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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-10
ENGLAND LOST ONLY ONCE.
Balfour Says Her wars Do Not Begin
TriumphantIy.

London, Jan. 9.-Arthur ]. Balfour, First
Lord Of the Treasury. speaking this even
ing in East Manchester. said:
Il know Of no war in which Great Brit
ain has engaged except that resulting in
the independence of the American col
onies, which did not end triumphantly.
Yet I do not know of one which has be-
gun triumphantly. True, the war in
South Africa is Disappointing but it is
not a fact that Great Britain has suf-
fered exceptional reverses or great disas-
ter. On the other hand, the war has knit
together every branch of the English
speaking race, making all feel that they
have great common destiny which il is
their duty to accomplish.
These ere thoughts which ought to
support US in far greater trials than this
war may produce. Remember, that ma
ton which cannot bear defeat is a nation
unworthy of empire, and although defeat
mas not yet come, and although we hope
and believe it viii not come in the course
of the present war, yet if nlatrers-shoull
turn out otherwise. we slfoui1%x7tiil rely
upon the courage and patriotism of our
countrymen" (Cheers.)
At second meeting. held I'm a suburb
of Manchester. Mr.. Balfour said:
While 1 am 10th 10 claim. in any proud
ana arrogant speech, that we are in any
special sense the leaders of great hu-
manrarian cause, 1 deny in the strongest
manner THAI we are animated by iguoble
motives. No more false or stupid calumnv
was ever invented than the accusation
that Great Britain is animated by petty
desire TO add wealthy regions to an al
ready gigantic empire.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-10
CONDUCT OF WAR CRITICISED.
DEMAND MADE FOR IMMEDIATE
INCREASE OF ARMY.

Asserted That England should Send
oo'ooo More Men TO South Africa.
Talk of the Supersession of Anoth-
er GeneraI-Butler's Advice May
BE Accepted-EngIand' Losses Are
Fast Approaching S,OOO-AdmiraIty y
Is Seeking More Transports.
London. Jan. 10. 4:3O a m.-The war Of
fee has neither contributed any light on
the situation in Natal since Sunday nor
allowed the dispatches OF correspondents
10 get through. Consequently the public
impauence finds vent in a discussion OF the
conduct of the war.
The Morning Post demands that the
forces afe,d, afioat and in preparation
shall be increased by 65,OO0 men. To this
end it urges that all the trained men the
country possesses, militia and volunteers.
shall be called out, asserting Incidentally
that, although the attitude of other Pow
ers is correct in the diplomatic sense of
the word. an invasion, if attempted, would
be sudden, and that now is the time to ap-
prehend contingencies.
The Daily Mail says it understands that
the supersession of another general
commanding in South Africa Will shortly
be announced. This may have relation to
Gen. Buffers hasty summons from Dav-
export. 1t is reported that he came by
special train yesterday to London and
held a long consultation with the head
quarters staff. This seems to indicate that
his advice, which only recently was in
extreme disfavor, is about to be utilized.
There Are Many Critics.
The critics range up and down the en-
tire field of war transactions, finding
fault especially with the lack of trans
ports for the troops who are ready to
depart, and with the concealment of news,
averring that the censorship in South Af-
rica embraces the mails; that the reports
Of correspondents are being mutilated and
entire letters suppressed.
The admiralty is seeking transports and
is reported to have chartered the Amer
lean liner St. Paul, which was inspected
previous to chartering, and three Liver
pool steamers.
The government 5 defense, as put forth
by Mr.. Balfour at Manchester has pro-
,duced a disagreeable impression upon the
country. The Standard. Times and ST.
James Gazette Join in the almost unani-
nous metropolitan and provincial disap-
proval of the government explanations.
EngIand's Heavy Losses.
Great Britain's losses since the war be-
gan are fast approaching SOG. A war
office compilation of casualties, issued last
evening, shows a total Of 7,2l3-1 OPT killed
3.675 wounded and 2,5l1 missing These
do not include 40 who have succumbed
TO disease. nor the casualties at Lady
smith last Saturday
The Daily Mail says:
with characteristic bad manners. the
Transvaal authorities have refused to al
low Mr.. Hollis. the American representa-
tive at Pretoria, TO care for British inter
ests This is unprecedented in modern
diplomatic history
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-10
YELLOW FEVER At VERA cruz.
Unusual for 1t to Break Out at This
Time of the Year.

Vera Cruz. Mex. Jan. 9.--several new
cases Of yellow fever have broken out
here after it had been supposed the cpl
demic was stamped out 1t IS most un-
usual for fever to prevail at this time Of
the year after the northerH gales have
cooled the atmosphere. Several deaths
have occurred in the military aud civilian
hospitals.
yellow fever has appeared at Orizaba
according to the report Of the sanitary
agent stationed in that city. on the
End instant one case was noted at the City
OF Tehuantepec. but since that date no
cases have been reported there. A new
fever hospital has been provided at Teh-
uantepec.
The recurrence Of yellow fever at this
port is giving anxiety, but as the weather
grows colder IL Is confidently believed IL
VIII end and precautions viii he takcn
10 prevent its reappearance in the spring
Business Is good here and all along the
coast, and news from Yucatan says il has
phenomenal prosperity and abundance OF
money.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-10
ROSE FIGHTING FOR CARTER.
FROM LACOMBE,S DECISION
ARGUED YESTERDAY.

Attorney Rose Says He VIII. If Nee
essary, Go to the Supreme Court.
and as "A Last Resort. to Congress.
Way EndeavOr TO Keep the Gay
nors in New York Until the Com
spir0cy Charge Expires-The AL
legged Errors.
New York. Jan. 9-Former Captain
Ot.rlin NJ. Carter, L. S. A., through mis-
lawyer Abram ]. Rose, is making bit
Ter fight in the federal courts in the hone
of getting the sentence of the courtmar-
tis annulled.
should Mr.. Rose succeed in freeing Car
ter he would practically clear the Gay
nor brothers and Benjamin D. Greene.
tie alleged favored contractors, at pres
ent awaiting examination before United
States Commissioner Shields on indict-
m5nts found last month in Savannah,
charging them with conspiracy and de-
frauding the government out of over half
a million dollars.
In the event of Carter's lawyer being
able TO keep the contractors in this city
ara Carter's case before the courts until
the conspiracy charge falls through be-
cause of the statutory time limit which
1ire July next, he viii have won an
portant point against the prosecution.
Carter's counsel says If necessary he
will carry it to the United States Su-
preme Court, and, as a last resort. petit
ton Congress to appoint a commission
10 inquire into the legality of Carter's
conviction.
The case came up to-day in the form
OF a writ of error to an appeal from
an order of the Circuit Court dismissing
writ of habeas corpus. Its title is
Oberlin NJ. Carter VS.. Capt Benjamin X.
Roberts. defendant in error The latter
is in charge of the military prison on Gov
ernor 5 Island, where Carter is watched
by an armed sentinel.
Lawyer Rose opened the case at bar,
after telling of the proceedings of the
courtmartial. read the charges and speci-
fcations on which his client was tried. He
described the sentence and told of the
| punishment which Carter has already suf-
lered.
Held That Lacombe Erred.
Preceding his argument. Mr.. Rose urged
upon the court that Judge Lacombe erred
in holding:
First. That the courtmartial had juris-
diction to render the sentence imposed.
second. That Carter was lawfully re-
strained from his liberty in and by virtue
0. TIE said sentence.
Third. That Carter was not restrained
Of his liberty without due process of law
as required by the constitution of the
United States, and that he was not so
detained contrary to the constitution Of
the United States.
Fourth, That general orders IT. head
quarters of the army, were sufficient and
lawful authority for the Imprisonment
and detention of the said Carter in Gus
tody
Fifth, That charge " of the charges
ana specifications preferred against Car
ter sufficiently charged an offense under
tn f2nd article of war and did not charge
an oTense, if at ali, under the Goth article
Of war.
Sixth, That said Carter was amenable
to further punishment under the sentence
imposed by the courtmartial after he had
been dismissed from the military service
and the order of his dismissal personally
served on him.
The points were argued at great length
and decision was reserved.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-10
PULITZER'S HOUSE BURNED.
LIVES OF TWO SERVANTS WE'RE
LOST IN THE FIRE.

Total Loss to the Worlds Editor Is
$300.00O-He Is Well Covered by
Insurance-Scveral of Those I'm the
House Had Narrow Escapes-Fire
started While the Occupants Were
Still Asleep-Pulitzer Was Away
From Home at the Time.
New York. Jan. 9-The handsome resi-
dence Of Joseph Pulitzer. publisher OF the
New York World, at 1912 East Fifty-fifth
street was destroyed by fire to-day. and
two women servants were suffoca,ed or
burned to death, The total loss is esd-
mated at about $1,000 The Insurance is
$4,000
The victims of the tire were Mrs. Nor
san JelletL the housekeeper and Miss
Elizabeth Montgomery, a governess.
The dwelling was a four-story building
OF stone and brick with carved entrance.
The dining room was famous fer its hand
some fitting. There was a conservatory
adjoining, and here the fire originated
The origin of The fire is variousy as
erioed to electric wires. the steam heater
and an open IRE. II started about 7.0
a. m. while Mrs, Pulitzer her daughters,
Constance and Edith, y and "A years Of
age respectively, and Herbert. a boy Of
years, and the hOusekeeper and govern
ess were asleep. Mr Pulitzer and his
son, Joseph, Jr., were at Lakewood. There
We're sixteen servants in the house.
The servants in the house and the pass
eIs-by discovered the fire about the same
time. There was not much smoke, but the
flames spread rapidly and were soon be
yond control Mrs. Pulitzer got her chill
dren together and with the aid Of their
nurses got them safely to the street, and
then to an adjoining dwelling.
Housekeeper Went Back.
Several of the servants had narrow es-
capes. one Of them making his way out
of the building by way of the roof. He
said that he saw Mrs. Jellet on the roof
tanning Christmas presents. When the
firemen found the body of the housekeep-
er on the top floor the bag was in her
hand. II contained a number Of silver
trinkets and fancy articles
The womau's body was partly burned.
The body Of the governess. Miss Mont
gomery, was discovered after several
hours. 1t was found in the ruins on the
third floor. The woman had only had time
to put on a shirt and bath robe with a
pair of slippers before she was overcome.
Her body was not badly burned. showing
that she probably had been suffocated.
The fire spread rapidly after the start,
and the firemen sent in second and then
third alarm. bringing a great niImber
Of engines and other apparatus to the
scene Reserves of police were called out
to keep in order the big crowd which had
come 10 see the flames, which were specs
tacular because of the wind tanning them
fierceiy.
Mrs. Pulitzer, who is a niece Of Jeffer-
son Davis, had a number OF jewels in a
safe in the house. which was buried in
he ruins. She said that everybody had
time to get out of the house after the fire
started as there was smoke only for some
minutes fore the flames.
The building was completely gutted by
the fire. none of the stairways being left,
and the rooms being burned out The
contents were an entire loss, and these
alone, il was estimated, were worth $50
Geo.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-10

WAS MOLINEUX's WRITING.
More Experts on the Stand in the
Great Poison Case.

Oreat PO1SOn case.
New York, Jan. 9-The trial of Roland
B. Molineux for the murder OF Katherine
J. Adams relapsed into dullness to-day
with the calling of another expert in hand
writing. Prof. Persifer Frazer, of Phila-
deiphia, who occupied nearly the whole
day.
Mr.. Frazer expressed his opinion that
the author of the letters signed Roland
Molineux was also the author of the let
ters signed H. Cornish" and H. c. Bar
net" and further that the address on the
poison package was written by the au-
thor Of the letters. A comparison with
some undOubted writings of Barnet and
Cornish, he said, had convinced him that
neither Barnet nor Cornish had written
the adress on the poison package.
The only other witness of the day was
Augustus F. R. Martin, paying teller of
the Essex County National Bank Of New
ark, y. ]. He identified the handwrit-
ing on the poison package as mat of Moli-
neuX, who had been a depositor at his
bank for some years
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-10
HOUSE DEMOCRATS CAUCUS.
Plan to Unity All the Opposition TO
the RepubIicans.

the
Washington, Jan. l0-A well attended
caucus of The Democratic members of the
House Of Representatives was he'd to-
night.
MIR. Newlands of Nevada of the Silver
party was present by invitation of Mr.
aardson, the Democratic floor leader.
tor the purpose of presenting a plan for
united action by all of the elements op-
posed 10 the Republican organization.
The actual business transacted by the
caucus was confined to the adoption of a
Tesolution for the appointment of the US
uai committee of one member from
e state to look after congressional elec-
ions, and the selection of Messrs. Under
Wood of Alabama and Eppes of Virginia
as whips for the arrangement of pairs
Mr. Newlands spoke an considerable
Itnsth concerning the unifcation of the
dement's opposed to the political party
noN in power 1t suggested an advisory
committee of one member from each OF
taa states, the choice to be made from
p-mocrats, Populists, Silver Republicans
Silver independents and. in fact. all the
clements opposing the Republican party
o. 20 formulate a single policy on the
more important pubic questions.
The chief interest centered in a resolu-
Ton offered by Representative Robertson
Of Louisiana, with a view 10 securing
scoring" committee of fifteen members
On powered to formulate the Democratic
Policy on important questions of legsla-
toa
The resolutions provided that when
Wra"-fourths Of The members of the eau
agree on the matters submitted by this
lN cutive Committee, the ratters so
as' Cd upon become the policies of the
Itmocratic party in The House and shall
u' binding on all Democrats
NJ Robertson however, finally consent
'I 'p withdraw the resolution until later.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-10

No EFFORT TO INTIMIDATE.
Bradley Denies Rumors of Designs
on the Legislature.

on the Legislature.
Frankfort, KY, Jan. 9.-The sessions Of
both houses OF the Legislature were un-
eventful to-day. no steps being taken
which had any bearing on the state con-
tests.
Former Gov. Bradley, chief counsel for
Gov. Taylor, denied the stories that
troops had been brought here In citizens
clothes and that Republicans had arrang-
ed 90 import here large bodies OF men
from over the state to intimidate the Leg
islature. He said
I'VE will summon about 200 witnesses
here. whose evidence IS 10 be taken for
use before the state contest board and
many OF them, I suppose, viii come, but
there will be no effort at intimidation. 1
take no stock in the talk about blood
shed"
At the adjutant generals Office It was
stated that a guard is In charge of the
state arsenal.
The House win be the center Of attrac-
ton tomorrow the principal fight being
over the adoption of the joint rules.
EX-CongressIhan W. c. p. Breckinridge
and other anti-Goebel Democrats who
have been summoned here. arrived last
night and to-day held frequent confer
ences with both the Republicans and anti
Goebe Democrats In the Legislature. The
anu-Goebel Democratic members were es-
pecially urged to act with the Repubii-
cans on the fight in the House against the
joint assembly rules.
It is stated that both Senator's lindsay
and Deboe and others favor getting the
governorship case into the federal courts.
The appealed case involving the ques-
tions whether Gov. Taylor's appointees
are the riehtful state election commits
soners. viii be heard by Chief gustice
HaZelrigg tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-10
TRIAL OF JULIA MORRISON.
Court to Charge Jury To-day and
Early Verdict Is Expected.

Chattanooga, Tenn. Jan. 9.-In the trial
of Julia Morrison, the actress, for the
murder of Frank Leidenheimer, the state
to-day introduced witnesses to show that
the witnesses for the defense could not
have seen the occurrence. as curtains in
terfered
Col Andrews summing up the evidence
said he believed the prisoner had lain in
wait for Leidenheimer, intending to kin
him before he went 60 the stage that
night but lacking hat opportunity, she
followed him to the stage and killed him
in cold blood.
Mr.. Williams. for the defense. bitterly
attacked the character Of Leidenheimer
and stated that the features of the de-
fense are self-defense temporary insan-
ity and justification of the act
The Judge viii charge the jury to-mor-
row. and a verdict may be returned to-
morrow night
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-10
MILITARY PUT ON NOTICE.
Uprising Feared at FinewOod ns the
Result of "A Shooting.

KeSuit OF a. SnoOIihR.
Columbia. s. C.. Jan. 9-Last Saturday
at Pinewood. a small station on the At
lantic Coast Line near Sumter. Conduc-
tor Frank B. Hursey shot and instantly
killed a negrs train hand, Lewis Burton.
who was advancing threateningly upon
the conductor.
The negroes at Pinewood became dis
turbed and the white people who are in
a great minority are in fear Of violence.
although Conductor Hursey has been
committed TO jail at Manning.
The coroner's jury. with the exception
Of three negroes. was disposed TO exoner-
ate Hursey
To-day A. l.. Burkett, intendant Of
Pinewood, wired Senator Appelt for TWEEN
~ rifles and 1000 rounds OF ammunition
as an uprising was feared Gov. Nc
Sweeney wired Sheriff Brabham to pro-
ceed to Pinewood with a posse. and Capt.
W. l.. Lee was ordered TO have his COM
pany, the Sumter Life Infantry, sleep
on arms. ready TO proceed 70 Pinewood at
any moment
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-10
TINES ON BALFOUR's SPEECH.
Makes 1t the Text for Criticism of
the Government.

the Government.
London, Jan. l0.-The Times in an edi-
torial, based upon Mr. Balfours declara-
tions yesterday, severely eriticlses the
government, and says:
1T is fortunate for the government ,hat
when Parliament meets it Will only have
to face the weak opposition. If the short
comings, now revealed, had been revealed
in a war with frst-class European Pow
er, the nation would not have been con-
soled by statements such as Mr.. Balfour
has been making.
1T is neither becoming nor prudent,
after what has happened, for a minister
TO declare, as Mr.. Balfour did, that he
does not feel that he need apologize on
behalf of the government. II would be
better for the country and for the minls-
ters themselves II the latter frankly owned
that they had made a mistake, pleaded
extenuating circumstances and pledged
themselves to a serious effort to reform all
which has proved wanting"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-10
GERMANS CLAIM DISPUTED.
England Does Not Acquiesce in Her
stand as to Seizures.

London, Jan. lo.-The Daily Graphic
makes the following statement regarding
the seizures OF German vessels by British
warships:
Germany has addressed two notes to
tho British foreign office challenging
Great Britain's right 10 detain any vessels
travelling between neutral ports. These
notes have been duly answered.
THE Queens government find them
selves wholly unable to acquiesce In Ger
many's contention. Germany cited a case
In support OF her contention. but on exam
ination this so-called precedent proved 20
be quite inaPplicable to the seizures un-
der discussion
The correspondence between the two
governments rests there, pending a de-
cls.on by the prize court"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-10
BALLOT TAKEN FOR SENATOR.
blackburn, OF Course, Gets n Major
ity I'm Both Houses.

Frankfort, KY. Jan. 9.-The House to-
day balloted for United States senator
with the following result: Bradley, Re-
publican, q; Blackburn, Democrat, 81.
In the Senate the ballot for senator
stood: Blackburn %; Bradley. u.
The Joint assembly will ballot to-mor-
row. and on account OF doubt as to wheth-
er the ballot should occur to-day or next
Tuesday, the proceedings Of to-day and to-
morrow viii be duplicated on the corre-
spending DAYS Of next week
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-10
Rerc.ford wants Reform.

Topdon Ian. 9.-Admlral Lord Beres-
for5 In a speech tonight, said;
"While l would deprecate the adoption,
Of conscrlption hope the country WA
insist upon overhauling and reforming
the naval and military service. Our gen
erals should be held harmless, for tney
have been set to do an impossibihty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-10
ENGINEER WILL DIE, TOO.
More Details of the Wreck on Nor
folk and western.

Bristol Tenn. Jan. 9.-Passengei. trair
No. 1S, on the Norfolk and Western Rail-
way. due here at 10 o'clock last night. was
wrecked at Pulaski, Va, having collided
with number of freight cars that had
been shifted onto the main line.
Fireman Cornan of Roanoke was taken
out of the wreck alive. but lived only
few minutes. Engineer John Smith. whose
home Is in Bristol, had both legs crushed
and both were amputated. He was other
wise injured so that he cannot possibly
live.
Postal Clerk Wood and Germany and
baggage man are reported as slightly IN
Jured- The passengers were not harmed,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-10
STEAMER general RELEASED.
Cargo EXamired and Found to Com
tain No CoDtraband of Wnr.

Aden Jan. 9.-The imperial G erman
mail steamer General, detained here by
the British authorities since Jan on sus-
picion OF having contraband Of war on
board. has been released. After her car
20 had been examined IL was found that
she only had a few chemicals and axle
trees on board. Nothing else was dis
closed.
4 quantity of Trieste -four brought by
a LlOyds steamer and supposed TO De
bound for the Transvaal, mas been held
pending the decision Of "a prize court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-10
BUBoNIC PLAGUE IN MANILA.
Madrid Has Report of six Cases
and Four Deaths There.

Madrid. Jan. e.-The Liberal says to-
dav official dispatches have been received
from Manila confirming the dispatches OF
the Associated Press, announcing that the
bubonic plague had broken out there, and
adding that there had been six cases and
fnur deaths.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-10
Garrisoned by Rebels.

London. Jan. 1O-The Daily Mail has the
following dispatch, dated sunday. Jan.
I. from Cape Town:
''Dordrecht Is now garrisoned by ] COO
rebels thus releasing the Orange Free
state troops for service elsewhere"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-10
Fined Them for Contempt.

Frankfort Ky. Jan. 9.-Judge Cantrill
to-day fined Gen. +. Watt Hardin aud
Theodore Hallam. attorneys for John H.
Whallen, so each for contempt In fling
a petition demanding an immediate trial
of WhaIIen
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-10
No Bombardment sunday.

London, Jan. 10-A dispatch 10 the Daily
Chronicle dated at Frere Camp, Sunday
afternoon at o'clock says:
There has been no bombardment Of
Ladysmith to-day. nor any shelling at
Chievely by the British guns"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-10
Loving CUP for Dewey.

Washington. Jan. 9-The loving cup OF
silver made from the melted dimes con-
trlbuted by over 10000 American citizens.
the majority of whom were children YES
presented to Admiral Dewey to-day before
a small. but notable gathering.