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The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
CESSI0N OF TUTUlLA ISLAND.
COMMANDER TILLEY SENDS THE
FORMAL CONTRACT.

"Instrumcnt of Cession" as 1t Is Call
ed Is Signed by Twenty-Five
Chiefs-Chiefs Are Entitled to Re
tain Control of Their TOWNSHIP
Firearms, Ammunition or Liquors
of Any Kind Can BE Imported Into
the Island.
Washington, Aug. 2.-Commander Ben
jamn F. Tilley, in charge of the United
States naval station en- the island of Tu-
tuila, Samoa, transmits in recent re-
port TO the navy DEPARTMENT upon the
condition of affairs on the island. an in
strument of cesslon" executed by the
chiefs of Tutula and the United States
government.
The document 70 mally cedes and ira s.
fers to Commando Tiney, as the repre-
sentative of the United States govern
ment, the islands of Tutuila, Manua and
all other islands. rocks, reefs, foreshores
and waters lying between certain degrees
Of latitude and longitude named, to erect
the same into a separate district to he
known as the district of Tutuila.
The instrument of cession," was sign
ed by the marks of twenty-five chiefs,
with their seas affixed on the nth of
April last, Immediately prior TO the rails
ing OF the Stars and Stripes over the ma
val station at Pago-Pago.
Chiefs to Retain Their Towns.
The provisions of the document set
forth that the chiefs of the towns shall be
entitled to retain their individual control
of separate towns, provided the same shall
be in accordance with the laws OF the
United States concerning Tutuile. 1t also
provides that this government shall re-
spect and protect the individual rights of
the people to their land and property,
and that should the government require
their lands, it shall take the same on pay
ment of a fair consideration.
On July 10 Commander Tilley visited
Rose Island, the eastern member OF the
Samoan group, which lies seventy miles
to the east of Manua. hoisted the Ameri-
can flag and took formal possession. This
island is nothing but coral atoll and IS OF
no value.
Very stringent regulations have been is
sued by Commander Tiley prohibiting
the importation of firearms. dynamite
and other explosives into Tutuila. An or
der recently issued forbids the importa-
ton of wines, beers, or liquors, except by
permission of the commandant. The ma
tives are not allowed to obtain these
intoxicating liquors, but, says Commander
Tilley the encouraging fact has been de-
veloped that they apparently do not care
for them.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
SOME STRIKING SENTENCES.
Emperor Compares the Chinese 20
the Amnlel<itcs.

London, Aug. 1.-The Berlin correspon-
dent of the Daily Chronicle who reports
Emperor Williams extraordinary sermon
of Monday on board the Hohenzollern, says
that some of the most striking sentences
attributed to the Kaiser are the follow
ing:
"Once again has the heather spirit of
the Amalekites been raised in distant
Asia with great power and much cunning.
With destruction and murder it will dis
pute the victorious march of Christian
customs and Christian faith.
And again is heard Gods command.
Choose us out men and go out to fight
with Amalek.' A hot and sanguinary strug-
gle has begun Already number of our
brethren are over there under fire. Many
more are travelling along hostile coasts.
You have seen them, the thousands
who, 10 the call of volunteers to the front
who will guard the empire, have assem-
bled themselves to battle with victorious
bann RS. We who remain at home are
bound by other sacred duties. Woe unto
us if we remain slothful and sluggish
while they are engaged in their difficult
and bloody work, and If. from our place
of security, we only curiously look on
while they wrestle in battle.
Not only should we mobilize battal-
ions of troops, but we should also and
shall set in motion an army of trained
PEOPLE to beg and entreat for our breth
rem that they may strike into the wild
chaos with sword in hand May they
strike fer our most sacred possessions.
We would pray that God, the Lord, may
make heroes of our men and take those
heroes TO victory, and then with laurols
on their helmets and orders on their
breasts, He may lead them home to the
land of their fathers.
Our fight will not be finished in one
day; but let not our hands grow weary or
sink until victory is secured. Let our
prayers be as a we'll of fire around the
camp of our brethren. Eternity will re-
veal the fulfillment of an old promise
Call upon me in trouble and l will deliver
thee Therefore, pray continuously"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
FOUND FOR THE PLAINTIFF.
Decision in a Long Pending Family
Lawsuit.

New York, Aug. 2-Justice Smith, of
tne Supreme Court rendered a decision
to-day firding for the PLANT # in the long
pending suit of May Thorne Brantiug-
ham against Eunice E. Huff over the will
of Joseph Thorne.
The suit was over transfer to Mrs.
Huff by Thorne of the record title of
stock paying regular monthly dividends
of per cent. on $500 900. and various 9th
er property owned by Mr.. Thorne esh-
mated in all at something like a half mil
lion dollars. In 1868 Joseph Thorne and
his wife adopted May Lillian Lee the
plaintiff, then nearly two years old.
Rich NJ. Thorne lavished all his affec-
tions upon her, as did his wife. But ore
day in 1892 in the railway station in Boston
Thorne met Mrs. Eunice Huff. Mrs.
Thorne, who had spent forty happy years
with her husband, sued for divorce.
In May. 1897 the old man died Then
Mrs. HUFF produced a paper TO prove her
claim TO his estate. This paper showed
that Thorne had assigned his property to
Mrs. Huff for the consideration of 81.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
MAILED FIST WHICH SMITES.
Continued from First Page.


mon preached by Emperor William last
Sunday on board the imperial yacht Ho-
benzollern, from Exodus. chap. vii, Z:
And it came to pass, when Moses held
up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and
when he let down his hand. Ama,ek rre-
vailed"
The subject was THE Holy Duty and
Holy Power of Intercession"
The reports show that the discourse was
quite tellicose towards China. or the SOL
diers e ing thith1r the imperial preacher
said:
They shall be the strong arm which
Furnishes assassins. They shall be the mail
ed fist which smiles that chaotic mass.
They shall be the defenders, sword in
hand Of our hottest possessions. True
prayers can still cast the banner of the
dragon into the dust and plant the banner
of the cross ucon the walls"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
HIS OWN CAMPAIGN MANAGER.
Col. Brynn VIII Take Charge of 1t to
n Large Extent Himself.

a Large Extent Himself.
Chicago, Aug. 1.-The Record tomorrow
will say
William j. Bryan in a large measure
will be his own campaign manager this
year. Directly after the notification cere-
monies at Indianapolis next week the
Democratic candidate for President will
return to Chicago and, with the help of
his party's leaders, formulate plans for
the campaign. According to the pro-
gFaInme as outlined by &c Johnson,
chairman of the National Executive Com
mittee, Adlai E. Stevenson will come
back with Mr. Bryan to this city, and the
two will have a large share in arranging
the lines for the coming political fight.
Mr.. johnson was told by Mr.. Bryan over
the telephone to help in arranging the pro-
gramme for the campaign. Mr.. johnson
said the candidate would probably be
here three or four days. Practically the
full roster of Democratic leaders will go
to Indianapolis for the notification. and
they will return here with Mr.. Bryan for
a session that will determine in its broad
lines the way the campaign is to be con-
Quoted.
1t is said at headquarters that Mr..
Bryan is not satisfied with the way the
campaign has been run thus far but he
feels that he has learned good deal of
politics since he was q candidate before,
and he wants to put 1t to practical uses.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
STREETS RAN WITH BLOOD.
'hinaman's Account of the Situation
In PelSin When Mnssacres Were
in Progress

Chicago, Aug. "A special to the Record
from Victoria, B. c., says:
A letter received by a local Chinaman
by the steamer Glenogle dated Chi San
Fu the capital of Shan Tung, on July Q
says Cho Ia, a reformer who escaped from
Pekin on June &c, has given the writer the
following information from the capital to
June 49,
There were 100000 Boxers and Manchu
troops in the capital whea l left, and
numbers more were pouring in from all
paris of the Chi Ii, San Tung Shen 81
and Ho Nan. Their main object seemed
TO be plumber and hatred of foreigners.
The gates Of Pokin were conse quently
opened day and night to permit these re-
Inducements to enter the city. Those in
the city had attacked the foreign lega-
tons continuously for ten days, but were
repaised every time, although they man.
aged to set fire to number of houses
soJclning the foreign quarters. thereby
leaVlng the latter considerably exposed.
Del eve enc or two foreign houses had
already been destroyed when 1 left the
city No decent peIs5n could get any
where near the mace for fear If being
called foreigner nv the moi
Not counting the ono IN non conyer,s
who have been massacred bv the Roxers
inside Pekin. If was estimated when 7
left that over mn neoceah,a citizars hod
also been slain in the melee The streets
ran with blood. II was awfu, rha Tor-
tar and Forbidden cities 1rara C11od 81
Overlooking win Rovere ava NIanob,,
troops. which caused q naric on,one N a
princes dukes nobIss ga ,,anohaTs -
the imperie1 clan and other hammers Who
were afraid that tbav a,so u,o,,id he
plundered as soon az the Roxars COT he
vond coptrol ond e. h., dinIov,,ao7. 49,,
managed N clear hotb cit,as ~ tho;r d.1.
gerous friends closed tho satas ard
nIaced STRONG guords of bonner NO., 70
nrevent furtber iroress ~ o,,,siaars
The Tartar C,it,, sates ara ~, orI,,
orened a oonnla of borrs da,, -. o,,oh,o
residents n nnrcbase tbinee froro tho
other citiAs To Chow, bou7 r>or,,Iax ~
powers ore cir ,ba NIa,oh,,s i1 So, 80
the nal,ces If each nrirce dnte ava NO.
HE there arc Rover aItars or recr,,,tin.
nIs,es
On I,,ra 10 y,r1 r. ,,ho ho5 ,,-,o,.s
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
TO WARD OFF EVIL.
PropitintinE Influences by Spirits of
the Quaint Chinese Pagodns.


From the Engineering Magazine.
From the point OF view OF artistic and
essentially Oriental design the pagoda
possesses the most interest These singu-
lar constructions. at least one of which
nearly every city possesses, fairly dot the
surface of the country. Their purpose APP
pears TO be twofold-either as monuments
commemorative the virtues OF the munfi-
'cence Of some departed benefactor, or as
agents OF "feng shut Literally wind
and water" the spirit genius OF good and
evil, which, II properly propltiated. will
ward off pestilence and famine and per
NIT only prosperity and happiness 10 visit
the neighborhood.
Those very curious towers are of great
antiquity. Chinese records authenticating
sheir origin at least as far back as the
early part of the Christian era. In size
they vary from the little ones, which are
nothing more than roadside shrines, 20
what was once the most beautiful and
largest--the celebrated porcelain pagoda
OF Marking destroyed In che TAPPING re-
beIllon The extraordinary structure had
a height of 2s1 feet, was built Of masonry.
ami covered with glazed tiles of many
colcrs and was a monument OF native
skill In erection as well as 10 artistic
sense in design Unfortunately most OF
the largest pagodas are being allowed 10
crr mble to decay although some are
tended and give hope OF standing for other
generations to admire. The prominent
ones vary In height from 100 10 200 feet.
are usually octagonal in plan, with
straight but tapering sides. and always
are composed Of an odd number OF stroies.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
COL. BRYAN'S PROGRAMME.
He Will Spend Some Time in Lincoln
Between His Trips.

Lincoln Neb., Aug. Nv. J. Bryan to-
day outlined his work for August as fol-
lows:
After the notification at Indianapolis
Aug s. he will return to Chicago for a
few days 90 consult with members of the
National Committee. He will then return
to Lincoln, where he will remain until
Aug. 30, when he will go to Chicago to
attend the National Grand Army en-
campment
During his stay in Lincoln between the
Chicago trips Mr.. Bryan will complete
his letter of Acceptance, which is now par
TALLY written, and this will be issued. He
will also prepare addresses for the popu-
list and Silver Republican notifications.
Willis ]. Abbott, head Of the Democratic
Press Bureau at Chicago. will give ad-
vance copies Of Mr.. Mryan's Indianapolis
notification speech to the press either
Monday or Tuesday of next week.
The time and place for the Populist and
Silver Republican notifications have not
yet been fixed.
Inc itinerary does not take into account
Mr.. Bryan's notification by the Poulists
and Silver Republicans, which Is expected
TO take place some time this month. and
may cali him from Lincoln. 1t is believ-
cd the meeting will be at Topeka.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
vICERoY WAS NOT WELL.
But He Sent n Warship ms an Escort
to Admiral Seymour.

Shanghai. Aug. Admiral Seymour,
on board the British boat Alacrity,
started for Nankin to-day 10 consult
with Liu Kun vi, viceroy of Nankin.
Admiral Seymour wired the viceroy of
his intended visit and Liu Kun VI re-
piled:
II am unwell and cannot see you"
Admiral Seymour insisted upon making
the visit and the viceroy responded by
wire:
II am instructing a warship to proceed
down the river TO escort the Alacrity TO
Nankin, in case of misunderstanding in
passing the forts
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
MEETING OF ANARCHISTS.
THEY EMPHATICALLY DENY ExIs-
TENCE OF PLOT.

They Applaud Bresci's Deed but Say
tie Killed Humbert of His Own
Free WiII-Annrchists Declare
They Have No Secrets md No
PIots-Lives of Several Paterson,
N. j. Men Have Been Threatened.
New York, Aug. 2.--Seevral hundred an
archlsts he'd a meeting in Bartho.di Hall
at Paterson, N. j., tonight. for the pur-
pose of discussing the situation in Italy.
There were many Frenchmen, a number
OF Spaniards and a few Austrians In
the assemblage, which consisted for the
most part of Italians.
Pasqualle Frank Presided. At the OPEN
ing he denounced the newspapers In gem
eraI and claimed that they we're misrepre-
senting the anarchists.
Pedro Esteve. the Spanish leader and
editor of a Paterson anarchist publication.
was the principal speaker He discussed
the situation In Italy from his own stand
point claiming that the government was
bad to the core. He said the poor people
Of the nation were oppressed and over
burdcned by taxes, and because OF the lat
country. He reviewed the work of the
socialis in Italy and claimed that their
propaganda had done no good; their in
tertons might be WELL but their methods
were not protective OF results.
He said Itsly's only hope was in the
anarchists. They had no secrets he said,
and took no part in plots. He said they
did not select by lot or otherwise any
person to kill. Bresci. he said. had not
been sent to kill the King, he did the
act OF his own free will Esteve said
that he was not sorry. This was greeted
with laughter and applause.
Resolutions Adopted.
Resolutions we're adopted as follows:
1--WE here assembled intend to state
that Brescis deed was the result OF the
present social state OF affairs. and there
fore we are trying 10 establish one where
violence would not be possible.
1--WE deplore as foolish the idea that
there could have been or existed plot
In this city Patterson and protest against
those who attribute II 90 and are trying
to make the Italian colony OF Paterson
responsible for Bresci's deed"
Charles II. Petrie, silk hnisher OF
Paterson, has received a number OF let
tiers from local anarchists, or what he
calls the Maha. In which his life was
threatened.
Mr.. Petrie is a prominent member OF
many societies that have for their object
the restriction OF immigration and dis
reimbursement OF certain sections of the
Italians He Is not alone. Six promi-
nent citizens OF Riverside. N. j.. who share
his beliefs. have also received threatening
letters.
Some time ago Mr.. Petrie was outspoken
against allowing the Italians the use OF the
public schools at night 20 teach what they
saw ht He has been threatened for this
particularly. He has armed his household
ard the other men who have been threat
ened have applied to the police for pro-
lection.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
BOMB CREATED A SCARE.
II Was Thought Anarchists Had
Broke Loose In Paterson.

New York, Ang "A small bomb was
accidentally exploded in a vault of the old
City Hall, now used as a recorders court,
in Paterson, n. j., to-day. The explo-
sion caused sensation and a report that
anarchists had attempted to wreck the
City hall quickly became current. The
bomb which was seized by the police from
an italian bombmaker a month ago and
placed in the vault by the police for safe
keeping, was accidentally kicked by one
of the city officials and the explosion fol-
lowed.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
INSURE CARMACK's ELECTION.
County Primaries Indicate That He
VIII he Senator.

Nashville, Tenn. Aug. 2.-County DEM
ocratic primaries held throughout the
state to-day practically insure the election
~ Congressman E. w Carmack to the
United States Senate. Almost without ex-
csntion where legislative candidates were
instructed they were instructed for Car
mack. David r. Snodgrass. chief justice
Of the state Supreme Court, is the only
other avowed candidate.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
AN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE.
LIKELY the Democratic Campaign
VIII Soon BE Outlined.

chicago, Aug. At was announced to-
Gay at Democratic national headquarters
mere on the return of w ]. Bryan from
Indianapolis. Senator Jones, chairman oil
the Democratic National Committee;
charles A. Towne and may leading DEM
ocrats are expected to be present.
me whole political situation, Ii Is SAID
VIII be discussed, and before Mr.. Bryan
departs for Lincoln, Il is believed the
whole Democratic plan OF campaign Will
nave been agreed upon. including the part
10 De taken by Mr.. Bryan himself.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
Surgeons for the Far East.

Washington, Aug 2.-The following
named assistant surgeons have been or
dered TO San Francisco for assignment to
duty with troops d sined for foreign SER
vice:
Patrick McGrath, at Washing tcn, d. c..
D. w Overtcn at New York; j. p. In
ward at Vinita, I. T.; E. F. Slater at
New York: j. w. Thornton at Ayrshire,
O.; G.. NJ. Van Poole, Salisbury. N. c.; v.
J. Hooper on the transport Sedgwick. and
C. b. Mittelslaedt and E. C. Schults at
New York.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
Chinese Women as slaves.

Chicago, Aug. 2-Four Chinese women
are reported 10 have been purchased by
Chicago Cinnamon and II is said are be-
ing held as slaves. The women were
among the ones exhibited at Chinese
Theater at the Omaha Exposition. 1t Is
claimed that $500 was the price of each
woman and that they have been held in
for nearly two years. Acting
Nayor Walker to-day instructed the police
ofticials 10 liberate the women.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
DISCUSSING THE WAGE SCALE.
Tin Plate People DO Not Seem In
cline to Give In.

New York, Aug. 2.-The Amalgamated
Associations delegation and officials OF
the American Tin Plate Company. Amer
lean Steel Hoop Company, American steer
Company and several kindred corporal tons
we're again in executive session to-day
discussing the wage scale Tor the nscsl
year. -
The associations later adjourned with
ont reaching an agreement. to meet In
Pittsburg Saturday. Aug. T. Nice Presi-
dent Amres of the American Tin Plate
Company said the conditions IN iron, steel
and tinware business did not warrant the
Increase in wages asked for by the men,
and hence il was impossible to grant II.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
Making ArmOred Trains.

London, Aug. "A news agency dis
patch from Tien Tsin, July Is, reports
that Lieut. Gen. Linewitch has succeeded
Admiral Alexieff in command of the Rus
sian forces there. The Russians, the dis
patch adds, are constructing armored
trains in the Tien Tsin shops and intend
reconstructing the railway as fast as tbs
column advances toward Pekin.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
Damage to Russian Cruiser.

Philadelphia Aug. at developed to-
day that the accident to the Russian cruis-
err Variag during her trial trip last week
was more serious than at first supposed.
1t will be at least five weeks before she
can again leave her docks at Cramps.
Three OF the crew were scalded by steam
when the cylinder head of the port engine
cracked. The damage is estimated at $40,
0nb
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
DEFEATED THE AsHANTIs.

nut the Losses of the British Were
Considerable.
Bewai Ashanti, Wednesday, Aug. l.
H. r. Beddoes, with 400 men and two guns
started July "a to locate the enemy's war
camp The camp was found, the warriors
numbering 5000 to 1000 men. three days
marching east of Dompoessi. Several
hours fighting resulted in the defeat of
the Asahntis after stubborn resistance.
Mai l3edGoes' losses were heavy. He
and Lieuts. Philips and Swaby were Sc
verely wounded. Thirty men were also
wounded. More troops will be necessary
before the campaign can possibly finish.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
VIII BE Another Primary.

Covington. KY. Aug 1.-The Democratic
State Central Committee met here to-day
and elected ex-Gov. James y. McCreary,
chairman of the State Campaign Commit
tee, and q. w. Bradburn vice chairman
and a member from the state at large.
On account of the contest between Trim
BILE and Moody IL was decided that the
for Congress In the Seventh
mi mo REG
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
FAILURES DURING JULY.
They Were About Double Those of
July Last Year.

July Last Year.
New York, Aug. 2.-Reports TO r. G.
Dun & Co, show commercial failures in
July 793 in number, with liabilities of So
771,755.
OF manufacturing concerns there were
1873 defaults, amounting to $5,1T6s2. and
of traders $50, with sS,324,3 66 liabilities.
The total last month was about double
that of the same month last year, but 1t
must be remembered that failures in July,
1899. were the smallest, with one excep-
ton, in any month Ct the 81 for which de-
tailed statistics have been published by
this concern.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03

the excursion down the river on the City
of Dublin. Most of the members went
down upon the boat. The Dublin military
band went along and furnished music for
the occasion.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
Trouble Among Coal Miners.

Keystone, w. Va, Aug. A race war
among the coal miners is threatened. In
queillng disturbance the officers killed
one negro and injured several others. The
negroes are in the majority and are hold
ing Indignation meetings.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
p,chorason nepomiu.,.d.

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 2.-James d. Rich
ardson, leader of the minority OF the
House OF representatives, was renomi-
mated for Congress by the Democrats Of
the Fifth district to-day. lie had no OPP
position.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
Parcels Post In Mexico.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The Mexican gon-
eminent has given notice that parcels
post packages Weighing up to eleven
pounds may be sent In the mails for Con-
cepcion del orc, state of Zacatecas
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03

Knoxville, Tenn, Aug. "A special to
the Sentinel from Middlesboro says the
Republicans of that community have in
vited Gov. Roosevelt TO speak in Middles-
boro and have guaranteed him an audience
OF 10000.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
Gen. GaseIee Takes Command.

Tien Tsin, July q, via Shanghai, Aug. /.
Gen. Sir Alfred Gaselee arrived here to-
day and assumed command of the Brit
ish forces.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03

Shanghai, Aug. 2.-Admiral Aiexieff has
gone to New Chwang. where the position
of the Russians is regarded as serious
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03
New bolivian MInl.ter.

Lima, Peru, win Galveston. Aug. 2-Dr.
6uachall7. The new Bolivian minister 10
the United States, arrived here to-day en-
route for Washington, accompanied by
his son and daughter. He will take tho
next steamer for Panama.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-03

Sydney, ". s. W., Aug. 2-The steamer
Mariposa, which left this port for San
Francisco to-day, carried $4,000 In gold.