Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-01-22
Of
AMERICAN AID
RESENTED IN
J A NJ A | GA
Islanders Indignant at Boon8h
Action of Their Governor
Whose Immediate Recall Is
Demanded,
MAYOR OF STRICKEN CITY
TENDERS THANKS TO DAVIS
Appeals TO Admiral to Pay No.
Attention to Swettenhan'S
OiScourteSy and Remain toI
Help Suffering Citizens.

CIONOuI tCOy anu nGIlldlll II
Help Suffering Citizens,
/ BY Morning journal special Leased Wire
| Kingston. Jamaica, Jan. 20-The
Indignation Of the residents of ia
maica, both official ana private citi-
zens at the action of Governor SWEET
tenham in demanding the Withdrawal
of Admira! Davis of relief forces is
spreading and intensifying. The gov
ernor's response to Admiral Davis
lelter is bitterly denounced and it is
generally declared that the only pos
slbIe reparation is for the government
20 apologize and recall Governor
SWettenham Jamaicans say that the
Indignation which is doubtless felt in
the United States and England is fully
shared by the residents of the island.
They contrast the apathy of the home
government which has not yet ten
dered any relief and the loyal generos-
lty of the United States, which in
StantIN rushed Warships, surgeons,
medicines and food to the stricken
city. The deepest regret and morti-
caCation is expressed lest the action of
Governor SWettenham may disturb the
entente between America and Great
Britain. Mayor TAFT upon the depar-
turc of Admiral Davis, voiced the sem
timents Of citizens in letter to thu
admiral, SAYING
In behalf Of the mayor, the council
and al citizens of the stricken city l
desire To express deep regret that any
uupleasantness should have occurred
causing you 10 withdraw your vafua-
bic assistance generously rendered to
this country and my unfortunate fell
nf D.
cause to induce YOU to decide to with
draw we do not approve nor take
part. We ask you not to withdraw
and not to take offense at the conduct
IF one man. if overwraught by the re-
'ponsibility of the calamity. he acted
n manner which he viii regret
IN reflection. In particular ! ask YOU
lot to Let the sick Cal VainlY for the |
comforts which until now thoy have |
)een receiving at your hands and for |
which l and they thank and bless |
'ou."
Admiral Davis replied. thanking the /
mayor for his expressions of approval !
# the services of his officers and men,
aging:
LAS a foreign naval officer. am
'ound to respect the wishes and re-
uirements Of the supreme authority
{ the island.
He added that he left the emergency
ospital in good working order, in
harge Of the American Jesuit fathers.
lie knew that there would be an album
ance of work for him if he was able
. remain indefinitely, but. having
ccomplished his mission. which was
, render the first immediate aid. his
uty compelled his withdrawal. !
Citizens strongly criticise the action
the authorities in placing obstacles
] the way Of the American naval
lrgeons, whose splendid services in 4
'nding the neglected wounded and {
ck are most highly praised. h
Governor SWettenhams contention
his letter to Admiral Davis that the S
zeal police protection was ample is IN i
1ntrast with the fact that on Friday, ,
4ter sending the letter. the governor .
arsonally visited the barracks. occu- +
led by the police and several COM
lnies of the West India regiment and .
tterlN censured the officers. saying -
at pilfermg was prevalent through :
II the city.
At the same time the governor de- V
ared he would not permit the pres O
Ice of any armed Americans in
ingston.
The conditions in Kingston are i'm Fl
owing slowly. All passes to the e
lrned sections where there is moth
g TO loot were revoked TODAY. and h
is step has caused much inconven- 4
nee to Americans and others who de- N
'e to reach ships in the harbor s,
Many bodies are still being recov- i-
ed and cremated and it is believed g,
e fatalities will reach "a total OF n
ven hundred =,
There Is not a pressing demand for H.
Increase i'm the st0Od supply but a.
in Is imminent and is dreaded, the -,
ctors predicting that II would cause ~
epidemic among the unsheltered h'
.re.. 4.