The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-01-21
SERIOUS FRICTION Governor of Jamaica Pre- emtoriIy Demands the Withdrawal of Ameri-
 can Sailors From
 Kingston.
NO NEED QF THEM. HE SAYS
ABRUPT AND PAINFUL END TO
 MISSION OF MERCY.

Admiral Davis Greatly shocked-Bat- tleships Missouri and Indiana and Gunboat YanIxton Leave the HarbOr as Soon as Possible--Up to the Time of the Withdrawal of His Men They Had Done Excellent Work and Re- ceived the Highest Praise From Citi- zens and Military Characterization Starts Over Salute to Governor on Arrival of American Warships Which He Objected to on Ground That People Might Mistake Firing for Another Earthquake.
 Kingston, Jamaica, Saturday, Jan. 19.-Rear Admiral Davis mission of mercy to stricken Kingston came to an abrupt and painful conclusion to-day in consequence of Governor SWetten- hams objection to the presence of Am erican sailors engaged in the work of clearing the streets, guarding property and succoring the wounded and sick, eliminating in letter to the admiral peremtorily requesting him to re-em- bark all parties which had been land- ed.
 Admiral Davis was greatly shocked l I-fcit tO Governor Swettenham to-day, inform ing him that the United States bat tleships Missouri and Indiana and the gunboat Yankton would sail this aft ernooH.
 To the Associated Press Admiral Davis said that immediate compliance with Governor Swettenham's request was the only course consistent with the dignity of the United States.
 The friction between the Admiral and the governor began with the arrival of the American war vessels, when the governor objected to the firing of a salute in his honor on the ground that the citizens might mistake the firing for a new earthquake. He also declar- ed that there was no necessity for American aid--that his government was fully able to preserve order, tend the wounded and succor the home- lest,
 Rear Admiral Davis, however, land ed parties of blue jackets, who patrol led the streets, cleared the debris, rag ed ruins, attended many of the wound- ed, and won the highest praise from citizens and military officers for excel lent work.
 On the afternoon of the salute incl dent, Rear Admiral Davis wrote Gov ernor Swettenham as follows
 'tMy dear Governor; beg you to accept my apology for the mistake of the salute this afternoon. My order was misunderstood, and the disregard of your wishes was due to a mistake in the transmission of my order. trust the apparent disregard of your wishes will be overlooked.
 T landed working parties from both ships to-day to aid in clearing the va rious streets and buildings, and propose landing parties tomorrow for the same purpose unless you expressly do not desire 1t. I think a great deal may be done in the way of assistance to prt- Vate individuals without interfering with the forces of yourself and the government officials As the only ob- iect of my being here is to render such assistance as I can, I trust you will justify me in this matter for the cause of common humanity
 1T had a patrol of six men ashore to-day to guard and secure the ar- chives of the United States consulate, together with a party of ten clearing away wreckage. The party after fin- ishing it's work at the consulate assist ed a working party to catch thieves, recovering from them a safe taken from a jewelry store, valued at $5,0O0 From this I judge that the police sur- veillance of the city is inadequate for the protection of private property.
 "Actuated by the same motive, name- ly, common humanity, I shall direct the medical officers of my squadron to make all efforts to aid cases of dis tress, which perhaps do not come un- der the observation of your medical officers.
 q shall have pleasure in meeting you at the hour appointed, 10 a. m., at headquarters house.
 q trust you approve of my action in this matter.
 ''Your obedient servant,
 "C. M. Davis,
 'Rear Admiral" :" Governor swettenham responded Fri day as follows:
 Dear Admiral-Thanks very much for your letter, your kind call and all the assistance given or offered us. While I most heartily appreciate the very generous offer of assistance, feel 1t my duty to ask you to re-embark the working party and all parties which your kindness prompted you to land
 If, in consideration of the American vice-consuTs assiduous attentions to his lainily at his country house, the Amer