The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-05
FIRST COUSIN OF
A SAvANNAHIAN
IS CAPTIVE ION PERDlCARIS.
HE Is A RELATIVE OF MIR HAM
FORD M'IVER.

Mr.. McIver Knew Unfortunate Man
Now Held by Bnndits-His Corre-
spondcnce With Him, Which Had
Lasted for Yenrs. Ceased a Few
Ycars AEO-Fnther of Perdicaris
Held Interest in Savannah Gas
Plant-PerdicRrfs Was in Morocco
for His Health.
With the keenest interest Mr.. Han
ford McIver of No. Alb Bolton street,
east, is watching the trend of events
in Morocco, as Ion Perd carts, the
American citizen held captive b. the
bandit chief Raisouli. is his first cousin.
Mr.. McIver knows nothing 'of affairs
in Morocco more than has been
in the Geographic dispatches. His
correspondence with his cousin ceased
several years ago, and he has had no
letters from other relatives in Morocco
since the kidnapping, Mr.. McIver, in
conversation with a Morning News re-
porter yesterday, spoke very interest
ingly of the man whom the two great
est nations in the world are attempting
TO rescue.
Ion Perdicaris is my first cousin"
he said. He is an artist by profess
sion and has visited all parts of the
world. seeking to perfect himself in
his art and to gather themes for his
paintings. 1 have heard nothing from
him in some time. our correspondence
ceasing several years ago He often
makes visits to Morocco, principally
on account Of his health.
Father Born in Greece.
THE father of Ion Perdicaris was
born in Greece, though he came to this
country while still very young. He be-
came interested in different enterprises
in many cities of the South, having a
large interest in the gas plants in Sa-
vannah and New Orleans. He died just
about the time of the breaking out of
the war between the states.
Soon after, hostilities having barely
opened, Ion left this country for the
art schools of Europe, desiring to per-
feet himself in his chosen profession.
He spent many years in study, visit
ing the famous art galleries in all the
countries of the old world. and study
ing under some of the leading artists
of that time.
Never Visited savannah.
Though he has spent much time in
this country" continued Mr. McIver
so far as l know he has never visited
Savannah. / met him elsewhere and
we became very close friends. For
many years we corresponded regular
ly, but some time ago the correspond
ence ceased.
"Of course every item of news from
Morocco is read at my home with
the keenest interest. We have heard
absolutely nothing of conditions there
save the dispatches which have been
printed in the newspapers. l am hop
ing that terms viii be made with
released. AS l have been given TO I'M
derstand conditions there, they are
now in the greatest danger.
Mr.. Perdicaris married an English
woman, Mrs. Marley. She was a
widow with one child Since
his marriage, he has lived in many
places, though Morocco seems to par
ticularly benefit his health and hence
has been a favorite with him."
Three Nations TO Rescue.
AS has been stated in the telegraphic
dif patches in the Morning News. Mr..
Perdicans was kidnapped together with
CfOTnWell Nafleys his SlepSOHs Dy the
bandit Raisouli Raisouli insists that
the Sultan of Morocco pay him $4,000
ransom before the prisoners are given
their liberty.
Admiral Chadwick. commanding the
South Atlantic squadron, has reached
Taagier with his fleet and is using
every means at his power to compel
rie Sultan to secure the release of the
CaFtives- Prompt compliance with the
demands of the bandit and granting
him immunity in a certain district is
regarded BY the admiral as the only
means OF insuring the safety of Psrdi-
Caris. No marines have been landed,
- the bandit has sworn that he Will
put the caDtiyes to death the instant
there is a hostile move made against
HIM.
Varley is an English citizen and as
a result Great Britain has also sent
ships to Tangier. The influence OF
France, the nation which has the larg-
est interest in Morocco has been joined
with that of Britain and the United
States i'm an endeavor to secure the re-
lease of the men. The outcome of the
trouble is awaited with the keenest in
farogt in all three countries