The San Francisco call., 1907-01-21

the situation without OUTSIDE as
sistance. the American warships
sailed for Guantanamo today.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Saturday, Jan.
1a.-Re8r Admiral Davis mission Of
mercy TO stricken Kingston came 10 an
abrupt and painful conclusion, In con-
sequence Of Governor svVeffenham's OBJ
section 20 the American soldiers en-
Ear1nE In the work Of clearing the
streets, guarding property and succor-
fuR the wounded and sfct. This Ob5ec-
rfon culminates in letter 10 the ad-
rufraI peremptordIy requestine him 10
re-embark an Of the parties that had
been landed
Admiral Davis was greatly shocked
and pafned. he paid n formal visit TO
Governor swettenham today, inform
ing him TINT the United States battle
ships Missouri and Indiana and the
srunbOat Yanl0ton would sail this AFTER
neon. To press Representatives Ad-
mfraI Davis said that immediate COM
pIiance with the request was the only
course consistent with the dignity of
fbe United states.
The friction between the Governor
end the admiral began with the arrival
of the American warships, when the
Governor objected 10 the firing OF a
salute in his honor on the ground that
the citizens might mistake the firing
for q new earthouake.M He also de-
clsred that there was no necessity for
American aid-that hts Government
was fully able 10 preserve order, at
tend to the wounded ana succor the
homeless.
Rear Admiral Davis. however, landed
parties Of blueJackets. who patrolled
the streets, cleared the debris, razed
ruins. attended many Of the injured
and won the highest praise from cit
izens and military officers for excellent
work
ADM1RAL's COURTEOUS NOTE
On the afternoon OF the salute in
cident Rear Admiral Davis wrote to
Governor Swettenham as follows:
Ny Dear Governor: beg you TO
accept my apology for the mistake Of
the salute this afternoon. My order
was misunderstood and the disregard
sn the transmission Of my order
trust the apparent disregard Of your
wishes viii be overlooked.
I landed working parties from both
ships today to aid in clearing the
various streets and buildings. and pur-
pose landing parties tomorrow for the
same purpose, unless you expressly DO
not desire It think q great deal may
be done IN the way Of assistance to
private individuals without interfering
with the forces OF yourself and the
Government officials. AS the only OBJ
5ect OF my being here is TO render
such assistance as / can, I trust you
viii Justify my action In the cause
Of common humanity.
! sent a patrol OF six men ashore
today to guard and secure the archives
OF the United States consulate, to-
gether with a party Of ten to clear
away the wreckage. This party, after
finishing its work st the consulate. as
sisted q working party to catch thieves,
recovering from them a safe taken
from 8 jewelry store, valued at $4,000
From this j judge that the police sur
vefllance OF the city is inadequate for
the protection Of private property.
"Aotuateo by the same motive
namely. common humanity shall d.
rect the medical officers OF my squadron
10 make all efforts TO aid cases OF
distress which perhaps do not come
under the observation OF your medical
officers.
i shall have pleasure in meeting you
at the hour appointed, 10 a m, at
headouarters' house.
Il trust you approve OF my action in
(his matter
your obedient servant
C. H DAVIS, Rear Admiral"
sNEEHING RESPONSE MADE
Governor swettenham responded Fri
day as follows
Dear Admiral--Thanks very much