Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-21

this matter for the cause of common
humanity.
81 had a patrol of six men ashore
today to guard and secure the archives
of the United States consulate, togeth-
er with party of 10 clearing away
wreckage This party. after finishing
its work at the consulate. assisted a
working party to catch thieves. recov
ering from them a safe. taken from 4
jewelry store, valued at $4,000. From
this l judge that the police surveil-
lence of the city is inadequate for the
protection of private property.
Offers Medical Aid. Besides.
"Actuated by the same motive
namely: common humanity. I shall di-
rect the medical officers of my squad
ron to make all efforts to aid cases of
distress which perhaps do not come
under the observation of your medical
officers.
81 shall have pleasure in meeting
you at the hour appointed, 10 a. m.
at headquarters house.
81 trust you approve of my action in
this matter.
&C. H. B2tfs.Sssezz~4sanfisai.
Reply Is Order TO Get Out.
Governor Swettenham responded on
Friday as follows:
'sDear Admiral: Thanks very much
for your letter. your kind call, and all
the assistance given or offered us.
While | most heartily appreciate the
generous offers of assistance, | feel ii
my duty to ask you to reembark the
working party and all parties which
your kindness prompted you to land.
IF. in consideration of the vice con-
surs assiduous attentions to his fam
lily at his country house, the American
consulate needs guarding in your opin-
he was present and it
was not guarded an hour ago-I have
no objection to your detailing force
for the sole purpose of guarding. But
the party must have no firearms and
nothing more offensive than clubs or
slaves for this function. :.
Makes Sneering Comment on Navy.
'I find your working party this
was helping Mr.. Croswell
clean his stofe. Croswell was delight
ed that the work was done without
cost. If your excellency should re-
main long enough | am sure almost all
the private owners would be glad of
the services of the navy to save ex-
penses.
1T is no longer a question of human
ity. All the dead died days ago, and
the work of giving them burial is
merely one of convenience.
81 would be glad to accept delivery
Of the safe which it is alleged thieves
had possession of. Inc American vice
consul has no knowledge of it. The
store is close to a sentry post, and the
office of the post processes ignorance
Of the incident.
willing to Leave All to Police.
81 believe the police surveillance Of
he city is adequate for the protection
,f private property. l may remind
your exceTlency that not long ago i'll
vas discovered that thieves had lodged
N and pillaged the residence of sc-1eI
New York millionaire during his alb
;ence in the summer, but this wouid
lot have justified British admiral
anding an armed party and assisting !
he New York police.
ALEXANDER SWETTENHAM,
Governor"
Let's Admiral Cool His Heels.
When Rear Admiral Davis called at
he. headquarters house this morning to
bid farewell to Governor Swettenham,
le waited 15 minutes. He then inform
I'd the governors aid that he would |
wait no longer, and requested him to
ell the governor that iE consequence
If his attitude in not desiring Ameri-
IAN aid, he had countermanded Presi- |
lent Roosevelt's order dispatching the
supply ship Celtic, laden with beef, for
he relief of Kingston.
Governor Swettenham arriving att
hat moment, there was a brief private
meeting and the governor escorted
Rear Admiral Davis to his carriage. !
May Not Rebuild City.