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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
FAVORS THE AMENDMENT.
Chairman TamayO of Cuban Com NIT
tee Urges AcceDtance-Havana
Strike Settled.

Havana, March 8.-The committee on
relations of the Cuban Constitutional Con-
vention. to which was referred the Platt
amendment, is made up Of three radicals,
Silva, Villauenda and Gualberto Gomez,
ard two conservatives, Tamayo and Que"
sada Tamayo, the chairman, 1t Is un-
derstood is now in favor Of accepting the
amendment in its entirety. He intends
taking a firm stand in this position and
will send a minority report to the conven-
tion IL necessary. His political influence
and position are expected to have a good
effect with the other members.
The committee held a short secret meet
ing this afternoon and appointed Senor
Gomez secretary.
Political demonstrations have ceased,
and there is absolute quetness through
out the island.
The strike has been settled. the steve
dores. lightermen and cartmen returning
TO work this afternoon. The stevedores
agreed to compromise on $3.50 American
money for day work and 81 for night
work. The Ward Line agreed to send
home the American longshoremen and to
discharge the non-union men.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
TIMBER MEN AFFECTED.
rIouSIy Interfere with the Phil
ipplne Building Room.

Manila. March S--Disappointment
among American business men here with
the limitations OF the Spooner amendment
to the army bill is increasing as its pro-
visions become better known. II Is con-
sidered to he especially unfortunate in ap-
parenty prohibiting the issuing of licen-
ses for the cutting of timber upon public
lands. IL this Interpretation proves cor
rect, IL will be bonanza for the few own
ers of private timber lands In these
islands and the beginning of building ac-
tivity in oil towns will be considerably re-
tarded
An inquiry has been cabled to Washing
ton asking whether this prohibition on
timber cutting is to be construed as IN
ciuded in the amendment. The forestry
department of the Philippines has hither-
to issued licenses for the cutting of tim
ber upon public lands for one year.
The question of the sales and apportion-
ments of land and mining rights, although
importantly affecting the growth Of bush
ness and the settlement OF Americans in
the Philippines can wait until the regular
session of Congress, but lumber IS In such
great demand to-day for building pur-
poses that It would be considered most un-
fortunate should the control of Its pro-
duction be vested in those few men who
now own timber land.
There is some talk here of sending a pc
tition to Washington for an extra ses-
sion OF Congress.
Timber cutters paid the government an
average of cents per cubic foot for tim
ber cut on government lands of which
there are to-day about 100000 acres avail
able for such cutting. About $4,000 acres
of timber land are owned privately
chiefly by the Tabacaleera Company OF
Manila.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
The CUBAN TARIFF
THE EXPORT DUTY ON TOBACCO
ABOLISHED.
TO TAKE EFFECT APRIL l.
OTHER TARIFF DUTIES REMAIN
UNCHANGED.

The Abolition Affects All Grades of
Tobacco, Including Cigars, Cigar
cites, FILLER and LeRf-NIay Cheap
en- Cost of Cigars IN This Country.
viii Mean n Loss of 81 100000 IA
Year in Revenue, which Will He
Onset by the Increased Prosperity
of the Planters.
Washington, March S.-The President
to-day issued an executive order abolish
ing the Cuban export duty on tobacco
from April / next. This action was taken
on the earnest recommendation of the Gu
ban economic commission. which recently
visited Washington, indorsed by Gen.
Wood. A previous order had been issued
fixing an export duty of so per cent. on
Cuban tobacco from April l. To-day's ac
tion removes the export duty entirely
Gen. Woods approval of the abolition
of this export duty is practically an ex-
preston OF his belief that the Cuban rev.
enues from other sources are sufficient
for the needs of the insuar government.
The original idea was that the tobacco
tax was necessary to fully meet the finan-
cial requirements of the government
The abolition of the duty affects cigars
and cigarettes, as well as tobacco in leaf,
filler or cut, all of the various classes
of tobacco, raw and manufactured, having
heretofore been subject to various rates
Of duty. That on cigars has been $.S5
per thousand; on cigarettes In boxes, 80
cents per thousand; cut tobacco, 1915 per
hundred kilos; leaf or filler tobacco, 96.S5
per hundred kilos, except that harvested
in the province of Santiago de Cuba ana
exported through the custom houses at
Santiago. Gibara or Manzanillo, which
paid 81. 20 per hundred kilos. All of these
duties are abolished under the order OF
to-day.
IT is estimated by the War Department
officials that the abrogation of the topac-
co duties will cause a loss of revenue OF
about $4,000 to $l,0O0000 per year. But
IL Is said that this loss will be more
than offset by the encouragement given
TO the planters In Cuba to increase their
production The extent of the trade at
fected by the order is very large, the to-
bacco exports amounting to about $2O,OOO,-
600 a year. OF this, by far the larger part
come to the United States. The total
value of unmanufactured tobacco export
ed within the seven months ending June
81, last. was $5.12O00O. and of this the
e,nort TO the United States amounted
to $4,S75,000.
In the same period the export of Gu
han cigars was largest to Great Britain,
the United States coming second. The
total value Of the cigar exports for the
seven months was $6,SOlOO0.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
PROGRESS OF THE BRITISH.
Country Being Swept of Supplies.
Beers Failed at Lichenburg.

Beers Failed at Lichenburg.
London, March S.-Lord Kitchener, re-
porting under date of March T. says:
"The Beers failed in their determined
attack upon Lichtenburg. Our losses, be-
were IA men killed and 20 wounded.
The Boer Gen. CelIors was killed.
"DeWets position is variously reported,
as his men are scattering through the
Orange colony Our troops marching
northward reached Petersburg to-day.
"French reports further captures of
14-pounder Creusot, with carriage and
lumber complete, and one Hotchkiss,
making a total of seven guns. The total
number of Beers known to have been
placed hors du combat since the eastern
operations began is 99."
Adding to his last report, Lord Kitch-
ener states that 1863 rifles, 24,97O rounds
of ammunition, 1873 horses, 1,24O trek
oxen, 1890 cattle, 1850 sheep, 100 wagons
and carts and large quantities of forage
have been captured without casualties in
Cape Colony.
He further reports:
Parsons found small commando
north of Aberdeen and attacked them.
Kritzingers commando yesterday enter
cd Pearston. but Gorringe turned them
out and De Lisle headed them off on the
read to Somerset East"
To-day's additions make Gen. French's
total captures in the present operations
as follows: Guns Z, rifles 7S4, rounds of
ammunition 2O4, go; horses 4,01; trek
oxen $500; cattle 2S,220; sheep 17S,7SO ana
wagons and carts 1,457.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
CONFERRED WITH KITCHENER.
Boer Leaders, Except DeWet, Ar
ranging for Peace.

London, March s.-A dispatch from
Pretoria, dated Tuesday, March 5, evil
dently held up by the censor, says Gen.
Kitchener met Gen. Botha and other
Boer leaders at Middelburg, Feb. 27, and
discussed the possibility of the termina-
tlon of hostilities
Another dispatch from Pretoria, dated
Wednesday March 8, says their meeting
has awakened deep interest. and that
there are favorable expectations as to
the probable outcome.
According to the Sun, the surrender of
Gen. Botha would have been an accom-
plished fact before now, had Gen. Kitch-
ener been in position to conclude the
terms OF surrender. When the surrender
occurs, the Sun adds 1t will Include the
surrender or entire suppression of Gen.
Dewet and will involve the termination
of the war.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
NO SECRET NEGOTIATIONS.
Washington Has Made Its senti-
mcnts Known to All the Powers


mcnts Known to All the Powers
Washington, March S.-Just to what ex-
tent our government has expressed itself
10 the other Powers regarding the atti-
lude Of Russia in respect to the occupa-
uon OF Manchuria and what, If anything,
mas been received from the British foreign
once, would not be divulged by the off,
ClaIs here tonight. Our government
u''ns it inexpedient for the Chinese to
"''Ne any Independent arrangement with
h"y foreign power while the peace nego-
u'uons are In progress at Pekin. An
,l'Ntical note conveying these sentiments
l"e been sent by the United
9'ales TO each OF the Powers
Interested in the settlement Of the
'hnllions growing out OF the Boxer
i'NpleH' The Chinese imperial govern
'oni also has been acquainted with these
,nllmonls The statement Is made very
luVely here tonight that che United
'.4tss ls hot IN secret negotiations" with
P other Power regarding China. our
'telloe IN dealing with the Chinese sit
'I'n uniformly has been 10 make
pnn the attitude of the United States
il she nations Interested and Tor this
V1'D'ae Identical notes haye been sent
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
A DEMOCRAT ELECTED.
Montana's Long Contest Closes with
the Selection of Hon. Paris
Gibson.

this morning. on the twenty-second ballot
for the day, Hon. Paris Gibson, Democrat,
of Great Falls, was elected United
States Senator for the term expiring
March 4, 1906
For almost the entire term OF the life
of the Legislature that body has been
voting daily for senator.
Mr.. Gibson is a native OF New Hamp-
shire, built the first Touring mill In Min,
neapolis, came to Montana In 1879, and m
1882 became interested in the water-power
resources at the site of the present city
of Great Falls, Of which he is called the
father. He always has been a strong
Democrat.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
BULGARIA APPREHENSIVE.
A Turkish War Cloud Appears to Re
Forming on the Macedonian
Frontier.

Sofa, Bulgaria, March s.-Increasing ap-
prehension is felt in Bulgaria at the
concentration of Turkish troops on the
Macedonian frontier Large quantities of
arms and ammunition have been secretly
imported into the vilayets of Kossovo
Uskuv and Monastir.
Two Russian officers who have recently
toured in Northern Macedonia incognito,
left last evening for St. Petersburg.
The Bulgarian government has received
sharp reminders from three of the great
Powers that 1t will be held responsible
for the preservation of order in the bor-
der districts.
Great anxiety exists i'm Albania, which
is in a state of unusual ferment.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
TO INVESTIGATE HEISTAND.
Charged with Being Head of Com
bine to COntrol Hemp Output
In PhfIfpDfneH

Washington, March 8.-The Senate Com
upon the appointment of subcommittee
to investigate the charges against Lieut..
Col. II. o. s. Heistand under the Petit
grew resolution, which recites that Heis-
tand has ben accused of being at the
head OF a combination of government Of
ficeholders to control the hemp output of
the Philippines. The subcommittee will
summon witnesses In the United States
and send for Geposttions of those not in
this country.
IT is understood that Senator Hawley
will be chairman.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
SENATOR C. |. MAGEE DEAD.
Quay's side Partner GOne-A Prom
inent and Successful PennsyI-
vaufan.

Harrisburg, Pa, March s.--Senator c. L.
Magee OF Pittsburg, editor, statesman,
evening after an Illness of more than two
years. His condition became worse last
night. He gradually grew weaker during
the night and to-day. and his end was
peaceful and calm.
tomorrow.
MIR. Magee was born in Pittsburg in 1sis.
In 1871 he was elected city treasurer, and
was reelected in 1874. He was elected
state senator in 1892 and was twice re-
elected. He was a director in numerous
Pittsburg banks, trust companies and in
surance companies and the principal own
er Of the Pittsburg Times.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
MANILA's DEATH RATE.
"a Per 1000 on Estimated PopuIa-
ton of 100000.

Fourth Infantry has captured squad
of insurgents and twelve rifles near the
town of linus, in Cavite province. twelve
miles south of Manila.
Gen. Lloyd Wheaton. commander of the
Department of Northern Luzon. reports
the troops of his department. to be in ex-
cellent health. Less than per cent. of
them are sick
The Manila Board of Health has an
nounced that on an estimated population
of 900 for the city of Manila, the an
nual death rate is "a per 1000.
Unconfrmed information coming from
native sources says that Aguinaldo is hid
ing in the province of Isabella on the
northeastern coast of Luzon Island.
American troops are scouting in that sec
tion of the country.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
MASTER OF CENTRAL ARABIA.

MabarOnk Defeats Ibu Rashfd who
Has Appealed To the sultan.
Bombay, March S.-Mabaronk, sheik Of
Koweyt, is now master of Central Arabia,
according to kilograms received by the
Times of India
Sheik Mabaronk followed up his victory
over Ibu Rashid's army by driving the
defeated army clear across Central
Arabia, seizing the city of Med and dis
posing Of Ibu Rashid, who appealed to the
Sultan to send Turkish troops from Bus
sorah to his assistance. Ibu Rashd
threatens to stop the overland pilgrim
ages to Mecca If he is not helped by Tur-
KEY.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
Yesterdays NOMINATIONS.
Ernest A. Mann of Florida Appoint
ed Consul at BresIavv.

washington, March s.-The President to-
dey sent the following nominations to the
Senate. all except Mr. Stone being con-
firmed Immediately:
Ernest A. Mann Of Florida, TO be con-
sui at Breslau, Germany.
Ormond stone of Charlottesville, Va, TO
ne a member OF the board of visitors 40
the naval observatory.
Lieutenant colonels 10 be colonies, H..
s. A.: Infantry-Stephen p. Jocelynp
Twenty-nfth; Charles Keller, Twenty-sec-
.ond; william +. Spurgin. Sixteenth
charles A. Coslidge, Ninth; Charles A.
Dempsey. Inmti william y. Dougherty'
seventh. cavalry. william W. Wallace
second.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
THE VICTORIAN ORDER.
Several Decorations Distributed by
King Edward.

London. March S.-Sir Thomas Upton
has been sazetted a knight commander OF
the Victorian order.
Lieut. Col. steele of Stathcona's Horse,
has been appointed 20 the fourth class OF
the Victorian order.
The King Of Greece and tho crown
prince OF Denmark have received the hon
orary grand cross Of the Victorian order.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09

A Plan Submitted That Seems to BE
on the Right Line.

Shanghai, March S-An article in the
China Gazette published to-day says that
Viceroy Liu Kun vi has submitted a
memorial to the throne in favor of re-
form on the following basis:
The establishment of a permanent con-
stitution; complete change in the edu-
cational system; the selection of only
qualified men for the civil service; the
creation of an army by conscription; the
adoption of systematic scheme of
finance; the establishment of an imperial
bank, empowered to issue notes that
shall be current throughout China; the
enactment of laws to encourage the es-
tablishment of newspapers, and the re-
moval of the present distinction between
Chinese and Manchus.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
THE FRENCH DEPUTIES.
Bill for Export bounty on Flour
Defeated.

Paris, March s.-The Senate to-day,
after several days discussion rejected by
a vote of 176 TO 103, a bill introduced by
the agriculturalists, the effect Of which
would have been to create an export
bounty Of Z francs per quintal upon
wheat and -four.
The Chamber of Deputies discussed an
Interpolation by NJ. Antido Boyer, Rad
cal Socialist, concerning the Monceau
mining strike.
NJ. Boyer demanded that the govern
ment should intervene 20 put pressure
upon the mining companies.
Several opposition speakers protested
against the attitude of the government
regarding strikes generally.
The chamber adopted vote OF conf
dence in the government by vote of SO6
TO 234.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
NO MORE EXPEDITIONS.
French Inform Won Valdersee That
They VIII Not Take Part.

Pekin, March S.-The French have un-
officially notified Count Won Waldersee
that they will send no more expeditions
into the country, unless circumstances alb
solutely compel, and that they will also
withdraw their outposts beyond Pao Ting
Flu.
Mr. Rockhill, at the meeting of the min
listers of the Powers, tomorrow, will pro-
pose that meetings be held hereafter
daily, in order to carry the business
through.
Lii Hung Chang says the return of the
Temples of Heaven and Agriculture 10
the Chinese is absolutely necessary be-
fore the dignity of the court will permit
it to come back to Pekin.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09

Bilbao. Spain. March S-rho British
steamer Avlona, Capt. Lennox, has been
wrecked ~ the Bilbao breakwatcr. All
on board were lost
sho waF Of l,ll0 tons net register 2A
feet long. 9is feet beam and 70 feet deep.
She WIS builf ~ Dundee in 1870. nnd HdH
owned by the AYlona sicamehly coDnsny
Of Ar
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
LONDON REPORT DENIED.
No Threatening Note Addressed to
Danish Government.

Washington, March San emphatic de-
statement published in a London newspa-
per that the United States government
has addressed a note almost threatening
IN tone" to the Danish government, de-
claring that It will not permit q transfer
OF the Danish West Indies 10 any foreign
power.
The Danish government knows precisely
the amount OF money the executive branch
OF the United States government is willing
10 pay for the Islands, provided the assent
ol Congress can be obtained.
When the Danish cabinet is willing 10
accept the prices offered. treaty will be
speedily arranged for submission 10 Con-
gFeae a. ns next session.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
THE CUBAN TARIFF REMAINS.
Until Revision by Proposed Tarih
Commission Becomes Operative.

Washington, March Sit was ANNOUNCE
cd at the War Department that the Sec
retary of war has decided that all pro-
visions of the present Cuban tariff, un-
less amended by proper authority, shall
remain in effect until the proposed revis-
ion bv the Havana commission becomes
operative. This also applies to paragraph
2lS which admits railroad material 10
roads actually building and for planters
use at a duty of 10 per cent This spe-
cially low rate was to have ceased at the
end of the present month. 1t is now con-
tinued indefinitely. The tariff as whole
was to continue in force until June 10,
next. 1t likewise is to continue indeh-
uitely.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
Emperor Kwang Hsu Opposed 1t.

London, March 9-"Emperor Kwang
lHsu opposed the Russo-Chinese agreement
as to Manchuria," says the Pekn cor
respondent of the Daily Express. land
has instructed Ii Hung Chang to refer
Russia to the other Powers"
Liu Kun vi. the viceroy of Nankin has
appealed to Great Britain, Japan and the
United States, according TO the Shanghai
correspondent of the Daily Express, to as
sist China to resist Russia's designs IN
Manchuria.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
A KENTUCKY SHOOTING.
Small AHray Between Garrard and
White Factions.

Manchester KY, March s.-While sew
eral members of the Garrard faction were
in Attorney Cash's office yesterday after
noon filing bail bonds for four friends.
shotgun was fired apparently from the
Court House. nearby, and slightly wound
ed several OF those present.
The Garrards thought the White fac
tion instigated the shooting. They rush.
ed out, shooting right and left, and fired
over a hundred Shots principally in the
direction of the Court House.
Stephen Spurlock and Edward Garrard
were slightly wounded
Fearing a second attack. the sheriff
swore in deputies, and the four prisoners
were removed to the London Jail.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
HAD a RouGH EXPERIENCE.
Schooner Henry w. Cramp From
Boston Arrives st Norfolk.

Norfolk. Va, March s.--The schooner
Henry W. cramp. Capt. Babbiit, four
weeks out from Boston, arrived here 90
day The cramp met The resent gales
and had very rough experience on the
outside Sho was blown many mi'ef ONT
of her course. Tho Schooner. which ~
Aght. Hill proceed 10 Hsiiimors.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
n. DERoULEDE's INSULTS.
Have Aroused Duke of Orleans to the
Fighting Pitch.

Brussels, March s-LaReforme says the
Duke Of Orleans is going to Brussels to
act as one OF the seconds OF M. Andre
Buffet in the expected duel with NJ. Paul
Deroulede.
The Rome correspondent Of the Etoile
Beige says the Duke Of orleans has de-
clared that he will himself provoke NJ
Deroulede as he considers the epithet
royal liar" a personal insult.
According TO the same authority the
Duke telegraphed NJ. Buffet asking 10 re-
place him IA the encounter, and. nOtwith-
standing NJ Bunets refusal, he intends TO
ponsist In this resolution
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
THE COMMITTEES WILL STAND.
Republican Senatorial Conference
Decides Not to ReOrRanize.

Washington, March s.-The Republican
Senatorial Conference to-day decided not
to reorganize the committees at this ses-
sion. Two resolution one by Mr.. Mason
providing for immediate reorganization OF
the committees, and another by Mr.. For
aker, for a committee to consider the
basis of reorganization, were voted down
by large maJorities. This defers all ac-
tion untn the December session.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09

London. March 9-Tho Morning Post
and the Daily Express publish dispatches
from C0penhasen declaring that the ne
g0tlations between the United states and
Denmark for the purchase Of che Danish
West Indies have been definitely broken
an.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09

to them when matters of great import
ance We're under consideration. At the
same time the intima ton is conveyed that
the London dispatches on the subject
are overdrawn.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
Docrs Occupied Mnrnisburg.

Cradock, Cape Colony. Thursday, March
IA force of 800 Beers occupied Marais-
burg yesterday evening without opposi-
tion. There were no British troops there
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09

declaring that Gen. Botha cannot act for
the Orange Free State. and that, in any
case, no terms are possible unless Lord
Kitchener is prepared TO discuss inde-
pendence.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
noers Captured seventeen scouts.

Cape Town, March S.-Three hundred
Beers surrounded fifty of Driscolrs scouts
March at a kraal near Dooernberg. The
scouts held out for a day and night before
relief reached them.
The Beers captured seventeen.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
rhe nnIc odd OrIenn. Zoo Pre.Ious

Paris. March IN Andre Buffet de-
nies the report that the Duke of Orleans
will act ns one Of his seconds and asserts
% the question.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09

Lorenzo Marques, March Seen. Kitch-
ener has granted Gen. Botha a seven
days armistice, to enable him to confer
with the other generals.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
The Russo-Chinese convention.

London, March S.-The text of the Rus
so-Chinese convention concerning Man
churia has been received here. 1t confirms
the accuracy of the forecast cabled to the
Associated Press Feb. 28
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-09
neMvy GaIe In IsnEIlsh Channel.

Paris. March s-.A heavy gale is sweep.
Ing the English channel A three-maate1
schooner has bocn wrecked on che RO-
ahardo rocks. near Bfest. 10 - believed
her crew periEhed