
Larger sizes up to IA quarts,
if desired.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-05-04
carving sets

Ebony handled carving sets
knife and fork); blades and tines
of good quality steel. Z5c
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-05-04
gold watches

I4-karat gold filled case
watches in hunting case or open
face; Elgin sun dial movement;
a good $40 value. $O.95
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crepe paper

An unusually fine line OF crepe
paper for lamp shades and fancy
work; bright and new colorings; ;
Io-foot lengths in neat box. e.
2 &C
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-12
CRISIS MAY YET BE AVERTED.
GOOD PURPOSE SERVED BY CON-
FERENCE WITH AGUINALDO.

Meeting With Insurgents Was All
Right Under Gen. Otis InStruc-
tions-NOt Considered IA RecoEni-
tiOn of the InSurgents-OtIs Has
Large Discretionary Authority.
Object Is to Reach PenceabIe IN
derstandinE.
Washington, Jan. 11.-It was said at the
war department to-day that absolutely
nothing has been heard over night from
Gen. OTIS at Manila, touching the state OF
affairs there.
When inquiry was made relative to re-
port that there had been a meeting yester-
day near Manila of a commission selected
jointly by Gen. Otis and Aguinaldo, it was
pointed out that under the Farge dscre-
tionary authority conferred upon him by
the department, and in conformity with
the Presidents expressed instructions TO
exhaust all peaceful means of adjusting
the difficulty with the insurgents, Gen.
Otis had fun authority to adopt such
course without awaiting express permits
sion from the department His course is
thoroughly approved by the President up
to this point.
A rather interesting question is raised by
the meeting of this commission, as to
whether it does not constitute a recogni-
ton of the insurgents, but the general
opinion is that it does not the matter be-
ing one of purely Internal concern, with
which no foreign nation has right to in
terfere.
Meanwhile the meeting of the committees
has served at least to avert the crisis
which seemed to be impending in the Phil
ippnes, and there is now fair ground for
the supposition that the status quo win be
maintained. at least until the ratification
of the peace treaty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-12
TERRIBLE TIME AT SEA.
Crew of the Fanny Arthur Were
Four Days without Food.


Four Days without Food.
New York, Jan. 1l.-Steward r. r.
Lanier OF the schooner Fanny Arthur
which was wrecked while on her way to
Philadelphia from Salt Key during De-
cember, to-day told the story of the loss
of the schooner.
He and ten of his companions arrived
here on the North German Lloyd steamer
Ems. They had been rescued at sea and
taken to Gibraltar. From that port they
were sent to the United States by the
United States consul. The Arthur was
abandoned Dec. Il, In latitude 81, longitude
G5.
The four-masted schooner Fanny Arthur
sailed from Norfolk on Sept % with
cargo of coal, bound for Port of Spain,
Trinidad. She arrived there on Oct 10,
and left oct. 30 She sailed from Salt Key
on Nov TO-
The weather was rough, and four days
after the schooner sailed the provisions
ran low, and the men were put on short
rations. on Nov. is the schooner ran into
a storm, which badly crippled her. on
Nov. %, the food supply was almost gone
and each man was allowed one biscuit and
u piece of salt beef a day On Dec. the
schooner was within fifty miles of the
capes of Delaware, and the captain lay to
until morning. When daylight came the
wind shifted and the schooner was blown
out TO sea.
Shortly after midnight on Dec. II, the
fore and main masts went over the port
side with a crash. Shortly after that the
mizzen and the jigger masts fell. The
coal ran out, and rubbish and parts Of
the vessel were burned to keep the steam
pumps working. on Dec. 10 the food gave
out entirely, and from that time until
Dec a. when the men were rescued they
had nothing to eat.
"The night of the 10TH" said Steward
Lanier when our spirits were, indeed,
low, we sighted a steamer. Flashes OF red
light were burned and guns fred 10 attract
attention. The vessel came close and TO
make sure that they would understand
our situation, the captain burned signal
lights As soon as the strange vessel saw
our signal she steamed away
"Afterward, when we were rescued, the
captain found out that his signal, accord
ing to the code, meant, In distress but
need no assistance Shortly after IL
O'Clock, on the morning Of Dec. Il, we
sighted the Duchess Of York, from New
Orleans. The steamer came close, sent
out her boats and took US off"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-12
SITUATION is MOST GRAVE.
Rios Says Rebels Intend to Make an
Attack on Manila.

Rios Says Rebels Intend to Make an
Attack on Manila.
Madrid, Jan. 11.-Gen. Rios, the Spanish
commander, cables from Manila, reiterat-
ing the assertion that the situation of af-
fairs in the Philippine Islands is most
grave. The rebels, it appears are con-
centrating in the neighborhood of Manila
with the intention Of attacking that place.
Great preparations are being made for
the defense of the city. The Spanish gem
eral also asserts that the natives of the
Visayas have again refused TO permit the
Americans to land, threatening to resist
by force if an attempt is made 10 do So
The Americans, therefore, according to
Gen. Rios, have abandoned the idea of
disembarking and he confirms previous
statement to the effect that they are un-
willing to lombard Iloilo because the Eu-
ropean houses are stocked with petroleum
with the view of being set aIight by the
American shells"
Gen. Rios also alleges that the rebels
are determined to fight the Americans be-
fore renforcements arrive from the Unit
ed States.
In conclusion, Gen. Rios says Aguinal-
dos proclamation has produced immense
enthusiasm among the rebels"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-12
PRESIDENT NAMES CHoATE.
Distinguished Lawyer to Go to the
Court of ST. james.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE President to-
day sent 10 the Senate the nomination of
Joseph II. Choate of New York to be am
bassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary
to Great Britain
Joseph Hodges Choate was born on Jan.
p, 1882, in Massachusetts, and is the son
of DIR. George Choate. He was graduated
IN 1852 from Harvard College and two
years later from Harvard Law School
After years study ih a Boston office,
he was admitted to the bar in 1855.
In the same year he entered the office of
Scudder q Carter in New York city, but
soon left and entered the office
of Butler, Evarts & Southmayd. He aft
erward formed a partnership with VIII
liam II. Barnes, but in 1859 became a mem
Der of the firm of Evarts Southmayd &
Choate.
For the last ten years Mr.. Choate has
been generally acknowledged TO be the
leader of the New York bar and has ap-
peared in hundreds of celebrated cases
where his iuency of wit, and his searching
cross-eXaminations brought him consid-
cradle success.
Mr.. Choate's political career practically
began in 1856, when he took the stump for
Fremont Since then he has been known
as an ardent Republican, though he has
never held Office. At times he has not been
in touch with the party organization.
Mr.. Choate was president of the state
constitutional convention in 1894 From
1873 to 1877 he was president of the Union
League Club of New York city, of which
organization he has always been an active
and influential member. The present name
of the law firm of which Mr.. Choate is
member is EVarts, Choate & Beaman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-12
RIVAL KINGS MAY FIGHT.
Not Believed That Mataafa Has Been
Made King of Samoa.


San Francisco, Jan. 12.-The officers of
the steamer Mariposa, which arrived to-
day from Australia, discredit the cable
from Australia stating that Mataafa had
been elected King of Samoa
''The Januin on which the news was
supposed to have been carried to the
nearest cable station" said Capt Hay
ward of the Mariposa, "had left Apia a
day earlier than we. When we left Sa-
moa no king had been elected Both Ma
taafa and Malietoa claimed to have been
elected, and the CHIEF justice was to give
a decision three of four days after We
left
Whichever way the decision went, trou-
BILE was expected as the followers of each
candidate vowed that they would fight if
the other chief was made king. The ma
tives were coming into Apia by the thou
sands, while the Mariposa lay there. Ma
taafa has a following of about 10000 war
riors. while Malietoa has only about 5000.
They were all getting up their weapons
and getting ready for a fight.
THE British man-of-war Ringlove and
the German gunboat Buzzard were in port
and ready for an emergency. When we
were there 1t looked very much as though
there would be fighting over the kingship
before il was all over and done with"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-12
CAUCUS NOMINEES CHOSEN.
West Virsinia's Legislature Is PO-
IiticnIIy Close.

Charleston, w. Va, Jan. 11.-Both
houses met at noon. The Republicans
elected Senator Marshall president of the
Senate, and the other caucus nominees.
In the House the Democratic caucus
nominees were chosen. 1t is understood
the war senators" will be seated in the
Senate.
Gov. George w. Atkinson's message to
the Senate and House of Delegates was
an elaborate document on state affairs.
The Governor praised the part of West
Virginia in the Spanish war, but express
ed no preference on expansion. He rec
commended an eight-hour state law.
The House, as organized has thirty
seven Democratic and thirty-four Repub-
lican members, and the Senate seventeen
Republicans and nine Democrats. When
the contested seats are settled there will
be a Republican majority of one on joint
ballot.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-12
LONDON is DISAPPOINTED.
Temporary Occupation of Philip
pines Not Approved.

pines Not Approved.
London, Jan. 12.-Most of the morning
papers comment to-day upon the situation
in the Philippines, drawing the inference
that Senator Foraker's remarks in the
Senate chamber yesterday were made by
him as the spokesman of the President,
and expressing disappointment and their
disapproval of a possible REIMBURSEMENT
of the Philippines by the United States.
The Times says;
Senator Foraker appears to leave the
subject in an unpleasantly ambiguous
state. It Is in the Philippines that the new
system of government will be brought to
a test, and no resolutions passed in the
Senate can solve the problem.
"The claims of the insurgents to national
recognition can hardly hold water, but
there is no power in the world that would
be so much embarrassed by the raising
of a question of this sort as the United
States
"To announce that the occupation Of the
Philippines is only temporary would be
scarcely prudent. Although some prece-
dents are furnished in our own policy dur
ing the last twenty years, the results are
unsatisfactory All the governments of
the continent have acquiesced, willingly
or unWillngly, IN the tact thdt the ISL
ands. with all their advantages and re-
sponslbilities are American acquisitions,
and they are bound to hold aloof except
in the incopceivable event Of the failure
Of the American government"
The Standard says 1T is little start
ling to find the liberators Of Cuba en-
gagged i'm suppressing youthful republic,
which claims the sacred right Of self-gov-
ernment. Yet to withdraw would create
another Cuba off the coast Of Asia, for
which naval nations would scramble"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-12
WOULD BE A LONG FIGHT.
FiIipinOs Say Americans Can Not
Fight Wen in the Tropics.

Fight Well in the Tropics.
London, Jan. 12.--The Berlin correspon-
dent Of the Standard says that Prof
Blumentritt, Aguinaldo's representative
there, writes to the Tageblatt, as fol-
lows:
"The Americans, being addicted to drink
are less able to fight in the tropics thp~
the sober Spaniards. A guerilla war could
be kept up for six or eight years during
which the inevitable conflict between the
powers in Eastern Asia would afford the
Fihpinos a chance.
"All the Jesuits and Benedlcilnes are
at liberty; only the members of the other
orders have been kept prison
ers. The former are now pro-
American, because American rule
affords the only hope of retrieving their
fortune. Hl-treatment OF prisoners is Sc
verely punished while nuns are not mo-
Tested. most of them being natives.
1.-THE Americans imagine they can buy
the insurgent army for $3,00Ool0, but the
.Fnpinos anticipate that an American par
ty Inspired by Washinglon's spirit viii
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-12
PARsON DOYLE CONFEssEs.
Admits His Part in the Murder of
LYdia Bracher.

Louisville, KY, Jan. ia special from
Mumfordville, KY, says:
1t now seems that the murder of Lydia
Bracher, who died as the result of a
criminal operation over year ago, will
be avenged by the law.
Last week. Prof. Mcclure, a well-known
educator of this section, was convicted of
performing the operation and given a life
sentence in the penitentiary.
To-day the Rev. Gregory Doyle, who
was the author of the girls shame, and
who is on trial here for murder, admitted
on the witness stand his part in the crime,
endeavoring as much as possible to lay
the blame on Mcclure, who has been con-
victed.
The news of the confession created a
sensation, as he was formely one of the
most prominent divines in Hart county.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-12
PopE WRITES re BISHOPS.
would Like to Give Another Proof
of His Feelings.

London, Jan. 12.-The Rome correspond
ent Of the Times says;
"The Pope, in a letter to the American
bishops Of the Latin race dated at Christ
mas. convokes council to be held during
the coming year at Rome.
His holiness observes that he has long
wished to give them another proof of his
feelings for them, and has been consider
ing seriously how best to benefit the Lat
lus who occupy the greater part of the
New World. We grieve. he says, that IN
ne condition IN which we are now, we are
unable to entertain you In Rome as we
would.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-12
NOT TO SPANS ADVANTAGE.
Suffering From the Delay I'm the
Philippine Question.

London, Jan. 12-The Madrid CORE
spondent Of the Times says:
1T is not to the advantage of Spain that
a settlement in the Philippines is delayed
The fact is fully realized that Spanish
shipping is suffering from the uacertanty
as well as the interests Of religious or
ders, who property is ct stake, and many
Of whose members are prisoners.
It is not true that the Spanish COM
manders have been ordered to give the
Americans trouble. Spain desires to bury
the hatchct.
"A scheme is being seriously discussed
for the government of the Philippines by
an International company, or by three
companies, lake the British South Africa
companies, which would be more. accepta-
bic to the natives than the rule OF the
United States. and would preserve Span
ish investments without loss Of markets
in the archipelago"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-12
TWO KILLED, ONE WOUNDED.
Fatal Results of street Duel Near
Cleveland, Miss,

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 11.-In a street
duel at Boyles, near Cleveland, Miss, to-
day. two men, DR.. Harris and Mr.. Allen,
were killed, and a Mr.. Dougherty fatally
injured by John. Hace and Frank Will
liams. Allen was a by-stander. The trou-
BILE was the result of an Old feud.
No further particulars are obtalnable
as the telegraph Office is closed for the
night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-12
EXPRESS TRAIN KILLS -FOUR.
WestbOund Train Was Moving on
the EastbOund Track.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. n.-Four persons
were run down and instantly killed by ex-
press train, No. Is. near Larimer Station
on the Pennsylvania Railroad, twenty-five
miles east of Pttsburg to-day
The dead are: Mary Miller, Thomas Mil
Ter. Albert Wilson, Walter Brown.
The train dashed into the group of un-
fortunates at fun speed and the bodies
were terribly mangled.
On account of a freight wreck near Lari-
mer, it was necessary to switch the west
bound passenger trains to the east bound
tracks. The express was running at full
speed, and the engineer blew The whistle.
but the alarm was unheard as the vic
TINS evidently thought that the train
would run on the west bound track as us
ual. They were all residents of Larimer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-12
SPAIN DON'T WANT TO SELL.
sHsastn Says the CaroIipes Are Not
on the Market.

London, Jan. 12-The Madrid CORE
pondent Of the Daily News says:
''Senor sagasta denies that any negotia-
uons are in progress for the sale Of the
Carolines, remarking that the previous
consent of the Cortes would be necessary
This is not to be taken, however, as lndi-
cation Of any intention TO sell. The pre-
mier intends TO convoke the Cortes as soon
az the United States has approved the
peace treaty."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-12
TILLMAN KILLED IN A DUEL.
Boosted of Having Struck a German
officer.

London, Jan. 12.-The Berlin correspond
ent of the Daily News, says:
I'm duel at Mezt on Monday, Lieut..
schlckmann Of the Bavarian Infantry,
shot and killed Herr TilFmann, civilian.
I'm accordance with the Emperors de-
cree duels are allowed only in exceptional
cases. and by the consent Of the court of
honor Tfllmann, who was showed off the
sidewalk by some officers last May, struck
one with stick and boasted Of it in the
restaurants.
THE court of honor decided that as he
was a member of a wealthy family he
could give satisfaction, and selected Lieut..
Schlickmann TO represent the regiment.
The father Of Tnlmann vainly appealed to
the police to stop the duel"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-12
FIFIELD DECLINED HONOR.
Chief Justice Ross Becomes Senator
From Vermont.

Montpelier, Vt, Jan. 11.-Benj. F. Fiheld,
to whom Gov. Smith rendered the appoint
ment of United States senator to succeed
the late Justin S. Morrill, notified the Gov
ernor that owing to family reasons, he was
compelled 10 decline the honor.
The senatorship was thereupon rendered
to Jonathan Ross of 81. Johnsbury, chief
justice of the Supreme Court of Vermont,
who has accepted the appointment, resign
ing has Office as chief justice.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-12
stin Balloting in California.

Sacramento, Cal. Jan. 11.-Senators and
assemblymen met in joint session to-day
TO vote for United States senator Yester-
day the houses voted separately but the
combined vote to-day showed but little
change.as a result Of twenty-four hours Of
strife on the part of the candidates. 1t
is impossible to predict the winner.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-12
Clarke to succeed Himself.

Cheyenne Wyo., Jan. ia senatorial
caucus held this evening by the Repubn-
cans resulted in the selection Of c. d.
Clarke for United States senator to succeed
himself. The vote for senator will begin
on Tuesday. Jan. "a. Tue Republicans have
q large majority in the legislature.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-12
WARM FIGHT IN NEVADA.
RumOr That Guns Would Play a
Part Is StOutIy Denied.

Carson, New, Jan. 1.-THE senatorial
contest for the seat now occupied by Will
liam NJ. Stewart is being vigorously waged.
The ruuors to the effect that the parti-
sans of both Stewart and Congressman
Newlands have imported gun fighters and
desperados to take part in the fight is
strenuously denied by principals and fol-
lowers. Predictions as to the probability
of personal encounters at the meeting of
the silver state central committee to-mor-
row are likewise dlscredited
A number of the members of both houses
arrived to-day,'and a caucus IS announced
for SUNDAY night.