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The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-20
VICTORY FOR SEAB0ARD.
MIR. Ryan Turns over HIS shares and
the Litigation Ended - Sea
boards Future Assured.

New York. Feb 19.-Thomas f. Ryan
today delivered to President John Skel-
ton Williams of the Seaboard Air Line
the securities of the Seaboard and Roam
AXE Railroad and subsidiary lines. held
by him under a decision made by Col.
Daniel s. Lamont. vice president of the
Northern Pacific Railroad, as arbitrator
on the points at issue between Mr.. Ryan
and the Williams syndicate. controlling
the majority interest in the Seaboard. Mr..
Ryan also agrees to discontinue all the
litigation instituted by him TO delay or
prevent the consolidation of che lines
now forming the, Seaboard Air Line Rail
road.
The basis of settlement between tho
Ryan and Williams interests, fixed by
Col. Lamont, is not stated. on his APP
pointment as arbitrator 1t had been
agreed that his valuation of Mr.. Ryan's
shares would be accepted by both par
ties as final. Mr.. Ryan held 1858 shares
of the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad.
the parent company OF the Seaboard com
pany, and spaller amounts OF shares OF
other companies. operated in the old Sea
board and Roanoke system. His litiga-
ton has extended over nearly four years.
President Williams of the Seaboard Air
Line, fully confirmed the terms of settle
ment reached with Mr. Ryan.
THE future of the Seaboard line" he
said, "is now assured Everything Is har-
monious in Its management, and there Is
nOt IA cloud in the sky. We are increasing
our earnings steadily and have more traf-
iic than we can move. In December our
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-20
RAID ENDS IN DEATH
KANSAS wOMAN's HEAD SHOT OFF
IN SALOON.
WAS WIFE OF BARTENDER.
MASKED MEN. NOT WOMEN, WE'RE
THE RAIDERS.

Farmers Tried Their Hands mt Raid
Ing and Made n Mess of It-Entered
saloon and Began Shooting
Observation-Disclosures Fled when
They Saw Woman FalI-Men
Guarding the Joint Fled when
Raiders Arrived.
Millwood Kan. Feb. 19-In raid on
a Joint here by twenty masked men.
heavily armed, late last night. Mrs. Rose
Hudson, wife of the bartender was in
stantly killed. William Webb, one Of the
raiders, was shot through one arm and
two or three of his companions were
slightly wounded. Young farmers com
posed the party. Two arrests were made
to-day and much excitement prevails
over the prospect of a still more serious
collision between the factions.
Shortly after 10 o'clock last night two
men entered the Joint" which is said
to be owned by Mrs. Michael Lochncr.
Warning had been served on the proprie-
tress to cease business yesterday, but
compliance was refused. When the men
entered they ordered drinks which were
at once served by Bartender Hudson.
one of the men raped loudly on the
bar and at this signal about twenty more
men rushed into the place. All carried
arms and wore mask. Half dozen shot
guns were raised and discharged into the
ceiling, apparently to demoralize the
Keepers of the place. Two men rushed
upon Hudson with guns levelled at his
head. He grasped the barrels and push
ed them aside just as they exploded.
Hudson slipped to the floor. Just then
Mrs. Hudson dashed in and hardly had
she crossed half the Intervening space
when another gun was discharged point
blank at her head. The whole top of
her skull was blown away and Hudson,
regainlng his feet, bore her to the rear
room where she died.
Ten men are said to have been waiting
under arms TO help defend the Joint
from the expected raid. but when tho
band entered the place and began shoot
ing the defenders became panic stricken
and decamped.
When the raiders saw Mrs. Hudson
fail they. too, became frightened and
hastily quilted the place without at
tempting to destroy It,
Sheriff Everhardy of Leavenworth was
quickly notified of the raid to-day and
arrested John and Henry Wilson. far
mers, charged with participation in the
affair. Several more arrests arc expect
cd.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-20
FOR FURNISHING SUPPLIES.
observation-disclosures Had n Fight
WITH Insurgents.

Manila, Feb. 19.-Capt. Jones of the
Eighth Infantry has arrested, at a town
on the bay in the province of Laguna,
Florentino Ortana and Miguel Ponce de
Leon, agents of the Tabacaleria Company
and William Webb, Pedro Lorenzo and
Victoriaco Sentana, employed by the
Philippine trading company, on charges
similar to those brought against D. M.
Carman, the American contractor, name
ly, furnishing the insurgents with sup
plies.
The Tabacaleria Company. the richest
corporation in the Philippines, is accused
of aiding the insurgents often and ex-
tensively. The persons arrested are prom
inent, and the evidence against them is
very strong.
M. B. Holterman, Belgian, connected
with the Philippine Trading Company, has
been arrested at Manila, and Nj. Edouard
Andre. the Belgian consul here, and man
ager of the Philippine Trading Company,
has left hastily with his family on his
way to Europe on board the steamer
Montevideo. Andre had previously been
suspected. Other arrests are expected.
Col. Schuyler, with 100 men of the For
ty-sixth Regiment. on the gunboat Basco,
landed on the Cavite coast near Ternate,
and proceeding inland, captured a small
rebel garrison. Continuing his march
along a mountain trail, Col. Schuyler was
attacked by rebels of Trias' command.
After a sharp fight the enemy was beaten
and scattered. One American was killed
and one was wounded
The United States transport Rosecrans
has returned here from the Island of
Guam, after landing there the Filipino
prisoners TRANSPORTED 10 that place The
prisoners were landed Jan. u. They oc-
cupy an excellent prison site, four miles
from Agana. The prison is called the
Presidio. 1t is situated on an ascent, and
strict discipline is maintained.
The officials of the branch of the Hong
Hong Kong Bank have announced that
Ross, the Englishman in their employ,
who wrote a letter published in an Aus
tralian paper, criticising the Philippine
Commission, American officers and Amer
lean policy in general has been ordered
to proceed TO Hong Kong. The British
community here is well pleased that the
man has been sent away.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-20
CONGER MADE PROTESTS.
Other Ministers Declared They Could
Not Influence Military Operations.


Washington, Feb. 19.-During the cab
met meeting to-day. a cablegram from
Minister Conger was submitted, referring
to the proposed military expedition in
China, under command of Count Won
Waldersee. 1t disclosed the fact that our
council against hostile movements of this
character. but that his protest had failed
to receive consideration the other for
eign ministers taking the ground that they
had no authority to influence military
operations one way or the other
Much of the session was given up to a
discussion of matters relating to Cuba,
and the statement was made that the
President still maintains that an extra
session of Congress will be necessary in
case the Cuban constitution does not
reach here in time to be acted upon at
the present session.
The cabinet discussed a cablegram just
received from Ambassador Tower at St.
Petersburg, which is said to have been
little more than a terse summary
of the opinions of the Russian ministers
and newspapers as to the prospects of
further trouble between Russia and the
United States. The ambassador made it
plain that in his estimation there was
little danger of any strain being put upon
the friendly political relations existing be-
tween the United States and Russia,
while there was a general conviction
among newspapers and in public that the
present economic issue between the two
countries will be settled in such a man
ner as to leave not scar. The papers
advised caution and conservative action
by Russia.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-20
RECEPTION WAS BRILLIANT.
Macarthur Held "a High Social Func-
tiOn i'm Philippines.

Manila, Feb. 19.-Gen. MacArthur's re-
ception at Malacanan exceeded anything
in the Spanish regime. The palace was
beautifully decorated and brilliantly IL
Eliminated. Thousands Of persons attend
ed from the navy, army, official, consul
lar, clerical, business and social circles
American and foreign. The Filipino pop
ulation was well represented Gen.
Barry was master of ceremonies. Gen.
Macarthur and the ladies of the United
States commission received the guests
The reception lasted until IL O'Clock
There was dancing afterwards. The af-
fair was thoroughly enjoyable and the
Filipinos were especially pleased at be-
ing accorded privilege never before af-
forded them. Gen. MacArthur's tact and
courtesy were greatly appreciated.
The Women's Peace League met at
Judge Taft's house to-day and passed res
olutions to the effect that they intended
to unite the Americans and F'ilipons in
the efforts TO promote loyalty and hasten
peace
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-20
FACTS IN THE RICE CASE.
Secretary of War Replied to the Sem
ate Resolution Gen. MacAr-
thurs ReDOrt,

Washington, Feb. 19.-The Secretary of
War to-day replied to the Senate resolu-
tion of Feb. 5. asking for the facts in the
case of George T. Rice, editor of the
Daily Bulletin of Manila, who was recent
ly depofted to the United States by order
of Gen. Macarthur
Gen. Macarthur cabled, Feb. s. the fol-
lowing:
Editor deported San Francisco Jan. %.
Offense, malicious publication of false
charges affecting integrity of administra-
tion of office of captain of the port in
which formerly employed. This with full
knowledge of their falsity. Matter re-
ceived exhaustive investigation, in which
Rice was heard in his own defense. He
was informed he must give bond not to
repubiish, or must leave islands, as his
actions were creating strife and were
menace to military situation. He main
tained attitude of defiance and was nee
essarily sent home. Full report was for
warded with all papers Feb. L.
The Secretary of War said this was the
only information on the subject.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-20
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CoNGER.
of Further Hostile Expeditions
in China.

Washington, Feb 19.-Minister Conger
has been instructed by cable to commun-
icate to the foreign ministers at Pekin
the feeling of the United States govern
ment that further hostile expeditions
should not be INDUCED in at this time.
This action was taken by the State De-
partment after the cabinet discussion had
developed the attitude of the administra-
ton. 1t is understood that this course
was regarded as best, since it left room
for another appeal to the Powers direct
y through their foreign offices. in case
Mr.. Conger's efforts were futile. The
State Department officials decline to
make public the text of the note. How
ever it was said to be in perfect accord
with the policy already developed and to
make manifest the conviction of the
United States government that these pro-
posed hostile expeditions are in violation
of the rights of the individual parties to
the peace negotiations.
IL the threat of military expeditions is
based upon a desire to force the Chinese
ENJOYS to speedier action upon the minis
terial proposals, then it must be stated
mat our government disapproves, feeling
that it has not yet been demonstrated suf-
NANAhiy lldI tIb CnlIleSe government Is
not acting to the best of it's ability.
Regarding the insistence of the foreign
ministers on the imposition of the death
penalty upon the whole list OF prescribed
chinese officials. it is recalled that the
chinese agreed to administer the severest
possible punishment, and it is conceived
mere mat it may be entirely impossible
Tor that government TO go to the length
demanded by the ministers. These con-
slaerations are, of course, known to the
Ioreign ministers in Pekin, but it will be
Mr.. Conger's duty to refresh their recol-
lectlons as to the engagements their gov
erhments entered into with the United
states, as we'll as with China, and he will
point out that our attitude is in exact ac-
cordance with the outline laid down in
tne formal notes preceding the beginning
OF the negotiations.
Inc United States government will con-
uhue to deal with the other Powers
through their diplomatic agencies, ignor-
Ins tne suggestion that the ministers at
fekn have not control over the military
FORCES stationed there, and, carrying out
the same theory. Gen. Chaffee will act
IN thorough harmony with any sugges-
tionS made by Mr.. Conger.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-20
SAVANNAH GA, WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 90 1901
SRVhNNAH'S HARBOR SAFE.
No Reduction in Georgia ApprOpria-
tiOns, Except for Brunswick's
Inner Harbor.

Washington, Feb. 19.-The river and
harbor bill was reported to the Senate by
Mr. Nelson of Minnesota, to-day. on be-
half of the Commerce Committee. The
report is accompanied by the statement
that early consideration for the measure
will be demanded.
The bill, as it stands. has been cut
about $15COO.OO0, but the reduction has
been made in such way that none of
the Georgia and South Carolina items are
affected, except that for the inner bar
at Brunswick. and that can stand reduc-
tion better than any other item.
No appropriation less than fifty thousand
dollars is touched. The appropriation for
the Coosa is cut a little in its entirety.
but this Is divided between Georgia and
Alabama in such way that the total cut
is only $1250O and the bulk of this Will
be borne by Alabama.
This cut in the total of the river and
harbor bill increases its chances of be-
coming a law at this session. Senator
Hanna who is n member of the Com
merce Committee, endeavored to prevent
lue plll DSllS ItpblbcNs Aoi Nv mas AiNiN
that 1t should not be enacted at this ses-
sion. and had the question been on the
bin as it was originally prepared by the
Senate Committee, with its total of $67,-
600 COO the chances are it would not have
been allowed to pass. Now, howevers it
stands fair shaw. SO many senator's
are interested in appropriations to their
states that they will probably in the end
be able to put the bill through.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-20
THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR.
Government of Colonies and Terms
for Beers Discussed.

IOE
London Feb. 19-The war in South Az
rica again figured in the House of Com
mons to-day. The secretary of war, Mr..
Brodrick, officially denied that orders
had been issued that all Beers captured
in khaki uniforms were to be shot.
The secretary of state for the colonies,
Mr.. Chamberlain, announced that a proc
lamation setting forth the intentions Of
the government in regard to the admins
tration of the new South African colonies
had already been drafted, but had not
been issued, in Difference to the opinion
of Gen. Kitchener and Sir Alfred Miner,
that the time was not opportune.
In the debate on the address in reply
to the Kings speech, the Secretary for
War. Mr.. Brodrick, said that the terms
offered the Beers were better than ever
before rendered to vanquished enemy.
Leniency to men on parole had been
failure, He appealed to the opposition TO
stop the delivering of mischiveous
speeches and the circulation of pamphlets
which did an immense amount Of harm
In South Africa He said 10000 horses had
been sent out within three months and
the government hoped by the end of
March to have increased Gen. Kitchen
ers mounted forces by 10000 men.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-20
MAY FIGHT IN CHINA
GERMAN EXPEDITION TO MEET
WITH OPPOSITION.
TO RESIST FOREIGN ADVANCE.
EMPEROR MAY BE BROUGHT BACK
TO PEIxIN.

chinese Believe That Further Hos
,iIities Are PendinS-COurt Does
Not Intend to Return to Pekin.
british Papers Seem Better In
formed Than Cabinet on Expedi-
,ion-America Condemned as ''Im-
practicable" and "a Stumbling
Block"
ordon. Feb 2O.-TheI Pekin CORE
soondent of the Morning Post who says
he understands that Gen. Voyron, the
French commander, is willing to serve
under Count Won Waldersee in the expe-
dition and who emphasizes the difficult
ties of transport and commissariat like
" to be experienced in the provinces of
Shan 81 and Shen 81, both of which are
afflicted with famine, says:
"A large Chinese army is preparing to
lrect the foreign advance"
lie adds that "even if the Empress
Dowager yields on the punishment ques-
tion it is desirable that the expedition
should bring the Emperor back and de-
tain him until these demands of the Pow
er sare satisfied. The settlement will be
facilitated if the Emperor is removed
from the possibility of annoyance by the
faction of the Empress Dowager. Even
the United States advised action in this
direction early in the negotiations. Logi-
caIly. therefore, the American troops
should cooperate with the other forces
to accomplish this end"
The Standard publishes the following
from Tien Tsin:
1T is reported that the Emperor has
arrived at Cheng Tu Flu, in the province
of Sze Chuen, and that there is no pros
pect of the court returning to Pekin. 1t
is generally believed among the Chinese
that further hOstilides are pending.
The Waldersee expedition, according to
a dispatch to the Morning Post from Tien
Tsiu, is 10 start March l.
The Chronicle, which regards the expo
diton as practical ultimatum. says:
China will never believe that we are in
earnest until she has ocular demonstra-
ton. America is the only stumbling
block, and she has shown herself
throughout the present negotiations to
be utterly impractical and impracticable." ="
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-20
GAVE THEM EIGHT DAYS
IN Which to Issue Satisfactory
Edicts.

=
Edicts.
feNln Feb. 19.-The foreign ENJOYS have
given the Chinese authorities eight days
III which to issue satisfactory edicts. The
ioie'sn ministers say this cannot be con-
S'oered as an ultimatum, as the notice
o"iy refers particularly to the cessation
Oh Examinations and also to the liability
" 'ae Governors of the provinces where
'uI"ges may be committed.
"e military officials fail to see the
inference in series of ultimatums, or a
S''se ultimatum covering the entire de-
i''"Is' and ask, If the Chinese refuse 90
'"lge TO any points during the number OF
to d.
r,-'eantime, the military continue prepa-
t,'uons for the expedition. the intention
tvo 70 send out six columns of troops,
ana no'uuns leaving Pekin, Tien Tsin
Af,rs- no ing Flu respectively. Field
Ma, ,A' count Won Waldersee believes
tbs snl days rations will be ample for
upos unns TO take with them, as the
frl,A yl communication will be open ond
7, upplies VIII be obtalnable.
~ reported on some authority that
co... present negotiations prove unsuc-
po.., the warshlps OF some Of the
on" viii seize Che Foo. Canton and
over places as soon as the winter Is
-" the troops are being put through a
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-20
IN THE IRISH LANGUAGE
MIR. o'DOnneII Addressed House, but
was Called TO order.

London, Feb. 19,-Mr. Thomas oDon-
nell, Nationalist. member for West Ker-
ry. began 20 address the House IN tho
Irish language, and the speaker called
him 20 order reminding him that in the
history OF the House OF Commons there
was no precedent for a member to speak
in anything but the English language
Mr. O'Donnell continued to speak m
the Irish tongue, greatly 10 the delight
Of the Natlonalistg around him.
The speaker severely requested him 10
deslst.
Mr. O'Donpeil refused 10 speak IN Ems.
lsh and rcesserted his right as the rep
rcsentst tive of an Irish constituency ard
a member Of a nation stiii possessing a
language Of ith own, % address the
House IN his native tongue,
Al this point the speaker stopped hiia
peremDtOrilV
Several other Irish members denounced
the limitation 10 English imposed BY the
speaker,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-20
CHINA and The CANAL
AMBASSADOR CHOATE CONFERS
WITH IsANDsD0WNE.
SOMETHING DEFINITE SOON.
BRITAIN WILL LET Us DOWN EASY
PERHAPS.

The Canal Matter Brought Up by Mr.
ChOate-Life of Treaty Is short.
British Cabinet in Dark as to
Meaning of Won WaIdersee's Move
ment-ParIiamentD Discusses Terms
for BOers-TOO Early Yet to At
tempt Administrative Government
in south Africa.
London, Feb 19.-United States Ambas-
sador Choate saw the Secretary of State
for Foreign Affairs the Marquis of
Lansdowne, this afternoon, and discussed
the Chinese question and the Nicaragua
canal matter. MIR. Choate was informed
that both these features would be fully
discussed at a cabinet meeting, Feb. %,
and Lord Lansdowne hoped to communi-
cate to Mr.. Choate something definite i'm
mediately after.
Lord Lansdowne's notification to Mr..
Choate may safely be taken as an in
dication that the British government does
not desire to force the China and Mica
raSua questions to an issue any earlier
than is absolutely necessary. 1t is un-
derstood that the United States ambassa-
dor was responsible for bringing up. the
Nicaragua matter, pointing out how short
time was left for an answer before the
lapsing of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty
The reply of Lord Lansdowne did not,
by any means, positively pledge the Brit
ish cabinet to make a decision, although
it indicated that the United States might
expect that, so far as the Nicaragua
question was concerned, any further con-
sideration on the part of the cabinet
would be merely informal as the foreign
Office has known the nature of the reply
for some weeks. which will not vary
from the forecast already made in these
dispatches.
China, however, is another matter. The
foreign office appears genuinely in the
dark as to the real significance of Count
Won Waldersee's latest orders. 1t is
hoped that by Friday information will be
forthcoming to enable Great Britain to
decide as to what is really going on in
the Far East. At present she is not more
anxious than the United States to take
part in an extended campaign into the
interior of China; but the reports from
the seat of action are so contradictory
that Lord Lansdowne refrains from
sending mandatory dispatches or commit
ting himself to any definite line of inter
national action.
The American opposition to Count Won
Waldersee's reported action receives cor
dial sympathy from the British author
tiles though they are inclined to doubt
whether the right construction is placed
upon his motives. Lord Salisbury has
so often, put England on record as oppos-
ed to aggressive military operations i'm
China that officials here can scarcely
conceive that Count Won Waldersee
would issue orders so utterly at vari-
ance with the attitude of Great Britain
and the United States.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-20
ALL TO BE CONFIRMED.
Except sampson and SchIey, for
whom Grade of Vice Admiral
VIII he Revived.

Washington, Feb. 19.-The Senate Com
mittee on Naval Affairs to-day agreed
to report favorably upon all the nomi-
nations of naval officers for advancement
except those OF Admlrals Sampson and
Schley. They also decided to recommend
the revival of the grade Of vice admiral
and the appointment OF two rear admirals
to this office, the intention being that
the President shall name Messrs. Samp-
son and Schey. There was some indi-
cation that the old controversy might be
raised over the question of precedence in
naming the two vice admirals proposed,
some senator's desiring to specify that
Admiral Schley should be first named.
The same contention arose over the res
olution of thanks suggested by the Presi-
dent, and that measure was not acted
upon.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-20
The New Total only $5o,1o4.52e.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Feb. 19-The Senate Com
mittee on Commerce to-day completed its
calculations, showing the effect of it's
amendments to the river and harbor bill.
This makes the aggregate appropriation
recommended by the committee covering
both immediate payments and continuing
contracts $50,164, 526.
This is a reduction of $9,77O,SS9 of which
81 ,193,sS1 is on the appropriations for the
next fiscal year and $S,577OOS on those on
continuing contracts.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-20

New York, Feb 19.-It was reported In
Wall street to-day that a syndicate, sup
posed to represent the Seaboard Air Line
has purchased control of the Chattanoo-
ga, Rome and Southern Railway. Presi-
dent John Shelton Williams, however, de-
MED the report. Mr.. Williams confirmed
the statement as to the settlement of the
litigation between Mr. Ryan and the Sea-
board Air Line.