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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

MONTOJO TELLS WHY HE LOST.
Dewey, He Says, Figured out Dis
tance Mt which He was safe.


tance Mt which He was safe.
Chicago, Dee. 9l.-The Tribune to-day
prints the text OF Admiral Montojos de-
fense under court-martiaI proceedings for
his defeat at Manila. The bulk OF the
blame is charged by the Admiral not -
himself or his fleet, but TO the Spanish
government for its unprepared condition.
He also claims that Admiral Dewey kept
oft Of range OF the Spanish guns--a pro-
ceealng which Montojo refers TO as re
treat" Montojo says:
"The only preparation that had been
made for the war was made by the Amer
leans who were business. and arranged
everything with pencil and paper The
initial velocity OF our cannon was $40 me-
ters; that of the smallest cannon of our
enemy $50 meters. Admiral Dewey. with
pencil in hand, noted the thickness of his
mantlets and his easements, and knew
what energy was required to penetnte
them. He also knew exactly the weight
of the most powerful projectile of our
ships, and by a simple mathemat-
ical calculation he arrived at
the distance at which he could
fight without himself receiving
any harm. Thus he reasoned that he could
night at distance of 200 or 5000 metres
with absolute impunity. The situation.
lics Giolt, wac Jh9t tlii9. We WSAS FNifNi-
atle TO all the proiectiles of the enemy,
and this the enemy wen knew while he
gof out of reach of our cannon and re-
rnained out of reach all the while"
Admiral Montojo adds:
"In order to give an idea of our miser-
able situation ! may mention that we had
only fourteen torpedoes for the defense of
700 nnetfes of space. and that the cable,
which we obtained in Hong Kong, was
only long enough for FIVE torpedoes and
therefore only FIVE torpedoes could be
niaced
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
s~-s----
NEW CENTURY IN GERMANY.
That Is the Way the German Elect
Choose to Consider II.

Berlin, Jan. 1.-Amid the tolling Of
church bells and cheers rising from scores
of thousands Of throats in the dense null
tiude of joyous people who crowded the
streets down town. the New Year-and the
new century, as the German elect TO con-
slider it-came in.
simultaneously the booming of thirty
three gunshots Of salutation sounded from
the Lustgarten.
The court reception was a most i'm
pressive spectacle.
The ceremony differed In no important
respect from the ceremonies of former
years.
Quite contrary TO the general eXpecta-
ton. Ambassador White and Mrs. White
followed the Spanish ambassador, Senior
Don Mendez de Vigo
After the reception the Emperor held a
brief cercle, but said little. II was re-
marked that His Majesty did not seem in
his usual lively mood. while the Empress
was in excellent spirits. He addressed,
however few pleasant words to Mr. and
Mrs. White, as did also the Empress.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
ANTI-GOEBEL DEMOCRATS.
General Policy VIII BE Discussed mt
Meeting TO-day

frankfort. KY, Dec S1.-Tha anti-Goe-
bel Democrats, through ex-Cngressman
W. c. Owens, engaged headq Qarters to-
day, which will be opened to-m9row. Sem
ator Lindsay, who came home from Wash
ington at the beginning of tho holidays,
was conspicuous in the anti-Go.bel coun-
ellis.
Chairman Long of the Republican State
campaign Committee has called a meet
ing OF the Republican members of both
Houses Tor joint conference tomorrow.
i IS expected that a report viii then be
received from the anti-Goebd Demo-
Gratis regarding their attitude on the or
ganization of the (wo houses ana the gem
erai policy for the session will e talked
over.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
WHOLESALE CUSTOMS FRAUDS.
Sensation in Havana Over Suspen-
sion of ArOsteSui.

sion of AFOSteSut.
Havana, Dec. 31.-A sensation wus
caused in custom house circles, and it
soon spread over the entire city, by the
suspension from duty of Senior Arturo
Arostegui, deputy collector, on account Of
the recent frauds by appraisers, through
which, judging from the increase of re
ceipts during the last few days without
any apparent increase in the amount Of
shipping, the government mus nave been
robbed daily for some time OF from $1,000
to $4,000.
Ii is not believed, however, in official
circles that Senor Arostegui has been
guilty of any Irregularities although suf-
ficient evidence has been laid before CO..
lector Bliss to warrant his suspension,
pending investigation.
The more the government representa-
tives look into the frauds the worse these
appear to be. Apparently a large major
ity of the Havana merchants have been
mixed up in a wholesale conspiracy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
lie WILL REPLY TO RYAN.
Williams Says Many of His state
ments Were Misleading.

Baltimore Dec. S1.-John Shelton Will
Jams, president Of the seaboard Air Line,
Florida Central and Peninsular and other
railroad companies, which 1t is proposed
10 consolidate into the Greater Seaboard
system, said to-day that work upon the
various extensions of the several proper
ties was being pushed as rapidly as pos
sible.
Referring to Thomas F. Ryan's telegram
given 10 the press on Wednesday, Mr..
williams said:
MANY Of Mr.. Ryan's statements were
misleading. and / will reply 10 them I'm
detail in due course. There Is absolutely
no question as to the legality of our plan
for the formation of the greater Seaboard
system, and Mr.. Ryans efforts to place
obstacles IN out path will not seriously
DELAY It. We have successfully carried out
every step we have undertaken The
Greater seaboard System will be controls
ed by Southern people, and 1t will be OPP
Grated In the interests of thai section with
due regard to all interests"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
METHUEN IN THE SAME PLACE.
French Reports That Beers Have
Retired to COIeshurg.

London, Jan. 1.-The war office publish
es the following dispatch, dated yesterday,
from the general officer commanding al
Cape Town
'Methuen's position is unchanged.
French reports that the Beers, fearing
their communications would be cut by
our cavalry, have retired 10 Colesberg.
Hear unofiicialy from Sterkstroom that
a British reconnaissance seven miles north
of Dordrecht. engaged superior forces and
was obliged to retire on Dordrecht"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

Club, leading Irish society OF Toledo,
has inaugurated movement to assist the
Beers
This club, In 1898, organized the Emmett
Guards and offered their services for the
war with Spain. Az a secret meeting last
night resolutions We're adopting pledging
financial and moral support TO the Beers
and Offering assistance of men, If required.
Fifty-fve volunteers offered their services
lin any emergency in which England is
involved" only single men, with no other
dependant upon them for support. are ac-
cepted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
car stin Socks Peace.

Berlin. Jan. 1.-The Norwaerts publishes
to-day what purports 10 De rescrlpl,
,,,tt+o,, bv Count Muravieff at the Cars
direction. addressed TO the governments
that look part in the International Con-
ference al The Hague. The rescript, it
ie aid will be issued on the Russian New
Veor Ian 49, 1t renews the expression
Of the aspirations Of the Car for the
peace of the. world and the diminution Of
ornaments and points to the good WORK
of The Hague Conference.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
ONE KILLED. SEVEN WOUNDED.
Beers Fired Shells Full of Plum
Pudding Into LadysmIth.

London, Jan. 1.-The following hel o.
graph message has been received by way
of Weenen from Ladysmith, dated We'd
nesday, Dec. q:
The Beers are actively bombaldus the
town. One shell struck the Devonshire
mess tent, killing Capt. Dalzel ana wound
ing seven lieutenants, Dent, Twiss, Tring
ham, Caffyn Byrne, Scafe ana Kane"
A later dispatch from Ladysmith by way
of Weeuen, dated Friday, Dec. %, ys:
can well. The Beers have been fir ng
plugged shells containing plum pudding
and the compliments of the season. They
are Still forufying their positions and are
evidently determined TO make a firm
standn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

Reported That Many Irishmen win
so to the TransVRaI.

New York. Dec. S1.-The World says:
Recruiting for South Africa is going on
secretly but with great activity among
the Irish volunteers of this and other
rear-by cities. That several members OF
the volunteers which is a branch of the
Clau-Na-Gael are already in the Boer
country preparing for the reception of re-
cruiis is well understood.
There has been a great demand for drill
regulations of the United States army
from Irish societies and one firm in this
city that publishes these regulations has
filed large orders within the last few
days.
A prominent member of the Clan-Na-
Gael estimated the strength of the volun-
teers In America at 1900
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
irish Meet at Omahn.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 31.-The public meet
ing of the Irish-Americans held tonight
resolved itself into an organized appeal for
a revival OF the Irish Land League. John
p Sutton. former secretary of tfe league,
was the principal speaker. Adjt. Gen.
Barry also spoke. Much sympathy for
the Beers was expressed and the an
nouncement was made that "A secret or
ganization of Irishmen had been effected
for the purpose of practical work on be-
half of the Boers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
QUEENS NEW YEARS HONORs.
LAST Just Published shows Fewer
Names Than Usual.

London, Jan. 1.-The Queens list of New
y ears honors, published last evening.
SHOWS fewer names than usual.
Sir John Lubbock and Sir Henry STAFF
FORD Northcote, Governor of Bombay. are
4 eated peers.
Baron Cromer. British diplomatic agent
Egypt, Lord Montagu Rowton and Mr.
william Wither Bramston Beach, Con-
ItrYative member for the Andover divi-
Ifon of Hants, the commoner who has
/ en- the longest service, are appointed
lembers of the privy council.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
TISANO is AFRAID TO LAND.
Fears Assassination Because He
Surrendered Cagayan.

N"Ast's
Manila, Dec. 9f.-The transport Zafiro
has arrived in Mani,a. bringing Gen. III
nano who is much grieved at being sup
planted by Col. Hood as military governor
of Cagayan province.
He hesitates to land, because he looks
upon Manila as a nest of insurgents, who
may assassinate him because he surren-
dered Cagayan.
He says that when Col. Hood arrived
the presidents of all the towns in the
province repaired to Aparri and begged
him to continue them in their positions.
saving also that the natives desired to be
rid of the presence of the Macabebes. the
triars and the colored American soldiers,
toward whom they entertained violen!
antipathy.
Sixty-eight sick out of Maj. Bachelors
command of 100 are coming to Manila.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
BECHUANA WITH THE lBoERs.
Nsasa- -a~s
Government Goes ON as IL Always
Controlled by the Dutch.

London, Jan. 1.-The Daily Mail pub
fishes the following dispatch from Cape
Town:
"Ninety-five per cent. Of the Bechuana
farmers in the Vryburg district Joined the
Beers helping them to loot the stores
throughout the country north of Orange
river They also undertook to invest
Mafeking while Gen. Cronje's men went
south to meet Lord Methuen. Govern
ment of Bechuanaand is being adminis-
tered as if the Dutch had been in possess
sion for ages"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

Pangor, Me-. Dec. S1.-A letter has been
received from the physicians who are
treating Congressman Boutelle In Bos-
ton. stating that his symptoms ARRAY
st,oy, inprovement, and therefore thei is
strong hope of his complete recovery in
the near future.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
kimberley Wen supplied.

London. Jan. IA dispatch to the Daily
Mail, from Kimberley, dated Friday. Dec.
% says
1--WE have food enough for three months.
Fresh fruit and vegetables are obtainable
daily from Kenilworlh, and water is plen-
tiful and excellent"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
REMAINS or GEN. LAwTON.
Were Sent Home From Manila on the
TransDOrt Thomas

Washington, Dec. S1.-The departure Of
the lransp1rt Thomas from Manila yester-
Gay with the remains of Maj. Gen Henry
w. Lawton aboard was announced in a
dispatch received at the war department
from Gen. Otis to-day. The vessel comes
10 the United States via Nagasaki. she
also has aboard the remains of the lale
Maj. John A. Logan.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
REGIMENT MAY co FROM IOWA.
Recruits Gathered There to FIghr
for the TransvnnI.

for the TransvnaI.
Orange City, Dec. 3L-An entire regi-
ment of soldiers Is said to be en- route
from the Dutch colony in this (sioux)
county to join the Beers in the Trans
vaal.
The recruits were not all gathered in
Sioux county but the money TO hire and
equip them was all raised In or near Or
rInge City and Sioux Center. That drill
ing has been In progress in remote parts
OF the county for some time is certain
though much secrecy was observed 1t
is said that only picked men have been
accepted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
Ecnr Cor a rrench steamer.

Marseilles, Dec 31.--Great anxiety Is felt
here regarding the fate of the French
steamer Pierre LeGrand. due at Marseilles
from Odessa a week ago. She is supposed
10 have foundered during the recent gales
with her crew of forty-five.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

F ere Camp, Natal, Saturday, Dec. 30
owing 10 the flooding of the Tugela RIVER,
a large party of Beers has been cut off on
the south side They are reported 10 be in
the hills to the right of Chievely.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
INsuRREcTIoN OF THE DUTCH.
Efforts to Prevent an Uprising i'm
Favor of the Beers.

Favor of the Beers.
Cape Town, Thursday, Dec. 2S.-The col
cnial authorities are using every precau-
tion TO prevent an instruction on the part
of the disloyal Dutch in Cape Colony and
to suppress a rising should one occur.
Everywhere the British colonists are be-
ing organized into home guards, drilled
and ready to act in their respective local
tiles, should armed Dutch colonals gath
er.
The theory is that the British home
staying colonials should be fully prepared
to core with the Dutch colonials without
the aid of regulars
The alertness of the British makes unit
ca action on the part of pro-Boer resi-
Cents difficult Unable to act openly they
slip away singly, or in small groups to
'oln the enemy's force. The authorities
lave been informed of many centers of
lgitation, which IL is considered undesir-
able TO rarticularize, but there is nothing
ike concerted action apparent over wide
districts.
The case of Mr.. Michan, solicitor 10 the
DeBeers Company, who is accused of trea-
son. acquires increased Importance. as he
las been transferred from the custody OF
the civil authorities here 10 the military
a thorities at DeAat. His high position
causes the Dutch 10 watch his case keen
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
SYMPATHY WITH THE BoERs.
Germnn-Amcricnn Citizens of Kan
snS city Take Action.

Kansas city, Dec. Sl-Resolutions sym
path2ing with the Beers in their fight
with Great Britain and commencing Sem
ator William e. Mason of Illinois for
championing their cause. have been adopt
ed by the German-Amercan Citizens As
soclatlon Of Kansas CITY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
SAVANNAH GA. MONDAY. JANUARY l. 1900

a patrol of colonials. The latter were
wearing broad-brimmed hats and were
mistaken by the British for Beers. No cas-
ualties occurred, but in consequence Of the
incident. an order has been issued rtquir-
ing al lclasses of troops TO wear he NETS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
Beers Are After Methuen.

Parties of Beers have been operating
some seventy miles south of Lord Me-
thuen's position. Beers appeared on Cbn t.
mas Day near the railway, about twenty
nine miles south Of DeAar. A force of the
Duke of Edinburgh's own volunteers pre-
pared TO engage them, but the enemy re-
tired.
Another party fired into a British pa
trol camp during the night of Wednesday,
Dec e. This was near Victoria road, An
attempt was made not far from that point
to aamage the railway, One man was
caught in the act and shot.
similar attempt was made betw, en-
Multiersolei and Klapmuis. but the
would-be wreckers escaped. Like attempts
are reported from several other 20 nts.
Evidently small parties Of Beers or Dutch
eolonials have been trying 10 interrupt
the novement of trains. but thus far they
have sen baffied by the elaborate British
patroBng.
In oae case a patrol Of regulars fired on
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

Vienna. Dec. 31.--MilloecSer. the COM
poser. who has been suffering from par-
alytic stroke, died to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
GERMAN CRUISERS SENT.

TWO of Them Reported Now on the
Way 90 EeIagoa Ray.
Berlin, Dec. si.--It Il announced that The
German protected cruisers Condor and
schwaibe are now on the way to Delsgol
haV
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
ASSISTANCE OFFERED BOERs.

Robert Emmett Club of Toledo VIII
Furnish Funds or Men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

Toledo, o., Dec. 8l.-The Robert Emmett
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-05-14

SICK Lndt ne ndQ 10 U0 lJlarccSs --'ss-a-l a
cabin, and did not know whether he at
at first table or not.
AS to the events leading up to his de-
cision upon arriving at this port last
month, as to refusing the Hogan troupe
passage to Vancouver, the captain was
also somewhat vague in his remem-
brance. He recalled telegram which
was handed him by the agents of the
company here, which in substance told
him to accept firsC-class passengers. A
copy of the telegram was shown him,
which he stated was a full copy of the
original as he saw it in the company
Office in Portland. A letter from the
local agency on the same subject he
could not recall, as he had destroyed it.
The telegram in que3 ton was one which
the agents at Vancouver had wired to
the San Francisco agency to notify T.
H. Davies & Co., of Honolulu, to take
first-class passengers only.
The purSer was new man and knew
little of the case N question, so his time
was mainly taken up in explaining dia-
grams of the ships staterooms and
their capacity for passengers. He was
somewhat nervous, as he was explain
ing matters which were entirely new to
him.
Mr.. Irvine, ticket agent of T. H. Da-
Vles d Co., was placed on the stand
just as the clock struck S. He was not
examined, as the jury decided against a
night session, and an adjournment was
therefore taken until this morning.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-05-14
KAMALO COMPANY
WINS A POINT
Judge Stanley Sustains Demurrer
IN the Hitchcock Case--Phillips
Estate Claim

1 he suit in equity of H. R. Hitchcock
ct al. against The Kamalo Sugar Com
pany reached a point Saturday when
the demurrer of the defendants was sus-
tanned by Judge Stanley. 1t is pointed
out IN the decision that there is mis-
joinder of parties to the suit, and that
the bill does not clearly demonstrate a
cause of action where the plaintiffs
could be entitled to equity relief.
A claim for $4,95619 against the es-
tate of John Phillips has been filed in
the Circuit Court by T. McCahts Stew
art, attorney for Dalzell & Moller, due
as balance of account.
A sentence of a years Imprisonment
at hard labor on the reef was given K
Belahola on the charge of assault and
battery.
A similar term of Imprisonment was
imposed upon j. Kaiapoepo for larceny,
except that he was committed to the
Reformatory School instead of the pris-
on. The case came up on appeal for
mitigation of sentence of the lower
court.
In the case of William Crews, on ap-
peal from a sentence of one month at
hard labor for drunkenness, Judge
Stanley suspended the same until the
August term.
Judge Stanley appointed Luiz Madei-
ros administrator of the estate of Man
uel de Silva under $1,000 bond.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-05-14

The other day." says the Washington
correspondent of the Chicago Record
the wife OF Senator, who thinks she is
a linguist, but whose friends have
doubts, started a conversation with Herr
Won Holeben, the German ambassador
in his native tongue. He listened patient
ly for few moments and then gallant
ly remarked: Madame, you will do me
a great favor If you will speak English
| do not understand German very well
Mrs. Senator looked surprised, but took
the hint
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-05-14
WANT FORTUNE
Negro Minstre|s Case is
on Trial.
Testimony in Suit Against Canadian
Australian Steamship
Company.

The Hogan minstrel case, in which
the negroes claim $3.50, damages for
the refusal of the Canadian-Australia
Steamship Company to give them pas
sage on the Miowera some weeks ago,
was heard all day Saturday before
Judge Davis, and but for the jury OBJ
jecting to a night session, the court
would have kept the case moving until
10 O'Clock that night. At O'Clock in
the afternoon the examination of the
captain and purser of the Miowera was
until 10 o'clock this morning.
Upon the arrival of the Miowera at
the Pacific Mail wharf she was boarded
by police officer and both Captain
Heming and Purser Carpenter were
subpoenaed to appear before the Circuit
Court and give their testimony. Most
of the morning was occupied in the Sc
lection of a jury, which was difficult
task, owing to the great publicity which
the case has assumed. Kinney, Bal
lou & McClanahan appeared for the
plaintiffs, while Mr.. Robertson of Rob
ertson & Wilder answered for the de-
PENDANT steamship company and T. II.
Davies & co.
The jury finally acceptable to both
sides was composed as follows: L. Z.
Ables, w. M. Cunningham, l. Reuben
stein, H. Zerbe, John j. Egan, Gus
Schuman, C. B. Gray, F. S. Lyman, A.
D. Larnach, c. ]. Ludwigsen, I. Wolfe
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-05-14
JAS. r. MORGAN, Auctr.
Auction Sale
OF
kAP|GLAN PARK PROPERTY

BY ORDER OF EXECUTOR AND
EXECUTRIX of the Estate of Jas
Dodd, deceased, 1 will sell at Public
Auction at my salesroom, 33 Queen ST.,
Honolulu, on SATURDAY, MAY 10Th,
1900, at u O'CLOCK NOON,
The leaseholds of the Jas. Dodd Es-
tate in those four Kapiolani lots known
as lots so, 81, SO and SO. Each lot has
a frontage of so feet on the main ave-
nue. and are 200 feet deep, giving the
lot frontage ON main road of 200
feet and depth of 200 feet Lease is
for 10 IL years from anuary 1st, 1900,
at yearly rental of So per lot.
Improvements on the property con-
'sist of large stable, with servants
rooms, chicken houses, one Cyclone
Windmill and Mill House. Premises
are fenced and water laid throughout.
For further particulars apply to
las E MORGAN. Euctr
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-05-14
JAS. F. MORGAN. kuetr.
Auction Sale
OF
Royal Furniture
and SilverWare

ON THURSDAY, NAY nth
AT 10 O'CLOCK, A. NJ.
at the DRILL SHED, Hotel ST., l will
sell at Public Auction the balance of the
Royal Furniture and Silverware, COM
prising, in part,
ROYAL EBONY BEDROOM SUITE,
ROYAL CHERRY BEDROOM SUITE,
SIDEBOARDS and
DRESSING CASES,
Brass BEDSTEADS,
OIL PAINTINGS.
RUGS, Etc.
ALSO
The balance of SOLID SILVERWARE
comprising the KAMEHAMEHA
SET OF SILVER KNIVES, SPOONS
and FORKS, Etc.
Goods on view all day Wednesday,
May 16.
This is the last opportunity to obtain
relics of the monarchy.