Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-22
INCIDENT NEARING A CLOSE.

nirsl Davis at Jamaica.
The British government officially e1-
presses its gratitude for Admiral Davis &
good work.
Failure Of Governor SwetteDhsm to
explain to his superiors his act is
taken az a confession of the weakAe J OF
| his case.
While thanking the American people
and navy for sympathy and assistance,
the British Foreign Office says "There
will be no justification for further calls
upon the generosity of the United
States"
Gov. Swettenham is practically put 10
the position of making an apology in a
British official statement that he requested
the American government be thanked for
Admiral Dayis's assistance
The British Secretary Of War in q
dispatch to Secretary Ruot directly i'm
plies censuro Of Swettenham.
While the British Governor of Jamaics
was refusing aid from an American sd
miral the American Secretary ofState was
receiving a cordial welcome to Canada
Replying TO telegram from the
British charge d affsires at Washington,
! reporting that theState Department had
inquired whether Great Britain desired
or Was willing to accept further assist
ance, in money or other forms OF aid,
| for the Kingston earthquake sufferers,
the foreign Office in London yesterday
replied as follows
1.-THE offer of the American govern
ment TO give further aid is gratefully APP
preciated by his majesty's government
The governor Of JamaicB has not yet
reported his requirements fully, but nov
that the first few days are over 1t ap-
pears likely that there will be no justifi-
cation for further calls on the generosity
of the United StAtes. In the mean
time, bis majesty government has been
requested by Sir Alexander Swettenham
to convey to the government Of the
United States cordial thanks for the
prompt aud powerful assistance which
the United States navy, under Rear
Admiral Davis, rendered to the iphabi-
tants of Kingston In their suffering"
The State Department late yesterday
afternoon received the following telegram
from London hinder yesterdays date
"Hon. Elihu Root, Secretary OF State,
Washington
"Have read 10 newspapers this morn
log what purports to be 6 letter from the
Governor Of Jamaica. Can only say that
on materials before me entertain, as
responsible for troops in the island,
feeling otdeep gratitude to American Ad-
miral for generous assistance rendered al
most critical time. HALDANE,
Secretary of State for War, London. "
To this the following reply was sent;
"Haldsne, Secretary of State fer War,
London:
"The President greatly appreciates
your cordial telegram and is glad If the
proximity OF this country hiss made il
possible to be of the slightest assistance
to the stricken people of Jamaica in this
crisis. II, because of this proximity,
and pending the arrival of your own
warsbips and transports We can render
any further aid whatever, the President
earnestly hopes you will call on him
without hesitation. We know how
cheerfully you would render such aid In
US were the circumstances reversed.
"BACON,
"Acting Secretary of State
London, Jan. 22.-"Uncle Sam and
John Bull have shaken hands and are
smiling in the distorted face Of the yellow
press. The Jamacs incidentis no more. "
In these words the Star today voices
English sentiment on the Swettenham
incident.
Despite the request Of Colonial Score
tary Elgin upon Governor Swettenhsm
for full particulars, regarding his letter
10 Admiral Davis, no word has been re
ceived from that official. If he admits
writing the letter An immediate apology
will be offered to Washington.
Archbishop Nuttsll, at Kingston, has
cabled TO President Roosevelt expressing
the thanks of the community for the as
distance rendered earthquake victims by
Admiral Davis, according TO the cor
respondent OF the Evening Standard at
Kingston. Citizens OF Kingston, the
correspondent asserts, are organizing a
| testimonial to President Roosevelt.
Kingston, Jan. 22.-Intense excite
ment bordering on panic which reigned
among the blacks here last night follow
inga recurrence ofths earthquake shocks
Of q week ago has subsidized today. No
serious damage resulted and it is gen
orally undeTstood even among the ig'
norant natlVes now that these slight
shocks arc apt to continue for some time.
The foreign population is rapidly
leaving the city Most of the touristp
have already left and many OF the FAM
lilies of the wealthy English merchants
have gone either to England or 10 the
United States.
Food Is still scarce and medical sup
plies are seArcer.
The water works system is still par
alyzed and there is grave fear Of spread
of typhus fever.
Washington, D. c., Jan. 22.-Gov.
ernor Swettenhsm has made partial
amends for his discourteous treatment
Of Admiral Davis at Kingston, 10 the
following telegram received at the State
Department today, addressed to Score.
tary Root:
"Jamsics, Jan. 20.-Jamaica profound
ly grateful to your excellency for ex-
preston OF sympathy and for the very
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