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The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18
Ii HUNG VERY ILL
CHINESE STATESMAN A PHYSICAL
WRECK.
HIS MIND STILL BRILLIANT
sHREwD OLD TRIMMER, BUT HE is
NEEDED NOW.

Foreign Diplomats Pay Tribute to
His sagacity-His Removal Now
Would Seriously Interfere With
the NegOtiatiOns-Germ Criti-
else Withdrawal of American
Troops as "a "Great Mistake"-Brit-
ish and Russia still Glare at Each
other Across Railway siding.
Pekin, March 1.-THE health of Lii Hung
Chang is again a matter of grave cor
sideration to the ministers of the Powers.
Mr.. Rockhill, the American special COM
missioner. who visited Earl Ii yesterday,
Iesays he is physical wreck and appar-
emily in a state of utter collapse, al
though mentally as brilliant as ever. Mr..
Rockhill would not be surprised to hear
of his death at any moment.
The removal of Lii Hung Chang by
death or any other cause at the present
moment would be very unfortunate, M.
DeGiers, Russian minister, said to-day:
Lii Hung Chang is a great diplomat.
and his influence with the Chinese court
is absolutely unique. No other man in
China approaches him in this respect.
This influence is not temporary, but it
is particularly effective at important mo-
rnents in the history of China like the
present"
Senior de Cologan. Spanish minister,
said:
'The Chinese court could not appoint
plenipotentiary of the same caliber and
having equal influence with the Chinese
and the foreigners Although many OF
the ministers of the Powers object 10 his
rolitical methods and regard him as es-
sentially trimmer, nevertheless they re-
alize that he is the best possible man to
represent China in the present emer-
gency."
Orders have been received by United
States troops to depart next month. leav-
ing behind only $50 infantry.
The German headquarters staff assert
that these instructions are "a great mis-.
take" alleging that it is necessary to
retain a large body of foreign troops in
the country for at least two years. Mos
| OF the ministers, however, take differ
| ent view of the matter, believing that the
| best course Is to retain a few of the
troops of each nation and to Withdraw
| the rest.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18
BUSINESS CRISIS IN JAPAN.
Industrial Development 0verdOne
and Capital Lacking With
Which to Carry on Enter

Yokohama, Feb. 16 via San Francisco,
March 1.-THE business depression con-
tinues. and predictions are freely made of
general crash among Japanese firms and
industrial enterprises There does not
exist here however, the general financial
condition which leads to panics, business
being conducted almost exclusively on a
cash basis, while the credit system is
almost unknown.
The difficulty lies in the absolute lack
of capital wherewith to carry on the great
scheme of industrial development initi-
ated after the China-Japanese war. 1t is
beginning to be realized that japan should
have used in this direction the Chinese
indemnity instead of expending it for in
creased armament. A curious par
adox exists. Owing to its habits
Of economy Japan is relatively one
of the richest nations, but now it is in
the depths of poverty, with its efforts
at industry brought almost to a complete
standsun The remarlSa bic stad1ness OF
foreign stocks in the treaty ports, in spite
of the genral depression, is very notice
able. Dividends OF from to Il per cent
keep steadily up to the mark while Jap
anese investments enterprises divide still
larger profits.
The Chinese situation is always and
very naturally the theme of interesting
comment. 1t is noticeable that the native
papers are thoroughly in accord with the
American policy.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18
DISORDER IN RUSSIA.
RiOting of Students Causes state of
Siege to BE Proclaimed I'm
Three Cities.

ST. Petersburg. March H.-In conse-
quence of the riotous disturbances fol-
lowing the demonstrations promoted py
university students the government mas
proclaimed a state of siege at Odessa,
Kieff and Kharkoff 1t is reliably report
ed here that STUDENT died at Kharkoff
from injuries sustained in the disorders
of March 4 in that city.
Eight hundred students of the univer-
sity of St. Petersburg. virtually all re-
naming here, met last Friday. and re-
solved not to attend further lectures.
The police subsequently arrested sixteen.
Four hundred students of the technolo-
gical school entered the court yard of the
institution to hold meeting and the po-
lice inscribed all their names.
The mining academy is already entirely
closed
1t is reported that Count Tolstoi, who
ever since his accommodation has been
loudly cheered wherever he has made his
appearance, is taking an active part In the
disturbances at Moscow, where the sit
uation is complicated by a strike of the
operatives of several large factories.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18
PORTUGAL IN TURMOIL.
A Move on Foot to Drive Out the
Jesuits and TO Establish a Ma
tiOnaI Church.

Madrid, March n-Advices received
here to-day from Lisbon, dealing with
the anti-Jesuit demonstrations in the
Portuguese capital and in other parts of
the country, say:
1.-THE Jesuits here urged a very wealthy
young lady named Braga to leave her
hcme and persuaded her to take the veil.
Much excitement has been caused by a
revelation of the facts Of the case.
King Charles consented to receive a
delegation from Oporto, strongly urging
the suppression of religious congregations
in Portugal and presenting a manifesto
In favor of the establishment of a ma
tional church under papal authority, out
with Portuguese priests
"The Lisbon police have seized mani
festo in favor Of the Jesuits and protest
ing against the demonstrations against
them as persecution The radical paper
continue to publish violent anti-Jesuit ar
ticles, accusing the government of delib-
erately omitting to enforce the laws"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18
LYNCHED IN TENNESSEE.
Jury Could Not Agree and Mob Took
Negro From Court House and
Hanged Him.

Nashville. Tenn, March 17.-At Upton
vile, in Lake county. last night, a m b
hanged Ike Fitzgerald to tree near the
Court House. The negro was charged with
assault on a white girl. Miss Nina Daven-
port, 10 years old. and trial jury had
just reported that they could not agree,
and had been discharged. A different YER
dict had been expected, and "A mob seized
the prisoner before the sheriff could hurry
him from the court room, and hanged
him to the first tree. The crime for which
Fitzgerald suffered was committed sew
eral weeks ago on the banks OF Reelsfoot
lake. near Tiptonvllle. Miss Davenport.
while passing lonely spot, was assaulted
by a negro. who was mending fishing nets
and the pursuing posse arrested Fitzger-
aid az the guilty person.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18
THE ANGLO-RUssIAN DISPUTE.
Both Sides Hold Their Ground
French Soldiers Very ROwdy.

French Soldiers Very ROwdy.
Tien Tsin. March 17.-There is no change
in the situation developed by the Anglo
Russian railway dispute here. The Rus
sian and British forces are still repre-
sented by small detachments, with Off
GERS, encamped on opposite sides of the
railway siding. The utmost friendliness is
exhibited toward each other by the op-
posing parties, but as a measure of pre-
caution the guards have been reduced to
twenty-seven on each side in order to pre-
vent any possible collision pending the ne
gotiations. Russian general ar
rived from Pekin last evening
Owing to the persistent rowdyism
of French soldiers in the British conces-
sion, the British authorities have been
reluctantly compelled to forbid the French
10 enter the concession unless on duty.
Maj. Hooker, of the British force, was as
saulted this afternoon in the French con-
cession.
The Russians continue to purchase land
in their new concession.
A German accommodating party returned
TO Tien Tsin to-day with thirty captured
robbers
Count Won Waldersee is expected to ar
rive here from Kaio Chou on Tuesday.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18
A VENEZUELAN OUTRAGE.
United states Consular Agent Thrown
In Prison for the Second Time
in Five Months

Port of Spain, Trinidad. March II. via
Haytian Cabe.-NeWs has reached here
that the United States consular agent at
Barcelona. Venezuela, Mr.. Ignacio II.
Baiz, has been arrested by the Venezue
Ian officials and inaFfisoned without ade-
quate cause. This is the second time he
has been treated In this fashion within
the last FIVE months, and he will resign
unless protected by the Washington gov
srnment 1t appears that several sums OF
money have been forced from him by the
Venezuelan officials under threat OF inn
prsonment.
The protests of Mr.. Baiz to Washing
ton seem to have met with no response
so far. Three months ago Mr.. Loomis. the
United States minister at Caracas, made
a demand upon the Venezuelan govern
ment for an apology for the first out
rage, but his communication was quite
ignored.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18
VIENNA BANKER ARRESTED.
Dody-Had Been "a swell Sport
on This Side.

London, March 1s.-The Vienna corre-
spondent Of the Daily Express says
"a prominent bapker of Vienna, Albert
Vogl was arrested Saturday at the Office
OF the Gale Manufacturing Company
American machine makers, whose repre-
sentative he was. on charge Of murder
ing by poison an aged client. named Tau
bin, whose body he had cremated after
inducing him TO make a will whereby
Vogl obtained 42 OO0."
Other dispatches from Vienna say that
Vogl was formerly connected with a New
York newspaper and once raced with
liner across the Atlantic in a yacht with
the proprietor OF the paper IN Question.
Taubin. 1t appears was a Russian Jew.
miser and drunkard, and died in vi
emma last April.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18
MET A SHOCKING DEATH.
Woman Falls In EpiIeptic Fit and Is
Killed by Her Pet Fox Terrier.

Woman Falls In EpiIeptic Fit and IL
Killed by Her Pet Fox Terrier.
New York, March 17.--Mrs. Carrie Co
bus, living on West Eighteenth street,
met death in shocking manner tonight
being killed by her dog. Mrs. Cobur her
husband, her son and her mother lived
together Mrs Cobur was 3s years old
subject to epileptic fits. Her constant
companion was a fox terrier of unusual
Intelligence. Mrs. Elizabeth Broadhead
Mrs Cobur's mother, says her daughter
went out into the kitchen about O'Clock
few moments later Mrs. Broadhend
heard the dog barking excitedly The
mother ran out and found her daughter
lying on the floor. She knew it was an
eplleptic attack, and dashing a pitcher OF
water into her daughter'sf ace, she ran
into the hall and screamed for help.
Philip Rockefeller living near by heard
her and ran to her assistance. They went
into the room where Mrs. Cobur lay and
there saw a horrifying spectacle. The
pet TERROR, seeing its mistress in agony,
appears 10 have gone mad He flew at the
PROSTATE woman as she writhed on the
floor and repea tedIy attacked her, burying
It's teeth In her throat and severing the
juguar vein. When Rockefeller tried to
tear the maddened brute away IL clung to
the dying woman with terrible tenacity.
He finally got the animal loose. II then
attacked the mother and the man but
they beat II off.
A physician was summoned, but Mrs.
Cobur had bed to death. The dog disap-
peared IN the streets.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18

Admiral AIexien Charged with the
Trouble at Tien Tsin.


London, March 1S.-The Tien Tsin cor
respondent of the Standard says:
1.-The railway dispute here is another OF
the attempts of the Russian admiral, Alex
Jeff, to create trouble. and unless he is re-
moved there will be constant friction,
which will eventually lead to hostilities.
He loses no opportunity to thwart the
English"
Commenting edltorially upon its Tjen
Tsin advices, the Standard reminds Kus-
sia that "the British fleet is as potent as
ever and Japan is burning to second the
efforts of any one ready to oppose the an
nexation of Manchuria."
The other morning papers recognize the
gravity of the situation at Tien Tsin and
counsel the government to be firm, but
they express themselves less aggressively.
EngIand's Weakness Known.
"a grievous blow has been inflicted
upon our reputation in the Far East"
says the Daily Mail. "Our weaknesses
nd unpreparedncss for war are well
known to our enemies and there is rea-
son to expect further surprises In the dip
lomatic line. Before, however, we can
put our foot down, the empire must be
placed in fighting order"
There is no fear Of Lord Salisbury GO
ing to war with Russia for a good OF
bad cause, says the Daily News. Russia
is a fit object for graceful concessions,
and not a small republic TO be bullied
and provoked"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18

formed from ST. Petersburg that Russia
abandons her claim to exclusive rights In
Mongolia and Turkestan and consents to
modify the stringency OF her control of
the civil administration of Manehuria,
agreeing that the convention shall be
published as soon as it is signed in St
Petersburg a fortnight hence.
This is the first check inflicted upon
Russian diplomacy in China since Lord
Salisbury was cajoled into the withdrawal
of the British troops from Port Arthur
in 1898. and it cannot fail profoundly TO
modify the situation by convincing the
Chinese that there still exist International
combinations capable of maintaining the
equilibrium of the Far East"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18
ROOF WAS FALLING IN.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans Narrowly Escape
Death at umbia-VaIuabIe
Diamonds Lost.

Columbia, s. c., March 17.-Mr. and Mrs.
W. Boyd Evans, living in the northern
suburbs. had a narrow escape at O'Clock
this morning. They awoke. to fnd the
roof OF their handsome home about to fall
in on them. and barely escaped with their
white domestic through a window. The
house was burned to the foundations.
Mrs Evans had not time to rescue her
jewelry case with several thousand dol
lars worth of diamonds; nor did Mr.. Ev-
ans get his clothing, containing a wallet
with $500. Handsome old silver and house
hold effects were destroyed Mrs. Evans
was Miss Hayward of Charleston. She
is quite prostrated from the shock.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18
Victims of "A Live Wire.
THE NEW YORK GAMBLERS.
McCnIInEh Getting in HIS work on
the "sure Thing" PeopIe--In-
struments Seized All Crooked.


New York. March 17.-Justice Jerome.
before whom the men arrested In the
gambling houses are taken when captured
by agents of the committee OF fifteen, was
busy for several hours to-day holding
court for the purpose OF disposing OF the
cases of men arrested after midnight last
night in various raids. The justice held
court at three OF the police stations dur
ing the day. and committed for examina-
tion tomorrow morning in all twelve men
accused Of being interested in the running
of gambling houses up town. The pris-
oners were held In bonds ranging from
81 900 to $500 each, with the exception OF
Phillips. alias Col Potter, whose bond
was fixed at 5000.
Methods employed by Superintendent OF
Election McCullagh, who is managing the
gambling raids for the committee of fif-
teen. were brought to light in the case
of Phillips, and IT is said evidence Is
being gained by Mr.. McCullagh In sim
liar manner against several elegantly
furnished uptown gambling resorts which
are said TO be frequented by the wealthy
class Of citizens who indulge In the sport
Ir the case just mentioned one of Nc
Cullagh's agents answered an advertise
nent Whlch told OF now money could
easily be made in a Legitimate financial
business" The agent met Phillips at an
uptown hotel ard soon found that the
enterprise was to invest in a sure
thing" gambling game. He invested $165
of the committee Of fifteen's money which
he lost. and when urged by the gamblers
to get $500 more he promised to do so.
Instead he brought sother agents of the
committee and warrants last night, and
arrested Phillips and his associates. The
gambling outfit used was captured. The
agents OF the committee of fifteen say
that all the gambling implements thus
far seized have been of the crooked pat
tern.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18
KILLED BY LIVE WIRE
PITTsBURG FIREMAN's SUDDEN
DEATH.
THREE OTHERS BADLY HURT.
EXPOSITION BUILDING DAMAGED
100000.

Fire started In Felt Factory ana
Burncd FierceIy-FaIIing Wires
struck Trolley Wire and Dropped
Across Brass Nozzle Held by miller
and snyder-Both Dropped and
Two Others Coming to Their Res
cue Were Badly Hurt.
Pttsburg, Pa. March 17-During the
progress of a fire to-day at the corner Of
Duquesne Way and Fort street one man
lost his life and three others were badly
hurt. The property loss will be fully $780,
600, well insured.
The dead
William Miller, driver No. 3 hose com
pany.
Injured:
George ]. Snyder, hoseman; same com
pany.
Harry Griffith. ladder man, truck c.
II. E. Scheckler, hose man. company 90.
All of the injured men are in the hos
pital In rather bad shape, but will re-
cover.
The fire broke out in the boiler room
OF the Hiram W. French Companys hair
felt factory, Just opposite the exposition
main building. Through some confusion
no alarm was turned In for some time.
and II was fully twenty minutes after the
hre was discovered before the engines
reached the scene From the felt factory
the flames jumped across the street and
IN a very short time the exposition build
Ing was burning fiercely All the firemen
could do was to prevent the flames from
spreading. After hard work this was ac-
complished. and the machinery hall, with
Its valuable contents was saved The
main building was a complete wreck. Two
lumber yards adjoining the felt factory
soon succumbed Gallagher & Banker
lost 100000 feet of lumber and Henry
Henk 100000 feet of valuable hardwood
Three small dwellings near the lumber
yards were destroyed. but as far as known
all the inmates escaped
Victims of "a Live Wire.
William Miller and his fellow hremen
were victims ofA live wire. The intense
heat melted the elnetwork of wires running
In every direction and one OF them in
railing, struck trolley wire the other
end crossing the brass nozzle of the hose
held by Miller and SNYDER Both men fell
as though they had been shot Sche kier
and Or ffith, In going 10 the rescue. also
were caught and both badly burned When
the prostrate men were reached Miller was
dead and two of the others unconscious.
| The loss on the exposition building viii
reach 800 900, fully insured.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18

III They Can Decide Which should
Come Across First.

City OF Mexico, March 1.-THE Mexican
consul at El Paso, Tex, Mr.. Mallen, has
returned from a three days stay at cuer-
navacs. where he had an interview with
President Diaz He says the President is
in excellent health There continues to
be much talk here about President Diaz
going to FL Paso to meet President Nc
KinIey when the latter shall make his
trip TO the Pacific coast, but there seems
to be some doubt as TO which government
should take the initiative. Each President
has "A high regard for the other and a
meeting between them would be the first
event OF the kind.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18
BULLETS DID NOT sToP HIM.
John II. shayne Marries Divorced
wife of Hurry Hammond.

Chicago, March lz-Announcement is
made here Of the marriage Of John I.
shayne, the wealthy Chicago merchant
ana Mrs. Martha X. Hammond, former
wife OF Harry II. Hammond, on Thurs
day last In Pittsburg. Pa.
The wedding recalls the sensational
shooting of shayne by Hammond nearly
Two years ago IN the cafe OF the Audi
torium Annex In this city. where shayne
was dining with Mrs. Hammond. who was
then separated from her husband shayne
though supposed 10 be fatally wounded.
finally recovered. Hammond, who ia
merchant tailor. was subsequently tried
on the charge Of attempted murder and
acquitted.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18

"TarIn and Great AIertness," says
London Daily Mail.

London. March n.-The Daily Mall
which makes q bld FOR tariff protection,
declares editorial.y this morning that "ths
real causes of America wonderful com
mefcial success may b. summed Bp IN
ths words, fann ana great aleFtnesa.' 4"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18
SIN BURNED TO DEATH.
OIL stoves Deadly Work in a Quebec
Town.

Buffalo. n. Y, March IA special to
the Express from Campbelltown. N. b..
says:
Six persons were burned TO death last
right at Little Cascapada Quebec, as tho
result OF the explosion Of a coal oil stove
in the house OF John Gautheir OF Gau-
thier a. Arsenal merchants.
Gautheir's wife, who was sick In bed
and five children were the victims.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18
BoER LOSSES VERY HEAVY.
Prospects OF Peace Only "HopefuI,"
However.

Pretoria, March 1.-THE prospects OF
peace are stin considered hopeful. The
Boer lossos last month were 100 killed.
40 wounded and 1000 captured ana sur
rendered.
owing 10 the heavy rains Gen. Frenchs
transport difficulties are still enormous,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18
CABINET CRISIS AT SEOUL.
Caused by Plot TO Murder Ladies' of
Imperial HousehOId

Yokohama March l7-The cabinet crisis
at Seoul. capital Of Korea, which arose
out OF the arrest Of the acting minister
OF finance on charges Of having plotted
10 murder a number OF the ladies OF the
lrnnerinI houfeho.d. continues.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18

g. Petersburg, March 7-The ofncial
orqan of the Russian ministry Of finance
to-day threatens that Russia viii make
strict reprirals in case of any raising Of
dulies ~ Germany Oh Russian products
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18
HAS Thrown OFF THE MASK.
DIR. Morrison Denounces Russia's
New Attitude.

New Attitude.
London. March ls.-Dr. Morrison, wir-
ing 40 the Times from PekIn, says:
Russia. by her refusal TO support the
Powers IN their demands for the punish
ment Of guilty officials, has finally thrown
on the mask. plea for leniency Is
hardly serious coming from a Power
whose troops last summer were guilty or
reprisals upon the Chinese scarcely less
fefoclous than the acts OF the 'Bo1erS
themselves.
'.Russla's action 10 only expiicable ~
t6e ffdiment Of q private compact With
IA Hung Chang % throw the concert over
hoord IN return Tor concessions securing
her separate Interests
In the course 0f later telegram Dr.
Morrison says
'icalnsss ofasisls asy they have been In
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18

Cane Town. March i7.-Nine new cases
Of bubonic plague have been officiaily re-
ported IN Cape Town during the last for
weight hours. Six Of theae are eolorsc
psrsOns and three European.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18
Japanese CABINETS troubles.

Yokohama. March 1.-THE japanese
House of Peers has passed the taxation
bills of the government, but the hostility
felt toward the Ito cabinet shows no
abatement.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18
SAVANNAH GA MONDAY MARCH 1s 1901.

came in the south aisle, acting as an es-
cort to the President, who was accom-
panied by Mrs. Durhin. AS the President
reached the pew set apart for him the
ushers turned and faced him. He bowed
his thanks for the honor and then usher
ing Mrs. Durbin into the pew, followed af-
ter Gov. Durbin and Secretary Cortelyou
filled up the pew
Immediately in front of the casket and
behind the pail bearers came the Rev. NJ
y. Haines and Rev. Samuel j. Mic -ols Of
st, Louis, the latter bearing facial re-
semblance to Senator Hanna, although he
is a much larger man.
Immediately following the casket were
Lieutenant Commander Parker and Mrs
Harrison and other relatives of the fam
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18

fcontinuea o. FHth FAs''l
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-18

mere were several thousand people
'ound the Harrison residence as the fu-
srai procession moved away. but tne
sat~u there was Insignificant to that
-oHered around the church. where there
q solid mass OF humanity strtching
s,-N SocN away on every sidewalk. The
,,eeh were kept entirely clear by a do
e.',leht OF police and company c Of the
t,,,,nio Infantry. sentrles patrol,ed the
ai't. Just outside the curb ana NOBODY
va u, ~. q card Of admission 10 the church
80 "a permitted 20 step on the walk. The
H1feh was packed when the fuhera! pro-
''''ion arrived.
'shers Escorted the President.
me honorary and active psii.bearsrs
,e ine slowly up the north center aisle
49,. INTO the seats at the side. The
'' forming IA column near the door,