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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
JAPANESE CABINET
 HOLDS SESSION Believed Chinese Situation
 Was Discussed SECRECY MAINTAINED Neither Japan Nor Great Britain Have Any Intention of Intervein-
 ing-Feeling in Tokio
 Favors the Rebels

TolSio, December 25.-A conference of members Of the Japanese cabinet, al which many of the elder statesmen, in- cluding Prince Katsura, the ex-premier, were invited to assist, was held there Sunday. The strictest secrecy has been maintained regarding the subjects of dis eussion, but it is generally believed that the latest developments of the situation
 in China were under consideration. Il
 is understood that the conference reached the conclusion that the adoption of re- publican form of government by China was apparently inevitable.
 Information from reliable source has reached here that the revolutionaries in China continue to insist firmly on a re- public, and that the peace negotiations now proceeding at Shanghai will result in a rupture unless the imperial authorities in Picking should yield to their demands in this respect
 Most of the powers apparently are rec onciled to their inevitable tendency of the situation Neither Japan nor Great Britain has any intention of intervening in any way in China. much less of im- posing any new form of government on that country
 The general feeling here is that the only alternative for the present situation Is for the representatives of the imperial government in Picking to yield.
 Major General Shiba, who was in com mand of the Japanese troops in Picking at the time of the Boxer rising in 1900, left Shmonozki, the fortified naval city in the southwest of Hondo, Japan, for 1ol1io in response to an official summons received by him from headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
BOYS OF THE NAVY
 APPRECIATED AID Surprised Those Who Con- tributed to Y. M. c. A. RECIPIENTS PLEASED Rockefeller Presented With a Hand Embroidered Table Cover, While
 French Clock Goes to Miss
 Helen Gould
RECIPIENTS PLEASED

New York, Decembe CT 25.-The boys of the navy surprised John D. Rockefeller, Mrs. Russel Sage and Miss Helen Could with Christmas presents today in appreciation of the help they had given to the Young Mems Christian associa- tion in the navy.
 committee of four bluejackets from ships which make their home port Nor folk, Va. came here with handsome table cover which the sailors themselves had embroidered working out the va rious naval emblems with great skill, and presented it to MT. Rockefeller while he was dining with his family at his town house today.
 The retired oil magnate told the boys he was made very happy with the re- membrance. The boys in turn told him how much the naval Y Young Mems Chris tian association at Norfolk for which Mir Rockefeller had furnished the funds, was appreciated The commit tee was made up of R. Winger of the New Hampshire, A. J. Collins of the Louisiana, R. J. Miller of the South Carolina and John Edmier of the Ver- mont.
 Two other sailors, M. Herwig and A. Atkinson of the battleship Delaware, made presents of fine French clock to Miss Gould and two dozen American beauty roses to Mrs. Sage in behalf of the Young Mems Christian association of Brooklyn, the establishment and extension of which was made possible by their gifts. Herwig and Adamson reported that both Mrs. Sage and Miss Gould were much pleased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
FRIENDS DID NOT
 FORGET R|CHESON Flowers Decked Cell Where
 He Is Convalescing EATS PRISON DINNER Has so Far Recovered Liquid Diet Is Changed to Solid Food-Making
 Rapid Progress Toward
 an Early Recovery
EATS PRISON DINNER

Boston, December 25.--The Rev. c. ". T. Richeson, accused of the murder or Avis Linnell. was not forgotten by friends today Flowers decked his cell in the jail where he is convalescing from his self inflicted wounds and he received mum ber of Christmas presents His dinner, however. vas the prison order, il was said, although it had been understood that some of the clergymans former par shioners would provide the holiday meal. Persons who called at the jail were in- formed that he had about the same food afforded the other prisoners.
 Richeson has so far recovered that his liquid diet has been changed to one of more solid food.
 During the forenoon pr. Lothrop visited the clergyman and upon leaving reported that his patient was making a good re- covery, and before the end of this week would be practically well. William A.. Morse also called on his client, but re- fused to comment on the case. There have been persistent rumors Of a post ponement of the trial but lcertifcation has been impossible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
TROLLEY CAR FALLS
 ! INTO SCHUYLKILL

Pottsvlle, Pa. December 2o.A trolley ear carrying B persons plunged off a bridge across the Schlyikill river 20 feet tonight. The injured were brought to the iPottsville hospital but how many are seriously hurt it is impossible to say.
 It is said that none had died The ,officials say not one of the passengers escaped injury.
 The only thing that prevented instant death to the majority of the passengers is tie fact that the river is low near the bridge It Is believed the accident uas caused by a broken rail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
5OO PE:RS|ANS ARE
 | SLAIN BY RUSSIANS
Massacre Continues Though Not Slightest Proyoca-
 tiOn Given

London, December 25.-A massacre has been going on in Resht since Saturday, according tc official Persian telegrans received in London today. These state that on Saturday 300 Pefsians were killed by the Russians. many of them women and children The people, it is said, have been exhorted not to fight and not to give the slightest provocation, but the massa- ere still continues.
 Resht is the capital of the province of Ghilan and has 10000 inhabitants. The government house has been bombarded and many government officials and police killed Many private houses have been demolished.
 According to other dispatches, the Rus sians killed four unarmed Mohammedans in the Armenian quarter of Tabriz during the fighting in that city.
 's1he people of Persia, says one dis patch, "are stupefied at the attitude of Russia, especially as these outrages have followed immediately upon the acceptance by Persia of the second Russian ultima tum and when Persia has shown every desire and disposition to conciliate Rus sia and establish friendly relations"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
He Gives Up While Riding Alone in Linares on
 Christmas Day
WILL PROBABLY BE
 TAKEN TO CAPITAL
Asks for Himself No Guarantees But Pleads for Mercy for Followers. Admits Dream of Another
 Revolution Over

Mexico city, December 25.--Generai Reves will be tried for the crime or sedition before a military court. He will be given every guarantee of justice that the constitution affords. The judge before whom he will appear Will pc chosen with a view to securing an iih- partial magistrate and one that pears him no personal enmity.
 His followers who lay down their arms will be treated in like manner while those who do not surrender nn- conditionally will be hunted down re- lentlessly. ..,
 These were declarations made by President Madero to a representative of the Associated Press at Chaupaltie tonieht. The surrender of Reyes said +bo nresident was a surprise to himself and his ministers They had expected that he would be able to find some iew followers, but his declaration that not one person had been willing to expose his cause'' was even more than they, al ways apparently confident of the uiti- mate failure of his effort had antici- pated.
 The absoluteness of his failure, the president pointed out. should be les son to any others who might contem- plate heading a revolutionary party. with Reyes out of the way we VIII soon have country absolutely at peace,Y he said.
 General of Division Pezo will prob ably be selected to preside over the trial of Reyes.
 Linares, N L.. Mexico, December 25.-- With none of his arrogance left Gen. Bernardo Reyes, once considered the greatest of his country's military men, tonight is huddled in a chair in the lit tie room that served as the headquar- ters of the towns small garrison, and admits his defeat.
 Riding aloneeinto Lipares today, the { gray haired rebel voluntarily surrend- , cred to Lieut.. PIacido Rodriguez, com 2 1nande of. S,25 ru u ral es, the sole military telegraph a formaI capitulation to Gen Geronimo Trevino, commander of the third military zone at Monterey; and to Treyino, long regarded as ReNes'. per- sonal foe he frankly admitted that his dream of another successful revolution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
WORKING FOR GREAT PEABODY MEMORIAL Trustees Desire S1,OOO,OOO
 for College at Nashville
 FRIENDS APPEALED TO
Institution Is to Be for Higher Edu- cation of Teachers Throughout the South-Such College Is
 South's Greatest Need

l New York, December 25.--An appeal | to friends of education in America fo' s1, ,OoO, ,ooO to make the George Peabe Q college for teachers at Nashville, great final memorial to MT. Pc . ooS beneficent service to thu sou , 2 ds 1 the educational crown of tn 4n of schools now established in t sec ton, Is made in lengthy statement from the trustees of the Peabody educa- l tion fund issued tonight
 l The trustees give notice of having voted to close the trust in pursuance of the permission given them by the
 founder. after having distributed mil lions in building up state systems of public schools, aiding the development 1 of rural schools and establishing de- partments n~the state universities. Since 1s75,' the statement con continues, "the Peabody fund has aided l in maintaining the Peabody Normal col l lege at Nashville, Tenn as the central and leading normal school of the south. | In closing the trust, the trustees have 1 undertaken to found as a successor to l this the George Peabody College for l Teachers"
 The statement goes on to explain that this institution is to be for the l higher education of teachers through out the south.
 To this end the trustees have given sum of $1,000,000 concurrent with gifts by Tennessee. Davidson county, and Nashville, amounting to s550,000, and 16 acres of land with buildings by the University of Nashville. In the final dissolution of the Peabody fund, the trustees have offered to endow the col- lege with an additional S500,000, pro- vided that within two years from No vember l, 1911, the college raises $1, COG, ,000
 "All experts on the subject" the statement continues. know that such a college is the greatest crying need of the south today The southern states, with a courage and self-sacrifice, rarely if ever equalled, are devoting every year from 35 to 40 per cent of the amount raised by taxation to the educa- tion of both races, wisely recognizing that this is their best hope for the fu- ture. But these sums must go to the
 public schools and state institutions.
 Much as this central teachers college Is needed to do a work which no state in stitution can do, the states are barred by constitutional limitation from con tributing to it's maintenance."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
PATTERSON ON THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK Declares, in His Opinion, Neither Taft or RoOse-
 welt Can Be Elected

Atlanta, December Eff Roosevelt is put in the White House in 1912, We will never get him out again except feet first
 This was the statement of Col Henry Watterson, editor of the Louisville Courier-J Journal, in commenting on the republican situation throughout the country.
 Mr. Watterson expressed the belief that the long looked for change of par ties was at hand, but he has not de- clared his choice for the democratic nomination.
 Colonel Watterson declared that in his opinion the republicans could not elect either Roosevelt or Taft and said the election of the former President, abrogating the third term tradition, would be a step toward absolutism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
CARDINAL FARLEY
 CELEBRATES MASS In Titular Capacity in Sanc- to Maria Sopra Minerva AMERICANS PRESENT Great Success Attended Christmas Dinner Festivities at American
 COllege-Farley to Give
 Farewell Dinner
AMERICANS PRESENT

Rome December 25.-Pontifical mass was celebrated today by Cardinal Farley in his titular capacity in Santa Maria So- pra Minerva. The church was crowded with worshippers, the congregation com prising many noted personages among the clergy and laity of Rome The monks of the Dominicans who are in chargesofs the church, clad in their white robes added picturesqueness to the scene. All of the professors and students of the American college, many American residents and visitors, and the suite of Cardinal Farley were present.
 Great success attended the Christmas dinner festivities held today at the Amer ican college, at which 165 covers were laid. Cardinals Farley and O'Connell were re- ceived at the entrance to the college by the rector Monsignor T. F. Kennedy, the vice rector, Monsignor c. A. OHern, the spiritual director, Monsignor B. Mahoney and all the students.
 There was an enthusiastic welcome when the two cardinals entered the edi- flee which was gay with American flow CTS and pictures of the Pope. of various American bishops and former rectors.
 Among those present was Monsignor T. J. Shan rector of the Catholic Uni versity of America at Washington.
 The dinner concluded with toasts and speeches. There was also singing by stu dents of the American college who consti- ute one of the best choirs in Rome.
 Great preparations are being made for a grand farewell dinner of many covers which Cardinal Farley is to give on Wednesday, which is to be given in the honor of all the cardinals at the local Catholic club and the visiting laity. Mon signor Seton, formerly of New York; Monsignor Montagni formerly secretary of the papal nunciature at Paris, and Father Brandt, editor of the Jesuit Organ Civilita Catholic have accepted invita- lions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Eeyes surrenders.
 Richeson remembered
 Farley celebrates mass.
 Abercrolnbie on O'Neal's staff. Watterscn on political outlook Wu Ting Fang and pr. Sun confer. 2-Safe robbing at Soldiers Home. Christmas bright in New York; 3-Savannali river going down. Mail heavy at White House. Quinn will be chosen speaker. 4-Editorial coWment 5--Thomas Motion, Jr., mysteriously
 killed.
 Many Christmas hurts.
 Man found on Louisville and Nashville
 tracks identified.
 Christmas masses largely attended. Negro killed on Third avenue. Doctor in automobile wreck. 6--Chancellui's days are numbered. 7--Nancy takes an inventory of her
 Christmas gifts
 Social news. S-Writer held for shooting wife. 1O--W War prospects worry England H. Bo. badly burned by electric wire. 12- Negro lynched by small mob. Money taken from sacred Alamo. San Antonio receives gift.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
DREARY CHRISTMAS
 DAY FOR MORSE Breaks Down and Weeps e When Learned Taft Had
 Refused Pardon

Atlanta, December 25.-Chares w. Morse, the New York banker. spent a dreary Christmas day al Fort McPherson. where he recently was transferred from the federal prison here for observation of his physical condition.
 The banker is reported to have given way to grief for the first time today when he was informed that President Taft had refused to grant his release. By a supreme effort he mastered his emo- tions during the visit of his wife and other members of his family. Scarcely, however, had the door closed behind them when the prisoner broke down completely and wept.
 he was given only diet dinner. of which he ate very little.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
LINER ENCOUNTERS
 MANY EARTHQUAKES
The Pennsylvania Reaches 'Frsco After Rough Trip
 From Panama

San Francisco December 25.-ManS earthquakes and one or, two days 1T which she encountered unusually heavy seas featured the voyage of the Pacific mail liner Pennsylvania, which arrived in port today from Panama.
 Chief Engineer J. E. keenan was caught by huge roller that boarded the Pennsylvania off the Gulf of Te- hauntepec and was swept 100 feet along the deck, dashed against winch, and seriously bruised. N
 The earthquake zone was entered al o'clock on the morning of December IT. and the upheavals continued until 8 o'clock in the afternoon, coming al intervals of about 20 minutes. Tht Pennsylvania was off Acapulco at tls time sftss*4f a5t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
FEAST CONVERTED
 INTO A TRAGEDY

Flint, Mich, December 25.--A Christmas feast was converted into a tragedy here today when z Tuszka was accidentally shot and killed by. Frederick Matz in the presence of five companions who were watching the spreading of banquet table after the men had come from early mass at All Saints church.. Matz had volunteered to show a trick with a gun, and in attempting to break the weapon. which was believed to be empty, the weapon was discharged from the lock,
 the bullet entering the victims left lung. sMatz was arrested. but released after the Incident was investigated.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
M. B. ABERCROMB|E
 ON 0'NEAL'.S STAFF
Governor Announces Staff Successor to Bowman
 Recently Removed

Montgomery, December 25.-tSpecial.) Governor O'Neal announced today that he had appointed Judge Milo B. Aber- crombie of Tuskegee to a place of honor on his personal staff, succeeding P. G. Bowman of Jefferson county, who was removed from the honor and from the tax commissionership of Jefferson coun- ty several months ago. Colonel Aber- crombie is an ardent admirer of Gov ernor O'Neal and is one of the state best known citizens. He is probate judge of Macon county.
 The governor has not yet arrived at any conclusion relative to the tax com missionership of Jefferson county. He spent the day quietly in his mansion with Mrs. O'Neal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
ITALIANS PUT UP
 A HARD FIGHT

London, December 26.-The Malta correspondent of the Chronicle sends a letter received from Tripoli describing the recent surprise attack by 16,00o Arabs with artillery at Ainszara. The attack was so fierce that the Italians were able to repulse the enemy only after six hours of hard fighting, dur ing which they repeated requests for endorsements.
 Reports say another attack is ex- pected. No serious fighting has oc- cured in the past few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
No Elections

London, December 26.-The Times Teheran correspondent understands that no elections will be held but that the regent and cabinet will conduct the administration, supported by the pres ence of the Russian troops at Kasgin, where they are within telephone call of the capital.
 The acting governor of Tabriz re- ports that it is impossible to negotiate with the Russians who are sweeping the streets with artillery and refuse to accept truce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
BURRE[L GRANTED
 STAY OF ARREST

s Oklahoma City, Okla. December 25.-- Hugh A. Burrell, the Brownstown, Ind, banker, charged with embedding s19,ooo, who was last week granted a writ of ha- beas corpus, his release ordered because of q technicality, and immediately rear rested on new warrant. has been grant ed stay of arrest by Gov. Lee Cruce. pending hearing at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Burrell at present is in the hands of the sheriff.
 Burrell maintains that he is being H. legally held, and for 12 months has suc- cessfully resisted extradition. It is ex- pected that, the case will be concluded this week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
JURORS SPEND A
 QUIET CHRISTMAS

Chicago, December 25.--The jury m the case of ten Chicago meat packers on trial for alleged criminal violation of the sherman antitrust law passed Q quiet Christmas in its quarters in a downtown hotel under the eyes of two United States deputy marshals.
 Each juror received gifts from rela- lives and friends.
 When United States District Judge Carpenter reconvenes court tomorrow morning after the Christmas adjourn- ment the government will begin the presentation of it's evidence in the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
Struck With Gun

Pine Bluff Ark, December 25.-Roy Porter, negro, was brought to Pine Bluff tonight to prevent anticipated mob violence at the village of Youngs- taown, where he was arrested this aft ernoon charged with the wounding, probably fatally, Of Hal Conrod Porter, it is declared, attempted to force an entrance into the Conrod home in search Of negro servant and struck Conrod over the head with a shotgun. He was badly stabbed about the face and neck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
Preparing for Action

San Francisco, December 25.--A large revolutionary force is being concen- trated at Ranking to be used in a dem- onstration against Picking should the peace negotiations at Shanghai fall through.
 This news was received here from Shanghai today by the Chung Sai Yatpo. a Chinese newspaper, with the further information that the recent armistice was broken four days ago by the cap ture of Tai Yen Flu, the capital of Shuan Si province, by the imperials. The dispatches state the refusal of the im- perial commander to recognize the truce has increased the determination of the revolutionists to hold out for a repub- lie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
Achievements on Way

St. Petersburg, December 25.-The viceroy of Causcus has telegraphed Premier KolSovsoff that all the rein forcements dispatched by Russia De- cember 23 will arrive at Tabriz De- cember 26. The arrivals of two com panies by automobiles today is be- lieved to have improved the situation. The extent of the Russian losses is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26


 
 had come to an end, and placed himself at his disposition.
 T called upon the army, l called upon the people," telegraphed the broken general and no one responded. This attitude I regard as protest and l am resolved not to continue this war against the government l place myself at your disposition
 Pleads for Followers
 Reyes asked for himself no guaran- tees, but pleaded for mercy for the lit- tie group of men who have followed him in his wanderings to and fro throughout a large area in this state and in the state of Tamaulipas. He requested consideration for them. They yet are fugitives and will be hunted down by Trevino's men unless they, too, surrender voluntarily.
 To Reyes message, General Trevino replied that General Reyes would be kept under guard in I.inares pending instructions from the central govern ment.
 That he will be taken to the capital to answer for his offense is considered by Reyistas the natural result of his surrender. Asss
 His attempt to save his few follow CTS was refused by Trevino, who tele- graphed to Reyes that he had no au- thority to relax his campaign.
 No one was more surprised by the surrender of Reyes than the little gar risonyto whom he appeared.
 Reyes Humiliated
 Yesterday Luis Salinas, commander of a small band of volunteers engaged in the chase, surprised group of 10 or 2 men riding along the Concho river, run ming east from Burges. Only few miles from the scene of the fight. was Reyes. The conflict was brief the rebels quickly taking to their heels. Several horses and a quantity of ani- intuition fell into the hands of tile government troops, but no one was killed. It appears that the insurgent band never reunited and General Reyes, humiliated at seeing what was, in ef- feet his personal guard forced to flee at the first exchange of shots and realiz- ing that none had rushed to his sup port rode, to Linares and surrendered. Reyes was not surrounded and might have kept up a flight for many days, but without the army he had so con fidently expected to recruit, the humil- iating finish was almost inevitable.
 Last Chapter Written ! Monterey, Mexico, December 25.-Gen. deronimo Trevino. whose campaign &gainst Bernardo Reyes and his fol-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-26
Suspend River Traffic

Annoy, China. December 25-The United States Monitor Monterey, which has just cruise to the treaty port of Swatow, returned here this morning. The depredations of the pirates along tho West river have brought about the entire suspension of river traffic above the city os Chang Chow.