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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20
TWO SESSIONS TO
The CUBAN TREATY
Discussed by Senate in Exc
cutive Session.
A SENSATIONAL CHARGE
SIsyden OF Texas Declares it Makes an Ameri-
can Blush 10 Hear Inc Stories Told
OF Some Ct Our Officials
fb.oad.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Jan. 19.-The Senate de-
day to the Cuban reciprocity treaty. At
the first session the treaty was read
at length and at the second session
Senator Cullom, who as chairman of the
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
has charge of the treaty, made a state
ment of its uprport and effect. Senator
Bacon, also member of the Foreign
Relations Committee, gave notice that
he would have some amendments to the
treaty to offer. and asked the privilege
OF making them public, following the
example of the Senate in making the
denied afttv considerable discussion,
or the ground that it would be impolitic
and unwise.
Senator Culloms statement was eX-
haustive. He produced the mass of fig
ures to show the extent of the commerce
between the United States and Cuba,
and gave reasons for a belief he ex-
pressed that the ratification OF the
treaty would cause rapid increase in
the trade between the two countries.
merce of 1901 the ratification of the
treaty would cause a reduction of about
$5,0O0.00O on the duty paid on Cuban
imports and a corresponding reduction
Of about half that amount on American
articles shipped to Cuba. He contend
ed that the United States would secure
an advantage in continuing as the
treaty does, the present free list, as
oh
100000 worth of American goods ad-
mitted into Cuba free of duty, while
only about $4,000, 900 worth of Cuban
goods come into the United States free.
1t was important, he said, that the
free list be continued as at present. if
there should be any change in the Gu
ban tariff the United States might be
deprived of this advantage.
When Senator Cullom concluded Sena-
tor Bacon offered one of the amend
ments, of which he had given notice. 1t
provides that "this treaty shall not take
effect until the same shall have been
approved by the Congress This amend
ment shall be in line with amendments
recommended by the Committee on For
eign relations in connection with other
reciprocity treaties, and ifadopted
would require the House to act on the
treaty. The amC ndment was not dis
cussed. The Senate adjourned with the
understa nding that the treaty would be
taken uo tomorrow during the morning
hours.
The text of the amendments to the
treaty made by the Committee on For
eign Relations was made public today
along with the text of the treaty. 1t
shows an important variation from the
text of the amendment unofficially
printed. According to the official print
the prohibition of lower rates of duty on
sugar imported into the United States
from other countries is confined to ac-
ton by treaty. of convention"
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Antitrust Bill Discussed.
(Bv the Associated Press

Washington, Jan. 17.-lmportant con-
ferences we're held today between the
President and prominent members OF the
Senate regarding the legislative prospect
fer the remainder of the session. Presi-
dent Roosevelt is anxious to have en-
acted some antitrust legislation, and to
secure the ratification of the Cuban
reciprocity treaty. Such assurances as
are possible at this time have been given
him that both of his desires will be full
filled.
In course of an interview today, Sena-
tor Burrows, of Michigan, who last
spring led the opponents of the recip-
rocity legislation, told the President
that. with possibly one exception. the
nineteen Senators who opposed that leg
islation would support the pending Gu
ban reciprocity treaty as amended de
had no doubt that the treaty would be
ratified.
Senators Platt, of Connecticut, and
Aldrich of Rhode Island, discussed with
the President the prospect of antitrust
legislation in the Senate. Both were OF
the opinion that some measure, perhaps
could be passed at this session.
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Minister Bucks Remains Inferred
CRv the Associate Press.l

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE remains Of
Alfred f. Buck, late United States
Minister to Japan, who died at Toxic
everal weeks ago, were privately in
TERED in the National Cemetery at Ar
lington this morning. Mr.. Buck was
colunteer soldier during the war of the
rebellion and was entitled to a military
funeral, hut at the request Of his widow
the usual military ceremonies at the
grave were omitted.
The funeral party accompanying the
remains arrived at the Pennsylvania
Railroad station at 10 o'clock and was
met by Colonel Michael, representing the
Department of State; General Johnston,
late of the Adjutant Generals Depart
ment, and other friends. Mrs. Buck and
Major o. E. Wood, coast artillery, mill
tary attachee of the United States Lega
ton at TOXIC accompanied the remains
from Japan. The casket was placed on
a caisson ard a squad of soldiers acted
as body-bearers.
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Thirteen saved---Brought Into Port
CBy the Associated Press.)

New York, Jan. 1.-THE steamship
Pennsylvania, of the Hamburg American
Line, which arrived today from Ham
burg, brought into port thirteen dis
tressed seamen who were taken off the
disabled Norwegian steamer Siggen. On
January Is. the Pennsylvania fell in
with the Slogan lying helpless in the
trough of the sea and flying signals of
distress. The captain of the Siggen
asked to be taken off and with his crew
came on board the Pennsylvania. The
captain said the Siggen sailed from Sgd
ney, c.. r., on January 7. On the 10th
she lost her propeller and as the weather
was very tempestuous the craft became
unmanageable After drifting $50 miles
off shore during a period of five days in
which time five steamers were sighted
and signalled without reply, the Pennsyl-
vania hove in sight AS the Siggen was
deeply laden and dangerous menace to
navigation and there appeared no pos
sibility of towing her into port the sea-
cocks were opened and there is 70 doubt
she went to the bottom.
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The Open Session.
(BY the Associated Press

(by the Associated Press)
Washington, Jan. 19.-During the con-
sideration OF morning business in the
Senate, Mr.. Bailey objected to the con-
sideration by unanimous consent of all
bills from the Republican side. When
bill, reported by Mr.. Culberson chang
ing the times for holding court in Nqr-
ginia was read, Mr.. Lodge. OF Massachu-
sets, objected saying that as objections
seemed to be confined to the hills from
the Republican side he would object,
which brought from Mr.. Bailey the
statement that the Senators from New
York had interferred in a matter pertain
ing to the State of Texas, which was a
purely local one.
Mr.. Depew denied that the making of
Port Arthur port of entry was a local
uestion. Discussion was terminated by
Mr.. Cullom moving an executive session
to consider the Cuban reciprocity treaty.
After half an hour in executive session
the doors were re-opened and Mr.. Fora
ker continued his remarks favoring State
hood for Oklahoma, Arizona and New
Mexico, after which another executive
session was held and the Senate ad-
iourned
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NOBLE WOMAN CELEBRATES THE
BIRTHDAY OF GENERAL LEE
Pettigrew Chapter and Confeder-
ates Entertained by Mrs, Josephus Dan
iels-- Crosses Presented and Gallant
Cor fsderates Speak

Most happily was the anniversary Of
the birth of the South's great chieftain,
the gallant Robert E, Lee, celebrated
in Raleigh yesterday.
1t was the Johnston Pettigrew Chapter,
United Daughters of the Confcderacy,
that was in charge of this celebration 1t
is an annual event to which the society
looks forward with deep interest, and
yesterday it was celebrated at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Josephus Daniels.
Mrs. Daniels. who is a member of the
chapter, most charmingly entertained
the members, and the gallant Confed-
crates who were present by invitation.
Some of these are members of the pres
ent Legislature, and some were present
tC receive their Crosses of Honor
which had not before been delivered. In
vitations had been extended to a num-
Der of those who assisted in making his
tory when they wore the grey, to be
present and speak, and the afternoon was
made an especially enjoyable one be-.
cause of their presence and the intensely
interesting speeches made by them.
For the occasion the residence was
most charmingly decorated Everywhere
about the rooms of the lower floor were
Confederate flags, palms, choice flowers
In tie hall was the famous picture
showing the last meeting of Lee and
jackson, while above this there were
palms tied with the Confederate colors.
and below it were placed the original
war photographs of eleven Confederate
generals.
In tie parlor, where the chapter met.
ap nh no Cd
decorations were especially admired On
the mantel was a bust Of Lee embarked
in laurel and red immortelle, while on
the wall above was the magnificent oil
painting of the gallant Ensign Worth
Bagley, the State flag of North Caro-
Ina falling in graceful folds above it,
The members of the chapter, with the
invited guests, were seated in parlor,
hall and dining room, the open doors
showing an inviting picture as the as
semblage was gathered to hear the
speakers present their thoughts concern
ing the hero whose birthday was being
celebrated.
The exercises of the chapter were pre-
sided over by Mrs. T. B. Womack. the
president. and these were opened with
prayer. After the minutes Of tho pre-
Vious meeting lad been read Mrs Wo-
mack gracefully explained the purpose
of the meeting, and gave way to Mr. A.
B. Stronacn who was master of cere-
monies for tho remainder of the exer-
cises.
He first presented Senator w. II. Lucas.
Of Hyde, as 'the Dean of the Confederate
Veteran Corps of the Legislature Of 1901
end 1908. Mr.. Lucas. being thus hand
somely introduced, said, in part;
Il have been on the sick list for some
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JUDGE JAILED FOR CONTEMPT.
Refused to be Sworn and Was Sent TO Prison
for Thirty Days.
(By the Associated Press.)

Tampa, Fla, Jan. 19.-Judge Isaac A.
Stewart, of the Criminal Court Of Valu
STA county, was sent to Jail for thirty
days this afternoon by Judge Graham. of
the Criminal Court of this (Hillsborough}
county, for contempt of court.
Judge Stewart was summoned to testify
in regard to alleged purchase of letters
from a deputy sheriff which were OBJ
tanned in the rooms of a physician who
was accused of causing the death of a
young woman by a criminal operation.
Judge Stewart refused to be sworn, but
insisted on reading a written statement.
Persisting in his refusal to be sworn, he
was imprisoned for contempt of court.
Judge Stewart was not connected with
any of the parties implicated in the
previous case.
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HAY SPEAKS AT a BANQUET.
And Pays a Notable Tribute to President
Roosevelt.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, Jan. 17.-Secretary of State
John Hay was the guest of honor to-
night at the seventeenth annual dinner
of the Ohio Society, given in the grand
ball room of the Waldorf. The banquet,
to which the title of diplomatic was
given in recognition of the presence of
the representatives of all the great pow
ers, was the most brilliant that has oc-
CURED in New York in several years.
Additional interest was given by the
presence of the ladies of the several
embassies and the wives of numerous
distinguished officials of the national
end many State governments who filled
the boxes of the ball room. Colgate Hoyt,
president of the Ohio Society, presided
with Secretary Hay at his right and
Count Cassini, the Russian Ambassador
and Acting Dean of the diplomatic corps,
at his left.
After the toast to the President Of the
United States had been drunk with the
customary honor. the whole assemblage
rising and the orchestra playing the Ia
tional anthem, Mr.. Holt introduced the
guest of the evening. The Secretary o.
state was hailed with prolonged applause
in which the ladies in the boxes joined.
WI. nay paul d iOIdDlc IltDuIC " tIlI
President, referring to him as the
Young gallant, able. brilliant President
Roosevelt" and saying he would hold Il
distinguished place among the great roll
OF our Presidents. He concluded by say
ing
In the six years which remain of
President Roosevclt's term--if my arith-
II etic is wrong | am open to correction
you will see what a stout heart, an ac-
tive mind, a vital intelligence d wide
range of experience, passion for justice
and truth, and a devoted patriotism, can
accomplish at the head of nation which
unites the strength of mighty youth
to the political sense which is the in
heritance of centuries of free govern
ment.'
Count Cas5ini. responding to the toast
en- the sovereigns and chiefs OF States
represented by our guests" made Il brief
address in which he spoke of Mr.. Hay
as 'the eminent statesman who directs
with an enlightened patriotism, tact and
| remarkable ability and with that eX-
| ouisite courtesy which never offends the
diplomatic relations between this grand
country and the powers of the entire
| world"
The other speakers were James F. Hoyt
and Senators Hanna and Depew.
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Warm Ch1rges in the House.
CRv the Associated Press.l

Washington. Jan. 19.-The House
transacted considerable business today.
Several miscellaneous measures were
passed among them the Senate Hawaiian
Fire Claims bill The Consular and
Diplomatic Appropriation bill, the third
of the regular budgets was passed and
sent to the Senate, and fair progress was
made with the District OF Columbia APP
preparation bill.
During the considerat ton of the Dlplo-
matte bill, Mr., Mcclellan, of New York,
preciptated a discussion concerning our
diplomatic and consular service, which
took wide range and led to some rathea,
scandalous charges against our consular
representatives in Mexico by Mr.. Stay
den. of Texas Mr. Mcclellan submitted
figures to show that our consulates, com
pared with those of other first class
countries, we're under paid. but over
manned Mr.. Grosvenor. of Ohio, de-
cIared the charges against our consular
officials were unjustifed. maintaining
that it was the opinion of European
publists that we had the most efficient
consular service in the world. Mr.,
Sayden's criticism of certain consular
officers was very severe. Some of the
regular asylum "for the invalids and
drunkards" cit makes an American
blush" said he "to hear the stories that
are told of some of our official repre-
sentatives" Proceeding he narrated
how the United States consul at Saltillo,
Mexico. with two companions, last sum-
mer entered the office of a newspaper
editor to assault him.
Were any charges made to the State
Department against this official?' asked
Mr. Adams, of Pennsylvania
Charges have been repeatedly made, .
replied Mr.. Slayden. This particular
official left town between night and
morning, while l was in the city" The
particular vice of our representatives,
Mr.. Slayden proceeded to say, seemed to
be drunkenness, and in this connection
he referred to the case of the special
envoy sent by Democratic President
some years. who. he said, got drunk at
Ell Paso and painted a broad red streak
down to the City of Mexico. 1000 miles
to the south" He told also of another
consular official, who. he said some
years ago pawned the American flag for
forty cents with which to buy a drink
and the concluding chapter of his ar
raignment was the charge that ar
American vice consul had been charged
with being implicated in the theft oil
some coal.
While the House was dividing upon
question relating to bill today. q
photographer in the public gallery took
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

Lee and Stonewall Jackson, the
evening before the battle OF
Charlottesville, May 1, 1863.
The original picture was paint
ed by Julio, of New Orleans, La,
and copies of the steel engraving
are almost entirely out of the
market, the few copies remaining
being held at very high price.
Our reproduction is printed on
platinum paper 1920 inches, and
is a facsimile of the original
engraving.
We have also designed spe-
cial frame for the picture as
shown in the illustration. The
frame is four-inch quartered
oak moulding, stained to match
the Confederate gray uniforms,
with a FURNISHED silver cartridge
ornament inside. On the upper
right hand corner are at
tached two small silk Confed-
crate flags mounted on ivory
Y and emblematic of the picture.
ri ExrfcI1
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days, but l have never been too sick in
twenty years to respond when called on
by Daughters of the Confederacy. l am
not here to make q speech, but simply
to have a heart to heart talk with you
ladies' I have come to be with you and
with my fellow veterans in commemorate
ing the birthday of the grandest and
greatest general of all the great generals
who ever touched this hemisphere"
II had the honor of q personal ac-
quaintance with General Lee / was in
troduced to him and shook hands with
lin. l have always considered it one Of
the greatest privileges of my life to have
grasped his hand and to have seen him
face to face. He was a great man, great
in war and grand in peace
l must congratulate this chapter on its
name, for it is from that of a splendid
man, l may be the only man living who
was present at the death OF General
Pettigrew. Back of him, as he stood on
the hill, were his men, and as his as
sailant rushed up he reached with his
left hand for his weapon his right being
injured. but was shot and fell. The man
who shot him fell within three feet with
seventeen bullets in his body. / helped
stretcher and he was taken over the Pc
tomac. 1t was a sad moment. You have
named your chapter after a soldier,
statesman and a gentleman of the first
water" (Applause).
ere Colonel Lucas spoke of the greet
ing he bore from the Matt Ransom Chap
ident, and told OF the noble work the
women there We're doing aiding the old
soldiers. He related some personal in
stances showing the deep gratitude these
felt and expressed.
Continuing, he said, in speaking of the
war North Carolina during the war had
soldiery superior to any in the South.
(Applause). Her gallant sons had no
superiors but with all their gallantry
they never eQualled the devotion to the
cause shown by the ladies. / want to
say right here that 1 want to see a mon
ument erected in North Carolina to com
memorate the noble deeds of the ladies
done in the days that tried mems souls
and l am ready to do all in my power to
hame this done"
81 had the honor of following the
great Stonewall Jackson. and when l
think of him my heart fills to overlooking.
strong right arm Of General Lee was
taken. l was with my company, and the
first shots came from the enemy when
Jackson was killed, not from his men.
(ere General W. P. oberts, wRho was
present, asked: What was your com
rany?) 1.-The Thirty third answered
Colonel Lucas. eve were between the
fires when our men replied. AS Jackson
rode along the plank road the volley that
killed him shattered the wrist CT my
captain In Jackson's death there passed
away one of the greatest officers the
world has ever known"
Colonel Lucas closed his excellent
speech by promising the ladies to do all
in his power to carry out their wishes,
for, said he, with merry twinkle in his
eye Il am here in this here legislative
arrangement and all vou have to do is
to command and ! will obey" Much
applause).
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Compulsory Pilotage Knocked Cut
(By the Associated Press.)

Norfolk, Va, Jan. lin the Court of
Chancery today Judge William Bruce
Martin handed down a decision in a case
against the Virginia Pilot Association,
declaring that THE Correction of compuI-
sorry pilotage from coastwise vessels en-
tering the Virginia capes was unconsti-
tutional The case will be taken to the
Supreme court.
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a fashlight photograph. TIL glare of the
flash startled some of the members, and
Mr.. Su.zer, Of New York, cried out:
Mr.. Speaker, l thought it was a
bomb"
The Senate amendments to the Militia
bill were agreed to in the House today
which passed the bill.
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Admiral Dewey Arrives.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE flagship
Mayfiower with Admiral Dewey. Rear
Admiral Taylor, and the fleet staff
aboard, arrived at the Washington navy
ward from Culebra this afternoon.
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Pershing to Lead an Expedition
(By the Associated Press.)

Manila, Jan. 17.-Captain John Perish
ing. of the Fifteenth Cavalry, in COM
mand of the American troops at Lake
Lanao, is shortly expected to lead an
expedition completely around the lake
and visit Bacolod and other hostile
strongholds. No fighting is expected.
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AN IMPORTANT REPRODUCTION
49,

to announce that we have u lssued