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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-26

the trust hides behind the federal con-
s.itution when attacked by state legisla-
tlon, and shields itself behind its state
charter when attacked In the Federal
courts
NO remedy will be complete that is not
coextensive with the federal government.
II the extinguIshment of the trusts is left
10 state legislation, the public al large
WIZ be vietimized as long as a single state
WI. Iurnlsh robbery roost where the
spoils collected in other states can be di-
vided
Just now people are startled by the
principle of monopoly as it manifests IL
self in the industrial trust and well may
they be startled. The principle, however,
is the same as that which manifests itself
in the effort of the national bankers that
secure monopoly of The issue of paper
money.
The Money Trust.
THE greenback is a rivalry of the bank
note and its presence is a constant men
ace to the banks of issue.
Some who recognize the evils that flow
from soap trust, seem Indifferent to the
dangers that attend The formation of a
paper money trust
The principle OF monopoly not only lies
at the foundation of the attempt to des-
troy the greenbacks, but il is the controll-
ing principle that underlies the crusade
against silver as a standard money Be
tween 1880 and 1866, when the production
of gold was increasing and the production
of silver was small, three nations demon
etized gold and gave to silver a monopoly
of mint privileges. Early in the '70s the
financiers became alarmed at the increase
in the production of silver and conspred
10 destroy silver as a standard money and
give a monopoly TO gold, the production
of which at that time was stationary. The
standard money trust is not only the par
ent trust, but is in the hands of foreigners.
Republican Party ImpOtent.
''The Republican party is impotent to dc
stroy the trusts. 1t is controlled by those
who are interested in trusts, and its cans
paign funds and sinews of war are sup
piled by the trusts The policies for which
it now stands disregard the interests OF
the producers of wealth and give the
money a consideration which is denied to
the individual.
Abraham Lincoln, in the very beginning
of his presidential career, warned the
country against the threatened attempt to
put capital above labor in the structure
of the government Modern republican
ism is fulfilling the prophesy made by Lin
coin; it is putting the dollar above the
man.
THE Democratic party is opposed to the
principle of monopoly wherever il mani
tests itself. 1t has declared war on the
trusts. Not a little trust only, but big
trust as well. Not against one kind OF
trust only, but against all trusts"
o. Fl. P. Belmont of New York declared
for Bryan for President and vigorously at
tackled trusts.
Former Gov. A1tgeld of Illinois concluded
the speaking.
An overflow meeting was addressed by
Mr.. Bryan and others.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-26
THREE WHITE MEN LYNCHED.
They Aided the Escape of the MUIR
derer of Constable.

They Aided the Escape of the MUIR
derer of a Constable.
Houston, Tex. May 25.-Three white men,
James Humphreys and his two sons, were
lynched last night near the village of Alley,
in Henderson county.
Several months ago Constable Melton of
the Alley precinct was murdered and the
murcerer escaped, it is sald through the
assistance Of the Humphreys.
Last night a mob of thirteen masked men
appeared at the Humphreys homestead
and called the father and two sons our.
They permitted them TO see the women
of the family. whom they informed in
spirit of charity, that the men we're to be
taken to Malakoff. few miles distant, be-
fore the justice of the peace, and perhaps
TO the county jail at Athens.
This morning the bodies Of the three
men were found hanging from the limb
of an oak tree, three miles from the Hum
phreys' farm.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-26
ARMY CANTEEN DENOUNCED.
McGiTert Case Referred to the New
York Prcsbytcry.

AOEA EEShbgteFSs
Minneapolis. MINI, May 25.-In the
Presbyterian General Assembly to-day d.
A. Glass OF Baltimore caused surprise
by introducing resolution directing Dr.
Arthur j. Brown, secretarS of the board
of foreign missions 10 call conference Of
all the evangelical Christian bodies to
meet in New York concerning a harmon
ious arrangement and distribution of the
foreign missions.
The resolution also directed that the
Roman Catholics be invited TO participate
In the conference IL Ir. Brown should
deem II wise.
81. Louis viii be the next place of meet
ing. BY an overwhelming vote the assem-
by adopted the committees report In IA
vor of the Compton avenue and Washing
ton Church of st. Louis.
Attorney General Griggs' support of the
army canteen was denounced as outrage
Gus and the committee recommended that
the assembly should appeal to President
Mckinley TO enforce the anti-canteen law
by virture of his position as commander
in-chlef, regardless of the Attorney Cen
erals opinion at least until the Supreme
Court passes upon the matter
In the hands Of the presbytery of New
York is the fate of Rev. DR.. Arthur c.
McGiffert, professor of church history IN
Union Theological Seminary, New York
The assembly sieered clear, as IL hopes Of
the rocks of another heresy trial. when It
voted this afternoon, after tumutuous
ana sometimes personal debate, to refer
the whole matter to the presbytery of
New York "for such disposition as in It's
judgment the peace or the church and the
purity of the doctrine may require
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-26
SAMOAN CRISIS HAS PASSED.
Cruiser Newark VIII Replace the
Philadelphia at Apia.


Washington. May 25-The American
member Of the Samoan commission. Bart
lett Trip, did not make any report by
cable to the state department, and all
of the information of the movements OF
the commission came from naval cable
grams and press dispatches.
Naturally the officials were gratifed to
not that there had been no fresh out
break preceding the arrival of the COM
mission, and from what is reported of the
conditions at Apia they are convinced that
the crisis has passed, and that the COM
mission will have little difficulty in Sc
curing the compete restoration of peace.
1t is realized that 1t will be no easy task
to provide permanently for the admins
tration of the affairs of the island how
ever, and 1t is possible that this portion of
the work will be passed for the time and
remain for adjustment when the comms-
sioners return TO the United States
Admiral kautz will return to the United
States with the Philadelphia The flag
ship will be replaced at Apia by the cruiser
Newark, which is as formidable in every
respect as the Philadelphia and having
been recently renovated Is In shape for
long service. She started for Apia about
six weeks ago from New York, making
her way around South America.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-26
STILL SQUALLY AT GRIFFIN.
PROMINENT PERSONS THREATENED
BY THE WHITE CARS.

More Than n Dozen CoIOred FAINT
Hes Leave Town Because OF
Thrents-Law Abiding Citizens
Tired of the Terrorism Instituted
by the MOb-The situation stiH Far
From SatisfactOry-News Men
Are Not Wanted.
Griffin, Ga, May 25.-Taking wild ru-
mors as they come through the city from
mouth 10 mouth, there Is news in abund-
anee for publication. But to get the facts
of affairs is next TO impossible, for news
paper men are scarce by request" in the
vicinity OF the Klncaid Mills.
The Griffin Rifles spent a quiet night on
guard last night. and only a very few
calls We're made by the sentlnels.
No objections were raised by the PEOPLE
TO having their homes guarded by state
troops. II Is known to-day that each senti-
mel was watched from ambush by one on
more men throughout the night. and that
had any disturbance arisen, every man
would have been fred upon.
The "Laborers Union Band" is expect-
Ing a large number of men to come in and
rive and where from, my informant did
moi know.
The negro population in South Griffin
are fast thinning out. and more than q
dozen families have moved to-day as the
result OF a warning received last night
The condition Of affairs Is greatly deplor-
ed by the people OF Griffin who are using
every effort to ascertain the leaders or
members Of The band. If they are captured.
just punishment will be meted TO them.
without doubt, the citizens have taken
the matter up 20 fight IL to a final end.
And they will carry out their purpose
Several very prominent people In the city
have been threatened by this gang. Should
the gang attempt to carry out its threat
all the militia OF the state could not pre-
vent blood-shed, and lots or It,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-26
RETURNED To AGu1NALDo.
Filipino Commissioners Ask Some
Pertinent Qnestions.

Manila, May 25.-The Filipino commits
sioners left here by special train to-day.
They will be escorted TO their lines under
a flag of truce. It is expected they will
return soon.
President Gonzaga of the Philippines
commission, previous to his departure,
said:
I'VE greatly appreciate the courtesy
shown us. We have spent some time with
your commissioners, incidentally consd-
ering the American constitution. Its prin-
ciples impress us profoundly.
''The plan of government Offered the
Philippines seems, in theory, good colo
nial system. But why should a nation
with your constitution seek to make a
colony of a distant people who have been
so long fighting against Spain 10 secure
the same rights your constitution gives?
You fought The same battle in America
when you fought against England"
In the fighting at San Fernando yester-
day fifty Filpinos were killed and many
were wounded The Americans had two
men killed and twelve wounded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-26
AFRAID OF THE MERCEDES.
Norfolk Does Not want the Cruiser
DismantIed There

Norfolk Va, May 25.-While all prepara-
tons are being made for maritime demon
stration In honor Of the ex-spanish cruiser
Reina Mercedes upon her arrival at the
Norfolk navy yard ihe board Of health of
the city adopted resolutions to-day pro
testing against her being dismantled here.
This protest was formally filed with Dr.
w. S. Hope, stale quarantine officer, who
called a public meeting of all officials of
Norfolk, Portsmouth and Berkely to-day
TO hear the matter discussed.
DR.. Hope says the Mercedes has been
under water eight months never infected
as Ear as known, has been thoroughly FUN
igated and washed our, was eight days In
transit, and i've days IN quarantine here.
and he believes with Surgeon General
Wyman and DR. Pettus that there is no
danger.
The board Of health does not seriously
object 10 the Mercedes being brought to
this yard, but protests against her being
repaired here untl afier the iirst frost
Notwithstanding their objections the
cruiser win come up Saturday morning
escorted by hundreds Of tugs and other
harbor craft
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-26
COMMISSION UPHoLDS KAUTz.
UNDERSTOOD THAT HIS ACTION
WILL BE INDORsED.

MatRafa Is Trying to Make Himself
Sent Them Letter of Welcome.
MataRfn Says 1t Was the Head
Chiefs Who Began the Wnr-Ger-
mans Are Preparing Compensation
Claims for Large Amounts.
Apia, May II. via Auckland, n. a., May
25.-The Samoan commission, consisting
of Bartlett Tripp former United States
minister to Austrla-Hungary; Baron Speck
Won Sternberg, representing Germany, and
c. N. Eliot, C. b., of the British embassy
at Washington, representing Great Britain,
arrived here on May 10.
Its first sitting took place May 16 The
commissioners We're engaged all that morn
ing in comforting with the chief justice,
William l.. Chambers. Nothing was DIS
closed regarding the deliberations, but il
is reported that they will uphold the ac-
ton of Admiral Kautz, the American naval
commander.
Mataafa sent the commissioners a let
ter of welcome and expressed hope that
they would satisfactorily end the troubles
in Samoa
1t is understood Mataafa will obey the
unanimous order of the commission,
though 1t is doubtful whether he will or
der his followers TO disarm. unless the
Malietoans are first disarmed.
The Germans are preparing compensa-
ton claims. II is understood one German
firm claims $4,000. and that other German
subjects claim $50 900.
Replying to questions submitted TO him
by correspondent of the Associated
Press, Mataafa said 1t was the head chiefs,
and not himself who began the war, add
ing that they did so because they We're an
gerod at power being taken from them by
violence
Mataafa claimed he had upheld the
treaty and said his orders throughout were
not to fire upon the Europeans, and that
but for this order the whole party of blue
jackets could several times have been shot
down by large bodies OF natives concealed
in the brush.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-26
NEW SCHEDULE NOT WANTED.
Insurance Men Refuse to IndOrse One
That Was offered.

Insurance Men Refuse TO Indorse One
That Was offered.
Norfolk, Va, May 25.-The feature of
the second days session of the South
eastern Tariff Association at Old Point
was the unanimous refusal by the mem
bers to indorse the proposition of Presi-
dent Gay that the universal mercantile
schedule be used by insurance companies
in the future.
The president made an earnest argument
in behalf of his recommendation. The
subject precipitated lively discussion.
II was held that the universal system of
rating is the only really scientific method
yet discovered. It's classes and gradua-
tions cover the various different classes of
risks thoroughly the scale of rates vary
ing with the location of buildings, and
with minute detail regarding the character
of their contents.
Nearly all the members who spoke in
praise of the schedule, however, declared
it was not the system at present needed
by the Southeastern Association.
Insurance Commissioner of North Caro-
lima James r. Young addressed the as
sooiation explaining the willard and Craig
laws of his state
Al the afternoon and evening session
the New Orleans compact matter was
taken up. 1t involves the compensa don
Of agents, and is one of the most impor-
tant subjects before the body. This dis
cussion will extend into to-morrows ses-
sion.
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ANOTHER TOBACCO COMPANY.
incorporated in Richmond 10 Handle
Leaf Tobacco.

Richmond Va, May 25.--A charter was
granted here to-day to the United states
Tobacco Company, the object OF which is
20 engage in and carry on the business
Of buying, rehandling, selling and ships
ping leaf tobacco In all Its various forms.
The capital stock Of the company is Ia
be not less than sl25.OO0. nor more than
$500 900, 20 be divided into shares of 500
each. The principal Office is to be In this
city. The officers of the company for the
first year are:
Hugh Campbell president; Thomas Il.
Scott, secretary and treasurer.
These two, together with Ford Scott ana
Nelson Strother. are to form the board OF
directors. All are Richmond gentlemen,
with the exception Of Mr. Strother, who
resides In Baltimore.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-26
LYNcHING As BAD AS RAPE.
AstwoOd Criticised by His CoIored
Methodist Brethren.

New York May 25.-The New York con-
ference Of the A. N. e. Church finished
its session to-day. Many strong speeches
were made denouncing lynching but II. c..
c. Astwood. former minister to San DO
mingo, evoked some expression Of disap-
proval by admitting that ne had been
quoted correctly in a newspaper recently
as having said that lynching was no worse
than the crime of rape. He added:
IF / am TO be unfroclsed. why, let that
come. / believe thar raping is as bad as
Iynching. l would rather defend a wo-
man than a criminal. for one do not
stand up for murder"
The report Of the committee was, how
ever, unanimously adopted, and Il strongly
urged the necessity Of formulating plan
whereby lynching should be done away
with.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-26
THIRD INFANTRY ATTACKED.
Lost Two Men Killed and Thirteen
wounded Near BnIinag.


Washington. May 25.-Gen. Otis has for
warded the following dispatch to the war
department:
Manila, May 25.-Adjutant General,
Washington. on 23rd inst. Third Infantry
returning to Ba9lnag from San Miguel
were attacked morning, noon and evening
by a large force of the enemy, suffering
few casualties, Two men killed and thir-
teen wounded enemy repulsed leaving on
the field sixteen killed; large number
wounded and prisoners. Yesterday enemy
appeared in vicinity of San Fernando, at
tackled by Kansas and Montana regiments
which suffered slight loss. Enemy driven
through rice fields, leaving fifty dead, thir-
ty-eght wounded and twenty~eight prison
ers; fifty rifles and other property captur-
ed; their retreat through swamp land
saved them from destruction; LawtOn re-
turning, leaving with Macarthur on the
front regular troops to replace volunteers.
Otis.
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JAMAICAN TARIFF TROUBLE.
Recent Action Has Greatly AIIayed
Public Anxiety.

Kingston, Jamaica. May 25.-The Cover
nor of Jamaica, Sir August W. l.. Hem
Secretary of State for the colonies, Mr..
Joseph Chamberlain TO send two delegat tes
from the legislature to Washington, there
to meet a delegate from London, for the
purpose of comforting with the state de-
partment on the subject of Jamaica's tar
i1 and reciprocity with the United States.
This announcement has considerably al
layed public anxiety on the subject of the
recent tariff trouble.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-26
VIEWS ON SCHOOL HISTORIES.
Report VIII he Made to virginfm
Confederate Veterans.

Richmond, Va, May 25.-Some time ago
individual members Of the history commits
tee Of the Virginia grand camp Of Con-
fedorate veterans were appointed to review
the various school histories on the mar
ket. ana to write out their views regarding
the same.
This work has now been completed. and
in order that the results may be made
known, Capt. Thomas Elicit, adjutant OF
the grand camp, has by direction OF Or.
Hunter Mcclure, chairman of the history
committee, sent out the following notices
calling meeting of the committee I'm this
city, June ITO receive written reports and
formulate a report 10 the grand camp"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-26
Ninth immune Murtcren out.

Harrisburg. Pa, May 25-The Ninth
Immune Infantry Regiment was muster
ed out to-day at Camp Meade. The regi-
ment came TO Camp Meade from Cuba
about the middle Of April. 1t was COM
posed of colored men, and was recruited
in the South By Col Crane, regular
army officer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-26
ALLEGED DETERMINATIONS
Lumber Rates Before Interstate Com
merce Commission.

Washington, May 25-The Interstate
Commerce Commission began a hearing
to-day, in which the Hilton Lumber Com
pany of Wilmington, N. c., appeared as
the complainant, involving the Southern
Railroad, the Seaboard Air Line, Penn
sylvania and other lines entering New
England
The complaint is the alleged discrimna-
ton in lumber rates from Wilmington, N
c., 10 Boston and other Northern points,
where the preference is said to be given to
Norfolk as a shipping point. The hearing
was continued and viii last several days
The commission yesterday concluded the
hearing in the case of the Wilmington IN
c. Tariff Association against various
Western roads. The complaint is of dis
eliminating freight rates from Chicago
and other Western points in favor of Nor
folk. The commission has set July 10 for
oral arguments.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-26
THREE DEATHS IN FIRES.
Two Perish in a Burning New York
Lodging House.

New York. May 25.--Two persons perish
ed in fire that destroyed lodging house
in West Forty-seventh street early. to-
day. The man was known by the name
Of Thompson. The other victim was a
negress, who was killed by leaping from
the top story of the building
Mrs. John Roathberg, 81 years of age.
was fatally burned in trying to escape
from burning tenement at Rivington
and Pitt streets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-26
nrnol.e MEMOIRS Deaths.

Washington. May 25.-Gen. Brooke, at
Havana, reports the following deaths
among the soldiers in CUBA:
Capt f. o. Howes, Seventh Cavalry,
typhoid fever; Private Henry G. White,
hospital corps. typhoid; Frank NJ. Thomp-
son. civilian employe. enteritis.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-26
CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY.
Appropriately Celebrated Around
Norfolk Monument.

Norfolk, Va. May 25.-confederate Me-
mortal day was observed to-day by Pic
kett-Buchanan Camp, Confederate veter-
ans. The ceremonies were held at tho
foot of the magnificent Confederate monu-
ment erected by the camp and Norfolk
chapter Daughters of the Confederacy.
Neimeye-Shaw Camp of Berkley and
Stonewall Camp of Portsmouth, the fire de-
partment and several military and civic
organizations participated In the parade.
which was imposing. Rev. W. A. Slaye-
maker, pastor of the Presbyterian Church.
Berkley, and veteran. delivered an elo-
quent .oration on Patriotism" in which
he paid high tributes to Dewey, Bagley
and Powell, as well as Confederate chief
tains.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-26
CELEBRATION FoR DEWEY.
New York Legislature Has Provided
$4,000 for It.

Albany, N. y, May 25.-The state legis-
lature. which met in special session Mon
day night, adjourned sine die at SOB
o'clock this afternoon. afler having passed
the amended franchise tax bill and bill
approprianng $4,000 for the expense Of
celebrating Admiral Dewey's return.
It Is expected that Gov. Roosevelt will
sign the franchise tax Dill tomorrow
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-26
nntx on nottIe Cnps.

Washington. May 25-Assistant Secre-
tary Spalding has decided that imported
cans for bottles to be used in the expor
tation Of whisky must pay customs duty
exceupt where the caps are imported for
transmission to a bonded manufacturing
warehouse where the whisky is bottled
and prepared for exportauon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-26
cABLEGRAM FROM THE QUEEN.

Thanks the President for His Con-
gratuIatory Message.
Washington, May 25.-The President this
evening received the following cabegram
from Victoria in response to his message
Of congratulations:
''Windsor, May 25-To the President of
the United States: am deeply touched
by the words Of your telegram OF congrat-
uTa ton. From my heart / thank you and
the American people for the sentiments of
affection and good viii therein expressed.
ssV y L"
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ANTITRUST BILL SIGNED.
GOV. sayers VIII Ask the Convention
to Adopt 1t.

Austin Tex, May 25.-Gov. sayers to-
day signed the antitrust bill passed by the
present session Of the legislature.
Gov. sayers will likely ask the proposed
antitrust convention to adopt This bit
and have ii enacted into a law by all
Southern states.
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DEMOCRATS SUCCESSFUL.
hut Little Interest Attached TO vir-
ginin Elections.

Richmond, Va. May 25.--Elections for
county officers were held in all the coun-
ties ip Virginia to-day, and some of the
towns and cities also voted for one or
more municipal officers.
In many counties the Democrats had
no opposition; in others party lines were
not strictly drawn and the vote as a
rule, was very light
AS rule also, where there were con-
tests, the Democrats were successful, but
not enough interest generally was taken
IN the electlon % give it any signincance.
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ne win BE Tricd in sinryiand.

Washington, May 25.--Armistead Tay-
lor, the negro who killed Police Sergeant
Passau here recently while the latter was
heading a party to arrest him for the
murder of the Rosenstein family at Slei-
dell, near Boyd's, was turned over to the
Maryland authorities to-day.