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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09
gate in the House. The amendment was

gate in the House. The amendment was
ruled out on a point of order.
Mr.. Clark. however delivered a thor
ouShly Characteristic speech in which he
said the only objection raised to his prop
osition came from the "finehalred and
silk stockinged" citizens who declared
that If the people of the district were al
lowed to vote "the poor whites and the
ID niggers" would vote them into
bankruptcy.
Mr.. Tayler of Ohio expressed the opin-
lon that the provision requiring that con-
gressional districts should be Contiguous
and compact" was absolutely unconsti-
tutional and should have no place In an
apportonment bill But as the provision
relative to Contiguous districts had
been in previous bills he would make no
objection, Against che adoption of the
committee amendment adding the words
ana compact some OF the Democrats
protested vigorously and roll call was
nnaly forced upon its adoption.
The amendment was adopted, 1870 40 ITO.
After the bill had been read a third
time Mr.. Crumpacker of Indiana moved
to reeommit the bill with instructions to
ascertain what states had abridged the
rlsht to vote to an extent sufficient to
reduce their representation and to report
the facts to the House. on a rising vote
the motion was lost, 94 to 1O6. Several
republicans, including Messrs. Pearson OF
North Carolina, Littleheld of Maine. AL
len Of Maine, Hin of Connecticut, Jen-
Kns OF Wisconsin, JOY of Missouri,
voted with the Democrats against the
motioh. Mr.. Stewart of New Jersey, de-
manded the ayes and noes, but only four
teen members seconded his demand The
bill was then passed.
y bill was passed to pay the mileage of
messengers who shal lbrlng the electoral
votes OF the several states to Washing
ton at the rate of 25 cents per mile
Ihen at 5:i5 p. m. the House adjourned
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09
ALL ON BOARD MAY PERISH.
Terrible Predicament of Steamer
Stranded Near MnrseiIIes.


Marseilles, Jan. S.-A terrible disaster
threatens the mail steamer Russia from
Oran, which stranded yesterday on the
coast near the village of Faraman during
a violent storm, with fifty passengers
and crew of forty on board.
She has heeled to the starboard and the
waves are sweeping over her. Desperate
attempts to rescue her company by life
boats and steam tugs were made yester-
day, and have been repeated to-day. but
thus far the rough seas have prevented
every effort to approach her.
The wind Is still blowing a hurricane,
with no signs of abatement. A great
crowd is assembled along the shores, ex-
citedly watching the endeavors to COM
municate with those on board the ship,
which is humping heavily as the seas
dash over her Rockets have been fired
but each time the line has fallen short.
Rear Admiral Besson, naval prefect OF
Marseilles, has telegraphed to Toulon for
the dispatch OF the powerful tug Travail
leur Immediately to the scene.
As darkness fell this evening the au-
thorities were assembled on shore and
the lifeboats were lying off awaiting the
first opportunity to effect a rescue; but
the last dispatch from the lighthouse
keeper at Faraman describes the position
Of the steamer as hopeless 1t is probable
that the vessel and all on board will per-
igh
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09
GERMANY'S PARLIAMENT.
EmperOr's Speech Favors Extensive
Canal improvements


Berlin, Jan. 8.-Fhe Diet was opened to-
day I'm the name Of Emperor William, who
is suffering from a slight cold, by the i'm
perial chancellor, Count Won Bueow, who
read the speech from the throne. The
principal point in this was the announce
ment OF the presentation of an extended
canal bill, comprising not only the Rhine
and Elbe scheme but also the construc-
ton of waterway for large ships between
Berlin and Stettin, more practicable
waterway between the Oder and the Wis
tula and Improvements in the Wartha,
Lower Oder Lower Havel and Spree
The speech referred to the continued sat-
isfactory financial situation saying a con-
siderable surplus had been obtained in
1899 and that equally favorable results
were expected for 1900, while the budget
for 1901 showed a marked increase in rev.
enue and the profits from the state rail-
roads were satisfactory.
1t was proposed, the speech added, to
introduce bills dealing with the reform
Of the local government Of Berlin. the
relief of provincial finances. the housing
problem. etc.
The speech concludes with an appeal for
patriotic labor Of the members OF the Diet
and W ith a reference to the bicentenary
of the kingdom of Prussia.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09
GREAT BRITAIN WILLING.
""' other Powers VIII Come Here
only as II Last Resort.

Vhiy as ~ Last Resort.
london, Jan. S.-Mr. Choate had an in
'i'Iew regarding the Chinese situation
"i'A Lord Lansdowne at the foreign Of
nee to-day, but little headway was made
-"e discussion was confined to the diff
".uIues Of the Powers in agreeing to
r'na answer to their demands, which
'l' hecessitate further negotiations.
1'eat Britain has not yet replied to the
circular of the United States government
ira,eng the Powers to confer in Wash
Oh o" .5 me Associated Press is authoriz-
%, " say that she is willing to agree TO
we proposal If the other Powers will also
s-ee' out the impression prevails in I,or-
w.. .Idt the other European Powers are
tAely to accept Mr., Hays suggestion.
s1ls .'DsA ofncials generally are disheart-
60 over the latest muddles in Pekin and
na.. mat a long time will elapse before
s1 eis are made straight. 1t is point
w. mat conference in Washington
,Uu be a cause of serious delav ana
VI, ,Vehlence to many Powers. who
se..Iul ytIu be obliged to send special repre-
ir IL IS decided to hold a conference
rr,, Wu,shlngton, Lord Pauncefote will
rrsoaoly represent Great Britain. The
las or failure Of Secretary Hav'e
~ Tr.- EFFORT appears to depend ohieav
v,b,a the Powers OF the triple alliance
tbo are now exchanging dispatches on
tbe,. subject. The indications are tbat
isg would would only accept the proposal as a
mos suggestion Of Washington as the
r,,.t suitable location excites no feeling
''e', ior 1t Is O rule Of European
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09
A MUNICIPAL CODE.
Commission Has Completed One for
the Philippines.

the Philippines.
Manila, Jan. S.-The Philippine Commits
sion has completed the code for the gov
ernment of municipalities. 1t will be en-
acted next week and supersede the mill
tary order of last March, under which
many barrios (wards or districts) were
organized. The general municipal cleo
tions take place in December. The act
will not apply to Manila or the settle
ments of non-Christian tribes.
Ten residents of Pueblo have decided to
petition the Commission to organize a
municipality there. The Commission may
organize one without the petition.
The military commander of a district is
to appoint the police and can suspend
municipal officers for misconduct and
disloyalty.
The lands and buildings used exclusive
ly for religious, charitable or educational
work are exempted from taxation, the
exemption 10 include no property held as
an investment.
The municipalities are of four classes
and will be officered according to popu-
lation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09
PAUNCEFOTE TO REMAIN.
British Ambassador TO Stay at WASH
ingtOn for the Present.

ingtOn for the Present.
London, Jan. S.-Lord Pauncefote, Brit
ish ambassador 10 the United States, ac-
cording to information furnished to the
Associated Press to-day, will remain in
definitely in Washington. The questions
now at issue between the United States
and Great Britain are believed to be far
too serious to permit a change in March,
as was intended by the British govern
ment. 1t is understood also that Lord
Pauncefote is willing to stay on, and is
likely to represent Great Britain until the
close of the year at least, if not longer.
AS yet the Nicaraguan controversy has
not engaged the attention of the British
government, nor has any decision been
even tentatively formed Before the mat
ter is discussed in the cabinet Lord
Lansdowne, secretary of state for foreign
affairs win have several conferences with
Mr.. Choate, enlightenment being desired
by the foreign Office upon various points
in the amendments TO the yPauncefote
treaty. These conferences will begin
within a few days.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09
A HARD STRUGGLE AHEAD.
Secretary of Interior opens German
Commercial Congress-

Berlin. Jan. S.-The Secretary of State
for the Interior. Count Won Posadowsky-
Wehner. opened the Commercial Congress
to-day. In welcoming the delegates, the
Secretary warned them that German
commerce and Industry will have to
struggle harder than ever before they
find outlets abroad, owing TO the marked
tendency OF the civilized states to become
self-sufficing. He, however, expressed the
opinion that the excellence OF her pro,
ducts would enable Germany TO hold her
own In all the markets Of the world, as
well as within new fields,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09
DESCHANEL REELECTED.
French Ministry's Candidate Bill 20
Votes Short.

Paris, Jan. s.-Parliament reassembled
to-day. Great animation was manifested
on the floor of the Chamber Of Deputies
and the tribunes were crowded. M. Paul
Deschanel, who has been president of the
chamber since the beginning of the pres
ent parliament, was reelected president.
The vote stood 296 for NJ. Deschanel and
217 for M. Henry Brisson, Radical Re
publican and former premier MN. Geor-
ges Cochery Aynard Maurice Faure and
Mesureur were reelected vice presidents
Of the chamber.
The Senate adjourned to-day until
Thursday for the election of bureaus.
After the Inauguration speech by M
WALTON, the doyen of the House. NJ. Wal
lon and VI. Rauline. who spoke as doyen
in the Chamber of Deputies, appealed for
a union of the Republicans and the
closing OF the fratricidal hatreds between
Erenchmen.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09
M'KlNLEY HAS THE GRIP.

President May lie Confined TO His
Room for Several Days.
Washington. Jan. S.-The President is
suffering from cold and has decided to
stay in his room for three or four days.
Consequently there was no cabinet meet
ing to-day and the invitations for the
diplomatic reception tomorrow night have
been recalled
Secretary Corelyou said tonight;
1.-The Presidents cold has developed into
a well-defned Case of grip. His physi-
clan states that there are no compIIca-
tions and that everything is progressing
favorably. The disease must run its reg
ular course and the President, therefore.
is not likely to be out Of his room for
some days"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09
BURGLAR KILLED SIX.

Deadly Work of Desperate In Vi
ennn.
London, Jan. s.-Aeoording to a dispatch
10 the Daily Express from Vienna burg
lar named wanyet, who had robbed q
tenement on the Wilandstrasse, shot a
woman dead whom he met as he was leav-
ing. Pursued by the crowd. he shot five
others dead and he was not arrested un-
I'll his revolver had been empued.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09
Empress Repents Executions.

Shanghai, Jan. s.-The Empress Dow
eger's favorite three officials, according
to Chinese intelligence, are Lu Chuan Lin,
Wang Wen Chat and Chen Schun Hsuan.
People at Sian Flu are apprehensive and
unsettled. The Empress Dowager, repent
ing of the execution Of those who favored
the foreigners during the outbreak of the
Boxers, intends to bestow posthumous
honors upon them and to grant money to
their families
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09
FILIPINO POLITICS.
Traders Already Seeking to De-
veIOp Their Factions.

veIOp Their Factions.
Manila, Jan. S.-Several insurgent camps
have been captured and destroyed re-
Gently in various districts of Luzon and
Laroe. One camp was captured in the
mountains of Martinique. scouting
party of the Forty-sixth Regiment cap
tured a score of ladrones near Slang.
Arrests of suspected insurgents con-
tnue numerous in Manila and its vi
cinity.
Paterno and other influential independ-
ent radicals are seeking to develop the
two factions of the Federal party. Pa
terno contends that, while tine declared
principles of the party win do for the
present, eventually the F'ilipinos viii seek
fuller independence. Although he will
not admit believing Americas sovereignty
is undesirable, he says he wants the re-
lations between the Philippines and the
United States to be similar to those of
Australia and Canada with Great Britain.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09
P0RTUGAL'S IS FINANCES.
Report Shows Excess of Expendi-
lures over Receipts.

Lisbon, Jan. Sin the Chamber Of
Deputies to-day the minister OF finance,
Senior Andrade, presented the budget
which showed receipts to the amount Of
3269 contos of refs and an expenditure
of 55.239 contos Of refs. A reis is equal
to one-tenth of a cent and conto is one
million reis or about $1,OS0.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09
French Mobiles to Fight a Duel.

Paris, Jan. 9.-It is rumored at the clubs
that Comte de Lubersac, eldest son of the
Marquis de Lubersac, and Baron Robert
de Rothschid. eldest son OF Baron Gus
tave dc Rothschild. will soon fight duel
as the result of their long-standing quar-
rel
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09
THINKS THEY WILL SIGN.
Foreign Ministers Hand Protocols
to Chinese EnvOys.

London, Jan. S.-Dr. Morrison, wiring to
the Times from Pekin, Jan. 8, says:
Yesterday (Ionday) eleven identical
protocols representing each of the Pow
ers, were handed to the Chinese envoys
for signature and for the affixing of the
imperial seal AS the formality of COM
municating with the court is a necessary
preliminary to using the SEAL a delay Of
a few days is expected, but there is no
reason to fear that the Chinese will fail
to complete the acceptance of the note"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09
THE BoERS STILL COMING.

Clearing the Country of People,
stock and Food.
Cape Town, Jan. SIT is reported that
the Beers have reached Sutherland and
are within twenty miles from the village
of Piquetberg.
The country around Kimberley is being
cleared of people. live stock and food
stuffs. commando of $50 looted cattle
farm seven miles from Kimberley.
1t is reported that all residents of Vry-
berg who are unable to supply themselves
with provisions for two months must be
brought south.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09
cOLVILLE LEFT TO ROBERTS.
Former Was Very Cautious, Almost
showing white Feather.

London, Jan. s.--The case Of Maj. Gen.
Sir Henry Colville, whose resignation was
asked by the war office in consequence
of the Llndley affair, has been left In the
hands OF Lord Roberts. Various high Of
ficers recently returned from South Az
rica assert that Gen. Colville on several
occasions took precautions for the safety
Of himself and his men which verged
dangerously noar TO showing the white
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09
SAVANNAH GA WEDNESDAY. JANUARY O. 1901

feather Con. Colville win be severely
overhauled for breach of the regulas
tions in discussing the matter with the
press.
The selection of a oommander-in-chief
for India and commander-in-chief for
Canada has also been relegated to Lord
Roberts
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09
bismarck Denies Alleged interview,

Berlin, Jan. s.-Prince Herbert Bis
marck disavows the alleged interview with
him published yesterday In which he was
represented as asserting that the great
German industrial organizations and agra
rians would meet the United States with
a sharp protective policy.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09

diplomacy that Powers responsible for
such suggestions have the right to name
their own capitals as the places of meet
ing.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09

Berlin, Jan. s.-A large meeting Of Zion
lists held to-day voted to call national
Jewish congress for the protection Of
threatened Hebrew interests.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09
REVOLUTION is OVER.
Venezuela Uprising Did Not Get "A
Good start.

Washington, Jan. S.--Minister Loomis in
Venezuela has cabled the State Depart
ment that the revolution led by A. Per-
RIA now appears to be completely sup
pressed. 1t is inferred from this that the
Castro government has been able to dis
pose of the uprising headed by Perriza.
The gunboat Scorpion, however, will re-
main at Laguira.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-09

Japan's Prince to Make a ForeiRn
Tour.
Yokohama, Jan. s.--The Prince Imperial,
Yoshihito Harunomiya, will start on q
foreign tour next spring.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-25
DESPERATE FIGHT WITH FIRE.
Hammonds Packing House Blazes Entailing
a Loss of half Million.
(By the Associated Press.)

Chicago, H., Oct. 23.-Fire attacked
the packing houses of the G. Fl. Hammond
Company, at Hammond, Ind, tonight and
within an hour gained such Roadway that
the destruction of the plant was feared.
The Hammond fire department and the
private fire fighting company of the pack
ing company were unable to cope with
the flames and an emergency call was sent
to Chicago and South Chicago Four en-
gines from the Chicago department were
loaded upon a special train on the Fort
Worth road and hurried over cleared
tracks to the burning district. Aid was
also sent from South Chicago.
The fire began at the south end of the
plant in an old frame house used as the
beef killing department. In an hour the
car shops. oiling rooms, beef killing de-
partment and blacksmith shops were de-
stroyed. 1t then seemed that the fire had
burned itself out, but in few minutes
the four story brick building containing
the cooling rooms, one of the largest
buildings of the plant, was burning. At
10 p. m. the fire was burning fercely and
the loss up to that time was estimated at
100000.
The packing eompany's plant covers
fifteen acres. Eighteen hundred men are
employed in the cooling department
The fire was got under control at 11:3C
o'clock after four departments had been
destroyed The loss is about 100000
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-25
For Lice Of Coal Carrying Steamers.
CBy the Associated Press


Newport News, Va, Oct. 23.-When
the Nickel Coal and Coke Company and
the Chesapeake and Ohio Coal and Coke
Company and other prominent New
River soft coal operators formed COM
bination to compete with the Pocahon-
tas Company it was announced that the
New River trade would be greatly de-
veloped and that probably line of coal
carrying steamers would be put on be-
tween this port and Mediterranean
ports Substantial confirmation of this
announcement is furnished today, when
Thomas G. Nickel, president of the
Nickel Coal and Coke Company, c. j.
Wittenberg, president of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Coal and Coke Company, and
other Northern capitalists, as we'll as
certain English ship owners and bank
ers, through their local agents, c. H.
Arnal and Company, closed UP an op-
ton, which will be taken up in few
days, for piece of water front property
below the Chesapeake and Ohio terminal
property. On this will be built the lar
gest coal bins in this country for the
accommodation of the new combine S
business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-25
THE MESSENGERS STORY.
His 0veralls Blown to Threads by the First
Charge Of Dynamite
(By the Associated Press.)

(by the Associated Press
Portland, Oregon, Oct. 23.--The South
ern Pacific train which was held up near
Eugene this morning, arrived here this
evening. The express car badly shat
tered was brought in with the train.
The first intimation l had of anything
wrong" said C. F.. Charles, the express
messenger, was when the train began to
slow up near Walkers Stations. 1t was
2:45 o'clock, as near as / remember.
Shortly after that the train came to
standstill and l was ordered to open the
door / refused to move. Open up this
car or we will blow you to hell COM
manded one of the robbers. | made no
response and was given a salute with
dynamite. The first charge blew open
one of the doors and knocked me down.
My overalls were blown into shreds and
my legs scratched somewhat, but other
wise was unhurt.'
Further commands to open up and
threats followed, but without avail
1T made no reply, knowing that the OBJ
ject of the robbers was to locate me in
the car and then try to put me out OF
the way, either by dynamite or bullets.
l changed my station to the other end
of the car. A second shot blew open the
door at the other end of the car. The
third shot failed to go off as l had re-
moved my shoes and quietly walked over
to the dynamite and detached the fuse.
Two more shots exploded. each of them
blowing a hole in the floor of the car.
"All told, four shots went off in the
car two failed to explode and one | pre-
vented from exploding by removing the
fuse All efforts to compel me to open
UP or leave the car failing, the engineer
was sent in through the opening blown
through the side.
81 ordered him to get out and fired
shot over his head with my shot gun
The entire ceremony lasted about forty
minutes. The engineer retired after
fired the shot and ordered him to leave
and was not molested further"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-25
Alliance Against the Consolidated.
(Richmond DispatchD

New York, Oct 23.-Frank Tilford,
William FL. Butler, and Henry r. VIII
son have formed a committee, with Fl.
B. Hollins, Philip Lehman, and r. r.
Gown, with the view of submitting to
the shareholders of the Havana Com
mercial Company a plan for the inn
provement of the situation of the COM
pany, the adjustment of it's floating
debt. and the extension of it's operations
The announcement of the formation
of this committee, in which some of the
old directors of the Havana Company
have associated with them three of the
directors of the Universal Tobacco
Company, Messrs. Tilford, Butler, and
Wilson, lends some color to the recent
newspaper reports that tobacco war is
imminent.
The Consolidated Tobacco Company has
arrayed against it the Imperial Manufac-
turing Company, of Great Gritain and
Ireland, with a capital of $75,000,000, at
lacking its European trade, and the
Universal Tobacco Company, with a
capital of s10,ooo,000. with it's allied
companies attacking its domestic and
colonial trade.