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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
CARACAS, December, 2I.-In the name OF
Venezuela, President Castro has signf-
fled acceptance of the appointment OF Presi-
dent Roosevelt to arbitrate the Venezuelan
difficulty,

Associated Press yesterday. The corre-
spondent, in asking an interview, repre-
sented that a statement from Emperor
Williams first minister at this time might
clear up any doubt which might exist as
to Germany's purposes. The chancellor
mentioned that the idea was prevalent in
the United States that Germany was en-
gagged in the collection of business debts.
He said:
Among the German claims against
Venezuela we gave precedence to those
arising from the latest Venezuelan civil
wars. These claims have not the charac-
ter of mere business debts contracted by
the republic. but they have grown out Of
acts of violence committed against Ger
man citizens in Venezuela, either by
forced loans or by the seizure of cattle
without any payment or by the pillage of
German houses and estates. For these
acts of violence no redress whatever was
obtainable from the Venezuelan govern
ment, which fatty refused to settle the
question by diplomatic controversy. The
imperial government was to its utmost
regret forced 10 take the matters into its
own hands. The first step taken as a
compulsory measure against Venezuela
was the seizure of her men of war. AS
this measure had no immediate effect we
are now blockading the Venezuelan ports.
This blockade will have the character of
a blockade of war, Germany and Eng
land having agreed for the present only
to blockade the coast, and not to take
any further measures of a hostile char
acter against Venezuela, except in the
case of an unexpected emergency. We
regret the necessity of a blockade, and
we shall certainly take care that as little
inconvenience and trouble as possible
shall be caused by it to neutral trade. OF
course we have not the slightest inten-
tion to make any territorial acquisitions
in Venezuela. In that respect the United
States government has, months ago, re-
ceived from us explanations of a positive
character. We are thankful to the United
States government for the trouble that it
takes to bring about a settlement by ar
bitration. We think that a fair arrange
ment might be made in that way"
The chancellor added that the note TO
Secretary Hay accepting the principle Of
arbitration would be supplemented by
another, making suggestions as to the
form of arbitration. He also alluded to
the pleasure the Emperor had in receiving
Ambassador Tower who has made an ex-
cellent impression in official quarters
here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
STATE DEPARTMENT
HAS NOTHING TO SAY.

Washington, December 21.-Oficials of
the state department announced tonight
that there was nothing to make public
regarding the latest phases of the Ven
ezuelan embroglio. Such dispatches from
the American embassies in Europe and
from Minister Bowen at Caracas regard
ing Venezuelan matters as came to
washington were of a confidential char
acter concerning the nature of which it
was impossible to ascertain anything. 1t
is believed there has been no change of
Importance since yesterday when the
state department announced that, in re-
sponse to President Roosevelts sugges-
tion then. the allies that The Hague
tribunal arbitrate the issues, the Eu-
ropean governments suggested that the
President himself act in the capacity of
arbitrator. While reluctant to take up
the role of mediator the President would
do so rather than see the unfortunate
state of affairs now existing prolonged
indefinitely.
Although the President was absent
from Washington today, he was in tele-
graphic communication with the officials
here. but there were no definite develop
ments today, so far as could be learned
and it may be a day or two before the
European governments reply to our last
suggestion again urging arbitration under
The Hague treaty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
TO ExTERMINATE FOREIGNERS.
ExlIed Chinese Commander Is Prepar.
ing to Give Serious Trouble.

Shanghai. December 21.-The North
China Daily News has received the Sc
rious news from Shen 81 that Tung Flu
Slang, the exiled Chinese commander
whose execution was demanded by the
powers. but who is supposed to be pro-
tected by the Dowager Empress. is mobil-
izing in Kan Su 100000 well equipped
troops, among whom are included the
provincial garrison of 1000 men, who were
disbanded by imperial command. The
purpose of Tung Flu Slang is the exter-
mination of foreigners in the provinces
Of Shen 81 and Kan Su, and the seizure
of Sian Flu. Friendly officials are advis-
ing foreigners and missionaries to depart
, in order to avoid the impending trouble.
Tung Flu Slang is buying great guam
titles of grain and fodder. He is in con-
stant communication with Prince Tuan,
and the Dowager Empress and Yung Lu
are believed to be secretly encouraging
him and supplying him with money.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
INDEX TO TODAYS PAPER
The Weather.

The Weather.
Washington, December H.-Following
is the forecast for Alabama; Monday.
colder in interior. Tuesday, fair; light to
fresh west to northwest winds.
Page one.
Venezuela agrees to Roosevelt as ar
bitrator.
Blockade begins by the allied powers.
Disastrous fire threatens Knoxville.
Nineteen killed in California wreck.
Page Two.
Unknown vessel burns at sea.
Freight rates to increase.
Roosevelt greater than the government.
Louisville and Nashville employees want
more wages.
Page Three.
General state news.
Page Four.
Editorial comment.
Gossip heard in the lobbies.
Page Five.
Several negroes are injured and one
has leg broken in collision.
Monument is unveiled to Policeman w.
p Walton.
Rather Younan talks of India.
Carnival of crime continues.
Page SIX.
OF interest to the children.
Page Seven.
Saturdays local and foreign market
reports.
Pags Eight.
General sporting news.
Great distress in Finland
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
DEUTSCHLAND HAS ACCIDENT.
Cylinder Burst as the Great Liner
Was Nearing the Sicily Island.

Plymouth, Eng. Dec. H.-The Ham
burg American line steamer Deutsche-
land arrived here at 2:15 p. m. When she
was nearing the Scilly Island at 1:SO this
morning a cylinder bursted and the star
board engine was badly damaged. 1t will
require four months to effect repairs.
One engineer was badly scalded. The
steamer left here at o'clock for Cher
bourg and Hamburg. For time after
the accident the vessel was in complete
darkness and filled with escaping steam.
The passengers were greatly alarmed.
Excellent discipline, however, was main
tanned; everybody was assured that there
was no danger, and the excitement quick
ly subsided.
With the exception of the engineer, who
was caught in the escaping steam, the
Deutscheland's officers say that no other
member Of the engine room staff was
seriously injured.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
TO DISTRICT EMIGRATION.
Austrian Government Proposes to In
troduce an Important Bill.

Vienna, December H.-Early In January
the government proposes to introduce in
the reichsrath an important bill to re-
strict and regulate emigration. One of the
main objects of this measure will be the
transference of all Austrian emigrants in
Austrian vessels from Trieste instead of
permit ting them to travel by German and
other foreign steamship lines.
The Fremdenblatt, a semi-official or
gan. warmly supports the government
bill in the interests of home shipping.
This paper estimates that In the last five
years Austro-Hungarian emigrants have
taken from the country s2S.O00,O00, the
bulk of which has been paid to foreign
railroads and steamship lines. 1t urges
the Importance of emigrants retaining
sense of their Austrian citizenship as
long as possible, and thinks the proposed
bill will assist to this and by enabling
the government to protect the emigrants
beyond the first stages of their jour-
upV.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
sTRIcTEsT SECRECY IN
LONDON OVER PROPOSAL.

London, December 21-It Is believed
that President Rooseyelt's answer to the
proposal made by the allied powers that
he arbitrate the Venezuelan issues, has
been received in London. The strictest
secrecy with regard to every phase OF the
negotiations is observed, and 1t is impos-
sible to make a definite statement but
such indications as are obtainable point
to President Roosevelt's acceptance of
the office of arbitrator.
A constant interchange of cablegrams
is proceeding night and DAY between the
United States embassy here and the state
department at Washington 1t Is believed
that the Presidents answer will be sub
mitted formally to the foreign office to-
morrow. BY Wednesday, unless some un-
expected complications arise, ii is believ-
ed the negotiations will reach stage
assuring definite arrangement and
obviating hostilities.
1t must be said that the acceptance of
the office of arbitrator by President
Roosevelt would greatly surprise the for
eign office, which always has been doubt
full of the issue of the arbitration nego-
tiations, on account of the belief that
President Roosevelt or the United States
was not willing to undertake the respon-
sibility thereby involved.
hOOSeNelLS HOSitIOns
Juding from private American advices
which have been received In London
President Roosevelt, as arbitrator would
be favorably disposed toward the tenn
porary adoption of some such method as
was arranged with the Venezuelan Sec
ret mission, and communicated to the
state department by Isaac Ligman. With
President Roosevelt acting as arbitrator
-. III In, tla aof Tor ~
guarantees, which frequently have been
mentioned at the foreign office and in
these dispatches, would disappear. The
foreign office has repeatedly said that the
great difficulty in its seeing a way to
agree to a pacific settlement of the Ven
ezuelan trouble was it's inability to ascer-
tain to what extent the United States
was willing to assume responsibility.
In spite of the fact that Sunday is
usually sacred to leisure in London's dip
lomatic circle, today has been marked
by activity at all the embassies and es-
pecially the American, where work was
in progress all last night. The prompt
ness with which Washington deals with
these vital matters. concerning which
prolix pour parlers have been interchang-
ed in Europe astonishes diplomats here
and forms an interesting phase of an en-
crossing situation.
Have Adopted Answers.
Berlin, December 21.-It has been
learned here that the governments OF
Germany and Great Britain have adopt
ed detailed answers to the proposal to
arbitrate the Venezuela issues These
communications will be handed to Am
bassador Tower here and to Charge
D.Affaires White in London tomorrow.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press has learned further that the Ger
man answer agrees to all substantial eff
fects with the British answer, and makes
no separate reservations in behalf of the
German cases.
Italy Takes Part.
Rome, December 21.-Signor Prinetti
has officially notified Ambassador Meyer
of Italy's participation in the blockade of
Venezuela.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
RaIned on PRESIDENTIAL Party.

Washington, December A.-Word from
Rapidan, near where President Roose-
welt and his family are spending Sun
day as the guest of Mr.. Joseph Wilmer
is that 1t rained practically all day, and
the party were compelled to remain in
divine services, however, at the Rapdan
Episcopal church in the morning. Bad
weather was a great disappointment to
the President who was anxious to spend
some time in the open air. The Presi-
dent and his family will return to Wash
ington about noon tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
NOTIFIES COUNTRY
OF HIS SUCCESS.

Ottawa, December 21.-The fol,
message received by Lord Minto.
nor general of Canada, from Maroon
day, shows that wireless transatli
telegraphy has been success:
"Glace Bay, N. s., December q, /!
His Excellency, the Governor Gen
Government House, Ottawa, Can
Have honor to inform your excell
that your message has now been I'll
mitted by me from Cape Breton to Z
WALL by wireless telegraphy, and
been forwarded to destination.
"MARco}
Lord Minto telegraphed Marconi
lows:
Delighted at your message ju
ceived. Warmest congratulations o
splendid success. MIN
Hon. w. N. Fielding sent telee!
congratulation to Marconi tonigl
Sir Richard Cartwright, acting
has cabled to England congratula
British people on the new method
munication between the two coun
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22

ferent nations having claims against
Venezuela to be heard. The hope is gen
orally expressed that a pacific settle
ment will be reached. thus avoiding the
necessity of sending to Venezuelan
waters the large fleet which could alone
render the blockade really effective
Great resentment Is voiced In the press
this morning at the report ffom Port of
Spain, Trinidad, that the crew of the
British steamer Topaze were dragged
ashore at Puerto Cabello at midnight half
clothed, prodded with bayonets by Ven
ezuelan soldiers. roughly handled by the
mob and imprisoned in one filthy room
kipIing Writes Poem.
London, December 22.-The Times this
morning publishes a poem by Rudyard
Kipling, which Is a strong protest against
the Anglo German agreement with re-
gard to Venezuela. The poem probably
will cause much discussion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
CROSSED ATLANTIC FROM
CAPE BRETON TO CORNWALL
After Eight Experiments the Problem
Was Solved and Formal Announce
ment of Achievement is Made
by the inventor Himself.

Washington, December Fl. The
London Times confirms the receipt Of
a message by wireless telegraph from
Marconi at Cape Breton, N. S.
The text of the wireless message from
the Times correspondent, which was
transmitted from Glace Bay, N. s., to
Pold House, Cornwall. is as follows:
Being present at its transmission in
Signor Marconfs Canadian station, l
have the honor to send through the
Times the inventors first wireless trans
Atlantic message of greeting to England
and Italy"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
VIII Not Go to The HAGUE.

Rome. December 21.-It has been
learned here that not one of the allies at
present contemplates submitting the
Venezuelan difficulty to The Hague
court. The Venezuelan situation was fully
discussed by King Victoria Emanuel and
Foreign Minister Prinetti at their semi
weekly conference this morning, and
much satisfaction with the more peaceful
turn events was expressed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
ITALIAN VESSEL TAKES A
SMALL BOAT IN TOW
Great Britain is Very Much Pleased
With the Selection of President
Roosevelt and Hopes to Avoid
Sending More War Ships

~ ORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Decem-
(" ber A.-The blockade of Ven
ezuelan ports was begun with an
effective force at midnight last night.
The British have the cruisers Indefatig-
able Alert and Tribune, the special
service steamer Columbine and the tor
pedo boat destroyer Rocket along the
coast The cruiser Ariadne, the flagship
of Vice Admiral Douglass, Is here and
will remain here. All the British opera
tions will be directed from Trinidad.
The cruiser vineta, the German flag
ship, left here this morning for La
Guayra to reinforce the German cruisers
Gazele Panther and Fake, and the
training ship Stosch. The Charlotte, an
other training ship, has left here for st.
Lucia, her presence on the blockade ap-
parently being unnecessary.
1t is reported here that Mr.. Haggard,
British minister to Venezuela, has said
that Great Britain acted only after great
provocation and that the whole world
must approve of what she did The
climax to Anglo-Venezuelan relations
was reached when Venezuelan gunboat
captured a British merchant-man on the
high seas, shipped her crew and valuables
and landed them at Margurita Island
Then Great Britain determined to act
Mr.. Haggard and the German representa-
tive, Herr Won Pilgrim Baltazzi, are said
to have left Caracas secretly In the fear
that tbey might be held as hostages by
president Castro.
U. s. BattIeships Arrive.
The United States battleships Kearsarge
and Alabama arrived here this Afternoon.
Their appearance provoked considerable
comment on shore, but when Admiral
Figginson called upon the acting COVER
nor of Trinidad and the commander of
the British ships, he took occasion to eX-
plain that the visit to this port of the
American men-of-war was part of the
usual winter trip of the squadron. AS the
American vessels entered the harbor the
Charlotte saluted Admiral Hfgginson's
flag, a courtesy which was also extend
ed by the British ships. The salutes were
returned The Kearsarge ana Alabama
were anchored outside the British war
ships, which are guarding four Venezue-
Ian vessels, none of which flies either the
British or Venezuelan flag. The Restau-
rador which was captured from Ven
ezuelans by the Germans, flies the Ger
man flag and is used by them for dis
patch purposes.
General Ferreas, who represents the
Venezuelan revolutionists at Ciudad,
Bolivar, has collected $35O,0OO in duties
since the Venezuelan blockade of the
Orinoco was raised. OF this sum $4,000
has been used to repay money borrowed
from merchants. General Ferreras has
sent a large order for munitions of war
to Port of Spain.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
LONDON PAPERS
LIKE MR.. ROOSEVELT.

London, December 22.-Provided the
guarantee question can be satisfactorily
solved the London newspapers agree
this morning in desiring President Roose-
welt to accept the office of arbitrator
They fear If the matter is referred to The
Hague, Venezuela probably will ignore
the award. At the same time the Presi-
dents reluctance to accept office is per-
fectly understood, and his motives are
respected 1t Is recognized that he would
have very difficult task. because, 1t is
said, among other things. there would
be something like a scramble of the diff
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
ITALIAN CRUISER
CAPTURES A SLOOP.

La Guayra, December 21.-The Italian
cruiser Givoanne Bausan has captured a
sloop which was coming from the east.
The British cruiser Tribune left here
az noon today for Port of Spain, Trini-
dad with the schooner Mercedes in tow.
The German training ship stosch left
MORT this afternoon to take Nine. Won
Pilgrim Baltazzi, wife of the German
charge d'affairs to Curacao
A German cruiser, supposed to be the
two large schooners. in the direction of
Trinidad.
The commander of the French cruiser
Troude visited M. Quievreux, the French
charge d'affairs. at the French legation
in Caracas today. The Troude VIII leave
here tonight.
One of the results of the blockade is
that the harbor corporation and shipping
firms here have dismissed their laborers.
Over 500 men are therefore out OF work.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
MARcoNI SENDS WORD
TO ASSOCIATED PRES

New York, December 21.-Th|
ing dispatch from Marconi. dal
Bay, N. s., December 21 has be
ed by the Associated Press:
"I beg to inform you for
that have established wireless
communication between Cap
Canada, and Cornwall. Eng
complete success. Inaugurator
including one from the COVER
of Canada to King Edward IL
already been transmitted and {
to the King OF England. A mess
London Times has also been ii
in the presence of its special d
ent, d. Parkin, NJ. p.
(Signed) 20. Ma
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
HUMBERTO SPEND
RESTLESS HOURS
ONE OF THE FAMILY HANDED A
FRIEND A PACKAGE CONTAIN
ING $4,000 WHICH WAS SENT
TO THE FRENCH CONSULATE.

Madrid, December 2f.--When Madame
Humbert and other members Of the Hum
bert family, who became notorious In
connection with the great safe frauds in
Paris, were arrested here yesterday, one
of the family handed a package contain
ing $4,000 to some people who lived in
the same house with them. Ttis package
has been sent to the French consulate.
The Humberts are being well treated
in prison. They are permitted to have
their meals sent in from Il neighboring
restaurant. They all occupy separate
cells, are carefully watched and are not
allowed to receive visitors.
The prisoners passed a rather restless
night, but this morning they seemed
rather resigned. A maid servant who was
employed by the l1u,nberts in Madrid
says that they allowed nobody to enter
their house, and started in apprehension
at every ring of the hell They assisted
in the housework themselves, and the
men of the party never went out except
at night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
Won BUELoW DISCUSSES
VENEZUELAN SITUATION.

Berlin, December 2.-Chancellor Won
Buelow received the correspondent of the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
France After Them.

Paris, December PA special messen-
ger has left here for Madrid with all the
documents connected with the extradi-
tion of the Humberts. The prisoners are
expected to arrive here on Wednesday.
Parayre, a former steward of the Hum
berts, who was arrested at Rouen yester-
day, was brought here today. 1t is said
that voluminous correspondence between
this man and the Numbers has been
seized at his home
According to published interviews
Frederic Humbert declares that the reve-
lations of himself and his confederates
will rival the Panama scandals, and show
they were the victims of robbers, who
exploited them. He says that all classes
in Paris, from ministers down, will be
involved.
Humbert claims to have in Paris doc
uments which compromise prominent per-
sonages
While the police were waiting to enter
the house, Nine. Humbert burned many
papers, including, In her hurry, bank
notes to the amount of 1920.
An applicant has appeared at the
French embassy claiming the reward of
$4,000 which was offered for the denounce-
ment of the Humberts.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-03-12
Democratic Primaries

The democratic voters Of the
City of Chickasha, will on Tues :
day March the 18th, 1902, nomi
nate ticket for the city officers
to be voted on and elected at the
regular election on April the 1st.
The qualified voters will at such
primary vote for and nominate as
candidates for election, one mayor,
police judge, city attorney, chief
of police, clerk and tax assessor,
city collector, city treasurer and
two aldermen from each ward;
they shall also choose at the same
time two committeeman from each
ward to constitute an executive
committee of the democratic party
of the city of Chickasha.
Each person voting at such
primary shall vote the following
pledge: Il am a qualified voter,
a democrat and will support the
nominees of this primary"
A poll list and tally sheet shall /
be kept at such primary and a /
correct record, Of all persons
voting and all votes cast shall be
made. The persons managing
the elections il the different wards
shall count the ballots after all +
have been cast and shall deliver
the same together with the poll
lists and talley sheets to the chair
man of the democratic executive
committee within twenty-four
hours after such primary is held.
The executive committee shall
canvass the votes cast at such !
primary and declare the result.
The persons receiving the plurali-
" OF votes for any respective Of
Ice shall be declared the demo-
ratio nominee for such Office.
The folling persons are hereby q
to conduct and super
intend the holding of such prima-
les in their respective wards; No
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