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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
co1oMB1A's POSITION.
VIII Vigorously Combat the Inde-
 pendence of Panama.

Bogota, Dec. I. via Colon. Dec. "A prominent and we'll informed politician who is close to the government, when questioned today by the Associated Press correspondent declined to give any ex- pression of opinion concerning the raai- fication of the canal treaty by the gov- ernment of the Republic of Panama. The following expression of the attitude of the Colomian Government, however, is authorized. the strict censorship prevent ing a fuller report.
 '"rhe statement issued by your Secreta- ry of State. Hay. in explanation of the violent happenings on the Isthmus of Panama has produced most unfortunate and disastrous impression in political and diplomatic circles here by reason of its contradictions and its lack of sincerity and logical arguments.
 '"rhe Bogota press has answered Sec retary Hays statement in the most con vincing manner. The central government Is acting and will continue to act with dignity and honor, but it has been decided to combat the independence of the isthmus most determinedly and without cessation. Americans here continue to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Telephone Merger Preached.

Chicago, Dec. 9.-A movement to merge all the independent telephone companies affiliated with the independent telephone association was started today at the an- nual meeting of that organization. The plan is to organize the different com panies into one corporation. but to oper- ate each company in its separate ter ritory on the same basis as at present.. Such an organization would involve mil lions of dollars worth of property in all parts of Illinois India, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan and Wisconsin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
NOW SUES FOR DAMAGES.
c. E. Hayden Brings Action Against
 J, T, SledSe.

St. Louis. Dec. 9.-Suit was filed in the Criminal Court to-day by C.. E. Hayden, a commission man, formerly a stockhold- CT in the Southern Stock and Grain Com pany, now defunct, against J. T. Sledge of Memphis, Tenn, formerly president of the defunct commission company. for $10.OO0 damages.
 The suit. it is stated, results from the nolle pressing yesterday of a suit filed in the Criminal Court by Sledge in which he charged that Charles E. Hay den. P. A. McDermott and I. T. Owens, stockholders in the Southern Stock and Grain Company, had embedded a large amount or money from the company.
 Hayden, McDermott and Owen were indicted by the Grand Jury on a charge or embezzlement and gave bond for their appearance. November Is, the case was called for trial. and continued until yes- terday' when. on motion of Circuit At torney Folk, a nolle prosse was entered and the defendant discharged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
DEMOCRATIC
 COMMITTEE Jones Issues the Formal
 Call. { WASHINGTON, JANUARY l2 BriStow'S Report EmaScula-, ted Before Transmission. " President Peters of the Texas Cotton Growers Says Farmers Should
 Get l5 Cents for the
 Staple.
WASHINGTON, JANUARY l2
Advertiser Bureau,
 D,,lllfsz ~

Washington, Dec. g. James K. Jones' chairman of the Demo- cratic National Committee, today issueo a cali for the committee to meet at the Ehoreham Hotel in this city, Tuesday, 1, January ,l2, for the purpose or oec.oins upon the time and place of holding the Democratic National Convention.
 The following are the ofacers oi tne committee. James K. Jones, Arkansas: Chairman; William J. Stone or MiSsouIi Chairman; M. F. Dunlap Of illinois Treasurer; c. A. Walsh of Iowa. secre- tary: Edwin Sefton, Assistant secre ,ary' Kellogg Building, Washington, D. c.
 The following is the official roll or the Democratic National Committee or lSVV. elected by the National Convention at Kansas City, July 4. 1900:
 Alabama-Henry D. Clayton. Eufaula- Arkansas-James P. Clark. Little Rock California--J. H. Budd. San Francisco. Colorado Adair Wilson, Denver. Connecticut-Hoemr S. Cummings, Stat- ford. Delaware-R. R. Kennedy, Dover. Florida-George P. Raney, Tallahassee Georgia-Clark Howell. Atlanta. Idaho-E. M. Wolfe, Mountain Home. Illinois-Thomas Gahan, Chicago.
 Indiana-Thomas Taggart, Indianapolis. Iowa-C. A. Walsh, Ottumwa. Kansas--J. G. Johnson. Peabody.
 Kentucky-wrey woodson. owensboro. Louisiana--N. c. Blanchard. Shreveport Maine Gordon, Bath. Maryland-Arthur P. German. Laurel. Massachusetts-George Fred Williams, Boston.
 Michigan-Daniel J. Campau, Detroit. Minnesota-T. D. O'Brien, St. Paul. Mississippi--A. J. McLaurin, Meridian. 4 Nissouri-WiIliam J. Stone. St. Louis. ' Montana-,John s. M. Nell, Helene.
 Nebraska--James c. Teahlman, Omaha. Nevada-T. R. Roan, Virginia City.
 New Hampshire-True L.. Norris, Ports mouth. .....4 New Jersey--w. B. Gouriey, Paterson, New York--NOrman E. Mack, Buffalo. North caroiina-Josephus Daniels, Ral- high.
 North Dakota--J. B. Eaton, Fargo.
 Ohio-John R. Mclean, Cincinnati. Oregon-M. A. Miller, Lebanon.
 Pennsylvania--J. M. Gufrey, Pittsburg. Rhode Island-George w. Green, Woon" pocket.
 South Carolina-B. R. Tillman. Trenton. South Dakota-Ma.is is Taylor, Huron.
 Tennessee-James M Head, Nashville. Texas-R M. Johnston, Houston.
 Utah-David c. Dunbar, Salt Lake.
 Vermont-John H. Sinter, Montpelier,
 Virginia-J. Taylor Eliyson, Richmond. washington-w. H. Dunphy, Walla- Walla.
 West virglnia-John I. McGraw, Graf on. Wiscnosin-T. E. Ryan, Waukesha-
 wyoming-John E. Osborne, Rawlins. Alaska-Louis l. Williams. Juneau.
 Arizona-J. A. Breathitt, Tuscon.
 OklahomA--J. R. Jacobs. Shawnee.
 Indian Tefritory-Homer B. Spaulding. ralequah.
 New Mexico-H. P. Ferguson. Albu- uerQue.
 District of Columbia-Vacant
 Hawaii-Vacant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Roantean Rav sooiatr

Philadelphia, Dec. 9.-The annual meet ing of the American Roentgen Ray socie- ty began today in Houston Hall at the University of Pennsylvania. More than 200 members were in attendance, including prominent medical men from all sections of thet country. The general topic for discussion Is ''What are the possibilities of the X-ray in the field of medical science; it's development and its dangers. |" All of the papers read and to be pre- scented are of technical nature. Among the speakers today were Dr. W. A. Price of Cleveland and pr. William Krauss of Memphis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
The Dowie BankruUtcv Matter.

Chicago, Dec. 9.-settlement of the Dowie receiveFship may not pass as quickly as the order signed by Judge Kohlsaat Tuesday indicated. Attorneys for one of the creditors served notice to- day on representatives of all the interest ed parties that motion would be pre- scented before Judge Johlsaat tomorrow to strike out that part of the order provid- ing by Dowie of all expenses of the re- ceivers. The point will be made that Dowie has no right to agree to pay these costs until he Is proved solvent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
New York's southern socistu.

New York. Dec. s.-The fourteenth an nual dinner of the Southern Society was held tonight at the waldorf-Astoria. The speakers of the evening were Robert l.. Harrison, President of the Society: Dr Woodrow Wilson. President of Princeton University: Dr. Hamilton W. Mabie and Thomas Nelson Page, who spoke in place of former United States Senator Charles A. Towne who was unable to be present Among the guests were Barr Ferrer, Sec retary of the Pennsylvania Society, and John Marshall, founder of the New York Society.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
WILL FIGHT
 FOR PANAMA United States Intentions
 are Declared. COLOMBIAN ARMY MOVES French Steamer Reports Landing Of Troops. Administration Makes Known It's Determination to Prevent by
 Force Any Attack on the
 New Republic.
COLOMBIAN ARMY MOVES

La Guaira. Venezuela. Dec. s.-The French steamer Versailles. which has ar rived here from Cavaniila. reports that Colombian steamers have landed HOO men from Carthagena. near the mouth of the Atrota River Con the Gulf of Dartenl to open a way over the Darien mountains iIi- to Panama.
 Other troops from the department of Cauca, Colombia. are said to be converg- ing on Panama and from all parts of Colombia troops are reported to be march, ing or awaiting the result of General Reyes's mission to Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
uaanini Haan,t Haard rt.

Washington. Dec. A.TCount Cassini. the Russian Ambassador. has heard noth- ing from St. Petersburg regarding the report that a Russian fleet had arrived or Yongampho. MT. Takahira, the Ja- panese Minister, is also without informa- tion on the subject. Minister Allen made no report on this occurrence to the State Department.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Flanaeau Talks Parker.

Former Congressman Dewitt C. Elan kan, for whom ex-PreSident Cleveland |ade a speech in the last campaign, and Sho has been in Washington this week Itending the opening of the regular ses- bn as a spectator, said to The Adver- ter correspondent to-day:
 Everything seems to point to New 'rseys sending to the national con- ntion a delegation for Judge Alton B. slrKer of New York. New York and ,nnecticut. too,/in my opinion. will sup ! Tt him. Judge Parker will make an eaI candidate. Reserved, dignihed. yet liable. full of intellectual force and with
 faculty of apt expression. a true kmocrat, and in almost everything the
 tithesis of MT. Roosevelt, the more the
 untry comes to know Of him. the more
 will be liked and esteemed. He Is a
 an of superb physique. being over six
 et and weighing in proportion. He Is
 t 52 years of age. looking ten years
 unger, and has a handsome face and
 ss full of genial kindliness."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
KIsHINEFF RECALLED.
Trial of Some of the Alleged Mur-
 derers

Trial of Some of the Alleged Mur-
 derers.
 St. Petersburg. Dec. e.-The first trial of persons alleged to be involved in the mas sacre of Jews at .Kishineff, 1t is expect ed. will be concluded this week.
 The court already has taken the evi- dence of 666 witnesses. One of the lead ing counsel, M. Shmakof handed his brief to a colleague because he was compelled to go to Moscow on ofhcial business This gave rise to a report that the counsel for the defense had thrown up their briefs and that the prosecuting counsel were ex- pected to do likewise because If the alleg- ed refusal of the court to interrupt the trial and undertake a fresh preliminary investigation in order to discover the real culprfts.
 Reports from Kishinaff say that the campaign is a very thorough one. The other trials in connection with the mas sacre have been postponed until Janua-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Rebellioub- students ApoIoeize.

Madison. Ind. Dec. 9.--Afembers of the Hanover College sophomore class today sent an apology to President Fisher and the faculty for holding their party con trary to rules in the college buildings. The order suspending the class was there upon revoked. They will resume their studies tomorrow. The freshmen were reinstated internationally this evening. The other classes have not effected a re- instatement of suspended members, but expect a settlement tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Croatian PrisOners Surrendered.

Washington, Dec. 9.-A cablegram from Ambassador Choate at London to the State Department. says that the two Cro- atIan prisoners who were surrendered un- der extradition warrants for the murder of Paymaster Ferguson in Westen Penn sylvania have been delivered to the Chief of Police at Pittsburg. and that the party sailed for the United States today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
stoIe e6. .OOO in Uiamouds.

St. Louis. Dec. 9.-An unknown man hurled a stone through the window of the E. H. Kiestamp Jewelry Company to- night. seized a tray of diamond rings. valued at $6.O00. and escaped. Two clerks gave chase and fired two shots. but the man ran into an entryway and escaped. Later the police arrested Samuel B. Ken drick. a laborer and Thomas Treastor. hts brother-in-law. on suspicion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Expecta Bristow's Report.

Washington. Dec. 9.-In response to the resolution calling for the papers in the postofice investigation agreed to by the House at the instance of MT. Overstreet yesterday, the committee expects to re- ceive this week the full Bristow report, comprising 10000 words. This report will be perused by the committee before offi- cials of the department are called before the committee on the postoffice appropri- alton bill It Is expected these hearings will begin after the holiday receSs.
 Representative Wagner introduced a resolution to-day calling for the same in- formation for the committee on expendi- lures in the postofice of which ne Is chairman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
OIL GOES sKxwARD.
Pennsylvania Now the Highest Since
 180o,

Pittsburg, Dec. s.-The Standard and Producers and Refiners Ol Companies to- day advanced the quotation of Penn syivania oil three cents. bringing the price up to $i.90 the highest since May. 1ssS. Tiona, Corning and Newcastle were also advanced three cents while the lower grades were put up one cent. The gradual decrease in production necessitat- ing the drawing upon stocks Is said to be responsible for the advance.
 Operators have confidently expected the advance and predict Q oil in the near future.
 The Standard oil Company today makes the following quotations: Pennsyivania' s1 30; Tiona, S2.0s; Corning, M.sp' New castie sf. n: North Lima, sf.3s; South I,ima- si Ia: Indiana, $l.Ss: White House. u .35; Somerset, s1.ss; Ragiand. 6 cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
naath at Mobila.

Mobile, Dec. s.-(special. .)-George E. Layton, aged A. years and a native of Mobile, died to day at his home on Lyons Street. He was a bookbinder. He leaves a wife and relatives.
 The remains of Thomas J. Mallon, a native of this city, were inferred in the Catholic cemetery today. The pallbearers were friends whom deceased had selected some time before his demise.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Tha Atlanta on patroI.

Colon. Dec. 9.-The United States cruis- CT Atlanta is still patroling the eastern end of the San Bias coast and keeping an outlook for any attempt on the part of the Colombian Government to land troops on the Isthmus, which the Atlanta would at once prevent. The United States gun boat Bancroft left today to patrol the western end of the San Bias coast in CO., operation with the Atlanta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10

A majority of the members of the com mittee is in favor of reporting . gen eral rivers and harbors bill at this ses- sion, and in this movement they are supported by the bulk of House Republi- cans and Democrats alike. The main op- posing factor is Speaker Cannon. who is believed to be acting under presidential pressure and advice. in view of the pros poets of deficit at the end of the next fiscal year.
 The President in hie message sounded note of warning to his followers. and this suggestion may go far toward in- fiuencing the friends of the administra- ton to defer for the present general riv- CT and harbor legislation.
 Trimming Bristow Report. 2 The real Bristow investigation report will hardly be recognizable when 1t goes to Congress. Trusted Department clerks were busy today cutting and trimming the voiuminous affair into the least em- barrassing shape for transmission to the Postofice Committee. It vii be a little more elaborate than the synopsis already given to the press, but will lack the ma terial that the Democrats are seeking.
 There was consolidation early this morning among the postal officials to de- termine what should be sent to Congress. The language of the Overstreet resolution calling for All the papers connected with the recent investigation" was carefully studied in order to see if 1t was manda- tory. It was found that the resolution had been drafted with a neat reg7rd of the desire of the Department to keep cer- tain parts of record under cover for 1t was merely request" and not de- mand that the papers be submitted.
 MT. Paynel conferred at length with Fourth Assistant Bristow and the officers of the Department regarding what should be cut out. Telephonic messages were ex- changed with the White House in regard to the matter. Payne finally madx up his mind that the report could not bA made up in time to get it to Congress today. He notified Chairman Overstreet of the House Committee that he would have the papers in shape to send to Congress some time this week.
 It is now apparent that the public will not be able to get the facts connected with the excessive postoffice rentals ex- acted from George W. Beavers by infiu. ential men and from members of Con- gress. The excuse is that to reveal this information at the present time would be to defeat the ends of justice in that the governments case Is covered in the sup pressed parts of the report. That Is the word that goes, with the Republicans at both ends of the Capitol.
 R. H. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
NONE or HIS BUSINESS.
Mr. Butlsr's Agent Talked Back to Nr. GaIbreath.

Ir. GaIbreath.
 E Newark. N. J., Dec. A--Fredericir W. GalhfaAth. IT,. former secretary and treasurer and one of the directors of the Universal Tobacco Company who, lt b alleged wab busted by President William M. Butler. took the stand again to-day in the receivership hearing before Vice Chancellor Reed. He said that when as secretary and treasurer he had question ed certain vouchers for travelling ex- penses of agents who he knew had not been travelling. he was told by them 1t was none of his business. MT. Butler sup. porting the agents in their posItion.
 The witness was then asked if he knew anything about the United Machine Com, pany. $3S,Oo0 of whose stock figures as an asset of the Universal Tobacco Com pany. He answered that W. H. Butler was president. and George Butler vice president of the United Company. He did not know whether the stock had any stat us or not.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10

said "Our relations with that island ought to remain as they are so far as our economic policy is concerned, or she ought to be admitted as State.''
 Mir. Morgan stopped speaking at 4:0s and the Senate went into executive ses- sion and ten minutes later adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Hitcbcock Sends Report.

Washington, Dec. 9.-secretary Hitch cock transmitted to the House to-day a report of the reclamation service, showing the work done and in progress towards retaining arid lands during the season of 1903. The Secretary says that so far as can be foreseen the present law is suf- ficient to accomplish its purpose.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
R.nssans Building Forts.

London, Dec. 1O.-The Daily Malls Tokio correspondent says 1t is reported by the Chinese representative in Tribet that the Russians are building TWO forts and are prepa ing to resist the British ex- petition. The locality in which these forts are being built is not definitely known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
MAy ba Oalaved.

St. Petersburg. Dec. 9.-The correspond- ence between Baron dc Rosen, Russian concerning the notifications of the Jas panese demands. was dispatched from the Far East yesterday. The Japanese negO- tiations may be delayed several days
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Winslow Succeeds Cowles.

Washington, Ded. s.-Commander Came ron McR, Winslow was designated today as naval aide to the President to succeed Captain W. s. Cowles who has been aS- signed to command the new battleship Missouri
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Edee Back in Patterson.

Paterson, N. J., Dec. 9-James M. Edge, the defaulting note teller of the First Ma tional Bank of this city, who was arrest ed at Memphis, was placed in the county jail tonight. He will be arraigned Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
pivsr and Harbor prospeets.

The Committee on Rivers and Harbors Bl hold it's first meeting this week. The |Iect of the meeting will be for the pur- 'se of completing its organization and
 pointing the several sub committees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Rear Admiral aherardi Dying.

Stratford, Conn. Dec. 9.--Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi. U. s. N., retired, Is dying here of diabetes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
wava and Means Committee,

Washington. Dec 9.-The House Ways and Means Committee to-day appointed the following sub-committees:
 On customa, customs districts and cus- toms officials: Messrs. Payne, Dalzell. Grosvenor. Tawney, Mccall, Williams and Robertson.
 On administration of customs laws: Messrs. Grosvenor, Payne. Babcock. Wat son, Curtis, Swanson and Cooper.
 On internal revenue: Messrs. Dalzeil. Tawney. Metcalf, Hill, Boutell, Cooper and Clark.
 On the public debt. the preservation of the public credit and redemption of gov ernment notes: Messrs. Tawney, Payne. Babcock, Williams and Robertson.
 On reciprocity and commercial treaties: Messrs Mccall. Grosvenor. Metcalf. Hill and Watson.
 On revenue from other sources than cus- toms and excises and on miscellaneous subjects: Messrs. Babcock. Mccall. Hill, Boutell. Curtis and Clark.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
TO KEEP PORT CLEAR.

Russian Fleet Said to be at
 Chemulpo.
 Tolxio, Dec. e.-A strong Russian squad ron, consisting of eight warships. inciud- ing two battleships. has arrived at Che- muipo, Corea. the port of Seoul. the capi- tai. to support Russia's opposition to tho proposed opening of YOngampho to the commerce of the world.
 The Russians threaten to land 5000 men and march on Seoul should Corea disre- gard their warning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
ASKS FOR THE LIGHT
SWEEPING PANAMA RESoLU
 TIoN BY HoAH.
Calls on the President for InfornA' tion Regarding the Birth of
 the Infant Republic on
 the Isthmus.

Washington, Dec. o.-eeuatof TLoar to- day introduced the following resolution:
 Resolved. That the President be re- ouested. if not in his judgment incom- patibIe with the public interest to com municate to the Senate such facts as may be in his possession. or in that of any of the legislative departments. as will show at the time of the ratification of the treaty with the republic of Panama, lately com municated to the Senate that the prov lnce of Panama had successfully eEtab- lished it's independence. had lawfully adopted a constitution and had given au- thority to the persons with whom eaid treaty purports to have been made Co ne- gotiate and ratify the same.
 1Also, the population of naid republic of Panama ct that time. its capacity of self-government and the race and charac- ter of the persons composing 1t.
 "AIso whether the official negotiating for ratifying the treaty on the part of Panama had any personal or private in- terest relating to the construction of a canal across the Isthmus of Panama
 Also, whether the constitution of the republic of Colombia admitted of the se- cession of Panama therefrom, and wheth- CT Colombia was prevented by the action of the United States or by an officer or forca under the jurisdiction of the same IEOul AIlculpllNk IO dcSSEb ANS BAShOAASJ SA to prevent such secession, and what in structlons, if any had been given by the government of the United States to such officers, whether the civil military or na- val. or whether. if any action had been taken by such officers without special au- thority, what action was so taken and whether such action had been approved or disapproved by the government of the United States
 Also, at what time the information of any revolution or resistance to the gov- ernment of Colombia in Panama was re- ceived by the government of the United States or any department thereof, and whether any information was received of any unexpected or intended revolution be- fore 1t occurred. and the date of such inc formation
 By general agreement the resolution went over until tomorrow without discus sion.