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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
PRICE OF BUTTER UP
JUMP IN PRICE THROUGHOUT
 THE COUNTRY.
Reports of the Increase are Pouring in on Congress and May Have Influence on oleomarga-
 rine Bill.

Washington. April i7.-(Special.)-The price of butter has jumped 10 cents a pound in many parts of the country since the Senate passed the bill to tax oleo- margarine out of existence. Reports of the sudden and alarming increase In the price of the household staple have been pouring in on the members of Congress for several days. The purpose of the re- ports is to influence Congress to kill the bill taxing oleomargarinc, and 1t looks as if the movement will be successful.
 When the Senate passed the bill 1t had to 20 back to the House for concurrence in the amendments It is to be consid- cred by the House as committee ot the whole House If it can he called up. but the other important measures on the cal endar together with the advance which the oleomsrgarine legislation has caused in the price of butter. has started the belief that will he kept back or promptly voted down if called up.
 It is shown in butter statistics that the supply is not near equal to the demand and the price is likely to go even higher ,,a. Milt Saul.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
WILL TAKE VOTE TODAY
REVISION OF CONSTITUTION DIS
 GUESSED BY DEPUTIES.
Socialists Make Many Threats, But the Ministry Remains Unshaken' Universal Suffrage Will, No
 Doubt, Be Refused

Brussels, April T.--The debate on the proposed revision of the Belgian Consti- tuition was resumed in the Chamner or Representatives today. Mir. Braun tb'D- crab advocated a speedy closing or the debate in the interest of the whole coun- try and the Premier. Nj. pesmet Mayer, heartily endorsed the suggestion and pro- posei that the House continue sitting un- til the question was settled. The Socidi- tsts protested but the Premier insisted on its adoption.
 Socialist shouts of 'trickery, treacn- er1, If will be the signal for revoiu- tion." followed the Premier s remarks.
 M Trcclst (SocialisD cried; Iheh yoo uant blood to flow tomorrow
 The debate was then continued py tue Premier. who, amidst frequent interrup. tions. declared that a further reVsioh oI its Constitution would not accord with inc desires of the country. He did not oe- iieye that universal suffrage would De conducive to the maint snance or trce m stitutions in Belgium. A revision o1 thc e institution, the Premier further assert ed. would plunge the country into tur- moil. M ,.nsor fT,rogressisD, who d -clarad the govern ment was forcing the country over M .le hrink of civil war. the Premier sald 'ne yovernment was willing for the sake oi ,eace to withdraw the closure proposai.
 M. Van der Velde agreed to tnlS anu inc chamber unanimously tlXcd the houF for the vote oil the question ot IcN'- sion of the Constitution at cioch 'u- rnorrUW afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
THE EDITORS CONVENTION.
Many Interesting Papers Read at
 Yesterdays Session.

Hot Springs. Ark, April T-Many in teresting papers were discussed at the morning, afternoon and evening sessions of the National Editorial Convention nere today. Personal Identity of an Editor. by W. R. Painter of Carroilton. MO" "as well received and well presented. ,
 "American Mining Papers" was well handled by Prof. E. R. Blochburger or Rosalind, B. C., who appeared before the Convention dressed in his mining smit.
 Yellow Journalism and What Should and Should Not be Published. by ex- President R. Tf Henry. Jackson Miss. brought about much discussion. which was led by Joseph Macabee of Boston,
 Newspaper Offices Building and AT rangemert of Same" was handled by w. s. Chambers of New Castle. Ind Ihe discussion was led by w. F.. Parrott. Wa
 During the afternoon session. II. A.. Castle Sixth Auditor of the Treasury Department, Washington, D. C.. delivered a very interesting address on enforce ment of postal laws, and Hon. w ;h. Futile of Chicago, read paper on me Postal Law as It Is.
 Representatives in Newspapers by Mrs. Carrie NJ Oglevie of Des Moines Ia, was well received and created quite
 Hon. Louis McKinistry of Fredonia. N. r.. read an interesting paper on "A flea for Literary Excellence.
 The entire evening session was given to general debate of the question, Re solved, that giving premiums. the noiI ing of voting contests. the practice or climbing. etc. are profitable to newspa- pers.' sa ,,o ,,,sitors bv the Park. Hotel in the main dining room and was largely attended.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
PEACE IS AGREED UPON BoERS SAID TO HAVE ACCEPTED
 BRITISH TERMS. One or Two Seats in the Executive Council May Be Given the
 Burghers-To Restock
 the Farms.

London, April 1.-The Daily Mail claims to have authority to announce that bases Of peace have been practically agreed on at Pretoria but says that some little time will clapse before the details of the plan can he perfected.
 Tho paper adds that upon nndlnE that the British government refused on We'd nesday to modify it's terms with regard to amnesty. banishment and responsi- ble government, the Boer delegates met again on Thursday. The British decision pra actically leaving them the alternative of accepting the British terms or break ing up the conference. was then commit nicated to them and the delegates proved much more reasonable.
 When LoSd Milner, Gle British High Commissioner, promised the delegates one or two seats in the Executive Council. subject to tkc approval of the govern ment and pending the restoration Of q responsible government they practically agreed to accept the British terms.
 Lord Milner has summoned froIn Jo- hannesburg an Australian expert who Is to assist ir estimating the cost of re- building anu restocking the Boer farms. The delegates, concludes the paper. have SO far acted quite independently of their representatives in Holland.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
REDMOND ENTERS PROTEST.
Coercion Will Be Resented by 1n-
 habitants of Ireland.

London, April 17.-In the House Of Commons today John Redmond, the Irish Nationalist leader. speaking of the crimes act proclamation issued last night by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Earl Cado- gan, said an infamous conspiracy was on foot in England to foment crime in Ire land where none existed. The stories of outrages and violence in Ireland were in famous calumnies. The Nationalists in Ireland were only governed by con- temptible minority.
 This statement was cheered by the Irish members.
 A hundred men, continued, Mir. Red mond. stood ready to replace every man sent to prison in this struggle. They en- treated Mir. Wyndham, the Chief Secreta- " for Ireland. to change his policy, but if he continued. they would meet him face to face and give blow for blow. Their answer to his coercion of Ireland would. be to harden theisf hearts strengthen their organization and compel redress.
 Mr. WyEdEsm replied that while it was true that there was comparative sd- vance in Ireland of crime against the person. the lives of people were made miserable by intimidation and boycotting. The government was not acting from political motives. but as the result of a mass of information laboriously collected and carefully examined.
 A motion for adjournment to discuss coercion made by MT. Redmond rejected by a vote of 25S to 14S.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
cRowDER's INvEsTIGATIoN.
He Will Soon Conclude His Work
 in New Orleans

New Orleans. April H.-Colonei crow der, the United States army omccr wno has been investigating the matter ot an alleged British army post at Chalmette today acknowledged that his investies- tions were nearing a conclusion and U ls believed that his report will be in Wasn- ington by the end of the week, com plete account of the loading of the trans port Michigan was the feature of today evidence along with a statement by Gen- eraI Pearson.
 Colonel Crowder has handled the case under three general heads as follows:
 ''First--Port Chalmette as possibie base of supplies fer the British army and the collection there of American mules and food supplies.
 ''Second-The shipping of American muleteers and their exact relation to the war being wsged: in other words, the logical position occupied by a man ship ping as a muleteer in a British trans port.
 '"rhird--The alleged shipments of gnns and ammunition from Port Chalmettc that have not appeared on the outward manifest of the ships
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
wILHELMINA's ILLNESS.
All Glasses of Population are Deeply
 Grieved.

Amsterdam. April 17.--All classes of the population are deeply gTicved at the ill., ness of Queen Wilhelmina. Prince Henry of The Netherlands, the Prince Consort. Is overwhelmed with anxiety and hardly leaves the Queens bedside. The Queens mother is also in constant attendance upon the royal apartment. Her majesty s temperature yesterday reached the alarm ing height of 104 degrees. but the depart ure from the palace of Professor Rosen- stein, the pathologis' of Leyden Univer- sity, who has been summoned in consul tatien. is considered a hopeful sign that the crisis is past. It Is reported that Queen Wilhelmina caught cold recently while sitting in the park. It is also said that living at Castle Loo does not seem to agree with her majesty. The cause of Wilhelmina's illness is a miscarriage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
MILES SOoy
 TO B FIRED
  Papers '.ss Ait Signature of the President. WILL SCORE THE GENERAL Arraignment of His Record in
 the Army. Miles at His oface at the War De- partmsnt Every Day, Attending to the Dispatch of Business.
 
WILL SCORE THE GENERAL
Miles at His oface at the War De-

Washington. April 17-tSpecisD-Thougn Secretary Root has said he was not aware that an order for General Miles had been made out, it is understood nevertheless that the retirement papers have been pre- pared for the Licutenant-Generai ana only await the signature of the President
 The report is out in army circles that with the retirement order will come severe arraignment of the Lieutenant Generals military record.
 It is also said in the War Department that the recent official announcement or the compulsory retirement of General Miles "at an early date was issued m order to feel the public pulse. as 1t were and preliminary to action along the line indicated when that course became expe- dient.
 The compulsory retirement of the pres ent head of the army is generally accept ed as a foregone conclusion. Meanwhile. General Miles is at his office at the War Department every day attending to the despatch of business as usual
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
BATTLE OF sPIoN KoP.
oficial Dispatches Dealing With the
 Enparement are Made Public.

Isondon. April TAI the official dis patches referring to the defeat sustaInso by the British troops under Generai 5,oI. saan Ter al Spion-kop. Natal, January 24, l@o. were made public today. Those hitherto unpublished merely emphasize now nope iessly muddled were the preparations TOT that. engagement. ,,., p,I Ier and General Sir Charles Warren Is nroved to have been even more oitter than prviously hinted at. while a new extract from one of Lord Robert uls- pa tches brings additional censure on 1eh-
 Lord Roberts declares that General bul- tor'a endeayor to put the responsipiilty for the defeat on General warren ~ ~as not iustifiable Roberts holds that IL was Builers duty 10 intervene wnyn .r,s, .e,,arL v,as caused by q dispatch from buiier I'i which he says: "I saw no attempt on tne mari of Warren to either grappie Mlth inc situation or command ms l4Ice ulI'. - self. We lost our chance by warren , sIowness. He seems to me to ne q IilSt' who can do well what he can do ninlsell. hut who cannot command. can L's employ him again on an iluep.,''ae,r' I ue,',. cnmmand I ought to have assumed com r,snd myself when I saw things were not going well. blame myself no" TOT BuIier explains that hc failed 10 super sede Warren because It inlsn. s.o,,s n ,,,ich n.ss an especially serious matter: as IT puIlor had been shot Warren would nave succeeded to the supreme command.
 The question ot the respo9sior,lSH, ,, iT. ;z tho actual retreat from Spion-kop IS .i'ronded in A maze of dispatches. prov ino that s mistake was made m sfnolhH a heliocram. and that there vas ger eral desire to shirs the onns. beEonu ,Iils a,ssbing of dirty linen. nothing appears w hsve boen accomplished by the pub iicatIon of the dispatch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
DAY NOW ON TRIAL.
Admits Shooting Filipino, But Says
 Waller Ordered It.

Manila, April 17.-The mixed courtnidI- tial. which tried Major LittIeton T. Wal Ter of the Marine Corps, on the charse oi executing natives of Samar without tridl today began the trial of Lieutenant Johh II Day of the Marine Corps on the same charge. Lieutenant Day testified in his own defense. He said the man shot Jan uary l9 was a spy and was shot by Major Walters order, and added
 "J ordered Private Krcsgc to Ire at ms head and ordered Mcgrce to fire at the center of his back. After the shooting saw A convu ulsivc shudder Of the man shoulders. placed my own revolver to his for. head and shot him dead. l ordered the police to leave the body on the ground .s an example to the natives
 Major Waller testified that he had or dered the shooting of eleven men, January 9O but denied ordering the execution Of a man on the 18th. He admitted he WAS very i'll at that time
 Surgeon Love testified that Major Wal ler's temperature January 19 was 105 Ills illness then was such that he was not fitted to command. It was likely he might have given the order and forgot ten all about it. He thought an officer would have been justified fin disobeying fhe order.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
Rates to Conventions,

San Diego, Cal. April 1.-The trans continental passenger association referred the question of rates to the letter car riers' convention. Denver, September l to 6 with a committee with instructions to report a decision to the chairman, the decision to be final. The Young Peoples Christian Congress, at Atlanta from Au- gust 6 to Il. and the Iron Mounders of North America meeting in Toronto, July and s. the regular nine months rate will be made. For the National Encamp- ment of the G. A. R. in Washington. De- tober to Il, the round trip rate will be placed at the single fare of ttrst-class rate for thirty days, The rate for the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. to he held trom May T to June 2. 1908. will be decided when the place cf meeting ls announced
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
J. P. MORGAN
 IS SUPREME Has Absolute Control of the |. X N. THERE WILL BE NO CORNER Line to Be Operated in Future
 as in Past. John W. Gates is not in Fosition to Make Trouble in the Fu- ]. ture-oGcial Statement
 Made Public.
THERE WILL BE NO CORNER

New York, April 1.-The following eus thoritatiye statement respecting tho Louisville and Nashville situation was made today by a member of the drm e J. P. Morgan & Co.,:
 "The public as we'll as the Speculative community should bear in mind thsse three things:
 ..First-There will be no corner.
 ..second-There will be no contest 4oe control.
 "rhird-J. P. Morgan absolutely son- trols Louisville and Nashville
 .'rhe first is assured by Mir. Gatee snd the manner in which he has disposed of his stock. Mir. Belmont's statements arc assurances as to the second and !. F. Morgan X Co.,. are sponsors for the third.
 "Further. Louisville and Nashville VIII he operated in the future as 1t has in tho past and there will be no change.
 Has Absolute Control.
 "J. P. Morgan & Co. say positively that the present status of the road is tho same as it has been heretofore except thar J. F. Morgan controls and directs ap- solutely and without qualification.
  might possibly make trouble in the fu- turs or that he is in position to do go are much mistaken. The only one to ne reckoned with in the management or Louisville and Nashville is MT. Morgan. If that fact Is borne in mind there will be no misunderstanding. and no need of further discussion. The situation Is con- trolled by him. and that should be suf-a ficient guarantee to everybody. of Is.fs Gates, made several trips to the office of J. P. Morgan & Co. during the morninS | and conferred with Mir. Perkins. Francis | Lynde Stetson. Mir. Morgans attorney. | was closeted with other representatives Of | the firm, and it was reported that all l the essential details of the agreement be- | tween Messrs Belmont and Gates mad been completed. Mfr. Belmont had nnth- I ing to say for publication. As forcsiiad- owed yesterday, the regular monthly meeting of the Louisville and Nashville directors. scheduled for today, was in- definitely postponed for lack of quo rum.
 Belmont Says "It Covers"
 "The statement of J. P. Morgan & Co. seems to be a very thorough summing up of the situation" said August Belmont. "It covers the ground and I have noth- ing to add to it.
 John w. Gates saw Mir. Perkins at noon, but he had nothing to say for pub- lication except to deny a rumor that hitch had occurred in the agreement re- gotiations.
 Mir Gates when shown the Morgan statement, bearing Mir. Morgnn's endorse- ment. said:
 'I fully concur with the sentiments cx- pressed in the statement and am glad that they meet with MT. Belmont's approval" The legal representatives of the former contending interests in the Louisville and Nashville met in the afternoon. and, ac- cording to trustworthy reports. settled the terms of the agreement. It Is not likely that the exsct details will be made public, as all concerned say the matter is of a private and confidential charae- ter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
Accused of Smuggling.

Fl Paso. Tex. April 17.--willism weas- enberEer of New York City was arrested by customs inspectors today as he step ned off a Mexican Central Railroad train. direct from Mexico City. with valuable jewels. watches. Mexican drawn work and other valuaibles Welsenberger had seventeen valuable watches hidden in belt around hts waist. Jewelry was con cesled about his person in every couceiv- able way. and his trunk was fpll of val uables. worth $S.00o. The preliminary trial was held this afternoon and weisenberg- CT was bound over under heavy bonds on a charge of smuggling.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
CONFERRED WITH PRESIDENT
Labor Leaders Call on MT. Roosevelt
 and Make Known Wants.

Washington. April 1.-The members of the Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor had conference with President Roosevelt today upon la- bor matters in which the Federation Is interested. The subject discussed inclu l. cd Chinese exclusion. at eight hour law. . prison labor bill. increase in the salar- ies of letter carriers, and the right ct government employees to solicit legivia- ton in their own behalf.
 Regarding Chinese exclusion the labor leaders told the President that they were not at all pleased with the failure of the Senate to add a seamens section to the Chinese exclusion bill passed yesterday. The President. 1t is stated expressed him. self in favor of an effective Chinese ex- oiusion law and ass in sympathy with the demands of labor as to an eight hour bill and prison labor bill.
 The President said there had been a great deal of misunderstanding as to tho order issued by him relating to govern ment employees taking part in effort for increase of pay, etc. This order. he ex' plsined. did not refer to the efforts Of or nanizationS as bodies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
EpiscopaI Bishops.

Cincinnati. April 1z.-1n the Episcopai House of Bishops today, Bishop Pottsr Of New York was chosen to represent the the Old Catholics at Bonn, Germany. next August.
 Bishops were selected as follows: Sa- lima Western Kansas). Nathaniel Sey- mour Thomas; Honolulu. Henry Bond San Diego, Cal: Porto Rico. James H.. Van Bnren. formerly of Lynn. Mass. and later of San Juan. The new Bishops can- not be consecratcd for two or three months Most of the day was devoted te considering tho admission of the Mexican Church
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18

have half a million earnest. patriotic. in- tcllixent constituents behind me. demand iur that I secure certsin needed and right eous lesislation In their interest. That Ia the pressure on me from the rear. When try to secure recognition and an oppor- tunity to bring up that legislation for con sideration, I go up against the stono wall that surrounds the Speaker of the House and the Committee on Rules. That is tho pressure on me from in front. and be- tween the pressure from the rear and the pressure from, in front, have been nat tened out like . cancelled postage stamp.
 Laughter).
 Wll Put spokes in Wheel.
 ''Now in the three years that have been . member of this body have always approached that little machine with the difference due to its age and It's station: but I hope you will excuse my frankness when tell you that from this time on I will devote a little of my time and g 1.-the of my energy to putting a few spoles in the wheel of that machine that the designers of the vehicle never or dered. Q.aughter). Now, will leave the consideration of this subject with the final observation that some time between now and the close of this session I will get a little time. at a suitable opportun- fly. and will make a speech. on the rules OI Luf3 f1OuSe ,an0 prOmlSe you tudt that speech will be 50 hot that 1t will have to be printed on asbestos paper and tied to a hand grenade for distribution"
 MT. Cushman then turned his attention to the pending measure and it's sponsors After reading the utterances of Harrison Blaine and Mckinley on the subject of reciprocity to show that they did not ad- vocate such reciprocity as was contained in the pending bill. MT. Cushm7n said:
 'T appeal from the reciprocity of John Daizeil to the reciprocity of Benjamin Harrison. appeal from the reciprocity of Congressman Grosvenor to the reel procity Of William Mckinley. I appeal from the reciprocity of Serene F.. Payne to the reciprocity of James c. Blaine. There is a picture. The gentleman from New York tMr. Payne) with one foot planted on the wall of protection. with the other set firmly on the ramparts of free trade. with the A nerican Sugar Re- fining Company in his arms and the plat form of the Republican party in his hip pocket" Iaughter).
 Mir. Cushman said that in campaigning he had procured an entire collection of the speeches of Congressman Grosvenor and gone through his campaign trium- phant without a scratch, because he could always prove or disprove anything that ever came up" Usaughter).
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
HILL AND BAILEY.
Congressman Davis Has Ticket of His Own.

New York, April 17.-Congressman Rob crt w. Davis of Florida spoke at Thom- as Jefferson anniversary dinner given by the Harlem Democratic Club tonight. He responded to the toast, Democracy In the South" Among other things. he said; ''The State of New York must have the next candidate for President. And he can be no other than David R. Hill. The Solid South Is and always has been solid for Democracy and We deserve the nom- ince for the Vice-Presidency. l wish to mention that young and earnest Demo- crat from Texas. Joseph ". Bailey.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
w. J. Bryan Talks.

Kansas City. April 17.-wiliiam !. Bryan. who passed through Kansas City today on a lecture tour. said that he had intended to visit tho alleged British re- mount camp at Lathrop. Mo. but was unable to make train connections. 'I
 know nothing at all about the camp at I.athrop" said Mir. Bryan. The csmp at Chalmette La, is, however in my opir- ion. q British camp and I know hat the British have no right to use any camp on United States soil as base for military operations in another couu- trvh
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
Endorsed Augusta Strike.

Washington. April 1.-The Executive Council of the American Federation or ,a.bor today endorsed the strike of the textile workers of Augusta, Ga, and the strikers were assured of aid in all efforts to secure the victory of the strikers and locked out people. A charter was issued to the Special Order Clothing Makers Union" It also was decided that fed eration of the clothing industry be or- ganized by representatives of the jour neymen Tailors' Union of America, the United Garment Workers of America and the Special order Clothing Makers Un- ion