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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04
WHAT WILL THE PRESIDENT DO
Secretary Root Withholds the Lawshe
Report From the Senate.

Washington, December 31.-There is
likely to be some delay on the part of
the executive in complying with the
terms of a resolution introduced by
Senator Bacon, and adopted on the 10Th
instant, directing the secretary of war
to transmit to the senate the report of
Abraham l.. Dawshe. auditor of Cuba,
giving in detail the result of his inves-
LEGATIONS, made under direction of the
war department, into the receipts and
expenditures of the Cuban funds.
Secretary Root has transmitted the
report to President Mckinley with a
statement of his opinion that It's pub
LEGATION at this time would be incom-
patible with public interests. Several
criminal prosecutions are underway as
d result of h discoveries made by
Auditor Lawshe in connection with the
administration OF Cuban affairs and
secretary of war regards it as mad
visable to publish to the world the
data upon which these proceedings are
based. pending their judicial determi-
nation.
The situation raises an extremely
interesting question which is left for
the settlement OF the president. The
enate in unqualified terms directs
the secretary of war to transmit the
Lawshe report to that body and the
secretary has referred the matter to
the president with a statement that he
does not think the resolution should be
complied with at the present time, or
the ground that such action would be
prejudicial to the public interests.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04
RUSSELL AND COOK LEAD
In Public Opinion for the Chief Jus
ticeship- Great differentiation b
Taxation of the Atlantic Coas Line
Especial to the Messenger.)


Raleigh, n. c., December Silt ap-
pears to be the opinion tonight that
Charles A. Cook will be appointed
chief justice. He was at the executive
office today and tonight. 1t Is said
that Associate Justice Furches has
said he would not accept the chief JUS
ticeship If rendered him. The gov
ernor said today he intended to APP
point a republican lawyer east Of
Greensboro. An official at the capitol
gave some pretty broad hints this
morning that Judge Undertake was
the man.
The latest news tonight as to the
chief Justiceship is that Governor Rus
sell or Cook will De the appointee. There
are significant hints hat the a de-
sires Russell, and nat he is in the
lead. Some officials say there will be
developments tomorrow.
Two republicans say late tonight that
the odds are 10 to 1 that Russell will
be chief justice.
The capitol was closed today and the
flags placed at half staff as a mark of
respect to the emo of Chief JUS
tice Faircloth.
1t is learned tonight that the state
will have the o and records of the
Atlantic Coast Line before Standing
Master Shepherd Wednesday. 1t is ex-
pected there will be some lively devel-
opments, as the state claims that the
property assessed at 81, 000, 900 is now
worth $25, 900, 900.
Governor Russell and other who
went to Goldsboro returned this after
noo They found it 1mpracticable to
go to LAGRANGE, where Chief Justice
Faircloth was buried.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04
A Night OfTerrOr.

Awful anxiety was felt for the
widow of the brave General Burnham,
Of Machias, Me-, when the doctors said
she could not live till morning" writes
Mrs. S. H. Lincoln, who attended her
that fearful night. "All thought she
must soon die from Pneumonia, but
she begged for DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry, saying it had more than once saved
her life, and had cured her of Consump-
|tion. After three small doses she slept
all night, and it's further use complete
|ly cured her." This marvellous medi-
cine is guaranteed to cure all Throat,
Chest and Lung Diseases. Only SOC
and $1.00. Trial bottles free at r. r.
|Bellamy's.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04
AN ARMIsTICE WITH CHINA
The Announcement of It's Declaration
Puzzles the State Department

London, December 3f.-A dispatch to
The Pail Mall Gazette from Pekin,
dated Sunday. December Both. says an
armistice has been proclaimed.
Washington, December 31.-The Off
Gals here are puzzled to account for
the announcement of this armistice
before the Chinese answer, which ask
ed for it, had been received by the
ministere ait Pekfn, for they assume
that that answer was not received I'M
til last night. However. it is suggested
that the rather vigorous expressions of
dissatisfaction by some OF the powers
at the prosecution of these military
raids upon Chinese. who are showing
NO disposition to attack foreigners,
may at last nave had some effect. The
state department has sent a strong in
Struction to Minister Conger, directly
in line with the Chinese request for
suspension of military excursions. Ii
Is not an armistice technically speak
ing that is looked for now blu merely
a suspension Of military activity.
Were the powers formally to consent
to an armiStice they would thereby
commit themselves to a recognition Of
the existence of actual war with Chi
ma, and there are strong reasons why
such a committal should be avoided if
possible.
The department. of state has received
a dispatch from Minister Conger at
Pekn, dated December Both,
ing hat the Chinese plenipotentiaries
have notified the representatives OF the
powers that the emperor DEGREES the
acceptance of heir demands as a
whole, and Prince Ching requests a
further conference. They also desire
that military excursions to the inte-
rior should cease.
1t is well known that this last re-
quest is in accordance with the views
of the president.
In diplomatic quarters the accept
ance given by the Chinese ENJOYS is re-
garded as a most ingenious stroke of
diplomacy. Among diplomatic officials
1t is said that this is not an uncondi-
tional acceptance, although it is such
a concurrence in the general principles
OF the note that the powers cannot
we'll set it aside. 1t appears to be di-
'i~rrevocable" and securing more def
mite and, if possible, more moderate
conditions on some of the points in
VOWED. 1t is not clear whether the en-
voys will sign the first note and then
ask for negotiations, or endeavor to
amelorate the terms before the final
signatures are affixed. In any event,
1T is felt that the graver features of the
trouble are overcome by the submits
Sive attitude of the emperor, and but
little remains now. out to perfect the
details of the peace treaty on the gen
eral lines heretofore laid down.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04
An Old Land Suit Renewed

Tampa, Fla, December 31.-Suit was
filed here this morning by the Hockey
heirs for possession of the old govern-
ment reservation, valued now at more
than $500, 900. This property has been
fought for in all the courts in this
state and the United States circuit
court and has been twice passed upon
by the secretary of the interior at
Washington. This fight has covered a
period of twenty e and was settled
in favor of the persons now in posses
sion, Today the Hockey heirs entered
a new suit. Parties to the suit some
twenty of them, are scattered through
ut New York, Virginia and California.
They claim that h original grant was
to their grandparents and they are
the rightful heirs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04
Charged With Fraud

New Orleans. December 3f.-George
d'Essauer, who was arrested here under
the name of DR.. earle, appeared in
court today and admitted his identity
He declared there is no charge pending
against him in Chicago and that he is
entitled to his freedom. He was held
to await further advices from Chicago,
where he was charged, several months
ago., with having disposed of worthless
bonds, but when arrested later in Lon
don was released, owing to lack of
prosecution.
Later the following dispatch came
from Chief of Police Kipley of Chi
cago:
Hold George d'Essauer. Will SEND
officer and man to identify him. He is
wanted here badly"
DEssauer was greatly surprised
when shown the dispatch and said he
would not go back without a fight.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04
The Scorpion Ordered to LaGuyra.

Washington, December 31.-The navy
department has ordered the Scorpion
to proceed at once to LaGuyra, Vene-
|zuela, to replace the Hartford at that
post.
The dispatch of the gunboat is due to
the troubles growing put Of asphalt
concessions and the purpose to afford
all due protection to American life and
property, should either become endan-
|gered. At the same time the relief OF
the Hartford will permit that ship to
lgo to Port of Spain in the near vicinity,
land exchange crews with the cruiser
Buffalo, which arrived there today en-
route to Manila. No serious signifi-
canoe is attached by naval officials to
the dispatch of the Scorpion.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04
KIMBERLEY ISOLATED.


~Cradedock, Cape Colony, Friday, De-
cember 2S.-Kimberley is almost iso-
lated by Boer raiders. No mails have
reached there from December 18th to
December 25th. Provisions are at FAM
inc prices. The military took charge
of ali the foodstufs December END.
The Leinste regiment. commanded by
Major Barry, had a skirmish lasting
four hours, with the Beers at Dreifon-
tein, December 9th. suffering slight
losses. The Beers at Getuk captured .
convoy of twenty-five wagons on
Christmas eve.
London, December 29.-General Kitch-
ener, telegraphing from Pretoria under
date Of Friday, December 18th, sends
a summary OF the number Of attacks
made by the Beers at various points.
The only important incident was an at
tack On a baggage column near Grey
lingstad. A company with a pompom
made a sortie from Greylingstad and
drove of the Beers. Captains Radcliffe
n Harvest were wounded, eight men
were killed, twenty-seven were wound
ed n twenty were reported missing
Bloemfontein, Friday, December g.
n British have reoccupied Ficks-
burg. which for some time had been
In the hands Of the Beers.
1 LONDON bFIEmDFr ot.-IaSI nights
cable dispatches from South Africa add
little or nothing to the information
concerning the situation. though the
general trend of events seems to show
that b British are r~egaining the
ground recently lost. A special from
Naauwpoort. Dated December 18th. re-
ports that Coloaei de Lisie defeated
Hertzog. eighteen milese west OF Deaar.
capturing a number Of wagon and
releasing the prisoners captured at
PhiHipStown. Lieutenant Col5nel
Grenfel forced back Kritzinger towards
V~enteerstad- Both Commands are Ii
a desperate plight and probably will
Y recross the Orange river
II Is creditably reported. according
TO a dispatch from New Castle. De-
cember 18th. that Louis Botha has in
formed -Com:nandant Spruight thai.
Kruger has sent word that b burgh-
ers must lay down their arms or con-
tinue fighting on their own ccount. as
no support from Europe a be expect
ed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04
AN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE
Between the President and ~ecretar
Root on the Army situation

Washington, December 31.-Secretary
with President Mckinley today. at
which they reviewed in detail the army
situation. They We're together oven
an hour and a half. So important was
the conference that the president sen
out word that he could not be dis
turbed, and several senators and rep
resentatives who had called grew
tired waiting and left. When Sec
rotary Root departed he was very
uncommunicative. Beyond saying that
the president and he had gone over the
entire situation, not only in China and
the Philippines, but in Cuba and Porto
Rico. he declined to make any state
mSnt.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04
The Army Bill In the Senate

washington, December Ex-senator
Hawley, chairman Of the military COM
lmittee of the senate, a a talk with
tine president today about the situation
lof the army bill in the upper house. The
senator told the president that he did
mot anticipate a prolonged contest in
1.-THE senate. He will 60 ahead with the
bill as soon as the senate
on Thursday and unless undue opposi-
ltion develops will not ask the friends OF
the ship subsidy bill to give priority
to his measure. The senator expressed
perfect confidence that there would be
mo hlibuster against the army bill.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04
THE STATE EXPENDITURES
Enormous ~ncrea In the Last TWEEN.
ty-Three Years.
Especial to the Messenger

Raleigh, n. c., December 31.-The re-
an enormous increase OF expenditures
in the past twenty-three years. Dur
ing h five years beginning in 1877 the
average was only 1904. 900 annually,
while during the five years beginning
in 1895 the average was $1,4O0, 600, or
two and a third times more.
The state deb at this date is $751;
900, 4 per cent, and 81. zoe 1000 6 per
cent. Bonds not yet sent in for ex-
change call for s21S. 900 in 4 per cents,
but it is hardly probable man, of these
will ever be sent in.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04
The Labor Commissioners Report.

IOpECIdI 10 I1t MtSStHSET-J
Raleigh, N. c., December 31.-The re-
port of State Labor Commissioner
Lacy as to trades says "a per cent of
the replies received from representa-
tives of 10000 mechanics in North Caro-
lima report increase of wages over last
year; A per cent work over time; rs
per cent report cost of living increas-
ed; IS per CEN of adults and SO per
cent of apprentices read and write.
The average number of hours work
daily is 1919: nearly all favor a 9h
hour day established by law; 81 per
cen favor indentured apprenticeship;
IS per cent report improvement in edu-
cation; 95 per CEN favor compulsory
education; 65 per cent report financial
condition good.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04
The Shin Subsidy Bill

Atlanta, Ca. December Ex-senator
A. S. Clay, who returns to Washington
Wednesday, said today that he did
not think the ship subsidy bill would
pass at this session of congress. IF
the bill is ever brought to a vote"
said the senator. 1T viii go through,
but a strong effort will be made to
keep the matter Off and we hope to
succeed. I do not think there will be
Ian extra session."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04

London, December 31.-The fears of
further failures in connection with the
collapse OF the London and Globe FL
nance Corporation, limited. We're not
realized up to / O'Clock this afternoon
and the whole tone of the stock ex-
change steadied. in consequence. ard
the Americans were marked up ".
Later. three failures were announced,
o OF Thomas s.. Egan. a jobber, G..
W. Barber, and Fitzgerald & Co., all
coaneoted with h West Australian
market.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04

New York, December 2S.-An excit-
ing train rae across the country to
catch the steamer Campania before
leaving for Liverpool was successfully
made. the New York Central train
reaching this city in time TO make con
nection with the Campania before her
departure today. The train carried
the New Zealand and Australian mails.
some OF which are of an important
official character.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04

Berlin, December 29.-An imperial
aider dated December 18th commands
Prince Henry. of Prussia. brother of
Emperor William, to repair to Berlin
by January LIST, and remain at the
capital for some time. with the view
of attaining a more intimate knowl-
edge of the state of affairs. His mai
|esty desires that. while at the capital.
Prince Henry shall maintain close
touch with the foreign office.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04
A Monster Devil FIsh

Destroying its victim, is type OF
Constipation. The power of this muir
derous malady is felt on organs and
nerves and muscles n brain. There's
no health till it's overcome. But DR.
Kings New Life Pills are a safe and
certain cure. Best in the world fol
Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels
Only Is cents at r. r. Bellamy's.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04
A Blizzard I'm Colorado

Walsenberg. Colo. December 2S.-
IA blizzard has been raging here the
past thirty-six hours. Fears are ex-
for the safety OF the miners
who are working on the Corando and
|other mines on Mount Blanco. They
are penred in at an altitude of 1000
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04
A Russfan Tramp steamer

Norfolk, Va, December 29.-The
steamship Heros, the first Russian
tramp steamer ever in this port, arriv-
ed at Lamberts Point last evening
from Port Tampa, Fla, for bunkerc coal.
She sailed this morning for Stettin,
Germany.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04

Work Il begun ON the Brunswick
and Birmingham railway.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-06-15
HANDICAP
FOR TODAY
Weller is Asked to
Donate Pounds
of Weight.
PROBABLE WINNERS.

Today is getaway day at the tra<k.
and after the seventh race the curtains
falls on the meeting
The races and entries for today are-
One and one-sixteenth miles hurdzx
race. free for all, four hurdles; purse ;lH-
Merrirs Force. Dixie Land, Watossa.
2. Six furlongs dash, free for all: purse
800 Mollie Connors, yirgie A, GartsV-
line, Racery.
g. ala class, trotting and pacing, best
three heats in five; purse 500. wayboS,
Mosquito, Tom Ryder, Los Angeles
4 One mile dash. Hawaiian bred; purse
$50 Gaiety Girl, Amarino Albert H
a maranth
. Consolation race, one mile, for nor
winners at this meet; purse 500 Entries
close at post.
ter miles handicap, free for ALL weights
to be announced the previous evening
purse 800 Billy McCluskey lis, Carter
line 1o2, Aggravation 1o3, Weller rRs
Defender SO. Lady Amanda 7S
Z. Pony race, one-half mile DASH four
teen hands or under; purse SIS. Eileen.
LoFilaulii, Hakulani, unknown, Minnie
The card is one of exceptional excel
lence and should draw a large crowd.
DIXIE LAND is the best jumper anG
should take the first race.
MOLLY CONNORS win be bad to bea-
in the second
WAYBOY has hard game in Tom Ry-
der and Mosquito, but should about LAND
AMARANTH has shown herself to be
a good mare and should barely defeat
Agnarino.
WELLER is giving away lots Of weight
ia the handicap, but sEou.S win II ne
can beat Aggravation a twenty-six
pounds the worst of the weights
The pony race lies between Eileen and
MINNIE. The latter is q silifty mara
and has speed enough to win
Racing starts at 1:98 p. m
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-06-15

two lengths ahead of Virgie A. which de-
feated Racery for show money by four
lengths. Virgie A was fssvorite al 1913 20
20 against any horse named TO beat her.
THE MILE
Aggravatioa was slight favorite over
General Cronje and both horses were
literally supported. Cronje led by three
parts Of a length at the quarter and had
increased h.s advantage to an open
length at thu half mile pole The mare
closed Up a little at the five furiongs
pole, but -an as if stale and trailed the
General TO the wire. arriving a length
and a half TOO late Time las "a.
GENTIEAAN'S DRIVING RACE.
w. ". Wov6 was the choice Wait-a-
Little, driven by Chris Holt. led TO the
quarter, when " ood joined him, and they
stayed neck and neck 70 the five-eighths
where Wood trcke badly and allowed
wait-a-Ilttle To secure a big lead, ana
Walter p 10 take second position This
he kept until the wire was reached. sue
cumbing to Wa5t-a-Idttle and taking sec
ond honors from the fast-coming Woods,
which. but for his break. would have
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-06-15

" iIIIItI UdIHtL y! NaIaIan.
Time 2:25, 2:25 II, Winner w Lucas
b. m aged. by Carl Nutwood-
Edna @ in hobbies Artte " stale Net
tie rs driver not looking for floral horse
shoes yesterday
Five furIongs dash free for all: purse
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-06-15
LOCALS ON THE
DIAMOND TO-DAY

Oahu College will line Up as follows
in today's game with Kamehameha: Cas-
he pitcher Perry. catcher: a MarcaI-
limo. first base: j Marcallino, second
base; Williamson. short stop; Myers,
third base: Robinson. right field; smythe
center field Hapai. left field: Campbell
substitute
The game Will be played on the Kane
hameha campus. commencing at 2:30
p. N.
Each nine has two wins 10 its credit
and today's game win decide the inter
scholastic championship.
The Craven stakes at Epson was won
by Richard Croker's Scotchman Il The
woodcote stakes Of $500 for 2-year-olds
was won by r. s. Siever's Sceptre. a
American Jockeys Won six out OF seven
races at tbe opening Of the EPSON car
nival
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-06-15

won. Lustre was fourth. Los Angeles
,rlle. lu in the first eighth Time
-
TIE CRITERIoE. CUP.
L was 20 70 - on We..er-that was all
Lady Amanda cut ont the pace at the
start, but had dropped back TO second
place, two lengths behind Weller, first
time passing the stand At the quarter
Weller was d couple lengths in front Of
the Hilo horse ard had gained two more
lengths at the half Lady Amanda was
hopelessly beaten SO they ran TO the
finish. Weller again demonstrating his
immense superiority. ry packing I27
pounds to victory in the excellent time
of 2.ss
SUMMARY
KAPIoI-A&I PARK June, 18th. 1901
Weather fine. ira X. fast
Haif-mne dash Hawaiian bred; purse
800:
Amyethyst. If Observation-Disclosures Ross l
Gaiety Girl, 1l9 -......-..-... Piggott ?
Albert H, i24 Observation-Disclosures. Thomas 3
Time 81 BAD start Winner trained
by Sylvia v-oE easily by i've lengths