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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
CONGRESS VOTES AID
President Makes Special Appeal
For Sufferers on Martinique.
War Department in Charge OF Relier
Measures-ConsuI Ayme Sends
Cable Message to Secre'
tary Hay.

The president Monday, sent the tol-
lowing message to congress-:
To the Senate and House OF Represen'
tatiyes:
One Of the greatest calamnities in
history has fallen upon our neigh
boring island of Martinique. The con-
sui of the United States at Guadalupe
has telegraphed from Fort De France
under date of yesterday, that the dis
aster Is complete; that the city OF 81
Pierre has ceased to exist, and tnat
the American consul and his family
have perished. He is Informed tna'
thirty thousand people have lost their
lives and that fifty thousand are home
less and hungry; that there is urgent
need of all kinds OF provisions and
that the visit of vessels for the Work
of supply and rescue is imperatively
required.
The government of France, while
expressing their thanks for the marks
CT sympathy which have reached them
from America, informs us that Fort
De France and the entire, island OF
Martinique are still threatened. They
therefore request that for the purpose
of rescuing the people who are In such
deadly peril and threatened with star
vation, the government Of the United
States may send as soon as possible
the means of transporting them from
the stricken island. The island OF St.
Vincent, and perhaps others in that re-
g;on, are also seriously menaced by
the calamity which has taken so ap-
palling a form at Martinique.
1 have directed the departments OF
the treasury, of war, and OF the navy
to take such measures for the relief
of these stricken people as lies within
the executive discretion, and I earu-
estly commend this case of unexam-
pied disaster to the generous consid-
Grafton OF the congress. For this pur-
pose I recommend that an appropria-
ton Of five hundred thousand dollars
be made, to be Immediately available.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
White House, Washington, May u,
1902.
Immediately on receipt Of the mes
sage the house passed, by an over
whelming vote a bill appropriating
$200, 900 to the sufferers.
Secretary Hay was requested by
President Roosevelt to acquaint Sec.
retary Root and Secretary Moody with
the presidents wishes and they were
charged to carry out the details of the
arrangements. The treasury depart
ment also was instructed to cooperate.
The war department was placed in
charge of tae supply work and the
navy department was asked for ship
Secretary Moody Immediately .tele-
graphed orders to Captain Berry, the
commander of the Dixie, now at New
York, to take on the army supplies
and sail at the earliest possible mo-
ment for Martinique.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
CONDEMNS EMBASSY
Bailey Questions Right Of Presi,
dent to Appoint Representatives.
OPPOSES SHOWING KING EONOR
Action Is Contrary to Policy Of the
American People-No Part Of Ex-
penses Should be Paid by
Congress, Says Texan.

A Washington special says: A lively
debate occurred in the senate Satur-s
day upon an amendment to the army
appropriation bill offered by Mr.. Baily
of Texas, providing that no part OF the
appropriation made by the measure
should be used in defraying the ex-
penses Of the special embassy to the
coronation of King Edward VII Of Eng
land. After considerable discussion
the amendment was withdrawn and
the bill passed.
Subsequently Mr.. Bailey offered a
resolution which will be considered
later, covering the point Of his amend
ment. Mr.. Bailey's resolution fol-
lows:
THAT it is contrary to the policy OF
the United States to accredit to any
foreign government any ambassador.
minister of other diplomatic officer or
agent to especially represent the
United States at the coronation OF any
hereditary prince or potentate."
That no power exists in the pres
ident Of the United States to appoint
any ambassador or agent and accredit
him as the representative Of the.
United States to any government ex-
cept by and with the advice snd con-
sent of the senate, as prescribed In
section 2, article 1, Of the constitution
Of the United States"
"If," said Mr.. Bailey, in discussing.
his amendment, I'VE are to send =
special embassy to the coronation of
this monarch in Great Britain, We must
hereafter send an embassy to the coross
alton of every monarch or else give
an effront to the nation concerned. S
1T it be true that we have sent
ambassadors to the coronation OF Eut.
ropean rulers, l ask If special embas.
sizes have ever been sent to the inau-3
guration of the president Of the United
States? Are they entitled at our hands:
to what they do not give to u.s.
What l protest against" said the.
Texas senator, "is this: That the great
est republic in the world shall perform
for a monarchy what monarchies 90
not perform for u.s."
He said that, Of course, II represen-.
tatives of this government were to DO
sent to a cornation they ought not.
to pay their own expenses.
It was pointed out by Mr.. Lodge tnat
the power of the president to send
a special agent was established thor
oughly by practice. It was cfear tnaf:
he had such authority.
Mr.. Money, Of Mississippi, protested:
against the sending Of a speciaI en-,
bassy to the coronation of any king
or potentate, not approving Of having
representative Of the United ssafea
cool his heels in -csErideRs~u any
monarch. He thought it entirety
unnecessary to appoint an extraordf,
nary ambassador in this instance when
the United States already had an am
bassador accredited to Great Britain.
Mr.. Hoar said he sympathized with.
the statement that the United States,
should not pay tribute to any nation
which that nation did not pay to u.s.
Mr.. Bailey explained that he was op.
posed to the assumption by the pres,
ideut that he had authority to appoint
ambassadors to any country without
the consent Of the senate.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
AIR SHIP BLOWS UP.

Daring Aeronaut and His Assistant
Meet Tragic Fate in Paris.
Severe, the aeronaut, and one of his
assistants, were killed by the explo-
sion of Severo's air ship in making
trial trip a, Paris, France, Monday
morning. When the ship was high in
the air the spectators were Mortified
by bright flash of light, followed by a
loud explosion. The balloon fell rap
idly, landing on the roof of a house.
The aeronaut fell into the street and
was dashed to pieces. The engineer,
who accompanied him, was burned to
death.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
FIRST TRAIN OVER NEW LINE.

E,em AriInaton, Ga, to Talfahassee,
Fis., Passengers Are Hauled.
The first train carrying passengers
IN the new Georgia, Florida and Ala
bama railway went through from Ar.
lington, Ca, to Tallahassee, Fla,
Thursday. The largest stockholders
of the road, together with the general
superintendent and the chief OF con-
struction, went down to drive the last
spike. About ten miles out from TAI
lahassee they were met by large
crowd of prominent officials and busi-
ness men of the Florida capital city,,
and amid many hurrahs the train maoe
It's entree.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
CUBAN FLAG IS RUN UP.
President-EIect Palma Makes a "Hur-
rah" Entry Into the City Of Ha-
vana-OId Glory Not Displaced.

At twenty-three minutes Of o'clock
Sunday morning large Cuban flag
was hoisted over MORO castle at Ha-
vana. This was the signal that the
steamer Julia, with President-elect Es-
trada Palma and his party on board,
had been sighted, and cheers went up
from the thousands on the opposite
shore, who had waited patiently the
Julia's arrival since daybreak. The
crowd cheered for the new president
and for the flag which was hoisted
over the famous fortress for the first
time.
It was a moment Of exultatioD for
the Cubans, and the fact that the Stars
and Stripes floated from it's customary
flagstaff beside the Cuban flag over
the castle did not lessen their enthu-
siasm.
The Cuban flag flying over MORO
was the same one which was first
raised over the senate chamber. 1t
was sent to the castle Saturday and
fastened to the halyards of the flag
staff used to signal the nationality OF
incoming vessels When the smoke OF
the Julia was seer in the direction OF
Matanzas, the flag was hauled up. AS
it rose, the bands stationed along the
water front played the Cuban national
HYMN, steamers saIuted and church
bells were rung.
Two hours later, after the last OF
the great fleet of vessels that had gone
out to escort the Julia to the harbor
had returned past Moro castle, this
flag was lowered and raised over the
senate chamber.
There was continuous saluting as
the Julia sailed between the rows OF
tugs and barges, and there were
cheers from the crowded wharves. The
several war ships in the harbor were
decorated. The Stars and Stripes float
ed over the wreck Of the Maine, and
under the flag the Cuban commission,
in charge of the festivities, had caused
white and black pennant to be
placed.
The steam tug Dauntless, the old Ill
ibusterer, was given the right OF the
line in the marine procession.
When he arrived at the wharf the
president-elect was welcomed by Vice
President Esteve in a brief speech.
A pretty feature of the reception in
Havana was Senor Estrada Palma's
welcome by twenty-three young Cuban
women, dressed in costumes repre-
senting the American republics. Sc
nora Durio, who represented Cuba, de-
livered an address and read poem.
From the wharf the president-e:ect
was escorted to the palace by mem
bers of the rural guard. Governor
General Wood his staff and the secre-
taries, received Senor Estrada Palma
at the palace. From here the presi-
dent-elect proceeded to the municipal
council building. Speeches were made
by the mayor of Havana and senor
Zayas. The latter welcome Senor Es'
trada Palma in behalf of the people OF
all classes and ali political beliefs.
Replying, Senor Estrada Palma
said that his reception was a crafty
ing experience, and judging from what
he had seen since his arrival in Cuba,
the people were unanimous in support
of the incoming government. This, ne
said, boded we'll for the republic.
General Wood accompanied Senor
Estrada Palma to the residence OF Gen.
eral Maxine Gomez, where the presi-
dent will reside until his Inauguration
Nav 20.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
POSSE sLAYs FIVE MEN.

Fatal Termination of Attempt to Ar
rest Lawbreakers in Kentucky.
Five men have been killed in Floyd
conntv KY, by Constable Reedy and
nosse as the result of the killing OF
Sol Osborne and Bud Little two weeks
ago. James Tompkins and Waiter
Jopes are said to have been two OF the
men killed, but the names of the others
are not known. According to reports,
the men engaged in desperate ngnt
with the posse and were shot to deatn.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
STUDENTS GAIN THEIR POINT.

Trouble at Clemson College Settled
at a Meeting Of Trustees.
A Charleston, S. c., dispatch says:
The trouble at Clemson college, the
farmer boys institution founded main-
w by Senator Tillman and which has
been successfully conducted and
crowded with students ever since its
establishment, has been settled. The
boys have gained their point.
The suspended student is reinstatso
and striking members of the sopho-
more class allowed to return.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
CONGRESS GRANTS RELIEF.

Following Presidents Appeal, Sum OF
s2CoCoo Goes to VaIcano Sufferers.
The house Monday passed by an
overwhelming vote bill granting
5000 for the relief of the sufferers
in the great calamity in the West In
dies. The bill was substitute to the
relief measure passed by the senate,
which carried 100000. the increase
having followed the receipt of a mes
sage from the president setting forth
the magnitude of the calamity and urg-
ing an appropriation Of $5OO,OOO.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
Women's Clubs to Meet.

The local club women of Spartan
burg have been busily engaged for the
past month making preparations for
the entertainment for the South Caro-
lima Federation of Women's Clubs, to
be held in that city May 1923. About
100 delegates will be in attendance
upon the meeting, and another week OF
festival entertainment is looked for
ward to.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
HAITIEN REBELS VICTORIOUS.

Black Republic in State Of Chaos and
Without a Head.
Severe fighting took place in the
streets of Port au Prince, Haiti, Mon
day, resulting in a. triumph for the
opponents Of the government. The
troops at the arsenal surrendered with
out resistance and the government
passed into the hands of the revol :
tionists. Only two men were killed
and three wounded.
A provisional government has been
established under the presidency OF
Boisrono Canal, a former chief magis-
trate of Haiti.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
NO COERCION WAS USED.

Ex-Commissione Evans Says He Was
Not Forced Out Of Office.
In view of the published statements
to the contrary, it can be said on au-
thority that cannot be questioned that
Commissioner Evans desire to sever
his connection with the pension bu-
reau was not prompted by any sugges-
ton or promise of the president or any
one speaking for him. His resignation
as commissioner was voluntary act
and entirely Independent Of any out
side consideration
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
Carolina Bankers Meet.

The convention of the South Caro-
lima Bankers Association, which was
held in Charleston the past week, was
largely attended. Many representative
men from this state and others were
present. It was one Of the most enjoy
able and successful in the history OF
the association.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
CASH CAPITAL is PROVIDED

Prime Obstacle in Way Of Yarn MtH
Combine is Removed.
A New York dispatch says: The
$50 900 900 combination Of the South
ern yarn mills is now rapidly nea 4
completion. Saturday it was given
that the working cash capital had been
provided, thus taking away all impedi
ments to active formation.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
THREE NEW STATES ADMITTED.

House Passes Bill Taking in Oklaho-
ma. New Mexico and Arizona.
The so-called leaders of the house
were given another rundown Friday
by the passage OF the omnibus bill'
admitting to statehood the territories
of Oklahoma. New Mexico and Arl-
zona.
The opposition to the bill collapsed
at the last minute and the bill: was
passed without division as IT came
from the committee, except for re"
verbal amendments. -
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
GRANT GETS GRAND BOUNCE.

Marshal of Western District Of Texas
Received Fees illegally.
The president Tuesday summarily
dismissed John Grant, United States
marshall for the western district OF
Texas. On April l last the attorney
general charged Grant with receivinga
fee of $4,000 for services In securing
for a Beaumont, Texas, national pank
a designation as United STATES so'
ernment depository.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
WAR ON BEEF TRUST BEGUN.
Bill for Injunction Is Filed In Federal
Court at Chicago.

Court at Chicago.
With the full approval of Attorney
General P. C. Knox, District Attorney
S. C. Bethea Saturday evening filed
yith the clerk of the federal circuit
court in Chicago g. bill for an inJunc-
ton designed to destroy the alleged
giant conspiracy to illegally control
the meo. trade of the United States.
At the same time District Attorney
Bethea served notice that on May 20
he will appear before Federal Judge
Grosscup and ask for temporary in
junction against the packers and their
representatives under the Sherman ma
tional antitrust law.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
RELIEF BILL IN CONGRESS.
Senate Passes Measure, but the Same
Meets Objection in House.

senate FdSSSS "Sooe'S' wv e''S
Meets Objection in House.
The senate Saturday passed a DILL
introduced by Senator Fairbanks, ap-
propriatlng 100000 for the purchase
Of supplies for the relief of the suffer
ers by the disaster in the Island OF
Martinique.
The Fairbanks bill was Immediately
presented to the house. Mr.. Under
wood (Alabama) objected and express
ed the opinion that there was no occa"
sion for a Legislative spasm." lmme"
diate action was postponed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
PEACE CERTAIN TO RESULT.

Advices From South Africa Indicate
Early Cessation Of War.
A dispatch received at Lisbon, Por-
tngal from Delagoa Bay, Portuguese
East Africa, says that peace in South
Africa is certain to result from the
conference of the Beers to be held at
vareninging, Transvaal, May Is.
II is said. the dispatch continues
that peace will be officially proclaimed
May 20.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
Neoro Democrat "Non Persona Grata."


A Charleston dispatch says: Be-
cause Jerome R. Riley, noted negro
political economist and social phillso-
pher, OF New. York, declared himself
a staunch advocate Of the doctrines
and principles of the democratic party,
he was denied the support Of the prom
inent negro ministers and republican
politicians, when he came to this city
several days ago with the intention OF
delivering a series of lectures in the
various colored churches in and around
Charleston.
Riley's experience affords one OF the
most unique phases Of southern poll
tical life that has presented itself this
side of the Mason and Dixon line since
the close Of the civil war. The New
Yorker declares that he is being per-
secuted by the members of his own
race, and that it is due chiefly to such
men as those who have denied him the
use OF the buildings and halls that the
southern negro is no better off than he
is today.
Riley is one of the widest known ne
groes in the United States. He gradu-
ated from the Chicago Medical college
in the early seventies, having been the
first representative Of the colored race
to matriculate at that institution. Later
he was the enrolling clerk in the first
democratic legislature of Arkansas al
ter the reconstruction period. At pres
enut he is president Of the Colored Ma
tional AntiIm:erlallstic League, an or
ganization that is growing in power
and influence every day. Riley mas
written a number Of books pertaining
to racial philosophy and political sit
uations in the southern states.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
COTTON BUYERS ORGANIZE.

Southeastern Association Meets in At
Ianta and Elects Officers.
A meeting of the Southeastern Cot
ton Buyers Association, which is COM
posed cf the leading buyers in the
states of Georgia, Alabama, North and
South Carolina, was held in Atlanta
Thursday.
A constitution was adopted and Of
ficers elected for the ensuing year
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
PRESIDENT sAm-Is OUT.

Chief of Black Republic Of Hayti Re-
signs His Office.
General Tiresias Simon Sam, presi-
dent of the Haitian republic, has re-
signed his Office. The Haitian con-
gress will elect his successor.
President Sam was elected April
1, 1896, for seven years, by the two
chambers Of the Haitian congress, in
joint session. He was 81 years old
when elected, and belongs to family
DISTINGUISHED in Haitian revolutionary
history.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
ST. VINCENT BEING DESTROYED.

Another Island of the Lesser Antilles
Suffers From Volcanic Eruption.
The Soufriere volcano, on the island
of st. Vincent, has been in full erup-
ton for a week. Several plantations
have been destroyed. Earthquakes and
lond reports accompanied the eruption
and stones and ashes fell at Kingston.
Many persons were wounded and the
the bodies of 500 dead are unburied.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
cHAFFEE AS A PEAcEMAkEP.

Head Of Army in Philippines Visits
Island of .Mindanao.
General Chaffee sailed from Manila
Wednesday on the transport 1ngals for
tn Lanao district, Of the island OF Mln'
danao. General Davis telegrapheo
that he thought Chaffee's presence
would have a favorable effect on the
ointment Moros, and General Chanee
Immediately replied by going to Mill
danao.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
McLAURIN STILL PUGlLISTlC.
For Offensive Conduct Senator Knocks
Man Down in Washington Hotel.

Man Down in Washington Hotel.
There was an exciting scene IN the
lobby of hotel in Washington Friday
night, in which Senator McLaurin, OF
South Carolina. figured. The senator
was sitting in the dining room with
gentlemen. when he became the object
of some offensive attention from man
whose name the senator refuses to dis
close. The man followed Senator Nc
Laurin from the room and was prompt
ly knocked down.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
STATE MUST BORROW MONEY.

Not Enough Funds in Georgia Treas
ury to Pay the Teachers.
If the teachers of Georgia are paid
for the fourth months work this year
the state will have to borrow s2oO,ooo.
The statement of the condition OF the
treasury which was made known last
Thursday by Governor Cand'er shows
only $4,000 on hand that can be ap-
piled to the payment of the teachers'
and the state is due them s350,0OO.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-15
VOL cANo CONTINUES ACTIVE.
Hot Mud and cinders Rain Upon De-
stroyed City Without Cessation.

stroyed City Without Cessation.
A telegram of Sunday from Fort de
France says that hot mud and cinders
have continued to fall throughout the
island of Martinique and doing great
damage, and that when the final re-
ports are received it will be touna
that many people have been killed or
injured in other parts Of Martinique.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-01-09

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All of the varied interests of this
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the first year Of the new century con-
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the second year imbued with public
spirit, courage and determination to
reach still greater achievements.
The greatest worlds exposition of
all time is to be held within our com
monwealth in 1908, and this in itself
is an incentive for redoubled energy
and pride on the part of every Mis-
sourian.'
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-01-09
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