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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
War Expected at Any Moment.

dispatch to the lines from Pretoria
says: 1T is generally expected that a
state Of war Will be proclaimed at any
moment. President Kruger granted me
an interview today and declared ha had
done all possible for the sake of peace
lie had accepted Mr. Chamberlain s
own ol1er OF common inquiry. but Mr.
Chamberlain deliberately broke the
thread of the negotiat tions. troops were
massed on all SIDES and war was forced
upon him. 1t was impossible To accede
TO the dispatch of the 18th. such =
course would have given the land and
the people into the hands of strangers
AS II was, his seven years proposition
would, according 10 the field cornets
books, enfranchise 90. 600 persons. which
was more than the whole number of tho
ola purghers, yet not one has come for
ward 10 take il. The Outlanders never
really wanted The franchise. From the
hrst they refused to become command
ees and registered themselves as aliens
Afterwards, Lcrd Loch secured exemp-
ton on che same terms as the Portu-
guese."
He wished to Indignantly deny Mr..
Shamberlain's charge that he had bro
Ken his promise made during the dis
cusslon previous TO the Pretoria con-
Verrlon OF 1891 that he would treat new
Immigrants equally with the old bur
ghers. He had always been ready to
treat them so and they had always re-
fused
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
No Prospect Of Peace.

In conclusion. / asked If there was
sun possibility OF peace. No he re-
plied' after pause. unless the other
slue wlil do something TO make peace
possibleS "
me correspondent adds that perhaps
Is worth pointing out that the COM
Ilanoee, or law in question, did not
arise until 1894 after the franchise had
Deen restricted by the law Of 1891
Whlch makes IL difficult TO see why the
FORMER should account for the latter
squadron of British cruisers is
gathering at Cape Town. Advices from
uhe interior OF South Africa indicate
tnat thus far the natives are quiet ana
there is no sign OF trouble. This Is re-
assuring as VI was feared some Of the
tribes In Zululand and elsewhere were
becoming restless.
Ihe arrivals at Durham, Natal. from
.he rand are diminishing Tents have
peen pitched on the beach TO accOmmo-
uate the refugees. Ii is announced from
MN pefley that former mayor has
caHed meeting OF Irishmen 20 protest
AGAINST the action OF their cOuntrymen
91 nome. who, he says. are laboring un-
Ger misapprehension i'm supporting
the cause Of tyranny in the Trans
vaal."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
WILD EXCITEMENT ON
COTTON EXCHANGE.
New Orleans Operators Paralyzed by
Liverpool Observation-Disclosures
Suspended--ErrOr rlade.

New Orleans. Sept. 29--Intense ex-
citement prevailed on the Cotton Ex-
change here today and the directors
Of the exchange met and suspended
business. The New York market was
closed today and the only quotations.
this morning to guide the local inves-
tors were from Liverpool. The market
had scarcely opened when the opera
tors became paralyzed by the advices
that clicked over the wires. They
showed futures advancing tn leaps and
bounds. In half an hour the reports
showed that the Liverpool market had
Jumped nearly a cent. The whole ex-
change went wild. the excitement
spreading 10 the crowd about the doors
OF the building.
AT 10 o'clock a meeting VI the direc-
tors was called and prompt action was
taken suspending all business opera
tors are unable TO explain the tremen-
e-4us illmp and the common belief on
the flopr Is that the wires have been
tapped and that a gigantic swtndling
game IL afOot somewhere. Private
cables are going to Liverpool by doz-
ems seeking Information.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
BurgherS Concentrate Near Natal bor-
der---An Important Meeting Of
the British Cabinet Council.

London, Sept 29.-The meeting of the
British cabinet. on whose delibera-
tions practically hangs war or peace in
South Africa. began at ! O'Clock this
afternoon. President Krugers reply To
the last note from the imperial govern
ment has now been received and will
be the pivot OF today's discussion. The
dispatch from Cape Town cabled 10 the
Associated Press is given the leading
place in the afternoon papers. While
ii is too brief 10 give an adequate idea
Of the Transvaa's attitude. the impress
sion it produced was rather favorable
than otherwise.
The crowds began to gather in the
vicinity of the foreign office as early
as ii O'Clock. The home secretary, Sir
Matthew White Ridley was the first
TO arrive. Mr.. A. j. Balfour. the first
lord OF the treasury. came down from
Scotland and Lord Salisbury came from
Hatfield They reached Downing
street shortly after noon.
Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain, the secre-
tary OF state for the colonies, drove TO
the colonial office at 1915 p. m. As he
passed through the crowd assembled In
Whitehall he was greeted with cheers,
which were renewed when he alighted.
A large force OF police was stationed
about Downing street and perfect or
der was maintained.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
Crowd Eeglns 10 Gather.

AS the morning advanced the crowds
on the ferry boats bound from Staten
Island became enormous. Most of the
people carried field glasses and :ele-
scopes. A special detail of police was
depfoyed along the Staten Island shore
opposite the warships
The naval parade was not 10 move
until ! o'clock. Launches darted from
vessel TO vessel. carrying officers and
ran from the snlps TO the naval dock
and back carrying provisions When
"colors" was sounded the shore OF Sta
ten Island at the hills back of ii were
black with people. and they cheered
heartily as the flags We're raised
shortly after s o'clock the auxiliary
crulstr Scorpion arrived and gave the
admirafs salute of IL guns
Riverside Drive was crowded early,
few people appearing for the best
view points as early as O'clock. Near
ly all carried lunch baskets. Excursion
boats from cities along the Hudson,
including Albany and Troy. came down
the river with heavy loads OF passen-
gers. All saluted as they passed Grant 8
tomb and the floats were much admir-
ed by the passengers.
Some upstate regiments came in
early in the morning. They arrived at
Weehawken and were brought across
to Thirty fourth street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
Extended by Mayor Van Wyck
on Behalf of New York City.
magnificent Water Pageant in New
York Harbor-- More Than a Million
Watch the Parade.

New York. Sept. 29.-Long before
sunrise this morning the blue jackets
on Admiral Deweys flagship We're hard
at work, washing down DECKS and pre-
pairing the flagship for the most mag
nifrcent naval demonstration that has
ever taken place in an American port
Like activity was in progress on the
other sea fighters riding at anchor be-
low the Olympia.
The scene was a glorious one as the
suns rays glistened on the white sides
Of the big vessels and the black hulls
of the small ones. The members Of the
Olympia's crew. fearing TO disturb the
slumbers Of their commander, moved
quietly about the ship and the AN
chor watch" was set in silence. The
marines paced their posts noiselessly.
The weather could not have been
more beautiful. Thera was scarcely
cloud in the sky. IL was pleasantly cool
and there was a light breeze from the
south, just strong enough To straighten
out the flags.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
ARTILLERY Reserves Called Out.

There is great activity at the war Of
hce at Pretoria. The artillery reserves
have been called out. the arrangements
10 defend the frontier are now COM
plete and the work of equipment is pro-
ceeding rapidly. The burghers are
congregating in the towns ready to
Join their commanders who. howev-
er. have strict orders not 10 approach
too near the frontier and to avoid a
collision with the British forces. The
Boer forces are gathering at the bases
of action short distance from the
border such as at Harrsmfth. Volks-
rus, Vryhed and Bremersdorp.
Telegraph communication between
Cane Town and Pretoria has become
strangely delayed during the past
couple OF davs
a telegram received today says two
batteries Of field artillery and five hun
dred burghers have started for Volks-
rust and that another five hundred men
go there TODAY
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
WHI1TEM0RE MURDER CASE.
tghJ Witnesses Summoned 10 Tss ify al The IT,
q~si Which VII eegn Moad1L

Yarmouthport, Mass. Sept 29.-State
Detective Letteny. who is i'm charge OF
the case against Eddy Ray Snow. who
is charg, with the murder OF James T.
Whfttemore. is completing arrange
ments FOR an inquest which Is 10 begin
at 10 O'Clock next Monday. Eighty wit
nesses have been summoned
Snow. who Is still I'm the county iail
at Barnstable does not appear TO be- a.
unconcerned az he was one week ago.
IL Is said that he occasionally has its
OF weeping
" Is understood there will be no pre-
liminary hearing Of the case and after
the inquest II Will be presented to the
grand jury which comes i'm October 10.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
Dewey Goes on Deck.

Admiral Dewey made his appearance,
on the Olympia shortly after O'Clock
in undress uniform OF blue. Quite a
number of vessels Of various kinds were
lying beside the flagship and he re-
ceived a warm greeting. All of the
yachts at the anchorage grounds were
decorated with flags and bunting and
were ready for the parade early in the
day. All the merchant shipping in the
neighborhOod OF the squadron is deco
rated with flags.
A battalion Of the First New Hamp-
shire Regiment from Manchester ar
rived i'm this city this morning and was
quartered In Harlem. The battalion is
under Ghe command of Lieutenant Col
onel Knight. IL will march i'm the pa
rade tomorrow and will return home
Sunday afternoon. Barly this morning
600 men Of the Fifth Ohio arrived I'm
eleven cars over the Jersey Central rail
road under the command OF Col II. T..
Zimmerman and Lieut.. Col II. III. Pond.
Latter one battalion Of the Washington
Light Infantry arrived from Washing
ton I'm light marching order. They were
under the command OF Major Jesse X.
X. Lee and We're accompanied by Col.
NJ. T. Trail OF the Second Regiment.
District Of Columbia, Captain A. II.
Robbins Of WASHINGTON and Paymaster
Sidney +. Wash,ngtn naval reserves.
The two floats. Peace and Victory.
were anchored Off Grants Tomb. short
rv after O'Clock this morning. The
foat Victory which was damaged yes
terday by tug rocked about like an
eggshcll and there was doubt as 20
whether the float would be able to
hold her place until after the parade.
At 1890 the head. wings and arm OF
the statue Victory on the foat Victory.
which had been weakened by the coll
llsion of yesterday. were blown off by
the wind and dropped into the river.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
Military Activity Continues.

In the meanwhile dispatches from the
Cane continued the story of military
activity in the Transvaal. Natal and
Cape Colony. The Beers are concen-
trating i'm the country contiguous 10
Natal where the first outbreak of hos
tilities is likely to occur. Large con-
t!ngents of burghers are converging
from various parts ON this probable
battlefield. The excitement continues
at fever-heat. The commandant gem
eral has issued a notice ordering the
commanders 20 assemble at a specified
spot on the Natal border. The COM
manders from Krugersdorf. whose
burghers checkmated the Jameson
raiders, will embark on trains for the
front Ter tnnioht
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
Mayor Van Wyck Goes Aboard.

The Sandy Hook arrived at the
Olympia at 10:45 a. m. The Olympia's 3
launcn put. off TO the Sandy Hook. but
the mayor could not get on board, the
deck being too high. The police boat
Patrol saw the trouble the mayor was
in and she steamed up alongside the
Sandy Hook. The mayor then stepped
aboard the Patrol and walking across
her deck. then boarded the launch. The
launch put off for the Olympia and
steamed up to the starboard side. The
mayor ascended the ladder and step
ped on board the Olympia's deck at
precisely IL o'clock.
The steamer Monmouth. flying the
flag OF the Empire State, left the foot
OF Rector street shortly after IL o'clock,
On board were Governor Roosevelt and
his staff, delegates from the state SEN
ate and assembly. judges Of the court
of appeals. the regents of the univers-
ity, the congressional delegation, Maj
Gen. Roe and staff members OF the
Republican and Democratic commit
tee, various senators and representa-
tlves OF the naval militia OF New York
Women were present in large numbers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
or 10 Welcome The Admiral.

The big steamer Sandy Hook. carry
ing the mayor and the committee which
was selected TO board the Olympia and
formally welcome Admiral Dewey In
the name ~ the city Of New York and
with upwards OF thousand distin-
guished guests and officials on board.
steamed away from the city's pier at
the Battery shortly after 10 o'clock
% make the visit 90 the Olympia and
start the naval parade. The great white
boat carried the flag OF the city. and
was gaily dressed I'm bunfirg FOR the
occasion. The police boat patrol ac-
companled her as escort.
Among the invited guests on the SAN
dv Hook were the governors Of "A num-
ber of states. the justices OF the su-
preme court OF this state. n number OF
city officials the members OF Admiral
Dewey's family. Archbishop Corrigan.
Senator Depew. Richard Croker, and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
ChambeTlain'S Proposals.

London, Sept. 29.-The cabinet adj
journed at 3:l5 p. m. The ministers
were heartily cheered by the waiting
crowds.
1t is said from Boer sources that Mr..
Chamberlain's proposals submitted 10
the cabinet include an indemnity for
the cost OF sending out troops tha dis
armament of the Transvaal forts the
suppression OF Dr.Leyd's Legation. iudi-
cative and legislative independence for
the judges. the equality OF the English
and Dutch languages. and full ana COM
plete admission OF the supremacy OF
British interests throughout South Al
t~f..a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
ON THEIR WAY
TO HONOR Dewey
Friendship Fire Co. Of Reading
Pays Visit 10 the City.
WELCOMED BY LOCAL VETERANS
Received on Their Arrival and Escorted TO
the Nanagansett Hotel.
MAYOR BAKER REVIEWS PROCESSION.
Visitors RcyalIy Entertained al the Quatss Of The
Providence Veterans, and viii 81 Given an
Received on Their Arrival and Escorted TO
the Nanagansett Hotel.
MAYOR BAKER REVIEWS PROCESSION.
Visitors Royally Entertained al the Quatsrs Of The
Providence Veterans, and viii b Given an
Enthusiastic Send or Tonight.

Friendship Fire company. No. 4, OF
Reading. Pa. accompanied by ex-
Mayor James r. Kenney OF Reading
and the Athletic brass band of Read
ing. arrived in this city from Boston at
11:l5 o'clock this morning. The COM
pany. which consists of "a uniformed
officers and men. came East in order
TO take part in the big Dewey land
parade in New York tomorrow. 1t left
Reading last Sunday, making day
and might stop at Hartford, Springfield
Worcester and Boston.
The visitors were received on the ar
rival of the train this morning by
reception committee consisting OF Pres
idenlt Eddy and the officers OF the Prov
idence Veteran Firemen's association.
and after the usual greetings the line
was formed. the local reception com
mittee heading the column. A short
street parade was made through Ex-
change place. Exchange street, West
minister. Maithewson and Weybosset
streets to the Narragansett hotel,
where the visitors prepared for dinner.
While passing City Hall the line was
reviewed and saluted by Mayor Baker
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
MAINz CASE AGAIN.
The Defendant Files Motion 10 Dis
solve Attachment.
His Property Was Levied on 10 Secure Pay
ment Of $12,500 Verdict

Counsel for the defendant in the case
OF Traise V.Mainz against Benedict b.
Lederer have filed motion in the COM
mon pleas division of the supreme court
to dissolve the attachment placed on
Lederers property on July oath, 1899.
The attachment was put on when Led
erer was about to transfer his property
to "a corporation he and his brother had
formed. Miss Mainz 1t will be recalled
was given a verdict for sl2,500 against
Lederer i'm breach of promise Of mar
rage case. The appellate court refused
to set aside the verdict but a motion
for "a reargument of the petition for the
new trial is now before the appellate
court
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
ChIcago's Mayor on Hand.

At 11:l5 the City OF Lawrence with
$50 Chlcagoans and a like number IF
citizens from Hartford, Conn, left the
dock at Pier "a. East river Mayor
Carter II. Harrison had been invited by
Mayor Van Wyck - participate In the
naval parade on board the mayors
boat. the Sandy Hook. The Western
expected to Join his party on the City
of Lawrence at some time later in the
parade. when ii should be possible for
him TO make the change.
The CITY of Lawrence was beauti-
fully decorated with the national col
ors and from her forward mast swung
a huge flag. bearing the word: Chi
cago Dewey Committee The Chi
goans had planned for a big informal
dinner following the naval parade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
WENT TO SEE DEWEY
BUT WERE ARRESTED
Two Providence Boys Gathered i'm as
PiCkpOCkets==A Stranger Comes
to Their Relief i'm Court.

dHpatch from New York says Da-
VIA Gobel and James Martin of Provi-
dence H. l., landed at the New Haven
pier this morning ana found their was
INTO the clutches OF Detective Hahn of
the oak street station. The iattcr Tod
Magistrate Zeller in the centre street
court that they were acting suspicious
iy. and he thought perhaps they were
pickpockets.
one was II and the other i6. and they
looked as IN they had just been de-
tached from the mamma's apron
strings. Both were frightened almost
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
Hlgh Treason Bill Passed.

The Nolksraad In secret session has
passed high treason bill providing for
the confiscation OF the. property OF
burghers who refuse service \ pro-
Posal was submitted TO make the con-
nscat on retroactive so as 10 include
certain millionaires. but IL was rejected.
A dispatch from johannesburg re-
ports netting OF ~, wholesale and re-
tan merchants there 90 consider the
steps to be taken for the protect on of
the town. The chairman said he had
been informed that the government did
not intend TO cNpel the British subjects
IN the event OF war resolution was
passed In favor OF form ng guard.
compose of merchants. property own
ers and others and empowering a
commute To procure funds to carry
on municipal gOyernfnenf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29

out OF speech. but Gobel finally told
the magistrate that they had simply
come down 90 see the celebration. and
we're ready 90 go home posi- haste IN
they only could. Mag.strate ZelIer
looked at them IN silence. and then
st-fife -tinkHe'ER R-i-tePeeti- frrrw-t -i-44fttl
said ne had enough money 10 pay their
return passage.
"Oh. you have. have your Wen. YOU
can on one r5nlition." said the magis-
trato.
What's that?' asked the stranger.
Let them 80 the blowout first q"
quickly replied the maglstratp
Its 60" and the boys and their
newly found benefactor trotted OF.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
Stirring Scenes In Pretoria.

The streets at Pretoria present a
scene of great military animation.
Armed burghers and artillerymen are
riding about. the field comets being en-
gagged In warning the burghers II be
in readiness at a moments notice.
A quantity OF ammunition for Maxim
guns is reported to have arrived at
Harrismith and the burghers at Brem-
ersdorp received rifles and ammunition
yesterday The men are practicing
with the Maxim guns.
"A number OF ycgng Beers who have
been studying at Cape Town have
started For home
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
END OF THE KING LITIGATION.
Decree Entered In The AppsIIsls Court 0Ispcslng
Of Mrs. Ross Claim 10 MNHorsfe's Estaia

A decree was entered In the appellate
court today i'm the cause Of William ID.
King ct al. VS.. Mrs. II. A. w. Ross in
accordance with the decision OF the
count on complainants'billf FOR relief. The
decision Of the court was To the effect
that Mrs. Ross had no claim on the
title TO the real estate OF Millionaire
.William IT. King OF Newport who diei
I'm the Butler Hospital. The decree Is a
final one
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
Afternoon Exercises

AT 1:15 o'clock this afternoon thu
Providence Veteran Firemen's associa-
tion, together with delegations from
the associations OF Pawtucket, Central
Falls and East Providence, and the
delegates TO the Rhode Island State
league. assembled at the hall OF the
association on South Main street and
shortly afterwards marched TO the
Narragansett hotel. headed by the Gas
pee Fife and Drum band. AT the hotel
the line was again formed and the To-
cal and state associations acting as es-
cort, street parade was made the line
leaving the hotel shortly after 9
o'clock.
The route OF march was through Dor.
rance. Westminster. Jackson. Broad
way. Battey. Westminster, Summer.
Broad. Weybosset. Market square and
South Main street TO the Veteran Fire
mems hall During The parade the Wis
itors were warmly applauded and they
certainly made a very fine appearance
with their long and we'll cut firemen's 9
overcoats OF light brown cloth. ON ar
irving at the hall a hearty welcome
was extended to the visitors and
shortly after o'clock one of the chow
ders for which the association is "a
nous. was served. plates being laid "a,
nearly 200 persons.
After the repast toasts were respond
ed TO and several addresses were made.
Mayor Baker has been invited 10 yvnl
come the visitors and IL is hoped that
ne will be able to attend Al 7.so
o'clock this evening the local veterans
Will escort the visitors TO the New
York wharf and will give them
rousing cheer when the boat leaves.
about s o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29

explanation In connection with the sus-
pension Of the New Orleans cotton Ex-
change. In handling the special Liver
pool fluctuations. today figures were
sent over the wires specifying their ex-
tent During transmission these fig
ures or at least part of them. were
added together. - THAI many minor
fluctuations were presented I'm the form
of one colossal movement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
70, the In,.rn.,ionsI Yacht Races.

The Providence Line steamer Plymouth
will attend the International Yacht Races at
New York. commencing October 3D.. Tickets
$500 for each race. first three races sl2oo. A
strictly limited number will be sold. Appii
cations for tickets may be addressed TO q. IA.
R,t,,gs. Passenger Agent, Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
eurgherS Ordered 10 pa'urr.

At Bloemf0ntalne Orange Free state
II Is said on reliable authority. that n
secret session of the raad passcd n
stringent commando law. Rurqhers
who have left the Orange Free state
recently have been ordered 20. return I'm
default ~ c500 fine. FIVE years lnpris-
onment and the conhscation OF their
property. From the British side comes
a few further particulars OF military
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
ONE or TIE GREATEST WONDERS

OF the age Is the Provldence News CAL
culating Pencil. IL must re seen 10 De
annreciated. Call now at the News Of
Zee Z Weybosset street. and you VIII
be interested as well as entertained
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29

movements Of a minor character. but
all pointing % preparations 10 safe
guard the frontier line. in the event OF
war. until a sufficient force could be as
semhled To take the offensive
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-29
TO cuss a COLO IN ONE osr

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II q
fails 10 cure. r. w. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c.