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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
SAYS THEY WE'RE ILL-TREATED.
Commander Merrill Charged with
Tyranny over His Men.

Buenos Ayres. Jan. ia side light on
the suicide of Lieut.. Commander Green is
furnished by the tyrannical treatment
which eighteen men of the warship
Montgomery received at the hands Of
Commander j. p. Merrill. The authority
for the story is one of the young seamen
who skfered from the alleged brutal per-
secution of his commander whom, he de-
clares, outranks Sigsbee as a martinez.
During last May eighteen men from the
cruiser Marhehead were left at the port
of Montevideo, that vessel having gone
to sea on hurry orders.,' The department
seems to have received the impression
that these seamen were at fault, and
when a few months later they were pick
ed hp by the Montgomery. it is charged,
they were subjected to systematic and
detailed punishment. An instance given
by the informant quotes Commander Mer-
rill as saying that he would take one
officers word in preference to that of L.
eco enlisted men.
Commander Merrill" says the COM
plainant, told us that the men from the
Marblehead were disgrace to the Amer
lean navy. and indorsed the remark from
the chief master-at-arms that we were a
lot of pigs. There is not a day that five or
six men are not put in irons for some very
slight offense, which would be overlooked
on other ships, such as smoking or wash
ing clothes out of hours.
when we first boarded the Montgomery
Commander Merrill put us all in a mess
to ourselves. We had no plates to eat
from and had to borrow a pan in which
to cook our food Out of what we got
we were barely able to make one meal
and the scraps we had left from dinner
furnished our only supper while for
breakfast we had nothing. II was this
way for over three months. For three
weeks we were left without a change OF
clothes and for three months we mad moth
ing but the deck to sleep on, and one
night we We're forced to sleep in the cold.
We had no boots but were made to wash
down the decks in our bare feet, and
this was the middle of winter and the
water was so cold that we could hardly
move. Men are running away who have
been fifteen years in the service, aud but
few days ago ten men left, seven Of
whom were apprentice boys under II
years old What they will do in this
strange country l cannot say"
The above recital is from the converse
tions of one of these victims of the COM
mander's severity, whose people at home
rank among the most influential and veal
thy of their state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
PURCHASES OF PENNSYLVANIA.
MEANING OF THE RECENT STOCK
ISSUE OF S13,OOO,OOO.

Was Not Made for improvements
Alone, But Evidently to Buy 1oO,-
600 shares of Chesapeake and Ohio
Stock-Purchnses Were Made Very
Quietly, the Sole object Being to
Maintain Rates-The Properties
VIII Not BE Consolidated.
Philadelphia, Jan. 15.-The Evening Tele-
sraph to-day says:
Inc apparently real meaning of the new
$lSOOO,000 Pennsylvania Railroad stock is
sue does not rest in the plan to abolish
grade crossing and the erection of a new
station in Pttsburg, at the cost of 81, $780,
OO0, together with betterments elsewhere
over the great system, but in meeting pay
ment for extended purchases of stock of
the Chesapeake and Ohio. said to amount
to 100000 shares. A prominent Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad official said to a reporter:
Chesapeake and Ohio shares have been
purchased in very quietly during the past
few months, in order to effect an import
ant far-reachlng railroad deal Whenever
a share was offered in the market it was
picked up, and the purchase was done so
skilfully that the price was not disturbed
in the slightest degree. 1t is stated that
Mr Cassatt bought in this way a block of
10000 shares of Baltimore and Ohio stock
through Jacob Shift of Kuhn, Loeb & Co,
New York and James j. Hill, president of
the Great Northern. The buying of Ches-
apeake and Ohio is another story.
when William X. Vanderbilt succeed
ed his brother Cornelius, he found that
the earnings of the Vanderbilt system had
been greatly reduced by competition. Then
he followed the formation of combina-
ton
"A fun majority of the stock of either
Ohio was not obtained, but the Pennsyl-
vania is credited with having sufficient to
control the policy of both and to select
the managers. There is no intention TO
consolidate the properties. The only pur-
pose of Mr. Vanderbilt and Mr.. Cassatt Is
to establish and maintain rates.
"The New York Central secured prac-
teal control of the Big Four and the Lake
Erie and Western as its part Of the COM
bination NJ. e. ingalls, remaining as
president of the Big Four. but retiring
from the Chesapeake and Ohio. The con-
solidated road is likewise in the deal and
the merging of the West Shore, the OLD
Nickel Plate, with the Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern simp,iiies the straight
line policy the New York Central and
Pennsylvania have determined upon.
THAT is the meaning of the new $l9,
000000 stock issue. 1t is part of the big
railway deal"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
REPUBLICANs OF ALABAMA.
vaughn Faction Is Trying to Gust
Col. YOungbIood

washington, Jan. 15 There is a hard
hght on between the Vaughn and Young
blood factions of Alabama Republicans
District Attorney Vaughn and Clerk c.
j. Allison of the United States Court of
the Northern district of Alabama had a
conference with President Mckinley this
morning. They are the leaders of a large
delegation of Alabama Republicans who
are in Washington for the purpose, it is
alleged, of re- organizing the party in that
state.
Among the number are eX-Representa-
tive Aldrich, Col. j. A. Milsted, a wealthy
cotton manufacturer; J. w Dimmick
| clerk of the United States Court of the
Middle district; Charles D. Alexander and
Nathan Alexander of Alfalfa, c. w. Buck
| ley. postmaster at Montgomery; Dr.
Hughes postmaster at Birmingham;
Judge Steele, register of the land office
at Huntsville, and United States Marshal
Bryan Of the Middle district of Alabama
MIR. Vaughn is the Republican state
chairman of Alabama, and an aspiring
young leader.
While the ostensible purpose of the
gathering here is to re-organize the party,
it is said that one of the main purposes
is to attempt to overthrow the leadership
of Col. William Youngblood the present
| auditor for the interior department of the
Treasury and Republican national COM
mitteeman from Alabama. No attempt
will be made to oust Col Youngblood
from his treasury position, but the fight
will be made to destroy his leadership
and prevent his reelection as national
committeeman.
Although there are some strong men in
the list Of Col Youngblood's opponents it
is predicted by his friends that he has the
Alabama Republican organization in such
shape that he will easily win the con-
test which is now on.
The delegation was closeted with Sena-
tor Hanna pouring their troubles into his
ears
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
MORE CASES AT HONOLULU.
SO Far Twenty-Five Cases of Plague
Have Developed There.

Honolulu Jan. s. via San Francisco, Jan.
15.-Sinst the 1st instant nine cases of
plague have developed, making twenty
two cases to date. The Board of Health
has adopted heroic measures
Thus far but one European has been at
tackled. The others are Chineses, Japa-
neses, Hawaiiaus and a South sea islander
Chinatown is being rapidly burned out,
under the sanitary policy, and within a
week a majority of the residents of the
plague spot wiI be removed TO newer and
cleaner quarters, on the outskirts of the
city. Thirty-one small buildings are be-
ing erected by the government to accom-
modate about 5000 persons.
On the Srd instant the Board of Health
declared the entire judicial district of Hon
olulu under rigid quarantine. The council
of state has appropriated $2730Oe to fight
the p,ague. There is, however, some
chance for peop.e to go away If they are
willing to go on sailing vessels.
The bubonic plague appears to be
spreading in Japan, as shown by advice
M to Dec. 80 At Taihoku four fresh
cases and one death were reported on the
2sth. and on the following day there We're
four deaths and two new cases. Up to
the 26th there have been fifteen cases at
osaka and twenty-five in Kobe.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
CLAIMS For PRIZE MONEY.
Attorney General Has Filed Answer
in Manila Bay Cases.


Washington, Jan. 15.--Attorney Gener-
al Griggs has filed answer in the Su-
preme Court of the district in the pro-
ceedings for prize money for captures at
Manila bay by Admiral Dewey.
The attorney general asks that the
case be referred to commissioner and
that Admiral Dewey, his officers and crew
and also the United States may have
leave to take testimony. The Attorney
General comedies that a state of war eX-
listed. but denies that the squadron under
Dewey's command captured the Spanish
cruisers Isla de Cuba, Isla de Luzon and
Don Juan de Austria. These vessels, he
SAYS. were sunk during the engagement
He asks for fuller information in regard
to other points, and says although some
captures of property were made, such cap
ture does not authorize its condemnation
as prize property to Dewey and his men,
The Attorney General has also filed
similar answer in the case of Admiral
Sampson and the destruction of Cervera' s
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
PURSUIT OF INSURGENTS.
Gen. Otis Tells of Several Losses by
the FiIiDinOs.


Washington, Jan. 15.-The war depart
ment to-day received the following re-
port from Gen. Otis:
Manila, Jan. 15.-Bolo men and armed
insurgents, robbers from Zeambalos noun
tains, attacked two companies Twenty
fifth Infantry, O'Neil. commanding, at
Iba Jan. 6; driven and pursued, with
loss to them of fifty men; no casualties
Schwans troops east and south Santo
Tomas, Bahamas. Yesterday Cheatham's s
battalion, Thirty-seventh, struck enemy
east Santo Tomas and San Pablo road and
enemy left five dead on field. Cavalry
soon appearing, pursued force eastward; /;
no report OF result. Cheatham's casual
ties, one wounded. Anderson, Thirty
eighth, en- route to Lipa, yesterday, struck
insurgents few miles south Santo Tomas
drove them through L.ipa to Rosario; enc
my's loss twenty dead and wounded; six
Spanish prisoners; $4,000 Schwan has lib
Grated about 200 Spanish prisoners; now
en- route to Manila. Anderson's casual
ties yesterday, one man killed, two wound
ed. Wheaton's force actively operating in
Western Cavite and Batanga provinces
All important towns held and constant
patroling. Great many Filipinos return
ing to homes; believed 60 be insurgent de-
serters. Otis"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
CROSSED LITTLE TUGELA.
Report That n British Column Has
Made That Advance.

London, Jan. ia Standard dispatch,
dated Saturday, Jan. 13. from Durham,
says:
"A man, who has just arrived here from
Springfield, says that a British column.
proceeding to the relief of Ladysmith, has
crossed the little Tuge,a When he left
il was facing the BOer position on the Big
Tugela, ard Howitzer was shellng she
Boer trenches.
''He says. also, that 270 wagons, laden
with commissariat stores for Ladysmith,
had left Frere and 1t was expected that
fhe column would join hands with Gen.
White Monday evening.
"The traction engines have been doing
excellent work in hauling heavy wagons
out OF holes and swamps. This they ac-
compllsh with the greatest ease.
british patrols have discovered parties
of Beers in the direction Of Ennersdale,
between Frere and Estcourt."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
M'LAURIN SERIOUSLY ILL.
ih'sicinns Now Thing His Recovery
Is Doubtful.

jackson, Miss. Jan. 15-Gov. McLaurin
VINO has been i'll of pneumonia for four
ua's Is in a critical condition and his
pANsl'ians admitted tonight that his re-
o''ery is doubtful. The disease has
'1' harsh ravages on his system and
Is in an enfeebled condition.
lHI7 afternoon Gov. McLaurin insisted
'i looking after several state matters
lpally pardons which had been dock
''1' and the exertion Of signing his name
tHe documents caused his fever to rise
..tal degrees. Gov. McLaurin was re-
n..,."E eeeted United States senator from
di-0l' '-'s0l' Gov. Harrison took the oath to-
~ ahd Immediately assumed the duties
L '"e Office of Governor made necessary
me illness Of Gov. McLaurin. Lieut..
g. Harrison will act as Governor until
iro,,iIne changes In the programme for the
Ln u'auon Of Gov. .-elect Longino will
cc,. ssary. owing to the inability Of
.Tono. Mci i.aurin TO participate. Lieut.. Gov.
durtr VIII be his official representative
'"b the ceremonies
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
HAD BACON DOWN WRONG.
He VIII Make no Such speech as Has
Been Reported.

Washington, Jan. 15.-Somebody who has
got things very badly mixed has made the
announcement that Senator Bacon would
make a speech in the near future against
the Louisiana and Mississippi state con-
stitutions
Just how such an idea got out nobody
seems TO know, but some of the Louisl-
ana and Mississippi papers have been
jumping hard upon the Georgia Senator
for something he never had the remotest
idea of doing. His views on the questions
involved are directly opposite to the sug-
gestion OF such an announcement. The
only speech for which Senator Bacon Is
scheduled Is on the Philippine question.
He will probably deliver that on Tuesday
of next sweek. He had hoped to speak
this week, but his throat is stil sore
Thursday, the day he thought of speak
ing, has been set apart for the exercises
over the Daniel Webster monument, which
is another reason for delay till next week
Congressman Griggs of the Second dis
trict has reached the city. He was kept
at home by the Illness OF Mrs Griggs
Mrs. Griggs was able to retufl with Judge
Griggs, but she is still far from well.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
WEDDING GUESTS ALL SICK.
Cver One Hundred Poisoned Prob"-
bly, by the Chicken

Chicago, Jan. 15-Nearly i'u
guests who assembled at 569 Canal street
to witness the wedding OF Morris Pollak
and Annie schan we're poisoned during
tbe dinner which followed the ceremony
~ ,ass than half an hour after dinner
nearly every one in the hall was IN d
helpless condition. 49,. 90,
What article of food contained the pol
son no one has yet been able 10 leaIIl'
but the general belief is that II wa '"e q
onnner kettle. SO far no deaths have been
reparted but many are seriously H. IN
Guiding the bride and groom,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
REVERSED LOWER COURT.
supreme Court Gives Back Prize Nes-
sci Newfoundland.

Washington, Jan. 15-The United states
Supreme Court to-day decided another OF
the naval prize money cases growing Out
of the capture of vessels during the block
ade of Havana in the war with Spain.
The case was appealed from the decis-
ion of the Circuit Court of South Caro-
lima. the vessel involved being the New
foundland, owned in Halifax. The decls-
ion of the lower court was reversed, the
Supreme Court holding that the actions OF
the Newfoundland were suspicious
enough to justify its seizure, but not TO
warrant forfeiture.
The restoration of the Vessel 10 us own
ers was therefore ordered but without
damages or costs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
ALL BunGHERs ORDERED OUT.
Kruger cites Psalms as Instructions
20 the Beers.

London, Jan. 16.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail dated Saturday, Jan. 10, from
Lorenzo Marquee, says:
president Kruger has issued a pro-
clamation ordering all burghers to the
front. The Volkstem, the Transvaal Of
fetal organ. suggests that the moment
the British cross the border the gold in
dustry should be irretrievably destroyed.
president Kruger also issued a circu-
lar dated, Jan. 8, TO Boer commandants
and burghers, urging them to show more
energy In the Transvaal cause. He quotes
Psalm %. verse T. as God-given instruc-
tions TO the burghers, and says that the
British have fixed their faith I'm Psalm
So. He also quotes Psalm 50. verses 10
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
ARE THE BoERs DEPRESSED
Report That They Were Staggered
by British GnIInntry.

London. Jan. 16-The correspondent OF
the Daily Telegraph at Pietermarhzburg
telegmphing Thursday. Jan. H. says:
THE galantry of the Ladysmith garri-
son last Saturday appears 60 have de-
pressed. il not actually demoralized ihe
Boers generally. 1t is believed that they
lost at least two, IL not three, killed, as
against our one.
MANY Beers are believed to be trek
king northward. The magistrate at
Nqutu, Zululand telegraphs that scouts
report having seen many Boer families,
with wagons, proceeding north, via Zulu
land, while a European who formerly re-
sided at Dundee declares that after the
repulse at Ladysmith "a number of Boer
wagons, loaded with dead and wounded,
passed through that mining township, and
that the Beers burned some of the public
buildings as they departed. Five days
have passed since then"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
REWARD FOR DEAD ROBBERS.
Chicago VIII Pay 500 for Each One
killed in the Act.

Chicago, Jan. f5.-Gunning for robbers
and burglars in Chicago will be made prof
table II an ordinance introduced into the
civ council tonight and referred to the
Finance Committee, eventually passes
A reward of 500 is offered by the terms
Of the proposed measure for the kllllhg OF
any highwaymau or hSUS@p, .oror,i,tin" ,,1 Inc
orir,e or apprehended in any attempt TO
osnane Police officers and citizens are
like made the benehciaries of the novel
.liar, for checking and effectually stopping
pI%'' re e,roU,tb Of the long list of hoid-ups
and burglaries No incentive is offered for
endeavors to capture the desperadoes alive.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
WRECK NOT YET REACHED.
Sea stiI Too Heavy to Permit of an
Investigation.

St. Johns, n. F., Jan. 10, midnight-The
latest advices destroy many theories pro-
pounded concerning the disaster and rem
der it more mysterious than ever. Owing
to the turbulent seas, it is impossible to
launch boats or to venture to the beach
with any safety. The wreckage is in
creasing. ~
The colonial cruiser Fiona is now al
the wreck. She will be joined in he
morning by the tug Ingraham and diver
will then go down if the sea permits.
Several vessels have been mentioned as
possibly the wreck. including the Parran,
from Baltimore, and the Falk, coaler,
but it is claimed that neither OF them
could have been in that vicinity.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
RECEPTION FOR MIR. BRYAN.
Democrats of Harrisburg Arranging
for His visit There.

Harrisburg Pa, Jan. 15.-The Demo-
cratic Committee met this evening and
arranged for a reception to William J..
Bryan on his visit to Harrisburg on Jan.
25, to attend the Democratic State Com
mittee meeting. Mr.. Bryan will meet
the State Committee In the afternoon and
in the evening there will be a mass meet
ing, probably followed by banquet 10
him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
FIGHTING IN PHILIPPINES
Insurgents Dispersed and Routed by
American Forces.

Manila. Jan. Is. Part OF Gen. John G.
TaaI. The insurgents continue TO retreat
South.
Col. Hayes with the Fourth Cavalry Is
supposed to have reached Lipa, where
many Spanish prisoners are held.
Col. Anderson, with the Thirty-eighth
Infantry, took Talisay on the north shore
of the lake with but little opposition
Maj Cheatham, with a battalion of the
Thrty-seventh, on his way TO San Pablo,
dispersed 400 insurgents whom the cavalry
are pursuing toward Alaminos.
A troop of the Third Cavalry lost two
men killed and three wounded in an en-
counter with the insurgent near San Fer
nando de la Union, Jan. y.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
WILLIAMS is STILL IN JAIL.
GOV. Gambler Requested Sheriff 10
Employ an Extra Guard.

Madison, Ga. Jan. 15.-W. A. Williams,
the emigrant agent, who was arrested at
Greensboro Saturday night and brought
here, is sull in jail. He will have a hear
ing tomorrow at Union Point
GOV. Candler tonight requested the sher-
if to place an extra guard around the
ian. but this precaution is considered to
be unnecessary.
williams has issued a circular saying
that he will run no more emigrant trains
this winter
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16

and IA, and asserts that he has searched
the Bible without being able to find any
other mode which can be followed by the
Beers, who must fight In the narne of
the Lord
Communicating is proceeding busily
at Pretoria. where the town guard is ex-
changing Mausers for Martins, as the
former are badly needed at the front. 1t
is said that there are nearly 5000 British
prisoners in Pretoria"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
HonoIulu's Plague Cases.

Washington, Jan. 15.-Surgeon General
Wyman received a brief dispatch tonight
from DR.. Carmichael in charge at Homo
lulu concerning the plague there. 1t is
dated Jan. g. and covers the period from
Ian. /. since which time seven cases of
the plague had been reported.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
Keller VIII Dine Bryan.

New York, Jan. 15.--Presldent John w.
Keller OF the Dewocratie Club has invited
william ]. Bryan to dine with him and
some fifty prominent Democrats at the
Democratic club. Mr. Keller says 1t Is to
be given by him individually.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16

North Carolina senator to Oner a
Financial Measure.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Butler to-
day gave notice Of a substitute he will
offer for the financial bill. 1t provides for
the manufacture or coinage Of money out
of gold silver, paper and copper The bill
provides that no piece of money shall
be Of greater denomination than $40. and
1t makes gold, silver or paper money legal
tender for any sum. II makes provision
for the free coinage Of both gold and sill
YER
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
Barbed wire for Free state.

London, Jan. 1.-THE Hamburg corre-
spondent of the Daily Mall says:
IAN export firm here has undertaken
the immediate delivery of 100000 meters Of
barbed wire to the Free State"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
solomon Is Ienorant of II.

New York, Jan 15.-The Evening Post
says:
William Solomon, chairman of the Ex-
ecutive Committee of the Baltimore and
Ohio, said to-day that he knew nothing
about the alleged purchase of stock by
President Cassstt of the Pennsylvania.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16
REPORT Is DIsCREDITED
Cape Town Statement That warren
Has Crossed Tugela.

Cape Town Jan. ia dispatch TO the
Argus, dated Friday last, Jan. 12, says:
"The authorities have received news that
Gen. Warren has crossed the Tugela and
occupied strong position north of the
river"
This report has been current here since
yesterday, but is dlscredted In official cir
cles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16

Orange River, Friday, Jan. '12.-Gen.
Wood, for the first lime in the campaign,
has established a post in the enemys
country. With a force of all arms he
took up position Jan. 6 at Zeutpan'S $
Drift on the north side of the Orange river
in the Free State.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16

Correspondent Says IA French Com
pnny Is Sending Them.

pnny Is Sending Them.
London, Jan. 1.-THE Daily Mall pub
fishes the following from special corre-
spondent at lie Creusol, France;
after two days inquiry, do not hesi-
tate TO assert that the Schneider Com
pany is not only working night and day
in the manufacture of guns and ammuni-
tlon for the Beers, but that 1t has already
packed, ready for shipment to the Trans
vaal. six heavy guns of large caliber. The
workmen told me that ere long thirty ad-
ditional guns would be dispatched to the
Beers"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-16

London, Jan. ia dispatch from Cape
Town, dated Friday, Jan. -, evening, ans
nounces that Gen. Warren has crossed
the Tugela river.