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The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
MAY BE HELD UP BY SENATE.
River and Harbor Bill An Danger.
ship-subsidy Bill May BE Given
Right of Way.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE river and
harbor appropriation bill may be held up
by the Senate. There is possibility that
the Republican managers may decide that
this bill must be set aside in order to
save the ship-subsidy bill and that, In
consequence, all river and harbor i'm
provements save those on continuing con-
tracts, will go unprovided for.
The Republicans of the Senate are to
caucus tomorrow and determine. il pos
sble, a legislative programme. Senator
Hanna is insisting upon his subsidy bill
being given the right of way. but he is
up against the determination on the part
of many of his associates to make radical
amendments in that bill before allowing
it 10 pass. The probability rs that he
will in the end make any concessions that
may be necessary to secure concerted ac-
tion among Republicans in support of
the bill. When these changes are made,
measure and will be given the right of
way ahead of all else save appropriation
bills
The river and harbor bill is now be-
fore the Senate Committee on Commerce.
The Republican leaders have taken alarm
al the size of this bill and first threat
ened to cut it down at least twenty mill
lions. 1t carries sixty millions at it pass
ed the House. Now however they are
seriously debating letting the bill fail al
together. Senator Aldrich and other
leaders of the Finance Committe are in
sisting UPON the passage of the war rev.
enue reduction bill, and in view of that,
they are afraid of such large appropTia-
tions as are carried in the river and har-
Dor bill. They are, therefore, planning
to crowd out this important measure. 1t
begins to look as il 1t were a question be-
tween the ship-subsidy and the river and
harbor bills. and the ship-subsidy seems
to be stronger with the Republicans.
The Republicans are themselves some
what at sea as to their programme and
will not know definitely where they are
at until after to-morrow's caucus. There
are, of course, powerful influences back
of the river and harbor bill, and hard,
fight will be made for it.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
PRUSSIA'S BlCENTENARY.
Celebration of Prussia's Two Hum
dredth birthday Begun with
Great EcIat

Berlin, Jan. 1.-THE celebration of the
bicentenary OF the Kingdom of Prussia
began to-day with all the pomp BETTING
such an occasion. All the approaches to
the palace. gay with profusion of flags
and bunting, were thronged with sight
seers.
Emperor William. the Crown Prince and
the Duke of Connaught arrived from the
castle on foot. After an inspection of the
color company. they proceeded to the
covered court, where the princes, gener-
ais and officers deputations awaited
them. The Empress. watched the proceed
ings from the palace balcony. Gen. Won
Book -Polach In behalf of the officers
corps, congratulated His Majesty on the
occasion of the celebra ton and called for
three cheers for the Emperor, which were
given heartily. and accompanied by the
band playing the Prusslan national hymn.
After the Emperor had replied to Gen.
Won Bock-Polach, the march past was
carried out, and the Emperor and his
party then returned TO the castle.
In the Lower House of the Diet to-day
the president of the House read Emperor
Williams reply to the congratulations or
the House on the bicentenary, In. the
course of which His Majesty declared he
was well aware ttldl the hilES u rus
sia would never have been able to achieve
such prominence i'm the worlds history
without the support of the people which
supplied them with officers, soldiers and
officials of all classes, so superior that
their equals could scarcely be found In
any other nation. He was confident the
same spirit that raised Prussia to her
present eminence would continue forever
to animate the people.
Three cheers we're given for His Ma
jesty.
At about noon the knights OF the Black
Eagle were summoned to attend chap
ter. held In the Hall of the knights. un-
der che presidency of Emperor William,
for the investiture of the new knights.
including the Crown Prince Frederick
william; Prince George of Saxony, Arch
duke Francis Ferdinand, Prince Rup-
precht OF Bavaria, Count Won Buelow and
Gen. Planitz The function was the usual
elaborate ceremonial. the Emperor per-
sonally decorating the new knights with
the chain of the order and giving them
the accolade.
Luncheon, subsequently,, was attended
by all the members Of the imperial family
and the royal princely guests staying at
the castle.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
OUR PART IN PEKIN
AMERICA WILL SEEK TO CLEAR
THE WAY FOR BUSINESS.
WILL ACT AS INTERMEDIARY.
CHINESE WILL DOUBTLESS sEEK
MORE FAVORABLE TERMS.

Hut Their Efforts MT Delay VIII Not
BE Tolerated by the Powers.
Doubtful IL the Powers VIII he
Able to Agree when the Real
Questions Come Up for Settlement.
and "a Dissolution of the Concert
May Follow.
Washington, Jan, 17.-So far as our
state department can influence the nego-
tiations which are now about to begin at
Pekin between the ministers and the Chi
nese plenipotentiarles on the basis of the
agreement just signed, 1t will seek to
clear the way of ali minor matters and
of points upon which there is no disagree
ment whatever between the allies, before
undertaking the solution of the more diff
ficult problems involved in the settlement
of the questions of indemnities, guaran-
tees and commercial treaties.
1t is fully expected that the Chinese
representatives will offer opposition at al
most every point of the agreement The
purpose would be to secure more favora-
BILE terms such as an undertaking to dis
mantle, instead of destroy the Chinese
forts between Taku and Pekin, some
abatement of the restriction upon the i'm
portation of arms and "a considerable linz
itation upon the size of the legation
guards to be maintained.
If allowed to discuss these points ut
length the Chinese might consume many
weeks and even months, but II. as is
expected here. the Powers preserve a
united front in opposition to any change
OF the conditions in the agreement and
notify the Chinese that no changes are
to be permitted, and that the points are
not even subject to discussion, IL is eX-
pected the way will soon be cleared for
the consideration of the other topics upon
which il is feared the Powers themselves
will find great difficulty in coming to.
gether.
Still If it should come to pass that
agreement is Impossible upon the impor-
tant matter OF commercial treaties for
Instance. and dissolution of the concert
OF the Powers should follow, according
to the programme above outlined
there at least will have been
some substantial achievement, for II Is
part of the purpose to have the points re-
garded as beyond reconsidera ton, as they
are settled and, therefore. as binding UPON
the principals.
Even under this programme, however.
IL is feared that the negotiations must
consume much time, and 1t is scarcely
expected that any conclusion can be
reached within several months, and GER
tainly not before the opening of naviga-
tion, next spring, makes Pekin again ac-
cessible from the sea. tt is said at the
State Department that Mr. Rockhill has
signified an intention of returning to the
United States about that time He has
not been recalled but is returning voun-
tarily.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
MRS. PLANT ON THE STAND.
Testiies That Firth Avenue Had
Been Home of Herself and Hus-
band for ~ Years.

New York. Jan. 17.-The hearing of the
application of. Mrs. Margaret ]. Plant to
have the will of her late husband. Henry
b. Plant, administered in this state in
stead of Connecticut. where he died in
September, 1899, was continued before Jus
tice Leaventritt in the Supreme Court
this morning and more evidence was TAX
en- to prove that New York had been Mr..
Plants legal residence for more than
twenty-five years.
The first witness wes Maj Phmey, chief
clerk of the Bureau of Elections. BY him
Mrs. Plants lawyers tried to show that
Mr.. Plant had voted in this city from 1881
to 1898, but the Major said that he could
find no record Of Mr.. Plants having done
so.
Miss Fannie Kinds. the Plant house.
keeper. was then called and asked a num-
Der of questions as to conversations in
the household and any details of Journeys
Mrs. Plant testified that she had lived
in Fifth avenue for the past twenty-seven
years and that both she and her husband
had considered it their home in every
sense.
Mrs. Plant was on the stand most Of
the afternoon, Identifying the letters that
had passed between herself and the Plant
Investment Company directors, two of
which, with herself. are in charge of the
estate,
Albert 3. Plant of Bramford. Conn. a
dktant relative of the dead millionaire
testified that he had always understood
that New York was the legal residence
OF MIR Plant.
The case will be continued Saturday
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18

Southern Hosiery Yarn spinners TO
stOp Might Work

Charlotte, N. c., Jan. f7.-At a meeting
Of the Southern Hosiery Yarn spinners
Association, held here to-day, at which
10000 spindles were represented in per-
son or by proxy, an order for curtalI-
ment Of production was passed. Charles
Adamson, president of the association
says this means an entire stoppage or
night work. III this does not bring about
higher prices, an order may be issued for
the mills TO run on short time during the
week, but this emergency Is not likely
In view of the order for the curtail-
ment Of production all present list prices
of the Southern Hosiery Yarn Spinners
Association are abandoned, as prices are
expected to increase as production is oe-
creased
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
THE NAVAL STATION SITE.
Correspondence begun with Char
lesion Property Owners.

Washington, Jan. 17.-In pursuance Of
Secretary Longs instructions to proceed
with the purchase Of the land recommend
ed by the naval board as a site for the
new Charleston naval station. Admiral
Endicott. chief of the bureau of yards
and docks. has entered into correspond
ence with the owners of the and as a pre-
fiminary step to the actual requirement
OF the site. Admiral Endicott probably
will detail an officer shortly to proceed
to Char 'es'on TO look after the business
incident to the purchase. but meanwhile
the preliminary proceedings are to be
carried on by correspondence.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
THE SAN DOMINICAN ROW.
Government Makes Demands ON Di-
rector Of American Company.

San Domingo Jan. H. via Hayten
cable-The government has demanded
that the resident director of the San Do
mingo Improvement Company Of New
York. withdraw his notice of Jan. IS, de-.
claring null and void the governments
disposition, and collection of customs du-
ties, and reserving the companys rights
against all merchants who pay duties to
the treasury, also informing the director
that in case of his refusal to do so his
passport will be given him..
The refusal of the Improvement com
pany officials to sign foundations for Gus
toms duties will cause the suspension of
the payment OF salaries, in the case OF
part of the government officials. Tue
Chamber of Commerce is paying duties
TO the treasury. The government is firm
in the stand 1t has taken All is quiet
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
DELGADO's sURRENDER.
Besides Himself and stan, Command
included Only Seventy Men.

Iloilo. Island of Panay, Jan. 1z-Gen.
Delgado formerly the head of insurgents
in the Island of Panay, has voluntarily
surrendered. Since November the insur-
gent force has been broken up into small
bands A truce conference between Del
gado and Maj Noble, adjutant general of
the department of Visayas, resulted IN
Delgado and his staff entering Ilolo and
surrendering to Gen. Hughes. Delgado
sent word to The remnant of his COM
mand, numbering seventy men, that they
were to come In and surrender.
The commands of Gen. Pulion, Diocno
and Quintin Sala are holding strong posi-
tions in the mountains of Capiz province.
Battery G of the Sixth Light Artillery
with four guns. and a considerable force
OF infantry are trying to dislodge them
and compel the Filipinos to fight an open
engagement.
Rear Admiral Remey and his officers
held a reception this afternoon on board
the Brooklyn.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
LoNDoN'S LATEST CRIME.
Man killed and Woman Wounded by
Train RObber.

London. Jan. ia sensational murder
was committed this afternoon on train
of the London and Southwestern Rail-
road. The murderer entered the car occu-
pied by Mrs. King OF Southampton. and
w. Pearson of Winchester. at West
Leigh. When passing Surbiton, the man
drew revolver, killed Pearson and
wounded Mrs King in the cheek He then
rifed the pockets of Pearson. The muir
derer jumped out of the train at Vaux-
hall, but was pursued and captured. The
police. thus far. refuse to give the mans
name
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
MOVEMENTS OF THE BoERs.
Kitchener Reports Beers Driven on
with Heavy Loss.

London, Jan. 17.-Gen. Kitchener tele-
graphing fr5m Pretoria, under date of
Wednesday. Jan. 1G, says the concentra-
ton of 1900 Beers at Carolina, Trans
vaal. is reported He adds that Colville's
mobile column was engaged near VAN
tondes Hook. The Beers were driven away
with heavy loss.
Three hundred Beers entered Aberdeen
Yesterday, looted the stores and retired
on the arrival Of a hundred British in
fantry.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
ARRESTED Ar LIVERPOOL.
"ohd Hertz Taken in Charge ON
Arrival Of Steamer.

Vueehstown. Jan. 1s.-The Allan Line
s5amer Corinthian arrived here last ev-
us 9igmund Hertz of New York city
whose extradition the United States
''es are asking or charges of forg-
:, was on board. His wife accompanied
'' they were transferred to the ten
Al ana Hertz was Immediately arrest
bsr. Nhen charged with forgery Hertz
merely replied:
n. snow nothing about it,"
us. had given his name IN the passenger
~ hst as Henry Emden." mad described
himself mise as a merchant. '~' '''N
Of NJ. landed with considerable baggage
cbar.a the police Immediately took
trs,o VIII be charged before a magis-
"''e this morning.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
BoERs ATTACK coLvILLE.
Hot Fighting, hut Very Few Casual
ties, II Seems.

Standerton. Wednesday,, Jan. 16.-Col-
vllles mobile column, marching from
New Denmark to viaislaagte. was at
tackled by 1000 Beers. divided into two
forces.
One force made determined attempt
on the baggage and the other on the
cavalry. constituting the rear guard.
The cavalry were compelled to retire
until protected by -four companies of
rifles, hidden behind a ridge who were
waiting with bayonets. The Beers then
made speedy retreat. leaving several
dead and wounded from the heavy Brit
ish fire.
Eventually both attacks were repulsed.
the Beers dosing heavily.
The British were hot able to pursue
the Beers, owing to the necessity of
protecting their baggage. The casualties
were one killed and fifteen wounded
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
A POLICY OF APPROXIMATION.
Charged by British "Stop the War"
Committee.

London, Jan. 1.-THE stop the War"
Committee passed the following resolu-
tion:
Orders which British officer reports
he personally received reveal the adop-
tion by Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener
of a policy having for its aim the exter-
mnation of heroic nationality by starv
ing it's women and fchildren and the de-
liberate massacre of unarmed prisoners
The latter clause alludes to Gen. Kitch-
ener's alleged secret orders to Gen. De-
Vets pursuers to take no prisoners.
Copies of letters from an unnamed Brit
ism officer containing these and other
charges, will be sent by the committee
to Lord Salisbury and Lord Roberts and
others.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
THE BoER REFUGEES.
Their Treatment In the British
Camps of Concentration.

Pretoria. Jan. H-Boer families and
their stock are being Systematically
brought in to convenient centers from
all over the country, They are kept in
UNFAIRLY are supplied with fun rations and
those whose husbands are still in the
field are provided for on a reduced scale,
which is raised, when the husbands sur
render, to a full allowance.
Every opportunity is offered to the refu-
gees TO work for pay and for special priv
ileges. Prominent burgisers who have sur
rendered are allowed to visit the camps.
in order to ascertain the facts as to the
treatment.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
TIE ASSOCIATION BILL.
II IL Directed Only Against Religious
Communities.

Paris. JAN 17.--In the Chamber OF Depu-
ties to-day the debate on the law OF as
sociations was continued
NJ Jacques Piou, deputy for st. Gau-
dcns, representing the allied Catholics,
pleaded for liberty and for fidelity to the
IDEAS of the old national faith.
NJ Georges Trouiilot Republican, de-
scribed the limits and object of the bill.
Hereafter. he explained. all associations,
religious or non-religious would be free
ana only when associations attempted to
live as committees would the special Law
be invoked.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
Gives Virginia a Quit Claim,

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 1.-THE Senate
has passed bill which Is virtually quit
claim to the state Of Virginia OF the north
ern half of Bristors main thoroughfafe.
The question OF the boundary line be-
tween the two states has been In ltiga-
tion for over forty years.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
CRUISER sYBILLE ASHORE.
British Have Unexpected Piece of
Hard Luck.

London, Jan. 1.-THE British admiralty
has received dispatch from the comman-
der-in-chief at the Cape, reporting that
the cruiser Sybile. which was landing
blue jackets to intercept the Beers, was
ashore at Stemboek Fontein, near Lam
bert's Bay and adding that active meas
ures were being taken to assist her. The
official dispatch does not say the Sybile
was wrecked. press dispatch from
Cape Town says the crew of the Sybhle
were saved.
Thes Sybine is of 3,4OO tons displace-
ment. She is 300 feet long, has AZ feet
BEAM and Is 16 feet 2 inches deep. Her
indicated horsepower is 9.496. She was
built in 1890 Her armament consists Of
two 6-inch quickiiring guns. six 4.7-inch
guns, eight 6-pounders. one 3-pounder and
five smaller guns. Her complement of
officers and crew is 273 men.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
TO PREVENT HAzING.

severe Punishment to De RECON-
mended by senate Committee.
washington, Jan. 1.-THE Senate Com
rattee on Military Affairs has adopted as
an amendment to the military academy
bill a provision requiring enforcement Of
necessary rules 70 prevent hazing, for ex-
pusion Of any cadet participa ting In such
practice and barring him from reappoint-
ment as q cadet or army officer.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
THE KAIsIRI WRECKED.
Twenty-Five Persons Drowned, In
cIudinR the Captain.

Port Luis, Island of Mauritus Jan. H.
The British ship Kasiri, which sailed
from Rangoon, Nov. %. for Reunion has
been wrecked at Reunion. Twenty-Five
Of the persons on board the vessel includ-
ing the captain, lost their lives.
A hurricane swept over the island Jan
l2. causing a number of vessels 10 be
driven ashore.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
The NetherhoIme at FayaI.

London, Jan. 1.-THE British steamer
Netherholme, from Msryport, Jan. 8, for
Savannah. put into Fayal Azores, to-
day with some slight arrangement Of her
machinery.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
NEW POsTMAsTERs NAMED.
six FOurth-CIass Georgia Offices
Filled.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE following
fourth class postmasters were appointed
fer Georgia to-day: L. b. Trlce. Jr.. at
Ada, Dooley county: j. N. Wix. at Budd,
Paulding county; c. A. Woods, at Cap
tolo. Screven county; J. B. Gregory at
Dennis, Murray county; H. w. II. Gaines
at Oconee Mills Hall county; and ID. J.
Heibert at Pinla, Dooley county.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
EMPEROR WANTS INFORMATION.
Definite Particulars Desired as to
Demands of Powers.

Definite Particulars Desired as 10
Demands of Powers.
London. Jan. IS. The Pekin correspond
ent of the Morning Post, wiring Wednes-
day, says:
'The Chinese commissioners handed 20
the foreign ENJOYS with the signed pro
tocols a dispatch from Emperor Kwans
Su, asking a foreign occupation, instead
of the destruction of the Taku forts. the
fixing Of definite period for the prohibi-
ton of the importation of arms and stop
page OF the punitive expeditions"
The Emperor asked for particulars as
to the amount of land TO be retained for
the legations. the number of legation
guards, the probable cost of the military
operations and the date when the foreign
ers propose to restore the public Offices
and records in Pekin TO Chinese The
Emperor does not mention the demand OF
the Powers for the punishment of the
principal offenders"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
MARTIAL LAW PREVAILS.
Unlawful Now for n Civilian to Pos
sess Arms or Ammunition.

Cape Town, Jan. H.-Martial law has
now been proclaimed in every part OF
Cape Colony. except in the districts of
Cape Town. simonstown. Wyndberg. Port
Elizabeth and East London. It has also
been proclaimed in Tombuland. Griqua-
and East and in East and West Pondo-
land.
II has been proclaimed unlawful for any
person In the Cape peninsula, except Off
cials and regular or irregular troops. to
possess arms and ammunition or either.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18

Troops sent 10 Corbin 10 Prevent
nIofinE

Corbin. KY, Jan. IA riot in which
two we're killed and others wounded last
night has produced general excitement.
and a special train with troops, from Lex
ineton. viii arrive here tomorrow to pre-
serve order. James Shotweli had refused
to let Raleigh White keep company with
his daughter. White shot Shotwel. White
was barricaded at a relatives store by
shotweu sympathizers, with fatal result.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
m. v,rIIoncia'. chnnces rad.

Havana, Jan. ia high north wind
blew this evening the seas were heavy,
and Il is feared the Ward liner Vigilan-
cia. aground eighty miles west OF here
will be a wreck.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
r,,c,r Entrv Fixed for March :.

The Hague. Jan. 1.-THE state entry
Of Queen Wilhelmina and the future
prince consort, Duke Henry of Mecklen-
burg -Schwerin. into Amsterdam, has been
fxed for March 3.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
prince oscar opens the Rigsdas.

Stockholm, Jan. 1.-THE Crown Prince.
oscar. for the nrst time, to-day opened
the Rigsdag in his capacity as Regent.
He made good impression with the new
army proposals.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
SAVANNAH, GA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 1901

gate of the Beers here TO ask the fight
ing Beers to surrender under Lord Kitch-
ener's proclamation, was made prison
er and sent to PietrewieE accused OF high
treason.
The Beers are still active around STAN
derton.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
AnnnrtIonment BIIl signed.

washington, Jan. 1.-THE President to-
day signed the bill making an epportion-
ment OF representatives in Congress from
the several states under the twelfth ecu
sus.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
A NATcHEz STEAMBOAT FIRE.
Two Hundred BALES Thrown over
board From valley Queen.

Natchez Miss, Jan. 17.-F'ire was dis
covered aboard the Valley Queen this af-
ternoon while she was lying az the wharf
here She was loaded with i,45i bales OF
cotton. Two hundred of them were
thrown overheard and the hre extin-
guished, The boat continued to unload
and will proceed to New orleans to-mor-
row.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
Two Killed I'm ExpId,Iop.

Essen Jan. i7.-An explos,sn IN the
S3eelg Ludwig mine. AZ Reeldinrbausen
500, P''s'lla' caused the death Of ten per-
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
ACCUSED or HIGH TREASON.
Peace Delegate steyn Made a Pris-
oner by DOers.

standerton. Jan. iI-Boer women,
brought in by the military. report that
william steyn, who was appointed a dele
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18

London, Jan. 1.-THE Evening Standard
says it hears a number of Boer prisoners
have escaped from Ceylon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-30
BANK NOTICE.

The regular annual meeting of the
shareholders Of The First National
Bank of Durango. Colorado, for the
election of directors for the ensuing
year. or any other business that NAV
come before said meeting, will be-,
held at the Office of said bank Tues.
day. January II, 1902. between the
hours of 10 o'clock a. m. and Z
O'Clock p. m.
VIM. P. VALE, Cashier. .
Durango, Colo, Dec. 10, 1901. -