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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
LOUISIANA IS UNITED
FOR THE CANAL TREATY

New Orleans. La. December % .-tSpe-
cal 1.-THE action OF the Louisiana legis-
lature In adopting unanimously the reso-
luton instructine the two Louisiana sena-
tors, Foster and Mem ~, to vote Tor the
ratification of the Panama canal treaty
mees with universal favor and has
brought the very few persons who We're
disposed to hesitate over the treaty into
line The legislature is unanimously
democratic and the action may be re-
carded as that of the democratic party
of louisiana The Joint resolution was
sent Governor Heard and approved by
him and under the plan agreed upon by
the legislature ii must be transmitted by
him to the two senators. They are cor
dial1v outspoken in favor Of the ratitica-
ton of the treaty and, it is understood
when informed IN advance that the
legislature would take this action, OK
pressed their approval, and iodc~1 de-
sired that the resolution might be adopt
ed. as it would protect them if the demo
cratic senatorial caucus attempted 10 die
tate TO them how they should vote on the
treaty Instructed as they are by their
constituents the caucus cannot hold the
to vote differently.
The board Of TIA lie and the other COM
rnercial bodies Of New Orleans have ex-
pressed themselves favorably on the sub
feet. The .se means Picayune. which
is the only morning paper heretofore OPP
posed to the ratification Of the treaty,
now says.
ut becomes, therefore, necessary to
ratify the treaty and this fact is recog-
nized by the people of Louisiana as eX
pressed by their general assembly. 1t is
true that the construction Of this canal
would be of eXereme value to this city
and state and to the entire Mississippi val
ley but II would be immoral in the high
est degree to con1one and excuse O wrong
because 1t may result u benefit to MS. 1t
is. therefore for no such reason Of eX-
pediency that il becomes necessary TO
rattfy the treaty. 1t is because the
United States. having assisted to accom-
plish the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF the Colombia
situation created, plunge the country IN
to war and revolution.
1T Is now possible, by maintaining the
situation, to reserye ORDER and to pre-
vent any extensive disturbance 70 the
peace OF the isthmian state, and to secure
The uninterrupted transit OF the world 5
commerce from sea to sea according to
the national guarantee. FOR these weighty
reasons the treaty should be ratified
All opposition to the ratification Of the
treaty has disappeared here. The action
taken by the Louisiana legislature viii,
It IS believed. be followed by the lcsisla
lures OF Mississippi and Texas. which
meet early nsxt month.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
Fruits and Flowers.

In setting out an orchard keep together
al trees Of the same variety
Good garden soil Is good for pot plants.
but can be improved by The addition Of
leaf mold
Weak roscbushcs may often be made to
grow by giving them an occasional water
ing with liquid manure.
One advantage With small fruits is that
they can be made to furnish supply
long before trees come into bearing
IN planting = border don't plant every
thing IN rOws. A row OF hOllyhockS, for
instance isn't half as attractive as irrg-
ularly placed groups that break the OUT
line
With pot plants in general way too
little water is better than too much.
The dropping leaves indicating drought
are more easily remedied than yellow
leaves. the result Of being kept too wet
In preparing pots for plants the pieces
Of broken pots o. crockery in the bottom
should never he omitted. as without prop
CT drainage the soil becomes sour, the
plants languish and the leaves become
yellOWish.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
STEAMER GOES TO THE BOTTOM
Was Loaded With Nitrate of Soda,
Bound for New York.

San Juan, Porto REQ, December a.
The British steamer Lady Jocy, Captain
Smith. bound from Chilean ports to Sa-
vannah. Ga, Wilmington, n. c., and
New York. with a full cargo Of nitrate
OF soda. took fire and sank IS miles south
OF Porto Rico last Wednesday. The cargo
Of the Lady Joicy exploded and the ve5.
sci went down within two and haif
hours.
Captain Smith. with his crew and one
passenger arrived at Ponce in two small
boats completely exhausted and almost
naked, having made their way tnfough
terrible seas. There were no fatalities
and the only serious injury was suffered
by one sailor who had his leg broken
and is now IN the hospital
to the immediate wants of the shipwreck-
cd mariners, who are expected to ar
rive here tomorrow.
The Lady Joey was a vessel OF 2'o4o
tons register and was built in 1898 IN
Sunderland.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
"Come Here, in japanese.

A writer on chldren's games in japan
81 ": Blind mans buff s played IN
Japan is quite the same as the game
played by the western children, but if
you play it with japanese ! may warn
YOU not to say Come here" in English
to any one you may he trying to catch.
1t viii be all right to say in japanese
-Chotto Oide' (come here q momenD, or
Ode nasal (condesceud 30 come here).
TIE person spoken to will not 'oide,' of
course If he or she can help himself or
herself. but if you call out in English,
Come herer as | know a foreigner did
once, you may interrupt the game.
Come here Gin Japanese character writ
ten ka-miD means foreign dog Inu is
the word for native dog, but the first
foreigners in Yokohama, Americans and
English folk, always said. Come herel'
to their dogs and the expression has
become a Japanese word
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
Why italy DELAYED Recognition.

Rome, December 26-Ttaly has delay
cd her recognition OF the republic of
Panama it Is stated here. because OF an
agreement with Great Britain, by when
Great Britain and Italy pledged them
selves 10 announce their recognition OF
the new republic simultaneously. Great
Britain also endeavored to have Germany
enter iuto the agreement, and thereby
continue the same common action as WAS
inaugurated by the three powers at the
time Of the recent troubles in Venezuela.
but Germany recognized Panama before
an agreement with Great Britain could
be concluded. Had it not been for TINS
compact With Great Britain. italy would
have opened diplomatic relations With
Panama Immediately as Signor Tittoni.
the Italian foreign minister declared that
he considered the new republic guaran-
tee for the quick building. of the Panama
canal, from which the whole world would
benefit
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28

Philadelphia, December 27.-The SAP
bath stiffness at the League island navy
yard was broken today by the hurried
fitting out of the cruiser Dixie for her trip
to Colon and tonight the trim vessel IS
ready 10 sail tomorrow morning The &C
tivity at the yard resembied much the
busy scenes there prior to the Spanish
American war. Brigader General Elliott,
commanding the marine corps. and who is
going TO the isthmus on the Dixie, ar
rived in the afternoon. Three companies
Of marines, one from Boston and the
others from Washington. also arrived.
Altogether the Dixie viii take south SOC
marines. who VIII b. under the command
Of Lieutenant Colonel waller. Tho work
Of loading the cruiser continued until
midnight Saturday and was completed
this afternoon The quantity and char
acter Of her cargo Indicate that the gov
eminent expects q long campaign At Fan
anna Her holds and decks are crowded
tn the limit with stores ~ sides the reg
ular stores and other OUTFIT for the ~la-
rines on board OF her and those now at
the isthmus, the Dixie will take with ner
Eve WAGON loads of small ammunition.
a quantity OF lumber. camp supplies and
a number of wagons.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28

Japan's counter-proposals will possibly
entail somewhat prolonged consideration
Meanwhile a London Times dlspa.1end
from Toxic say the best lllornls ~
circles in Japan do not share the per
smisrn which appears to prevail in Lo n.
don. imaslnucll as the resources -.
plomacy are by no means exhaus'eu,
has created a more hopeful reeilns: =
pecially az the Times yesterday. ootn -.
| its dispatches and editorially took war
| like view of the situation.
st. Petersburg Is Hopeful.
81 Petersburg. December 24--ino
hopefulness IN official circles OF pam"
settlement of the Russo-Japanese dispute
was reelected today on the bourse, "hlcn
largely recovered from the nervousness"
which had prevailed for several Gays.
The Russian newspapers are dlsplayiIns
the liveliest irritation at the, BRUSH is.n
press. whose anti Russian attitude IN tne
present Russo-Japanese dispute has s
aroused even greater public AMIN osity
against Great Britain than exists against
.DaDan.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
Atlanta Landed No Armed Force.

Washington. December 26.-The follow
* cablegram reached the navy depart
nent today from Rear Admiral C0ghlan
Colon:
Atlanta did not land armed force on
colombia territory at any time for any
purpose. Two officers landed usual
with swords at the invitation of Colon
bian generals
Admiral Coghlan also cabled the de-
partment that he would proceed to Car
tagena with his flagship, the Olympia at
daybreak December 20, for the purpose
If bringing Minister Beaupre to Colon,
on his way to the United States from
Bogota on leave
Consul General Gudeer at Panama has
notified this government that the re-
public of Panama has reduced its postal
rates so per cent, The foreign rate for
each fifty granmes or less is equivalent
to 4 cents in United States money AMI
the domestic rate is the equivalent to 2
cents United states money.
Acting Secretary Of State LOOMS has
been notified by the italian embassy that
the government Of italy has recognized
the new republic OF Panama.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
let n Re n Sea-Leyel Canal.

Ed. Constitution: The action OF the
Louisiana legislature. IN instructing her
senator's, nv a unanimous vote, to vote
for the Panama canal treaty. seems TO
end everything but the shouting. South
err democratic senators who have mad
their ears to the ground now know
the south treats the absurd plea OF
national dishonor, advanced either by
sentimentalists or senators who imagine
they can befog the question. We would
be ten times more dishOnored If we took
the hack track and allowed the treaty or
l946 TO be nulliiied and Colombia TO
subiugate a brave, progressive people
who for half a century have been endeaV-
oring to free themselves from her oppres-
sion and who have for years endured the
ernbezzement OF their resources. II one
could put In figures the amount tolom-
bia has extorted from both the Liberals
OF Panama who have waged uhceasins
opposition and frequent war against her'
and the few conservatives who In the
past, but not now, sustained her and
compare it with the means OF the Pana-
maians he would find 1t only paralleled
by the exactions Of the infamous Duke
OF Alva In the Netherlands.
The action of Louisiana assures the
ratification OF the treaty
Such being the case. and the canal pelhS
assured, the question IS what next! Ihe
answer is the United States is the most
opulent nation in the world, her re-
sources are illimltable and when she I'M
dertakes to build the canal to connect
ocean with ocean and enable her PACING
states to grasp hands with their sisters
on the gulf and Atlantic she should
once and for all build a work that VIII
endure for all time. to wit, a sea level
and not a lock canal. While ! was serv-
Ing as consul general OF the united
States in Ecuador 1t was my pleasure
and privilege to number among my
friends a distinguished French engineer,
Mons Coiret. graduate of the Ecole
Polytechnique, an engineer In the trench
army and chief assistant to General New
ton in the excavation at Hell Gate n \.
He frequently said to me, Consul, your
country surely does not seriously con-
slider the Nicaraguan canal it Is bettse
(absurdityl. She should buy out the
French canal stockholders and build
sea level canal as De Lesseps would nave
done but for the expense. Even If it
cost fifty or a hundred millions mora.
what is that to a country like yours.
She will have to do it III the end, why
not in the beginning, which would be
far cheaper" My reply was: Amen,
my friend, you voice my sentiments.
Mons, Coiret was FOR nNmper Of years
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28

an the isthmus, and with the brother OF
the British consul, Mr.. Mallet had
large contract with the t'rench Canal
csomnanv The collapse Of Or. De Les
seps ruined him.
LET va therefore, by all means. build
n sea level canal which will endure for
'''''0 PERRY M DE LEON.
Atlanta. Ga, December %, Iso3.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28

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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
Willing no Be SEED.

QTrom The New York Times.)
II once threatened to sue an Old fellow
in Vermont for $40 that he owed client
of mine" SAID a New York lawyer. but
the threat did not seem to impress him
much.
What good will it do you TO sue me?
he asked
1T will get the money 1 answered.
Here tha fellow came UP close to me
and said. say, if that's so. sue me for
SEQ, won't YOU. and give me the other
SIO'
Il gave up hope Of collecting the
claim
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
Dixie To Sail with Marines.

Philadelphia, December 26- -F,naI
preparation have been made for the sail
ing of the auxiliary cruiser Dixie. and
on Monday she will leave the League
island navy yard with six hundred ma
rines for Colon. Today one hundred men
came from Annapolis IN charge OF Cap
tain William Hopkins and Lieutenant
Frederick D. KiIgore and one hundred
additional marines arrived from Boston,
il, command of Captain George W. Reid
and Lieutenant David Wills. Tomorrow
1872 men from New York and 90 from
Washington VII complete the battalion.
which will proceed to Panama Tn" force
VIII be commanded by Brigadier General
G. r. Elliott who will arrive from WASH
ngton tomorrow.
The Dixie has been equipped 10 main
'1in thousand men for period OF I'VE
iNnnfls
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
Truxton Going to Colon.

Washington. December 26.-The Trux-
ton, flagship of the second torpedo 40
tilla, together with another destroyer not
vet selected, win be sent from Key West
10 Colon in command Of Lieutenant
etroyers will be used by Rear Admiral
Coghland, commanding the Caribbean
squadron. as dispatch boats
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28

Herran. the Colombian charge, today
twice called at the residence of Mr..
Hay, but was unable to see him on ac-
count Of his continued illness
The hope is entertained. both by Cen
eral Reyes and DR.. Herran. that. in the
event of a refusal by Mr. Hay to admit
their contentious. the United States may
agree, as a last resort to a submission
of the propositions to The Hague court
Of arbitration. 1t was pointed out that
with the treaty Of is4e between the
United States and Colombia. one OF the
provisions of which gives the contract
ing party feeling aggrieved at the ac-
ton OF the other the right to protest,
with the further stipulation that re-
ply shall De forthcoming 1t is said thar
Mr.. Hay has not Indicated When he VIII
make answer to the Colombian note.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
TOM PLATT ISSUES ORDERS
For New York Republicans To Meet
in ADTil

New York, December Ex-senator Plat
announced today that the republican state
convention to eject delegates at large TO
the national convention would be held in
April
Senator Plat vas asked whether the
convention would adopt resolutions in
structng the New York delegation to
vote for the nomination of President
Roosevelt in the national convention. lie
replied:
Il suppose the resolution will declare
for President Roosevelt. We are ali for
HIM
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
Jeps Squeeze Russian Rear.


Berlin. December 24-An intimation has
reached the japanese legation here that
Russia will concede Japan's requests
Inquiries made by the Associated Press
as to the particulars Of this intimation.
whether it came from Toxic or St. Pc
, tersburg. brought out nothing more thnn
tnat a peaceful solution is now III ally
probable
The British government. II is understood
from another source. has represented TO
the car that Great Britain deems ia
pans demands just, and earnestly ex-
poets that Russia viii grant them. This
representation is supported by the utter
ances of the British ambassadors here
and in Paris and Vienna, who have IN
formed the respective governments TO
which they are accredited that Japan, In
the opinion OF the British government,
will fight if Russia holds to the position
taken in her recent note.
Tn, Russian ambassador here has for
several days been inquiring freely what
the opinions of the diplomatic corps are.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
TO CURF A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money If it fails
TO cure Z. w Groves signature is On
each box Csc.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
jap Marshals in Conference.

London. December PA dispatch to
Reuters Telegram Company from Toxic
says Premier Katsura and War Minister
Terauchi visited the Marquis Ito pres
ident OF the privy council. and the Mar
quis Yamagata, chief of the council of
field marshals at their villas today two
hours distant by rail from Toxic The
meetings are believed to have been con-
nected with important developments IN
the Russian-Japanese situation. The min
listers returned to Toxic this evening
The Japanese prsss is urging the I'M
mediate dispatch of troops to Korea
where 1t is asserted. japanese interests
are menaced by Russian military pres
sure in the north and Russian intrgues
al Seoul.
The impression is growing in the best
informed circles that the adoption of
such q policy is now inevitahln
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
Colombian FORCES Disban ding.

Washington. December rs Consul Cen
eral Gudser at Panama has transmitted
To the state department a report from
the American consul at Cali. department
Of CaIca, stating that the Colombian vol
untear forces in that section arr dis
banding and there are no Indications Of
an attack on Panama. From Carthageua
ZONES inforna ton OF a similar character
The state department mas ben Off
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
4 GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

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ii PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure you III
S TO 4 days. soc.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28

i1Iv advised of the recognition by Great
l1tain Of The republic Of Panama.
Secretary Moody today received tho fol-
owing brief cabls gram from Rear Ad-
9fral Glass. dated Panama Perfect quiet
No nc1Vs'
The cruiser Olympia, Admiral Cogh-
ans flagship. has been selected 10 bring
Miristyr Bcauprt from Carthagcna to Co
ga. whore the minister VIII take a pas
seig ger steamer for NV York The OWN
pia viii reach Carthaecua Sunday next
All mis- request the Colombian govern
mont furnished Mr Beaupre an armed
eecorl lr9m Bogola 10 Carlagena
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
Look for Further Negotiations.

London. December o4.-Diplomatic cir
cles in London look for several days OF
dull Russo-Japanese negotiations.
The japanese legation points ont tha,
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-28
United States wax Ships to Kore


Washington, December 26.-Rear Adi
niral Stirling. temporarily in command
of the Asiatic station, cables the navy
department announcing the departure o.
the gunboat Nicksburg today from
Shanghai Chemulpo, Korea. where shs
had been ordered at the instance Of Mr.
Allen, the American minister at SaouI
The local riots at Chemulpo recently en-
dangered American life and property and
the dispatch of warship was thought
AS the marine guard of the Vicksburr
Admiral Stirling has been Instructed to
S.nd company of marines from the
rnl1ppines to Chemalpo on board the
transport Zafro The marines will go
aboard the Nickshurg at Chemulpo. and
II IS stated that they will not be landed
unless American interests are further
threa tened,