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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
DEMOCRATS HELD CAUCUS.
VIII Make Strong Fight Against
the Porto RIcan Bill.

Washington, April THE Democratic
members of the House of Representatives
held a caucus tonight to determine upon
plans in connection with the approaching
vote on the Porto Rican bill.
About ninety members were present. In
cluding Mr.. Richardson, the Democratic
floor leader, and most of the other proni-
nent figures of the Democratic side.
The chief attention was given to the
question of pairs. as the vote is expected
TO be so close THAI the result may depend
upon the pairing of members. on mo-
ton of Mr.. Underwood of Alabama, the
Democratic whip" the following resolu-
tions were adopted:
Resolved, That all Democratic mem
bers are urged TO return to Washington
at once.
THAT hereafter Democratic members
will make no general or permanent pairs.
THAT all pairs shall be made in writing
and shall be signed by one of the MEM
bers designated by our party caucus TO
arrange pairs"
Mr. Richardson offered the following
resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted
"Resolved. That as a party, we declare
our unaterable opposition to the meas
ure now pending before Congress entitled
"A Dill temporarily 10 pfoNlue ieNeluSS
for the relief of Porto Rico, and hereby
enjoin upon every Democrat to be present
in the House of Representatives when the
vote Is taken therein. and record his vote
against it,
Another resolution by Mr.. Underwood
was adopted asking Democratic members
TO remain throughout the Porto Rican
debate and whenever reasonably possible
to remain until the end Of the session of
Congress.
1T is expected that this action will en-
able the minority to make an exceptional
ly strong showing against the bill when
the vote Is taken next Wednesday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
GATACRE WAS NOT MENTIONED.
Beers Construe Buffers Inactivity
as a Sign of Fear.

London, April Z, midnisht.-No news
was issued by the war office tonight.
None was received from the front except
a dispatch from Bloemfontein, dated April
4, relating to the engagement of Gen. CAT
acre at Reddersburg, which seems to have
been held back by the censor.
1t will be remembered that Lord Rob-
ers, in reporting the unfortunate occur
renee" at Reddersburg, said that Gen.
GataGre had arrived there on the morning
of April 4. Hence he may have succeeded
in engaging the Beers later in the day.
1t is strange, however, that Gen. Gatacre's 5
subsequent movements have not been men,
toned in Lord Roberts other dispatches,
the last of which was dated the evening
of April 6.
It is reported from Ladysmith that the
Beers are beginning to construe Gen. Bull
ler's inactivity as sign of fear or inabil-
ity to resume active operations. Hence
they are showing much activity, particu-
larly around Biggarsberg. and are said to
be planning to outfiank Gen. Bul,er by an
advance in force by way of Helpmaakar.
AS the plan is known, it is not likely that
the Beers will find Butler unprepared.
The Beers state that the Colesberg and
Stormberg commandos, numbering 5000
men and ten guns, have reached Kroon-
stad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08

as a result of washout The engine and
cars plunged into a culvert, demoIishing
the engine the mail, baggage car, two
day coaches and one sleeper The cars
left the track and rolled over on their
sldes IN four feet of water, but fortunate
~ no lives were lost, nor were any of the
passengers badly hurt. This Is attribu-
'aple TO the fact that there were not
many on the train, and it was running
slowly at the time, owing to the bad
track. The mail clerk, Oral Davis of San
Antonio, was seriously bruised. and En-
glneer z. F. Maynham of San Antonio,
ana Fireman C. NJ. Stanley were slightly
injured.
Inc Austin and Northwestern road op-
Grated no trains to-day, due to the fact
mat hve of their bridges were washed
away during the night.
Inc increased volume of water which
came down the river tonight undermined
the the power house at the dam at 30 o'clock
thls morning, and it fell into the river,
carrying with it 100000 worth of machin-
cry.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
OTIS FORMALLY RELIEVED.
WILL LEAVE MANILA ON HIS RE
TURN ABOUT MAY1.

Asked to Be Allowed to Come Home
TO Attend to Private Business
Which Has Long Been Neglected.
Gen. Macarthur VIII Succeed Him
When He Departs-He Has No Re-
quest as to His Assignment to Flu
ture Duty.
Washington, April 7.-Gen. Otis has been
formally relieved of the command of the
United States forces in the Philippines
and of the Eighth Army Corps.
The correspondence showing how this
was brought about was made public at the
war department this afternoon. 1t is as
follows:
Manila, April 8, 19OO.-To Adjutant Cen
eral Washington: Private interests re-
quire my return to states. Absent from
family and business, attention to which
important, since November '97, except few
days; wish to sail by May if possible, Be
lieve matters here can be placed in quite
satisfactory condition by that date al
though large repressive military force
must be maintained some time. Otis"
Washington, April 8, 19oO.-Otis, Ma
nila. Replying to your cable of April, the
Secretary of War instructed me to say
that the President regrets to have you
leave the Philippines, but he feels that
your distinguished and successful service
in both military and civil administration
for nearly two years entities you to
prompt compliance with whatever wish
you choose to express regarding your as
signment to duty, and the requisite order
will be made for your return May l, by
such route and taking such time as may
be agreeable TO you. With understand
ing that Gen. Macarthur will succeed you
as military governor, the Secretary OF
War wishes recommendation for com
mander of department of Northern Luzon.
"Corbin'
Manila, April 6.-Adjutant General:
Will remain until certain important modi-
fcations civil administration determined.
New code judicial criminal procedure ap-
preaching completion and other matters
receiving consideration; think can leave
about May l. VIII cable latter part of
month date I desire to be relieved and
recommend officer for department. COM
mander. Wish to return by most eXpe-
ditious route and await orders short time
until private business receives attention.
No request to make regarding future
sphere of duty. Otis"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
MANY CHILDREN SAW QUEEN.
Victoria Reviewed From $4,000 to
10000 Youngsters.


Dublin, April 7.-Queen Victoria spent
an active day. After breakfast she drove
out in a donkey carriage.
Children arrived in shoals throughout
the morning from all parts of the coun-
try, to attend the fete in Phoenix Park
During the afternoon Her Majesty drove
from the vice regal lodge to Phoenix Park
and reviewed the children. 1t is esti-
mated that from 81, 900 to 10000 youngsters
were PRESENT There was a remarkable
demonstration. The Queen accompanied
by the Princesses, drove through the ex-
tended lines of children, bowling repeated
acknowledgements of their joyous hur-
rahs.
AT about the center Of the line a stand
was erected, which was occupied by the
lady Mayoress and others A little girl
presented the Queen with a bouquet, to
which a card was attached bearing the
inscription: ITO our beloved Queen, from
the children of Ireland, Queens day,
April 7, 1907
After driving up and down the lines
several times amid ever increasing
cheering. Her Majesty returned to the
vice regal lodge.
At about o'clock the Queen and the
Princesses accompanied by a small es-
cort of police, drove outside of Phoenix
Park into the country near Dublin. The
weather was delightful springlike, and
the royal landau stopped at various p7ints
to permit Her Majesty to view the Dublin
mountains, (which were bathed in sun
light The royal party returned to the
vice regal lodge at $50 p. m
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
CLASH NARROWLY AvERTED.
Opposing Kentucky Soldiers AImost
Came Together.

Frankfort, KY. April IA clash be-
tween the opposing militia was narrowly
averted here tonight.
Two soldiers at the state house were ar
rested for drunkenness by the police and
their comrades rescued them. A number
Of shots were fired, but no one was hurt
Chief OF Police williams summoned HIS
full force and went to the state house tn
demand the prisoners. The Beckhan mili-
tary authorities intercepted the police and
dissuaded them from attempting to cap
ture the men who had started the trouble
and who had been rescued by their cons
rades.
The soldiers OF the opposing administra-
ton were drawn up ready for action.
The soldiers Of the State House remains
ed drawn up ready for action for several
minutes after the police and deputy sher-
ifs withdrew, but later all of>them, ex-
cept those doing night watcK duty went
inside the state buildings and the exclte-
ment abated
The two soldiers who were arrested
were on the street not far from the State
House and were either drunk or pretend-
ing TO be drunk, so the police say. Off,
GERS Hayden and O'Rrear made the ar
rests and as they started to taken them
into custody a squad Of twenty-five soi-
diers dashed out of the yard and ordered
the officers to release their comrades. A
scuflie followed between the police and
the men under arrest, in which several
soldiers Joined, pulling the prisoners away
from the police, while the other soldiers
turned loose a volley of from fifteen to
twenty-five shots, which evidently were
fired in the air.
Having rescued their comrades, the sol-
diers then retired inside the yard.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
FIVE MURDERERS GARROTED.
PONCE MADE A PUBLIC HOLIDAY or
THE OCCASION.

Business Houses Were Closed when
the Execution Took PIace-One or
the Men Fought the ExecutiOners.
a Crowds Gathered Around the Ex-
ecutiOn PIatform-There Is some
Opposition TO This Form of Execu-
ton in the Island.
Ponce, Porto Rico, April THE five
men sentenced to death for murder were
garroted here to-day. There was no dis4
turbances.
The five men were convicted of the mur-
der of Prudencio Montez, after crIminalN
assaulting the wife and daughters of their
victim, who were compelled to danes
about the corpse.
Business was suspended and large but
orderly crowds lined the streets and sur-
rounded the elevated platform upon which
the execution took place. The policing
was perfect. company of infantry was
held ready in the vicinity, but its services
We're not needed.
The condemned men were manacleA
hands and feet, and wore black caps and
robes which were adjusted upon them by
the chief executioner who told them to
simply the carrying out of the law.
Engenio Rodriguez resisted the execu-
toners and in the scuffie his clothing was
torn. Before he could be subdued. five
officers were required to overpower him.
He addressed the crowds on his way to
the platform. declaring his innocence and
blasphemng and cursing every one In
spite of the efforts of the priests.
The women along the route of the pro-
cession walled and wept as the condemned
men went by halt was made near the
platform. Here they were seated and
bound with their backs to the posts. AS
the exeeutioner frightened the screw rap
idly the bodies twitched for two or threa
minutes and then all was over.
The citizens OF the place censure the
American authorities for permitting the
Spanish mode Of execution, although they
favored the death penalty being inflicted.
The crowds dispersed in an orderly man.
ner after the execution and the business
houses were reopened.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
NOTHING HEARD FROM CONGER.
But He Has Specific Instructions as
to What to Do.


Washington April lit is said at the
state department that nothing has been
heard from United States Minister Con-
ger within the last few days to indicate
any substantial change in the situation
in Shang Tun.
The minister has not Informed the de-
partment of the reported concerted action
of the representative of the foreign pow
ers at Pekin. Mr.. Conger's instructions
enables him to make as strong a protest.
alton as he may deem necessary and even
to intimate the intention of the United
States government to undertake, through
its own agencies, to supply the needed
protection TO our citizens, should the
Chinese government fail in its duty in
that matter.
The United States minister was specifi-
cally instructed that he must act on his
own responsibility, and, while his course
might lie parallel to that followed by the
other ministers resident in Pekin. he must
under no circumstances, join with them
in a concert.
The minister appears to have antici-
pated the necessity for something of the
kind for a month ago he suggested to
the state department the eXpedlency of
having a Warship from Admiral Watson's
fleet sent to a point as near Pekin as pos
sible The Wheeling was accordingly dis
patched from Manila to Taku, which lies
at the mouth of the Pie Ho river. The
Wheeling, from her light draft, may cas-
ilv ascend the river as far as Tien Tsin,
one of the storm centers at this moment
and point giving easy access by rail to
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
WHY THE GARRoTE WAS UsEo.
Spanish Legal Methods stin Contin-
ued in Porto Rico.

Washington. April 7.-Beyond the mere
announcement that FIVE criminals were to
be executed at Ponce to-day for murder
and outrage, Gen. Davis, the Governor of
Porto Rico. has made no representations
on this subject to the war department
The officials here are concerned about
the situation, mainly because of the meth
cd chosen for the execution of these
criminals-the garrote. But 1t is explain
ed that neither for the enforcement OF
the death penalty. nor for the repulsive
method of execution, are the military au-
thorities responsible. These are the re-
suits of the continuance in the island of
the Spanish legal methods, according to
the officials here. Some of the officials
here heartily wish that ii were otherwise
in this particular case.
There is, however, q marked indisposition
to take any official action that will tend
TO inclte the latent Jealousy of the island
ers over any encroachment by the ma
tional government upon their cherished
customs and laws. hence the hesitancY
to act in the present instance by CONS
muting the sentence of the criminals.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
CHICAGO WILL HAVE DEWEY.
Entertainment 10 De the Greatest
Fever Seen in the West.

Chicago. April THE largest and most
enthusiastic meeting OF the General Ex-
ecutive Committee on Entertainment OF
Admiral Dewey was held to-day, with
Mayor Harrison in the chair. II was the
unanimous sense of the meeting that the
demonstration would be the greatest ma
val, military and civic representation ever
made in the West
committee. consisting of Chairman
W. b. Conky OF the Transportation Com
mitiee, and J. Nj. Glenn. secretary OF the
General Executive Committee, left Chi
cago this afternoon for Washington. and
was instructed by the meeting 10 present
to Admiral Dewey al a meeting Monday
morning the compliments of the city and
lay before the Admiral the details OF the
programme arranged during his visit TO
Chicago. All plans pending and outlined
for the celebration will be followed ac-
cording 10 the original plans.
. II was the sentiment OF the meeting 10
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
ASK PARDON FOR THEIR SON.
SIpido's Parents Send "A Pathetic Let
ter to the Queen.

ter to the Queen.
Brussels, April THE parents of Jean
Baptiste sipido who made the attempt on
the life of the Prince of Wales, have
sent the following petition to Queen Vic
toria:
your Majesty-Two unhappy parents
wish to tell you their despair and implore
your pity. 1t Is father and a mother
who beseech Your Majesty to pardon an
unfortunate son for an attempt whereof
he has been guilty. We are poor, even In
indigence, but we are honest Neither OF
us has ever failed in our duty Our child
who has committed this fearful crime Is
an innocent lad, acted on by evil incite-
ments. They have taken advantage OF
his inexperience, but he understands now
the character of his act. and weeps with
us and implores pardon, oh, Queen.
I'VE have nine children, all still little,
and all come to you with the prayer and
the same supplication. For your gracious
Kindness they look for help.
"Our child is in prison. The idea of 1t Is
too horrible. Have pity on us. Have pity
on him His crime was hateful, but he IS
cur child. His heart Is good and reproVes
his act. 1t seems TO us impossible that he
can be confounded with criminal
wretches.
AT your knee we pray you 10 Aeei
cede in his favor. He is only fifteen and
was a most respectful, submissive, low
ing boy, with a heart of gold, knowing
nothing, boy whom they have wickedly
deceived by odlous lies, inducing him to
fire at your most esteemed son, His Roy
al Highness, The Prince of Wales
"Great, noble Queen, degn TO cast a
look of pity on our misery and our life
will be but one outpouring of gratitude
and respect to your most august merciful
majesty"
A petition in much the same terms was
sent to The. Prince of Wales.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
FIRE Loss WILL BE 81 900, 900.
Horne's Immense Dry Goods store in
Pittsburg, Burned.

Pittsburg, April s.-Joseph Horne & Co.
immense dry goods store is burning and
w.. be a complete loss.
Fire has complete possession of the
building and the entire stock will be either
burned or destroyed by water. The loss
will be near the million mark.
At 80 a. m. the fire is thought TO be
under control, and has been confined to
the five upper floors. The stock on the
first floor and basement, however, will be
a total loss from water.
The cause OF the fire is not known as
yet 1t was first discovered by the watch
man on the fourth floor and a general
alarm quickly brought all the engines in
the downtown district to the scene. At
/ o'clock the roof of the building fell In,
but so far as known now no one was
hurt.
The building being fireproof was the
means OF keeping the flames within
bounds Of its own walls. The loss on
the building and stock will be fully $1,000.
600, with probably an Insurance of about
$500 OOO
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
WORK ON CONVENTION HALL.
Contract for the Iron Part of 1t Made
Under Guarantee.

Minneapolis, Minn., April 7.-Just one
minute before the expiration to-day Of
the time limit within which the Gillette
Herzog Manufacturing Company had
agreed to accept contract for the recon-
struction of the Kansas City convention
hail. where the Democratic National Con-
vention will be held, the acceptance of the
committee on building was received by
telephone. This means that the steel
work will be completed by June Is, under
a sufficient guarantee.
The Carnegie Company at Pittsburg is
already turning out the rolled iron which
viii be shipped here for fabrication. To-
night the local mills will begin work on
the building using material already on
hand Special trains will be used for the
TRANSPORTATION of the material.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
REPORTS OF Loss OF LIFE.
They Are Pouring Into Waco From
All Directions

Waco Tex, April 7.-Reports of loss
Of life and damage caused by floods con-
tinue to pour in from all directions and
indications point to a repetition of the
disasters of last year.
Iae loss OF lite 10 a great extent has
already surpassed that of previous years
All streams, including the Brazos and
Colorado rivers are overflowing the low
lands and rising very rapidly. The crops
OF cotton and corn are nearly completely
submerged and will have 10 be replanted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
MUST SUPPRESS THE BOXERS.
Otherwise Foreign Governments
May DO IL Themselves.

OtherWise Foreign Governments
May DO IL Themselves.
London. April IA special dispatch
from Shanghai announces that the Amer
lean, British, German and French minis
ters have sent joint note to the Chinese
foreign office demanding the total sup
preston of the Society of Boxers within
two months, and announcing that other
wise the Powers named will land troops
and march into the interior Northern prov
inces Shang Tung and Chi Ii, in order TO
secure safety of foreigners.
, According to the same dispatch the
American, Italian and French legations
are now provided with naval guards ON
the large gatherings of warshps at Taku.
Liu Kun Yih, viceroy of Liang Kiang,
has had three audiences with the Dowagsr
Empress relative to the Emperor, and it
is believed that he has impressed her wi h
the advisability Of restoring His Majesty
to power.
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HALL TO BE READY IN TINE.
Chairman swOGord So Notifies Hon.
James ~. Jones.

James Ia. Jones.
Kansas city, April 7.-Following the
closing Of contracts for structural steel
for the new convention hall j. j. Swof-
ford, chairman of the Local Committee
or Arrangement, to-day sent the follow
ing telegram to Hon. James X. Jones,
chairman of the Democratic National
Committee at Washington:
"On behalf of the Executive CcmmIttec
on Arrangements of the Democratic Ma
tional Convention, / take pleasure in noti-
fying you that Kansas City VIII nave
ready for occupancy by the Democratic
National Convention, July a. a new con-
vention hail. equal. If not superior to
the grand edifice destroyed by fire, April
4 This assurance is given upon me re-
ceipt by our committee OF an official noti-
fication from Henry w. Evans, presl-
dent OF the board OF directors OF the CON
vention Hall Building Association, thht
the hall Will be completed on time
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
Captured 200 Insurgents.

Canavon, Cape Colony, April 6.--It Is
reported that 200 insurgents, who were not
aware that Sir Charles Parsons had oc-
cupied Kenhardt, and who were on their
way to that place, have been captured
by the British troops.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
BoERs THREATEN BRABANT.

In Great Force They Are Trying to
Turn British Position.
London, April T. 2:S5 p. m.-The Beers
are in force at Wapener, north of Smith
field, Orange Free State, and are threat
ening Gen. Brabanfs colonial division,
the main body of which, with the artil-
iery, is at Wapener.
A telegram which left Maseru, Basuto-
land, north of Wapener, at midnight. de-
scribes the Beers as being ''in great
force" and is afraid to make frontal
attack, but it is added, they were endeav-
oring to turn the British position by cross
ing the Basuto frontier by a road skirting
Caledon.
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NAMES GIVEN BATTERIES.
Those at Tybee Are Batteries Haber-
sham and Brumby.

Washington, April 1.-THE war depart
ment has given historical names to the
batteries forming the new sea coast de-
lenses. Those at Southern points are:
Port Royal, s. c., on St. Helena, Fort
Fremont
Battery Habershem.
AT same fort, Battery Brumby
Key West, Fort Taylor Battery De-
Leon.
At same fort, Battery Osceola.
Same fort, Battery Seminole.
Tampa bay, Fla. on Egmont Key, Fort
Dade on Mullet Key, Fort De Soto.
Pensacola bay, a. Fort Pckens, Bat
terry Worth; same fort Battery Cullom.
Mobile bay, at Fort Morgan, Battery
Dearborn; at same fort, Battery Bower.
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NO MORE TROUBLE EXPECTED.
Labor situation in Porto Rico Has
Quieted Down.

San Juan. April 1.-The strikers are now
quiet and the soldiers who were called
out yesterday owing TO the rlots have
been reported. Because of the incompe-
tency of the city police, force Of insular
police has been detailed to Porto Tiera,
the scene OF yesterdays disorders. but no
more trouble is expected there.
Gov Gen. Davis has appointed Lieut.
Heavy police inspector, and at the sug-
gestion of the Mayor a complete reorgan-
ization Of the police force lis contem-
plated.