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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
CAPT. ROBSON RESIGNS
HERO or lNH0IlGAC DECIDE
 TO QUIT NAvY.
It is Said That Admiral Taylor Will Recommend That the Hssigna-
 ton Bs Accepted by
 Secretary of Navy.

Washington. Jan. ai.-Capt Richmond P Hobson has rendered his resignation as a constructor in the navy.
 For some time Captain Hobson has sough to be retired, but the Board which examined him decided he was it for duty and he was ordered recently to take charge of construction work at Bremen ton. washingtcn. naval works. ! It is asser3cd that for some time Cap tain Hpbsca hss sutered from an atfec- ton of the eyes which he and his friends have said incapacitated him for active duty. A bill to retire him was passed by the House of Representatives. and re- gently. when 1t was called up in the Sen ate by Senator Morgan. it was passed over on. objection by Senator Cockrell. who insisted that an examining board had pronounced him it for duty and that he should not be retired.
 In a letter to the Secretary of the Navy. Captain Hobson sets out the reasons for his resignation. the principal one being the bad condition of his eyes.
 It is said tonight that Admiral Taylor, Chief of the Bureau of Navigation. will recommend the acceptance of Captain Hobscn's resignation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
THE HOUSE.

Washington. Jan. a.-A general debate of three hours upon the postonice appro- priation bill today was made notable by a speech in favor of tariff reform by MT. Williams of Mississippi, who is a candi- date for the Democratic leadership of the next House.
 During the consideration of the appro- priation bill speeches also were made by Messrs. Pau (N. CD. Gaines (Tenn.) and Hill (Conn.)
 At 3 o'clock business was suspended and the House listened to addresses by Messrs. Pearce (Md.), Dalzell (Pa.). and Schirm CMd.) on the life and public ser vice of Charles Carroll Of Carrollton and John Hanson. two singers of the Decla- ration of Independence, whose statues have been erected by the State of Mary land in Statuary Hall
 Resolutions also were adopted formally accepting the statues on behalf of the government
 MT. Grosvenor of Ohio. presided during these exercises and there was large num- Der of Marylanders in the galleries. The death of Representative RumpIe of Iowa. which occurred this morning in Chicago, was announced; the usual resolutions were adopted, a committee was appointed to attend the funeral. Then as a fur ther mark of respect the House adjourned until tomorrow when a memorial session will be held to pay tribute to the lats Senator McMillan of Michigan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
BOWEN MUCH CONCERNED
Germany's Aggressiveness
 Makes Washington Nervous
Some say That the Kaiser is In- clinsd to Soon Attempt to Call the Hand of the
 United statss.

Washington, Jan. cspeciai. l-Thers Is very poticeabls eeyfvsi tonight of the feeling of uneasiness that was coincidsAt with the public resentment aroused by the last sct of German aggression tn Venezuela.
 again discussing the possibility of seri- ous trouble between this country and Germany The situation is charged with danger grave enough to cause anxiety.
 A friend of Minister Bowen who saw that diplomat late this evening says he is undoubtedly much concerned over the latest status of his negotiations for peace. In other words. MT. Bowen is uneasy.
 Some observant man profess to believe the Kaiser has, concluded that the time is rapidly approaching for him to call Uncle sam's hand on the Monroe doc Urine bun. since the Kaiser. knowing every pound of steel and every inch of cannon In our navy, knows that our con- stant reiteration of Monroeism. Is precti- caily little more than q biuff. for the reason that we haven't got ships suf- ncisnt to enforce the doctrine against any frst-class power. It Is tooo iamenta- bly, true that we are utterly unprepared for great naval war. We haven't got the ships.
 Gtill the situation by no means war rants the 'yeilow'' sensations understood to be pouring out from Washington. One yellow" goes so far as to say that America has Joined France and Russia in coalition against Germany and Eng land and ''ali the rest of Europe, and In sumunine up the lighting material credits this country xfh .sten million saldiers. z
 The prspostar6usness of atl this h thoroughly yellow"
 A retired statesman of eminenca who was received by MT. Roosevelt today con fided to a friend that the President is in a very unhappy frame of mind, due to his monumental political troubles at home and the graver troubles that threaten from abroad.
 Nothing in Congress seems to be com ing the Presidents way. and the negro question which he has so recklessiy and even alarmingly recreated, Is said to be causing him grief. while his own political future Is foggy.
 Black care has cast anchor in the White House.
 Lucien Julien Walker
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
TRIBUTES TO MARYLANDEH;I EulogicS of CarrOys and Hanson. THEIR STATUES ACCEPTED Williams of Mississippi Speaks
 on Tariff Question. House Adjoutns as . Result of the Announcement of the Death of
 Representative Rumpls
 of Iowa.
THEIR STATUES ACCEPTED

Washington. Jan. u.-The greater part of the time of the Senate today was de- voted to exercises In connection with the statues of Charles Carroll and John Han- son, which will henceforth stand in statuary Hall at the National Capital. Mir. McComas offered resolution tender ing the thanks of Congress to the State of Maryland for presenting the statues and delivered itting remarks on the life and deeds of the two men. Other speak CTS were Messrs. Deliver. Wellington Bacon. Depew and Hoar.
 The delivery of the eulogies required almost three hours of time. All the speeches were eloquent and replete with patriotic sentiment. The galleries were well filled, largely by residents of Mary lend, while Senator-elect German and the Maryland committee occupied seats on the floor of the Senate. The speakers were iiberaIly applauded.
 MT. Hoar, in the course of his remarks, referred to the fact that Carroll had been in religion Catholic and in that connec-
 
 of that faith.
 MT. Deliver told of recent inspection of the original manuscript of the Decla- ration of Independence, and said he had found that all the signatures to it had practically faded away, including that of Carroll, but that memorable document he said, after all, owned its origin to all the people and not alone to the few whose names were attached to 1t.
 Records in Diplomacy.
 MT. Depew in the course of his re. marks. referred to the fact that publif men of the colonies os tue revolutionary period were without experience as iiplo- mats but he declared their accomplish ments in that line never had been parai- leled. Referring to the fact that John Hanson had passed out of mind, MT. De- pew said the time would come when the only persons connected with our Civil War who would be remembered were Lincoln. Grant and Lee.
 MT. Bacon supplied the place of MT. Daniel. who had been requested to speak. He said that not only now but at all times had the people of the Southern States which were included in the thfr- teen colonies had been loyal to the prin- ciples enunciated by the Declaration of Independence. He suggested that in ad- dition to statutory hall there should be a Hall for the Immortals" and said that such hall should contain statues of all the framers and signers of the Dec laration of Independence.
 Mir. Wellington was the last speaker and at the conclusion of his address res- olutions of acceptance were adopted.
 During the day session a number of bills were passed. including the House bill providing for the creation of a gen eral staff of the army. The Statehood bill was not considered, but it holds its place on the calendar.
 At 5:15 o'clock the Senate adjourned un- til Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
BR1eANDs LEVY TRIBUTE.
Even Garrison Towns Pay Coin Into
 outlaws' Golfers

St. Petersburg. Jan. 3l.--Brigands have been terorizing. the Caucasus recently levying tribute on towns and holding up trains to an extent hitherto unknown
 Evens garrison towns have been fright ened into paying regular tribute in re- turn for which the bandits not only re- frain from piudering, but protect the town from other marauders.
 The attempts of the troops to cope with the situation have been generally foiled. owing to the complieity of the inhabitants, who are fearful of the bri. gand's vengeance and thsrfore warn ana shelter them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
Will Increase Wages.

Denver, Colo. Jan. s1.-The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad has voluntarily in- creased the wages of all it's machinists, boiler markers. blacksmiths. tin workers, inspectors, car repairers and their help CTS 1-2 to per cent. The Grievance Committee of the firenen and engineers of the Denver and Rio Grande is in ses- sion in this city and 1t is reported that the firemen. engineers, conductors and trainmen stand out for a 20 per cent in- crease of wages. which has been refused, it is said. by General Manager Russell Harding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
ALABAMA'S GOVERNOR WILL
 BE PAID $5,OOO A YEAR

little hope of defeating the bill. but ar Gued that strong conviction of dutys and fealty ko the principles of Democ- racy. foremost among which is economy In the administration of the affairs of the people, had impelled him to make q stand against . measure which he believed sto be unwiss and unwaTranted. He called attention to ths financial condition of the Stats and declared that at the present session of the Senate that body's ex. penses had been increased 2b per cent over those of the previous session.
 '.Bills have been introduced at this ses- sion calling for appropriations aggregat- ing half million dollars moro than those of the last sessdon," he declared. ''and in- creaseo of expenditure all along the line seems to be the spirit of this Legislature. Where is the money coming from with which to meet the increases expenses which the Legislature seems disposed to foist upon itself? I appeal to the Senate to pause before taking this step"
 Senator Hogue referred to three neigh boring States. Tennessee. North Carolins and Georgia. whose 0overnors receive A.00o. $3,o0o and 5000, respectively. and whose taxable wealth in each case Is fat above that of Alabama. ~ go
 Dunn Answers Hogue.
 110 W0S ato " CICd foyt NyctAosOh AseAAAA VI Clarke in a brief but telling speech. The Clarke County Senator held that Ala bama should not be governed by the dere- fiction of any of her sister States in fix. ing the salary of the Governor. He de clared that the effect of the adoption of the amendment offered by the Senator from Perry. fixing the salary of the Gov efnor at A,000, would be no fncfease of salafy at this session Of the Legislature, The House had voiced It's sentiment and justice in the matter should not be long CT delayed. He disputed the statements made by his opponent that the expenses of the Senate had been greatly increased, and declared that in the Legislature there was no serious division on the merits of the question. His motion to table Sena- tor Hogue's amendment prevailed
 On motion of Senator Powell the bill was amended so as to make 1t effective upon its passage. It was then passed. Senators Hogue and Spragfns voting in the negative, and was signed by the President pro, tenn.
 House bill 120. making the wife a com petent witness against the husband. when the husband Is charged with abandoning his family. was passed without debate.
 House bill 131 and Senate bill IF, amend ing sections of the Code, and Senate bill 8. relating to the regulation of the pub nc schools of the State. were passed without opposition.
 Mobile Railroad Bill.
 House bill 51. providing for an appropri- ation of $790 due the Mobile and Western Alabama Railway Company from the State was passed.
 ! Senator Castleberry asked leave to call up his bill providing for the establish naents of dispensaries in Taliadega Coun- ty, and the measure was passed without debate,
 There being no further business before the Senate adjournment was taken until r o'clock Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
French Army Discussed.

Paris, Jan. Sl.-The discussion of the army budget in the Chamber of Deputies today brought out considerable general debate relative to the strength of the army and the necessity of maintaining 1t or a strong fighting basis. General Adre. Minister of War, Colonel Rousset. a Pspubiican-L L.berap member of the Chamber. and other leaders of the mili- tary element. took an active part in de- tending the army from eriticlsms
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
wELL1NeToN's GENERA.
Scheme to Prohibit Any One Having
 More Than $1O, O,OOO,OOO.

Washington, Jan. S1.-Senator Yelling ton today introduced an amendment to the Constitution prohibiting the holding of fortunes exceeding $100O0,00O by any one individual in the United States.
 In case of such holding, the amend ment provides that the excess shall be condemned, whether or not as a public nuisance. a public folly or a public heri- tage. and be accordingly forfeited to the United States treasury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
REpuD1Arz HAYES.
Richmond Negroes Say He Does Not Represent Them.

xSlCumouu 6oBIoeS say ne Ooes Not
 Represent Them.
 Richmond, Va, Jan. 3i.-At a mass meeting of representative colored citi- xens held here. the following resolutions were adopted:
 Whereas. The public press has com municated to us a certain speech purport- ing to have been made by our friend and townsman. James H. Hayes. in the city of Washington. which speech, if true. we regard as being incendiary; and.
 Whereas, The said press published the fact that the said James H. Hayes was counsel for the colored people of Virginia,
 Now. therefore. as citizens of Rich-. mond. we desire to enter our protest ano disapproval of the utterances attribute ' to said Hayes as having been made at q public meeting in the city of Washing ton. We now. therefore, invite the repre- sentative cclored men of this city to meet us in conference Monday afternoon to take such action as may be deemed neces- sary to place us properly before the pub lie as colored men engaged in business in the city of ichmond."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
pRoxn AIr AnCoAps.
New York clsarancs House Balances
 are 904,o0y,OA0.


 are 924,o6y, GAS.
 New York. Jan. St.-roday's balances at the clearing house. >24.16 ess, broke all previous records in volume. the nearest approach being .oos in July Of last year.
 The individual showing on some of the leading banks gave fise to much con lecture. For instance the First National Bank had debit balance of over s12.- oo0,o 900. which was partly offset by the credit balances of the Bank of Commerce and the American Exchange National Bank institutions with which the First National has close affiliations. The Na- tionai City Bank reported denit bal- ance of over xs,oo0o0o, but these figures were not reflected in any of its subsidi- ary banks.
 The unusually large credit balance of the 'sub-treasury at the clearing house. amounting to s2.e6kS56. results directly from the payment Of . note and interest to the government of about $S000.0o0 by the Central Pacific Railway of California.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
For Alder.nan Ward Five.

MT. James k. Maddox Is announced as a candidate for Alderman from Ward 5. He is one of the best known men in the city. He was born and reared here and has never known any other home. As a business man he is safe and prudent and the same straightforward way in which he has conducted his business af- fairs will characterize his actions as a member of the City Council
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
CONFEDERATE REUNION.
Will Be Held in New Orleans May
 10, 20. 21 and %.

New Orleans, Jan. 31.-General Gordon. commanding the United Confederate Veterans. announces that. according to the custom heretofore in force which leaves to the commanding general and the department commanders the fixing of the date of the reunion, the thirteenth annual reunion will be held in the city of New Orleans May 1s. 20. 2i and 22. 1908 Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday and Friday. respectively. those days having
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
BOWEN IS HOPEFUL.
Has Not Yet Received Adverse Ans.
 wer of the Allies.

Washington, Jan. 31.--It Is learrod to- night that Minister Bowen is taking a hopeful view of the situation. The ad- verse reply of the allies to his latest pro- to late hour.
 The fact that forty-eight hours have elapsed since any communication from the allies has reached him gives rise to the belief that the powers are carefully considering his position. Baron Speck won sternberg called on Bowen this af- ternoon and consulted with him for some time. As Minister Bowen did not return the call but has arranged to do so tornor- row afternoon the inference is that no reply will be presented to Minister Bowen before that time
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
"A Horse for. Gordon.

New Orleans, Jan. M.--F. II. Hill of Mckinney, Texas. and B s. Eus of Caddo. I. T., have bought splendid blooded dark bay horsei 10 l-5 hands and years old. without . biemish and fully trained and raited. which is to be pre- sented to General John B. Gordon at the Confederate reunion in this city and rid den by him in the parade of tho ex-Con- federates Veterans In May. The horse Will bs presented n the name of the veterans and win AExtve in this city ten days before the re-un1oS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
coal-laden Ship Ashore.

Orleans. Mass. Jan. 3l.-The four masted schooner Lyman M. Law. coal laden from Norfolk for Portland. struck on the bar off Orleans today, and for a time was in dangerous position be- cause of the northeast gale prevailing. The schooner was noated by the action of the seas which are running high. It was though the vessel would be able to keep off shore.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01

S 4 named by our host aA satisfactory. ! lth pride the corunanding general also
 Announces that 1. 1.ls0.camps have already Joined the association; and he hopes that many mora will hle applications before the reunion. He uGeo veterans every where to ret together and form ther4- selves into camps and send at once to this organization for organisation papers. so that their aid may be secured in car rying out tho benevolent, praiseworthy and patriotic objects of our order"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
Vandevanter to Ra yudge.

Washington, Jan. si.--President Roose- welt today signed the bill recently passed by Congress creating an additional tudgeship for the eighth judicial circulf. Late this afternoon he made a personal tender of the judgeship 10 Judge Wfliis vandevanter Assistant Attorney General for the Interior Department and aha proffer was accented
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01

Previous dispatches recsived from Ban Domingo says that Poweli had demanded the withdrawal of the Dominican decree charging the port dues and that # the government failed to comply w.th. his de- mand it should pay the Clyde line the money due and recognize certain other the Dominican government to his pre- vious demand for the immediate payment of the tz6O.ooo claimsd to bs due the Clyde line.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
The rlaks Lands lrsn.

Caracas. Jan. gl.-News has reached here that German wafship, supposed to be the cruiser Fakle, was seen this morning near the bar at Caracaibo. She was taking advantage of the fine wsath- CT and wss actively engaged in making soundinsa She had landed men in her small boets. s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
Minister Bowen Talks,
Will Fight for venazuala.

Puerto Cabellp, Venezuela. Jan. 3i.-- Two Americans. James Cooper and Groyie Allen. have arrived in a sioop after hay ing forced the blockade. Cooper is a former Confederate Major of Cavalry and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
THE ACRE DISPUTE.
Itaperuna Goes to the Scene Win
 Rapid Fire Guns.


 Rapid Fire Guns. Rio Janeiro. Jan. S1.-General Itapsruna has left the province of Matto Crosse. the scene of the Acre difiiculty between Brazil and Bolivia 7 He Is taking with him artillery, rapid fire guns and am munitfon, and Is accompanied by General Sample. General sampio will command the Brazilian division on the Matto Crosse on the frontier.
 The Acree difficulty between Brazil and Bolivia has been reported to be growing acute. notwithstanding the statement from some quarters that an amicabie un- derstanding would be reached. Dispatches received from La Paz. Bolivia. declared that attachments Of Bolician troops had left the capital for Acree and that the Brazilians in Acree were besieged in the Porvenier and Costa settlements. -fg
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01

Allen is military engineer. They have come to serve for Venezuela against the aliiea in the event of hostiiities. They left for Caracas today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
sAN DOMINGO MUST PAY.
lgihistsr Powsll Dslivers an Ultima
 inn n tho 0uvarnmant.

1ihiSter Powell Delivers an Ultima-
 tum to the 00vernmsnt.
 San pomtngo. Jsn. u.-The Dominican government has informed United States Minister Powell that 1t cannot agree with his request h the matter of the claims of the Clyde Llne Of steamers and that if this company Ifeeis aggreived at the action of <he government 1t should seek rsdress befors . tribunal of the Dcmin- lean Republic end not appeal to the Uni ted States. ars
 To this ,communication. lfr. Powell made . strongly wordsd reply In which he informed the Dominican government that the United states would insist upon redress for its citisens and that the pend- ing eases must be settled by the govern rnent and not through the eourts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
To Prohibit Yolygamy.

10 ExOUu1s @oky8uys
 Wsshington. Jan. u.-A joint rcsolution was introduced h the House today by the chairman of the Judiciary Commit tee proposing an amendment to the con- stitution prohibiting polysamy..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
FEAR MORE TROUBLE.
France Thinks That Hostilities May
 Be Resumed.

DO 6scbunSQs
 Paris. Jan. a1.-The tone of the French press shows that the editorial writers fear there will be a renewal of hostilities by the allies in Venezuelan waters as a re- suit of the present complications. The Temps points out that the worlds chief interest is to secure an end of the whole affair. which is beginning to be viewed as another Maximilian blunder." and says:
 If the naval commanders again feel that they are at liberty to take action owing to the failure of the negotiations. there will be a new incident like that of San Carlos"
 The Jurnai des Debats takes a similar view and remarks: The multiplication of the delays tends to confirm the view that tho allies do not sincerely desire a settlement of the trouble"
 Concerning the French claims against Venezuela, The Temps. Journal des De- bats and other newspapers hold that the allies demands for prefence are not ten- able. The Temps declares 1t is inadmis- sable that Germany. Great Britain and Italy can lex post facto'' secure priority over France and the United States. who have already secured a peaceful settle ment of the venesuelan claims.
 Minister Bowen Talks.
 Washington, Jan. a.-Minister Bowen, when shown the Associated Press dis patch regarding the explanation given in Berlin of the apparent hitch in the vene. zuelan negotiations said: ''AlI settled foreign claims are covered by the 1s per cent arrangement.
 ''The 30 per cent proposition now offered refers exclusively to unsettled claims which not only the blockadlng powers but the peaceful powers are pressing for settlement It is absolutely false that the 1S per cent arrangement Is included in the 90 per cent proposition. The two are distinct.
 There has been so much conference. discussion and misunderstanding in re- gard to this question of per centage that am willing to make this statement"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01

iWAANuR0EUlS. JAl(. sI.- THU NnATHB1 roRUCAsr yOR ALABAMA lg AS FOL- LOWS: RAIN SUNDAY AND MoNDAx; rRrsH soUTHEAsT