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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
HAVE NOT INTERFERED
ROOT SAYS UNITED STATES OF
 TIGERS ARE IMPARTIAL.
Secretary of War Declares That the Army in Cuba Will See to the Carrying Out of
 the Law.

Washington, Nov. 2s.-Secretary Root today addressed a communication to Eliio Bonachea, president Of the con yention at Havana, Cuba, that nominated Rartholemo Maso for President. relative to complaints that United States authori- ties were interfering in the Cuban cleo tions. press dispatch from Havana stated that Maso complained that the influence of United States officers was be- ing exerted in favor of Estrada Palma and a dispatch from Bonachea to the Secretary implied the same thing.
 Following is the Secretary's conmuni- cation to Senor Bonachea:
 "Sir-I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your dispatch Of Nov. 26, saying: The National Convention of Havana. which has proclaimed General Maso candidate for the presidency of the future republic of Cuba respectfully asks you to recommend to the representatives of the intervening government the strictest impartiality in the electoral con- test which Is now taking place.
 "The representatives of the intervening government In Cuba are already aware that their duty requires them not merely to be strictly impartial in the electoral contest in Cuba. but to refrain from in- terfering in any manner whatever with the free expression of the wishes of the Cuban people at the polls. They have not violated this rule in the past and will not in the future. They will have nothing to do with the electoral contest except to enforce electoral law prescrib- ed by the constitutional convention and promulgated by the military governor on the fourteenth of October last This will be done impartially and effectively. 2 "It is quite unnecessary to assume that the officers of this government will be less faithful to their duty hereafter than they have been in the past or to recoIn- rnend or to direct that they shall per form a duty which they are already per- forming. ..,,
 "Elihu Root
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
Census Report on Salt.

Washington. Nov. 9.-The Census Bureau has issued report on the manu- facture of salt during the calendar year 1seo. It shows total capital of ST. 123 s64 invested in the 159 salt establish ments reported The value of the pro- duet Is S, ,966s97. During the last twenty years the capital has increased 22s per cent; products 65 per cent, while the number of establishments decreased 70 her cent. The decrease in the number of establishments is due to the abandon ment of many small plants along the Atlantic coast and in some of the in- terior districts where salt was manu- factured from brine springs; also to the consolidation of a number of large estab- nshmants particularly in New ork, Ohio. Michigan, Kansas, Utah and Californls,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
STRIKE OF
 SWITCHMEN Leaders Claim to Have
 Made Gains. SOME RETURN TO WORK Allegheny Valley Road the
 Chief Sufferer. Because of Congestion Several Indus trial Plants Along the River are Compelled to Suspend
 Operations.
SOME RETURN TO WORK

Pittsburs, Nov. 2a.-Whiie many of the striking switchmen have returned to work and the railroads have succeeded pretty well in clearing their yards. the strikers are stili active and assert that they have made gains during tho last twenty-four hours. This claim. however. is denied by the railroad officials gen- cralIy, who report their lines in better condition than at any time since the men went out.
 Yesterday being a holiday, but few cars were loaded by shippers, and the railroad companies avaiied themselves of the opportunity to dispose of the con gested condition of the yards ocoasionsd by the strike, The Allegheny Valley Railroad is still the greatest sufferer. Bleckades continue at several points, and while they are gradually relieving the congestion in their yards, 1t will be several days before traffic has been re- sumed satisfactorily. The officials say all but fifteen of the strikers have re- turned to work. The strikers are mal<- ing strenuous efforts against the Penn- sylvania road. and were working today among the men employed in the wards of this company at Pitcairn.
 About i50 switchmen are employed in those wards, and there has been feel ing of unrest among them ever since the strike began. The railroad officials ex- pect the men to go out, and have pro- vided a force to take their places of they quit work. Six men, known Is ''extrass in the Union Station yards, quit last night. but their places were immediately filled. Trains were moving regularly to- day. Relations between the switchmen and the trainmen are badly strained. The switchmen say Grand Master MoxHtas sey, of the trainmen, did not act propsxly in refusing eo allow his men to eDdofSE the strike. On the other hand. the train- men accuse the switchmen of acting with- out consulting the otber federations of railway employees. If this had been done. they say, the advance Ill Wages could have been secured without trouble. The bitterness over the matter is in- creasing daily.
 The general offices of the Brotherhood of Trainmen are leaving the city, satis- fled that the switchmea's strike will not move serious Grand Master Morrissy left during the morning for the national keg dquarters at Cleveland w. c. Lee, vice Grand Master will remain until the trouble Ia entirely over. On his way 10 the station Mir. Morrissey said:
 q am perfectly satisfied with the situ- ation, and my presence is not required here I have more important business at headquarters"
 Val Fitzpatrick said the situation was better than at any time since the strike started
 Tra'fic was not interrupted in mark cd degree today on any of the railroads save the Allegheny Valley. This road is still badly crippled and as g. consequence several industrial plants along the Alle- gheny River were compelled to tempo rarily suspend operations owing to their supply of coal being exhausted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
SAYS EIGHTY
 WERE KILLED Wreck on the Wabash
 Near Seneca, Mich. MANY ITALIANS SLAIN
Railroad Superintendent Says
 in All Only P are Dead.
Deputy Customs Collector Moran De- clares That There Were no Immigrants on One of
 the Trains.

Detroit, Nov. 2s-An interview this af- ternoon with Thomas E. Moran, Deputy Customs Collector at this port, practical ly verifies the estimate that at least 50 lives were lost in Wednesday nights coi- iision of passenger trains on the Wabash Railroad near Seneca.
 The two immigrant cars in which the greatest loss of life occurred and in which so many of the wreck victims were roasted to death were part of a train which crossed Detroit River from Canada on the fsrryboat Great Western Wednesday afternoon and Deputy Moran inspected the baggage of its passengers. He says there were at least 100 Italians In the two cars. Tn addition to these there were ten mere in the smoking car which was ahead of the two emigrant cars.
 Oficial advices to Superintendent Burns of the Wabash say that cf the Italians in the wreck, twenty escaped unhurt and were taken to St. Louis. fifteen are in the company's hospital at Peru. Ind. there are six others in Peru and two are near Adrian injured subtraeting these 4s from the 11o immigrants, Deputy Morgan says were on board the train, leaves loss among the Italians alone of 67. In addf- ton, eight other bodies werS recovered and identified, which makes & total of 10 dead.
 s.rhe first car of the emigrant traia, as it crossed on the ferry" said Moran, was a. combination baggage and smok-
 &..rl l.... fx1 fu car, for remember that they motioned to the next car back when I endeavored to find their baggage. The first emigrant coach was well filled. probably forty peo- pie occupying it. The smoking compart- ment of this coach was filled from floor to ceiling with the baggage of the eni- grants. It had all come through Canada In bond, so that did not examine 1t. The second coach was completely filled with passengers my recollection being that there was not a vacant sea in the car, even the smoking room being crowded. should say that there were sixty passen- gers ir the coach. The men were typical Italian workmen. There were about a dozen women in the two cars and half that number of children. As I worked through the train I noticed that there were also six or seven Italians In he chair car that was the fifth car of the train. They did not seem to be members of the party of emigrants."
 When seen tonight by the Associated Press Superintendent Burns of the Wa bash Railroad insisted that the death loss in the wreck near Seneca Wednesday night was being estimated very much too high.
 "our attorney, MT. Winston" said he, "has telegraphed to New York for counnIafa fiat of the immigrants that were on train No. 13 and when 1t is re- ceived, which will probably be tomorrow. an official statement will be issued by the road. Az near as I can estimate now, there are 22 dead. We have eight idenu- fled bodies and we believe that the frag- ments found represent fourteen other bodies"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
RELATIONS ARE SEVERED.
Colombia and Venezuela Terminate
 uinlomatic Relations.

Colombia and Venezuela Terminate
 Diplomatic Relations.
 Washington. Nov. 2e.-The State De- partment has received confirmation of the notification from the Colombian Govern ment at Venezuela that 1t has terminated diplomatic relations.
 This came in the shape of a cablegram from Minister Hart.
 This action Is the result Of the nasty withdrawal last August from the Vene- zuelan capital of pr. Rico. the Colombian minister there. Such breach does not necessarily mean war, though It Is un- doubtedly a step in that direction.
 Venezuela has had several affairs of this kind. some of the European nations withdrawing their representatives from Caracas for long terms, and only a year and half ago our own government was obliged to give Minister Loomis an in- definite leave of absence from Caracas as a warning to Venezuela or our dissat- isfaction with it's attitude in the con troversy growing out Of the asphait dispute.
 It is said these manifestations of for eiRn disapproval have had very iitgfs in fiuence upon the Venezuelan Government It is a significant fact that this breach with Colombia has been created al the moment when Germany Is considering the adoption of compulsory measures to se- cure payment by the Venezuelan Goverr- ment of a very heavy financial liability to German citizens.
 It Is supposed here that President Cas- tro is proceeding under the theory that the application of the Monroe doctrine would protect him from punitive action by Germany, but the impression among officials here is that this belief is not well founded,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
GENERAL CASTRO SLAIN.
He Led the Charge on the Barbacoas
 Bridge.

New York, Nov. 29.-A Herald dispatch from Colon, Colombia, says: General Francisco Castro, who led the govern ment troops in the charge on the Barba- coas bridge on Tuesday, was killed early this CThursday) morning during an en- gagement with the insurgent force at Bo- hia Solado. General Castro has been act ing as second in command of the govern ment force on the isthmus.
 Some insignificant fighting occurred at Bolile yesterday morning, where the Lib- erals made a last stand. After the con- ference here yesterday General Alban re- turned to Panama under strong Ameri- can escort The town was quiet last night The report that the Colombian gunboat had landed troops at Kennys Bluff has not yet been confirmed. General Francis co Castro was wounded in the engage ment at Buena Vista. M a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
KILLED A BARTENDER.

Fatal Shooting Anrray in Tennessee.
 Chattanooga, Tenn, Nov. 2s.--A special to The News from Redwood. Tenn. says:
 "A sensational shooting. resulting fa- tally, occurred here about o'clock last night. Walter Smith, a prominent bush ness man. shot and instantly killed James Rush. a bar tender. on the street near Smiths home It Is said that Rush was at the time making an effort to shoot Smith. The fatal bullet took effect in the right lung. There were no witnesses to the affair except the immediate partici- pants.
 Rush was a single man from Knox vile, Tenn. where he has relatives. Smith Is a married man. He gave hifn- self up to the officers. Public sentiment Is In his favor. and 1t is expected he will be acquitted at the preliminary trial this afternoon on the plea of self-defense.''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
Comments of London Graphic.

London, Nov. 3o.-The Daily Graphic. discussing editoriaIly the troubles in South Africa, ridiculed the accusations made in the press of the continent that the United States is fomenting disturb ances in Colombia The Graphic points out that what the United States has done at Colon, Germany may soon be compelled to initiate in Venezuela, with the result of disturbing the existing rela- tions between Washington and Berlin. The paper asks whether it is impossible to arrive at some arrangement per- manently and effectively to prevent these crises, such as the recent one at Colon and suggests if the United States will add to the Monroe doctrine a guarantee of foreign interests in these explosive re- publics and will itself undertake to per- the European powers should not cease form police duties there Is no reason why the opposition to Monroeisnl.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
The Mistake of Ii Hung Chang.

Victoria, B. C., Nov. 29.-Japanese pa
 pers received per steamer Glepogle have
 long articles commenting on the events
 of the life of Ii Hung Chang and they all agree that the big mistake of his life was his policy towards Korea, which brought about the war with Japan. 9th CTS add that he was about to repeat the mistake by his adyices to Russia. It Is said that when he realized that the end was near he telegraphed Prince Ching urging him to return to Pekin and ad- yised that Yung Lu be appointed his sue cessor. He urged other leaders at Pekin to take u~ the fight for their country. In spite of his precarious condition, M: Lessar, the Russian Minister continued to press the dying statesman to sign the treaty. One paper asserts that Ii took poison to hasten the end.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
WESTERN COLLEGES CONFER. Will Consider College Sports-Coach
 Stagg's Football Rules

Chicago, Nov. 29.-The annual confer- ence of western colleges and universities in the "big nine" began here today for the purpose of considering matters con- nected with college sports. Coach Stagg. of Chicago, said he would try to have his new football rules adopted. Among other things he wishes to put a stop to all vacation baseball among college athletes except in college contests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
coIIeoe Building Burned.

Raleigh. N. C. Nov, 29,-At 11:26 o'clock .o'ierht WataUga Hall ,one of the build ;ngs of tha A and NJ. College, which ian,,ed for dining room, kitchen and dor h,, fire Ral-ighs Fire Department was ,oi+orv for fifty students, was destroyed a,kod for assistance and responded promptly, but the water supply was i'm tied. the coll.ge being out or the city. ee ooo Ii is said that the fifty students oo, ,mnvIne the building lost all of their
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
USE FOR AUTOMOBILE.
Russian Minister of Ways will Elm
 plov It in Sensible Manner.

New York. Nov. 29.-Prtnce Khilofka, Russian Minister of Ways and Commit nication, has devised a novel use for the automobile, says the Petersburg corre- spondent of The Herald. In his garden ordinary railway sleepers have been laid over a distance of several hundred yards and along these timbers boarding has been fixed for the wheels of an autorno- bile to run upon just as a train runs on rails. A lateral plank acts as guard to prevent the automobile leaving the track.
 The Minister proposes to apply the system throughout the empire as SUD- piementary means of transport between points not reached by railroads.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
Tobacco Trust Dividend.

New York. Nov. 29.-The directors of the Continental Tobacco Company have declared a dividend of per cent on the common stock besides the regular divi- dend of l 3-4 per cent on the preferred stock. This is the first dividend on the common stock which has been exchanged for the collateral bonds of the Consoli- dated Tobacco Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
Paners for Kilnatrick.

Austin. Tex. Nov. 29-Extradition pa- pers were issued today on Governor Dock cry of Missouri for Benjamin Fitzpatrick, the alleged highwayman who was ar rest ted recently in St. Louis on a charge of being concerned in the Montana train robbery He will be taken to Concho coun- ty where he will be tried on a charge of murdering Oliver Thornton, a cattleman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
Duke Thrown from Horse.

London, Nov. 29-The Duke of Teck was thrown from his horse today while out hunting near Nantwich, Chester, sus- injury to his hip. The Dukes horse struck a barbed wire topped fence and pitched the Duke violently on his head. The attending physicians report that the Dukes injuries are not alarming and hone for his recovery in 9 few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
AN ALLEGED LYNcHER.
Saw Mill Owner of Jefferson County
 is Arrested.


 Birmingham, Nov. 2s.-James B. King. a saw mill owner. was arrested this morning at Leeds on an indictment found by the grand jury of st Clair county charging him with taking part in the Iynching of Charles Bentley. a negro, in August.
 Bentley was hanged by mob just over the line of St Clair county and he was accused of having murdered man and his wife who had camped by the road side. As Leeds is iK Jefferson county. King was brought here until the St. Clair county authorities could come for him.
 The technical charge against him Is murder and he admits having been at the scene of the hanging shortly after Bent ley was dead. It is said that Sheriff North of St. Clair. who repulsed mob at Ashville. was instrumental in securing the indictment against King.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
Prominent Man Killed.

wytheville. Va. Nov. RIA message has just been received here over the tell ephone via Bland Court House saying that John c. Watts a prominent citizen of Tazewell county and formely United States Marshal for the Western District of Virginia, has been shot and killed by Robert Jones. one of his farm hands. who afterwards escaped. No details can be ob- tained other than that Mir. Watts had discharged Jones.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
MONUMENT TO soUTHERNERs.
Marcus Daly Said to Have Pledged
 $5o,OoO Towards Mcmorisla

New York, Nov 2s.-Proceedings have been brought in the Surrogate's Court by Paul Coolxsey who claims to be q creditor of the estate of the late Marcus DAiy, to have the Daly will admitted to probate in this State. The will has been probated In Montana. Cooksey claims that Mir. Daily agreed to give a subscription of s50Q0O to the erection of a monument to the fnem- ory of the Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War and that this money was not paid during MT. Daly's lifetime and Is therefore due from his estate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
r.O nf the Burlington.

ChIcago. Nov 29.-The Iease Of tI, the Burlington system ks41aS to ths G6SngS cSmpanE BqFl for ing @ toII 'tIf at og9 years was consummated al p teini riinoto, t today when papers in the case blrililst9 asI9 here The s160 00O. 900 Iowa cor poration @ s was founded for the purpose SeaS Of HiahLHs af.,us bonds now outstanding oI tne ,bn Ia various portions of the sys- tsTn Tinsn and '' which will begin to fall due in 1903.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30

posite measure which will be satisfactory to aIl. In consequence the committee of the Pan-American conference having charge of this subject will soon make its recommendation to the Pan-Amerfcan conference. It is understood that an court of claims will be given
 trial, but with restrictions limiting It's
 use to cases where the claimant can clearly show that he has exhausted every legal resource in the country
 against which the claim Is brought.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
General Alban,s Terms.

Washington. Nov. 29.-Mr. Herran. the Colombian Charge said tonight that Gen eral Alban will grant nothing short of complete equalization by the rebel forces with all their arms and ammunition to the Colombian conservatives. But 1t is understood that MT. Herran added that General Alban will give immunity to the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30

persons and private property Of those who lay down their arms, and they may be granted leave to depart on parole. They will not be permitted. however. to remove any of their military supplies from Colon and their parole will prevent their jciping any of the scattered bands of Liberals at other points.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
TAFT ORDERED HOME.
Will Try to Regain Health and
 Strength-Early Departure.

Cincinnati, Nov. 29.-The Times-star special from Washington says: '"The Seer etary of War today sent orders to Manila, ordering Governor Taft home on leave SO that he can recuperate an7 re- gain his health and strength. Governor Taft Is to leave for the United States on the first transport available as soon as he is able to embark"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
Colombian Rev ; jon is
 Nearing a : nd. VICTORY FOR ; TREATMENT
General ( gro Reported
 Killed by the Liberals.
Alban Guaranteed Life and Liberty to All Who Have Been in Arms Against the
 Government.

Washington, Nov. 29.-A cablegram has been received at the State Department from General Gudger dated Panama to- day saying that the Liberals have been defeated and that the government forces are in possession of Colon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
G. A. R. committee to Meet.

Minneapolis. Minn.. Nov, "A meet c. A. R., will be held in Chicago Decem- Der F. The selection of city for the next annual encampment will be the chief yer, Atlantic City and Washington, D. C., are the principal contestants for this
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
Operation on Taft.

Manila. Nov. 29.-The operation per formed on Governor Taft this morning was successful He expects to start for Washington December 10 to recuperate and confer with Secretary Root
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30

regiment of the First Virginia cavalry. He was seriously wounded at Perryville and Chickamauga, commanding the 18th Pennsylvania cavalry. In 1875 he was made Secretary of the Legation at St. Petersburg. resigning from the diplomatic service in 1875.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
EVERYTHING IS QUIET.

Captains of warships Deliver the City of Colon.
 Colon, Nov. 2s, il a. m.-The captains of the warships with large detachment of their respective forces are now taking over the government of Colon from the Liberals and will hand over the same later in the day to General Alban, com- mander of the Colombian government forces. Everything is quiet and orderly here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
Tronhle All Settled-

New York. Nov. 29.-The Secretary of the Panama Railroad and Steamship Company today received a cable dispatch from the agent of the company at Colon, which read as follows;
 Trouble settled"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
Killed in a Saloon.

Middlesboro, Ky, Nov. 2s.-Joe Lane to- night shot and instantly killed Lee Smith in a saloon four miles north of here The men are mountaineers and the kill ing was the result of an old grudge. Lane has not as yet been arrested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
Will Probably Be Compromised.

Mexico City Nov, 29.-The Mexican, Guatemalan and Chilean projects for the court of claims are likely to be com promised and to give birth to com
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
Marines Bound for Colon.

New York, Nov. 29-.A detail of T6 men left the marine barracks at the Brooklyn Navy yard today bound for Colon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30
Colonel Atkinson Dead.

New York, Nov. 29.-Colonel Hoffman Atkinson is dead in this city. At the outbreak of the Civil War he raised the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-30

Washington, Nov. 29.-The following is the weather forecast for Alabama; Fair and warmer Saturday; Sun day fair: southerly winds, becoming variable.