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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-20

Nicaragua has revoked, forfeited or
Cancelled all concessions to all persons
or governments that could in any way
clash with the interests of the United
States. In decreeing that on October
a, 1902, he would abrogate the
"Treaty of amnesty in petuo, " of 1867.
President Ielaya is voluntarily re
nouncing the guarantee of sovereignty
over the canal, and leaving the way clear
fol its cession to the United States.
The foremost representatives of capt
tai. the foremost representatives Oflabor
and the foremost workers for harmony
between the contending forces met in
conference at New York this week
and established permanent arbitra-
tion committee of thirty-siX men as
sort of Supreme court for the
peaceful settlement of all labor dis
putes of magnitude. 1t is hoped that
arbitration will permanently displace
the strike in this country as means
of settling disputes between employer
and empluye. This committee will be
composed of twelve representatives of
capital. twelve of workingmen and
twelve outsiders.
The Cuban commission has prepared
bill "to promote the prosperity of
Cuba and extend the market for Amer
lean products 1t makes Cuban mo-
lasses and raw sugar up to No. IL
Dutch standard free and all other
Cuban products upon the payment of
one-half the rates of duties levied
and collected under the tariff laws of
the United States upon similar prod
ucts of the most favored nation. This
concession is contingent on compli-
ance by the people of Cuba with an
agreement that on and after January
l, 1902, all products of the United
States shall be admitted into Cuba
upon the payment of one, half the rates
of duty levied and collected under the
tariff laws of Cuba upon similar prod
ucts of the most favored nation.
Secretary Hay and the Danish min
lister at Washington. as plenipoten-
tiaries for that purpose, have complet-
ed the treaty for the purchase by the
United States of the Danish possess
sions in the West Indies. The draft
of the Treaty has been forwarded to
Copenhagen for King Christians for
NAL assent. and it is thought that the
signatures of the plenipotentiaries may
be affixed in few days. making the
convention ready for the Senate's con
sideration Immediately after the holi-
day recess. The price paid will prob
ably he 81. 800. coo. Under the new
treaty the islands become the property
of the United States under substan-
italy the same conditions as the Phil
ippines wee coded by Spain in the
Treaty of Paris of December 10, 1S9S,
there being no impairment of property
rights of individuals. municipalities or
associations having legal capabilities.
the inhabitants continuing in the free
exercise Of their religion.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-20
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS
SOME OF ITS IMPORTANT NEW MEASURES

SOME OF ITS IMPORTANT NEW MEASURES
The Hay-Pauncefort Treaty Ratified by the
senate-Its Main Points Summarized Bills
for Canal Legislation Government Owner
ship of the Telegraph service-The Grout
Oleo Bill-A Permanent Military Post Near
Manila.
The Senate was not in session Satur-
day and the House after less than an
hours work, adjourned until Tuesday.
The Senate ratified the new Hay
Paunceforte isthmian canal treaty
Monday afternoon almost unanimously
the vote standing - to 6. There Is
general desire to secure the Nicaragua
canal at an early day and the treaty
was pushed through with all possible
despatch and without amendment on
this account The main points OF the
treaty as ratified are;
First-It is provided that the treaty
shall not continue in force during a
time of war, thus relieving the United
States from any possible construction
of it which would prevent the United
States taking any action it might lind
necessary fol its own defence.
free to erect Notifications command
ing the canal if it sees fit.
Third-No other powers than Great
Britain and the United States are
asked to adhere to the treaty.
Fourth-It is provided that no
change in sovereignty of the territory
through which the canal may pass
shall affect the validity of the treaty.
/ Il,
complications which might arise from
the United States acquiring control OF
the territory adjoining the outlet OF
the canal.
Fifth The Clayton Bulwer treaty is
superseded
just before adjournment the Senate
confirmed the nomination of Phllan-
der G. Knox to be attorney general of
the United States.
There are two bills before Congress
for canal legislation, and both have
been ordered reported fayOrably. The
Hepburn bill has been favorably con
Sidercd by the House committee on in
telstatc and foreign commerce, and the
Morgan bin has been fayorably re
ported 10 the Senate by the committee
on inlrrOceauiC canals. Both bills
authorize the president TO secure from
the states OF Nicaragua and Costa
Rica the right of way for canal 70 be
constructed. owned and controlled by
this governments The principal uli-
ference between the bills Is in placing
the responsibility. The Hepburn bill
places the entire spOnSlbiIity on the
president, and the Morgan bill creates
a commission.
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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-20

\ poor complexion : usually the result Of a
torpid liver or irregular aciion of the bowels.
Unie>s natures refuse j. carried of it viii
surely cause impure blood. Pimples. bOils
and other eruptiuus follow. This i natures
method OF throwing of the poi>ons VII ch the
buwelS failed TO remove. peWnts Little
Early Ri>erS are world famous for remedying
this condition. The stimulate the liver and
promote regular and healthy action of the
bowels but never cause gripping cramps or
distress. Safe pills. Greene's Drug Store. 2
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-20

Stayton and Campbell, New York at
torneys for Rear Admiral Sampson,
are engaged in drawing a formal pro
test against the minority finding of
Admiral Dewey in the Schley court of
inquiry.
Rear Admiral Frank Wlldes, United
States navy. who commanded the
crusier Boston at the battle of Manila,
was the recipient Tuesday of a hand
some sword from his many friends, in
the rooms of the chamber of commerce
at Boston.
William Gregory, governor of Rhode
Island and Providence plantations,
died at his home in Wexford Monday
of acute Brights' disease. following a
succession of illnesses. Gov. Gregory
was the first governor of Rhode Island
to die in office for nearly century and
half.
Charles Emory Smith of Philadel-
phia has resigned his position as post
master general of the United States
and will resume the editorship of the
Philadelphia Press. Henry G. Payne
of Milwaukee, Wis, has been named
by the president to succeed him.
John Swinton, socialist and an able
newspaper man, died in Brooklyn Sun
day. aged - He was born in Scot
land but came to this country when a
boy. He worked on the New York
Times and Sun and afterward edited
John Swinton's paper, workingmen' 5
organ.
More fighting has been reported be
tween Colombian liberal and govern
ment troops, at Nombre de Dias, Is
men being killed and 40 wounded. The
government troops carried the in
trenchments and drove the liberals
from the town. Government troops are
active against rebels along the coast.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-20
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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-20
Notes.

Senator ". J. Sewell of New Jersey
i rritirallv i'll AT his home in Camden.
e.,....ui. g c+o,o Iob,, IIa,, will ba
'oeCie'" ~ tbn Nan,oriai saryica IN he
LIZA LinI - 10 - hnrnr ~ presidanf Mckinley
Tho hearing of contested election
coses will begin early in January be
fore tho yarious. elections committees
~ The House There are seven of these
CONTESTS
-. +o5 +ho.,o
2ena'oI zoo loG'oi las I'l'9efi'S Va wy
rravinn for the adoption of an amend
ment to the constitution to prohibit
polygamy.
Secondary Long has transmitted to
Congress a hin Hroyiding for the or
C.rilo,ion of T. 8 naval reserve for
-1bn Lnnaff of members Of the naval mil
Tia connected With the Spanish war.
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ertv to fix qualifications for voters
and make land laws.
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REPRESENTATIVE Robinson of Indiana
has introduced two measures designed
TO secure the extradition of ex Gov.
Tavlor of Kentucky from Indiana.
where ne Is sara TO pe so!our9ihS' 70
heht uck!: where ne - Mauteu III coh
hectloh Win lhe Noeoet ll"Eeu!'
Secretary Hav wants authority of
Congress to employ ten students of
American birth and education. at a
salary of $1,000 a year, for instruction
at the Pekin legation. with a view to
their appointment as interpreters in
Mace of Chinese who have been serv-
inc in these positions since Diplomatic
relations were established with China.
MIR Hay cont lains that full conf
dence cannot always be placed in the
TRANSACTIONS of Cinnamon.
-, .:..;.- ..,.os g.,
Inv Secretary Cages estimates for the
fiscal wear ending June 80. 1903, are
S61O. s37. 6ss, which is SIG. GOO, 600 less
than the estimates for 1902 and 81. 900,
900 more than the concentrations for
that wear. The secretary advocates
banlzinu and currency reforms and re-
neal of war taxes. and reviews the
treasury't operations. Prominent
Democrats have agreed unon indie
pendanre for the natives as the feature
If the marty attitude toward Philippine
LEGISLATION in the House. n
80
Much anxiety Is 1eIt on the racine
coast over Senator Proctor Chlnese
bill when EXTENDS the excursion act
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-20
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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-20

In the Senate Monday Senator Jones
of Arkansas introduced joint resolu-
ton as follows: THAT the thanks of
congress and the American people are
hereby rendered Rear Admiral Win
field S. Schley and the officers and
men under his command for highly
distinguished conduct in the conflict
with the enemy, as displayed by them
in the destruction of the Spanish feet
off the harbor of Santiago, Cuba, July
Sd. 1898.
''That the president of the United
States be requested to cause this reso-
luton to be communicated to Rear Ad-
miral Schley, and through him to the
officers and men under his command. =
without comment the resolution
was referred to the resolution commit
tee on naval affairs.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-20

\ council to determine his future
action was held at Washington Mon
day by Admiral Schley, his counsel
and friends and a letter was addressed
to Secretary Long asking him to with
hold his approval of findings of the
court of inquiry report until obiec-
tions can be filed and that the court
be not dissolved. The secretary grant
ed the request and allowed until Friday
in which to submit objections.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-18
Murphy a Co.'S stock Letter.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE stock mar
ket to-day succeeded in establishing
some independence of the vargaries of
Amalgamated Copper. Under the in
fluence of easier monetary conditions
there was improved character to the
buying. Union Pacific rallied above
par and the movement helped con-
siderably to make trading sentiment
more cheerful. New York Central was
strong, and recorded a maximum adj
vance of 1%, there we're improvements
of / per cent. and over in st. Paul.
Pennsylvania, Louisville and Nashville,
above the low prices made shortly af-
ter opening. The local fractions were
decidedly strong on rumors OF the
negotiations for some community Of i'm
terests In the Industrial, Smelling
opened weak on the announcement of
the reduction in the prices in lead.
Consequently a full recovery occurred.
Sugar was comparatively steady not
withdrawing reductions in refined SUI
gar price. Iron and Steels were firm
and there was a sharp advance in It.
C. I. Amalgamated Copper In early
dealings sold down 1%. II appeared TO
receive support at the decline, and en-
ioyed an extreme rally Of four per
cent. Its fluctuations In the late after
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-18
Murphy & Co.'S Cotton Letter.

New York. Dec. 17-In the early cot
ton market the feature was the Calves
ton receipts, which proved to be quite
heavy, and the general movement of
the day promised to be large. Senti-
ment had some little effect on the
current movement. although the mar
ket had been worked down last week
on prospective large receipts this
week. and naturally enough shorts lost
no opportunity in delivering a few
light blows to the early market on
account of free receipts. First prices
were to 5 points decline, but there
was not much doing on the whole,
and not much disposition to do
much. Prices in the morning
were about l to points below yester-
day. 1t was waiting market, with
little life or spirit, and a disposition to
await further developments. Liver
pool was two points lower to-day. Port
receipts to-day $1,000, against $4,000
last year. The only important devel-
opments up to date have been a change
of sentiment, that has been going on,
especially the past ten days. Every
where there has been a change of SEN
timent in the direction of the bureau
figures, and unless receipts soon swell,
the trade generally will abandon esti-
mates much over ten million bales.
Estimates for tomorrow, Houston, 81
500 to 10,500, against 1880 last year;
New Orleans, $4,000 to 10000, against
$4,000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-18

New Orleans, Dec. 17.-Our market
responded to disappointing Liverpool
advices by opening two to three lower,
advanced subsequently on fresh buy
ing, but sold off from the top, owing
to the large port receipts and liberal
estimate for New Orleans and Houston
tomorrow. The absence of sellers, and
renewed buying near the close, occa.
stoned a slight rally, making the net
loss points on the day. Port re-
ceipts for the four days are $1,000 in
excess of last year. The semi-weekly
interior receipts, though, are estimat-
ed at 100000, against 125,000 last year
and 81 900 year before last. Sentiment
continues very bullish as it is antici-
pated that the cold weather existing
throughout the belt will be instrument
tai in curtailing the movement mate
rally. In addition to this 1t is gener-
ally conceded that the realization of
decidedly light receipts will act as a
stimulant in forcing European spinners
to buy spots freely. 1t must be said,
however, that so far they are pursu-
ing the same hand-to-mouth policy as
formerly and claim that the textile
situation is so unsatisfactory as to
prevent their being free buyers. Since
the issuance of the bureaus estimate
two weeks ago, the speculative short
interest has been eliminated, and in its
place a general unanimity of higher
values being established has become
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-18

Trains arrive Savannah as follows
NO. " daily from New York, WASH
lngton, Richmond and Cincinnati, 1850
a. m.
No. 80 daily from New York and
washington, S05 p. m.
All trains arrive and depart from
the Plant System station
THROUGH CAR SERVICE, ETC.
Trains SS and "a daily NEW YORK
AND FLORIDA EXPRESS. Vesti-
puled limited trains with Pullman
craving room sleeping cars between
savannah and New York. Connect at
Washington with Colonial Express for
Boston. Pullman sleeping cars between
charlotte and Richmond and Charlotte
Sad Norfolk. Dining cars serve all
meals between Savannah and New
York.
Trains 20 and 80 daily, THE UNITED
STATES FAST NAIL. Vestibuled linn
ited trains, carrying Pullman drawing
room sleeping cars between Savannah
and New York via Richmond. Dining
cars serve all meals between Savannah
ana Washington. Also Pullman draw
ing room sleeping cars between Savan-
nan and Cincinnati, through Asheville
and THE Land of the Sky"
For information as to rates, sched-
ules, etc, apply to
f. S. CANNON, Sd v. P. and G. NJ.
s. H. HARDWIcES, G. p. A, Wash
ington, d. C.
w. Ii. TAYLoE. A. C. p. A., Allan
Ia.
R. C. BLATTNER, Depot Ticket
Agent, Plant System Station, Savan-
nah, Ga.
e. C. THOMSON, C. p. & T. A., sa-
vannah, Ca, 141 Bull street. Phone
$50.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-18
COTTON FUTURES.
the Market Closed Steady 4G5
Points Lower

the Market Closed Steady 4a5
Points Lower.
new York, Dec. 1.-THE cotton mar
ket opened easy, 2 to 5 points lower
under scattering sales for both ac-
counts and inadequate support from
Dull operators. Much larger port re-
celpts than expected with talk of
smaller exports were responsible for
the early heaviness. Europe and Wall
street bought in conservative way at
the low prices. Wall street later sold
late months. Before midday the mar
ket had regained the early loss on a
movement to cover and a lull in liqui-
datlon. News, however, contained lit
tie to inspire fresh investment and the
chief aim seemed to be in the way of
settling accounts for the holidays.
English cables were quite in accord
ance with our movement of late yes
terday. Continued cold weather in the
crop country and a forecast indicating
no immediate relief from low temper
atures in a small measure aided the
noon market. Later profit taking
again sent prices off to the low point
of the day. Official estimates for to-
morrow's receipts We're smaller than
the average of late, and official ad-
vices from Southern spot markets told
of well sustained prices and a fair de-
mGnd from exporters. Fall River ana
Southern mill continued to report good
trading at firm prices. The semi
weekly interior statement issued by the
local exchange was bullish.
The market closed quiet, net to 5
points lower.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-18
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.

Liverpool, Dec. 17-Spot, fair de-
mand,prices easier: American middhng
45sd. The sales of the day were 10000
bales, of which 1000 were for specu-
lation and export, and included $500
American. Receipts 1920 bales, all
American.
Futures opened and closed quiet;
American middling, good ordinary
ary-February, 432d buyers; Febru-
ary-March, 4.31d, sellers; March-April
4.S0@4.31d, sellers; April-May, 400
Add, sellers; May-June, 4.30d, buyers;
June-July, 4.30d, sellers; July-August,
4.29d, sellers; August September, 4.25d
sellers.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-18
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Cotton Letter

New York, Dec. 17.-Foreign advices
were weaker, our cables stating the
trade conditions abroad were expected
to bring about tenders on the December
and January contracts in Liverpool
Here, after a lower opening the loss
was recovered on q. very small business,
the local sentiment being very bullish
in face of the heavier receipts at the
ports than expected. So far this week
the net movement is a little ahead of
last week. Should there by any clear
ances from Pensacola it seems prob
able that it will be as large in the
final report. The cold weather is ex-
pected to check the movement every
where. There are no sellers except
against shipments of cotton here for de-
livery Also every one is bull!gh, ex-
pecting the spinners will become free
buyers after the turn of the new year.
and that the movement will then fall
off sharply.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-18
MONEY MARKET.

New York, Dec. 17.-Money on call
steady, 4Q6 per cent; closing bid and
asked S1zQ4 per cent. Prime mercan-
tile paper, 5@51s per cent. Sterling
exchange strong with actual business
in bankers bills at $4.S6% for demand
and at $483ss for sixty days. Posted
rates. $4S4@4S71b. Commercial bills,
S4.S21h@4,S3. Bar. silver. 55Ac. Mexi-
can dollars, 1880. Government bonds
irregular; state bonds inactive; rail-
road bonds irregular.