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THE A'J.'liaJNTA GEORGIAN, k)Ai i. it is A1, L/LL Lwliuo l*i, Jew ON THE LEFT 18 A PICTURE OF COLONEL HENRY I. KOWA LSKY, CHIEF LOBBYIST FOR KINO LEOPOLD OF BELGIUM. ON THE RIGF ASSOCIATED WITH KOWALSKY IN AN AGREEMENT DRAWN UP BY THE BELGIUM GOVERNMENT. THE LETTERS OF COLONEL KOWALSKY AMAZEMENT A8 FURNISHING ALL PROOF OF THE EXISTENCE OF THE POWERFUL LOBBY, THE CENTER OF WHICH WAS THE BELGIAN LF BY BARON MONCHEUR. Stockholm, December 15.—The condi tion of King Occur Is, somewhat Im proved today, hie majesty having ob tained (even houra' aound aleep which gt'putly revived him. Bulletlna iaaued title morning are of a more hopeful CARDINAL GIBBONS IS STRONGLY DENOUNCED FOR DEFENDING KING LEOPOLD OF BELGIUM Congressmen Tell Why They Wanted Pay Raised. shlngrton, Dec. 15.—A lively debate preceded the defeat In the house of the mea.'Ute to Increase the pay of con- gre.^men. Immediately nft« r the’legislative bill had been reported to the house, Mr. Littaur introduced u resolution rais in? the salaries of the speaker and p president to $12,000 He said that »ry *»ne recognized the dignity of the dti"n «*f the .speaker. ,Ir. Underwood said he was opposed increase for legislative and execu t officials ail along tlie line. Gaines Had Heard Him. Did you not get up in this house e awhile.ago and ask for an in use for judges?" asked John Wes- (}ainc«. I don’t know whether I did or not,” raid Mr. Underwood. Weil I know, for I heard you say it. id like to ask the gentleman whether inks any Judge is better than he ■r \r r. Underwood thought they were »*r. but .Mr. Gaines replied, while immhers iHumdcd their desks, that over saw a judge who was any bet han lie Is. Littaur Offers Amendment. r. Li tutu r then offered his amend mfnt increasing the pay of the mem f congress. It provided that the • sffould become effective March Mr. Butler moved to change the date to March 4. 1909, but at this were murmurs of disc ontent. Mr. Underwood made a bid for unpopu larity by opposing the increase, sug Knifing that the governor of Alabama no more than |5,«00 a year., mu In lavor of this Increase," said Clark, of Florida. "I see around men who are leaving because <the pensatfon here Is Inadequate to maintain themselves. They go rather than face poverty for their children and for themselves In their old age. from a district that Is In favor f decent pay. And every member on tills ilonr admits, In private conversa- n. tiiat he is In favor of It, but can't c for It. Can’t Bring Their Families. Many members can’t bring their families here on the salary they re- 1 tell yon 1 would not accept a natorshlp If 1 had to remain away my family six months of the year. Many of the members here are voting arainst this ineasute and hoping to G'»d It will pass.’’ The applause at the sally was up- r<>arloiis and there were shouts of "Go nnl Go on!” Mr. Clark "went on" to say he hoped the members would have the courage to put themselves on record In favor of what they believed to be right. "Why wait until 1909?” asked Mr. Simms. "We shall have a Democratic president then and the cost of living will he so much cheaper that we shall not need an Increase.” II«* sold the speaker's Increase has been Axed for 1907 and wanted .to know why the members should not get theirs the ID BE TRIED ResponsibilityFor Riot of Negro Troops To Be Fixed. Attack Made by Preacher From v London. CHARGES MODIFIED LATER IN SPEECH Cardinal Gibbous Says That King Punished Offenders When Told of Atroc ities. Who Will B. Speaker? "How do we know whether the pres ent speaker will be speaker In 1907?" asked Mr. Mann. oh, that’s the'greatest Joke 1 ever heard of," declared Mr. Simms, who Is an ardent Tennessee Democrat. "Of course he’ll *be speaker.” Then John Wesley Gaines, who intro- dtired a bill the other day providing for Just such an Increase ns was contained in ihe amendment, arose. There were trios of "Speech! Speech!’ thumping on desks and great applause. "For years,” he said, "our salaries have not been commensurate with the duties of every-day life. I know that 1 am worth more than $5,000 a year.” Tillman Has to Lscture. After the laughter had subsided, he continued: "George Washington asked that $25,- ooo be voted Into his own pocket. Are greater than the ’Father of his Uountry?’ It took a long time for the merriment over this gibe to quiet down. Jhr-n it did Mr. Gaines said Senator Tillman had told him the day before that if he had to mnaln In congress an 'l b'*d to live on his salary, and could n-?t lecture, he would starve, because hf " could not take care of his family. "'Veil, who would have Senator Tfll- r ? {in starveV* asked Mr. Simms, an<^ thpio was more pounding. Baltimore. Md.. Dec. 16.—The Hev. Dr. H. Gratton Guinness, of London, founder and president of the London Institute for the Training of Mission aries, and one of the leaders of the Congo reform movement, made an at tack upon Cardinal Gibbons In an ad dress at Brown Memorial Presbyte rian church on "Congo Atrocities.” After declaring that King Leopold was having thousands of natives slaughtered annually In order that he might become more wealthy by the rubber Industry, Dr. Guinness created a sensation by saying: Othsr Pastors Protest. "The United States and Britain long ere this would have gotten together and put an end to the atrocities In the Congo, but for one man In this coun try. The strong hand thnt has been keeping this thing going Is none other than that of Cardinal Gibbons That Is the hand that supported Leopold In the Congo.” As soon os he recovered from hls a* tonlshment, Hev. J. T. Stone, pastor of the church, protested against the ut terance quoted, as did a, minister of an other denomination who was present The former suggested that Dr. Guin ness meant to Intimate that the cardi nal was acting upon Improper Informa tion and the speaker would not seek to convey the Impression that, did he know the facts, the cardinal’s attitude would be the same. Cardinal Brands Statement. To this correction Mr. Guinness final* Iy assented, saying that ft was hfa opinion that Cardinal Gibbons, who was a champion of the king of the Belgians, did not know the truth and was misinformed on the subject The cardinal received information »nl> from Brussels and was not permitted to have the Information that would cause him to take action other than that he has. Cardinal Gibbons, when to) of the statement by Dr. Guinness, saiu It was not true that he was not Informed upon the subject and added that it was more than likely that ha knew far more than Dr. Guinness did. Says King Took Action. The cardinal also said It was true that there had been a number of atroc ities in the Congo, that that countr> was one of great area, but that King Leopold was doing all he possibly could to chock the atrocities and to preserve peace. He said the conditions at one time were such that the Catholic mis sionaries complained, but that when the complaint was presented to the king the matter was Investigated and the conditions were speedily changed. in conclusion he said: "I consider the agitation due to two things—the desire of a certain nation or nntlnns to grab It and to religious prejudice.” The cardinal Intimated that he would make further reply within a few days. MONTANA LA iINCHED; BIG CRUISER TAKES v PLACE IN U. S. NA VY Washington. Dec. l5.-*-At least two. and possibly all. of the white commis sioned officers of the TWenty-flfth In fantry. who were on duty In connection with the negro regiment at the time of the rioting In Brownsville, Texas, last August, are to be courtmartlaled. . By direction of the president, the sec retary of war has ordered the trial by a apeclal court of Major Charles W. Penrose, In command of the First bat talion, and Captain Edgar A. Macklln, of Company C, that battalion. Othsr Cases Are Ekpeeted. It waa remnred today that when theae caaes are well under way charge# also may be formally made against the of ficers held responsible for ths conduct of the members of Company B, First battalion, and Company D of the Sec ond battalion. The trial Is ordered under the sixty- second article of war. on the ground tbat the officers failed In their duty to prevent and suppreaa the riot. It appears certain that If either of theae two officer# are found guilty all of the othera on duty with these two battalion# at Brownsville at the time will be brought before a military court. May Retclnd His Ordsr. The requests for an Investigation of the responsibility of the commissioned officers point out that they should have known that such a large number aa fully a score of soldlere had left the reservation with their rllles, and that they ehould have known the feeling that existed between the negroes and the people of Brownsville. While the ordering of the courtmar- tlal la the latest development In the case, the feeling Is developing In the war department and nt (he capitol that the president will cither amend or withdraw hls order dishonorably dla- charglng the three companies and for ever barring them from the government service In whatever capacity. In order that any of those who can prove them selves Innocent may re-tnllst. KING OF SWEDEN IS Christened by Miss Minnie Conrad at Newport News. MONTANA PEOPLE WITNESS EVENT The Philosophy of Life consists in the enjoy ment of such pleas ures as our means per mit, The possession of a nice Carriage, Horse and Harness only involves a small outlay, affording de lightful recreation to your family and friends. In view of the limited expense and long life of a good vehicle, the investment is a moSt desirable and satisfactory one. Prices to please any person. “EVERYBODY KNOWS” E. D, CRANE & CO. Front New Depot. Satisfaction With Every Transaction. Old Clothes Dyed to Look Like New by Tom Weaver. 93 Peachtree St. HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES VIA CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAIL WAY. Fare nnd one-third, plus 25 cents, round trip, minimum rate 50 cent.. Ticket# on sale December 20 to Inclusive; December 30 and 31, 1901, nnd January 1, 1307; final limit Jan uary ?, 1907. For further Information apply to W. H. FOGO, ' District Pssssngsr AgtnL Distinguished Company, With Navy and Army Officials Attend Ceremony. Annexation Question in Courts. Mpeclul to The fjeorglan. Rome, Ga., Dec. 15.—The question of annexation la agitating the minds it the Fast Romans just at this time. At an election held some time back the annexationists won by the small margin of one vote, but the opposition not satisfied with the result took the the matter Into the courts, and there It has remained. JUOGELOGANBLECKLEY VERY MUCH IMPROVED Judge Logan E. Bleckley has ao far recovered from hla recent aevere illness aa to be able to sit up a while Satur day. Logan Bleckley, deputy clerk of the supreme court, had a long distance telephone message from Clarkesville Saturday morning, bringing this cheer ing newa from hls venerable father. If Judge Bleckley continues to Im prove a a rapidly aa he gives promise of doing, he will be able to get about within a short time. Hls friends all over Georgia will rejoice In the good newa. Special to The Georgian. Newport News, Va., Dec. 15.—The armored cruiser Montana was launch ed today at the yards of the Newport News .Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Com pany In the presence of distinguished guests from the state for which the vessel Is named and a number of navy and army officials. As the big hulk left the ways and took her maiden plunge in the rippling waves of the James river, Miss Minnie Conrad, of Great Falls, raised the berlbboned bottle of champagne and dashed It against the receding wall of steel, exclaiming, ”1 christen thee Montana.” As the Montana glided Into the river, there was a great cheer from the spec tators, the bond played “The Star- Hpangled Banner," and the steam whis tles In the shipbuilding plant nnd on the vessels In the harbor gave the new defender of the flag a loud and enthu siastic welcome. Of 14,500 tons dleplarement, the M*»n. tana will be one of the most powerful cruisers constructed. In nearly every detail she Is a sister ship to the Ten nessee and the Washington, the two crack cruisers that were selected to eseort President Roosevelt on hls re cent trip to Panama. The Montana’s length on water line Is 502 feet; breadth at load water line, 2 feet 10 1-2 Inches; mean draught on trial displacement, 25 feet; mean draught at maximum load, 27 feet; coal bunker capacity, 2,000 tons. The steaming radius at 10 knots will be 0,500 knots; steaming radius at full speed, about 3,loo knots. The armor plate protection ranges from nine Inches for the turrets to five STEP UP A NOTCH INTO NEW PLACES As was expected by officials In local "road circles, John Culp. II. Ack- ert, Thomas C. Powell nnd H. B. Spen. ccr were raised one grade jach in rank In the executive family of the Houthern system, as has been announced by the director^ statement. They still retain chargo of their respective departments. Fairfax Harrison, formerly assistant to the late Samuel Spencer, was made sixth vice president to All the vacancy caused by the promotions, and will be an assistant to President Finley In matters relating to the treasury and accounting departments. Alexander U, Andrews remains flrst vice president, with headquarters at Raleigh, N. (! H. B. Spencer, son of Samuel Spei cer, now fifth vice president, will l,„ In charge of the purchasing and general construction departments, with offices at Washington. T. C. Powell, now fourth vice president, will remain In charge of the St. Loula-Loulsvllle lines, with headquarters In Ht. Louis. Third Vice President Arkert will retain charge of the operating department and will have Immediate rontrol of lines east and south of Harrlinun Junction. Charcoal Kills Bad Breath Disagreeable Odor Arising From Indigestion or From Any Habit or Indulgence, Can Be In stantly Stopped. DRANK CARBOLIC ACID) DIED FROM EFFECTS, MI8S MINNIE CONRAD. She ehristened ths U. 8. armored cruiser Montana at Newport Nswa today. Right Living i# Bright Living Grape-Nuts FOOD leu in the sunshine. “There’s a Reason.” Inches for the belt. The cruiser will have a very heavy armament. The main battery will con sist of four 10-Inch brccch-loadlng rifles, 45 caliber In length; sixteen 6- Inch rapid-fire, 50 caliber in length. The secondary battety will havo twen ty-three 3-Inch rapid-fire guns, twelve 3-pounder automatic ami two 1-pound er rapid-fire guns, two 3-Inch field pieces, two machine guns of 30 caliber, and six autnmutlc guns of 30 caliber. The ammunition anil ahcll rooms win be so arranged that one-half the total supply of ammunition will be carried at each end of the s'.ilp. The propelling engines will be of Ihe vertical, twin-screw, four-cylinder, triple-expansion type of Special to Tjie Georgian. Athena, (la., Dec. 15.—Mrs. T. Daniel, whose home was near Hoscli- ton. Is dead from tho effectn of drink ing carbolic arid with aulrldal Intent No enuse Is given for the rash deed. Hhe was a young married woman ami leaves a husband and several children 8he wns well known and of a promi nent family, liked by all and pretty. GEORGIA GATLING GUN HAS GONE ASTRAY. fipertnl to The Georgian. Macon, Ga., Dec. 15.—The Oatllng gun, which was shipped by the state December 3 from Favannah for Ma con, to be used by the Second Georgia regiment, has never arrived, and Colo nel Walter A. Harris has sent out tracers all over the country In search of It. The gun has evidently been side tracked somewhere. The local author. Hies are very anxious to gel It. When it doe* arrive It will be turned over to one of the Macon companies. Trees Cut From Streets, Special to The Georgian. Rome. Ga.. Dec. 16.—The cutting down of alt the trees In the business section of the city here has added much to the appearance of the streets. 8tsamsr It Safs. Duluth, Minn.. Dec. 15.—The steamer Manlsteue. which was believed to have been sunk, Is safe. Indicated horse power of 33,000. 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