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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
WILL NOW PROTEST TO POPE.
Cuban Delegation Failed In Mission
Against StarrettI.

Washington, March 3.-Gen. Jose Lacret,
Molot and Felipe Perozo, the Cuban dell
egetes who came to Washington to pro-
test on behalf of the Cuban people against
The appointment of Mgr. Sharretu as
Bishop of Havana, have failed in their
mission After being informed by Acting
Secretary of War Melklejohn that the
United States could not interfere in the
matter, they called to-day on Mgr. Mar
tinelli the papal delegate. They pre-
sented their protests TO him, saying that
a number of Cuban priests were qualified
to become Bishop of Havana. Mgr Mar
tnelH informed the delegates that he had
no authority to interfere.
This information late to-day was ca
bled to Gen. Gomez at Havana. 1t is
likely the protest will now be made to the
poDe
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
STRICT ENGLISH CENSORSHIP.
Nothing VIII BE Known UntiI Rob-
erts Has Accomplished 1t.

London, March 4, 4:10 a. NIT is evil
dent that a strict censorship is being ex-
ercised over the news al the seat of war,
as the night has not added anything 10 the
scanty dispatches received during the day,
most of which referred to matters preced-
ing the recent stirring events.
The war office intimated at midnight
that there was no prospects of news Intil
something definite snail have been done.
This is quite in keeping with the complete
silence which Lord Roberts has hitherto
observed while his plans were in progress
of accomplishment and until he is in act
ual grip with The Beers it is probable that
the public will hear little or nothing of his
doings
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
STATUS OF WAR SITUATION.
Looks as if Beers VIII Now Operate
on the Defensive.

on the Defensive.
London, March 4-Spenser Wilkinson,
reviewing the situation in South Africa
for the Associated Press, at midnight to-
night says:
Gen. Butler seems to have been sur
prised to find that he had beaten the
Beers on Tuesday. Nothing is commoner
in war than for an army, after hard
fighting, to be doubtful of the extent OF
its success. Few generals learn, as Grant
did in his first command, that the enemy
was as much frightened of me as l was
of him.
THE question now is as to the future
course of events. There cannot be much
doubt as to the issue provided no foreign
powers or power interfere
Lord Roberts can either order Gen.
Butler, with the 10000 men of the United
Natal army to advance on Pretoria, while
he himself moves by Bloemfontein and
the Free State Railway, or he can bring
round most of Buffers force to reinforce
his own army. In either case the Boer
strategists will have a hard task to make
a promising plan of campaign.
''The best Boer plan is, perhaps, to
leave the rear guard to cover the passes
from Natal and to concentrate all the
rest of their forces to resist Lord Rob-
erts. In this way they might in a week
from now meet Lord Roberts, with per-
haps equal numbers, but Roberts will be
reinforced from week to week, while the
Beers cannot be for the moment.
THE position seems to be that there are
5000 or 1000 Beers within striking dis
tance of Roberts at Osfontein. If this is
the case he will either disperse or cap
ture the small Boer force unless it re-
treats rapidly until reinforced.
Lord Roberts will probably contrive to
push forward a small force on the Mafe
king line and raise the siege while he is
drawing the principal Boer army on to
himself" "
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
SHERIFF FATALLY WOUNDED.
Cooley Was Struck on the Head by "a
Crazy Prisoner.

Birmingham, Ala, March 3.-Sheriff
Cooley of Chiffon county was struck on
the head by a crazy prisoner named
Campbell, In the Cianton Jail to-day, and
fatally wounded.
Campbell hast night killed a negro named
Dan Jenkins, who had been placed TO
watch him.
posse was organized and Campbell
was captured at his home in the northern
part of the county this evening. HIS
relatives and friends protested against his
being taken back 10 Jail, and followed the
officers for some distance, declaring they
would release him. Campbell, however
was placed In jail al O'Clock tonight,
but for the fear that his friends would
carry their threats into execution, he was
brought to this city tonight arriving here
at midnight
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
WILL BE NO CHANGES IN CUBA.
Report That Gen. Lee Is to,succeed
Gen. Ludlow Is Denied.

Washington, March 3-It is said at the
war department that there is no immedi-
ate intention of making any changes in
the military commands in Cuba.
A specific denial was made of the story
that Gen. Fitzhugh Lee is to succeed Gen.
Ludlow as military governor Of the city
of Havana. Gen. Eudlow's assignment as
president of the Military War College is
not intended to interfere with his duties
in Havana and so far as known he IS
likely 10 continue to act in this capacity
until the war department has formulated
its plans for The withdrawal of large
portion of the military forces in Cuba in
anticipation Of the transfer of governme nt
affairs TO civil control.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
HE WANTS A LATE PRIMARY.
If He CnnsGet 1t Russell May Oppose
Senator Bacon.

Atlanta, March s-Judge r. B. Russell
OF the Oconee circuit was at the Capitol
today AS to whether he would make the
race for senator against Senator Bacon
he said it would depend on the time of
the primary. He favors late primary,
some time in August. He says he is OPP
posed to a primary in the spring months
when the farmers are in the midst of
their busiest season, and will be unable
to go to the polls.
lie believes the nomination of senator
should be submitted direct to the vote of
the people and should he go into the race
he will make canvass, he says, and es-
Iecially in the southern part of the state.
An early primary would probably pre-
cude his candidacy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04

Boer Prisoners Taken at Paardeberg
Number 4, 500.

Cape Town, March S.-The railroad Is
now repaired northward from Kimberley
10 Riverton. The engineers are pushing
the work rapidly.
The Boer prisoners captured at Paarde-
berg total up 1860 men. About 5000 or
them are now on their way here.
The pressure on the rolling stock IS
enormous.
Sir William Mccormack, president OF
the Royal College of Surgeons, who has
been acting - volunteer surgeon with the
British army in South Africa, sails for
England to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
Argumcnt in clark Case.

Washington, March 3.-The senate COM
noittoe on Elections to-day held a con-
sultation with counsel on both sides in
the Clark Investigation case and decided
that argument shall begin on the Goth
instant. Former Senator Edmunds and
MIR. Birney will make the arguments for
tho memorialists and Former Senator
Faulkner and Mr.. Roger Foster viii speak
for Mr. Clark
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
RIOT IN AN ALABAMA TOWN.
Grew Out of the Shooting of Some
Negroes by whites.

Montgomery, Ala, March 3.--Race trou-
bic is threatened near Latohatchie. twen-
ty-fve miles south Of this city. 1t is re-
ported that 1000 negroes are congregated
and are threatening
II is said that last night some white
men went 10 the house of Jim Cross, ne
gro, called him to the door and shot him
Afterward the crowd shot his wife, son
and daughter.
only few days ago Sam Powell white
was shot by a negro In the same neigh
borhood. The negro was taken from the
sheriff and hanged by a mob. The sheriff
of Montgomery county has been tele-
graphed to for aid.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
SCHOONER KETCHAM LOST.
Captain and Crew Taken OF by the
steamer Alamo.

New York, March S.-The Mallory Line
steamer Alamo, which arrived this morn
ing from Galveston. reports that on March
l, in latitude $3.50. longitude 76, she fell
in with schooner Ann Il. Ketcham Capt.
Stille. bound from Philadelphia for Jack
sonville, with a cargo OF coal The schoon-
er was dismasted and in a sinking con-
dition. The Alamo took off the captain
and seven men and brought them 90 this
port The men saved nothing but what
was on their backs. The schooner ex-
perienced high winds from the time she
left Delaware Capes.
The Ann r.. Ketcham was a three-mast-
ed schooner, built at Chester, Pa, in 1874,
and registered 81 tons. She hailed from
Philadelphia, and was owned by A. Ketch-
am
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
COL. BRYAN AT GALVESTON.
Democratic Leader VIII BE Forty
Years Old ON March 10.

Galveston, March S.--willam j. Bryan
rested quietly here to-day. A few inIi-
mate friends called during the morning.
Mr.. Bryan will leave here tomorrow night
for Austin, where ne win remain two
weeks He viii then go TO Nebraska TO
be present at the State Convention on
March 19.
That's my birthday" said Mr.. Bryan.
"and l win be 40 years old. Four years
ago IL was said ] was too young 90 be
President now the argument will prob.
ably be advanced that l am TOO old"
Mr. Bryan spoke Tonight Ia Harmony
Hall,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
WILLIAM As \ PEACEMAKER.
disposed to Oncr His Services in
south African Affair.

Fdrs, March 3.-The Courier de Soir,
"'heh is usually regarded as an inspired
organ, touching political matters, states
''lt there is reason to believe that EN-
Ieior William is disposed to offer his
s,eiNees in favor of mediation in the
'ahsvaal difficulty. knowing that he is
-" longer unisolated, and all the Powers
ileognize him as the most fitting sovereign
~ acc the part of peacemaker.
ms telegram to the Queen after the VIC
,'rN Of Lord Roberts is believed to have
zen Intended to pave the way for such a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
FUNERAL AT HIS FORMER HOME.
obseauies of Congressman Eppes TO
he Held To-day.

Washington. March S-The funeral Of
the late Congressman Eppes of Virginia
viii be held tomorrow afternoon at Black
stone. Va, his former home. The funeral
party left Washington this afternoon for
Petersburg, where they VIII stop tonight
and tomorrow will proceed to Black
stone. In addition to the congressional
committees, the funeral party will include
Mrs. Epps, Mrs Pryor, Mrs. Hill, Prof
Eppes, and 7. c. klmartin, The SER
geant-at-arms office will be represented
by Col. Pierce and Edward Richards.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04

Newport, r. l.. March S.-The United
States government has purchased a site
in Portsmouth. six miles from Newport,
as a coalng station. The site consists
of 100 acres, with a shore frontage of
nearly a mile
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
MRS. STANFORD SERIOUSLY ILL.
Congestion of the Lungs Followed a
severe Cold.


severe Cold.
New York. March 3.-The Journal and
Advertiser says:
Mrs. Leland Stanford widow of the late
multi-milHonaire senator from California,
is dangerously i'll at the Fifth Avenue Ho-
tel.
Mrs Stanford came to this city from
the West two weeks ago to attend affairs,
with the object in view, 1t is said, of con-
verting some of her Southern Pacific Rail-
road stock into cash for the Leland Stan
ford University. Ten days ago Mrs.
Stamford contracted a cold while out driv-
ing and the next day was confined 90 her
room. Physicians were sent for and ad-
vised caution. although at the time the
Illness was not thought to be serious. Two
days ago Mrs. Stanfords lungs became
congested and symptoms of pneumonia de-
veloped Her condition to-day was said
TO be very serious.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
,r.D,red by queens Message.

r.ondon. March 3.-The Queen to-day
received the following dispatch from Gen.
Butler:
1.-THE troops much appreciate your Maj
estv,s kind telegram Your Majesty can
NOT know how much your sympathy has
heped 20 inspire them
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
EXPRESS JUMPED TRACK.
Many Passengers Were Injured But
None Seriously.

Toronto. March S.--The Montreal ex-
press on the Canadian Pacific Railroad
due here al 7:S0 a. m. jumped the track
near Burkton and bounded down steep
embankment. A SCORE of passengers
many OF them members OF Parliament on
their way from Ottawa, were injured, but
none seriously
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
TO HUNT GOEBEL's ASSASsINs.
Democratic Senate Passed Bill Ap'
propriating 100000.

Frankfort, KY, March S-The Demo-
cratic Senate to-day passed the bill for
the appointment of a committee to hunt
down the person or persons who assassin
ated Gov. Goebel and appropriating $780,
600 to carry on the work.
The bill had previously passed the House
and now goes to Gov. Beckham for ap-
proval.
The Republican Senate, sitting in the
same hall, took no part in the proceed
ings.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04

Washington, March S.-The appeal 9l
Admiral Dewey and his men from the
award OF the Court OF Claims In the mat
ter Of the bounty due for the destruction
of the Spanish fleet at Manila, has been
filed in the United States Supreme Court
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
seaboard BiII Made Law.

Richmond, Va. March s.-The bill to
charter the Richmond and Washington
Air Line Railway, the connecting link of
the Seaboard system Between Richmond
and the North is now a law. Coy. Tyler
approved IL this afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
INDICTED in FEDERAL COURT.
Charges of Intimidation and Bribery
i'm Kentucky.

Louisville, March 3-The federal grand
jury has returned nine indictments
against persons accused of 'intimidating,
bribing or otherwise Interfering with col
ored voters in the free exercise of right
of franchise"
Among those indicted is Harry Weaver,
city buyer. and brother of Mayor Charles
=. Weaver.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
Steamers Were FIoated.

New York, March S-The steamers La
Normandie and Pennsylvania, which went
aground in Gedney's channel In the lower
bay, succeeded In getting off unharmed
this aftcraoo
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
Committee From the Senate.

Washington, March 3.-In the Senate,
Mr.. Martin of Virginia announced the
death of Representative Eppes and the
following senators were appointed a COM
mittee to attend the funeral on behalf of
the Senate: Messrs. Daniel, Martin, Per-
kins, Scott and Harris.
As a further mark of respect the Sem
ate then, at 3:45 y. IN. adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
WE WILL NOT INTERVENE.
So Says an American Diplomat who
Is in Paris.

Paris, March 4.-The Gaulois publishes
an Interview with diplomat of the Unit
e. states embassy here upon the subject
o. American Intervention in South At
rl'd At the first the gentleman in ques-
uon refused to talk for publication, but
IhAliy aggeed to speak upon receiving a
" mise that his name would not be re-
ed. He said:
p, The United States will not intervene.
ln" Monroe doctrine is our rule as long
@sS u.s. american interests are not at stake.
petitions addressed to President Nc
A'h.ey are of no great Importance"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
PopuInr Election of senator's.

Richmond, March 3-The general assem-
bly, to-day adopted a resolution calling
upon Ylrginia's federal senator's to try TO
secure "a constitutional amendment pre-
yiding for the election Of senator's by the
people.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
ARGUMENT IN KENrUCKY CASE.
Judge Field Has Reserved Decision
on GOvernorship.

on GOvernorship.
Louisville, March. s.--After hearing ar
gument by fromer Gov. Bradley, for the
Republicans, and Zach Phelps. for the
Democrats, Judge Filed, in the Circuit
Court to-day, took under advisement the
cases to determine the rights of the rival
claimants to the offices of Governor and
Lieutenant Governor.
An opinion is not expected for several
days When it is announced an appeal
will be taken to the State Court of Ap-
peals, which the Democrats claim has
final Jurisdiction The Republicans, how
ever, will try TO get the case before the
United States Supreme Court If the de-
cision is against them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
AnviI Plant Destroyed.

view York, March 3--The extensive an
sn plant of the Hay-Buden Company, oc-
SSOpy-ng three buildings In Brooklyn was
,go1N,Ioyed NJ by fire tonight. the less being
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
Texas RcpubIIcan Named.

Del Rio, Tex, March 3-The Republican
convention nominated G. G. Drake for
Congress to-day. He is collector of Gus
toms at Eagle Pass.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
LEYDs DENIES THE REPORT.
He Has Received no News of the Re-
lief of MnfeISing.

London, March A special dispatch
from Brussels announces that Dr. Leyds
authorizes an absolute denial of the re-
port that he had received news that Maze
king had been relieved
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04
--
MoYsE MUST GIVE BOND.
Held for ImpersonatinG n Govern
meDt Oficer.

ment OWcer.
New Orleans, March 3.-Julius Moyse.
whose sensational marriage to Miss
Bertha Warnken OF Dayton, o., under the
name OF "Capt. Clarke" was tried before
Commissioner Craig of the United States
Court to-day on the charge of imperson-
ating a government officer. He was COM
mitted TO the higher court under bond
of 81 900. Moyse says his father Will be
here today 10 sign his bond.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-04

Continued on Sixth Page.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-16
THE ISLAND IN IT'S GLORY.

Those of us who make our homes in
what has long been known as Wheel
ing's Garden Spot"-the Island and
the number of increasing from year to
year, have the distinct impression this
spring that this portion of the city
was never so beautiful or inviting.
Over there every street, and there are
many miles of them, is lined with Trees
Or both sides, the branches often
meeting and forming natural arches,
the gardens are bright and fresh, the
all pervading grass green and luxuri
ant, and there is a freshness and
wholesomeness in the air that those
who dwell in the solid brick blocks
OF the city proper know not off. BY
day the general effect is almost that of
an interior town in semi-tropical CAL
ifornia, while at evening. with the cleo
trio lights glimmering and Einting
amid the trees, and the streets filled
with promenaders. the locality has an
added and peculiar charm. On such
evenings as We have had this week
there is no better thing for the inhab-
liant Of the city proper than to drive,
wheel or walk over the Seventh ward.
He or she will there find fresh air,
quietness, and almost the scenery of
public park. The Island Is now in
its prime and glory Il is Wheeling's
breathing ground within the city. Go
beyond the west branch of the river
about eight o'clock one of these glori-
Gus moonlit nights, and with a con-
genial companion and a cigar revel in
the delights Of quiet streets within the
city, and yet not quite of it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-16
A GRAVE PROPOSITION.

That the official duties of the Vice
President of the United States are so
few as to make that officer rather in
conspicuous in ordinary times, and up
on usual occasions, is an undoubted
fact, and a good deal Of alleged fun
has been poked at the capable men who
have been buried under the honor of
the second place within the gift of the
people. Still, there are times when the
Vice President is both an important
and conspicuous parsonage, and there
appears to be no real cause for the en-
largement of his powers proposed by
writer in the New York World.
This gentleman suggests that the
Vice President be made ex-officio a
Cabinet minister, and also have the
right to vacate his chair as presiding
officer of the Senate and take part in
debate upon the floor, without a right
to vote, however, except in the case of
tie. 1t is urged that he could thus
speak for the government, and assume
some of the powers of an English
Prime Minister. There is no occasion
for this. The Cabinet is now abund
antly able to advise the President upon
questions of Importance without intro
ducing the Vice President into the
body. The Secretary of State is suffi-
Gent approach to a Prime Minister for
the needs of a republic even with de-
cidedly imperialistic tendencies, while
the supply of eloquence on tap in the
Senate is surely ample. The present
state of affairs in this regard is good
enough.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-16
WHAT'S THIS WE HEAR.

1t developed at last nights session
of Council that somebody has indicated
willingness to give somebody else
some money in consideration of fav-
orable vote for certain saloon licenses
heretofore refused in Wheeling's mu-
nicipal assembly. This is a grave Of
Tense. 1t is a felony, and is punish
able by confinement in the peniten-
tiary. In the past there have often been
more or less definite rumors of this sort
of thing, but last night, we believe, was
the first time when names and amounts
were mentioned.
This matter ought not to be allowed
to drop here. 1t is approaching the in
teresting stage.
Who offered the money? And did
he rest his offer upon a precedent?
Have similar offers been made in the
past? Have any of them been accept
cd? 1t is pretty safe to say this is
not the first attempt at bribery, at
least, else no one would have the
temerity to approach a representative
of the people with a cash consideration
for vote.
Council owes it to itself to go right
to the bottom Of this business. Let US
have all the facts, without reserve. A
few names were mentioned last night,
but it is possible the story was only
partly told. Indeed, that appears GER
tain.
Who had the brazen effrontery to ap-
proach member of the City Council Of
Wheeling with wad of the ''long
green?" Who had the honesty to refuse
the seductive influence, and who, if
anyone, accepted?
special committee with power to
send for persons and papers could
doubtless dig out some interesting
facts, and Council owes it to itself to
institute some such proceeding without
loss of time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-16
THE ARMoR PLATE PROBLEM.

THE AaMOH fLAIE fTObLha.
The Senate has once more acceeded
to the demands of the armor plate
nanufacturers-wit some variations.
The naval bill, passed Monday. pro-
vides that the government shall offer
the manufacturers but $445 per ton,
but If the Secretary of the Navy cannot
get the necessary steel for the Maine,
Missouri and Ohio at that price, he
shall pay $545, and proceed to build a
government plate plant, at cost not
to exceed four millions. The House
is expected to concur in this, and the
matter is as good as closed for this
session, the plate manufacturers get
tins their price, for. Of course. they
will never accept the $445, when S545
is in sight, even under threat of the gov
eminent plant. About 10000 tons of
aTmor will be needed for the three
ships named, and there is thus cool
factory to be operated by the govern
rent is built or not. The chances are
1t will not be built The armor plate
business is too profitable to a few peo-
pie to permit any government interior
ence. The naval programme of this
country will call for 10000 or $4,000
tons of armor in the next five years.
There's millions in it.