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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
THE SHIP-SUBSIDY FIGHT.
Opposition and Determined to
Defeat the Bill.

Washington, Jan. 31.-The Democratic
senators and their co-workers in the
Senate opposed to the ship subsidy bill
as expected, the explanation being made
that the opposition was still so deter
mined as to render a formal meeting un-
necessary There was a general exchange
of views of the minority senator's how
ever, and a decision reached to continue
the debate upon the bill for the PIE eat
with the hope of keeping it going until
the Republican majority have to take up
the appropriation bills and other meas
ures which should pass be. ore March 4.
They say that they have speeches as-
sured for eight or ten days, and that
there are probably other senators who Will
prepare speeches within that time. Among
those who will talk are Senators Daniel
Caffery, Berry, Kenny, Allen, Money,
Lindsay. Butler and Pettigrew. Senators
Clay and Turner also will make speeches
in addition to those already delivered
The opposition can count upon speeches
from Republicans, including Allison, Per-
kins, Spooner and McCumber.
Democratic leaders are Convinced that
half dozen or more Republican senators
would like. to see the bin defeated, even
in it's amended form, but they do not ex-
pect their votes against the bill. If 1t
should come to a vote. On the other hand
they count upon the loss of some of their
own membership in support of the bill
The Democrats contend they will only
insist. upon its thorough discussion before
consenting to a vote upon 1t. They say
they are willing to take the responsibility
OF the defeat by legitimate means Of
this proposed legislation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
PLAYERS IN BAD LUCK.
Coates Opera House Burned at Kan
sas City-NNaIker Whiteside's
Company Loses Properties.

Kansas City. Mo, Jan. 3l.-Fire late to-
night destroyed the Coates Opera House
the principal theater of Kansas City
Walker Whiteside and his company were
playing Heart and Sword" and had
just concluded the evening performance
when some of the actors discovered that
the building was afre. the flames en-
veioping the whole rear part of the the
ater in a few moments The company
lost their wardrobes and sceaery. The
III emen directed the chief attention to the
Gates Hotel, across the street, some of
whose guests left the house, but the ho-
tel was not damaged.
At 1915 the theater block was a total
wreck, but still b.azing. No one was
injured.
The building was valued at between
S125.C0) and $1,000 and was insured for
much less.
Bernhard and coquein were to have
played IL L'Aiglon" there next Monday
night.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
FOREIGN ENJOYS MEET.
Punishment of Guilty Chinese Not
Yet Decided on. but Leniency
Is Not. I'm. FayOr.


Pel1in, Jan. s1.-A general meeting of
the foreign envoys was held this morning
at which it was decided to hold joint
meeting OF the envoys. ana the Chinese
plenipotentiaries next week. But nothing
has been definitely arranged regarding the
punshments and opinions ere much di-
v,ded. some favoring drastic measures hike
beheading the majority of those oonshd-
ned especially responsible. particularly
Prince Tuan, who next TO the Empress
Dowager is considered the principal cul-
prit, but others. acting under instructions
from their governments, advocate nomI-
nal punishments like punishment.
1t is generally recognized that all the
foreign envoys. with the possible excep-
tion of the Russian minister, NJ. De
Giers, personally believe leniency would
be great mistake. considering the in
depreciation the Chinese wosIld put upon
it.
Ii Hung Chang is anxious that the Joint
meeting should be held at his house
owing to the state. of his health.
The Germans have sent an expedition
consisting Of one battery OF artillery and
one regiment of infantry, to some pois,t
westward They refuse full information
and refuse to allow correspondents to ac-
company the column.
II is reported that a massacre of many
native Christians, seventy miles west re-
Gently occurred, and the place of the mas
sacre is the probable destination of the
expedition.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
TEN MILES OF WARsHIPs.
-"e Flck of the british, French and
German Navies.


Cowes' Jan. 81. 9 p. MA giittering
s'escent OF light stretches this evening
l,VH Dowes to Portsmouth. It consists
- zen miles Of warships. the pick of the
Dl'''sA French and German navies.
i"ese lie at anchor, ready to take their
.'' ~ to-morrow's ceremonies, when
t' navy will pay last magnificent tri-
''1 10 the sovereign whose reign was
,.''' N'u by the greatest naval progress
al '0e history Of the nation.
apart from these peaceful rows and
,oNs t OF twinkling port lights. separated
leyg,, lT,u each other by only a few cable
tov,st te's' one might fancy that the quiet
dergo.,5t CoWes and Ryde might be un-
The blockade. The guns sweep
Of ,,l. snores ores at short range. At the head
y,cht- lne are the old paddle-wheel royal
in ,i,..s 'helr somber hulls standing out
sides - contrast against the huge white
gle III ~ tHe Hohenzollern. Then. in sin
stb 10'lmn, come the British battle
gle u. halfway to Portsmouth the sin
row me mtrFes into a stately double
ana tNe vessels Of the foreign nations
irr .t Digest Of the British croft lv-
on ueIe and waiting to salute tbe bodv
II ,.-n'anns lamented Queen.
NOR pIohal ly be- nearly 4 o'clock TO-
AFTERNOON before the Alberta wi. h
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
FILIPINO COMMISSION.
Act to Organize Municipal Govern
ments AdOpted-Provincia Gov
ernment Bill Adopted.

Manila, Jan. 3l.-The act organizing mu-
nicipal governments in the Philippines
was passed by the United States Commis-
sion to-day after the adoption of amend
ments including provision disqualify-
ing from voting and holding office any
person, who after April /, is in arms
against, or aiding those opposing the Unit
ted States authority The power to re-
view election Irregularities is transferred
from the Governor of the province to the
election Judges. A provision is added for
returns and records of births, marriages,
and deaths. The Presidents symbol OF
office is designated as a gold headed tas.
sci cane
Prior to the passage of the act Judge
Taft, president of the commission. said
The greatest pains had been taken in the
preparation of the act, because the munich
palities were units upon which would be
erected the general government.
Inc proVinc. al government bill has been
completed. The pubnc consideration W Il
begin to-moI row Soon after It's enact
ment the United States commits sio Ae s
VIII visit the Luzcn provinces and wit
'N9S thV OtSathSduOn OF Tie y owl ia
government and the G eectons Later
they Will visit the southern i4lands.
The provincial bill p.oviAes fer a gov
ernor secretary of the treasury: a su-
pervisor and a fiscal The officers m "
be Americans or Filipinos. The govern r
is to be elected by the 10 mt all,t o
the councilio s. Of the Organized townsh D
and his election must te 90 n me- b
the Philippine COMMIT siod. T 9th, r
provincial Ulcers viii lie app intel by
the commission. under the restrict ms of
the civil service rules.
The govern may suypend any munic =
pal officer for misc0ndu. t, repo ting the
facts to the comm ssion. TIE treasure
is required TO 81 perv Sc his as is anti il
all the townships and to collect all taxes.
The supervisor will have charge of th
roads and public b ildlngs. The hs a
will be the legal advi er of provincial
governmert and the public prosecu. or.
The law Is to be first Ili d to the
provinces of Un'on and Pamp nga.
Capt. Camer-n AMI fifty Philippine
cavalrymen had fight Tuesday with IN
surgents at Bundoopuray and route d
them. xii & twenty men and capturing a
quantity of arms. Geronimo was present,
but escaped.
Miner captures ard surrenders continue
i'm the isl'nd CT Luzon
Many Fillpinos are taki~g the oath OF
allegiance to the Unite States.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
A. DECISIVE VICTORY.
Hut VeneFueInns Paid Dearly for IL.
Many Killed .apd 90 Wounded
and May Atrocities Coma
w,.sttoL

Willemstad, Island of Curacao. Jan. al
via Haytien cable. .--Guerrilia warfare con-
nues IN the eastern district Of Venezuela
The government victory near carupane
seems to have been decisive and the fight
ing was heavy. The papers also report
hat $50 government troops and large
number of insurgents were killed in the
battle near Las Cuevas, and It is rum
ored that the government troops commit
ted great atrocities
a Philadelphia firm has negotiated for
The purchase of Palorna, the largest coffee
estate In Venezuela. for 100000 The be-
lief that the United States government
1as resolved to protect American citizens
from unjust official extortion is largely
responsible for this transaction as well az
'or Other recent important investments in
Venezuela.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS.
Annual Convention I'm
Session at Portland, Me.-Has
3.04O,OS Members.

Portland, Me, Jan. 3l.-The twentieth
annual national convention Of the Chris
tian Endeavor Society opened here to-
day. Leaders in the movement are here
from almost every state and many from
abroad.
The convention will last through sew
eral days. On. Francis Z. Clark deliver
ed an address, pointing 90 the providen-
tial character OF the organization. Bishop
Alexander Walters spoke.
The secretary reported to-day there
were now 43,799 societies in the United
States, 1897 in Canada, 12s99 In foreign
lands and 123 floating societies. The CO.
tai membership is S649,OSO. To-nights
service was a season OF song"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
GEN. DE VETS INVASION.
He Is Moving Too swiftly for His
AntagOnists-I<itche Reports
Several ENGAGEMENTS.

London, Jan. 31.-Gen. Kitchener. teIe-
graphing from Pretoria, under date of to-
day, says:
"DeWet's force crossed the Bloemfon-
tein-Ladybrand line near Israelspoort,
during the night of Jan. 30. Hamilton S
men, at the waterworks, were unable to
get in touch with them.
French, with cavalry and mounted in
fantry, Is sweeping the country east of
the Pretoria Johannesburg Railroad, be-
tween the Delagoa bay and Natal Rail-
road as far as Ermelo. He engaged about
1900 of the enemy at Wi.ge Valley. The
enemy retired with four killed and nine
wounded. Our casualties were one killed
and seven wounded.
Knox reports than he engaged De-
Vets forces south of Welcome. Jan. 30.
There was continuous fighting for some
hours. Five Beers were buried. They re-
moved many of their casualties in carts.
Our casualties were one officer. and one
man killed and thirteen wounded"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
GEN. LUIS MENA CAPTURED.
NicarRgunn Soldiers Invade Costs
Ricnn Territory.

Chicago, Jan. 21.-A special to the Tri-
bune from New Orleans suys:
News to-day reached New Orleans that
a little over a week ago a band Of Mic.
araguan soldiers, acting. it is said under
orders. crossed the Costa Rican frontier.
surprised the garrison at LaCruz, and
captured the commandant and Gen. Louh
Mena, the hero of the Reyes revolution
Gen. Mena and the Costa Rican officer
are now in prison at Managua, and will
doubtless remain there until the matter
has been definitely settled.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
DECLINES TO INTERFERE.
Provincial officials May Take Posses
sion of Asphalt Concession

Washington, Jan. 5l.-Minister Loomis,
at Caracas. cabled to-day that the revolu-
tion is near an end. in the opinion Of the
Venezuelan government. Another battle
is reported to have occurred recently near
LaCuevas. In which both sides lost several
hundred men. A French warship is about
to go to Carupano to replace the cruiser
SuJhet
The Venezuelan government has declin-
ed to prevent the local officials in the
province of Bermudez from acting toward
taking possession Of the New York Ber-
mudfz concession at Pitch Lake, and these
local officials have demanded the surren-
der Of the arms and ammunition belong
ing to the asphalt people.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
AEIsSIssIPPTs BIG PLUM.
Illinois Central Pays s75O,OOO Back
Taxes.

Jackson, Miss, jan 31.-The Illinois
Central Railroad Company this afternoon
paid to the state revenue agent here the
sum of S7500OO being the amount OF back
taxes due the state and various counties
and municipalities in the state from 1888
10 1860 under the recent decision OF the
I-niLed STATES Supreme Court.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
WILL NOT INVESTIGATE US.
House Census Committee Passes Dis
franchisement Question on to
Next Congress.

Washington Jan. Si.-The House Com
mite on Census, after c-ni' ng the
olmsted reso ution to investigate the
question Of abr dgment of the right to
vote in the various states, directed Chair
man Hopkins to report the bill back with
the recommendation that the whole mat
ter go over until the next Congress.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
DISORDER IN CHINA.
Attitude of United staaes and Russia
Criticised.

London. Feb. 1.-The Pekin correspond
ent of the Morning Post. wiring We'd
nesday, says:
There is danger in withdrawing the
troops unless a strong Chinese govern
ment can be assured. Thousands OF dis
banded Chinese soldiers are roaming
about. 4robbing and ready to combine
with ruffians they may meet for the
purpose of attacking property. The
kindly compliance Of the United States
and Russia merely eEldangers everybody
in Pekin." =-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
DAMAGE TO MINES 100000.

Two Boer Peace ENJOYS Reported
Shot by De Wet.
Cape Town. Jan. 31.-The Boer attack
on the Boksburg mines resulted in dam
ages amounting to 100000.
The commissioner at Kroonstad reports
that Andres Vessels. one of the peace
envoys, was shot at Klipfontein Jan. %.
by orders of Gen. DeWet. Morgan Daal.
who was another of the two Boer peace
envoys, and who accompanied Vessels,
was shot near Lind .ey, Jan. TO-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
The FIr.t Article Adopted.

Prais. Jan. sl-The chamber Of Depu-
ties to-day, after rejecting various
amendments adopted by 1853 to 90, The
first article Of the law OF associations.
the article defining the nature OF an as
ISOLATION.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
DUKE HENRY ARRIVES.
Queen WilheImina's Future Hus-
band Received at the Hague.

The Hague, Jan. 31-Duke Henry Of
Mecklenburg-s -schwerin, whom Queen Will
hemina will marry, made his formal en-
try into the capita at O'Clock this even
ing wearing the uniform of Dutch gen.
eral and Dutch decorations He was re-
ceived at the railroad station with great
ceremony. The premier welcomed him on
behalf of the cabinet
The Duke drove in one of the state car
riages to the pa ace, where Queen Wilhel-
mira awaited him in the vestibule.
Enormous crowds displayed the widest
enthusiasm.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01

Berlin. Jan. Sl.-The British Ambassa-
5or here. Sir Frank c. LasceEes, has sud
denly gone to England in obedience to a
telegraphic order. 1t is believed hero
that the Ambassadors departure has po-
ntical significance.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01

Fargo. N. D.. Jan. Sl.-The entire bust
ness port on of Abercrombie is reported
destroyed by FIRE TIE egraph and tsle.
phone wires are down from this end.
Fargo n. D., Jan. Sl.--Eleven business
houses and old Fort Abcrcrombie were
destroyed by hre tonight. Loss $4,000
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
CAUGHT oN A TREsTLE.
Two Young White Men Cut to Pieces
at Richmond.

Richmond. Va. Jan. Sl.--George Jurkes
and Winfield Rogers. two young white
men. were caught on a Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway trestle in the lower part OF
the city tonight by a shifting engine, run
down and literally cut to pieces.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
THE BERKsHIRE AGROUND.
Near NewcastIe-The Passengers
Taken TO Wilmington, Del.

Philadelphia. Jan. 31.-The Merchants
and Miners Transportation Companys
steamer Berkshire went aground last
night In the Delaware river off Finn's
Point, near Newcastle, Del She was
bound from Savannah for this city Her
passengers were taken to Wilmington, Del
1t Is believed she will be hoated
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
Germans Return without Fighting

Bertn. Jan. S1.--A dispatch from Mar
shall Count Won Waldersee, dated Pekln.
JsEr. 81. says:
'.Hoffman's and Auer 4 columns have re-
turned without fighting, as the robber
bands had excellent sources of informa-
tion and were warned of the approach of
the Germans"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
To Dismiss the officials.

New York, Jan. S1.-The January grand
fury to-day recommended the dismissal
Of supt O'Rourke, Deputy Supt. Rich
ard and Dr. Moore Of Bellevue Hospital,
alleging gross Incompetence and negl-
gence,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
Released PoIitlcaI prisoners.

Correspondence Of the Associated Pre-
Managua. Nicaragua, Friday. Jan
President zelaya has released all the DO
liucal prisoners who had been confined
In the penitentiary. They included some
try.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
vENEzUELA's REVOLUTION.
Severe Fighting Reported and Rev
olutionists Completely Defeated.

Wlilemstad. Island of Curacao, Jan. 81.
via Haytien cable.-Advices re,eiv d
here from Venezuela confirm the rep r,s
of severe lighting, probably Tuesday last,
at Auga Fria, in which the revolutionists
were completely def cated and abandone I
their arms and ammunition. Two sons
of Gen. Acosta were M de pri ers.
1t is further asserted that the principal
leaders of the revolution were suisse
quently made prisoners at Carlpe, near
Maturin.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
VIENNA's REICHSRATH.
Cheers for Beers and Then Rises for
Queen Victoria.

Vienna, Jan, S1.-The newly elected
Reichsl ath met to-day. DR.. We gel. pres
ident of the lower house, asked the de-
puties to rise to authorize the Pres.d mt
to convey an expression of their sincere
coincidence to the House of Con m ms.
The proposal evoked cheers for the
Beers and anti-Brtish shouts, but the
entire house finally rose as a mark Of
condolence.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
DE WET HAS 800 MEN.

BrItfsh May THINK tie Has MUCH
More Soon.
London, Jan. 31.-"Gen.- DeWet's force
consists of 1.5cO men, and two guns, says
the Cape Town correspondent of the
Daily Nal 1T is unoficial;y confirmed
that he has entered Cape Col N.Y. bit
dtf1nite news is inpat ent y awdited."
1T is understood here says the Dur
ban correspo- dent of the Standard eth
operations n the Fl ID VIII soon be re-
vived on large scale AMI the policy OF
hunting out and capturi g the Bolrs with
mounted troops will be pursued
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01

Minneapolis. Mimi, Jan. d.-Tommy
Ryan easily defeated Jim Judge tonight
at the Minneapolis Athletic Club In
glove fight for a purse Of $500
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01

Berlin, Jan. 3i.-At Moerchingen. in Lor-
rs inc. on Emperor Williams birthday.
FIRST Lieutenant Reuge killed Capt.
Adams during an alteration.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
AN ATTACK ON THE MINES.
Boers Exade Patrols and Do Damage
to the Mines.

g. . to the Mines
johannesburg, Jan. 3O.-Four or five
hundred Beers recently evaded the Brit
ish patro s. reached Benoni and attempt
ed to destroy the mines. Some fighting
resulted and the Beers were driven off,
carrying away most of their wounded and
leaving two wounded behind them. The
British captured three prisoners. One
Briton was wounded.
johannesburg, Jan. S0-Commandant
Marais was wounded during the attack
and was subsequently captured.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
CEN. panls., widow pead.

waltham. Moss, jar. S-Mary Thomas
Banks, w.dew OF Gen. Nathaniel p.
Banks, died at the o.d homestead to-
night,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
steve Brodie Dead.

San Antonio. Tex. Jan. 3l.-Steve
Brodie. the bridge jumper and sporting
man II New York, died here tonight.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01

the royal coffin leaves Cowes. She Will
steam inside the single ii and then en-
ter the passage formed, by the leviathans.
The omens for fine weather tomorrow
are not propitious but the first of thous-
ands of spectators are arriving this even
ing. together with soldiers in, brilliant uni
forms.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
Weather Omens Not PropitIous.

The coffin, which was finally soldered
this morning and enclosed in the outer
casket, and the military spectacle wi In
spire intense interest, but whist creates
greater expectancy is the announcement
that Queen Alexandra ard the prize s es
of the blood royal will walk down the
muddy read and through the narrow
streets to the waters edge
The royal personages wa 'ked about the
grounds to-day. Two solitary po'i ,e-
men guarded the l-dge gates. Windows
and seats on stands that would sell in
London for fifty guineas each are go ng
here at half gu nea. The elaborate pre-
parations viii make to-mo,row's spectacle
rival in magnificence the naval and mill
tary display which marked Queen Vic
toria's jubilee.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01
FIRE At TGEN I'sIN.
Government 0mces Destroyed by In
cenaiHr rism.

London, Feb. 1.-THE provisional gov
ernment Offices here have been totally de-
stroyed by fire." says the Tien Tsin cor
respondent Of the Standard. THE fire was
obviously OF incen iary origins Oh nese
piacards have lately been posted protest.
ing against the taxes levied by the pro-
visonal government"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01

King Edward to Open Parliament.
London, Feb. lit is officially an
nounced that King Edward has definitely
decided to open Parliament in person
Feb Il.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-01

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