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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
SENTENCE OF DEATH
WOULD SAVE HIDE OF BRAVE BoER OFFICER.
Resolution Introduced in Congress to Ask England to Set Aside. Verdict in Commandant
 Scheeper's Case.

Washington, Jan. A.-Representatfve William A. Smith of Michigan, a member of the House Committee on Foreign Af- fairs, today introduced a resolution di- recting the State Department to request the government to withhold the sentence of death passed on Commander Scheepers who is about to be shot. The resolution is as follows:
 Whereas. it is officially reported that the British military authorities in South Africa have passed and are about to exc cute sentence of death upon Commandant Scheepers. of the army of the Orange Free State, and
 ''Whereas. said Commandant Scheepers, a subject of the Orange Free State, was captured while sick and wounded in hos pital and therefore should be considered especially entitled to all privileges and exemptions of a prisoner of war, and.
 Whereas. his execution may lead to acts of retaliation and reprisal and thus make more difficult and distant the pros poets of peace, and.
 Whereas the whole civilized world suffers from the effect of war waged be- tween any of the family of nations, and.
 Whereas, the people of the United States are moved by feelings of humani- terrible warfare now being conducted in South Africa. therefore,
 Resolved. by the Ifouse of Represen- tatiVes. the Senate concurring, that the British government be requested to set aside the sentence of death passed upon Commandant Scheepers and to accord hip the customary immunities and privi- leges of prisoner of war. guaranteed under the Geneva Convention"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
WANTS IMPERIALISM
COUNT DE CAsTELLANE WOULD
 FOLLOW PLAN OF AMERICA.
Debate in Chamber of Deputies Leads to Challenge for Duel-Friend-
 ly Relations With the
 United States. t

Paris, Jan. H.-During the debate on the foreign estimates in the chamber or deputies today Count Boni de Castellane.
 Republican) asked for explanations or the government policy as in the case or Russia, Germany and Great Britain The deputy added that he would like 10 see imperialism exist in France as 1t did in Great Britain and the United States.
 M. Destournelles de Constant (Rep.) condemned the increase in armaments and the expansion policy which. he said, multiplied the chances of conflicts and would lead to frightful crash. lie re- gretted that France had entered into an imperialistic policy in acquiescing to the Europeanization of China.
 M Lasies (Anti-Semite) having ques- toned a sarcastic remark, M. Destour- nelles de Constant retorted that he would not be intimidated by nationalists. The remark offended NJ. Lasies, who sent seconds to Nj. Destournelles de Constant. As this dispatch is sent the seconds are holding meeting to decide whether a duel is necessary.
 M Surcouf (Rep.) asked the Foreign Minister, NJ. DelcasSe, to put a stop to the threats against the French estab- lishments on the French shore of New Foundland. NJ. Etienne (RepO made a long speech urging a more vigorous de- Ie0Se or fTtilCH lnltTtSlSi tHty came in contact with those of Great Britain. He called attention to the eff forts of Great Britain to suppant French influence on the Niger and in %Abyssinia, Morocco, Siam and the New Hebrides. France. he said. ought to closely watch the Persian gulf.
 Replying to questions the Foreign Min ister. M. Delcasse, said Frances position in the world was satisfactory. He re- called the signing of the Chinese protocol which was to the honor of France. of which France succeeded inspiring conf- dence among the powers and in creating accord. Frances position in Turkey was second to that of no other.
 NJ. Delcasse spoke of the Franco Italian agreement in North Africa which had led to a complete understanding be- tween the two powers" and said that the relations of France with the United States had become more friendly. He also alluded to the Franco Russian .alIi- ance which was the result of perfect ac- cord between the interests of France and Russia.
 The minister recalled Frances recent enthusiastic welcome to the Czar who was then enabled to see the daily in- creasing support which the French army and navy could give the alliance.
 The results achieved, said M. Delcasse in conclusion. were due to the constant support parliament had given the gov ornment The Foreign Ministers state ment was greeted with prolonged ap- plause. After a spirited debate the cham per. on the demand of M. Delcasse de- cided to maintain the appropriation for the French Embassy to the Vatican by q vote of 341 to 206. This appropriation had been suppressed by the budget com mittee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
WILEY'S HOLD-UP BILL
CONGRESSMAN SEEKS TO PRO-
 TECT MAILS FROM ROBBERS.
Introduced Measure Yesterday Which Proposes a Death Penalty
 for Persons Wrecking Trains Bearing Passengers.

Washington, Jan. 2l.-tSpecial) )-Repre- sentative Wiley today introduced in the House q bill to give Government protec- ton to trains carrying United States mails and persons and property against robbers and hold-ups of any. character. It is measure fixing the death penalty as punis hment if any person is killed in a wreck caused by robbers, and Is in- tended as a remedy for the numerous hold-ups which have occurred at various times in sections of the South and West.
 The bill states that any person who shall maliciously rob, obstruct or retard the passage of any train bearing United States mails or upon which are persons and property, shall be punished by im- prisonment at hard labor for not less than ten years. Any one intentionally obstructing or retarding by any means whatever the passage of such trains with intent to rob the same or the persons thereon, and in consequence of which act any persons are killed, shall be guilty of murder and shall suffer the death penalty, or imprisonment for life at hard labor. at the discretion of the jury trying the case. M1lt Saul.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
THREE HOURS CONSUMED
Will Probably Hold Position
 of Preference.
Senator Lodge Appeals to Congress Not to Mortgage Unknown
 Future--Senator Bacon Criti- cises Secretary of War.

Washington. Jan 21-For nearly three sideration the Philippines tariff bill. The measure was made the unfinished busi- ness and probably will hold that position of pr eference until it shall have been vated on finally.
 The debate was opened by MT Lodge (Mass.). chairman of the Committee on Philippines He sketched in a free hand way the reasons which had actuated the majority in presnnting the measure and urged strongly it's enactment into law. He appealed to Congress to deal with questions relating to the Philip pines as they might arise and to keep clear of vague words and vague prom ises. which Were likely to be misinter- prAted. and to raise false hopes and minds of the ITiipinos. In an impas- stoned peroration, he besought Congress not to give mortgages on an unknown fu- ture.
 MT Rawlins Utah) delivered vigorous speech in support of the minority substi- tute, in which independence was prom ised to the Filipinos so soon as a stable government could be established.
 As conclusion of the debate for the day. MT. Bacon (Ga.) sharply criticised the Secretary of War for an alleged violation of the law in issuing an order permitting vessels flying a foreign flag to participate in the commerce between the United Stat and the Philippines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
VERY BITTER ATTACK
KERN OBJECTS TO SENDING EN-
 VoYS TO CORONATION.
Says We Owe Nothing to the King and Thrones of Other Countries Would Carry Big Appro-
 priation.

Washington. D. C.. Jan. A-(Special.)- "We owe nothing to the king and thrones of other countries. England's King is the head of a government which is en- gagged in a dastardly movement against the brave Boers, and the situation in South Africa is enough in itself to keep us from sending our representatives to the coronation ceremonies.
 In these words on the floor of the House of Representatives, today, Con gressman Kern of Illinois, waged the Democratic fight against Republican ex- travagance in fawning upon royalty. The words were loudly cheered by the Demo- crats It is expected that other members will attack the policy this afternoon and tomorrow.
 The House is considering the urgent de- ficiency bill, carrying an appropriation of more than sixteen millions, a bill the Democrats term a raid upon the treas ury In this bill Is at item of $4O, 900 for entertaining Prince Henry, and it Is upon this the direct attack may be made All ready Champ Clark of Missouri, has rid iculed the idea of sending special envoys to the coronation of King Edward and others have bitter speeches prepared The hottest debate Is expected tomorrow, when the five minute rule for speeches will be adopted for the discussion of the bill, Milt SauI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
PANAMA ROUTE
 NOT SELECTED ../y- PreSil< ( FavOrS Speedy . $ ASSage of Bill.
 ,s .AToR MORGANHOPEFUL
Believed Democrats Will Favor Nicaragua Canal.
Has Complicated the Situation and Its Decision is Re
 ceived by Panama Advocates
 with Undisguised Pleasure.

Washington, Jan. H.-lSpecial. .)-The statement that the report of the Canal Commission has settled the matter in favor of Panama is erroneous. The President is undoubtedly in favor Of q canal bill being hurried to final passage, though it is not known that he has any opinion as to the desirability of any particular route.
 With his characteristic vigor. Presi- dent Roosevelt informed the Canal Com mission as soon as 1t met last week that he wanted a report not later than Satur- day afternoon, so the commission was limited in time for the consideration of the matter. A majority having declar- ed in favor of Panama. on test vote. Friday and Saturday were spent in the finally successful effort to secure a unanimous report.
 Senator Morgan believes that he can secure a majority report from his Com mittee in favor of the Hepburn bill. in spite of the changed position of the Canal Commission. Senators Mitchell, Harris, Morgan and a number of others favoring Nicaragua. have been quite pre- pared for change of front on the part of the Commission. in view of the new offer of the Canal Company, but they have been equally determined that noth- ing would change their own attitude in the matter.
 There will undoubtedly be- large amount of politics injected into the canal situation before anything is disposed Of. It is believed that the Democrats will support the Nicaragua route and Will be sustained in that course by d number of Republicans.
 While the commission @ was more t'F less explicit in its statements that the property and rights of the Canal Com pany could be transferred to the United States, there is yet vast amount of detail to be looked into, and a number of important legal questions to be pass ed upon. The United States must prac- tically make an offer for the canal and this offer must be referred back to France for final action.
 It is not presumed that the United Sttaes would buy the Panama Railroad and allow any stock to remain out standing, and a clean transfer of the entire property is as yet problematical. On the whole. it may be said that the Isthmian Canal Commission has compli- cated rather than cleared up a difficult situation, so far as a national waterway is concerned
 The decision of the commission is re- ceived with undsguised pleasure and satisfaction not only by the Panama ad- vocates, but by those who. while official Iy on record as favoring a canal would be considerably relieved at the appear ance of any complication which would defer final and positive action.
 Milt Saul.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
REPORTS ON MORGAN
EXAMINER aoRMAN cRITICIsEs
 CIRCUIT CLERK FOWLER.
States That Official is Due the State $2,472.25-Made Careful Inves- tigation of Record of County
 oficiers.

Reports upon the result of his exam nation into the books and accounts of officials of Morgan County were filed with the Executive Department yester- day by John T. German, State Exami- ner of Public Accounts. He examined the records of all the present officials and several former officials of the county. o.i,,. The Examiner an IS indulges in adverse employed by J. s. Fowler, Circuit Clerk. He also criticises A. W. Sharpiey,. Tax Assessor for the improper preparation of his assessment book.
 MT German reports that he found Circuit Clerk Fowler to be due the State on cost bills a, ,739.29, on Sherifs feed bills S6S3.D and on removal bills A9.66. This makes total of $2,472.25 due the State by the Circuit Clerk.
 Continuing his report Mir. German says: MT. Fowler is careless in his method of keeping his books and fails to comply with several statutory provisions in the discharge of his official duties.'
 He then details the errors made by MT. Fowler and states how they were committed.
 Tax Assessor Sharpley was found to be due the State SS.3i OH general. soldier and school tax assessments Referring to the Tax Assessor the Examiner. says:
 There is much negligence in the prep aration of his assess nent book for 1901. It is greatly disfigured by large number of ensures"
 The books and accounts of D. E. Nor row, former Circuit Clerk of Morgan County, were examined and found to be correct except in that he failed to issue executions for costs in certain cases and on this account he is found to be due the State $176.20. He is also found to be due the State $51.60 on account of Sheriff's feed bills a total due by MT. Morrow to the State of $227.S0.
 Examiner German reports that former Tax Collector G. C. Hughes was found to be due the State $43 13.
 The books and accounts of Hon. W. E. Skeggs, Probate Judge; J. H. Wlggins. Sheriff; c. c. Hardwick, Tax Collector; S. P. Ryan, ex-Sheriff. and J. c. Tidwell, ex-Assessor of the county, were found to be correct and in an excellent condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
BROUGHT TO BIRMINGHAM
Whereabouts of Frank Dun-
 can Still a Mystery.
sheriff Pays Reward for Dyes Cap ture, But Will Not Permit Him to Talk-Was on Freight
 Train.

Birmingham, Jan. I.-(Special.)-A. J. Dye, the Nashville man who escaped from the county jail yesterday with Frank Duncan, the convicted murderer. and two others, was brought back tonight by L. ". Clark, conductor on an Ala bama Great Southern Railroad freight train. Sheriff Burgin gave Clark his check for $10o the amount of reward of- fered for Dyes recapture.
 Dye spent yesterday at Trussviile, in the northern part of this county. and last night commenced working his way north- ward. He was gettirfg on the train near Argo when taken in charge by Clark. Dye is just 2l years of age. He offered no resistance. He was not armed.
 Sheriff Burgin ordered Dye locked up for the night and no one was allowed to see him. He will be sweated in the morn ing in order to get the full story of the escape.
 Deputy Sheriffs are out in all directions tonight after the other men, and 1t is confidently believed one or two more will be landed by tomorrow night Duncan Is most sought for, but so far no trace of him has been found. Dye will be pumped as to Duncan in the morning
 At an early hour yesterday morning at Ensley, l.. E. Meek, who was witness against Jeff VanHorn. one of the men who escaped, was attacked by two men, one of whom, he says, was VanHorn. There is absolutely no clue as to the whereabouts of the men who got away as far as is given out. Telegrams have been sent out in all directions. Letters written by the escaped men have been received in several places, but much doubt is expressed as to the genuineness of them, notwithstanding accuracy in style, handwriting and other facts con- a' 'rping the letters. M On Duncan's Trail.
 Birmingham. Ala, Jan. 2ts--Frank Dun can, Jeff VanIIorn and George Bullard, who escaped from the Jefferson County jail Sunday night, are reported to have camped near Coal Creek tonight, and a heavily armed posse has left he<e to cap ture them
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
RICHARDSON
 IS CONFIDENT. Colbert Shoals Project
 is Bright. BILL ASKS FOR .$o96,0o0 Congressman Has Assurances
 Measure Will Pass. Has Secured Rural Mail Delivery for North Alabama Counties and is
 Fighting for Amendment
 to Cable Measure.

Washington, Jan. 21.-(Special.) )-Con-
 gressman Richardson is greatly encour- aged at the prospects for removal by the
 Government of Colbert shoals in the Ten
 nessee River, below Florence and Shef- field. He stated today that the hearing
 before the House Committee on Rivers and Harbors had developed assurances
 that the appropriation asked for, $9se, 900.
 would be given at this session.
 The work on his pet project. he said,
 would begin at the mouth and go up the
 river, thus assuring the removal of the
 obstructing shoals, and vastly improving
 means of navigation on this important stream. H
 Judge Thomas R. Roulhac of Shefiield,
 James R. Ward of Huntsville, Newall
 Sanders of Chattanooga, and MT. Milton of Knoxville, all of whom appeared be- fore the committee yesterday, are equally
 hopeful with Judge Richardson of the passage of the bill
 Six hundred thousand dollars have ale ready been spent in completing one of the most magnificent locks in the country for the Tennessee River and the engineer In charge of the work reports that Col bert shoals can be removed with the sum asked. This obstruction removed. he has stated, and the river, will be na-
 vigable from Chattanooga to Paducah. Judge Richardson has spent great deal of time and energy on this project, and he is determined, he says, to put 1t through successfully.
 Along other lines of Congressional work
 he has been equally active. He succeeded today in getting established the postoffice of Alcada, in Lauderdale County, with John D. Richardson as postmaster. The postofiice of Rash, in Jackson Coun- tv. has been established through his ef- forts.
 In addition to securing a free rural de. livery of mail over one route in Madison County and one in Colbert, he has about secured two others in Lauderdale and one in Jackson.
 Judge Richardson has introduced bill in Congress for. the appropriation of $15,- 600 to pay q claim for cotton destroyed by Federal troops during the war. the cotton being the property of the lato R. B. Rhett. The claim Is presented by Mrs. Harriet Rhett, his widow. through Attorneys Herbert & Micou.
 One of the most important tasks of Judge Richardson is fight for an amend ment he has introduced to the bill for laying the Pacific cable. He is a member of the House Committee before which the bill is now pending. His amendment pro-. vides for the laying of the cable by pri- vate parties, as he is opposed to Gov ernment ownership of the cable. Next Friday he will argue his amendment be- fore the committed.
 This pending legislation for the cable Is one of the most important measures to be considered by this Congress, the ques- ton involving cables to the Philippine Islands, China and Japan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
MOVEMENT FOR THE JEWS.
Effort to Stop Religious Persecution
 Started in New York.

New York, Jan. 21-A movement which. according othose interested in it. is of vital importance to the Jews of this city, has recently been organized by Niseim Behar, the delegate of the Alliance Is- raellte I'niversalle of Pari has already gained the active cooperation Of more than 5000 Jewish young men. A circular letter which has been issued says the ob- ject of the association which temporarily calls itself the Junior Branch of the Ali ance Universalle, is to interest the Jew ish youth throughout the United States in the Jewish problem so as to eventually do away with the religious persecution and political disabilities under which a great part of the Hebrew people are now IabOring"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
CHARGES AGAINST MErcALFE.
Senators are Investigating His Army
 Conduct.

Washington. Jan. a.-The sub-commit- tee of the Senate Committee on Pensions which was appointed to investigate the charges made against Cclcnel W. 5. Metcaife, who has been appointed pen sion agent at Topeka, Kas., today heard Colonel Metcaife in his own behalf and also received affidavits from soldiers who were members of Metcalfe,s command at the time tho occurrences, with the res possibility for which he is charged, took place.
 The chage Is that of the battle of Calocan in the Philippine islands. Met caife deliberately killed two Filipino pris- oners. Colonel Metcalfe denied the charge and produced affidavits from members of his company supporting his contention that the Filipinos had been killed by soldiers to whom he had given them in charge.
 Records of the War Department also were produced to show that after two investigations of, this charge Metcalfe had been exonerated.
 The subcommittee did not pass upon the charges at the meeting today. .-.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
ADAMS BUILDING BURNED
Chattanooga Fire Causes Loss of
 $40. 900.

Chattanooga. Tenn. Jan. 2l.-The Adams building. six stories in height. caught fire at x o'clock tonight and was entirely destroyed. A high wind pre- vailed at the time and only by the most heroic work of the firemen was the whole Adams block. the Catholic Church and parsonage and other valuable property saved.
 Several families had rooms in the Adams block. but all escaped without in jury.
 The loss on the Adams building was $40 OOO. insured for $l5.0m. Foster, Lesley & Co. wholesale groceries and produce, occupied the building. Their loss is Ss,eM; insurance. $3.010. By 10 o'clock the fire was under control The building WIS owned by J. w Adams of this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
IN THE HOUSE.

In the absence of other pressing busi- ness the House managers are allowing the widest latitude in the debate on the urgent deficiency bill now before the House. The irrigation of arid lands in the West and the advisa bility of retain ing control of the Philippines were the main topics under di scussion.
 The speakers were MT. Sibley (Pa.), MT. Densmore (Ark), Mir. Newlands (Nev.), Mir Mandell (Wyo). MT. Robinson, MT Kerns Ol). Mir. Gaines CTenn.), Mr. Vandiver tMo) and Mir. Greene Pa).
 Mir. Sibley Pa) opposed the Govern nlent entering at this time upon a time for the irrigation of the arid lands in the West Members representing au agricul- tural constituency should oppose q meas ure which involved the expenditure of untold millions to be taken by taxation from all. He objected to bringing mill lions of acres of land into competition with the farm lands in East Middle and Southern States which, he said. are de- clinng in value. MT. Newlands (Nev.), replying to MT. Sibley, claimed that the proposed bill would not create q charge on the public treasury but would employ only the fund raised from the sale of arid lands for the work of reclamation. While there were 6O0OOO acres of arid land in the West he said there was not water enough tp IttIdliH uIOTt tildU tuWu
 Mir. Gaines (Tenn) opposed the item in the bill providing for the establish ment of military post at Manila and denounced the administrators policy in the Philippines. Mir. Gaines declared that while in the Philippines he learned absolutely that the Americans promised independence to the Filipinos.
 Mir. Kahn lCal) challenged him to pro- duce the name of q single Filipino who gave him such information.
 Mir. Gaines said that the information had heen given In confidence and that if he were to divulge the names of those who had given it to him, they would lose their heads This reply elicited jeers from the Republican side.
 Mir Dinsmore (Ark) also spoke in op- position to the administrators Philip pine policy. He insisted that we should n ,t turn our backs, upon the glorious tra- ditions of the past and enter upon a colo ri1I policy.