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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
THE SHARE OF ALABAMA
s75. 900 FOR MONTGOMERY AND
 $75,ooO FOR SELMA.
Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds Agrees on Its Report House Passes Bill Donat-
 ing Spanish Masts.

Washington, April 23.-(Special) )-Sev- eral events of importance to Montgomery and Alabama in general transpired in Congress today
 The House passed, at the request of Representative Wiley for unanimous con- sent, the bill to give the State of Ala bama a title to the Spanish masts sent to Montgomery by Captain Richmond P. Hobson. Now the Senate will have to pass similar measure and the Presi- dent will sign the bill, whereupon the masts become the legal property of Ala bama. The necessary legislation will be enacted without delay.
 The Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds for the House of Representatives agreed upon it's report and decided to get the measure on the calendar by Friday. In the bill, which carries total appro- priation of some fifteen millions, Alabama gets two important items.
 Colonel Wiley's bill for the enlargement and improvement of the Montgomery There is a pleasant surprise in the report, however for instead of the fifty thousand estimated for the project, seventy-ive thousand is the sum appropriated. The committee promised Colonel Wiley that if this sum was insufficient, an additional sum would be voted next year. SiXty-tlVe thousand will be spent on the addition proper and ten thousand is for the work of harmonizing the two structures.
 Representative Bowie's bill for seven ty-five thousand for a public building at Selma is favorably reported.
 Both Colonel Wiley and MT. Bowie have worked assiduously for the favor ably report on these two bills, and the success which crowns their labors IS a splendid tribute to their ability and in- fiuence in Congress. Dozens of represen- tatives who asked for appropriations from this committee were turned down.
 Nilt Saul
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
FUNSTON TALKS.
Says He Gets Angry Whenever He
 Discusses the Philippines

r,enver. AprIi 23.-Tasa representative or the Associated Press. General Funston said with reference to the statement from Washington that the President had di- rected him Funston) to cease further discussion on public questions that he had not as yet received any such order from Washington. Continuing the con yersation, General Funston said that in the future his public utterances would be free from any reference to the Phil ippines, intimating that his speeches as printed were as rule full of misstate- ments and very badly garbled.
 Later in the day, when shown copy of the order issued by Acting Secretary of War Sanger by direction of the Presi- dent. General Funston said: ''I think 1t possibly refers to my remarks on the Philippines at the Sons of the American Revolution banquet last Saturday night l said nothing there. but what l had said before and the manner in which was introduced by General Hale at that function naturally called for remarks on the Philippines. If my remarks on that occasion are not satisfactory to my chief I regret it.
 'I am the last man to do anything prejudicial to military discipline. but as said at the above mentioned reception, when I talk on the Philippine question l am liable to lose my temper. But truth does not always lie at the bottom of the well. Until hear from President Roose- welt I have nothing to say, pro or con.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
ovATIoNs TO PALMA.
Natives Greet the President-Elect
 of Cuba.

New York, April 23-President-elect Palma was greeted at Holguin, Cuba. by 6OO0 natives. says a dispatch from that city. Three bands led the march to the city hall The Presidents carriage was followed for two miles by the impetuous populace.
 and wearing liberty caps, came directly behind the American troops. which acted as an escort. At the plaza where the government building is situated. there were half a dozen more bands.
 As the. President approached all the bands played and 1000 school children sang Cuban hymns. keeping time with American and Cuban flags.
 Speeches by Mayor Ronda. General Palma and Senor Quesada followed these exercises and the Palma party were en- tertained at an informal dinner,
 General Palma occupied at night the same room in which twenty-five years SaIl was at that time the palace of Gen. eral Moralz of the Spanish army.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24

rounds of ammunition left. decided 10 surrender. They handed the town Of Bo- cas over to Lieutenant Commander NC Crca, who had 1t policed during Thursday night. He handed the town over to Colo neI Buendia the following morning. it now appears that on both sides only twenty-five men were killed and tnirty- five wounded. The government lost elgnt men killed.
 Upon the arrival of the government gunboat General Pinzon off Bocas del To- TO Saturday morning notice was given that her commander intended to bombard the town at the expiration of tweny-four h. urs. It is reported that Lieutenant Com mander McCrea endeavored to have this period prolonged to thirty hours, but the government General, Gomez, the military governor of Colon in command of the Pinzon, declined to extend the time. As the Liberal forces were without cannon and unable to hold Bocas they finally agreed to surrender the town.
 Under the terms of this surrender thH- ty-six hours were given the Liberals to retreat to Chiriquiri Crande with the arms and ammunition they had brought with them, but they were not allowed to take what they had captured at Bocas The revoluti onists left the town in the lsuEches and barges belonging to the United Fruit Company. The Pinzon left Bocas for Chiriquiri Grande to effect the evacuation of the revolutionists in that quarter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
FOUR KILLED IN AFFRAY.
Mexicans Engage in Quarrel and
 Blood Flows Freely.

Fl Psso. Texas. April s5.-A dispatfh from Chfahuahua today says that c'N- ting affrsy took place among peons on what Is known as the Little Piasa oppo- site the cathedral, in which four rlen were Killed and about a dozen were more or less seriously injured.
 The men were gathered about tear,ia resort and the difficulty arose over trivial matter. The two disputing parties drew their knives and began to slash encn other and iaa r.atly the different partisens took uf iflh. Before the police could interfere. three men lay dead on the ground. one was fatally injured and died later. and eleven were badly cut up three of whom may die.
 The alarm was given and the chtct oi police soon arrived with reinforcements Every man on the plaza, which is3fre- quented only by the peons, was arrteo and there were twenty seven prisoneH be- sides the slightly injured participane
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
AFTER THE BEEF TRUST.
Congressman Richardson Wants
 Legislative Remedy

Washington, April Z5-Representatlve picbardson of Tennessee, introduced the foIIoWlng follow T resolution in the House today;
 Whereas. there has been recently an unusual increase in the price of beef, nut anS d,Ie largely if not altogether to trusts and other combinations alleged to be un- lawful in organization. therefore, be 1t resolved. that the Ways and Means Com mittee be instructed to investigate the question of the recent increase in price of these articles and determine the cause thereof and if practicable to offer some iesislation that will afford relief against the evil complained of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
COLOMBIA'S CHARGES
WHAT THAT COUNTRY WANTS
 FOR CANAL CONCESSIONS.
$7 1000, ,ooo in a Lump Sum Will Be Demanded "On Account"-Lease
 of the Canal Strip in Perpetuity

Washington, April 2j.-Thcre have been some recent communications between Secretary Hay and the Colombian Min istcr. Mir. Concha containing the bases of an agreement between the two coun- tries in the event Congress should authorize the construction of canal across the isthmus of Panama.
 The following authorized statement con ,urning the propositions Of Colombia as they stand amended was made public to- day:
 . The United States is granted exclusive r,yht to construct, operate and protect a canal as well as all railroads, telegraph and telephone lines and auxiliary works uitbin the zone The zone is six miles wide and includes the islands of FIamln- on Naos and Perico in Panama Bay. u ia to be under the joint judicial control of the United States and Colombia.
 Colombia gives unqualified consent to the sale and transfer Of the Panama Canal Company's rights to the United States and eXempts the latter country from all taxes. import duties, etc.
 She grants to lho SH'So S'A lease of the canal strip in perpetuity. For convenience it is divided into periods of one hundred years, renewable at the ontion of the United States.
 Colombia asks for lump payment ot S7 600 after the exchange of ratiflca- lions to be considered as ''on account" '" For fourteen years Colombia valves all compensation for the canal rights. This 'neriod will moEe than cover the time of construction. At the end of the fourteen years period. the annual compensation which the United States shall pay there after shall be determined by board of Ave commissioners. The fact that Colom- b,a has asked for compensation for the first fourteen years and that the United states has advanced s7.ooo'Ooo lon ac- count will both be taken into considera- ton in fiixing the annual rental there after.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
YARN MILLS MAY f,MBINE A $bO,OCsSa,OOO Trust to
 Formed. F. L. UNDERWO0D'S PLANS Meeting Held in Charlotte, N
 C., Yesterday. Dr. J. H. McAden, President of Southern Cotton spinners' As
 sociation, Says . Merger of Some Kind is Necessary.

Charlotte, N. C., April 23.-Over loo men from six States, representing over. 7Oo.ooo yarn spindles, met in Charlotte today to hear the details of the proposition Of F. l.. Underwood of New York, who wishes to combine 60 per cent or more of the Southern yarn mills In $60,00o0O0 trust. The mill men unanimously voted TOT resolution declaring the wisdom of the amalgamation of their interests; and a great majority of the spinners voted to recommend that the proposal of Mr. Un- derwood be favorably considered by the stockholders of the Southern yarn mills.
 At a meeting in the forenoon. MT. Un- derwood repeated his proposition, which is, in effect, that he will agree to pay to all of the yarn mill owners price to be agreed upon by a committee to be select ed by the mill owners with his approval. but it is stipulated that such price shall not be in excess of 20 per cent of the fair cash cost of replacing the property; payment to be made in one-haif preferred and one-half common stock. He inform ed the spinners that he and his associates were prepared to effect the combination and were prepared to put up $5.bOo,0O as working capital, within ten days If need be.
 Indebtedness of Mills.
 Referring to the indebtedness of the mills, he stated that any mill could either pay it's debts and the purchaser would issue the entire value of the mill in stock or the purchaser would assume the in- debtedness and issue the value Of the mill in stock The mills In the combna- tion would have the advantage of having their stock listed and their products be- ing handled by one selling agency. thus reducing needless competition. The pre- ferred stock. Mir. Underwood said. would be per cent cumulative stock, and is not in the nature of q lien or mort gage.
 Contracts which were submitted to the spinners, state that the delivery of the mills must be made on or before January l. 1903. The mill men may consider the contracts and announce their decision after consultation with the directors and stockholders of their various com panies
 Despite their vote, a number of mill men questioned the success of Mir. un- derwood's plan. They maintain that it is a new thing and too large to be digested or sanctioned within year. Yet, all the spinners agree in saying that the yarn mills have been steadily losing money since December. 1901, and that if con- solidation of some kind is not effected. many Southern yarn mills will be forced to close down. or be. ruined.
 "The yarn men may or may not accept MT Underwoods plan.' said Dr. J. H.. McAden President of the Southern Cot ton Spinners Association, but trust or merger is necessary for their economic salvation
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
GENERAL BROOKE SPEAKS.
He Declines to Condemn the Water
 Cure.

New York April 23.-At the banquet Of the St. George Society of New fork to- night at Delmoncos, Major General Brooke responded to the toast. me Army and Navy" He said, In part:
 "I do not want you to understand that am a bloody minded man and desire war" said he "As great captain ss,d. War is hell We hear of these things in the Philippines under strange names. such as the water cure and they call it brutal. What is war is not brutal? When we hear of these sensational sto- riea we forget the fact that the people from whom It is necessary to get inform alton as to where arms arc hidden, nave probabl come to us in the ught or ahll- pos when but few hours before in all probability they have been shooting at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
NATIVE PRIEST MURDERED.
Failed to Revive After Being Given
 the Water Cure.

Lynn, Mass, April 2.-Two Lynn men, William Labelle and Albert w. Bertrand, formerly privates in Company D, 26th regiment, U. S. V., have sent to Senator Lodge statement of instances of the application of the water cure" in the Philippines that came under their obser- vation. Bertrand was clerk of Company D and regimental clerk at headquarters while the regiment was stationed at Panay.
 Lazelle says that while at Anilao three natives were taken by Company D men into a Catholic church and given the water cure. One of the natives refused to tell where insurgent guns were secret ed. and after he had been given the water cure he was blindfolded and one of the soldiers fired his gun near the mans head. The instant the gun. was fired another member of the squad hit the native with a stone, and he was told that he had been shot. The native then told the United States soldiers where they could find the guns.
 Iabelle further says that in the sum- mer of 1900 while the United States forces were about three miles from Stancia. Company D captured three natives and gave them the water cure. After the men had been filled with water blood came IrOfn LueiT eytS anu caiS
 Bertrand has furnished Senator Lodge with particulars of the alleged disappear ance and killing of Father Augustine, a Catholic priest at Bolo. He says it was reported that Father Augustine knew where insurgent gold was buried. Men from Company D captured him in Decem- Der, 1900 and dressed him in uniform of the United States artillery. He was then taken to Banato and kept In well. He refused to tell where the gold was buried and on the night of December 9th the water cure was given him. The men tried to get nearly all the water out oi him. but he did not revive. A surgeon was sent for, but Bertrand says the priest died.
 According to Labelle, when Compan, D was out on "hike," while stationed ! at Dungass ia July f9ea. sts.. men were ordered to burn everything and see that no grown person escaped. This Labelle says the men proceeded to do
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
THE FIGHTING AT BocAs.
Twenty-Five Men Were Killed and
 Thirty-five Were Wounded

Colon, April 23.-ShortIy HUT tIIV , I
 rival of the United States gunDoat Ma cbias at Bocas del Toro, April II. the Captain of the gunboat, LAeutenant com m mander McCrea, notified the Liberals lo- nataSJ at Old Bank 8 settlement on an island about two miles from Bocas, that me Gasoline launches and the barges be- longing to the United Fruit Company must be returned to their owners witmn 1,.ll had elapsed, and by means or the Launches and barges in question, the l.i6- erai force at old Bank effected land ing at Bocds. This occurred early in the morning of Thursday. April if me hpp- n,.is inmediateIy attacked the intrench- ments of the government troops and a stubborn fight ensued which lasted all day . s.,...-
 In the evening the government forces finding they were outnumbered by the Liberals, and that they had only 5,W.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
The Deutschland Reaches Port.

Plymouth, April 23.-The Deutschland, which lost her rudder during her voyage reached here at o'clock this evening. Tugs put off from here to meet the ves- seI and assist her to the harbOr. The liner declined assistance, however, and steamed in unaided, steering with her twin screws, and apparently under as good control as though she had not lost her rudder The speed maintained by the Deutschland after her accident is quite remarkable; she averaged eighteen knots an hour and kept her course per fectIv. The liner has proceeded for Cherbourg No repairs were made 70 her here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
PARDoNED BY PRESIDENT.
James and William Hudson Have
 Raen Punished Sufficiently.

Washington. April 23.-(Special )-Pres- ident Roosevelt today pardoned James and William Hudson. convicted Tn the Northern District of Alabama Of Illicit dis1ilIing and sentenced, October 2i lSSs' to imprisonment for four years m the re- form school of the District or Columpia. lIHa.
 Tbev are pardoned for the reason that tba sentence is an unusually severe one for the offcnse, and the Attorney-General and President Roosevelt believe that the prisoners have been sufficiently punished Aiilt Saul.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
DECLINED BY CLARK.
He Cannot Pay His Expenses at King
 Edwards Coronation.

Washington. April 3.-Captain Clark or Oregon fame. who was named by the President to represent the United States Navy at the coronation of King Ed ward VII, has declined the honor.
 It is realized that the mission Tor which Captain Clark was slated involves per sonaI outlay for entertainment and ex- change of courtesies of very formidable character and entirely beyond his pri- vafn means.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Bailey Proposes Amendment.

Washington. Anril 23.-Senator Bailey of Texas. today introduced an amendment to the pending army appropriation ph, providing that mo money appropriated by this act or by tho army appropriation act for the present year shall be expend- ed in defraying the expenses of any one ance upon the coronation of hereditary king or other potentate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Substitutes for Army canteen.

Washington. April 23.-The sub-cofnmit- tee of the Senate Committee on Mili- tarv Affairs has agreed to recommend the incorporation in the army appropria- lion hill of an amendment appropriating s50O, 900 with which to supply army posts with libraries. schools and Gymnasiums' to taka inc nIace of the army Canteen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24

 ARE ACTIVE Conferences Over Cuban
 Reciprocity. MAJORITY IS HOPED FOR Schemes to Kill the Teller
 Resolution. Committee Meeting Will Be Delayed Until It is Evident Insurgents and Democrats are Not to
 Be Feared.

Washington, April 23-There was great deal of activity among the Hepap- lican Senators today over the Cuban reciprocity bill. Senator Platt (Conn.) chairman of the Committee on Relations with Cuba, to whom the bill has been referred, said tonight there would be no early meeting of the. committee, as time was desired to give the subject full consideration.
 secure united Republican action. If pos- sibIe, the desire being to prevent a minority of the Republicans, acting with Democrats, from controlling the situation either in committee or in the Senate. The first fight will be to prevent action on the Teller resolution for an investigation Of Cuban sugar conditions. and there was belief expressed to the effect that tnis object would be accomplished.
 Whether Republican majority can be held for the main proposition depends somewhat. 1t is said, on the proposition itself when formulated.
 It developed during the day that the House bill would have 70 De entirely re- cast. Senator Spooner, twho recently wrote a report on the treaty making powsr, declared that under the House bill nothing could be done further than to negotiate treaty. which must be a two-thirds vote of the Senate before 1t could become effective.
 House Bills Faults
 The House bill. he says, "aathorizes the President to center into negotiations with the Cuban Government The word "authorizes" could only meal "reqIests,' for the President always has the power.
 The bill several times refers to agree ment," he says, whica, In the nature ot things. must be a treaty, as that IS the onlp. method rf procedure.
 l. A Suggested way to meet the condition Is for the Senate to strike out Of the House bill all after the enacting clause and provide that when the Cuban Govern mcnt shall provide for the admission ot the products of the United States to Cuba at a rate 20 per cent below that levied on goods from other countries. then the President shall proclaim that the prod ucts of Cuba shall he admitted to the United States at rate 20 per cent less than levied in the Dingley law on the products of foreign countries.
 It is upon this line that the Republican leaders are now working, with the hope that no amendments as to the differen- tial on refined sugar or for any other tar fir changes will be adopted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Favorable Report Authorized.

Means Committee today authorized fa-- vorable report ln the bills making Port Arthur Tex. sub-port of entry and attaching the District of Teche, La, to the New Orleans District.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Deboe Proposes an Investigation.

Washington. April 23.-Senator Deboe today introduced bill creating com. mission to inquire into the condition or the colored people of the uniteo states mony between the races. The bill pro vidcs for commission of five persons to he nominated by the President and to be paid annual salaries of $500 each
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24

bt,l so that one of the new battleships OF armored cruisers must be built in 2 government navy yard. Arrangement is made for Il test of the merits of govern ment construction by keeping de,ai,eu acs e absence. etc. so that the items of cosf may be compared with those of con struction in private ship yards.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
HAS CAPITAL OF $3,OOo,OOO.
Alabama Barge and Coal Company
 Incorporated in Connecticut.

Hartford, Conn.,. April 23-The Alabama Barge and Coal Company Of New Haven was incorporated today with capital or s OOO. .OOO The announced purposes of the company are the transportation of freight and passengers by means of vessels and railroads and to acquire mines and min ing interests in Alabama and else"here
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Herrick Succeeds Meighan.

Washington April 9.-rhe Postofftce Departn ent has approved tho designation of John l.. Herrick as acting postmaster oS Ogden. Utah. in place of Charles Meighan, whose accounts, according 10 an official dispatch to Chief Inspector Cochran, have been found $s.i0o shassN
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Naval Bill Amended.

Washington. April g The House Com, roittse on Naval Affairs today amended the provision of the naval appropriation
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Grant University Condemned,

At le:4J P. m- 2 recess of one hour was taken. W hen the meeting had again come to order. Chairman J. Taylor Strat- ton of the Rsgoiution5 Committee re- ported. Amcug the resolutions adopted y~AA ens withdrawinE the support of all
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-12-04

Smallpox is reported t) DO ra-
ging in some sections Of South
Carolina.