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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-30
HILLS NEW CURRENCY BILL.
He Proposes TO Change the Existing
Fiscal Law.

Washing on. November al Representa-
tive nih, Of Conne@t'e IT, Introduced a Bill
today 20 improve currency conditions
The bin contains seven sections, each one
o. Which changes some portion Of exist
Ing fiscal law.
The 1rst section makes IL possible for
the secretary OF the treaty 10 deposit all
government receipts IN national bank de-
positories by eliminating the words "ex-
c@pi receipts from customs
1he second section repeats the 50. ooo, 600
mat on The Withdrawal OF circulating
notes.
The thlrd section provtdes that the sub
5ia'ary coinage may be increased by thN
-teoinage Of silver dollars
~ fourth section provides for changing
~" 10 81 ptiattne the different demon
ms o. silver certificates and green
a 10 meat the demands u businey.
l9t i've provides Tor > New $40 go13
aie /" 81 lie place OF the $40
<, Ell +-iei..
en SIX remove. tile restriction on
.+e .~'''i',-iae 90 IS oarll notes
See q go aso.ides unform tax o.
;i@ - s@r cent pc AMMAN Gu Al
IA tg. al a X cire .iation
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-30
DECISION ON BENNETT WILL.
Formal Decree o. the Probate Judge
Is Filed

New Haven. Conn. November 27.-The
Formal decree OF the probate court in
relation to the Philo S. Bennett viii. of
which William ]. Bryan Is an executor.
was announced today by Probate Judge
cleveland After the decision Of Judge
Cleaveland regarding ne viii. some
weeks ago. after q hearing Of the parties
interested. the judge left to the attorneys
tn agree. il possi5le. on the form OF the
formal decree based on that decision On
posing counsel. however. found themselves
unable to reach an agreement
After recjting the known facts In the
Csc Judge CIeaveland decreed that
neither the sealed letter. by which It
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-30
Short Session Of the House.

Washington. November 27.-The house
net today and adjourned until Tuesday.
The proceedings we're marked by de-
hate on the motion 10 adjourn over dur
ing the course Of which the minority took
thc republicans to task for not proceed
ine to the ira nsaction Of business.
NJ Williams. o. Mississippi. The ny
nor'.v iaader protested against the inac-
tlvity Of The house. agling if the ma
ior!ty were afraid 10 trust themselves. lie
said that while the speaker had not been
abie. as he knew, to name all the com
mictoes. vet there were matters which TIE
WAYS and means committee, already Or
gsnized could consider, citing among
other things the resolution relative to
Canadian reciprocity
Mr. DeArmond. OF Missouri also crit-
cised the republican majority tor its
course saying It tended to modify the
president
Mr.. Payne. Of New York. upon whose
request unanimous consent was given
o! debate on the motion to adjourn oyer.
replying % the opposition took secasion
70 say that the republi ans would hardly
care to take GD the question Of tariff re
vision and disturb conditions on the eve
81 4 pres dental campaign. He also said
tac time was not opportune to consider
reciprocity with Canada u desired by the
minority leaders.
There was a part2- alignment on Tie
vote on the motion 80 aG5our over. the
democrats voting against IT, The motion
prevaued-si to 90.
Mir. Meyer. Of Louisiana called ~ his
resolution providing Ion the acceptance
Of the Invitation To Tie members OF he
1ouse 10 be present ar the Louisiana Pur-
objection was made 10 its consideration.
Mr. Bartholdt. Of Missouri made an ad
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-30
WAGE WAR ON BOIL wEEv11
Arrangements Completed fer Conven-
ton in lew Orleans.

New Orleans, November 2e~Arrange-
aents have been completed for the boil
wee'-il convention which opens here an
Monday neXt and the prospects are thai,
'hf meeting VIII he 2 large one
Dr. ". G Stubs. chairman OF the
committee says ali railroads have agreed
t. give reduced rates to members.
The Official programme includes speech
es II many Of the most prominent men
II he state
Cotton planters. entomologisis. scien-
lists lawyers. bankers. merchants and
co,ton oil men are among the speakers
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-30

London, November "a dispatch to
The Caatral News from Vieraa says 1t is
aust: orjtasvely announced there that i
-g-t.~iey Goes not accept forthwith the
Aus5ro. Russian demands. the twn pow
tablish order in Macedonia. All the sigma
tory powers of the treaty of Berlin it Is
added, will first be asked to cooperate.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-30
COLON is ON BLACK LIST.

Colon November %. A dcerae was IS
sued at Cartagdna November 8, setting
forth that no steamers shall be allowed
to clear from Cartagena for Colon, or
enter Cartagena coming from Colon.
All the foreign consuls ana steamship
agents at Cartasena have protested,
without effect. against the decree.
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CALL TO ARMS IN COLOMBIA.

Colon. November 25.--The correspon-
dent of the Associated Press today re-
ceived a telegram from Bogota dated
November 81. saying that the govern
ment had issued orders to raise the army
footing to 100 600 men in the evert that
General Reyes mission to Washington
should prove fruitless The subjugation
o. Panama is given as the reason for the
EONernments action.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-30
France and Panama.

Paris, November 23.-Foreign Minister
Delcasse addressed the chamber OF depu-
ties IN reply to Questions regarding fox
etgn affairs. He opened with state
ment with reference TO u Panama ques-
zion and said:
1t was our strict duty TO demand from
the republic OF Panama assurances that
all French interests. including the canal
concession. be respected This assur-
ance has been given US IN decisive form,
the following being the teXtural form Of
the promise:
The republic OF Panama solemnly,
expressly and definitely pledges Itself
10 viGfiantly protect French interests
and to maintain and interpret In their
widest sense the contracts made before
November 3. which referring to the 18TH
mus, follow the transmission Of sover-
eighty and bind the republic Of Panama.
All these contracts are maintained, not
ably The contract prolonging the conces-
sion until 1910.
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Troops Are Being Quietly Pre-
pared for Speedy Transport
tation 10 The ISjhnus,
Great Naval Force viii Also Be
Massed Close to the Coast of
Colompia-PanaIua People
Trusting to America
for Protection.


- ,ou. ~,
Washing t0''' ~ - ~ ''e' ''''e-
cial.)--No attempt Is no" pel1g mace on
the part OF tho authorities OF the war
department to hide the fact that active
military nrenaratlons are being made
,..,,. .to,,. 80 ,.,r-.,,7. ,rai.. -,.h
O",0'''''
troops are oeNlg Quet'V prepared lot
transportation to tbs -sthmus In the
event OF a declaration o. hostillt'es and
The navy dem rtn,ent 10 catherine largo
,o.,, 49,, :. ~
"I"o'''' "1'e'S on siioi9 NOTICE.
nave u from inc fl'Shest authority
that the general staff has Just submitted
TO Secretary Root q comprehensive plan
for the operations Of the army IN the
event Of its becoming necessary to send
troops to The isthrnus or 10 Colombian
territory Regiments have been designated
Tor the duty and are now being put IN
shape for immediate foreign service It
IS understood that the Sixteenth Infantry
now at Fort Mcpherson s one Of those
DESIGNATED FOR this service in tho plans
Of the general STAFF
c,.a.,.e. r7.-,,4 eo,~o4
or course the orders cont the various
regmental commanders arc confidential
in their nature and Il is not possible
10 get official acknowi cfrneut OF what
regiments have heei ea
Today the navy department decided to
send two more shivs To isChman waters,
probably The Castine and Marietta The
purpose IN ordering Admiral Evans. com
msnding the Asiatic squadron to proceed
Immediately with the battle ships Ken
lucky. Oregon ard wisconsin and the
cruisers Albany New orleans. Cincinnati
and Raleigh 10 Honolulu from Chinese
waters is 10 have this powerful feet ready
20 proceed AT once 10 Colombian waters
should the Bos0ta authorities he so short
sighted rs to declare var upon the United
c+s+or or .o,.,.,,,. .,,,, o,,,r, a,+ which
-,
"0"'" "'' "''' "''' '1"0 P''Nfe0t"Ss %
ouf par Honoiuln IS much nearer South
American waters than Manila or any
point to Which the squadron would ordi-
narlly be sent
The Panama neof,ia ho,.s M fan, .. ma
HESITATION at mo ba,ae as rnlo,rhfs Ga
lou, 49, 4te,, or{n,. ~ rr.tsltio,, ~ 49,.
s 10y ,i'e ''0i' .''0
t".'" 9'f't'S '"l 'iieF ~ aPPaiF'l''9
paying u" attention. - me COLOMBIAN
threats Il IS kuonn however that they
entertain some fears thAt the officials OF
TINS government may urge them 10 pay
CoiomDla some par OF the $4,000 eco
c'Aai money IS saive Ioi Inc WouHde"
-ce@Hss o. tAe Bogola government 10
o'Ny me iANaIi'4 5'aopsT caused j. 10 De
V''''0Su LA ""eu S"ts 5ol tila. tci1
'.ef "'"t' 49, ~ 07'O'0'NNN
X IN nlled States ponds, using tie
- ter S f get nj
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~. , that Mr.. Bennett expressed
desii <LD, We SSO, coo to Mr. Bryan and
family, aabn .Ne typewritten document in
the posse. of.i OF Mr.. Bryan, nor tn"
envelope containing the letter should be
admitted to PROBATE as part Of the Will.
otherwise the viii was allowed and order
ed to he recorded
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-30
Reeves Cables His Government.

Bogota. Colombia. Tuesday, November
"a General Reyes cables to the Colon
Dian government Sunday from Port Lin
on, Costa Rica that he was unable to
do anything regarding the canal with
the Panama commission at the confer
ence held November 20 on board the
French steamer Canada off Colon. lie
ADDED:
THE Americans prevented us from land
Ing at Colon Admiral Coghan informed
me- tnnt he had instructions from Wash
ington TO prevent Colombian troops from
landing on the coasts OF the isthmus.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-30
Reyes 10 Prepare Armed Force.


Of intimate association with General
Reyes. and Who has seen much Of the
general during the past few months, ana
who Is thoroughly familiar with the In
terror Of COLOMBIA. speaking TO The AS
ISOLATED Press correspondent today con
corning the probable course which Cen
eral Reyes Will pursue a, Washington.
said he thought that Reyes would make
every effort. 10 matter how hopeless.
10 effect such a settlement OF the Pan
ANA situation as would preserve the in
tegrity OF Colombia.
Thinking Els position to negotiate to
this end would be stronger If he had
an armed force In he field, the Asso-
ciated Press informant said 1t was NOT
Improbable that General Reyes would
order preparation for an attempt TO in
wade he isthmus.
Generals Sarria and Bustamente left
General Reyes AT Port Limon Sarria re-
turning 10 Bogota and Bustamente to
the province Of AntioQua 1t Is possible
that they carried General Reyes orders
TO undertake war Ike preparations. If
IT can be proved that such preparations
will strengthen Reyes position or II the
generals think the people OF Colombia
require such propitfatiou
Colombia May Join Panama.
"Colombia's extremity Is such and her
chagrn over the loss OF the isthmus
is 50 great, continued the informant.
"tha. 1t would not surprise me to see
the republic Of Colombia eventually ask
ing admission into the republic Of Pan
ANA. all other efforts failing. Already
the isthmians are expecting the influx
Of prominent Colombians. who doubtless
regret that they were not in the isthmus
when Independence was accomplished
in order to partake Of its benefits.
General Reyes hopes the United States
win to some extent. withdraw from the
position it has taken on the isthmus. pos
sissy o i'le eEtent Of giving Colombia an
unhindcred opportunity 10 reca pture the
isfhmi3r i"NriiOrg believing this pos
$50. 5hs aggressive attitude Of General
2oyes s understandable Failing to ac-
complish anything ut Washington, Reyes
nigh, find it necessary to do his utmost
10 preserve Colombian Integrity. even
10 the extent Of leading a forlorn hope
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-30
Germany Recognizes Panama.

Berlin, November 24.-The foreign Of
fee today made the following official an
nouncement:
Upon The imperial chancelior's written
proposal the emperor yesterday directed
that the new free state of Panama be
recognized by Germany
Neither the German foreign office =
the German charge IN affairs at Bo-
gaia have In any way furthered the de
sires of Colombia
Panama, November 2s.-The newspa-
pers OF the isthmus are asking the gov
eminent Of the republic Of Panama to oc-
cupy and establish sovereignty over the
islands OF San Andres, Providence and
Albuquerque as well as other smaller
islands in the Caribbean sea, in longi-
tude eighty-four degrees rs the terri
toral limits of the new republic lie be-
tween longitude seveuty-nine degrees and
eightv-four degrees The department of
Bolivar. though bounded by the seventy
eighth degree of longitude. has hitherto
exercised control over the islands where
English only is spoken.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-30
FOR POSSIBLE WAR WITH COLOMBIA
UNITED STATES ACTIVELY PREPARES
PANAMA JUNTA READY
FOR TREATY.
DR.. Amador VIII Probably Be the
First President Of the In
FAINT Republic-Closure of
the Ports Of Co
lombia.

Panama. November 26.--The junta com
mittee, composed of Jose Augustin Aran-
60 Tomas Arias and Manuel Espnosa,
held meeting at 10 o'clock this morn
cillors being present. and unanimously
decided to ratify the canal treaty IS soon
as ii is received here and authorize
Minister Bunau-varilla officially to com
munieate the iunta's decision to the
United States government.
The decision OF the junta was received
with great Joy throughout the isthmus,
without distinction of parties or classes.
Rear Admirals Walker and Glass have
been Informed Of the action taken ny
The tunta.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-30
Colombian Ports Closed.

Colon, November 2o.-The text Of the
decree closing the ports of the depart
ment of Bolivar reached here today. 1t
prohibits until further notice al traffic
or business between the ports in that de
partment and the rebel department in
Panama, and says;
"Thc department. OF Panama hs a@
decia4fcu lt5-u .~ee ana independent sA
having taken III arms against the ma
tional government in an effort % destroy
Colombian integrity, dignity and honor.
Colombia requires the employment OF
such measures as are indispensable for
the punishment and suppression or tho
rebels The act closing the ports men
toned Is taken by the goyernment II
eminent. Folivar can do all she CON
siders necessary for the defense OF IN
state, aud among the measures which
the Legitimate ends Of war warrant IS the
depriVing of the enemy Of resources and
tba fraa aHip Af cprprueTce -
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Amador for President.

FL Cronista. an old newspaper of the
conservative school. publishes a long
article on the career OF DR.. Manuel
Amador. minister of finance Of the re-
public OF Panama. in which 1t Is pro
claimed that The doctor Is the only pos
sible candidate for the presidency Of TIE
republic
Eel Lapiz paper which has always
advocated he doctrine OF the liberal par
ty, publishes tonight an article on the
same subject and along the same lines.
Iathm;ans nau DR.. Amador az the ben
efactor OF Panama the principal factor
in the work OF independence, thorough
patriot great administrator and hon
est and upright In all his dealings.
Municipalities throughout the isthmian
territory continue to pass resolutions de
claring that Or. Amadur IS the "favorise
sou Of tho republic.
elected the first president Of the republic
by an overwhelming majority
New-York tribune., 1903-01-25
ENJOYED AT LAKEWOOD.
Whatever the Season Affords Of
the Week.

Lakewood, y. J.. Jan % (specaD.- Skating has
gone bit TO the bad under warmer weather, and
the golf links have reclaimed few OF those who
deserted it for the lake and the opportunities
il afforded for pleasure. AS to weather there has
been complaint. and Lakewood, well filed with
pleasure seekers, is in her most agreeable mood.
If temperature runs low It is all TO the good the
Zee enthusiasts: II warmth comes. II is a blessing
for those in less favored localities and is recog
nized.
Enthusiasm runs high this week the project
in aid Of the Village Improvement Society and the
Lakewood Public Library. and daily rehearsaIs by
the society and children who to take
part in the kirmess dances being held. The
outline OF plans promises entertainment elab-
crate than anything given in Lakewood for some
time and the generous and universal interest in
the two local institutions named makes the
Of the enterprise foregone conclusion The VII
lage Improvement Society has done much good
work for several seasons in bearing the expense
of keeping streets and sidewalks free from litter.
and also in inspiring the Idea Of keeping tidy
grounds on the part Of property owners. but the
promoters Of the society have found their task
OF small thanks the part Of the public. Always
slow 10 recognize the real value Of such work the
public has failed in its financial support and the
society lie in debt and powerless to continue the
work well begun unless money is Forthcoming
from quarter. and L is expected that the
coming entertainment will solve that practical
problem.
The Lakewood Public Library an older institr-
ton and naturally more popular. is in better
case financially. although there s always neces-
sary monetary help TO supply the books
needed In regular and constant instalmeuts to
meet tae demand of Lakewood readers. The
library Is used and valued. not only by the resi-
dents Of the place, five thousand people,
but by the guests of all hotels and boarding
houses well. and thanks the help from
these benefit entertainments in the past IL has al
ways been possible 10 find upon the library shelves
few OF the best BOOKS as soon as they were
pls ced on the market, and this has been strong
|nctor iu the popularity of the institution.
Miss Helen Miller Gould learned OF the library
and fits advantages and limitations IN of her
recent visit here, and promptly expressed 10 the
New-York tribune., 1903-01-25

president David B. Plumer her wish to heR the ne
eratefuIlv remembered by the large number OF IL
braTy patrons
In another way Lakewo0d stands to 3,a oenedl Tesi
Dental forces Of the place The Baptist Church
one of the ornamental bits of Lakewood propertf
ie under a mortgage of S 900 which the society IS
anxious to clear off and the church trustees nave
inst received from John D. RockefeIler a letteI
stating that if they raise one-half the tGli M
amount by April / he Will give the rest OF me
sum needed to pay the mortgage loest es HIeI1u h
of the society has pledged the twenty-hfth nun
dred of its share.
The Rev Ralph L. Bridges, of Islip l. l., came
here on Thursday Of last week to off1clate at LHe
christening of Margaret, infant daughter OF Mr
and Mrs Sheppard Knapp DeForest, OF the LAKE,
wood cottage fraternity. Leighton Detorest. OF
+ New-York. stood godfather, and Mrs Farr1ns-
ton of Poughkeepsle. as godmother TO the chId'
and at a later luncheon at Lynxden MI ana MIS-
DeForest entertained Mr.. and Mrs. Leighton De
Forest Mrs. Addicks, OF Philadephia: the rev
and Mrs. Brydges. the Rev. and Mrs e Z. Mat
thews and Miss Gertrude Leslie
Captain A NJ. Bradshaw has forwarded to head
| quarters the Ocean County fund for the Mckinney
memorial. the amount being larger than ts cred
tied to any other county Of the State in proportion
TO its popula ton and wealth
Coaching trips between Georgian Court and New
York City, automobile experiences during the same
journey. and a brilliant dinner on Thursday even
New-York tribune., 1903-01-25
CHARLESTON. THE ATTRACTIVE.
This Southern City Rewards the Visitor Who
Makes Longer or Shorter Stay There.

IA ,i,v "a this country possesses more attractive
historic associations-unless il may be Boston the
Hub of the Universe-than Charleston the Mag
.lolia city Of the Palmetto State. In Charleston
.-a to t,e fo,nd residences Of Colonial days, the
fri--inc Revolutionary times and the more recent
beginnings of the great war between the states
The ease with which Charleston can be visited by
,o,,rie in search of health or recreation in any OF
the frequented Southern resorts serves 10 MAKE
the throng % winter visitors there large. Aodea
10 those whose stay is more or less transient are
the many who find the fine hotels of this character
i-ic Southern city the delightful end heaih-gVlhg
surroundings ana the quaint features Of the bas'-
ling city life more attractive than the rural or
>,illape r,onotonv OF many resorts. The with
which stay in Charleston can be made feature
of the trip TO or from Florida causes many per-
sons to include It their winter itineraries. and
the reEarding features OF such A stay almost IN
pariably cause II to he repeated
BESIDES Fort Sumter with the neyeT-to-oe-lorsot-
fen firing on the fag. where Major Anderson was
:, command there also Forts Moultrie ana
johnson IN Charleston Harbor whlcn s one +antic re
oeasLi i, VII '1f5cet safe anchorage for the entire
80, ~ tiIfg country. "A navy yard and i'm
es government drydooks VIII soon be features
of ms ,eRse S@e[3 feature IS the old st ichaeIs
Church which dates back TO l.Sz aIa s1aqs & On S Ia
contains an historic chime Of bes ano lne ny ga
fayette Near stands me onIg ls~s SsIe
,1of church tls COUNTY, IN Tnlcn services iiaHe
f9ee.T
From the famous Battery Of Charleston one can M
- a, fInoFgtracted view OF the harbor the
tHfvery and the handsome Colonial homes. Wnicn
CON, esn many most interesting relics OF tne fsnsAs
cSvsIie-s and the French Huguenots VINO FORMED
tbe bulk Of the early settlers OF the city on
sb4 picturesque streets of The InooeTn CITY may
be seen many delightfully."- interesting scenes OF
S+,.-- life of fn- chsTa Tactertstic type con-
.Ssss,s oddly with the fine Federal Building. the
SsfT Han of modern architecture: which houses e
&c coiiection OF paintings and sculpture: the
caoce r,ic library and the other civic structures
Withfn easy reach OF the heart on the city are
oT, is-t-s are other means OF outdoor recreation
sl,5le fhe roads and drives IN and about the city
,.so-d -s,5,ch endowment all those VINO ride or
s .T~,e hotel facilities ample and ade-
oi+... ,nd ,+sitors find aii that they may desire
Sor FeIfv57- comfort and convenience
New-York tribune., 1903-01-25

handsome coaches are electrically fitted through
out so as to be brilliantly lighted for the entire
trip; comfortably heated on the Northern portion
of the route while for the Southern portion or the
route electric fans provided.
The entire train through to St Augustine
except one double drawing room sleeping car
which goes to Aiken. S. C. and Augusta and Bon
Air Ga which is detached at Blackvile s g
Starting from Jersey City 12:40 the train
reaches st. Augustine at S:30 p. m. the following
day. and like speedy service IS maintaIned on tne M
return trip while there good connections TO all
Florida points and by steamer from Miami and
Tampa for the West Indies.
The train Is made up of Pullman compartment
cars drawing room sleeping cars club cars, library
and observation cars, and the most completely
equipped dining The compartment cars are
divided into nine suites, and the sleeping cars
have ten sections al q drawing rooms. while the
library car IS modelled after the reading room OF a
Palm Limited is entitled the victorious palm as
the latest triumph In railroad travel.