Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19
TELEGRAPH NEWS.

Gus than that of the former Warm
rains have flooded New York and
Pennsylvania. The coal mines are
deluged, the creeks and rivers are on
the boom, and railroad tracks have
, been inundated The destruction
has been greater than that from sim
liar causes in the last 25 years
The property loss will run up into
the millions. Washouts are general
Four men lost their lives in the ris.
ing waters near Williamsport. Two
were killed In freight wreck caused
by the overflow. Trains coming in.
to this city from the west have all
been more or less delayed by the
floods.
WASHINGTON, Dec 16.-Thou-
sanis OF letters and hundreds # tel.
egrsms are pouring in upon Admiral
Schley from all over the United
States congratulating him and ex-
Guessing confidence in hiEi. IT being
too much of task to answer all the
kilograms and letters personally, the
admiral today issued general lote
or appreciation and heartfelt thanks.
Schley's counsel today held a con-
ference and decided to ask Secretary
Long to Withhold his approval of the
findings of the court of inquiry un-
til they can file objections. A com
munication was sent to Secretary
Long. whom 1t is understood will
comply with the request.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 16.-In the
senate this morning Senator Jones of
Arkansas offered resolution decl "
ing that the thanks of the American
congress and the people of the en-
tire country are hereby rendered Ad-
miral Schley and the officers under
his command for their distinguished
conduct in fighting the enemy. Tho
resolution requests the president to
communicate to Admiral Schley and
his officers under him this declaration
or congress. The resolution was re,
fered to the naval committee with
out debate.
The senate then passed Senator
Vests resolution for committee t.
look into the. question of anarchy.
The senate then went into execu-
tive session for the further consider
alton of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty.
Senator Teller in executive session
today indicated that he was opposed
to the treaty and would vote against
1t.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The
Hay-Pauncefote treaty was ratified
by vote of "A to 6, at o'clock.
WWASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The
proposed gift by Andrew Carnegie OF
$l0,000.000 for the extension of high
er education is causing much perplex-
ity in administration circles. Mem
bers with whom the president consult
ed learned that instead of making an
offer of $10,00O.00O cash for the pro
ject which he had in mind, Mr.. Car
negie proposes to give bonds of the
United States Steel corporation of
par value of the amount indicated.
Objection has arisen to the govern
ment accepting such gift While
1t is admitted that the possession of
the bonds and the administration of
the trust which they involve might
be satisfactorily arranged, the sug-
gestion has been made that in view of
the popular feeling against large com
binations, the government would be
in at least what might prove an en-
barrassing attitude in holding the
bonds of the steel corporation.
There is a suggestion that when
Mr.. Carnegie learns that the bonds
which he offers are the cause of em-
barrassment he will convert them in
to cash. Friends of the philanthro
vNiu l.,
he may withdraw his offer entirely,
and if he persists in his intention to
devote the sum named to the exten-
sion of higher education he will do so
through the organization of private
corporation. This course the pres-
dent hopes to avoid.
DETROIT, Dec. 16.-This morning
horrible accident happened on the
Lake Shore road three miles from
this city. A heavy fog prevailed
and crowd of men were walking
along the track on their way to work
They did not hear or see the ap-
preaching train. The Lake Shore ex-
press came dashing along. and three
Of the men were ground into mince-
meat. Two or three of the others
were also badly hurt. The dead are
as follows: Fred Wisner. Charles
Deerosnier and Ernest Heipleman.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. 16-Bitter
cold weather prevails here. The
thermometer here this morning reg
istered only s above geo. The same
conditions prevail in Alabama, Geor-
gla and the Carolinas. 1t is tn
coolest December on record.
CINCINNATI. Dec. 16-There is
considerable feeling here among the
Republican leaders anent the forth
coming session of the legislature, and
two factions are seeking to direct af
fairs. One faction is led by Senator
Hanna and the other by Senator For
aker, both hoping to organize the
Legislature. Existing conditions are
causing much agitation all over the
state. So strong has the feeling be
come that it is believed that Sena-
tors Hanna and Foraker will come to
Columbus the last of the week to