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The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
SESSION OF THE ENJOYS.
The Names of the Twelve and Their
Grimes.


Pelxin, Feb. Sat the meeting of the
foreign ministers and Chinese plenipoten-
tiaries to-day, the entire proceedings were
conducted orally, no writings being pre-
sented to the Chinese. A formal indict,
meut against the twelve officials, whose
punis shment had been demanded by the
Powers was read. however, though Kang
VI and Lii Ping Heng are dead. The Off
cials whose punishment has been demand
ed, are:
Prince Chuang, commander-in-chief of
the Boxers, who had a large share in the
responsibility for promises of-rewards OF
Atty taels for the capture of foreigners,
and the death of persons protecting them.
Prince Tuan, the principal instigator of
the troubles into which he dragged the
Chinese government.
Duke Ian, vice president of the police,
who was accessory to the giving of or
ders for the capture of foreigners and
was the first to open the gates of the
city to the Boxers.
Ying Men, criminal accomplice of
Prince Chuang and Duke Ian in their
Vaccinations.
Kang vi, one of the instigators and
counsellors of the Boxers who always
protected them.
Chaos Su Kiam, a member of the Grand
Council and also minister of justice, VINO
was one of the leaders against the for
cigners.
Yu Hsien, who reorganized the Boxers
was the cruel author of the massacres in
the Shan 81 province and assassinated
with his own hand foreigners and mis-
sionaries.
Gen. Tung Fuh Slang, who with Prince
Tuan carried out in Pekin the plans
against the foreigners and who command
ed the attacks on the legations and che
soldiers who assa ssinated the japanese
chancellor.
Ii Ping Heng, who influenced recogni-
ton of the Boxers as loyal and patriotic
men.
hsu Tung, most hostile to foreigners.
accomplce of the Boxers and tutor 20
the Heir Apparent.
Hsu Cheng Yu, who has the same re-
sponsibility XIII Su, minister at the rites
of service of the Boxers.
The ministers then announced that these
personages all deserved death. When this
question Is settled the foreign plenipo-
tentiaries will have to indicate who, to
their knowledge, committed crimes in the
provinces, punishment, for which Will
have to be inflicted.
They will also present to the Chinese,
In order to prevent mlSulluerstanulhS, tHe
text of the edict referred to in Article 10
of the collective note, before its publica
tion.
The ministers definitely decided, at a
meeting held tonight to demand the inn
position Of the death penalty upon all
twelve of the Chinese officials named in
the list submitted, including those who
are dead, on account of the moral effect
upon the Chinese.
The sentence on the living must be in
hicted except in the cases OF Prince Tudi
ard Duke Ian, which the Emperor may
commute to hanishment to Turkestan.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
CHAnLEsToN's WATER sUPPLY.
An OHer of 5,OOO,O0O Gallons DAILY
for S3O,OOO Annually.

Charleston, S. c., Feb. 6.--The Charles
ton Waterworks Company. has offered
to supply the city with 100000 gallons OF
water daily at an annual rental of $780,,
900. The city has been struggling 70:
months to arrange for a larger water
supply and the proposition made to-day
will doubtless receive careful attention
from the city authorities.
1t will be remembered that the people
voted on a constitutional amendment last
fall which looked to, allowing Charleston
TO issue bonds for the purpose of bring
ing water here from the Edsto river The
vote, however. was cast on a clause OF
the constitution which had nothing to do
with the subject, and there is some doubt
as 20 whether the issue of bonds can be
legally made. The matter is now receiv-
ing the attention of the lawyers.
The proposition from the Charleston
waterworks company removes any doubt
that the city can have an ample water
supply ii IL wants one, within twelve
months.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
CLOSED, THEN OPENED.
Faith With Omcers-Nrs. Nation
Has Some Plans, However.

nus EOuAG AAHAss AO"CNCAs
Topeka, Kan, Feb 6.-Topeka joints
were closed to-day, aside from a few
side doors, and the keepers have promised
the city and county officials that they
will get rid Of their stocks of liquors. But
tonight they are as wide open as ever.
Chief of Police Stahl and Sheriff Cook
had gone from place to place last night.
warning the joint keepers that they must
close their places and keep them closed,
and all gave their word that they would
sell no more liquor.
Mrs. Nation announces that she has
some plans for future action which will
make the joint keepers remember that
she is still in the city, but she does not
divulge them.
Mrs. Nation spent most of the day to-
day in visiting the different jails of the
city in praying and talking with the in
mates.
Some of them sobbed while she shouted
to them to live better lives, and many
of them promised that in the future they
would not drink liquor. The Home De-
tenders, which is the organization formed
by Mrs. Nation, held another secret meet
ing to-day, to which no one but members
with the password were admitted.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
THE CUBAN DISCUSSION.
New Constitution VIII HIVE Been
Well Debated.

Havana, Feb. 6.-The Cuban constitu-
tional convention continued to-day the dis
cussion Of the provincial form of govern
ment. Senor Giberga made another sho. t
speech, showing the danger of giving the
provinces full autonomy, especially in the
matter OF loans.
Many amendments were offered, and the
likelihood Is that the discussion reg rd-
ing provincial government will continue
for some days.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
THE PLANT MILLIONS.
Morton u. Plant on the stand All
Day Yesterday.

New York. Feb. 6.-Morton B. Plant,
SON Of Henry Bradley Plant, was on the
witness stand all day before Justice
Ioventritt in. the Supreme Court to-day
telling his side of the story IN the legal
fight for possession Of the Pant millions.
Mr.. Plant testified that he was agree
able to the action of the executors of the
Will of his fatser towards ha ing the VIII
probated in Connect cut. This was des-
pite the fact that under the will Mr.
Plant only gets an annual income OF $50 .
600 whereas II the will comes under the
iurisdlct on Of the New York courts and
is declared invalid as II is generally be-
lIeved II Will be, Mr.. Plant VIII get two
thirds Of the estate. which l. valued at
at least Sl7OOo,0o0
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
CHARLEsTONIANs DELIGHTED.
Satisfied That Naval station Matter
Is Settled.

Charleston, S. c., Feb. 6.-Members OF
the special delegation that was sent to
Washington to present Charleston's side
Of the naval station matter, returned TO
the city this morning highly delighted
with the result Of the hearing before the
Senate committee. They are confident
that the matter is now settled once and
for all and that work at the site of the
naval station here will begin at once.
There is still some discussion as TO the
exact price to be paid for the Lawton
land but It Is settled that the govern
ment will pay $4,000 and that the city
will make up the rest. The $4,000 which
the city Is TO get for Chicora Park Will
he expended In this way.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
CRITICISM FROM BULLER.

Lack of Initiative on Part of Com
manders in south Africa.
London, Feb. 6-In a memorandum is
sued to the troops under his command at
Aldershot, Gen. Butler, referring to the
British army in South Africa, criticises
the lack of initiative and independence
of action shown by subordinate command
ers and refers to the independent, intel
ligent action on the part of the rank ana
file AS regards artillery he says too
much drill was introduced on the battle
field in many cases the action of bat
terles being paralyzed by awaiting the or
ders of a brigade or division commander,
many favorable opportunities being there
by missed
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
BIG BLAZE IN HAVANA.
Lumber Yard and Houses Destroyed
with Heavy Loss.

Havana. Feb ca lumber yard, saw
mill and fourteen houses in the western
part of Havana. near Eel Cerro, have been
destroyed by fire, with a total loss of
$4,000. The mill and yard. the property
of Pedro Estranillo, show a loss of $780,
900, against which there Is insurance to
the amount of $4,000. A number of per-
sons were injured, most OF them firemen.
The flames were under control at 8 o'clock
this evening.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
WORE MEN FOR KITCHENER
Thirty Thousand Mounted Troops to
Reinforce Kitchener.

London, Feb. THE following an
pouucement has been issued by the war
office:
In view Of the recent Boer activity i'll
various directions, the government has
decided. in addition 10 the large forces
recently equipped locally in South Afrl'
"a. to reinforce Lord Kitchener by 10000
mounted troops beyond those already
landed in Cape Colony. Recruiting for the
Imperial Yeomanry has proceeded So
rapidly that it is anticipated ten thou
sand will shortly be available.
THE remainder of the force will be
made up of cavalry and mounted infan-
try from the home establishment. The
enlistment of volunteers to replace those
that have already served year in South
Africa is also being proceeded with. Ar
rangements have been made for the
prompt equipment and transportation OF
the force. The first consignment will
leave on the Aurania, Feb. 8"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
JUDGE BARTLETrs CONDITION.
Is Desperately Ill. but His Physician
Holds Out Hopes.

Holds Out Hopes.
Washington, D. c., Feb. 6.-Judge Bart
lett's physicians continue to hold out
hopes for his recovery though they do
not attempt to conceal the fact that he is
desperately i'll.
DR.. Johnston said this evening that his
patient is slightly better to-day than he
was Yesterday and that the progress of
the congestion seems to have been ar
rested The Judge is, however, dellrious
most of the time.
Hon. Washington Dessau and Senator
Roland Ellis reached here last night ana
DR.. Charles H. Hill of Macon, Juoge
Bartlett's family physician, came to-
night. The Georgia colony, which Is
watching over the sick man with much
solicitude, is more hopeful tonight than
they have been at any time during the
past two days, but it is by no means GER
tain that the improvement, which Is
slight. will be permanent.
Mr.. Henry Revill of Meriwether county
is among the Georgians in the city.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07

Johannesburg, Feb. 6.-The Governor
has issued a notice that on an alarm sig
nal of three siren boots from any mine
all civilians must Immediately get in
doors, wherever they may be at the time
and remain there until permission is
given them to come out. The notice says
that those disobeying are liable to be i'm
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
WIRELESS TELECsRAPHY.
station to he Erected at Hatteras
for Important Experiment.

Norfolk Va, Feb. 6.-Prof. Fessenden,
the wireless telegraphy expert, assisted
by Profs. Thiessen and Hesse, have com
pleted the erection of their station at Roa-
noke Isle. and left for Hatteras. where
they will erect similar station. When
the latter has been completed Prof. Fes-
senden will demonstrate the method of
his system of wireless telegraphy. Scien-
tific men all over the country are anx-
ious to learn the method of Prof. Fessen-
denis system, and are taking much in
terest IN his movements.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
ARMY DENTAL SURGEONS.
Made for the Appoint
ment OF Thirty.

Washington. Feb. 6.-with the approva!
Of the Secretary Of War. Surg on Cen
eral Sternberg has arranged for the Inn
mediate appointment Of thirty contract
dental surgeons for service In the army,
In accordance with the provisions Of the
aew army law
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07

A Fresh Outbreak and Nine Deaths
Reported.

Vancouver, b. c., Feb. 6.-The steamer
Empress of China to-day brings news OF
a fresh outbreak of the plague in For
uosa. The Japan Mail says the Formosan
government officially reports nine deaths
in seven days since the renewal of the
,naladv. Three-fourths of those stricken
with the disease do not recover.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
STOLE GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.
Two Employees of Norfolk Navy
Yard Arrested.

Washington. Feb. 6.-Notice was receiv-
ed at the navy department to-day of the
arrest at the Norfolk navy yard Of W. II.
Seabury and G. w. Mcdonald, two en-
p.oyes in the general storekeeper's Office,
on a charge of stealing government prop
erty to q considerable amount.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07

Won WaIdersee Reports ON Move
ment of Allied Column.

Berlin, Feb. 6.-Field Marshal Count Won
waldersee, in a dispatch from Pekn.
dated Feb 5. says the column Of troops
commanded by Gen. Won Trotha has cen
tinued its advance on Tschatan, north
west of Pekin.
Heliographic communication between
Pekin and Yang Fang has been restored.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
WILHELMINE'S MARRIAGE.
To Take Place at the Hague To-day.
The WOrkmen Showed Their In
terest Yesterday.


terest Yesterday.
The Hague, Feb. 6.-Fifty workmen's So
cieties with bands of music, and five tri-
umphal cars, marched past the palace
this afternoon, in honor of the approach
ing marriage of Queen Wilhelmina. The
Queen and her future husband, Duke
Henry of Mecklenburg- -Schwerin. review
ed them.
The civil marriage will occur in the
presence of the nearest relatives at the
palace at II 80 a. m. tomorrow. The
royal party WI proceed to the church, In
procession, and after the religious mar
riage, will return to the palace, where
Queen Wilhelmira will hold court and re-
ceive congratulations
A luncheon will follow and at 4:15 p. m.
the couple will depart on their honey
moon.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
QUEEN soPHIA's ILLNESS.

sweden's Queen May Soon Follow
Queen Victoria.
Stockholm, Feb. 6.-Queen Sophia has
been confined to her bed for some time
owing to a swelling of her throat, com
plicated by influenza and considerable
fever. She shows evident signs OF in
creasing weakness.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
ANOTHER ROYAL MARRIAGE.
Charles of Bourbon and Princess of
the Asturias.

the Asturias.
Madrid. Feb. 6.-The Queen Regent has
conferred Spanish nationality on Prlhce
Charles of Bourbon, who is to marry the
Princess of the Asturias. Feb. IA, and has
created him AN infante of Spain, and n
knight of the Golden Fleece.
An elaborate programme of wedding
fetes has been arranged.
On the wedding day there will be dis
tribution of gifts to the poor and fire.
works displays in the evening. The day
viii be regarded as a general holiday.
There will be military music in the pub
lie squares, Feb. Is.
A ~Te Deum will be sung Feb. 16. All
the royal family will attend.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
Inhrment ArnInst Mrs. Carrier.

Tondon. Feb. 6.-In the Court of Kings
Bench to-day judgment was given in
fs21., and costs, against Mrs. Leslie Carter,
for dresses supplied by Partisan modiste
in connection with the production Of
uZaza -
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
ANOTHER RAILROAD COMBINE.
The D., l.. S& w. and the wabash
Lines May Get Together.

New York, Feb 6.-The Commercial Ad-
vertiser to-day has the following:
The prospect of combination between
the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Railroad and the Wabash Railroad is be-
ing widely discussed In railroad and
financial circles.
The Rockefellers, as well as the Wander
bits. are large holders of Lackawannr
stock, and the present mana cement of
that road is desirous OF secur. .ng a per-
manent Western connection.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07

CITY OFFICIALS INDICTED.
Mayor, Two CounciImen and Com
tractors of Newport News
Charged WITH Corruption.

Newport News, Feb 6.-The grand jury
to-day indicted Allan A. Moss, Mayor; J.
X. Hughes and Mark Mclaughlin. coun-
cilmen; Samuel r. Register of Richmond,
attorney for the Newport News Railway
and Electric Company; Philip MARROW.
agent for a paving concern, and B. f.
Smith, contractor, for bribery and corrup-
tion, in connection with the awards OF
city contracts for street paving, bridge
building and the construction of the city
jail.
The searchlight turned on by the grand
Jury investigation has revealed whole
sale dishonesty in the disbursement of
the citys funds during the past two
years.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07

Caracas. Venezuela, Feb. g. via Haytien
cable.-Gen. Julian Acosta, chief OF the
revolutionary movement IN the Carupano
district, Is a prisoner In the hands Of the
government forces.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
BOERs WILL NEVER SUBMIT.
Dr. Leyds Declares Their Subjugn-
tiOn Impossible.

London, Feb. THE correspondent of
the Daily Chronicle at The Hague, wir-
ing the substance of an interview with
Dr. Leyds, says
Or. Leyds reasserted that the Beers
would never submit and that their sub
Jusaton was utterly impossible. He de-
cared that they would continue filing
tnelr magazines, as hitherto. with ever
iesn captures from the British"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07

Flushing. Feb 6.-The imperial yacht
Hohenzollern, with Emperor William and
bis suite on board, arrived here at 1:40
A Dutch warship fred a royal salute.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
CHINESE WANT REFORMS.
Emperor said to Have Given virtual
Assent TO Several.

ANBtHI 10 otFNTHHs
Pekin, Feb. 6.-Some of the viceroys
have been urging on the Emperor Of
China the sanction of the four following
reforms to which he is said to have given
a virtual assent
First. That the present dividing line
between Chinese and Manchus be leveled
down.
Second. Schools of learning for all
Manchus and Chinese to be built through
the empire.
Third. Such schools to be free for all.
Fourth. Manchus TO be allowed to trade
end learn business like Chinese.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
Greeted by Admiral Won Waning.

Flushing, Feb 6.-Emperor william
was greeted here by Rear Admiral van
Waning, representing the Dutch' govern
ment. His Majesty left Flushing by spe-
cial train at 5;i5 p. m.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
GEN. BRADANT TO COMMAND.
He Is Expected to Clear Cape Colony
of Beers.

of Beers.
Cape Town, Feb. ga party of Imperial
Yeomanry came into contact with the in
vaders near Prince Albert, Cape Co.ony.
and an officer and some men are missing.
The Gazette announces that Gen. Bra
bant has been appointed to a command
of the force being raised for the defense
of Cape Colony, with Col. Gioruard as
chief of staff. His headquarters will be
at East London, from which point he VIII
advance northward and westward grad
uaiy clearing the colony of invaders and
enabling the imperial forces to concen-
trate u. timately on the territory of the re-
pubics
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
ncIninn Refuses Chinese POST.

Brussels. Feb. 6.-The soir announces
chat chevalier wouters has refused the
post OF counselor offered to him By the
Chinese peace plcnipotentiarics.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
FIGHTING IN sUMATRA.
Dutch Defeated Acbinese After Sc
we're Fighting.

Amsterdam, Feb. 6.--Advices from Ba-
tavia Qsland Of Java), capital of Neither
lands Indies, say the expedition sent
against Chief samalanga. Island Of su-
matra, has captured the Achinese fort
ress of Batorilik. The Dutch loss was x
killed and forty wounded. The Achinese
lost seventy.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
CRAZY BRAZILIAN's DEED.
Relative of President saIIes Incar-
cernted In London.

cernted In London.
London, Feb. 6.-Hilderbrand deBrito
Lyra, relative OF the President of
Brazil DR.. Campos SALES, was incarcer-
ated in an asylum for the insane to-day.
Lyra suddenly appeared in a Roman
Catholic church at Matockbath during
service this morning, jumped over the al
tar rails and attacked a statue of the Vir-
gin Mary.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
THE CABINET MAY RESIGN.
Italian Government Defeated on a
Labor Vote.

Rome, Feb. 6.-The government was de-
feated in the Chamber of Deputies to-day
bv a heavy majority in the vote on the
dahate on the dissolution of the Labor
Tsxchanpe at Genoa, which has lasted sew
eral days
Premier Saracco announced that ne
would consider what course to adopt.
It is thought probable that the cabinet
will resign.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
A FATAL COLLISION.
Snovhinger Crashes Into Passenger
Coach in New York State.

Coach in New York State.
Middletown, ". Y, Feb. Ga fatal COL
lsion occurred on the Ontario and West
ern Railroad at Hurleyville, Sullivan
county, to-day. An engine with a snow
finger crashed into a passenger coach at
tached to a milk train, which had stopped
al siding to allow another train to pass
Howard II. Schotield, of Fishkill landing
a travelling salesman, died from iEhala-
tion of steam and scalds. Seven passen-
gers were injured.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
Portugal and Holland.

me Hague, Feb. 6.-The incident caus-
~ ~ oy the Withdrawal Of the exequatur of
ie consul Of the Netherlands at Loren
~ ~ Msrquez, Herr Potts, is closed. The
-ssyheriands minister will shortly return
10 Lisbon.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
A PLAN FOR PEACE.
Leaders of AfrIkander Bund Suggest

Terms.
Cape Town, Feb. 6.-The Bund leaders
are willing and strongly urge the Beers
to surrender. provided the British offer
those in the field the following terms,
namely, that after giving up arms all shall
be allowed to return to their farms and
the rebels shall not be punished.
Prominent burshers say that Louis
Botha, in the Transvaal and Christian
De Wet, in the Free State, should be
made members of the governors council,
IN order to watch the interests of the
burghers.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07

Post to-day publish a passionate ap-
peal from Piet DeWet, chairman of the
peace commission. to his brother, Chris
tian, to surrender.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
Portuguese Railway Cut.

Lorenzo Marquee, Feb. 6.-The railroad
has been cut by the Beers, 50 kilometers
from here.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
n,NoO Yeomen Wanted.

London, Feb 6.-The war Office has no.
titled the yeomanry recruiting stations
that it is desired to enroll an additional
5000 yeomen.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
IN SOUTH AFRICA.

Sides.
London, Feb. 6.-Gen. Kitchener in
uSpatch from Pretoria, Feb. date, says:
Smith-Dorrien has occupied Lake
Charisse.
Amsterdam.
Oe Vets force is still north of Thaba
=, OAu' His men damaged a train of
m9ueport wagons at Pompey's siding this
morning.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
ELECTION RIOT IN HUNGARY.
Gendnrmes Kill Three and Wound
Twenty Persons.

Ruda Pest. Feb ga serious election
riot has occurred at Maros Vasarhely'
Transylvania, capital of the county OF
Maros-Torde Excited crowds of people
threatened the gendarmes and the latter
fired, killing three and wounding twenty
nersons.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07

King and Queen to Return to LOI
don To-day.

London, Feb. liking Edward and
Queen Alexandra will return to London
to-day, arriving at Paddington station at
3:45 D. m. They will drive publicly
through Hyde Park to Marlborough
House, where they will take up their
residence. 1t will be in the nature of a
formal entry
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07

- vets Brother Appeals TO Him.
D''emtontein, Tuesday, Feb. 5.-rho
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-07
ACCUSED HIs w1FE's BROTHER.

Man EIectrOcuted Mt Sing Sing De-
cIares His Innocence.
Sing Sing, Feb. 6.-Lorenza Priori, kho
murdered Vincenzo Garaguze in New
York city. Dec. II, 1898, was put to death
in the electric chair in the state prison
here to-day. He left with the priests a
statement declaring his innocence and ac-
cusing his wife's brother of the crime.