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The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
MAY YET DECIDE AT ROME.
Situation Seems to Be Somewhat
MuddIed Mgr. Sbaretti win
Doubtless Represent Vatican I'm
Philippines.

Washington, July 19.-No matter how
the negotiations at Rome end, even in
the unlikely event that at the last mo-
ment the Vatican officials should accept
the principal proposition advanced by
Gov. Taft, it is believed here that 1t
will still be necessary for the apostolic
delegate referred to in Cardinal Ram
polla's notes to go forward to Manila
in the capacity of an appraiser of the
friars' properties.
Monsignor Brodrick, private secre-
tary to Monsignor Sbaretti, called at
the War Department to-day and had
a conference with Secretary Root.
The outcome at Rome, taken in con-
nection with NJ. Brodricks call, has
led to the belief that M. Sbaretti is,
after all, to be archbishop of Manila.
At any rate it is understood that he
is to continue his journey to the Phil
ippines and if he does not fill the post
mentioned, he may still be named as
apostolic delegate.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
NAVAL FIGHT AT PANAMA.
Revolutionary and Government
Gunboats Engaged in Hot Bonn
Northumberland Battle Thought to
Be i'm Progress mt Aqua Dulce.


Gunboats Engaged In Hot Bonn
Northumberland Battle Thought to
Be i'm Progress mt Aqua Dulce.
Panama. Colombia, July 19.-The in
surgent gunboats Padilla and Darien
appeared last night between Flamenco
and Ottique Islands. Gov. Salazar
thereupon ordered the government
gunboats Chucuito and Clapet to put
to sea and meet them. Heavy cam
nonading was under way by 10 a. m.
The cannonading between the gov
eminent and the revolutionary vessels
continued until O'Clock this afternoon.
1t was heaviest at 10 O'Clock. At 2
o'clock the Darien was seen in tow of
the Padilla and 1t is believed she had
been hit. The government fleet was
handicapped by the absence of the
gunboat Boyaca, the keel of which was
being repaired, and it is thought prob
able that this fact was known by the
insurgent Gen Herrera. who decided
to attack Panama in order to prevent
the government from helping Gen.
Berli's troops at Aqua D1lce.
The United States steamer Ranger,
which returned here at 10 O'Clock from
Chiriqui, came within the line of fire.
During part of the heavygf1ring she
was back of Flamenco Island.
representative of the Associated
Press was informed by United States
Consul Gudger that American interests
at Panama had not been materially in
terfered with
The government gunboat Boyaca,
which is at LaBoca hurriediy
! completed repairs and is going
out at 8 o'clock. The Padilla
has gone. The Ranger left the
bay after the Padilla started, taking
the same course as the revolutionary
| gunbQat. No explanation is offered of
| the movement.
1t is thought probable that great
| battle is being fought at Aqua Dulce.
Whatever the result of this shall be to
| Gen. Herreras' army, Gen. Salazar, the
| governor of Panama, said to a repre-
| sentative of the Associated Press the
| revolutionary forces will suffer terribly
and an attack by them upon Panama
will be rendered impossible even If
they are not defeated. Gen. Salazar
| has blind confidence in his troops.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
THE PRESIDENTS GUESTS.
Plenty of Company at Oyster BAY.
New York state Politics Discussed.

Plenty of Company at oyster bay.
New York state Politics Discussed.
Oyster Bay. N. T., July 19.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt entertained a distin-
guished party at luncheon to-day at
his Sycamore Hil' home. United States
Senator John Keane of New Jersey ar
rived on a morning train and went di-
rectIy to Sycamore Hill. The Presi-
dent accepted his invitation to visit the
camp of the New Jersey National
Guard at Sea Girt on July "a. State
Senator Elsberg of New York confer
red with the President over New York
state affairs.
Ferdinand Jelke, Jr., of Cincinnati,
has arrived in oyster Bay to call ky
invitation upon the President. He, too,
was guest at luncheon. Mr.. Jeilke
is a member of the Ohio Circuit Court
bench. He is a long time friend OF
Mr. Roosevelt
Mayor Low of New York arrived this
afternoon on his yacht, the Surprise,
and was conducted direct to Sycamore
Hill, where he was welcomed cordially
by the President. They are believed
to have discussed political affairs In
New York. Late in the afternoon the
Mayor returned to his yacht and sail
ed for his summer home at Rye, N. z.
Other guests at the luncheon were
John d. Crinnmins and the two Misses
Crimmins of New York, former Assem-
blyman Oscar Colley of Weschester
county, New York; Miss Kean. sister
of the New Jersey senator; Lieut.. Mar
tin Crimmins, who returned recently
from the Philippines and Mrs. Grim
minis and the members of the Presi-
dents house party.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
GIVEN A FORTNIGHT'S REST.
Judge CarOn at Quebec VIII Take
His Time While Greene and Gay
nor Will Remain at Chateau

nor VIII Remain at Chateau
FrOntenac.
Quebec, Que, July 19.-Col. Gaynor
and Capt. Greene, the two American
contractors who are wanted in Savan-
nah for alleged frauds in government
harbor work, were given another re-
spite of two weeks by Judge Caron in
the Superior Court to-day.
Judge Caron heard arguments by the
counsel of the United States, and the
prisoners on writs of habeas corpus
issued on the request of the prisoners
legal advisers. When the lawyers had
presented their cases Judge Caron an
nounced that he would hand down a
decision in about two weeks, and re-
manded the prisoners back to the care
of the sheriff. Gaynor and Greene
occupy luxurious quarters at the Cha
tcau Frontenac, where they are guard
cd by deputies.
Should the writs be vacated the ex-
tradition proceedings will be heard on
their merits in Quebec.
Mr.. Stuart, one of the counsel for
the United States government, opened
the proceedings this morning in be-
half of the prosecution. He was fol-
lowed by Senator Dandurand, who adj
dressed the court in French. both he
and Mr.. Stuart quoting numerous au-
thorities in support of their motion to
dismiss the writs.
Messrs. Tashereau and Gervais also
argued the case for Greene and Gay
nor, and Mr.. McMasters reply to their
remarks closed the arguments.
Judge Caron remanded the prisoners
until Friday, next, but remarked that
on that daU a fI1rfhA remand of eight
days would probably be given, as he
did not think he would be ready to
render judgment for at least a fort
night
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
IN MIMIC WARFARE
SUMMERS WORK OF NORTH AT
LANTIC SQUADRON.
TO ASSAIL NORTHERN COAST.
SHIPS AND FORTS WILL MAKE DE-
TENSE.

The Game of War to BE Played In
Grand Style During the Dog Days.
The Problems for the Squadron
Prepared by the Dewey Board.
Gen. Macarthur and Rear Admiral
Higginson VIII Be in Charge.
FIectest ships VIII be Assigned to
the s'Enemy'-Au Information as
to Plans to BE Kept Secret as. in
Time of War.
Washington, July 19.-The summer
maneuvers of the North Atlantic
squadron off the New England and
Middle Atlantic coast have now ac-
tually begun. From now until the end
of the first week in September the
squadron will work out problems pre-
pared by the Dewey or general board,
and busy itself with drills and evolu-
lions with short Interruptions for coal
ing and taking on supplies.
The picturesque feature of the sum-
mer's work and the one which is ex-
citing the most interest will be the at
tempt of several war vessels repre-
senting an enemy to gain the coast
through a vigilant defending squad
ron. The latter will send out scouts"
and use it's utmost endeavor to locate
the invaders before any of them may
slip through the lines and put the
guardians of the nations safety to
shame. The Navy Department an
nounces that this feature of the man
euVers will take place from Aug. 20 to
%, inclusive. The movements involved
in this problem game, it is announced,
will not extend below Cape Hatteras to
the south nor beyond Eastport, Me-,
to the north, but the specific limits
within which the enemy's ships will
be defied to reach the coast will not
be made public. Only the officers in
command of the ships engaged will be
furnished with that information. 1t
is understood that the attacking
force will be given certain specified
limits within which to strike and the
defenders will also naturally be made
aware of these limits. But it is not
desired to make the information pub
lie property for fear that following
the movements so closely may result
in information as to the vessels
whereabouts at the critical time leak
ing to the opposite side, thus destroy
ing the value of the game and de-
prtving It of its zest. This war
game" will cover an area of water
500 miles down the coast and
perhaps 500 or more outward in the At
lantic.
The division of the North Atlantic
squadron into ali attacking force has
been placed in the hands of Rear Ad-
miral Higginson, the commander-in-
chief of the station. The 'enemys
ships will be the f1eetest which can be
conveniently assigned to that duty, for
a slow moving craft would furnish too
easy prey for the defending ships and
scouts. 1t is thoroughly GealiZed that
the war vessels of all the possible
naval enemies Of this country are not
slow craft. Gen. MacArthur's temper
airy assignment to the command of the
Department of the East will cover the
period to be consumed in the maneu
vers. Gen. Macarthur and Rear Admit
raj Higginson have been given the IL
bretto of the war drama that is to be
played and the assignment of charac-
tiers and the rehearsals of parts will
be their own work.
The joint maneuvers, according to
the present plan, will begin the secon1
week in September.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
CHICKAMAUGA SELECTED.
Will Be One of Governments Great
Military Camps-TyphOid Fever
Not Prevalent There Says Medical
Board.

VIII ne Ohe OF governments UTeAt
Military Camps-TyphOid Fever
Not Prevalent There Says Medical
Board.
Washington, July 19.-Secretary Root
to-day gave the final order for the es
tablishment of the first of the four
great military posts which are to be
the gathering places of the United
States forces in case of war; and in
time of peace are to be great train
ing schools for both regulars and mil
itiamen. This, the first post, will be
at Chickamauga. Secretary Root has
allotted $450,000 for the construction of
a post there calculated to accommo-
date one full regiment of cavalry and
one company of artillery, which force is
to be the nucleus of the future great
military post. Gen. H. v. Boynton,
president of the Chickamauga Park
Commission, after some quiet negotia-
ton, has been able to secure nearly
two thirds OF the square mile of land
required for the post proper, and the
remainder will be sought by condemna-
ton proceedings. AS this tract adj
joins the Chickamauga National Park,
troops will have the run of the ten
square miles comprising that tract
during large maneuvers.
The medical board which was charg-
ed with an investigation of the report
that typhoid fever prevailed among the
troops now living in the Chickamauga
Park under canvas, has made most
careful examination and has reported
that there is no foundation for the
statement The report says that the
water in the park is pure and whole
some and the health conditions are
perfectly normal. the few typhoid cases
being purely sporadic.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
GEN. REYES DEFEATED.

RevoIutionist Troops RepuIsed
From BIueHeIds-Boat of Insur-
gents Was Overturned In Surf.
Mobile, Ala, July IA private let
ter from Bluefields gives details OF the
repulse of Reyes and the revolutionists
on July I. Martial law was declared
on the 5th of July, and there we're
hurried movements of government
troops on that and the following day
The citizens hoisted flags for protection
and Jamaica negroes in great numbers
came into town seeking aid Of the
British consul. The town Itself was
it was known that N the Bluff
was to be. the point of
attack. On Saturday large
barge carrying soldiers arrived from
Rama and was a t once ordered to pro-
coed to the bluff. Reports came that
the Colombian war vessel had also
landed troops at the bluff, and an i'm
pressment of negroes was made to
serve as a home guard. The fight
proved to be a small affair although
brisk while 1t lasted. On the govern
ment side two were brought in dead
and three wounded. with thirty pris-
oners, two being officers. There was
great rejoicing when Reyes defeat was
known, but as there was apprehension
of a landing of revolutionists at an
other point, military precautions were
continued.
1t is said Reyes defeat was due
chiefly to an accident. His invasion
was made on the steamer Pinzon. He
landed one party at the bluff in a large
boat, but a second boat overturned in
the heavy sea, and the extra ammuni-
ton and supplies were lost. The in
surgents were afraid to make a sec
ond attempt to land more troops, and
overcome, killed or captured. The
Pinzon, being short of coal, put to sea,
but it expected to return with more
men. The government has obtained
loan of $4,000 $4,000 in American
money! from the merchants of Blue
fields. 1t was in the nature of a forced
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
ACCOUNTS CLOSED AT HAVANA.

Balance Turned over to New Gov
eminent Was $1.613,SOS
of the United States military govern
nent of Cuba, which remained at Ha-
vana in order to check the accounts up
20 May ~. has finished its work The
final balance certified over to the new
government May 10, was sl.e1S,Sos, of
which $685., 10 was in the treasury. the
remainder being in the hands of the
disbursing officers Of the island. About
500, 900 has been debited to the military
government on account of estimates or
possible claims.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
PREMIER BALF0UR SPEAKS.
lie Hopes for Friendly Relations
With Continental Powers and That
Feelings Engendered by South At
ricnn War VIII Soon Pass Away.


ricnn War VIII Soon Pass Away.
London, July 19.-At the opening of
a new Conservative club at Fulham
to-day, the premier, A. j. Balfour,
made his first extra parliamentary
speech as premier He said he be-
lieved that with the cessation of the
war in South Africa new era of
friendly relations between Great Brit
ain and the continental Powers had
set in and would continue.
The views expressed on the continent
during the war regarding the British
people and British troops had caused
surprise and Indignation, but the con-
troversies were now ended. He hoped
they never would be revived and be-
lieved that those who accused the
country of wantonly attacking a free
people would see in the future of the
Transvaal what British ideas of lib
erty, colonial elf-government and pur-
ity of administration could do to ANAL
gamate races and make of Southh
Africa what Great Britain had made
of so many other portions of the world
Referring to Lord Salisbury, the
premier said he had left the country at
peace with the whole wrold. and he,
Mr. Balfour, believed they could look
forward to ever increasing good rela-
lions with continental nations and 10
a prolonged period of international
good will. He trusted that the great
family of civilized nations would be
what 1t ought to be-a brotherhood
with like interests and like aims
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
AGAINST GERMAN TRUSTS.
Says Russia's Financial Agent I'm
London-Great Britain Is Treating
the Cars Proposal CooIIy.

London. July 19-Russia's project
for an international antitrust confer
ence continues to repose in the COM
mercial department of the foreign Of
fee.
1t is generally held to be rather in
credible that the varying interests of
European countries could permit of
their getting together with the object
of controlling production. Serge De-
tatischeff, financial agent of Russia,
said to-day:
I'VE have no fears of your Ameri-
can trusts. They do not af-
feet Russia in any degree what
ever. So far as our country
alone is concerned this move
ment is mainly directed against
German trusts, but all countries are in
terested broadly in finding means for
protecting commerce against artificial
depression. If signatories of the Brus-
sells sugar convention have agreed to
be represented at the proposed confer
ence. there is no doubt that the Unit
ed States will also be invited to par
ticipate."
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
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CLEVELAND'S CITY COUNCIL.
Attorney General of Ohio Takes
steps to Dust the Body.

Cleveland, o., July 19.-Attorney
General Sheets began quo warranto
proceedings in the Circuit Court here
to-day to GUST the Cleveland City Coun-
ell, and demanding that the members
OF that body show by what right they
hold office. Judge Caldwell of the Cir
cult Court granted an order restraining
the Council from granting further
franchises or special privileges until
the case is heard and decided.
Attorney Sheets holds that inasmuch
as the federal plan of municipal gov
ernment has been declared unconstitu-
tional by the State Supreme Court, the
City Council is an illegal body.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
FATAL FIGHT OVER CHICKENS.
A Virginia Farmer Killed and His
slayer May He Lynched.


Roanoke, Va, July ia special
from Abingdon, Washington county,
Virginia, says Moses Lytton and John
Collins, two prominent farmers, living
on adjoining plantations near Saltville,
became involved in a fight yesterday
because the former had killed some
chickens belonging to Collins. Later
Collins was driving past Lytton's
home, when the latter fired upon him
with a double barrelled shotgun, and
killed him. However, before he died,
Collins drew revolver and fired five
times at LYtton.
Twenty-Five men had to Guard Lyt-
toms home last night to keep him
from being lynched. Bad blood is
manifest and more trouble is looked
for. Lytton is in the county Jail at
Abingdon.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
BRYAN TO BEGIN CAMPAIGN.
VIII Conduct Extensive Speaking
Tour in New England.

Lincoln, Neb., July 19.-William J.
Bryan left tonight for an extended
speaking tour in the Eastern and New
England states. His principal political
address will be at the New England
Democratic League meeting at Boston,
July "a. The present trip is understood
to be the beginning of an active cam
paign on the part Of Mr.. Bryan during
the summer and fall months. He will
take a leading part in the canvas in
Nebraska. Mr.. Bryan will pass to-
morrow in Chicago.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
STEAMER COMERIC AGROUND.
'ard and Fast at seweII's Point in
Hampton Roads.

Norfolk, Va. July 19.-The British
steamer Generic, Capt. Buchanan,
'aaen with a general cargo from New
dreams, July 10, for Hamburg, via
-'ofIolk for bunker coal, went ashore
Lar Sewells Point, in Hampton
tt.'das this morning and at a late
. ar tonight was still hard and fast
Isl und. The Merritt and Chapman
lglecklng steamers Rescue and Will
an an Coley went to her and made an
t r-5s uccessful effort to float her at high
~ they will make another effort
morrow morning and should they
~ealh 1a1l the cargo will be Hghtered.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
EARTHQUAKES IN ST. VINCENT
Several Shocks Experienced al
Kingston, One Being Terrific.

Kingstown, st. Vincent. Friday, July
1S.-Several shocks of earthquake were
experienced here yesterday. There
was a terrific one at GAS o'clock in the
morning. 1t was accompanied by a
loud runbling explosive sound like
thunder. Several buildings were dam
aged. There was no loss of life, but a
great panic prevailed. The most severe
shock lasted only ten seconds. The
shocks are credited to subterranean
gas or steam explosions.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
PRESIDENT CASTRO WEAKENS.
Decides Not to Attack Rebels Mt Bar
ceIona and Will Return to Ca

Washington, July 19.-Minister Bow
en- at Caracas, has cabled the State
Department as follows:
1.-The President Of Venezuela has
abandoned the idea of attacking the
enemy at Barcelona, and is proposing
to return to Caracas SOON"
President Castro went to Barcelona,
which was partially invested by the
revolutionists about ten days ago,
landing from a government warship,
and asserting that he would clear out
the rebels within fifteen days.
He had considerable force
of soldiers with him and the rea-
son for his change of mind, in the alb
sence of a decisive battle can only be
conjectured here. It is known that he
is unable to regain Caracas by land
owing to the presence between himself
and the capital of revolutionary forces
and he must return by water as he
came.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20

priated $4,000 from their treasury;
Ohio gave $4,000 and Iowa and Indiana
promise contributions later.
President Mitchell declared that there
was approximately $1,000,000 in the
treasures of the various local unions,
of which they should contribute one
half.
The convention then adjourned.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
Severe Typhon at Hong Kong.

Hong Kong, July ia typhoon of
unusual severity has caused consid-
cradle damage here and in this city.
It is estimated that there were twenty
fatalities
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
WILLIAMS DENIES REPORT.
Seaboard Has Nothing to Do with
Gates Deal in C. & o. and n. & w.

Gates Deal IN c. q D. and n. q W.
Richmond, Va, July 19.-President
Air Line to-day emphatically denied
published statements that purchases of
Chesapeake and Ohio and Norfolk and
Western stock had been made by John
w. Gates and others in the interest of
the Seaboard Air Line. He said that
he was not intimate enough with the
Chesapeake and Norfolk and Western
situations to express an opinion as to
the movement in their stock, but he
knew that the Seaboard had no con-
nection with it in any way.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
China's Formal Aceptancc.

Pekin, July 1s.-The Chinese
officials have formally notified the min
listers of the Powers OF the thrones ac-
ceptance Of the conditions for the res
toratiop of Tien Tsin to the Chinese.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
Ex-secretary Herbert verr Ill.

Washington, July 1s.--Hilary A. Her
bert. Secretary of the Navy, under
President Cleyeland's administration, is
lying very i'll with typhoid fever in a
hospital ia this city.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
Boiler Explosion killed Four.

Columbus, Miss, July 1s-The mill OF
Prldmore and Reese at McCrary, Miss.
was destroyed by an explosion of boil
ers early to-day. Both proprietors and
two other men were killed.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
PURSUIT of TRACY CEASES.
Has Cost Eight Washington Counties
sum of $4,000.

Tacoma, Wash, July 19.-All organ
lied effort to capture Harry Tracy, the
escaped Oregon convict, has ended. No
further posses will start after him The
pursuit of Tracy through Clark, Cow
litZ, Lewis, Thurston, Pierce, Kitsap,
Snohomish and King counties has cost
these counties 10000.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
TO SAVE THEIR NECKS.

Mississippi Murderers Appeal to
United States Court.
Jackson, Miss, July 19.-The attor-
reys in the Ashley Coke case having
been notified that Gov. Longino would
not Interfere in the mandate of the
court, which was to the effect that
Coke and Lauderdale, convicted of
killing Engineer Rea, should hang at
Greenville on Tuesday next, have APP
pealed to the Supreme Court of the
United States to grant a writ of error.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
TO RETIRE GEN. BROOKE.
Oldest Ranking Ofhcer of Army Ex-
cept Gen. Miles.

Washington. July 19.-A general or
der has been prepared at the War De-
partment retiring MAJ. Gen. John o.
Brooke, who will reach the age limit
Of Ga years on Monday, the 21st in
slant. With the exception of Gen.
Miles, Gen. Brooke is the only officer
on the active list of the army who
reached the grade Of brigadier general
during the Civil War
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-20
TO INSPECT DISTRICT MALTA.
Root, Wood, Corbin and Randolph
to Visit Camp at Leesburg, Wa.

to Visit Camp at Leesburg, Va.
Washington, July 1s.-Secretary
Root, accompanied by Gen. Leonard
Wood, Gen. Corbin and Col. Randolph,
will drive to Leesburg, Va, to-mor-
row to inspect the camp of the Dis
trict National Guard.
A light mountain wagon and relays
Of army mules will be used on the 35-
mile trip into Virginia