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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-02
BULLER HAS A DAY
BIG DEMONSTRATION IN HIS
HONOR IN LONDON.
GOVERNMENT VERY ALERT.
OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS FORBID
DEN TO TAKE PART.

War Office Protected by Police.
Thousands of Trade UniOnists and
WOrkingmen HOnOred the De-
throned Chieftain-Attempt of PO-
lice to Seize Plaster Bust of Butler
Caused Much indignation-Great
Gathering Held in Hyde Park and
Resolutions of sympathy for Bull
Ter Adopted.
London. Dec. 1.-"Buller Sunday
passed without serious incidents. The
government had taken every precaution
to prevent disturbances. This includ-
ed the reading at three parades, last
week, of a special order in the military
regulations which forbids officers or
soldiers from taking part in any meet
ings. demonstrations or professions for
party or political purposes
A large body of police, many of
whom were mounted, were stationed
along the line of the procession's
march, and notably in front of the war
office.
The trades unions and workmen's
societies, with bands and banners, as
sembled along the embankment this af-
ternoon. There were thousands of
spectators. Owing to the difficulty of
marshallins the large bodies of men,
the procession was late in starting. It
was headed by a huge banner, on
which was a portrait of Gen. Butler.
Windows were crowded with sight
seers.
At Charing Cross several mounted
police rode up to the head of the pro-
cession and attempted to seize a plas-
ter bust of Gen. Butler. The man car
rying the bust dashed it to the ground.
This incident caused much indigna-
tion, but the leaders were able to curb
and restrain the paraders, some of
whom wished to attack the police-
men.
Opposite the war Office there was con-
siderable groaning and cries OF
"Shamel" from the men in the pro-
cession, but otherwise the proceedings
were without incident.
When Hyde Park was reached it
was almost dark. Here speeches were
made from several platforms represent
ing England Ireland, Scotland Wales,
Devonshire and the colonies. The con-
fusion was SO great as TO render the
words of the speakers almost inaudi-
BILE, but amid a roar Of cheers a reso-
luton of sympathy for Gen. Butler was
proposed and adopted with great en-
thusiasm and a wild waving of hand
kercheifs and hats.
1t is estimated that at least $4,000
people were present at the demonstra>
tion in Hyde Park. This makes the
largest thing of its kind which has oc-
Cured for many years.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-02
BOER SYMPATHIZERS MET.
South African War to Sound Death
NneI of British Empire.

KneII of British Empire.
Detroit, Mich. Dec. -Four thousand
Boer sympathizers attended a meeting
held in Light Guard Armory this af-
ternoon under the auspices of the local
Transvaal League and applauded the
anti British sentiments of Comman-
dant Krige, who served under Gen.
Botha, and Congressman ]. J. Lenz of
Ohio.
Resolutions denouncing the policy cf
this government in allowing the expor-
tation of horses and mules to the Brit
ish in South Africa, denouucirg the
detention in reconcentrado camps of
Boer women and children, and extend
ing sympathy to the Beers nov in the
field were unanimously adopted and
will be sent 10 President Roosevelt
with the request that he offer the
friendly mediation of this country to
the combatants.
Commadant Krige saidr
"The British must now fight to The
end, for if they give in, the people in
little India will say that they are tired
of British rule and want Their inde
pendence. Then Australia will be next
to demand her liberty, and l believe
now that the Beers fight for freedom
is but the stepping stone to the free
dom of otner British colonies. AS
surely as the South African war kille
the great old Queen. just so surely will
the South AT, lean war sound the death
knell of British empire"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-02
SOUTH'S EXPOSITION
IMPRESSIVE RELIGIOUS EXERCIS-
ES HELD YESTERDAY.
FORMAL CEREMONIES TO-DAY.
HON. CHAUNCEY NJ. DEPEW WILL
MAKE THE GRAFTON.

The Opening Day Placed on Sunday
Through Failure to Consult the
MISUNDERSTANDING Made the An
nOuncement Charleston Decided
to Live Up to It-A Beautiful Ode
by George Herbert Sass, Sung by
Large Chorus, Accompanied by
the First Artillery Band.
Charleston, S. c., Dec. Impressive
religious exercises, intended as a pre-
lude to tomorrow opening of the
South Carolina, Interstate and West
Indian Exposition, were held at the ex-
position grounds this afternoon The
naming of Dec. / as the opening day
of the exposition was without consult
ing the calendar and the fact that Dec
was Sunday was discovered but a
short time ago. 1t was then decided
that a proper way to fulfil the promise
made in the resolution as to the open
ing was to hold exercises appropriate
to the day.
Ellison Capers, Episcopal Bishop of
South Carolina, made the invocation
The following dedication ode, by
George Herbert Sass of Charleston and
sung by large chorus, accompanied
by the First Artillery Band.
o Lord, our God. whose all-embracing
Binds us below to Thy bright throne
above,
To Thee we sing on this. our festal
day;
Hear, Thou, and answer as we praise
and pray.
On Thy great might we build in Thee
We trust,
Before whose feet the nations are as
dust
And, gathered here beneath Thine
arching skies,
We ask Thy blessing on our high en-
prise.
From the wide plains of our dear
Southern land
From Georgia's hills, from far Alaska's
strand,
From those bright isles whose shores
the broad Gulf laves.
From Alleghany's peaks and Balsam's
Caves,
Behold, he come. in joy to celebrate
The arts Of Peace, the deeds that make
men great:
And. working out our Fathers Won
drous plan.
To show to men the brotherhood of
Man.
Then. let Thy blessing on our heads
descend.
Be Thou our Guide, our Helper and
our Friend;
And still to Thy high Throne the song
shall rise,
And Thy great glory fill the echoinG
skies.
Addresses were made by several min
isters and the benedction was pro-
nounced by Mgr. Quigley. The eX-
position will be formally opened to-
morrow afternoon. The ceremonies at
the Ivory City" will be preceded by
a parade composed of marines, naval
reserves, cadets, state volunteers and
various civic societies. under the com
mand of Lieut.. Col. Charles Morris, u.
S. A. The city is handsomely decorat-
ed and there were many arrivals at
the hotels during the day.
Hon. Chauncey M. Depew. United
States Senator from New York, who is
to deliver the dedication grafton, ar
rived ia Charleston this morning. and
is being entertained tonight at Sum-
merville by f. w. Wagner. president
OF, the exposition company.
Gov. McSweeney and staff arrived
tonight to participate in to-morrow's
exercises.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-02
THE MACEDONIANS AT OUTS.
RevOIutiOnist Charges His Party
With kidnapping Miss stone.

Sofia, Dec. IN. Mihialowsky, pres
ident of the Macedonian Committee,
recently made a speech at Varna, in
Bulgaria, in which he denounced M.
Sarafof former president Of the COM
mittee, and the Macedonians as agita-
tors. murderers and blackmailers
Among other crimes he accused them
of kidnapping Miss Ellen NJ. Stone, the
American missionary.
The Macedonians of Sofia held an in
dignation meeting here to-day. Violent
speeches were made denouncing M. MI
hialowsky. and in which M. Sarafof
was eulogized as the hero of Macedon-
ian youth. This incident is impor tant
as demonstrating the schism in the
Macedonian camp.
Reports received here to-day from
Dubnitza announce increased vigilance
on the part of the authorities and the
police of that place.
Bulgarian official circles are evident
ly much impressed by the menacing
attitude of the United States govern
ment in the Stone affair They declare.
however, that they are unable to do
any more in the matter than they have
done already.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-02
PARITY IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Two Mexican Dollars for One Gold
DOllar-PrOspcct of Change
Threatens a Panic.

Manila, Dec. 1.-The financial situa-
ton in the Philippine Islands is caus-
ing considerable alarm. In an inter-
view published in Manila Henry c.
Ide, chief of the Department of FL
nance and Justice, referred to the prob
able enforcement of an alteration in
the immediate future of the present
government parity of two Mexican dol
lars for one gold dollar. The United
States postoffice here now refuses, eX-
cept to government employees, to issue
money order in exchange for Mexican
silver. The banks of Manila have been
making from to s per cent. on eX-
change. Merchants and others are
forced to keep their accounts in Mex
lean silver. The commercial commur-
ity had relied upon the United States
Philippine Commission to continue the
situation of two Mexican dollars for
one gold dollar. which the commission
itself created. The commission is un-
able to act in the matter without the
authority of Congress. This author
ization has been requested. Charles
A. Conant special commissions
er of the War Department to
investigate the state of coinage
and banking In the Philippines
and report to the Secretary of war re-
commentators for remedial legisla-
tion, who is now in Washington. was
the bearer of the commissions view on
these matters.
The stores of Manila are compelled
to accept two Mexican dollars for one
gold dollar, while Chinese spectators
are paying as high as per cent. pre-
MUM in American paper money for
American gold.
Local bankers say that if the sala-
ries of-all insular employees were paid
in the local or Mexican currency inde-
pendently of the fluctuations of this
currency, and if the government had
not attempted to enforce the rate of
exchange the present financial situa-
tion never would have arisen.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-02

the opening day, the annual seat-draw-
ing: The Presidents message will be
withheld until Tuesday.
Will Announce McKinley's Death.
Gen. Grosvenor of Ohio will probably
make the sad announcement to the
House of the death of the late Presi-
dent Mckinley, and offer the resolu-
tons upon which the House will act.
On Tuesday that portion of the Pres
ident's message referring to the death
of William Mckinley, probably will be
referred to a select committee to ar
range a programme of eulogies. 1t
is rather a remarkable coincidence that
Mr.. Mckinley was the chairman of
the committee which arranged the pro-
gramme when President Garfield died.
Blaine pronounced the eulogy on that
occasion. Elihu B. Washburn was
chairman when Lincoln died and
George Bancroft, the historian, was the
orator.
After Tuesday the House will proba-
bly, adjourn three days at time until
Congress recesses for the Christmas
holidays. Speaker Henderson will oc-
cupy this time preparing his commit
tee lists, which will be announced as
soon as the House convenes after the
holidays. Practically no business will
be transacted before the holidays.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-02
D0WAGER EMPRESS FATIGUED
But an Era of reform Has Been In
auGurated in China.


Pekin, Dec. 1.-Prince Ching has in
formed the ministers of the foreign
Powers that owing to the fatigue of
the Dowager Empress, resulting from
her travels the last stage of the i'm
perial courts journey has been post
poned for one week.
Great preparations are being made
here for the reception of the royal
party. All the palaces and temples
have been repainted and regilded. The
foreign residents of Pekin have never
seen the buildings look so imposing as
now.
Upon the day of the reception the
route followed by the royal cortege will
be lined with Manchu bannermen and
elaborate ceremonies will be observed.
The condition of Pelin has improved
immensely and good discipline is main
tained among the European troops
stationed here.
Chinese officials have severely pun
ished all offenses against foreigners.
This has had salutary effect upon the
demeanor of the people. The higher
Chinese officials now manifest an in
creased desire to cultivate personal re-
lations with the diplomatic corps. The
settlement of claims between the local
officials and the missionaries, not in
cluded in the general indemnity. has
been arranged Payments on these
claims amount to 100000 taels.
The Dowager Empress has authoriz-
ed instruction in foreign sciences in
Chinese schools.
Bows and Arrow Discarded
Port Towpsend, Wash, Dec. 1.-Ac-
cording to Oriental papers brought by
the steamship Glenogle, a high Official
of the Chinese government has memo
rialized the throne to publish an illus
trated book showing the sufferings the
court sustained during its memorable
flight from Pekin, and that the book be
circulated throughout China, so that
the people of the empire may see what
they We're responsible for in counter
ancing the Boxer uprising, and that it
will serve as a warning to them not
to place the court in such a humiliat-
ing position again.
As a reactionary effect of the Boxer
movement, large numbers of Chinese
at Kiao Chow are becoming Chris
tianS.
The bow and arrow has ceased to be
an official army weapon in China. Ac-
cording to the Hong Kong press an
imperial edict was issued Oct. 26. abol-
ishing the bow and arrow and sub
stituting the gun.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-02

Entire Family. Except Husba nd.
Wiped Out Near Altoona. Pa.

Entire Family. Except Husba nd.
Wiped Out Near Altoona. Pa.
Altoona. Pa. Dec. 1.-Shortly after 2
o'clock this morning five persons, Mrs.
Mary c. Burk and her four children,
were burned to death at Gwin Station,
on the Wopsononock Railroad, three
miles north of this city
Carl ". Burk, the husband, is Sc
ricusly burned about the back.
Mrs. Burk and the children, save
Adam, retired at the usual hour last
night. Mr.. Burk, who was i'm Altoona,
did not get home until late. The lamp
was burning in the kitchen for him.
Before he went up stairs he turned it
low. A lunch was left on the kitchen
table for Adam, who is a stage hand
at the Altoona opera house. II is not
known what time Adam came home,
but about 1880 o'clock Mrs. Burke was
awakened by dense smoke in the room.
She awakened her husband. who has
tened down stairs. He opened the door
and this caused draught. The whole
house was soon ablaze and those on
the upper floor perished.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-02
PEACE PREVAILS AT COLON.
Former Enemies Fraterni1e-Liber-
ais Blame OVer-AmbitiOus Leaders
for Their Failure.

for Their Failure.
Colon, Dec. Yesterday and to-day
passed uneventfully at Colon and Pan
anna. Both Liberals and Conservatives
are gradually resuming their custom
airy intercourse and fraternizing the
one with the other. There is no un-
due boasting on the part of the VIC
tors, nor ill-concealed hatred on the
part of those who sympathize with the
vanquished. Consequently there have
been no disturbances nor unseemly be-
havior.
Many Liberals allege that all blame
for the final turn of events is pri-
marily due to Belisario Porras. who is
also said to be responsible for the blow
sustained by the Liberal cause last
year. Porras, it is generally known,
caused a split a few months ago in
the Liberal headquarters at Chorrera
over q question of precedence and sem
iority OF rank between himself and
Gen. Domingo Diaz. Porras refused
to recognize the authority of Gen.
Diaz as civil and military chief of the
Liberal army. He subsequently effect
ed the withdrawal of many men with
their arms to certain mountain fast
nesses in another direction, where they
are still supposed to be.
The viniclty of Chorrera, where the
Liberals had their headquarters before
the attack on Colon, offers many facil
tiles for insurgent campaigns, as cattle
and other food requisites are there
plentiful.
A few dead bodies still remain along
the railroad line. These bodies are be-
ing burned.
The British cruiser Tribune sailed
from Colon this afternoon for Bocas
del Toro, seventy miles west of Colon,
where it is surmised the Liberal forces
are rising. being ignorant of the recap
ture of Colon. The Colombian gun
boat Gen. Pinzon will also shortly sail
for Bocas del Toro.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-02
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THE BIG CORNER IN COPPER.
London Times Discusses the Atti-
tude of AmaISnmated Company.


London. Dec. 2.-The Times, in its
financial article, discussing the copper
position, says it thinks it very improb-
able that the Amalgamated people
have engineered the fall i'm copper
prices in order to force other mines ia
join the combination, because such
policy even if successful, would be
dangerous in so much as II would have
the effect of depreciating the prices of
other c1mn Odities and securities which
the Analgamated group is anxious to
keep up.
The Times Is of the opinion that the
Amalgamated Company only endeav-
ors to sell copper when it's managers
believe it is US eless to try TO maintlin
the corner longer. or when they find
it is inconvenient to lock up so much
money i'm one article In view of the
big consolidation scheme in the United
St&res and the withdrawal of the in
vesting public since the New York
panic of May 3. the Times says 1t
would not be surprising If some power
ful capitalists were 10 consider 1t pru-
dent to increase their cash reserves.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-02
BROUGHT SOLDIERS HOME.
Fourth Engineer md the Butcher
Made the Buford's Voyage Lively.


Made the Buford's Voyage Lively.
New York. Dec. 1.-The United
States transport Buford arrived to-day
from Manila with eight companies of
the Twenty-third Emitted States Infan-
try and 81 officers under command of
Col. ]. Milton Thomas. There were also
l15 discharged soldiers and government
employees on board. The men are
fine, robust lot, in good spirits and glad
to get home.
Tomorrow the Twenty third Regi-
ment will be sent by special train to
Plattsburg. n. Y, it's headquarters.
The men say that as their service con-
sisted simply of policing the Sulu
Archipelago they had an easy time of
it, the natives being peaceably inclin-
ed. Col. Thompson said the Sultan of
Sulu is . jolly man and they got along
well together. Still. while the natives
are quiet the chiefs, the colonel says.
possess autocratic power and their
rule is rigid in the extreme
When the Buford put to sea from
Gibraltar some of the crew were un-
able to immediat tely resume the ordi-
nary routine of the affairs after the
big celebration ashore. AS a result
Fourth Engineer Murphy arming him
self with big revolver, started out to
kill the chief engineer in revenge for
some imaginary wrong. He made
considerable trouble for time, but in
a little while his desire for repose over
came that for revenge. When he went
to sleep Capt. Haines of Company F.
secured his weapon and helped to lock
him up in the brig" This did not
end the trouble, however, as the ships
butcher broke out with a big carving
knife. 1t took hard struggle
to secure him, but he was finally
got into the brig" also. The men
were still in irons when the Buford ar
rived in port, and will be handed over
to the United States Marshal to-mor-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-02
TO COLLECT DUTIES IN GOLD.
Spanish Minister of Finance Pro-
poses Changes i'm Tariff.

Madrid, Dec. 1.-The Oficial Gazette
publishes the text of bill introduced
in the Chamber of Deputies Saturday
by the minister of finance. which re-
quires the payment in, gold, or in notes
or checks equivalent to gold, of the
customs duties on imports of grain,
coal oils, petroleum and their products,
gasoline. benzine. Goldfish, cocoa, cof-
fee. tea, spices, etc. The bill further
provides that reduction of from 10 to
30 per cent be made on the duties pay
able according to the rate Of exchange,
provided this rate of exchange is below
10 per cent.
The newspapers and many members
of the Chamber of Deputies denounce
this measure as coup d'etat, declar-
ing that II has been submitted to no
body except Senior Sagasta, the pre-
mier. They claim II will burden the
working classes and that IL exempts
luxuries from customs duties.
Very strong opposition will be raised
TO this bill I'm the chamber
The gold payment bill applies 10
both imports and exports. A royal
decree orders that pending the ap-
proval of the bill by the Cortes, the
law shall be enforced Immediately.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-02
A ROYAL BABE WAS BORN.
All the Old Ceremonies Observed
by the Spanish Court.


Madrid, Dec. 1.-When the Princess
of the Asturias. sister of the King,
who was married Feb. IA, 1901. to
Prince Charles of Bourbon, gave birth
to her son Saturday. the Queen regent,
the Infanta Isabella and all the minis
ters were present at the palace. They
were all richly clad. The new born
prince was placed upon a silver tray
and handed to his father with great
ceremony. Prince Charles carried the
infant around and presented him to
Premier Sagasta, the ministers and
other dignitaries. The royal salute was
fired. A telegram was sent to the Pope,
asking his blessing. II is expected the
Pope will consent 10 be the young
Princes godfather. He will be christen-
ed next Tuesday. His name will be AL
fonso Andrew. a royal decree has con-
ferred the order Of the Golden Fleece
and other decorations on the new born
baby.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-02
GALLERIES WILL BE CROWDED.
Much Interest in Opening Proceed
ings of the House.

Much Interest in Opening Proceed
ings of the House.
Washington. Dec. 1.-The programme
for the opening day in the House to-
morrow. although it viii follow rigidly
routine precedents, will be interesting,
and to a certain extent, picturesque.
Admission to the galleries will be by
card of which two have been issued
10 each member, and they no doubt
VIII be crowded to their full capacity.
The desks of the popular members will
he laden with flowers. The clerk Of
the House will call the members to
order at noon, and after prayer by the
chaplain the roll will be called by
states. The Speaker will be formally
elected and escorted to the chair by a
committee. Gen. I+enderson, whose re-
election as Speaker is assured.
then will address the House.
after which Mr. Bingham of
Pennsylvania. the father Of
the House." a tltular honor bestowed
upon the oldest member in point OF
continuous service. will administer the
oath to him. The speaker in turn VIII
administer the oath to the members
elect The old officers of the House.
Who were re-chosen by the Repubi-
can caucus, viii then be reelected and
sworn In. Following this, resolutions
VIII be adopted 10 appoint committees
10 inform the President and the SEN
a,e that the House has elected Mr..
henderson speaker and Mr.. Mellow
ei' clerk. BY resolution Speaker Hen
'.rson viii then appoint a committee
VI three TO join a similar committee
rom the Senate 10 inform the Presi-
tent that a quorum OF the two houses
mas assembled. and that Congress Is
.eady 20 receive any communications
ne may have 20 make. Resolutions to
7,aopt temporarily the rules OF the last
louse and 10 nX the daily hour Of
meeting viii also procede the event Of
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-02

MILITARY CHANGES IN LUzoN.
Gen. wade Goes TO Cebu and Gen.
Wheaton Takes New Department.

Manila, Dec 1.-The military depart
ments of Northern and Southern Luzon
have ceased to exist. Mai Gen. James
r. Wade, formerly in command of the
southern department. will leave Manila
tomorrow to assume command of the
American forces on Cebu Island. and
Mai. Gen. Lloyd Wheaton, formerly
commander Of the northern depart
nent, will take command of the de-
P2rtment of the North Philippines.
Several small engagements have oc-
Cured in Batangas province in the last
few days. The forces of the insurgents
leader Caballos have become badly de-
moralzed. His followers are broken
up into several small bands. Caballos
holds two American prisoners.