Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-23
INTENDED AS FUNNY
Governor swettsnham Mskes Partial Fxpla-
nation Of Letter to Admiral Davis
OFFENSIVE PARAGRAPH MERELY JoCULAR
IadignatiOn Against Executive at Kingston
Grows in Intensity.
GENERAL wINT SENDS TENTS TO KINGSTON
..
irmy ofiOsr Forwards Needed Supplies
from Stores in Havana.
=
AMERICAN REFUGEES REACH NEW YORK
eHSsopgerH Pass Resolutions Con-
a~maing Heartiess and inefficient
csnauct of relief work
by British OmeiaIs.
GENERAL wNTsESOs TENTS TO KINGSTON
frmy Officer Forwards Needed Supple
from Stores in Havana
AMERICAN RtFUGtEs REACH NEW YoR

KINGSTON. Jan. 22.-The publication to-
day in the Daily Telegraph OF Governor
ewettenham'a letter TO Rear Admiral Davis
has greatly intensified the resentment OF the
residents against the governor for rebuff
eng the tenders Of American assistance,
ana there Is a movement on foot here 70
demand his recall.
small minority, mostly oficials, sup
port Governor swettenhsm and their views
were voiced today by Rev. Mr. Graham,
pastor OF the Methodist church who de-
slRred that the governor was justified in
Tesentlng the landing OF Americans.
Tha correspondent of tho Associated Press
epoke to Governor Swettenham today re-
ssrding the Davis incident The governor
saio he had not invited Rear Admiral
Davis to land sailors.
Asked II he endorsed the action taken
by Rear Admiral Davis, the governor re-
piled; THAT is a matter between me and
Rear Admiral Davis, to whom 1 must re-
fer you"
The governor said his reference in his
lettad to Reor Admiral Davis to a tramp
pillaginE the house of a New York mill
lfonaire was merely a jocular parallel
There IL much indignation expressed here
at Governor swettenham's action in dock
ing the pay OF the government clerks who
absented themselves from duty to nurse
sick or dying relatives Last Saturday
the governor suspended the free service of
trains for the transportation of refugees
into the country. but at the urgent request
81 Archbishop Nuttall he consented to con-
tinue this free service for one week.
No sailors have been landed from the
British cruiser Indefatigable. which ar
rived last night
Thanks from swettenhRm.
WARRINGTON. Jan. pam expression
of gratitude from Governor Swettenham Of
Jamaica for the sympathy and aid ex-
tended by the United States to the victims
OF the disaster on thai island. the publica-
tion of the text of graceful note from
Esme Howard the British charge here,
conveyed the regrets OF Sir Edward Grey,
the British principal secretary OF state on
account of the incident and a caPled report
= from American Vice Consul Orrett. at
Kingston, were among today's developments
in the now famous controversy between the
governor and Rear Admiral Davis, com
manding the relie. squadron which went
to Kingston.
While Governor 6wettenhams message is
oouched in the most polite terms, the
British authorities are not through with
the matter. In his letter Mr.. Howard in
forms this government that his maJesty's
government il causing official inquiries to
be made as to the authenticity OF the let
ter credited to Governor Swettenham.
wint Sends Tents.
An interesting chapter was admitted to the
case today when 1t became known that, on
january 20. after Admiral Davis and his
ships had sailed from Kingston. Brigadier
General wint, commanding the army of
paoincation In Cuba, on the request Of the
a-'inK British minister at Havana. trans
nitted through Governor Magoon. had sent
60 Kingston i've hospital tents. twenty
eight wall tents and fifty-two conical wall
tents. all complete,
Secretary Taft was prompt to give HIS
approval on his arrival here yesterday
morning from South Carolina, and It Is
understood that the tents are now on their
way 70 Kingston.
Vice Consul Orrett reported another shock
today. In response to specific inquiries
from the department he cabled that Sperry,
aourke, Watson and wife, Mrs Case, Jo-
eoph and Mary EustAce, Edwards and
daughter and Taylor were all alive.
Report from Consul Orrett.
TIE following cablegram. summarizing
the sitnAtion In Jamaica a result of the
earthquake. was received from Mr.. Orrett
!. under todAy's date;
No loss OF life at any of the hotels at
Montego Bay, Port Antonio. interior towns
other hotel eSfept Myrtle Bank hotel
which was completely wrecked. Many
deaths occurred there. chiefly among the
Mons Of the names mentioned In your
caoleGram are In the death list 80 far a.
pOrNinn of the CitK which de-
vastated by fire were burned beyond rscog'
milton.
Case, Joseph and Marie Eustace, Edward
and daughter, and Taylor, AL alive.
Consulate opened today ANOTHER SHOCK
this afternoon. NO damage. Trains run
ming. Two piers saved.
Text OF British Notes.
A cablegrAm directed to Secretary
Root, under date Of January 20. the dAy
following the departure OF Admiral Davis
with his nsst from Kingston. after ths
unpleasant episode between the admira
and Governor swottenham. conveyed the
profound gratitude OF the people OF ia
mAloa for the expression OF sympathy seni
by this government. as we'll as for the aid
rendered By Admiral Davis -and the entire
particular service squadron Of the United
States navy"
This was taken TO refer to tho RELIEF
BN9-@ACN~
Ths dispatch was ID here last even
tnE and made public JIy, a. also was
letter from Bsme Howard. charge DAT.
faires Of the British embassy. stating thai
Ocncial inquiries were being made as &C
the authenticity Of the sWettsnhAm letter
20 Admiral Davis and expressing ths re-
Kret OF Sir Eaward Grey. secretary OF state
for foreign affairs. that q British oficiAl
ahould have addressed such letter to &
gallant admiral who haA rendered valua,
be assistance 70 British subjects At
time Of great SUFFERING and distress.
The tsxts of the two nOees FOLLOW;
JAMAICA, Jan M-Ths Hon Elihu Root
esorstary o. State, Washington; Jamaics
d profoundly grateful 20 your excellenc,
tor expression Of sympathy and for N,
very practical aid 30 kindly given by Ad
mlral Davis ana the entire particular
service squadron Of the United states navy
CBanEnedO GOVERNOR
HRTTTsH EMAAssY, WASHINGTON
Jan M.-slrs have the honor 10 inform
fSe undsr Instructions received today iron
Icontinusd On Fourth PaEsl