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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
ATE FLESH OF DOGS
AWFUL sUFFERINGs OF MARINES
IN SASIAR.
SAD STORY FROM PHILIPPINES
CAPTAIN AND MEN RETURNED IN
DELIRIUM.

Capt. Porter md 80 Men, Sent out
with Five Days Rations, Absent
Two Weeks-Were without Food
for Several Dnys-Natives Acted
TreacherOusly and. Claimed They
Were Unable to Distinguish Edi-
BILE RoOts-The Missing Ten Men
All DcIirious when Found-Two
Were i'm Trees barking Like Dogs.
Manila, Jan. 2S.-General Chaffee
curtailed his trip and returned here
this morning. He says he found the
conditions satisfactory everywhere ex-
cept at Samar, where continuous rain,
during the past two months, has re-
tarded the campaign. especially against
such an elusive enemy.
The condition of Capt. Porter's ma
rines, who took part in the expedition
into the interior of Samar, is much
worse than previously described. They
suffered fearful hardships and were
without food for several days. The ma
tives. who accompanied the marines.
claimed they were unabel to distinguish
the edible roots, which the marines did
not believe, The anger of the marines
against the natives is intense. None of
the latter returned with the marines.
The marines suffered so acutely from
starvation that they ate, raw, the flesh
of two dogs.
When Capt. Porter and the first
three of his men staggered into camp.
they were delirious and difficulty was
experienced in ascertaining the where
abouts of their. companions.
Williams, of the First Infantry,
headed the relief expedition in the face
of a torrential rain storm which
flooded the rivers. He succeeded in
would otherwise have certainly per-
ished. He found them all delirious. Two
of the men were discovered in the
branches of trees, barking like dogs.
Some of the marines are so i'll that
they are not likely to recover.
Gen. Chaffee has endeavored to OBJ
tain full details of the trip of the ma
rines. but Capt. Porter is not yet able
TO explain matters.
The expedition in the interior of
Samar, led by Capt. David l.. Porter,
of the Marine Corps. numbered thirty
six. 1t had been absent two weeks. The
marines had been provided with RAJ
lions for only five days. On Jan. Fl.
Capt. Porter and twenty-six members
of his party reached the coast of the
Island of Samar. The other ten men
were missing and little hope of their
safety was entertained
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
BACON GETS IN GOOD WORK.
of Public and Amends Department
of Commerce Bill.

of Commerce Bill.
Mr.. Bacon of Georgia offered a reso-
luton, which was adopted, providing
THAI the Committee on Printing con-
slider the expediency of printing a spe-
cial edition of the Congressional Record
for sale to the general public at 81 for
the long sessions and 81 for the short
sessions. He said that some action
ought to be taken by Congress to in
sure to the public more complete in
fOrma ton aS to the doings in Con-
gres. Under the present system, he
said, 1t was impossible for the public
to be kept informed upon the work of
Congress. 1t was no reflection, he
said, upon the newspapers of the
country to say that they did not pub
lish all of Congress- national pro-
ceedings. No newspaper could
afford to present to its readers
more than a brief synopsis of the pro-
ceedings in the two branches of Con-
gress.
Consideration of the bill to establish
a Department of Commerce was re-
sumed, the pending amendment being
that of Mr.. Pettus, providing that the
Department of Labor should not be
made a part of the proposed new de-
partment.
After brief discussion the amend
ment was rejected, 10 to SO.
Mr.. Bacon then offered an amend
ment, providing that the name of the
new department should be the De-
partment of Commerce and Labor.
Mr.. Mason. in charge of the bill,
agreed to the amendment and it was
adopted.
The bill was then passed without
further amendment.
To Help Philippine Trade.
The Philippine tariff bill was taken
up.
Mr.. Bacon presented a Joint resolu-
ton, providing that the law restricting
to vessels of the United States the
transportation of passengers, directly
or indirectly from one port of the
United States to another port of the
United States, shall not be applicable
to foreign vessels engaging in trade
between the Philippine archipelago and
the United States, or between ports
in the Philippine archipelago.
Mr.. Bacon explained that this reso-
luton was an extract from the pend
ing Philippine tariff bill and was in
troduced for the purpose OF relieving
commerce OF the difficulties presented
under present conditions.
Mr.. Lodge answered that he did not
think the resolution would advance
matters at all by passing on Il now,
as other features Of the bill were
equally important.
In a brief discussion Of the PROPOSE
tion by Mr.. Bacon. Mr.. Spooner owls
consin) adverted 10 a statement made
by the Georgia Senator "A few days
ago, indicating that q formal order
had been Issued by the Secretary OF
War. practically suspending the nav
igation laws IN respect 10 the Dartlci-
pntion ~ foreign vessels IN the trade
between the United States and the
philippines Re said that an inverfi-
CATION 81 the subject showed that no
such order had been issued. The fsaf
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
A CHANCE FOR PEACE
o,,Avp WILLING TO ACT AS IN
nv" TERMEDIARY.
ua. BaLFoUR ANNOUNCES 1T.
n,r,sH ARE CONSIDERING THE
PROPOSITION.

u.do1vne Has Replied in
rriepdIy Terms, but Wants TO AS
-+oin the Extent of the POWERS
delegated to MIR. Kruger ana otn-
Roer Representatives in Europe
.,+ for the Men in the Field.
70 Guarantees Can BE Secured IN
rhis Respect Negotiations VIII
Begin at Once.
london. Jan. 2S.-The government
,.odsr A. ]. Balfour, announced in the
,5o,sa of Commons to-day that no
a,,or+ures for peace had been received
e.or, anyone authorized to speak i'll
1ohalf Of the Beers. A communication
roc however, received late on Satur-
dov last from the Dutch government,
which was now under consideration.
Mr. Balfour hoped shortly to lay the
communication and the reply to it be-
fore the House.
The government of Holland has Of
tered in the most friendly terms to
belp in bringing about peace in South
Africa. In a communication to the
British government, the Dutch govern
ment suggests that it might be per-
mitted to act as a sort of diplomatic
agent for the Boer delegates. The gov
eminent, however, expressly disavows
any attempt at intervention and does
not mention any terms.
1t was learned by a representative
of the Associated Press that the Brit
fish government infers that it would
not have been approached unless the
Dutch authorities were convinced that
the Boer delegates now in Europe
are willing to accept the cardinal points
Of the British peace terms. so frequent
ly announced in Parliament.
Lord Uandsdowne, the foreign, secre-
tary, replied in friendly terms to The
Netherlands proposal, but instituted
inquiries in order to ascertain the ex-
tent of the powers delegated by Mr..
Kruger and the other Boer represent
tatives in Europe to act in behalf of
the Beers in the field. Great doubt is
expressed at the foreign office here as
to whether any negotiations carried on
by the Boer delegates through the
Dutch government or other channels
will prove effectual. If satisfactory
guarantees in this respect can be Sc
cured negotiations will be begun inn
mediately. This doubt in regard to
the authority of Mr.. Kruger and 9TH
ers to speak for the fighting burghers
is perceptible in the statement Mr..
Balfour made in the House of Com
mons to-day.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
ONLY GOT THIRTEEN DOLLARS.
Robbers Could Not Open Safe and
Threw 1t i'm River.


Charleston, s. c., Jan. 2s.-Accord-
ing to the latest advices from Branch
Vile developments concerning the ex-
press robbery, so Car as made public.
are not important. IT is known that
after securing the express safe the
robbers went to the house of a negro
named Kearse and impressed his mule
and wagon. The party then conveyed
the safe to a point on the Edisto river
some six miles from Fifty-eight. Ut
terly failing to open 1t, they threw the
safe into the river where IL was found
this morning. The amount of plumber
secured amounts therefore to about
thirteen dollars, enough to cover the
cost of ammunition expenses.
Sheriff Dukes of Orangeburg was
on hand with his hounds, but they
failed to find any trail from the river,
and the party returned to Branchville.
The bungling work of the robbers,
and their want of expert knowledge
point Enthusiastically to local talent. IL
is said that some clues are in the
hands of the express officials but these
are not given to the public.
Sheriff Martin of Charleston, this
morning sent to the scene of the rob-
berry a posse of well-armed and pre-
pared men for the chase
The express officials here refused to-
day to make any specific statements
concerning the amount of money con-
tained in the safes They stated, how
ever, that the through safe contained
less than $500.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
TO BUILD PACIFIC CABLE.
House Committee on Commerce DE
cidcs I'm Favor of Bill.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-By vote of S
to Z, the House Committee on Com
merce to-day decided in favor OF gov
eminent construction, operation and
maintenance of Pacific cable, and or
dered a favorable report on the bill
of Representative Corliss OF Michigan,
providing the details of such a gov
eminent undertaking.
The bill provides for government
cable from the coast of California to
Hawaii and the Philippines via Midway
and the Island of Guam, or by what
ever route the President may consider
most practicable. The cost is fixed at
not to exceed 10000. 900, of which $780,
900 is made Immediately available. The
work of construction is entrusted to
the Army and Navy Departments, and
after the cable is laid, its opera tion
is under the control OF the Postmas ter
General. Secretary of War and the Sec
rotary OF the Navy.
Provision is made for government
messages and also for private mes
sages at a rate not exceeding rs cents
word 20 Hawaii. and so cents a word
to Manila.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
MIR. MORGAN's AMENDMENT.

Constitutes Philippine Government
a Department of Administration.
Washington. Jan. Ex-senator Nor
gan to-day introduced in the Senate
an amendment to the Philippine tariff
bill, ratifying and confirming Presi-
dents establishment of a civil govern
ment in the Philippine Islands, and
constituting of that government a de-
partment of the administration of the
United States. The amendment also
provides for an appropriation Of money
by the United States to support the
government of the islands, and for
the collection of the Philippine reve-
nues by the country.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
PRINCE HENRY'S PROGRAMME.
The Royal Visitors Itinerary Ar
ranged for the First Eight Days OF
His Sfav

his SNhys
Washington. Jan. 2S.-The programme
for the reception and entertainment
OF Prince Henry of Prussia was fin
ally completed to-day, so far as the
exchanges between the President and
the German Prince are concerned. The
arrangements now agreed upon permit
the Prince to spend more of his time
in New York city.
The programme is as follows:
Saturday. Feb. 22-Arrival in New
york harbor, probably about noon, on
hron Prlnz Wilhelm of North German
Lloyd Line. Admiral Evans, command
ing the North Atlantic Squadron, will
meet the steamer at quarantine sta
ton and conduct his royal highness,
Prince Henry of Prussia, with his
suite, to the Hohenzollern, which the
Presidents delegates will then visit to
extend greeting.
Sunday, Feb. 23-In the morning, re-
ligfous exercises on board the Hohen-
zoilern. Leave for Washington in the
evening by special train on the Penn
sylvania Railroad.
Monday, Feb. 24-Arrival at Wash
ington at 1920 a. m. Military es-
cort from the Pennsylvania Railroad
STATION 10 the Whlte House, and thence
TO the German embassy. The PRESIDENT
will return the visit of the Prince at
noon. Dinner ait the White House at
$50 p. no. After dinners the Prince
and President and party will return
to New York by special trains on the
Pennsylvania Railroad.
Tuesay, Feb. 25-Departure of the
Prince and his suite and of the Pres
ident and his party from Jersey City
for the shipyards of the Townsend<
Downey Shipbuilding Company, at
Shooters Island. Launching of the
yacht of His Imperial Majesty, the
German Emperor, at 10: 80 a.. m. Lunch
to the President on board the Hohen-
zollern at 1870 p. m.
Wednesday,, Feb. 26-Luncheon with
representatives of commerce and in
dustry ait 1890 p. m. Banquet of the
press of the United States at .. M
Thursday Feb. 27-Arirval of Prince
Henry at Washington and escort to the
German embassy. Memorial exercises
to President Mckinley in the House of
representatives, the Prince and suite
attending. Visit in the afternoon to
Mount Vernon.
Friday, Feb. 28-Visit to Annapolis in
the forenoon. Reception by Secretary
Long at the Navy Department to 5
o'clock.
Saturday. March departure of the
Prince and his suite for his Southern
and Western tour on special train.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
CANNOT ACCEPT PRESENTS.
Congress May Relieve President,
However.

Washington. Jan. 2S.-In the pres
ent opinion of the officials here, Pres
ident Roosevelt cannot accept any
present from either Emperor William or
Prince Henry without authority from
Congress. An examination of the pre-
cedents is said to disclose the fact that
while in many instances, Presidents
apparently received presents from
abroad, they never have retained these
except by express authority conferred
by Congress. In the other cases where
the gifts have not been returned, the
presents have been deposited by the
President in the Departmnt of State,
or in the Smithsonian Institution.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
MISS STONE NOT RELEASED.
Brigands Distrust Attitude of Turk
ish Authorities.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-The State De-
partment to-day received a dispatch
from the United States representatives
in Turkey regarding the case Of Miss
Ellen M. Stone, the American mission
airy held by brigands, and her compan-
ion, Madame Tsilka. It's contents were
disappointing, the captives not having
been released. officials are averse to
discussing the case freely, but it is
understood the hesitation of the brig
ands in bringing the matter to a
prompt conclusion is due to their dis
trust of the attitude assumed by the
Turkish authorities. The ransom money
demanded has not vet been paid.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
GEORGIA SOCIETY in NEW YORK.
Response to Call Last Night Was
Not Very Enthusiastic.

New York. Jan. ga movement is
under way to organize a Georgia So
ciety of New York, from among the
natives OF Georgia who live here, and
a meeting Of those interested in the
plan was called for tonight at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Only a few persons responded to the
call. They adjourned the meeting until
Tuesday OF next week. when II is ex-
pected that many more of those in
terested In the movement will be able
TO attend.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
MISS HELEN GOULD AT AUSTIN.
A Reception AT the stntc Capitol b,
Citizens and officials.

Austin, Tex. Jan. 2s.--Miss Helen
Gould and party spent the afternoon in
this city. They were met at the depot
by a special committee OF citizens and
taken TO the state capitol building
where Gov. Sayers and the members
OF the Supreme Court and the heads
of the various departments held an
informal reception. From the Capitol
they were taken 10 the Governors
mansion where a reception was ten
dered them. The Gould party left for
San Antonio this evening.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29

Washington. Jan. 2s.-senator Hoar.
from the Committee on the judiciary.
to-day reported favorabiy 10 the Sem
ate his bill increasing the salaries Of
FEDERAL Judges. The blll a. intro
duced, carried a provision Increasing
the salaries ~ senators and members
~ the House 10 1850. but the com.
uAiftee eliminated this featn1e 81 ~.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
SCHLEY LEAVES CHICAGO.
Given Hearty Farewell and Shook
Many Hands Mt Depot.

Chicago. Jan. 2S.-Admiral Schley
left Chicago to-day after three days
visit. As his private car rolled out
of the station on the Monon road for
Louisville, the cheers of hundreds of
citizens echoed through the big train
shed. For twenty minutes before
the train started the Admiral had
hand shaking levee on the rear plat
form of the car.
President Munger of the Hamilton
Club escorted the city's guest to- the
station Before the Admiral left, he
said:
II have had most delightful visit
l shall always carry affectionate re-
membrance of the cordbality and hos
pitable welcome / have received from
the people of Chicago"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
Many Greetings Along the Line.

Lafayette, Ind, Jan. ga thousand
persons were congregated at the rail-
road station to greet Admiral SchIey
during the short stop of the Monon
train here to-day. All along the line
after leaving Chicago the Admiral was
compelled to appear on the rear plat
form of his car in response to cheers.
He shook hands with as many as pos
sible, but made no speeches.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29

Manila, Jan. 2S.-Maj. Lot and three
Filipino lieutenants with ten rifles,
three revolvers and twenty-four bolos,
surrendered to Maj. Anderson, Of the
Sixth Cavalry yesterday at Lipa, prov
ince of Batangas. Lot was brought in
sick, on a litter. He was cordially
hailed at Lip, where he looted $50 900
worth of jewels from prominent fami-
lies.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
TO ENTERTAIN THE PRINCE.
Citizens of Chattanooga Discuss Ar
rangements.

Chatta nooga, Tenn, Jan. ga meet
make preliminary arrangements for the
entertainment of Prince Henry on the
occasion of his visit here. Official in
formation has been received here that
the Prince will be here from. 8 a. m. to
1 p. M, on Sunday. March, 2, and that
he will visit Chickamauga National
Military Park, and make a trip to the
summit of Lookout Mountain. No GER
emonial entertainment in his honor will
be undertaken.
The meeting also appointed COM
mittee to wait on Admiral Schley at
Nashville next Saturday and invite him
to visit Chattanooga on Tuesday, Feb
ruary L.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
FrLrrINos LEARN NEW TRICKS.
Insurgents Play n Game with Police
but Get the Worst of 1t.

Manila, Jan. 2S.-A party of insur-
gents, led by two renegade Americans,
recently entered AIangulang in Leyte
province. claiming they were the con-
stabulary, but not yet uniformed. The
imposters were taken to police head
quarters and were royalty entertained
by the native sergeant in charge. At
given signal they fell on the police
who, though outnumbered more than
two to one. fought desperately and
drove off their assailants after a hand
to hand fight, in which bolos were the
chief weapons. The police lost two
men killed and had one man wounded
The insurgents left one man dead.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
VIOLATES CHINESE TREATY.
Ex-seeretary Fosters Serious
Charge Against Pacific Coast Bill.

Washington, Jan. 2s.-The question
OF Chinese immigration was again un-
der consideration by the House For
eign Affairs Committee to-day. Ex-
Secretary Foster said the Pacific coast
bill contained twenty violations OF our
treaty with China.
Maxwell Eyarts. Of the Pacific Nah
Steamship Company. criticised the
statements Of Mr.. Liyermash before
the Senate COmmlttee
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
VALET KERN ARRAIcSED.
BE Tells where the $4,000 Pearl
Can ne Found.

New York Jan. 2S.--Vaiet Edward
Kern was arraigned to-day on the
charge u stealing jewelry valued "A
$4,000 from bis former employer. Pau
y. Thebaud. Detective Captain TITUS
said Kern had told him where the fib..
900 pearl could be- found All ~ fhs
other Jewels had been recovered. Capt
Titus said.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
MINORITY REPORT CRITICISED.
But Many I'm Manila Admit Correct
ness of Its Statement

Manila, Jan. 2S.-The criticism of the
Senate minority report on the Philip
pine tariff bill has been general, both
in public and private here, though
many people admit the statements
made in the report are correct.
Gen. Wheaton's vigorous criticisms
referred entirely to Prof. Schurman's
speech at Boston, though he holds the
professor in high personal esteem. The
statement that a person who made
such remarks as those credited to the
professor during his Boston speech
would be sent to Jail, referred merely
to the recent sedition law.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
CHAMBER DECLARED SANE.
AmeIie Rives' Ex-Husband TO Have
Property Returned Him.

Richmond. Va. Jan. 2s.--A Louisa
Court House special says:
A decree has been entered in the
Circuit Court of this county regarding
the mentality of John Armstrong
chanler, the divorced husband of
Amelie Rives, i'm which Chanler is
decided to be sane. The court DEGREES
that here is no further use for a COM
mittee either for Chanler's person or
property, and gives him possession of
his Virginia estates. hTe next step
will be, IL is understood. 70 recover
Chanler's New York property.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
Mr. Leaee'. Ks.oIalIen Aaoptsa.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator
Lodges resolution authorizing the
Committee on Philippines 30 make an
Investigation Of he Philippine quee-
ton and Tor that purpose ~ 80 dur
Ing the sessions ~ the senate. was
s4nraaa1 ~ the senate to-day,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
ACTIVITY OF THE BoERs.
M. hnen's Ycomanry Lose
S"t Killed ana Five wounaea.

Niiied and Five wounded.
Iowa "I Ioi Jan. Pa dispatch from
No iN'pchener, dated johannesburg,
,bo '1'y Jan. %, gives details of
Tbo,' military operations since Jan. 10.
49,. are mostly unimportant but IN
s,,, I've OF continual activity on the
mo- ma OF The Beers. Gen. Methuen,s Voc
WesiS-.s 9t into trouble near Rietolei
killed n 'ahsVaal, and lost eight men
made p nse wounded, and forty-one
been r'ia ',orsFs, The latter have since
In b hamilton's pursuit Of me S R Her.
colony nily OF Ermelo. Transyaai
hoer 49,. ing IN the dispersal on "A
losres os' AZ Nelspan. The Boer
Wounded ana 'm e men killed. four
hlSs weeks W Roer losses ' we're .sy n men
sad % me- FUNDED, 322 made prisoners.
men Who surrendered.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
cHAFFEE DENIES FRICTION.
Mr.. Root Reads Encouraging Letter
From the General.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-At the cabinet
meeting to-day Secretary Root read a
private letter from Gen. Chaffee which
denied the reports of friction between
the military and civil Authorities in
the Philippines, and gave a very en-
couraging resume Of the situation His
statement was considered very crafty
ing by the President and the members
of the cabinet
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
MILITARY ArrRorRIATIoS BILL
Total Is Considerably Below That
of Last Year.

Washington. Jan. Is The military
appropriation bill has been practically
completed by the House Committee ON
Military Affairs and Chairman Hull
will report II as soon as he returns
from trip 10 Iowa. which he is about
TO take. The bin carries approx
mately s91,000,000, which Is about $780,
100000 below the estimates and about
s26,000.000 below the appropriation last
year.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-29
BROWNS SENTENCE COMMITTED.
Young Lieutenant 10 Lose 10 Num-
beers I'm Grade and Forfeit Half Pay
for Nine Months.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-Secretary Root
to-day, in the case OF Lieut.. Preston
Brown. Second Infantry, who was SEN
fenced by a court martial TO be dis
missed from the service for an alleged
violation OF the regulations. recon-
mended that the sentence OF dismissal
be committed 30 as 10 provide that
Lieut. Brown shall lose thirty-fye
numbers In his grade, and that he
shall forfeit one-half OF his pay for a
period OF nine months.