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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-23
ROOT ASKS PROMPT ACTION.
Are Very Urgent and Immedi-
dintc Legislation II Necessary.

Washington. Dec. AT the iast meet
ins OF the senate Committee on Military
Affairs the proceedings OF which we're
made public to-day. Secretary Root made
a strong presentation Of the necessity for
immediate legislation for the relief Of the
army lie stated broadly that II Congress
,ld not at once increase the army IN sub
stanual accordance with the recommen-
daiious OF the War Department tho Unit
ed States would be Obliged to abandon a
large portion q the Philippine Islands
where civil government IS established II
the present garrisons are Withdrawn from
certain portions OF the islands the munic-
ipal officers mostly Filiplnos wll be left
defenseless with every prospect OF being
deprived Of their lives and property and al
the same time the United States viii be
disgracei. the Secretary said. for having
proved faithless 20 its solemn Obligations.
The Secretary argued that IL was neces-
sary 20 pass the department biil IS a
whole In order 70 properly adjust the mill
tary organization 10 the new conditions
created by an increase of numbers.
I'VE do not any OF US" he said. expect
that FOR any considerable period an army
OF 10000 men VIII be maintained. ana Tor
an army Of 5000 men the provisions made
Cby che committed are SUFFICIENT"
with reference TO the matter Of stan
details the secretary said that he was
convinced that the consrol Of he perma-
nent stan departments IN the city OF
Washington Is an eva that ought 20 be
femedied ana chat Il Is highly important
for tho army that there should be inter
chaugeable service between the line ana
the stan. In answer to an Inquiry The sec
retary said that Il was of minor import
ance whether there WAS a corps or regi-
mental formation Of the artillery branch.
and thas while he favored the former. ne
really cared very little nbous the matter.
which he regarded as purely a technical
question. He said that he had put tho
corps formation provision into the bill be-
cause IL had been generally represented
20 him az n wise provision
Secretary Root ln his testimony. touch
ed upon the cauteen. urging that q was
great means Of maintaining the moral
itv. health and discipline of the troops.
He pointed out that the post exchange is
club where the men get together 20
rtad talk ana smoke, playing checkers
and other games and drinking under such
natural restraints as the place afforded. A
prohibition Of tho canteen. the Secretary
said. would interfere with en!!simcnts.
ns the men would not enlist II they were
going TO be confined In a reform school
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-23
noERs Nor COMING mEaE
Erroneous Statements Rs to Colonies
Emtgrntiug Ia United states.

Erroneous Statements as to Colonies
EmtErntiug Ia United states.
New York. Dec. 22-P. Louter Vessels
and Charles d. Pierce. the latter consul
general OF che orange Free State and the
former special commissioner Of the South
African Republics. issued statement
here to-day which says IN part:
Various newspapers have published
statements TO the effect that colonies or
large numbers OF Boer people were COM
ing 20 the United States for the purpose
Of buying land and settling in this coun-
iry. This Is erroneous. There are no colo
niles 81 Beers. Boer families nor any con-
siderable number of individuals coming
from either % the South African repub-
lies 20 she United States for the purpose
of buying ianis or settling here. An of
theee people intend remaining IN South
Africa as there IS prospect Of a favora-
bic termination Of the war. There are
few people coming here. and the most
OF them that have been sent here have
been sent at the expense OF the British
government 10 order 90 gef them out Of
the South African republics and out OF
thp way
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-23
no NDw oBvELoPMENrs.
Police work IN Cudahy kidnapping
Case Does Not seem TO Amount "a
Much.


Omaha. Ncb Dec. 22-Thore we're no
developments Of interest to-day IN the
Kidnapping case OF Edward Cudahy. Jr.
who was carried away Tuesday nigat and
held for $500 ransom. The discovery o.
the Rouse In which the young man was
imprisoned. however. has also led TO other
clews which promise something mope dcn-
mite In the near future From those liv-
lng Ia the vicinity og che building the
police have secured good description Of
the members Of the gang and their method
Of operation. the time they eft the city
and the direction they took. Mr.. Cudahy
Is taking personal acaouut ol an that rs
being done and watching keeuly the de-
velopmoufs He viii not talk % the mat
ter, however. beyond stating his belief
that the police have the matter well in
hand and will soon effect the capture Of
some or al o. the gang
CHIEF Of Police uofNihue refused to-day
10 say anything about the Cudahy case
further than that the discovery Of the
house where the boy g. alleged 90 have
been confined IS the FIRST link IN tho chain
which will soon lead TO the capture Of
the abductors.
I'VE are bound 20 get them IN a short
time" be said. "but 90 say what method
will be pursued or what steps We are
now taking would be 20 omharrass the
department. We have had too much news.
paper publicity altogether II Is true We
have several clews which we think are OF
great importance and their discovery has
melted tho officers detailed on che cas-
4. greater vigoT We think now that We
ara near tho end
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-23
THE MEMPHIS REUNION.
Gen. Gordon Names May $3.50 NJ the
Tune association Now Nam
her. 800 Camps.


Time Association Now Num-
hers 800 Camps.
New Orleans. Dec. 22-Gcn. John n.
Gordon. commanding the United Confed-
crate Veterans. has issued a general order
appointing May = and Two days ollowlnE
as shc time for the next annual reunion
Of the veterans Tho order reads as fol-
lows.
General order No 2ie
"F1rst The General Commanding an
nounces. tho department commanders con-
curing that on account Of the urgent re-
quest ana inslstence of our host" the next
annual messing and reunion OF the United
Confederate Veterans. which IA 20 be held
in the city of Memphis. Tenn will take
place GA May N - and a. 1901 Tuesday.
"wednesday and Thursday respectively
second. with pride the General Com
mandirg also announces that - camps
have now Joined tho association and APP
piicnNous received az these headquarters
Tor papers for over one hundred more tic
urges veterans everywhere 90 send 90 these
headquarters FOR organization papers.
form camps and Join this association -
os a. assist ia carrying out its benevolent.
praiscwurhy and patriotic object"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-23
NEW SOUTHERN OFFICIALS.
Passenger Department With
Headquarters in Washington.

Washington. Dec. 22.-w. W. Finley. sec
ond Vice president Of the Southern Rail-
way. announces that on account OF the
early acquisition Of the Louisville. Evans
willie and St. Louis Consolidated Railway
on Jan. !. isu. and the consequent en-
largemens of the territory. connections
and passenger traffic OF the Southern
Railway and its am afed lines. II has been
determined. effective Jan J. ieol, 90 cre-
ate the Office OF assistant passenger traffic
manager end 20 make several other pro-
motions. Col W a. Turk. formerly gem
cral passenger agent Is promoted 10 be
assistant passenger traffic manager with
offices in this city: s. H. Hardwlck for
merly assistant passenger agent az At
lanta. 81 promoted 90 be general passenger
agent with headquarters in this city. and
tho following assistant passenger agents
are appointed:
w. n. Taylor. ~ Atlanta. Ga; n. =. L.
Bunch. M -, Louis, Mo-. and X. NJ. Al
len. a. Louisville, Ky.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-23
SOUTH AFRICAN NEWS.
several Encounterx Reported Re-
tween British and BocrS-No Colo
nieS of nocrs for This Country.

nieS of noers for This Country.
London. Pee. 23.-Since Lord Kitchener's
dispatch OF Wednesday. last reporting
the crossing OF the Orange river into Cape
Colony by two bands OF Boers. nothing
official concerning the events In south
Africa has reached the public Last night
tho news was most meagre. Reports were
received from Cape Town that the rail-
way bad been torn up IN three places
north of DeAur
\ column Of 5no. or all arms. under com
mand OF Maj. shute. LETT Colesburg Dec
u ny the Pnulps own road 90 relieve a
post o. twenty eomcu, who were invest
I'D on farm at Hameifontein. The Beers
mad been beaten OF BY the Yeoman before
the relieving column arrived. Two wound
Al Beers were captured. They stated that
their party had ost two killed and twelve
wounded
A sanderton dispatch OF Dec. IS says a
sharp encounter took place with two par
ties of Beers near Kslkspruit ten miles
south Of the railway. one OF the Bocr
parties numbered 30 Both were routed
after obstinate resistance. One retired
in the direction of Grobersaar's drift. and
the osher toward Nliersdorp. II IS sup
posed chat they lost severely The Brit
ish force lost two wounded and captured
a quantity Of live stock and forage.
Many people Of all classes gathered
about tho war Office last evening. anxious
for fhe welfare Of friends engaged IN the
war, and especially for that Of chose con-
nected with the regiments which were en-
gagged in the Nooitgedacht battle.
A. a late hour a list of che casualties TO
nou-commiesioncl officers and men was
posted showing that sixty had been killed
and i63 wounded
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-23
ARE CHINESE cIrIzENs'
Mormons of Hawaii Celebrate Their
FIfueth Anniversary.

Honolulu. Dec H. via san Francisco,
Dec. 22-Chluese here who were citizens
Of the republic Of Hawaii are preparing
TO make an appeal against the ruling OF
the Treasury Depar.mcn thar they wore
not made citizens % the United states
bv the territorial bill They base their
appeal on section four of the bill. which
saws chat an citizens or the republic are
made citizens Of the United States. There
are nearly i1o Chinese affected 10y the rui-
ing OF the Treasury Department.
The Mormons of Hawaii have Just
closed a three-days' celebration Of the
nficih anniversary OF the landing of the
first Mormon missionaries on Hawaiian
soil. The meetings were led by George
O Cannon. the head of the church. who
came here from Utah 20 take part in the
celchfnton He was one of party o.
ten Mormous who were the FIRST 10 preach
the Utah doctrines in Hawaii hfty years
ago Tine doctrine took root quite rap
idlv among the native Hawaiians and to-
dsy there are about 5000 Mormons In the
territory. nearly all Of them ot the ma
tive race.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-23
SAVANNAH, GA, SUNDAY. DECEMBER %, 1900

IN tull. which would mean the occupa-
ton OF fekin for an indefinite time. as
u cannot bc expected that China can raise
what would be- rcqulrcl-possib l.o01-
eneo taols-at once As matter OF fact.
it Will take several years.
Ia Hung Changs conditions is reported
to-day 10 be so much improved that he
was able 60 b. out OF bed for a short
time.
The cavalry and infantry detachments
which have been investigating the report
ed troubles near TIA shlh WI have re-
turned and report that there Is nothing
20 cause alatm. AL the trouble. they say.
is on tne other side u the river. which the
allies are rOs protecting II was dis,ov-
cred that party Of Cathohc Christians
had started on an expedition. but its
Whereabouts ls not known.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-23
attorney OF the county Of New York IL
removed from ofilce"
CHIEF DEvERY TO GO TOO.
senator Plat says He Is Go he Lcgts-
lated out OF once.

New York, Dec 2.-sena,or Piatt was
In conference with a number OF Republi-
can leaders In this city tonight Among
other things he said after the confer
encc:
Chief OF Police Devery viii 80 within
thirty days"
This Is 90 be accomplished. e Is said
by means OF an amendment 20 the police
bill which has been approved BY the or
ganization. drafted and delivered to Gov
elect Odeu This amendment simply leg
islates tho present chief OF police out OF
office. creating a vacancy which will be
ulier by the commissioner of poke, TO
he appointed under the bill reorganlEing
tho department There will be- 80 delay
about the passage OF the singie-headed po-
lice commission hiil. Senator Plat said.
No Republican will oppose the meas
urc." be said. II think Il viii be the
urst bli PASSED"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-23
wIRELEss TELrGnArHr.
Prof. sIIsby Lectures 60 Emperor
william ON the subject

Berlin. Dec 22-Prof siisby of The
Techlcsche Hochachule lectured tonight
in the presence Of Emperor William on
his system OF muitipiex wireless teieg-
raphy and made experiments. showing che
reception OF messages from Charlotten-
berg, two miles vest. and schoenweido.
eight miles east OF Berlin. aimultaneous-
iy. These messages were caught on the
same lightning rod. Prof SilHuy stated
that the same receiving wire would serve
for an indefinite number OF messages
coming simultaneously. while excluding
al electric currents that we're not wsatsd-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-23
GEN. LEE EXPLAINS.
DId Not Mean American Flag would
Float Permanently over Cuba.

UAN NOT MfAM AmfFtfhh ring NHAAu
Float Permanently over Cuba.
st. Louis. Dec. 22.-Gen. Fitzhugh Lee.
commander of the Department OF Mis-
souri,. who Is ia the city as the guest
of the New England Society. said to-day
in regard 20 dispatch published IN n
Chicago paper. purporiing 20 quote from
his speech made on The 81 Louis Mer-
chants Exchange yesterday. IN which he
was said 20 have made the prediction that
the American hag will continue 90 float
over the Island of Cuba
"Tho meaning ] intended 10 convey was
that the American nag would float over
Cuba until a stable government shall b.
formed. capable OF protecting llfo and
property and giving confidence 10 capital.
The United States has promised the Gu
bans self-government and will carry out
It's promise. Upon tho Cubans will rest
tn. responsibility OF determining whether
mat government shall be- permanent or
otherwise"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-23
RonBED ~ NEGROES.
Hard Luck of Young Britisher In
NoNa scotia.

Halifax. n s.. Dec. 22-Rcginald wye,
who came here from London three weeks
ago. is At a hospital here IN a critical con-
di,ion whh a bullet hole through his right
lung. lie said that he had been shot and
robbed by two negroes last night His
condition Is considered extremely critical
revolver was found In the cemetery
near where Wye reported his accident 20
she police II WAS Of 2s-caliher. the same
a. the bullet which passed through Wye'a
body. and had an empty cartridge In one
OF the climbers The police have ascer-
tained that wye has been selling his cloth
ing. Including a naval uniform. az second-
hand stores. and that he owed 50 for
Hnnfd
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-23
WESTERN Union WINS.
railways Were Preparing 60 Claim
Ownership Of Linrs.

ST. Paul MINI, Dec. "A suit involy-
,,r several muilors OF dollars. The value
Of the telegraph lines alons the route OF
the Great Northern Railway from 81.
paul 10 the Pacific coast. was decided
late this afternoon by judge Locnren. ~
thc limited states District Court, IN favor
- ma aefeudaut the Western Union Tei-
cgraph Company Its importance. how
ever was not only In the amount OF
money involved. Tor q was the general
yraerstandlng that should the railway
company win all the great railway sye-
terns Of the country would at the expira-
Ton OF their contracts with the western
unlcn telegraph Company. claim the own- ,-
crsrio of the telegraph lines slorK their
rirhts OF way. and either operate them IN
aepeudently or form consolidation
which would be a strong oompctitor IN
the telegraph neld.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-23
TWO STEAMSHIPS ASHORE.


Miami. Fla. Dec 22-The large English
tramp steamship N T. Oswald. laden with
coke. which went ashore on the 2oth at
Elbow Key. forty miles south OF Miami,
Is being unloaded by wreokers. 4, has
been discovered that the ship has a large
hole n her bc>>dm- There are some hopes
OF foatlng her.
Another large English tramp went
ashore last week between Miami and Key
West She has been gotten on and towed
70 Key West. the wreckers receiving tl2.-
90 salvage.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-23
so nENEwAL or RELATIONS.
Austria and Mexico VIII Vet rlny
in Each Others nackyard..

In FHTH OIHeF-7 UHrEY0FH8-
City Of Mexico, Dec. 2-Taik Of the re-
newal OF diplomatic relations between
Mexico and Austria. whish have been
suspended since tho execution Of Emperor
Maxlmllian appears 70 b. destituts OF
foundation. There Is no objection 20 the
construcflon OF a chapel on the hills Of
Belle Queretaro. where Aiaxlmiiian was
ahot.
II is believed that the only intercourse
OF a semi-ofiicial character that has oc-
CURED between Mexico and Austria since
Tegethoff sailed from Vera Cruz with the
remains Of Archduke Maximiilnn. was on
the occasion OF tho murder Of Empress
Eilzabcth. Al that time President Diaz
sent a message of condolence 70 Emperor
Francis Joseph and Il was answered ana
acknowledged with psrfect courtcsy ~
that monarch
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-23
pYNAMIrED THE BANK.
nut Robbers Were Ambushed and
the Loot Recovered.


1.,li,boma. Tenn. Dec. p Five men
dynamlted the vault Of the Coffee County
Bauk AZ Manchester, Ky. early to-day
Tbev secured 5000 in currency. stole
hanscar nnd escaped in the direction OF
T,tlsboma. shortly after their departure
the lone night patrol OF Manchester found
Inc hanks d0ou open. lie Immediately
re.eraoned the aufhoritics policeman
ana senuty sheriff. heavily armed secret
80 themselves along the railway mile
out. In a short time the handcar ap-
,.,.,-.s ana vae ambushod -Four OF ths
,,i.,es sucres.lcd In getting away In the
d,rkpe.s. but the NTH man proved 70
~ Inc one who carried the treasure. aud
ar the loot was recovered.
Rloo.ihounds were put on the scent OF
tho other four. but they have 20 far eluded
the pursuera.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-23
AZ AnsoLuTE DIVORCE.
Countess Mario Pteri Given n Decree
ny New York Court.

New York. Dec. IA decree Of abso-
lutte divorce has been granted 70 Countess
Marie Pleri By Justice Lawrence, OF the
suprsme Court from Count Pompeo Lu-
clano Pierl The Countess Pierl IL an
American girl. she waa Miss Marie
Schroeder. daughter Of the late II. J.
c. Schroeder a wealthy resident Of this
cltv. Miss Schroeder and the Count were
married to Rome n 1874 They separated
In Paris last April. and thu Countess
returned 10 this country immedially and
began the proceedings which resulted Ia
tbs decree Of divorce. -.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-23
TO PRESENT THE NOTE.
Ministers WIN Awnst the Recovery
of ~ Hung Chang.


Pekln Dee. 22-The last obstacle hav-
ns been removed, the Joint note was
lgned to-day by all the foreign minis
ers. including the envoy from The Meth
riands. who arrived only recently. The
oie viii be delivered to II Hung chsns
nd Prince Ching. the Chinese pieniro-
sntiaries. as soon as the former shall
ave sufficiently recovered from his indis-
osition.
The Chinese close to IA Hung Chang
u prefer 20 believe. despite the signins
the note. which they did not believe
ould take place. that the principal te-
ltiations must be S-Sried on IN Europe
America They resent the British
ellfcation Of the note. for. as they say.
me Power or Powers might not be sat
led until the indcsnnity has been paid
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-23
REMOVES GARDINER
ROOSEVELT GUSTS NEW YoRK's
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
GROUND ENTIRELY POLITICAL.
GOVERNOR JUSrIFIES uIS ACTION
IN WINDY ARGJ MENT.

Asa Bird Gardiner. the Famous Dis
trIct Attorney of New York city
tention 60 GOV. ROo-cveITs Onicinl
Tirade Last November Upon the
Prospect of Dishonest Elections in
New York.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-23
ADMIRE GEN. De WET
BRITIsH EXPIRES ADMIRATION
ron ms GREAT FEAT.
ENGLISH PEOPLE ARE WEARY
GETTING TIRED or MILITARY IN
CAPACITY IN AFRICA.

Reverse. Have necome the Expect
ed-NicarREua Canal Arouses Lit
tie Interest In London-Mrs. FLOR
cncc slas brick 90 spend Another
Christmas In JaiI--No Hope for Her
while salisbury II in Power.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-22
TIE NAEAL ARCH BENEFIT.

The Cfflcers of the Naval Arch Committee an
nounce that the final arrangements have been
made for the operate. dramatic and musical festi-
val 10 be given simultaneously at Days Wall
lacks and the Herald Square theatres on the after
noon of Tuesday, May /. the anniversary of the
battle of Manila. AS the sale of at the three
theatres will begin Tuesday morning. at 9
O'Clock and slight changes have been
made, 1t will no doubt interest those who wish to
attend TO read the revised order of the entertain
ments. The performances will begin at l o'clock
at each theatre and continue until 5. At DaIy's
Theatre can be seen the following: The Run
away Girl: the Bostonians. in The Serenade'': (:
The Great Ruby" Chauncey Ocott. Miss Ellaline
vaudeville actors from Keith's. At Wallack's
company in .'Sapho'; Joseph Jefferson and his
Down East company the Woman and Wine
Herald Square Theatre will be Quo Vadis' The
Casino Girl" the Castle Square Opera company
Miss Blanche Bates and Frank Worthing, in a new
play, entitled Loves Triumph Mile. ZelIe de
Lussan and Nine. Clementine de We're. from the
Metropolitan Opera House. and the ballet Prog
ress." Arrangements have been made serve a
substantial luncheon in the foyer of each theatre
flower bedecked tables Illuminated with electric
lights This feast Is to be given with the compli-
ments of the management to the women of the
audience. for the reason that the performances be-
gin at o'clock and end at s. and some may be-
come hungry In this period
New-York tribune., 1900-04-22

The principals Harry Dodd. Ida Mae Pierpont.
Gertrude Bradley. Horace Wright and John Greg
ory.
The uptown Proctor house, the Palace will offer
ample entertainment In Mile. Fougere. James
Doan and Ida Lenharr, Newell and Shevette.
Thomas J. Ryan and Mary Richfeld. in the come
dietta "A Headless Man: Carrie Scott. assisted
hy Little Monk: Marion Winchester. dancer: the
MaSinleys. aerial performers and the kalatechno-
scope. To-day's concert, continuous from till
1880 p. m, includes Thorne and Carleton, Sisson
and Wallace, Jane Whitbeck. McWatters and Ty-
son, Gruet, Beers and Gruet. and others.
The fourteenth annual gathering of banjo play
ers Will take place at the Madison Square Concert
Hall on Friday evening Among the players will
be Brooks and Denton, Polk and Rollins, the
Howard brothers. Farmer and Curry. the Dore
brothers. Brown and Magee. and the Carmen sis
ters. a special feature of the programme will be
Maurice FarkOa- the English entertainer: Press
Eldridge. the Maeldorf Instrumental Quartet
Wiseman's Serenaders. Karl Kaposv's Hungarian
Band, Miss Marion Short and Miss Margaret Ash
ton, who also take part.
y play by Bjornson will be presented the af-
ternoon of Thursday in the Empire Theatre by the
American Academy of the Dramatic Arts This
play has been translated into English by Augustus
Droosten and will be presented for the first time
on the English speaking stage It's title is "A
Failure"