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The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
WILL TAKE OATH TO-DAY.
stringent Measures Are Being Taken
Against the Socialists and the
AuarChisf1-

Rome, July 3l.-An the military and
naval forces throughout the country will
to-day, CTuesday). take the oath of fidel-
ity to the new King.
All the deputies of the extreme left now
in Rome, met together yesterday after
noon, and e0opted resolution express
ing adherence of the crime.
The cardinals met at the residence of
Mgr. Rampolla, to discuss the line of
the obsequies.
Last evening the students paraded the
Streets cheering for the House of Savoy
No disturbance of public order has been
reported at any point.
A proclamation from the Queen Regent
has arrived announcing the ascension of
the new King. and stating that Parlia-
ment will be convoked after the funeral.
Several warships have started to meet
King Victor.
II is reported that Emperor William will
attend the funeral.
The Socialists and anarchists have is
sued formal condemnation of the crime.
The police have made several arrests of
suspected persons, on the theory that a
conspiracy exists.
The Socialist organ Avanta accused the
government of being the indirect asas-
sin of the King, because of a mistaken
policy of dealing with Socialists. In con-
sequence of this TRADE the police seized
the Avanta.
The Pope's grief was unmistakabie. AS
surances have been conveyed to the gov
ernment that the Vatican will discour-
age any attempt to embarrass the min
istry. This is the outcome of a rumor
that a dangerous coalition exists between
the extreme papal party, and the Re-
publicans for the overthrow of the mon
archy.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
ROOsEVE IS NOT TALKING.
Said Leaders Dad Not Criticise HIS
ST. Paul speech.


New York, July S0.-After Gov Roosevelt
came from a conference with Senator
Hanna, Manley Bliss, Senator Scott and
Gibbs to-day he said:
II have absolutely nothing to say. l
have seen Senator Hanna. Senator Scott.
Mr.. Manley and Mr.. Gibbs and have had
a pleasant talk with them. and expect that
Senator Platt will be here In about half
an hour TO see Senator Hanna. / do not
know whether will be able to return for
that meeting or not. do not expect TO
be anything but a private citizen during
the month OF August. Later than that I
have not made any definite arrangements"
Asked later If the talk at the conference
included the speeches that he had made
in the West, notably the one in ST. Paul,
he replied:
Yes we did talk that over as well as
the other speeches l made The speech in
St Paul was brought up but was not
criticised"
After Gov. Roosevelt left the building
Senator Platt arrived and went into Sena-
tor Hanna's room, where the two held a
long conference.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
WE'RE SAFE AT PEKIN JULY 22.
Great Britain Allows Russia to Con-
troll the Railroad.

the hGi1rOad.
London. July 30.-In the House of Com
mois to-day the parliamentary secretary
for the foreign office, Mr.. Brodrick. read
the dispatch from the British consul at
Tien Tsin saying that the foreign minis
ters at Pekin were safe July o.
Mr.. Brodrick also read a dispatch in
which the statement was made that a
strong body of troops, composed almost
entirely of Kwang Su's was around the
legations and that the Chinese were
forced to block the river with sunken
craft, with a breach on the left bank, In
order to flood the country to the east
ward
Mr.. Brodrick added that the council of
admirals decided July 16 that the railroad
between Taku and Tien Tsin should be
guarded and managed by the Russians.
The government has informed Russia il
acquiesced, as the arrangement might be
the most convenient. but that 1t must be
clearly understood that the line would re-
vert to its former management-the Brit
ish-on the termination of hostilities Mr..
Broderick added that he did not yet know
who was TO have supreme command.
British troops would be available to CO.
operate with the allies, but no arrange
ment has been made to put them under
command of foreign officers.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
GIVES UP
BoER GENERAL HAS SURRENDERED
WITH 5000 MEN.
HAD TO BE UNCONDITIONAL
WANTED TO MAKE CONDITIONS but
ROBERTS REFUSED.

Lord Roberts Dispatch Tells of the
Hunters Advance Was Twice
Checked by PrinsIoo's Forces.
Burghers Were Taken as Prison.
ers of War and Were Not Allowed
10 Return to Their Farms.
London, July S0-The following official
Roberts:
Pretoria, July 29.-On July 26 MacDon-
aid fought rear guard action with the
enemy from early morning until dark,
nine miles outside of Naauwpoort, in the
Bethlehem Hills, resulting in his effectu-
ally blocking Naauwpoort Mex to the
Boer wagons.
Hunter reports that the enemy twice
checked his advance by holding strong
positions on two neks one of which was
taken before dark by the Scots. the Royal
Irish, the Wiltshire and the Leinster regi-
ments. Our casualties were only five or
six The second mex was taken during the
night by the Scots and Guards without op-
position the enemy retiring closely TO
Naauwpoort.
prisoners taken state that 100 bur
ghers would surrender If guaranteed that
they would be treated as prisoners of war
and not as rebels. To this had assented.
AS result of these operations, Prinsloo,
commanding the Beers, asked under flag
of truce this morning, four day armis-
tice for peace negotiations.
Hunter replied the only terms he could
accept were unconditional surrender, and
until these were complied with hostilitles
and told Hunter on no account to enter
into negotiations.
LAS / am writing a telegram has come
from Hunter saying that Prinsloo had
written second letter expressing will
ingness to hand over himself with his
men, rifles ammunition and other fire.
arms upon condition that the horses, sad
dies, brides. and other possessions of the
burghers be guaranteed to them and they
be free to return to their homes.
Il have replied that the surrender must
be absolutely unconditional. that all
rifles, ammunition, horses and Other pos
sessions must be given up, and that the
burghers will be considered prisoners OF
war / added that Prinsoos overtures
will not be allowed in any way TO inter-
fere with Hunters operations, which must
be continued until the enemy is defeats ed
or has surrendered"
later dispatch from Gen. Roberts.
dated Julv % confirms the surrender of
Prinsloo, with 5000 Beers.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
MANY CALLERS AT QUIRINAL.
BOurse and All the Shops in Rome
Have Been Closed.

Rome. July The conservator of the
Quirinal has sealed up all the private
apartments of King Humbert and all the
doors of the palace except one.
The members of the diplomatic corps
all went this morning to the foreign Of
flee to tender their condolences. The visi-
tors books at the Quirinal have already
BEEN filed with The names of callers.
Profound calm prevails throughout the
entire country. Such members of the
Chs mber of Deputies as are in Rome met
this afternoon and adopted a resolution
execratlng the crime and expressing un-
bounded sorrow.
kilograms from all the towns and viii
lages of italy show that all the country
6eeply mourns the death of the King.
Everywhere flags are half-masted and
shops are closed. All garrison towns at
noon saluted with one hundred guns while
at the naval ports minute guns were fired.
The municipality of Milan half-masted its
flag and published a manifesto objurgat-
ing the horrible tragedy. The Bourse at
Rene has closed, and not shop is open.
Thousands Of kilograms have been re-
ceived from all parts of the country indie
alive of the deep sorrow of the whole ma
tion. Everywhere work was suspended
to-day and the bourses and theaters were
closed. In the principal cities the mu-
nicipal authorities are considering plans
to honor the. memory Of the murdered
monarch.
At Messina a procession marched
through the streets cheering for the house
of Savoy and the young King. At Paler-
mo an imposing demonstration proceeded
in solemn silence to the municipal offices
10 express the sorrow and Indignation of
the population, after which vast crowd
cheered the new King. There were SINH
lar demonstrations in other towns.
The Tribuna in special edition denies
that temporary regency will be estab-
lished.
The ministry de jure has resigned.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
WANTED TO REPUDIATE 1T.
render and PrinsIoo's Men Laid
Down Their Arms.

Bloemfontein. July 30.-Gen. Hunter.
having received a written unconditional
surrender of all the Beers in Caledon val
ley, attended to accept the surrender.
Gen. Prinsloo, lately elected to the
chief command, arrived and tried to re-
pudiate the unconditional surrender. Gen.
Hunter, however, refused any conces-
sions, except 20 allow the Beers to keep
one riding horse.
About II o'clock the troops were drawn
up in two long lines on the hills and over
the valley, and the Beers rode in between.
throwing down their rifles, together with
a motley collection of clothing, blankets
and gear, such as was found In Gen.
Cronjes laager.
The Ficksburg commando was first TO
lay down arms. consisting of about $50
men. Then came the Ladybrand COM
mando with about 45O. Fifteen horses,
two guns and fifty wagons were given
up. Gen. Prinsioo and Comma ndant
Crowther were received by Gen. Hunter
at his tent. where they were well treated
and accorded every courtesy.
Many OF the Beers have gone through
Naauwpoort and will surrender to Gen.
Macdonald. Others are still arriving here
The Harrismith and Vrede commandos
are yet al large as well as some Beers who
got out of the valley at night. but The
prisoners say that those outside will sur
render and that this will practically end
the Free State army.
The Beers say they would not have sur
rendered had they not been surrounded.
The prisoners have been placed In a laa-
ger under guard and will be kept there
until all arrive.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
HOPE BECOMES STRONGER.
Consul FOwIer's Message and Others
Seem TO Confirm the View That
Ministers Are Alive.

Washington, July 3O.-The effect of the
days news from China was to freshen
the hope that the government can soon
get in direct communication with Minis
ter Conger.
The mass of testimony as to his being
alive as late as the End instant is now
so grS at as to warrant the department in
iesuming the consideration of prospects
for the future. With all of its anxiety>to
get Mr. Conger and the Americans in
Pekin safely away, the department is
proceeding with proper caution, and is
by no means disposed to accept any prop
osltion that would unduly jeopardize their
lives. Such might be the result of an off
hand acceptance of the proposition to
have the Chinese government deliver the
foreign ministers at Tien Tsin, for it is
realized that the escort might be over
powered by superior forces of Boxers on
the way to the sea
The State Department has come to the
conclusions that Mr.. Conger himself is
the best persC> to judge of the condi-
tions under which his deliverance shall
looking to the Chinese government to
place it in communication with Mr.. Con-
ger in order that ID may be advised by
him. That requirement was the first of
the conditions laid down by President Nc
Kinley in his answer to the appeal of the
Chinese Emperor, so that the situation
diplomatically cannot be said 40 have been
of to-day.
FowIer's Message Valuable.
The State Department was inclined to
regard Consul Fowler's communication as
the most valuable piece of confrmatory
evidence yet received touching the safe
ty of the Pekin diplomats. Up 10 a late
hour no answer has been received to the
second Conger message, but in view Of
Consul Fowlers news the officials were
inclined to look forward 10 an early reply.
1t is known here that Germany is one
of the governments which Is putting forth
every effort to get into direct communi-
cation with the beleaguered ministers,
and like the United States. has had re-
course 20 the underground" route.
An object of special solicitude is to dis
cover whether Baroness Won Ketteler has
escaped or whether she shared the fate
Of her husband. Up to the present moth
ing has been received to throw any light
on the subject.
The German ambassador and the
French charge d'affaires called at the
state Department to-day to secure the lat
est information which Secretary Hay had
received and both were immensely pleas
ed with the Fowler dispatch.
Gen. Chaffee reported to-day his ar
rival al Taku. in advance of the expected
time.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
SERIOUS IN MANCHURIA.
Russian Troops Had Many Casualties
Near Mukden.

st. Petersburg, July 30.-The Russian
general staff has received dispatches from
various commanders indicating a serious
state of affairs throughout Manchuria.
The revolt in the neighborhood OF Muk-
den and the district northward has as
sumed such proportion that the Russian
column has been compelled to retreat
from Mukden southward. Fighting con-
,inuously, the column, with difficulty
reached the station at Ajasandzisn.
where. on July 8. 1t was surrounded by
Chinese troops.
Geinforcements were sent, and the
withdrawal of the column was effected
10 paschizao, with forty-eight casual
ties. killed, wounded and missing
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE.
President wires Kings Son and Sec
retnry Hay, Baron Fava.

Washington, July So.-The following
message of coincidence upon the death Of
K,ng Hunbert has been sent from this
country to Italy;
department of State, Washington,
r,,,v 30. 1sOO.-His Majesty, vittorio Ema-
nuela Rome. In my name and on be-
half of the American people. ! offer Your
Majesty and the Italian nation sincere
condolences in this hour of deep bereave-
ment. Wliiani Nehliiie''
The following message has been sent
70 Baron Fava, the Italian Ambassador
to this country:
Department of State, Washington, July
10 1soO.-His Excellency Italian Ambas-
sador the octagou. seabright. N. j.: The
,idings of the Kings assassination have
profoundly shocked public sentiment. The
President has telegraphed to His Majesty
vittorio Emanuela, offering in his name
and on behalf OF the American people,
sincere condolences In this hour Of deep
bereavement. Permit me to add the as
surances OF my personal sympathy.
John Hay"
Baron Fava, acknowledged the receipt
lfcontinued on Fifth Page.l.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
MESSAGE FROM MAC DONALD.
British Legation Repeatedly At
tackled Up to July 10.

London, July 81, LOS a. m.-The admir-
atty has made public the following dis
patch from Rear Admiral Bruce at Tien
Tsin:
Following message from Pekin:
British Legation. Pekin, June 20 to
July 16, .edly attacked by Chinese
troops on all sides. Both rifle and artil-
lery fire. Since July 16, an armistice. but
a Gordon is strictly drawn on both sides
of the position. Chinese barricades close
to ours.
All women and children in the Brit
ish legation. Casualties to date, sixty
two killed, including Capt Strouts. A
number of wounded in hospital. including
Capt. Halliday Rest of legation all
well, except w. Oliphant and Warren,
killed. July q. Macdonald 4"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
TRYING TO GET HOYT OUT.
Friends Seeking His Release From
Insane Asylum.

Hartford, Conn, July 3O.TGeorge II.
Dickinson of the Atlanta Journal. friend
of Charles II. Hoyt, has employed Judge
William F. Henney to protect the inter-
ests of Mr.. Hoyt, who is confined against
his viii in the Retreat for the Insane
here.
Judge Henney made application before
Judge of Probate Freeman this afternoon.
for revocation of the decree. committing
Hoyt 20 the institution, on the ground
that his incarceration had been obtained
by fraud and deceit Judge Freeman Is
sued an order citing the authorities OF
the institution, to produce MIR. Hoyt In
the Probate Court tomorrow afternoon.
when testimony will be submitted as to
the manner in which MIR. Hoyt was
brought to Hartford. and his commit
ment obtained.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
CANNOT PROMISE FRIES.
Decision with Regard to Cigars,
Cigarettes and Tobacco.

Washington. July 30-The commissioner
cigars, cigarettes or tobacco, when put UP
in statutory packages of labels containing
ANY promise or offer OF, or any order or
certificate for any gift, prize. premium
payment or reward"
This regulation Is to take erect Sept. /.
1900. The view OF the law taken by Com
missioner Wilson was sustained by the
United States District Court of West Vir-
ginia, In a recent decision.
The order of Commissioner Wilson will
not prevent manufacturers from sending
prize coupons to retailers for dissemina-
tion among purchasers of their goods, but
is designed TO prohibit the use of the
statutory package as distributor of gift
enterprises.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
ATTACK ON THE LEGATIONS.
In the First Onslaught 1000 of the
Chinese Were Killed.

Copyright, 1900. the Associated Press.)
Tien, Tsin. July %, via Shanghai, July
30.-The latest advices from Pekin under
date of July 15. say that the legations
are holding out.
The Chinese attacked the legations on
the night of July TO- but were led into a
trap by the American and British and
1000 of them were killed. Afterward they
continued bombarding the legations more
freely.
Among the Chinese killed was Gen. Ma.
The legations were subsequently at
tackled with constantly increasing fury.
These advices were brought from Pekin
by a courier.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
UNITED STATES NOTIFIED.
Report of Humbert's Death sent
From American Embassy.

Washington, July ao.-The State Depart
ment this afternoon received official noti-
fcation of the assassination of King Hum
bert from Mr. Iddings, the charge oar
faires of the United States embassy at
Rome, as follows:
"King Humbert assassinated last night,
Sunday. at 10 O'Clock at Monza, while
driving away after distributing prizes at
competitive athletic exercises. The King
was shot at three times by an Italian,
and died few minutes later Have JUST
received official note from minister of for
eign affairs, announcing the death of the
King and succession of his son, Prince
Victor Emanuel"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
GALL SILENT, IN PEKIy.
Eighteen Foreigners Reported MUIR
dered at Tung Chow.

London, July 31.-The Che Foo corre-
spondent of the Daily Express. telegraph
ing July 25, says:
II have received dispatch from Pc
kin, dated July 10. saying All silent. Bull
let's and shells occasionally fired from
streets. causing but few casualties
1T is reported that eighteen foreign
the Pei Ho.'
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
WoLCoTT ron AMBASSADOR.
The Appointment to Italy Has Been
rendered Him.

Washington, July 3O.-The President has
rendered the appointment of ambassador
to Italy to ex-Gov. Roger Wolcott OF
Massachusetts. The Italian government
has also been asked whether MIR. wolcott
would be acceptable to It In such a ca
pacity, form always observed In inter-
natinoal relations. So far no response
has been received to either of the in
quiries.
Mr.. Wolcott is supposed 10 be In France.
and the President has communicated with
him by cable, so that an early answer
Is expected.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
FROM THE GERMAN LEGATION.
Secretary Writes Won KetteIer Was
Buried by Chinese.

buried ny thtncse.
Berlin, July 3O.-The German consul at
Tien Tsin has telegraphed under date of
Saturday. July 2s. to the foreign Office as
follows:
'The German secretary OF legation al
Pekin. Herr Below, writes July 21:
Thanks for your news. July 18th the
condition of cordes satisfactory. The re-
naming members Of the legation are all
right. The detachment of the guards lost
ten klllea and fourteen wounded. The
houses OF the legation, much damaged
by cannon FIRE. are held by the guard The
attack OF the Chinese troops on US ceased
July 1e. Spesdiest possible advance of re-
lief troops urgently necessary.
According to trustworthy report the
body Ct Baron Won Ketteler has been bur-
led by the Chinese government
The Cordes mentioned In the above dis
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
Orcana Abapdons Uribo.

London. July 30.-The Colombian consul
general here informs the Associated Press
that he has received a cable message an
nouncing that Uribo has been precipi-
lately abandoned by Orcana, who is being
pursued by 1000 troops. The situation in
Panama and ON the coast, the cable mes
sage says. is satisfactory.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
SULTAN RABAH DECAPITATED
Chief Who Has Given French Much
Trouble fs Dead.

Paris, July 3).-M. DeCrais. The minister
OF the colonies, has reserved dispatch
tons organized by Danny against Sultan
Rabah. A hard battle occurred at Kous-
ri, in which Commander Lami and Capt.
DeCointel were killed Rabah's troops
were put 10 fight. Rabah was killed and
his head cut off by a sharpshooter, who
brought 1t into the camp.
Rabah was the principal chieftain OF the
Central Soudan ard for many years he
had given the French there a great deal
OF trouble. He was formerly slave of
Zobehr Pacba but raised himself TO po-
sition OF power by defeating one chief
after another.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
THEY WE'RE SAFE ON JULY ~.
No Firing on Legations Between
July IL and 10.

London, July 30-The British consul at
Tien Tsin telegraphs to the foreign office
to-day that letter from a japanese
colonel in Pekin states that the legations
were safe July %. There had been no
firing on the legations since July IT, The
consul adds:
"A reliable messenger who failed 10 en-
der Pekin, but reached there, returns
ostating that there was no firing on the
legations between July Is and July 49,"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
A DELAY or MANY MONTHS.
Judge Dugro Denies the Petition I'm
the MoIineux Case.

the Supreme Court, to-day handed down
a decision denying the petition OF Weeks
and Battle. attorneys for Roland B. Mol
ineux. for writ OF mandemus TO compel
Recorder Con- TO summarily decide the
Moiineux appeal papers.
Judge Dugro's decision means a celay
OF many months in Molineux's case. during
which time the condemned man must
stay In the death cell.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
RATHBoNE HAS GIVEN BOND.
His Security In senor Lopez, 4
wealthy spaninrd.

former director OF posts, now under ar
rest on charge OF fraud furnished bail
this evening. Senior Lopez, a wealthy
Span ard. going OIL his bond. Several
Spanish merchants came forward and Of
fered 70 Irov.de the necessary security.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31
To Relieve Baden-Po,veII.

London, July 31..-The Morning Leader
asser that Lord Kitchener kas been dis
patched from Pretoria 10 Krugersdorp to
organize column to relieve Gen. Baden
Powell, row besleged by Gen. Delarey at
Rustenburg, in Western Transvaal
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-31

washington, July 3o.--In response 10 an
inquiry from Surgeon General wyman OF
the Marine Hospital, United States Con-
sui Cobbs at Colon, Colombia. to-day ca
bled that there was no yellow fever in
Colon.