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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
THE WRECK OF THE RUSSIE.
Crew and Passengers sttH There, but
"a Life Line Attached by Heroic
Efforts of Fishermen.

Marseilles. Jan. 10, $50 p. ma mes
sage from Faraman this morning report
ed that in spite of the heavy sea still
running, life boat succeeded in reaching
the French steamer Russie, from Oran,
which stranded on Monday on the coast
near the village of Faraman, during a
violent storm, at s a. M, and attached
a line to her, by which food can be fur
nished to the passengers and crew, who
had all been cooped up in the forecastle
since Monday evening, when the vessel
stranded, and were famishing.
There are sanguine hopes that the res
cue of the endangered persons is posi-
BILE now that communication with the
Russie is established. The life line still
holds good despite the tremendous seas
running, but II has not yet been possible
to take off the passengers. The attach
ment of the line was due to the heroic
efforts of twenty fishermen who attempt
ed what appeared to be a foolhardy task.
The fiat bottomed craft was tossed about
like a straw on the waves. The specta-
tors watched it with bated breath. Sew
eral times they thought the small craft
was lost, but 1t finally got into a current
which carried the boat to the starboard
side of the Russie's bow. line was
then thrown on board the wreck.
The captain of the Russie standing on
the bridge, shouted:
I'VE have not lost heart and have con-
hdence in you, but be quick"
A moment later amid great excitement
among the spectators ashore the line
was seen to part. The fishermen made
another effort and again got the line on
board the stranded vessel. They then
returned to the beach, where hundreds of
willing hands pulled their boat high and
dry, while a thrilling scene of enthusi-
asm ensued. The fishermen were carried
in the arms of the people out of reach Of
the waves.
Later, the line again parted, causing
much anxiety as the sea was becoming
rougher. Then the same fisherman made
another attempt to reach the Russie. On
the first attempt they were capsized into
the surf and the men were thrown back
on he strand. They made fresh effort
with a few newcomers aiding and the
same boats crew again succeeded in get
ting a line on board the Russie. This
time its security was enhanced by the
line being attached to several RATS be-
tween the wreck and the shore.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
THE CHARLESTON REPORT.
An Estimate of S1.0OO,OOO to Begin
work Submitted.

Washington, Jan. 1O.-The Morning
News correspondent says:
Secretary Long was unable to give out
the report of the board tonight 1t did
not reach him until late in the afternoon
and he was called to the capitol to con-
fer with members of the House Commit
tee relative to the Naval Appropriation
bill. He has not had an opportunity to
send the report and other officials famil-
lar with its contents refuse to discuss it
further than to say it recommends the
transfer of the naval station from Port
Royal to Charleston, and submits an es-
innate Of $lC00,000 to begin the project.
II is said that delay of the board was
due to a question of selecting the most
desirable site The board finally settled
upon the site adjoining Chicora Park.
There was also a contention growing ou;
of the quarantine regulations In Charles
ton harbor. All of these questions are
said to have been satisfactorily adjusted
and the Secretary proposes to submit the
report to Congress with favorable recon-
mediation, so that provision for the trans
FER may be made in the pending naval ap-
DropriatiOn bill
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
THE CASTELLANE SUIT.
The New York End Resumed in the
state supreme Court Yesterday.

The New York End Resumed in the
state supreme Court Yesterday.
New York, Jan. 1O.-The suit brought by
Anton ]. Dittmar of New York, a law
yer, as assignee of Asher Wertheimer. a
London bric-a-brac dea,er, to eujoin Jay
Goulds estate from paying to the Coun-
tess de Castel ane any portion of the in
come of her share of the estate, was called
in the Supreme Court to-day on an appll-
cation to continue a temporary injunc-
ton preventing the Goulds from sending
any money to their sister.
Dittmar's counsel presented an affidavit
from Wertheimer giving an account of all
articles sold by him to the Castellanes,
and alleging that they were worth all
that was charged for them. Counsel also
presented much of the correspondence be
tween Werthemer and the Count. In the
earlier letters the Count acknowledges
The receipt of goods and agrees to settle
as alleged by Mr. Wertheimer in his affi-
davit, with per cent. annual interest on
all credit purchases.
on Jan. g. 1900, the count wrote:
81 start for America on Saturday morn
ing by La Bretagne. Now l am persuad-
ed you do not realize that you are about
to follow me up for past claims and to
drag me into paying uselessly to the
wretched government that we have per-
haps $4,000 or 10000 francs which would
be much better put into your pocket"
Mr.. Untermyer reviewed the transac-
tions and characterized the count as a
mean scamp"
Col. James cited two transactions, the
sale Of a wardrobe for $1250OO and $1,000
for a commode, on representation that
they were made by old artists. The
Goulds counsel denied the courts juris-
diction. Decision was reserved.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
BOTH SIDES LOST HEAVILY.
Beers Make n Number of Desperate
Attacks.

Beers Make n Number of Desperate
Attacks.
London, Jan. 10.-Gen. Kitchener sends
news OF a serious simultaneous attack on
the night of Jan. Z, by the Republicans
on the British positions between points
sixty miles apart, along the lines of Pre-
toria and Lorenzo Marques Railway. The
losses on both sides were heavy. Accord
ing 20 reports the Beers were beaten off
after prolonged fighting.
Following is the text of the dispatch
from Gen. Kitchener:
Pretoria, Wednesday, Jan. 9.-On the
night of Jan. the Beers made stimuli
taneous and determined attacks upon all
of our posts at Belfast, Wonderfontein,
Nooitgedacht and Widfontein. Intense
fog prevailed, and, taking advantage of
the cover it afforded, the Beers were able
to creep up close to our position. A heavy
fire continued until $40 a. m, when the
Beers were driven off. One officer was
killed and three were wounded, while
twenty men were killed and fifty-nine
wounded. The loss of the Beers were
heavy, twenty-four dead being counted.
"a convoy taking supplies to Morton's S
Brigade, north of Krugersdorp, was at
tackled by Beyers commando yesterday
(Tuesday) The Beers were driven off,
leaving eleven dead on the field. Our
casualties were four slightly wounded"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
, THE FRENCH CHAMBER.
Deputies and Urges Moderation
in Politics.

Paris Jan 1O.-M. Deschanel in re-
suming the presidency of the Chamber of
Deputies, to-day said he would exercise
his office with perfect impartiality. The
new century, he said, was likely to see
profound transformations. All French
men, therefore, must remain closely uni
ted. They should be more moderate in
polemics and more tolerant and respectful
towards other convictions. They must
have an active diplomacy, supported by a
powerful army united and respected, and
by finance carefully controlled.
The Senate has reelected M. Falleres
as president of the House, without oppo.
sition.
The Chamber of Deputies has decided
to devote three days a week to the dis
cussion of the law Of associations which
the premier wishes to be carried through
as early as possible.
NJ. Marcel Sembat, Socialist Radical.
introduced an Interpolation on the in
fluence Of the Vatican upon the internal
politics of France. The Chamber finally
agreed that the discussion should take
place next Monday before the debate on
the law Of associations.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11

Flu, where the court is at present, says
that within the city 5000 Chinese troops
are drilling continuously, and the major
ity of them are armed with modern rifles
He says that the feeling of the people
there is bitterly anti-foregn, and that
they believe il they can meet the allies
in open fight they can defeat them.
''The ministers are considerably aston
ished over the Chinese grant to Russia
of a concession north of the Pei Ho at
Tien Tsin, as compared with the British
and French concessions combined. The
grant, according to the Russians, was
made voluntarily for services in endeavor-
ing to bring about peace. The ministers
think that the concession constitutes good
pay when considered in addition to the
annexation of all Manchuria
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11

from the officers of volunteers. Mr.. Proc
tor opposed the amendment.
In support of the amendment Mr.. Daniel
declared that the bill as it now stood was
designed to fence off commissions i'm the
regular army from volunteer officers
Mr.. Daniel said that the chairman OF
the Military Affairs Committee had said
truly a day or two ago that the nation
was noe out of sight of war. He might
have added quite as truly that the nation
was at war-a war which is to-day In
progress in the Philippines. in which the
country has engaged 6S,O00 men, half of
them volunteers. He desired not to do any
injustice 20 the regular soldier. but he
was equally desirous of preventing any
injustice to the volunteers He will con-
clude his speech tomorrow
a committee. which includes Senator
McLaurin of South Carolina, was appoint
ed to attend Representative Clark S
funeral, and at 5:O5 p. m. the Senate ad-
journed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
oUR OFFER REJECTED
,r,cN POWERS WILL NOT TREAT
FO' AT WASHINGTON.
rDRoPE WAS SUSPICIOUS.
aov AND BERLIN WE'RE THE
CHIEF OPPONENTS.

uoxx Matters stand President
mckinley Has Withdrawn the
,o,osition-Paris Dispatch Seems
oCor the Most satisfactory En-
,,ion-WashingtOn Too Far
I,,, peIxin to Negotiate Satisfac-
II, and the Matter Really of
sooondary Importance at Present
,,-...irrton. Jan. 10.-The proposition
...,r,,+tsd by the President to transfer
.rotfations of the questions of in
a,+y and revision of commercial
...+ias TO some other place than PeKln
-. 5a-fsned to facilitate the conclusion
- tho Chinese negotiations as whole
:. -s,,r,ting those still requiring con-
,,.-.lls deliberation from those already
s...r,,insd. As some of the Powers DO
..ioo. with favor upon this separation,
,o+,ers hesitate to decide the question
.he President has deemed it advisable to
st,a,t tbe diplomatic representatives
-trosd -o cease to press the proposition.
At the same time desiring above all
,1.o IN avoid delay in the progress OF
,ogotiations. the President has directed
~ corcer TO urge forward their COM
,lotion at Pekin. The other governments
also have been urgently requested to
.roia all unnecessary delay in completing
tbs settlement of the Chinese question:
The foregoing gives in authoritative
Earn, the important action determined upon
As Snppif1QallV
stated the action was brought about be-
cause some Of the Powers do not look
with favor upon the proposal while others
held back in giving their decision. Uh-
der these circumstances. it was manifest
10 the officials here that unity of action
was impossble aud as long as even one
Power declined to accept the proposition,
there cou.d be no effective agreement for
removing these two subjects of negotia-
tion from Pe1in.
IN is understood that the action just
taken does not involve the slightest feel
,ng of disfavor toward those Powers which
viewed the matter unfavorably, or held
back in giving their decision. Both the
President and Secretary Hay acted on
the suggestion of MIR. COnger, in the hope
that this might offer a means of break
ing the apparent deadlock at Pekin, and
opening the way to final adjustment.
Now that this phase of the negotiation is
closed the officials here feel that it would
be uHgracious TO disclose just what Pow.
ers did not look with favor upon the
removal plan, and they decline to. confirm
the current speculation to the effect tha-
considerable of the opposition has come
from Berlin The instructions TO Mr.
Conger to urge forward the completion
Of the negotiations at PeRin, were for
warded late in the day. Mr.. Conger was
not heard from during the day.
The State Department has received an
Important communication from the Pekin
government relating to the Chinese quee
ton. The nature of the communication
bas not VET been disclosed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
THE EMPRESS TROUBLES.
of Acceptance and New Agents
Named to Go to PeI<in.

Shanghai, Jan. 10.-A dispatch from Sian
Flu (where the Chinese court is located)
to native newspaper says:
Some of the clauses of the condition
for peace are impossible of acceptance,
consequently the Emperor and Empress
and the much troubled court have tele-
graphed to Lin Kun VI, the Viceroy of
Nankin, and Chang Chih Tung, the vice
roy of Hankow, to proceed to Pekin i'm
mediately and confer with the foreign
ministers and Chinese commissioners in an
attempt to secure modification of the
obstructive conditions. They have been
instructed, if they are unable to proceed
to Pekin, to propose a suitable meeting
place for the ministers elsewhere
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
CONTRADICTORY REPORTS.
A Paris Dispatch Says Note Has Been
Signed.

Paris, Jan. 10.-As the result of inqui-
ries in authoritative quarters the Asso-
ciated Press is given the following state
ment in regard to the Chinese situation:
"The Chinese plenipotentiaries signed the
joint note yesterday, thus concluding the
preliminary stage of the negotiations"
One thing which Great Britain and the
United States wish to secure, is the rails
ing of the prohibition. which now exists
in China, against foreigners acquiring
landed interests, a considerable extension
of commerce being thereby anticipated
The ministers of the Powers will be as
sisted in the negotiations by comm ercial
advisers while Prince Ching and Lii Hung
Chang will continue to act for the Chit
nese government.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
TWENTY CRUSHED TO DEATH.
Japanese Fete Turned Into "A Public
Calamity.

Vancouver. B. c., Jan. 10.-The annual
popular fete of Toshi- No-Ichi In the
Kanda district Of Toxic, was the scene
of a terrible accident recently. Great
crowds attended the festival, and when
the affair was at its hight a heavy rain
began falling. A rush was made for shell
ter and a panic ensued. Twenty persons
were crushed 20 death and 3l2 injured.
Some OF the buildings were burned by
the upsetting Of kerosene lamps.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
MADE BROKERS' PAY UP.
stock MHnIpuIntors Surrender Part
of Their spoiIs.

London. Jan. 1O.-six brokers and out
side operators who engineered the recent
collapse of Lake Views and the conse-
ql ent downfall Of sixteen firms, have been
compelled to pay over 600 900 for the ben
eft of the injured firms, under threat, II
is reported. Of an exposure Of questiona-
ole transactions.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
THE NAVAL BOARD REPORTS.

Charleston Gets the Naval station
Plum and Is Greatly RejoIccd.
Charleston, S. c., Jan. 10-A dispatch
here from Washington this afternoon, an
nounces that the Rogers Naval Board re-
Of removing the dry dock and naval sta
tion at Port Royal to this city. The de-
cision Of the board is final, and Charles
ton is to get a splendid enterprise. which
involves the expenditure of about $1,000
600. There is, of course, much rejoicing in
local business circles over the news.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
MORE SHIPS AND MORE MEN.
recommendations of Secretary of
the Navy Adopted.

Washington, jan 10.-The House Com
mittee on Naval Affairs to-day practically
completed the naval appropriation bill.
The recommendation Of the Secretary Of
the Navy for two battleships and two
cruisers, and for the full Increase Of en-
listed men. 5000 asked for by the Secre-
tary were adopted.
A number Of submarine boats OF the
Holland type will be provided for at the
last moment, but this is hardly proba BILE
The committee, however, have a conf
dental report OF the Board Of Bureau
Chiefs OF the Navy Department, which
strongly opposes the authorization Of fur
ther boats Of this type.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11

Refugees Want to Form n Corps TO
Defend Their Property.

Cape Town, Jan. 1O-The refugees are
approaching the military authorities to
obtain permission to form a corps flor
the protection of Johannesburg and the
mines only, as they wish to be on hand
to assist in the defense of their own
property. The Chamber of Mines has
adopted similar attitude.
The Beers occupying Celvina and
Switzerland consist Of two columns, one
advancing in the direction of Clan Will
liam and the other towards Worcester or
in this direction. All passes in front of
Worcester have been occupied by sea-
soned troops which are gathering at
strategic points. The tranquil Dutch
openly disapprove of the raid many even
sending horses to the British camp.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11

Pekin, Jan. Eli Hung Chang believes
that he will receive favorable reply re-
garding the signing of the agreement to-
morrow. Senior de Cologan the Spanish
minister, thinks that the negotiations will
commence at Pekin, possibly ending in
Europe. M. de Giers. the Russian minis
ter thinks that negotiations will end at
The Hague,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
A Protest From Great Britain.

London, Jan. 11.-Great Britain, accord
ing to the St. Petersburg correspondent of
the Daily Mail, has sent a strong note of
protest against the proposed terms of the
restoration of the Shan Hal Kwan Rail-
way.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
IRISH LEADERS SPEAK.
Abuse the Government and Cc1demn
Dublin Authorities.

Dublin, Jan. 1O-At a meeting of the
Irish League In this city this evening,
John Redmond, leader of the Irish parlia-
mentary party spoke most hopefully
while appealing for funds, of the pros
poets of the Irish cause.
The Liberals, he said had gone 10
pieces because large proportions of it's
members had been false to Ireland The
conservative government was engaged in
perilous enterprises in China, South At
rica, and elsewhere, and ne added:
Il hope to God that the government will
be overwhelmed by military and financial
disasters at Cape Town"
Thomas Wallace Russell and John Dill
lon denounced the Dublin municipal au-
thorities for their reception of Queen Vic
toria on her recent visit.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
CHANDLER is DEFEATED.
Man whose Nose Blackburn Pulled
VIII Not Return to the senate

Concord. N. H., Jan. 1O.-Judge Henry
e. Burnham OF Manchester. won the nom
ination for United States Senator over
senator William r. Chandler and other
candidates Burnham won on the hryt
ballot
1873; Congressman Sulloway. %: Henry NJ.
Baker. 30; Henry b. Qulnby, %; II. W.
Blair, I.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
Review in Honor of Prince Chun.

Pekin, Jan. 10-The Germans will hold
a review in honor of Prince Chun, broth
er of the Emperor, who is at present in
Pekin. Pring Chun says he does not
represent the court officially, but knows
his brothers sentiments.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
The rnnaera Arrives Mt bremen,

London. Jan. 10.-The British steamer
TanaKra arrived at Bremen yesterday
from Savannah and Norfolk. via Fal-
mouth, with fire In her cotton cargo. 300
bales having been damaged by hre and 300
by water.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
AGoNCILLO's SOFT SNAP.
Refuses TO Give Up His Job in Paris
to AcapibIO.

London, Jan. 10.-A serious disagreement
has arisen between the Filipino represen-
tatives in Europe. Agoncillo, whom
Agulnaldo ordered to Hong Kong, to di-
rect the operations of the junta there.
has revolted and refuses to go to Hong
Kong or give UP his post in Paris 40 DR..
Acaplblo. The latter Aguinaldo ordered
to go to Canada from Hong Kong to
watch the United States election. He
was then ordered to replace Agoncillo.
The dsputants have both cabled Aguin-
aldo and are awaiting his reply.
DR.. Acapiblo favors acquiring the inde-
pendence of the Philippines through an
arrangement with the United States.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
Ching and Chang Want Help.

Shanghai. Jan. 1O.-It is reliably report
ed that Prince Ching and Ii Hung Chang
have telegraphed the newly appointed
treasurer of the province of Chi Ii. to
hasten to Pekin to assist in the negotia-
tions.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
FORTY BAMBOO STROKES.
Given Heir Apparent of Chinese
Empire.

Shanghai, Jan. 1O.-Sen Wen Pao, heir
apparent, was given forty bamboo strokes
for not paying due respect to the EN-
peror The Empress Dowager acquiesced
in the punishment.
Liu Kun vi, viceroy of Nankin, has
memorialized Emperor Kwang Su to
abolish the distinction between Manchu
and Chinese
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
wis Appointed Engineer.

Washington Jan. 10.-The Southern
Railway announces the appointment Of
w. H. Wells as engineer Of construction,
effective Jan. ].
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
The president Improvinn.

Washington. Jan. 10.-The President
condition shows steady Improvement to-
day and tonight. There are no compli-
cations and his temperature is normal.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
THE PRAIRIE LEAVES HAvRE.
Returning with the American Ex-
hibit Mt the Exposition.

auxiliary cruiser Prairie, bearing the
American exhibit at the Paris exposition.
left Havre to-day. exchanging salutes
with the batteries as she departed. She
will touch at New York. leaving the fine
arts exhibit there. and viii then proceed
to Baltimore, where she viii unload the
rest Of her cargo,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
A PEKIN-BERLIN DISPATCH.

says Note VIII BE Signed in a Few
Days.
Berlin, Jan. 10.-A special dispatch from
Pekin to the Lokal Anzeiger late this
evening says:
THE Chinese court has abandoned it's
objections to the joint demands of the
Powers and il is believed that Prince
Ching and Ii Hung Chang will sign. in a
few days. 1t is expected that telegraph
ic authorization will reach them from
Sian Flu to use the imperial seal, which is
under guard in Pekin.''
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
WILL ENTERTAIN WALES.
why Lord Cadogan Retains the Lord
Lieutenancy.

Lieutenancy.
London Jan. 10.-Lord Cadogan, Lord
Lieutenant of Ireland, when distributing
prizes yesterday to pupils at the Dublin
Art School, announced that It would be
the last time ne would be able TO attend
the annual celebration Of the institution,
thus casually confirming the belief that
he has retained the lord lieutenancy chief
ly for the purpose of entertaining the
Prince Of Wales during the latters visit
10 Ireland.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
REPORT NOT MADE PUBLIC.
No Doubt, However, Tint Decision Is
in Favor of Charleston.

III NHNOf OI NHhfItNIOH'
Washington, Jan. 10.-The naval board,
headed by Admiral Rogers. to-day sub
mitted to Secretary Long its report rell-
i've to the advisabfity of transferring the
naval station from Port Royal to Charles
ton, s. G.
Secretary Long determined not to make
the report public until tomorrow but It
is generally believed among officials that
the decision of the board will be in favor
of Charleston.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
$1,000 wELL-ARMED TROOPS.

OF the People Mt sInn I'm
utterly Anti-Foreign.
'''@ Jan. "A Chlnaman from Sian
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-11
Admiral Cervera slcls Unto Death.

Madrid. Jan. lO.-A dispatch from Puer-
toroal. nebr Cadiz where Admiral Ger
vera IS lying ill. says his condition has
grown worse ana that his recovery T.
almost hopeless.