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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-07

What must President Mckinley think
OF Senator Cullom who characterizes the
whole free trade scheme" for Porto
Rico as a deception, a delusion and a
snare" and says 1t is being pressed by
the ''monopolistic interests?" 1t will be
remembered that the President himself
was the first and most prominent advo-
cate of free trade with that island. For
such a stab below the belt Senator Cul-
lom should be disciplined by his party as
sociates.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-07

Some of our exchanges are becoming
convinced that the speech which Senator
Depew delivered in the Senate the other
day on the Porto Rico question was really
remarkable, in that it did not contain his
famous bear story.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-07
The Weather.

The indications for Georgia to-day are
for cloudy weather, with fresh westerly
winds, becoming variable. and for Eastern
Florida increased cloudiness. with warmer
weather in central and southern portions,
and variable winds.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-07

Before this Porto Rican business and
the question of the application of the
constitution to our new territory have
passed, the Supreme Court of the United
States may assume the attitude of the
Republican whip.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-07

Admiral Deweys announcement that he
would be a candidate for the presidency
has probably lost him what would have
been perhaps one of the most gorgeous
entertainments in his honor since his re-
turn from Manila The Chicago commit
tee has come to the conclusion that a
blowout" and a boom" for the presi-
dency are not coordinate functions and
IL is said ii may be gently intima ted to the
Admiral that he is expected to find that
his duties will make it impossible for him
10 attend" the projected Chicago affair
Evidently 1t will not take. the Admiral
long to learn that, while lighting qualities
are required in both, there is a decided
difference between war and politics
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-07

Kansas City is not going to permit the
Democratic National Convention to go
elsewhere il enterprise and hard hustling
will prevent it. While the fire was raging
in the convention hall. men were busy in
the crowd taking subscriptions with
which to rebuild the edifce. Available
funds amounting TO 1924, 500 have already
been secured, so that now only the me-
chanical problem Of getting the building
together In time remains. The job Is her
culean IN proportions. but those breezy
Westerners can accomplish wonders when
they set themselves 10 the tiAk.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-07

Admiral Dewey has no doubt learned,
but he is not alone in the knowledge. that
heroism is a very good thing when view
ed through field glasses or flashed by
long distance cable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-07

Self-government is at low ebb in
Washington. when it is proposed that
members of Congress, who have never
seen Hawaii and who probably never will
DO so, shall determine what Hawaii shall
do in the matter of the sale of liquors
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-07
LEGAL NOTICES.

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UNITED STATES OF AMFR1C9-
Southern district of Georgia, IS. In tho
United States District Court in and for
said district, Eastern division In the mat.
ter of ]. W. Seay, bankrupt, in bank.
ruptcy. Order of notice thereon. On read.
ing the foregoing petition it is ordered Nv
the court that hearing be had upon the
same on the 10th day of April. A. D 14o
before said court, at Savannah. in said
district, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon: and
that notice thereof be published in Savan-
nah Morning News and Savannah Press
newspapers printed in said district. and
that all known creditors and other per
sons in interest may appear at the said
time and place and show cause, if any
they have, why the prayer of the said De.
titioner should not be granted
And it is further ordered by the court
that the clerk shall send by mail to ali
known creditors copies of said petition and
this order, addressed to them at their
places of residence as stated
Witness, the Honorable Emory Speer
judge of the said court, and the seal
thereof, at Savannah, in said district, on
the 4th day of April, A. D., 1900.
H. H. KING Clerk
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-07

Miss Olga Nethersole who Will resume
the play Of "Sapho" since the New York
court has declared that the play is not
immoral. win be the envy of Mrs. Lang
try, whose "Degenerates" the Detroit.
Pittsburg and Cleveland officials have call
ed of the boards. Local standards Of the
atricai morals seem to b. about as differ
ent as congressional opinions Oh the Porto
Rican tariff.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-07

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY
Ellen Burk has applied to the Court OF
Ordinary for a twelve months support for
herself and minor children out of the e.
tate of James T. Burk, deceased. Apprais-
ers have made returns allowing same
These are, therefore, to cite all whom IL
may concern to appear before said court
10 make objection on or before the first
Monday in May next, otherwise same will
be granted.
Witness. the Honorable Hampton L.
Ferrill, Ordinary for Chatham County this
the 31st day of March, 1900
FRANK f. KEILBACH,
Clerk c. O.. C. c.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
4 GREAT FEBRUARY TRIDE
THE MOST REMARKABLE RECORD IN rz,
HISTORY OF AMERICAN FOREIGN
COMMERCE.

Washington. March IS (SpcciaD.-The month =.
February, 1900. has made the most remarka,r.
record of anysFe6ruary in the history OF 3-na-i,,
have averaged S.OOO,e0O for every business ssv a.
the month. and the total exports were s11a 7s57s7
or more than % per cent greater than that o, a,v
preceding February. Not only are the exDor,,
larger than those OF any preceding February bs,
the excess OF exports over imports is also nur,
larger than in preceding February. sllrpaszin,
those of 1898 by nearly g per cent and being mors
than 30 per cent in excess of that OF anv esrIts,
year February Is month of heavy innportatops
and 1t frequently happens that the imports exca.s
the exports. that excess of $50 9S1 SO in s,
ports over imports in February makes the record
OF the month remarkable one despite the f,et
were slightly larger than those Of any precedi-z
year except 1888.
The relative Importance of the February fsa
record will be more clearly seen when il is sfstat
that the average February exports during the las.
years S76 G000J0 per month while the to-si
Sl19 the other hand. the average Fshruarv
imports OF the preceding decade M
making the average February excess OF exports
imports during that time SIS, 60 while
of February 1900 is $50 99 612 This makes the orsl
expectation for the eight months ending with Fab-
ruary about coo greater than that OF the cor
responding months Of the fiscal year 1899 and makes
i apparent that total exports in the fiscal vssr
year by probably s1G0, .Oo0, and carry the tos
commerce OF the year considerably beyond The
s., COCO coo line.
The following table shows the imports and sx
of years. thus giving opportunity TO trace their
relative growth:
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
BILLS SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR.

Albany March 16.-Governor Roosevelt has signed
among other bills these:
Senator Malby's relative to contracts with
sherifs for board and maintenance Of prisoners in
county jafls.
Senator Whites providing for the appointment OF
clerks to the justices of the Supreme Court in the
With District
Senator Browns amending Section of the Code
of Civil Procedure relative to a court transacting
business Sunday.
Senator Douglass providing for a Board OF
twenty-one trustees of the Board of Foreign Mis-
sions of the Presbyterian Church in the United
States
Senator Douglass providing for fifteen trustees
for the Board of Home Missions of the Presby-
terian Church in the United States.
Senator G. A. Davis's, providing for the appoint
ment in Erie County of court officers to attend
justices at salaries not to exceed 1920
Senator Ellsworth's, authorizing the New-York
Gettysburg and Chattanooga Battlefield Commis
18th regiments, NewYorS Infantry, and Battery L.
2d New-York Light Artillery fought at the siege
of Vcksburg, for the purpose OF erecting suitable
monuments and appropriating g. Geo.
Senator Fords. amending the act Incorporating
the New-York Realty, Bond, Exchange and Trust
Company.
Mr. Irwin's, reappropratng $50. .74l for the State
armory at Whitehall. - .
Mr. Ryttenberg's amending the Code OF Civil
Procedure relative to preferred cash
Mr. Swifts. extending until 1905 the time within
which the Binshamton, Lestershire and Union Rail-
pany shall complete their roads.
Mr. Weekes's amending the Code of Civil Pro-
cedure relative TO motions and applications for
judgment.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
lHINOR ALBANY TOPICS.
OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILLS IN AS
SEMBLY wITHDRAwN.

Albany. March 1s.-when Senator WHITES Civil
Service bill was reached on the order OF second
reading in the Assembly this morning Mr.. burnett
OF Ontario, and said that he had peen IN
formed that the Senator from the XXth District
(Mr. DonneIIy) had moved to "hang up all Assem-
bly, bills in that House for to-day. To show his
magnanmity in the matter he said. he would with
draw his objection to Senator Whites BILL
"Well, I'll renew the objection" shouted Mt
Roche. of New-York, 1.-The Senate can't get away
with that bluff
The White BILL therefore. over. but subse-
quently Mr.. Aids pursuaded Mr.. Roche to with
draw his objection and a number Of Senate bills
advanced. These bills were among those
passed.
Mr.. AIds's- -Reappropriating certain unexpended
provements also appropriating $3.50 900 to pay the
interest the canal debt.
Mr.. Notwithstanding that the State shall not
consider proposal for public printing which
is not accompanied by satisfactory evidence that
the person properly making ii is a printer with a
plant sufficient to properly execute the said con-
tract
Senator Elsberg' 's-Vesting power in the Park
Commissioners of New-York to regulate projections
street lines within any PARK, square or public
place in their Jurisdiction.
Mr.. Sloane's-Amending the charter of Yonkers.
Mr.. Price's-Making ii miSdemeanor punishable
by fine to destroy ornamental vegetation on the
Senator Cullen uthorizing the Board of Public
improvement to lay out public park In Brooklyn.
The House adjourned until Monday at $50 p. m.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
A PROTEST. FROM VETERANS.
INMATES AT BATH OBJECT TO SUPERVISION
OF CHARITIES BOARD.

Corning n. Y, March 16.-Followng the treat
ment given to Inspector Dorr, of the State Board
of Charities, last Tuesday, the veterans at the
Bath Soldiers Home sent the following petitlon
to the Governor to-day signed by 1.41o men, prac-
tically the entire population of the Home:
To Hon Theodore Roosevelt. Governor State or
New-York, Albany, n. y:
We the undersigned, members OF the New-1orS
State Soldiers and Sailors Home, having served
in the defence of our country during the War of
the Rebellion are now on account of age and dis
ability residents of said Home During the war
of the Rebellion Governor Morgan issued procla-
nation stating that if the citizens of this State
would enlist in the Army Navy of the United
states in the defence of their country, and should
he injured or disabled from any cause while in the
service of the same he would pledge the faith
of the State to provide a home for them In the
true sense Of the word. We believe that it is the
intention of the people of this State that that
-ledge be made good. and therefore appeal TO you
as cur Chief Executive to see that our institution
be taken out of the control of the State Board of
Charities. This is not charitable institution
We are not paupers. The management OF this In
stition Is constantly being interfered with by this
Commission. and inspectors are constantly visiting
.,ur Home which is injurious TO the discipline and
we'll being of the same.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
GERMANY'S REPLY TO KRUGER.
READY TO ASSIST IN SECURING PEACE
WHEN CONDITIONS ARE RIGHT.

READY TO ASSIST IN SECURING PEACE
WHEN CONDITIONS ARE RIGHT.
Pretoria, March A. via Lourenco Marques.
March 15-The German Consul has handed the
following dispatch to President KRUGER:
The Government of Germany and the Emper-
will be gladly ready to assist in friendly me-
diations soon the fundamental conditions
to such are apparent, as soon as 1t is demon
strated that both opponents desire mediation.
Whether the desire already exists on the British
side be found by the republics on direct
inquiry at London or through the good offices
of a third Government which has no important
interests of its own to consider in South Africa
The latter assumption is qualified with a num-
ber of nations in and outside Europe but not
with Germany. Any such step on the part of
the German Government would awake sus-
picions and have other than humanitarian
view, The increased mistrust thereby engen-
dered would not promote peaceable settlement.
The request of the republics to transmit their
appeal for mediation to the Austro- Hungarian
and Swiss Governments. whose interests are
watched by the German Consulate, has been
Immediately fulfilled.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
4 BooKnAKER ARRESTED ON CAR

Reggie Lavigne, of No. TO Lexinston-ave a
bookmaker. arrested in Fifty -nnth-st cross
town last night by Patroman King OF the
West xty-eighth-st. station. charged with Gre
ating disturbance. Lavgne, with his wife and a
woman friend, were their way to Fifty -ninth-st
and Eghth-ave. Lavigne sgnalled to the conductor
TO stop the car. He did Sc the stopping with
the platform in bank of snow. Iavigne pro-
tested that none Of his party could SWIM and the
conductor. Henry Presenger, of No 325 East Third
st. resented his sarcasm and started the car. He
would not stop until the next block reached
BY that time Lavigne thoroughly angry. and
he went for the conductor The fight caused
stampede among the passengers, and was finally
stopped by Policeman King Sergeant Churchill
would not hold Lavigne.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
REJOICING IN CAPE COLONY.

Cape Town, March 16.-There were great re-
joicings throughout the Colony upon the receipt
Of the news that Bloemfontein had been occu-
pied by the British. The first intimation Of the
news at Port Elizabeth was the firing Of twenty
one guns at II o'clock in the evening. The in
habitants hastened to the streets and carried
the Mayor on their shoulders to the Town Hall,
where a demonstration was made. To-day was
observed as a general holiday.
At jamestown great complaint is made of the
harsh treatment by the Beers during the occu-
patton
Rebels coming in daily with their arms
from the South. A number of other rebel leaders
have been arrested.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
sTRATHcoNA,s HORSE SAILS

Halifax n. S., March l6.-The Strathcona Horse
Regiment and hundred recruits to fill vacancies
in the first Canada contingent in South Africa
harked the transport Monterey this afternoon.
The troops received grander send off than
that extended previous bodies. Governor Daily
read a cable message from Lord Strathcona. men
ton Of whose aroused great enthusiasm
among the men. The troops were accompanied to
pier by all the city militia and several bands
besides the band of the Lenster Regiment. The
members of the Legislature and City Council in
carriages followed the soldiery tribute of
spect for Lord Strathcona. The route of march
was marked with a profuse display of flags and
bunting and thousands cheered the soldiers all
along the line. The day had been declared holi-
day by the Mayor.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
HOW STEYN ESCAPED.
Guards 10 support the Highland Brigade Lord
Methuen continues:

Guards 10 support the Highland Brigade, Lord
Methuen continues:
At in the afternoon the Seaforths were ex-
posed TO a heavy cross-fire. the order to retire
was given, and the greater part of the casual
ties then occurred. This was unfortunate
retirement for Hallett He received instructions
TO remain in his position until dusk, and the
enemy were then quitting the trenches in tens
and twenties
10 that he quite understood his orders and he
made no further remark. He died at the head
of his brigade. and his name will always remain
honored and respected His high military repu-
Every soldier in my division deplores his loss.
He was a fine soldier and true comrade
The attack failed The Highlanders were ready
enough to rally. but the paucity of officers and
non-commissioned officers made it difficult.
attach no blame TO this splendid brigade
The report then proceeds to pay high tribute
TO the conduct Of all the troops under conditions
as hard be imagined, and mentions
specially a number of officers and for dis
tinguished acts OF courage already recorded in
the newspaper dispatches
Lord Roberts, in transmitting General CAT
acres report of the Stormberg defeat gives his
opinion thus:
The failure was mainly due to reliance on in
accurate information regarding the ground to
be traVersed to the position held by the Beers
TO the employment Of too small force, and to
the men being tired out by-a long night march
before they came in contact with the enemy
When IL became evident, shortly after midnight
that the guides We're leading the column in the
wrong direction. | consider Gatacre should have
halted and endeavored to find proper road or
should have fallen back Molteno rather than
have Tlsed the safety of the entire force by fol-
ioNihS route which brought the troops into
Beers
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
PREPARING TO RECEIVE THE QUEEN.

Dublin March 16-At a meeting in the Man
sion House to-day, the Lord Mayor presiding,
q committee was appointed to receive httlngly
the Queen, and Il. 400 was subscribed for deco
rations.
mass meeting summoned this evening
to denource the act of the Corporation in voting
an address to the Queen. But 1t was almost
a fiasco Only a few hundreds were present
at the stipulated time, and the gathering never
amounted to more than three thousand. The
majority were attracted out of sheer curiosity
rather than out of sympathy.
John DAILY. Mayor of Limerick addressed the
meeting and seconded a resolution, which was
adopted, protesting against the Corporations
decision.
After the meeting broke up about five hun
dred persons marched past the Mansion House
hooting, but there was no disorder
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
RURAL LEGISLATORS AFRAID.

Albany. March 16.-Governor Roosevelt stated to-
day that the small majority by which the Morgan
bill for New York kept in committee yesterday
was indicative that bill which would coniine tne
commission it appointed to certain territory In
its quest of water supply for that city would
pass the Legislature by a large majority. The pro-
vision for a rowing commission contained In the
Morgan bill was the OF genuine fear on the
mart of rural legislators. 1t is too late IN the
Session for a new bill to be drafted and pa passed ed
The Governor is impressed by the fact that the
authorities of New-York City during the entire
session failed to frame any legislation on ths SUD
iect He will charge the New-York city Charter
Revision Commission to pay particular attention
to the water needs of New-York. and will expect
that body include in the legislation II Will re-
port a proper solution of the question.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
A SILLY REPORT DENIED.

London, March 16.-The report published in
the United States that the British warship
Thetis was chasing the German steamer Kaiser,
off Delagoa Bay. the Kaiser having the Boer
Commissioners on board, was published in THE
Daily Mail" of this city, to-day, together with
a denial of the statement. The officials of the
Foreign Office say the idea of the officers OF
Rritisb warship attempting to remove foreign
ers from German vessel is utterly impossible
and absurd
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
CoLER AGAINST DE GRAw srl

Controller Coler said yesterday thar bs
strongly opposed 90 a bill introduced I'm the T-''
lature by Assemblyman De Graw, Of BrooEt~.
authorizing the Sinking Fund Commission n -
chase from any corporation having a valid -,
for bridge across the East River the go.
rights to build the bridge. The bill" he sass So
plainly in the interest of DR.. Rainey vvho hors
franchise for bridge the East Ri, =
Blackwells Island. There Is probably no cb,.d az
that the bill will pass. everybody seems .s
against it. DR.. Rainey has mad time snonvS - oe
build the bridge since the charter was granfs5 20
the Legislature. and he has failed 10 aceornr,oy y
anything. The city should not be obliged - sa sa
rights which IL already holds guy
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
SENATOR PIATT IN THE CITY

Senator Platt came TO this city from Washington
last evening, arriving at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
soon after O'Clock. He said he had to
New-York to look after business affairs and had
appointment to meet Governor Roosevelt or
other political leaders. Mrs. Platts health he said
improving. Senator Piatt proba bly, will have
talk with Chairman Ode of the Republican n
State Committee to-day, and he may talk with
a few Republican members of the Legislature IL
was said the Fifth Avenue Hotel last night
that Mr.. Otell expected TO return to this
city from Albany and be in the headquarters of
the State Committee to-day
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
IRISH INDUSTRIES SALE OPEN.
PRINCE OF WALES oFFICIATES-SH SHAMROCK
FOR VISITORS.

London, March 16. 450 p. m.-The Prince and
Princess of Wales opened the sale organized by
the Irish Industries Association, at the Mansion
House, this afternoon. Enormous crowds lined
the streets and the houses and stores displayed
flags Their Royal Highnesses received an ova-
ton. Lord Mayor Newton and the Sheriffs re-
ceiyed the royal party. Sprigs of shamrock
were presented to the visitors by Lady Aber-
deem.
The Prince of Wales, in declaring the sale
open expressed the deep interest which he and
the princess took in the welfare of the Irish
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
BRABANTs TROOPS WELCOMED.

jamestown, Cape Colony, March 15.-There
much enthusiasm at Alwal North when
General Brabant's troops occupied that place.
Commandant Olivier the Boer commander. apo-
ogized for the action of the Beers during the last
days of the occupation. saying he could not con-
troll his men.
The British now intrenched on the Free
State side of the Orange River. with the Beers
holding advantageous hill in front of them
General Brabant is greatly hampered owing to
the lack of artillery. having only two 10
FOUNDERS
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17

LEGISLATURES Will BE ASKED TO INCORPORAIE
IT IN MORTGAGE TAX BILL
Representatives of lodges and benevolent So
cietes of this State claiming membership Of more
than six hundred thousand met at the Office Of
William A. Cans. No. 1H Broadway, yesterday.
and drafted amendment to the Mortgage Tax
bill. The Legislature will be requested TO incor-
porate the amendment. which follows, in the tax
bill:
All beneficiary societies. orders or associations.
whether voluntary or Incorporated under the laws
of this State. any other State Territory of the
United States District of Columbia. and the
members of which are proposed, elected and IN
itated In subordinate lodges, councils or other
bodies, by whatever other name known. according
to the Constitution laws rules regulations Of
such societies, orders or associations respectively,
existing in this State. shall be exempted from
the provisions and operations Of this act.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
SHOOTING on A FERRYBO4r

A PANIC CREATED ON THE ATLANTIS
NONE OF THE SHOTS TAKE EFFECT.
Thomas Donahue. twenty years old OF M se
Columbia-st.. Brooklyn. was arrested last nirh,
charged with firing five shots with revolvsr =.
Jeremiah Griffin. of No. 4I3 Hicks-st on -.
South Ferry boat Atlantic. The firing occurrsa
at 10 p. m the trip 10 Brooklyn. Mons -
the shots took effect. but there was panic on
the boat. -