The Washington herald., 1907-01-27

London. Jan. 26.-The colonial office has
not yet seen fit 10 make public the cor
respondence relative to the resignation of
Sir Alexander Swettenham as governor
of jamaica
Outside of the general expectation Of
an early formal announcement Of the.
resignation, interest in the Kingston mis-
understanding has subsidized as suddenly
as il began. and Englishmen are only too
glad 10 forget the disgraceful episode
Satisfactory Test of Friendship.
One effect. however, is worth recording
The mail of the American embassy for
the past three or four days has been bur
dened with hundreds OF letters from all
PARTS of the country expressing the regret
of the writer's that an Englishman in au-
thority should be guilty Of such unbecom-
ing conduct and assuring the American
officials that-it was an action in every
way UnTepTesentative-
James Bryce, the new ambassador 10
the United States. in a speech IN Man
chester tonight, said:
English relations with America were
never better. and Americas friendship IS
of especial value to us. The Jamaica Incl
dent proves that the time is gone by
when a similar incident could produce a
diplomatic crisis The affair gave both
countries an opportunity to show their
will and their trust in one another.
Aid Not Refused, but Discouraged.
Kingston. Jamaica. Jan. 26.-It is au-
thoritatively stated that no supplies have
been refused from anywhere. although the
government has discouraged inQuirers Of
fering food, saying that II was not neces-
sarv. The attitude Of the negroes tends
TO Justify this The shipping agents COM
plain that they cannot get labor TO load
ships in spite Of the fact that there are
hundreds of idle negroes about the city.
The negroes say that the food being sent
here is tor them, and that there is no
need for them TO work
Tents are badly needed for shelterinS
the homeless. 1t was reported some days
ago that quantity of tents were being
sent from Santiago de Cuba, but they
have not arrived
Gov. Swet-enham objects 70 the relief
committee giving assistance for the cree
ton OF small houses. He says that this
matter is for the consideration Of the
privy council, an expenditure Of possibly
$500 being necessary for the work.
A member of the legislative council has
addressed "A letter to the elected mem
bers advising that they take the initia-
tive and hold meetings, as the governor
has not summoned them. The writer
saws he is not satisfied with the manner
in which the executive IS treating those
DESTROYS of helping the sick and wounded,
and the elected members should take ac-
ton before the executive alienates the
sympathy of the rest OF the world
Governor and Secretary at odds.
It is reported that Colonial Secretary
Bourne. who authorized the landing of
armed Americans. has given offense to
the governor. and that the latter has
forwarded a complaint 10 London
The arrangements at the penitentiary
and hospital are excellent Luckily both
establishments We're not damaged. Sick
and injured negroes are carefully attend
ed in the hospital. which has $50 beds.
It is universally admitted that the dis
aster bears most lightly on the negroes,
who have food and are careless. Those
suffering most are the merchants. who
viii got no insurance Further reports
show that the Blue Mountains we're
rocked badly by the earthquake. An eye
witness at Buff Bay says they seemed TO
dance.
Svettenhum More COnsideratc.
The steamer Allegheny, carrying sup
plies for the sufferers from the earth
quake here, arrived at the port to-day.
Her cargo was turned over to the relief
committee.
With the concurrence of Gov. Swetten-
ham, the supplies were formally accepted
and the thanks of the recipients ex-
pressed. There is manifest change ia
Gov. Swcttenhams attitude. He is acting
with more consideration Tor the exigen-
cies, much to the delight of those residents
of Kingston who have sought vainly for
excuse of his conduct last week
Mr. Orrett has sent fifteen distressed
Americans 20 the United States. and to-day
he made his first application to the relief
committee for assistance for three Ameri-
can printers from Port Antonio. They
were sent TO Vaudeville where they will
be housed until they get free transpOrta-
ton home.
The American consulate was the first to
open after the disaster, business there go
ing on as usual the day after the earth
quake
Several business houses have opened
temporary establishments.
There is no sign that Kingston is set
ting or that there has been any change
AT the bottom of the harbor.
EX-G0V. DAVIS DEAD.