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THE MORNING NEWS. )
' -tablished ISSO. - -Incorporated 1888.-
) J. H. ESTILL, President. )
WAR ENDED FOR TWO WEEKS.
the present armistice to last
SEVENTEEN DATS.
Th' Sea Forces Included In Its
Terms—The Ambassadors of the
Power* at Athens Meet to Consider
Its Terms— Indemnity of 8,000,000
Pounds and Rectification of the
Frontier Reported Agreed on—A
Neutral Zone to Be Established Be
tween the Armies.
Athens. May 20.—An armistice to estend
ever a period of seventeen days was form
ally concluded to-day between the Turk
ish and Greek troops. It includes the
land and sea forces of both combatants.
The ambassadors of the powers met this
afternoon to consider the terms of peace.
Amiliere Cipriani, the Italian socialist
leader, who headed the first detachment
of Italian volunteers which crossed the
Greek frontier into Macedonia, and who
subsequently disbanded his followers, has
landed here. He was wounded in the
knee, m 1 lay six hours on the field ot
batik losing much blood before he was
rescued.
| London, May 21.—The Rome correspon
dent of the Daily Mail say# he learns on
unqu* ‘dionable authority that the powers
have agreed upon the chief conditions of
price r.amely, Indemnity to the amount
t f £5,(01,000 guaranteed by a control of the
Ureek customs and the rectification of the
frontier, details as to which have not yet
been settled.
The armistice agreement stipulates that
a mixed commission of officers of superior
rank shall establish a neutral zone be
iween the two armies and that no ad
vance and no flank movement shall be
permitted. It is understood that Turkey
nanls the commission to be constituted of
he foreign military attaches with the two
irmies.
Crown Prince Constantine, it is said,
a ut a personal appeal to the czar not to
illow the Greek army to be crushed by a
orce four times greater than itself and
hat as a consequence the czar insisted on
he armistice.
The numerous suggestions as to the con
ations of peace now coming from all
[uarters may be dismissed, for the most
art as unreliable.
It is probable that a majority are
prompted from Constantinople with the
i lea of sounding the powers. In all like
lihood the negotiations will be protracted.
The alacrity with which the sultan con
s' nted to an armistice at the behest of
Emperor Nicholas shows his owh desire
to stop military operations, especially as a
compliance with the request places a great
power under obligations to Turkey in the
negotiations.
Volunteer* From America.
London, May 21.—A dispatch to the
Standard (rom Athens says that 600 Greek
volunteers from America arrived there
yesterday (Thursday).
H ALLI OS THE IOiDEMNITY.
ilie Premier Says Greece Can Not
l am pi y With Turkey’s Demands.
Athens, May 20.—M. Ralli, the premier,
h the course of an interview to-day,
laid: “The indemnity which Greece will
lay to Turkey will be in proportion to
he resources of Greece and her financial
losition. The cession of territory is out
if the question. Greece cannot accept a
acidification of the strategic frontier
rdich would render easy the raiding of
iieek territory by armed bands, and
ililch would compel Greece to maintain
i numerous army in order to prevent such
recursions.
CROWN PRINCE DESERTED.
lis Efforts to Hold His Army Around
Him Prove Futile.
London, May 21.—The Times correspond
iit at Athens says: “When the crown
prince arrived at Lamia, he had been
i acttcally abandoned by his army. Col.
Mastrapas and his division had already
ft the town, directing their flight to
ward Alamana. Molono and Atalanti.
“After vainly trying to collect the rem
nants of his army at Lamia, the crown
prince, with his stafT, went to Alamana.
" here another attempt was made to rally
me fugitive troops. But this was only
tartly successful, and during the whole of
Tuesday Lamia lay deserted and at the
l mercy of the Turks, who, however, made
tio attempt to occupy it.”
T 1 It H A G It I tiIII.ING.
The .Armistice Not Idked By the Vic
torious Army,
London, May 21.—The correspondent of
the Standard at Constantinople says:
“The armistice has caused widespread
discontent among the Turkish troops In
Thessaly and Kptrus and the military
commission has ordered the most promi
nent grumblers to bo sent home under es
cort. The priests, who aro with the army,
have bi-on instructed to {ireach special
•ernioris exhorting the soldiers to be loyal
and obedient.
At Imperial order prohibits the sale
of drawings, photographs or poetry deal
ing with the war or with the exploits of
*>e commanders, the object of the prohl
hltlon being to prevent an Individual gen
eral iir<. om | nK a populnr hero.”
' l USE OF THE CHET AMS.
'••ey win Form a ljn ,eminent After
the Greeks Depart.
Ath- nu. May 20.—The former Greek con
u at (’nea. who has returned here, aaya
bit when the Greek troops have left the
o' he Cretan people will
in. ni '* fbnstltute n provisional govern
or -V , PMoMUn* Iho political union
j. retc with Greece. t
* lbi Admiral Canovaro, com
@ljc JHofnitto
mander of the Italian fleet in Cretan wa
ters, told the Cretans that If after a time
autonomy proved unsuccessful, the Cre
tan people would be free to fulfil their
own destiny.
PRESBYTERIANS OF THE SOUTH.
Semions of the General Assembly
Opened at Cliurlotte.
Charlotte, N. C„ May 20.—The 37th an
nual assembly of the general assembly of
the Southern Presbyterian church was
called to order In the First Presbyterian
church to-day. The assembly was organ
ized by the election of Rev. G. T. Goetch
lus, D. D., of Rome, Ga., as moderator,
and pra. Wiggins and A. R. Cocke as
clerks.
The religious service consisted of a ser
mon by the retiring moderator, Rev. R.
O. Mallard, who preached forcibly on the
journey of Israel through Hte wilderness.
'Dr. Mallard also spoke strongly in favor
of the continued separate existence of the
Southern General Assembly, to which
overtures for consolidation have been
made from the north.
The assembly reconvened at 4 o'clock to
hear the reports from the committees on
publication, home and foreign missions,
ministerial education and the assembly's
home and school. The reports were in
the main encouraging, except from the
last named. Scarcity of funds is crippling
the work. The reports were referred to
the standing committees to be appointed.
The ad interim committee, which has
charge of the programme for the 250th
celebration of the adoption of the church
standards, reported. It suggested that ad
dresses be made on six evenings of the
assembly, afterward changed to the read
ing of one at noon and two at night.
There are eleven addresses In all. To
night the large edifice in which the as
sembly is being held, was filled with a
distinguished gathering.
The new moderator, Dr. Goetchlus, is
proving himself worthy of the belief of
his friends that he would preside with
firmness and in every way creditable.
The assembly came to order at SMS
o’clock. “We are here to-night,” said
the moderator, “to begin the celebration
of the 250th anniversary of the Westmin
ster standards.”
Two addresses were read. The first was
on "The Social and Political Condition of
Britain at the Time, W'ith Special Refer,
ence to These Aspects of the Times That
(a) Prepared the Way for the Calling of
the Assembly', and (b) Exerted an Influ
ence On It When Called,” by Rev. Henry
A. White of Washington and Lee Uni
versity.
The other was on “The Religious Situa
tion of Britain at the Time,” by Rev.
Robert Price, D. D.
Roth Addresses were exceptionally able.
D. McPhaters of Columbia made the
closing prayer. The assembly hoids three
sessions a day—B:3o to l p. m.; 3:30 to 6
iP. m.; 8:30 to 10:30 p. m.
It Is understood that the question of
organic union will not be introduced at
this session.
SOUTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION.
Interesting Dnln Regarding It*
Work Submitted,
Norfolk, Va., May 20.—The second day’s
session of the Southeastern Tariff Asso
ciation convened in the assembly room of
Hotel Chamberlin at Old Point Comfort
this morning.
The morning session was devoted to the
appointment of committees to consider
rates and individual cas^ps.
A committee was also appointed to re
port on <he annual address of President
S. Y. Tupper.
In his address the president embodied
some highly Interesting data regarding
the work of the association. In 1893 the
territory covered by it comprised 945 towns
and cities. This year 1,726 towns and
cities are included In the scope of Us op
erations. Of saw mills and other special
risks it now has 3,047 as against 1,101 to
1893.
The subject of sprinkler protected cot
ton mills was considered at some length.
The present plan of classification is not
deemed satisfactory.
In the afternoon the members were nho
tographed in front of the Hotel Chamber
lin. The Committees worked until late
at night scheduling the vast amount of
detail to bo considered at to-morrow’s
session.
SWEARS DVR RANT IS INNOCENT.
The Pnstor of the Church Again Ac
cused of the Murder.
Montevista, Col., May 26.—William T.
Bryant, an aged Inmate of the soldiers’
home at this place, to-day made a sworn
statement to the effect that Theodore Dur
rant, who is under sentence of death for
the murder of Blanche Lamont In Eman
uel church, San Francisco, is not guilty
of the crime, but that Rev. J. G. Gibson,
pastor of the church, is the murderer. He
claims he was In the church the night of
the murder and saw Rev. J. G. Gibson
with a woman in his arms in the body
of the church going toward the south cor
ner of the church. He heard him say:
"This kills evidence."
ASSOCIATED PRESS OFFICERS.
Victor I*. Lu*v*n of Chicago llr.
Elected PrcNirirnt.
Chicago, May 20.—The board of directors
of the Associated Press met to-day and
elected the following officers:
President—Victor F. Lawson of the Chi
cago Bally News and Chicago Record.
First Vice President—Horace White of
the New York Evening Post.
Second Vice President—Hoke Smith of
the Atlanta Journal.
Secretary—Melville E. Slone.
Assistant Secretary—Charles 8. Diehl.
IIIt) HONDO It HABNUKRB.
The Cuban* Lo*e n Llcntrnunt Colo
nel Near Morale*.
Havana. May 20—The town of Rio Hon
da has surrendered to the Spanish.
During a skirmish near Morales, Havana
province, the Insurgent lieutenant colo
nel, Pancho, chief of staff of Gen. Cas
tillo, was killed.
Tlie authorities have liberated William
Randolph, an American.
Spain In Inerrgse Her Army.
Madrid, May 20.—Gen. I>e Axearrnga,
minister of war, has Introduced a bill into
the Cortex, providing for an Increase of
tli* army in Sputa to 100,0110 men.
SENATE GIVES SPAIN A SLAP.
CUBAN BELLIGERENCY RESOLU
TION PASSED.
I
The Vote 41 to 14—Tlie Affirmative
Vote Cast ly Eighteen Republi
can*. Nineteen Democrat* anil
Four Populists—Twelve Republi
can* and Two Democrat* Vote
Against tlie Resolution—Senator
Hale** Attempt to Have the Reso
lution Referred to the Committee
on Foreign Relntion* Defeated.
Washington, May 20. After a long end
exciting debate, the joint resolution recog
nizing the existence of a state of war in
Cuba, and declaring that strict neutrality
shall be maintained by the United States,
passed the Senate by the vote of 41 to 14
at a late hour this afternoon. The an
nouncement of the vote was received with
tumultuous applause, which drew from
Senator Hawley an emphatic protest
against “mob demonstration.”
The resolution, as passed, Is as follows:
“Resolved, etc., That a condition of pub
lic war exists between the government of
Spain and the government proclaimed and
for some time maintained by force of
arms by the people of Cuba, and that the
United States of America shall maintain
a strict neutrality between the contend
ing parties, according to each all the
rights of belligerents in the ports and
territories of the United States.”
The vote on the final passage of the
resolution was as follows:
Yeas—Messrs. Bacon, Baker, Bate,
Barry, Butler, Carter, Chandler, Chilton,
Clark, Clay, Cockrell, Cullom, Davis, Du
boe, Foraker, Gallinger, Gorman, Hans
brough, Harris of Kansas, Heitfelt, Jones
of Arkansas, Jones, of Nevada, Lindsay,
Mcßride, Mantle, Mason, Mills, Morgan,
Nelson, Pasco, Pettigrew, Pettus, Pritch
ard, Rawlings, Shoup, Stewart, Thurston,
Tillman, Turner, Turpie and Walthall.—4l.
Nays—Messrs. Allison, Burrows, Caffery,
Fairbanks, Gear, Hale, Hanna, Hawley,
Hoar, Spooner, Wellington, Wctmore,
White and Wilson.—l 4.
An analyasis of the vote shows that the
affirmative was cast by 18 republicans and
19 democrats and four populists, and the
negative by 12 republicans and two demo
crats.
Prior to the final vote, the motion of
Senator Hale to refer the resolution to the
committee on foreign relations was tabled
—yeas, 34. nays, 14.
Mr. Fairbanks of Indiana then proposed
a substitute providing that the President
extend the good offices of the United
States to Spain toward securing an end
to the conflict and the ultimate independ
ence of the island. This, too, was tabled—
years, 36; nays, 16.
Then followed the adoption of the orig
inal resolution.
The voting occurerd after an exciting de
bate participated in by Senators Thurston
of Nebraska, Elkins of West Virginia,
White of California. Fairbanks of Indiana.
Hale of Maine, Spooner of Wisconsin, and
Gorman of Maryland.
Mr. Thurston, who presided over the re
publican national convention at St. Louis,
recalled the stirring scene when that con
vention enthusiastically Inserted a Cuban
plank in the platform, and declared that
this resolution was in partial fulfillment of
that pledge. Messrs. Elkins and White
urged a conservatiev course and an In
quiry by a committee.
Then came the first vote—that on the
Hale motion to refer. It was a test of
strength, and the defeat of the motion as
sured the passage of the resolution.
Mr. Fairbanks tried to stem the. tide by
offering a compromise proposition some
what on the lines of the Cuban plank
adopted at St. Louis, but it met the same
fate as the other motion.
This brought Mr. Hale forward for a
final protest. He spoke with Intense earn
estness and feeling, and with a trace of
bitterness in his words. He declared that
the elements opposed to the administra
tion, democrats and populists, had furn
ished the bulk of the vote in favor of the
resolution, and that the foreign policy of
the administration was thus to be dictat
ed by its opponents. He expressed the
fear, also, that the resolution would lead
to war with Spain.
Mr. Spooner added his protest against
it tying the hands of the administration.
Mr. Morgan closed the debate, resenting
the suggestion that party lines were
drawn on the resolution, and asserting
that the administration should have dis
patched a war vessel to Cuba to protect
our officials on the island.
The final vote was then taken, and the
Senate adjourned until next Monday.
The Cuban resolution came up unex
pectedly at 1:30 o’clock, when Senator
Morgan asked that it be considered with
out waiting for Its formal presentation,
at 2 o’clock.
This was agreed to, and Mr. Thurston
of Nebraska addressed lhe Senate. He
spoke of the bloody contests which had
raged during the last two years. There
was ample information as to Its extent
from American correspondents, who had
written their dispatches on the field of
battle, from the reports which filled the
rds of the Senate, and In the archives
of tho state department. Every man In
the United State* ought to pray for action
on this question, and If any senator was
not sufficiently Informed, Mr. Thurston
commended him to the consideration of
his constltutem*
"Peace in Cuba,” exclaimed the sena
tor. “If there Is peace In Cuba It Is the
devastated field*. Peace In Cuba! If
there la peace In Cuba It Is the peace of
the desolated homes. If there I* peace In
Cuba, It I* the peace of ravished women
and atarving children, and the paens of
this peace are sung by the uncoffined
dead.”
“I am a party man of the ultra type.”
proceeded Mr. Thurston, "but over and
above my duty to my party Is that to my
country, to humanity and to God. and I
would be unworthy of my great party if I
shaped my course on this resolution
through party considerations.
"No republican can afford to vote
against the resolution, because It was In
troduced by the senator from Alabama. *•
Mr. Mprgan quickly disclaimed personal
authorship for the resolution, saying It
was but a copy of one offered In the
Senate by Mr. Sherman, now the first man
In the republican party, next to the
.■•resident and Vice President, It was,
• hereforc, essentially republican In Its or-
Itln.
Referring to the right of search which
* uuid follow recognition of belligerency.
SAVANNAH, GA., FRIDAY, MAY 21, 1897.
Mr. Thurston said there could be no prov
ocation to war If the search was con
ducted in accordance with International
law. but if the search was conducted by
Spain or any other power without respect
to International law "there ought to lie
war by the United States of America, and
war shall come to maintain the honor of
the nation.”
Mr. Thurston insisted that it was time
this government by its action gave the
Cuban causes a proper position before the
world, the right to carry their flag on land
and sea, the right to stand beside Spain
in the money markets of the world, tho
right to struggle in an honorable way.
The senator closed as follows: "These
things the United States of America can
constitutionally and lawfully do. Let us
do it now. Let us dispatch the mightiest
battleship of the United States to Cuba.
Let us station her in the harbor of Ha
vana. There her frowning guns may dis
turb the spirit of tyranny by night and by
day; her shining spars may cheer the
hearts of those who are struggling to be
free.”
Mr. Elkins of West Virginia followed In
a speech urging that the Senate should
not act precipitately, but should await
the Inquiries* now being made by the offi
cials of the government. He insisted that
there was nothing before tli® Senate to
warrant action at this time. There was
no Cuban government to recognize, be as
serted.
What was tlie postoffloe address of Its
president If the recognition was to be sent
to him, asked Mr. Elkins. It would have
to be delivered by Gen. Miles with the
army behind him, asserted the senator.
He derided the statements of Mr. Mason
that Cuban babies were taxed at birth and
Cuban brides at the altar. What become,s
of the grown people, he asked sarcasti
cally.
"Very few of them grow up," answered
Mr. Mason amid laughter.
Mr. Elkins went on to say that the pos
sibilities of war were being treated very
lightly. He added: "Spain can declare
war and not fire a gun and It will cost
this nation I500,000,c00.”’
The senator urged that the President
was as patriotic and as zealous to protect
our interests as any senator. Why, he
asked, should this Senate seek to coerce
the President to action and place him in
a false position?
Mr. White of California oppoei T the res
olution and was led into several lively and
amusing exchanges with Mr. Chandler.
He argued that recognition was exclu
sively an executive function.
Mr. White, quoting the law, said the re
cognition of the Cuban as belligerent,*
would in no way relieve them from the
obligations of the neutrality laws.
Mr. Hawley, rep., ot Connecticut, spoke
briefly on the desirability of conservative
and eautious action at a time of serious
emergency. He closed at 3:10 o’clock, and
the voting began at once.
The pending question was on the Hale
motion to refer the Cuban resolution to
the committee on foreign relations. The
vote was followed with intense interest
by the crowded galleries. Senators who
had taken leading parts in the debate
moved hurriedly about the chamber, mar
shaling their forces. The Hale motion to
refer was defeated by the decisive vote
of—yeas, 19; nays, 34.
A hum of excitement ran through the
galleries as the Vice President, in calm
tones, announced the defeat of the motion
to refer, adding that the question was
now on the adoption of the resolution, it
seemed likely that a final vote would be
taken at once, but Mr. Fairbanks took the
floor for his first speech in the Senate.
He was glad, lie said, to observe that
there was no difference among senators
in regard to their desire for freedom in
Cuba. AH were anxious to see liberty es
tablished on the desolate island. The
only difference was as to the means to
that end. He thought that the ordinary
course should be followed of waiting for
the report of a commissioner. The most
desirable course to pursue, he said, -vis
to tender the good offices of the United
States In the cause of peace and the ulti
mate independence of the island.
Mr. Fairbanks then offered his substi
tute for the pending Morgan resolution.
Mr. Morgan moved to lay on the table
the Fairbanks substitute. A yea and nay
vote was taken on this motion, which was
adopted—36 to 16.
The substitute was tabled, and this
again cleared the way for a vote on the
resolution.
Mr. Hale, who has been the recognized
leader of the opposition to the resolution,
arose for a final word of protest. It was
evident, he said, that nothing now rould
stay the course of the Senate in passing
this resolution. In the votes just taken
the foreign policy of this administration
had been dictated, and dictated by those
in opposition to it.
”1 believe," continued Mr. Hale, “that
the passage of this resolution Involves tho
United States, possibly, and I fear proba
bly, in war in the near future."
\lr. Gorman of Maryland said he would
not have entered Into the debate had It
not been the effort to make a party mat
ter out of the resolution, and to arraign
those advocating It as actuated by mo
tives not friendly to the administration.
Not until yesterday, Mr. Gorman con
tinued, had he become convinced that It
was time for the Senate to act. When the
administration officers feared the assas
sination of our consuls In Cuba and did
Immediately send one of the ships of our
magnificent fleet at Hampton roads, then
It was time for the Senate to act. Mr.
Qorman closed with the statement that
he did not believe the passage of the res
olution would Involve the United States
In war with Spain.
GK V HORATIO K I Nil DEAD,
He \Vll* I’iimlmnsler General Under
President lluehnnnn.
Washington, May 20.—Gen. Horatio
King, who was Postmaster General dur
ing a portion of President Buchanan’s ad
ministration, died in this city at 8:20
o’clock this morning. He was In his 86th
year and died from the effects of an at
tack of the grip. His sons, Gen Horatio
C. King of New York and Henry King
of Boston, were at his bedside when lie
passed away. Hi* wife survives him.
M-KINLHVM THIP TO NANHVILLE.
The President to Be Nccompnnlert hy
Nome of Ills Cabinet.
Washington. May 20. -The President has
finally decided to go to the Nashville ex
position next month. He has upon
June 12 as the date, and will doubtlesa be
accompanied by some members of the rib.
Inet. He will travel over the Mouth.to
road, via Asheville, Chattanooga urn]
Knox vtlle.
Hula t omnilaalou Organise*.
Havana, May 20—The Rtils commission
met at 3 p. m. to-day In the town hall at
Guanabacoa, perfected the work of formal
organisation and then adjourned until to
morrow, when the Inquiry, will begin, e
HITT STIRS UP THE HOUSE.
M'KINLEY MAY BE ABOUT TO REC
OGNISE THE CUBANS.
Tlie Congressman Give* n Very
Guarded Intimation In Thill ElTeei.
The Republican* Vnte Agslnnt
Taking I p (lie Morgan Resolution
n* Embodied In Mr. Halley’*
Amendment to the Cuban Hellet
Resolution—Party Line* Sharply-
Drawn In tlie Debate—Relief Reso
lution Not Vet I’tisMed.
Washington, May 20.—Cuban affairs fur
nished the House with a day of bitter par
tisan debate. The resolution appropriat
ing $50,(W0 for the relief of American citi
zens was adopted without a dissenting
vote, but the democrats endeavored to
force consideration of tho Morgan resolu
tion for recognition of the belligerency of
the insurgents. They accused the repub
licans of endeavoring to evade tills issue,
but the dominant party, through its
spokesman, Mr. Hitt, made the important
statement that the republicans desired
not to embarrass negotiations which were
being projected by President McKinley to
secure the Independence of Cuba. While
Mr. Hitt disclaimed presidential authority
for his statement, it was well known that
he had been in consultation with Mr. Mc-
Kinley on the question and knew whereof
he spoke.
The day’s programme was that fore
casted by the Associated Press. The com
mittee on rules presented a report giving
two hours debate on the relief resolution.
Mr.Bailey endeavored to present the views
of the minority committee and to move a
recommittal, but was declared out of or
der by Speaker Reed, lie made a strong
speech and was given the unanimous sup
port of the democrats, populists and sll
verltes, while but three republicans,
Messrs. Cooper of Wisconsin, Colson of
Kentucky and Robbins of Pennsylvania
voted to consider the Senate resolution.
The galleries were packed and manifest
ed their usual sympathy for Cuba. The
speeches were made by Messrs. Balzell of
Pennsylvania, Bailey, Hltt.Grosvenor.WU
iiams of Mississippi, Livingston or Geor
gia, Wheeler of Alabama, Adams of Penn
sylvania, Clayton of Alabama, McMlllin
of Tennessee, Bell of Colorado, Simpson
oi Kansas, Hull of lowa and Brown of
Ohio.
Mr. Robbins of Pennsylvania gave a
graphic description of the situation In
Cuba, based on a personal visit.
The House rejected the third conference
report on the opening of the Utah gilson
ita lands and instructed Us conferees to
support a plan proposed by Mr. Lacey ot
lowa, by which the Secretary of the In
terior would lease the lands, the govern,
ment receiving a royalty and provisions
against a monopoly being made.
The keynote to the republicans’ course
on Cuba was sounded by Mr. Balzell, who
declared that the only question before
the House was that giving relief to the
suffering Americans In Cuba.
Mr. Ogden of Louisiana desired that Mr.
Balzell inform the House as to the cause
of the suffering of Americans In Cuba,
but Mr. Balzell replied that the resolu
tion was not before the House, and that
the same Information upon the topic was
at the disposition of all members.
The gentleman should not attempt to
mislead the country into belief that Hint
is the only question that ought tq lie be
fore the House, declared Mr. Hailey to
Mr. Balzell. He read the Morgan resolu
tion.
The question of belligerency, Mr. Bailey
asserted, was the one really before the
House. "If you believe you can vote It
down, why not meet it like men and vote
it down?” he demanded. “The country
will have vastly more respect for you, if
you meet it like men than IT you run
away from it every time it is presented
to you.
"You declare that Americans are suffer
ing from the effects of war In Cuba, and
yet you refuse to recognize that war ex
ists in Cuba. If war does not exist there
the United States should declare war. for
nothing hut the necessity of war can Jus
tify penning up American (citizen* in cities
and starving them.” The attitude of the
House would be a surprise to the republi
can masses, he. continued, for the republi
can convention had not only declared that
war existed, but that It was the duty ot
the United Slates to terminate the war.
They were then professing a solicitude for
Cubans they now refuse to carry out.
These were fine words, but in strange con
trast to our action to-day. Then you are
anxious to do more than the sound Judg
ment of the country would perhaps sanc
tion, now you refuse to do what common
sense demands. The stock gamblers had
become alarmed and they would rather
see the country Insulted than Justice done
and the republican party was standing, as
it always did, on the side of the Immense
ly rich. They might eseai*- the question
here, but could not before the people of the
country, for no previous question could
save them before that august tribunal.
Mr. Hitt of Illinois followed Mr. Hailey.
He spoke of the necessity for the pass
age of the resolution. Money for the re
lief of American citizens tn Cuba could
not be taken out of the emergency fund.
It* explained how quickly the relief could
be given by telegraph. This would have
been done Monday, but that a certain
gentleman (meaning Mr. Halley) decided
to gain some political notriety and parly
advantage and made an objection to the
resolution, showing he would allow Amer
lean citizens to starve while he played
politics. As far us the republican parly
was concerned. It had demonstrated Its
friendship for Cuba by bringing in and
passing a resolution a year ago, Identical
In terms with that offered by Mr. Halley.
That was a concurrent resolution. The
object of offering the belllgenercy resolu
tion now, Mr. Hitt Insisted, whs for the
purpose of embarrassing the I’resldent in
the midst of negotiations for the protec
tion and relief of American citizens In
Cuba.
Mr. IJvlngston of Georgia made the
point that *SO 000 would suffice to feed
Americans for a month, and that the ap
propriation must tv re-appropriated
monthly for an indefinite period, us long
as the war was permitted to continue.
There was an Interesting passage when
Mr. Livingston was declaring tho only
sensible course was for this government
10 end the trouble by recognizing the Cu
bans. and Mr, llltt Interrupted him to
ask: "Don’t you think It would lie better
for the President to usu hi* authority to
secure Independence?”
"I do.” answered-tali. Livingston, "and
now that I have answered your question,
answer me, when will th* President do
thutj’'
Mr. Hitt hesitated, while tho liouM Us-
tened intently, and Mr. Livingston press
ed him for an answer.
"I have no right to speak by any au
thority." Mr. Hitt began, and. hesitating
to word his answer rightly, finally contin
ued. "X have reason to believe that the
President is taking as active and as ef
fective steps as he can to secure the in
dependence of Cuba and that fact, l am
convinced, has reached Spanish headquar
ters for the news reaches us to-day that
the minister, who will probably be in pow
er in thirty days, has said that tho .Cuban
war is utterly hopeless."
Mr. Wheeler of Alabama spoke of Gen.
Weyier as the "Nero of the Nineteenth
Century."
At r>:'jn o'clock the House adjourned un
til Monday.
HICI.I.HIRHF.NCVS BATTLE.
The Aennte Resolution May Be Side
Tracked In tin* House.
Washington, May 20.—1‘resldent McKin
ley is not ilkely to be called upon to take
action upon the Cuban resolution passed
by the Senate to-day for some time, and,
perhaps, not at all. The resolution will
not be sent to him for his approval until
it had been adopted by the Xlouse, and
whether the House takes it up must be de
cided herafter.
It is known that Mr. McKinley desires
the postponement of final congressional
actiolWn the Cuban question until the re
port of Mr. Calhoun, who Is on tho island
to Investigate the conditions there, has
been made.
Mr. Hitt said, guardedly, In the debate
to-day, that action on tlie Morgan resolu
tion at this time might embarrass nego
tiations which the I’resldent has In mind
to secure the independence of Cuba and aj
• hough Mr. Hitt expressly disclaimed that
he spoke by authority, it waa well known
that he had been In consultation with the
President on Cuban affairs, and his utter
ance was taken as a reflection of the wish
of the executive.
The Senate resolution can be brought
before the House only by a special rule,
and Speaker Reed Is known to be opposod
to Its adoption at this time.
There may be much pressure brought
to liear by the repuhllcsns, who think
early action on the Cuban question advis
able, to have the resolution adopted by
the House, but so long as the leaders con
sider that It may embarrass President
McKinley’s plans. It Is likely to lie bn the
table.
BANKERS OK TENNESSEE,
.lolin IV. Faxon Endorsed For t olled
■states Treasurer.
Nashville, Tenn., May 20.—'The state
bankers association to-day elected Samuel
J. Keith dfWsahviHa president, and adop
ted resolution* recommending to President
McKinley the candidacy of John W. Faxon
for the position of treasurer of the United
States.
Robert I^owry of Atlanta, president of
the American Hankers Association, ad
dressed the convention, speaking on
'tHankers Association, Stats and Na
tional."
To-night Controller of the Currency
James H. Eckels delivered an address be
fore the association, and a large num
ber of prominent citlaeim. He said In
his opinion the south should be as rich
and prosperous as any other flection of
the repnblle. The way to bring thlfl
about was tf> assure the capitalists of ihe
north that Investment!! would la* safe In
the south, and that fair returns would
be received. Mr. Eckels dwelt especially
upon the necessity of a Hound system of
hanking, and insisted that banks should
be encouraged In every community, as
they gave efficiency to idle money.
I'HKWHV I Kill AN* OP THE NQRjTH.
Hr. Slirlilon Jackson of Alaska
Elected Moderator,
Eagle Lake, Ind., May JO.— Dr. Sheldon
Jackson, the United States commissioner
of education for Alaska, was to-day eject
ed moderator of the l’resbyteruui gen
eral assembly.
The HHcrament of the lord's Supper was
celebrated to-night. Dr. Wltherow pre
siding. He was assisted by Dr. Stephen
W. Dana of Philadelphia, who adminis
tered the bread, and Dr. Wilson Phraner
of New York, who served the cup.
The elements were distributed by twenty
elder*, headed by ex-Pre*tdent Harrison
and John Wanamaker.
OIKI) KOII A MAD LOVE.
Hunk Caaklrr Camailta Dnlrlilr
ClaspliiK n Woman'*. Picture.
St. Uouls, May 2D.--George A. Taylor,
teller at the Third National Dank, waa
found dead In a room at the Normandie
hotel to-day. He had committed suicide
by shooting hlmaelf with a revolver. When
found, Taylor, who la a married man, had
cleaped In hla hafida a letter from another
woman, and her photograph.
PIAfcT AIIOHK TRNWINAI. COMPANY.
The Atlnntle Truat Company taka
far n Cn-ltrrel ver.
Charleaton, 8. C., May 2D.-In the United
State* circuit court here thla morning
the Atlantic Truat Company of New York
(lied a bill asking for the appointment of
Isaac M. Fowler a* eo-receiver with W.
K. Huger of the Kant Shore Terminal
Company of thle city. Argument In the
cane waa begun, but not concluded.
I.ognnspnrt Hunk Closed.
I.oganxport, Ind., May 20.—The I.ogans
port National Hank waa cloaed by Na
tional Bank Kxamlner George B. Cald
well', to-day. The deposits amount to
about 1300,000.
Clark tnlverally's Peealdeney,
Atlanta, da., May 20,-Dr. C. M Weldon
Of Brocton, Mass, to-day accepted the
prealdenoy of Clark's Unlveralty of thle
city, one of the largeat colored unlver
altiea In the aouth.
Dr. WtiTUon I* paator of the Methodlat
church of Brocton. which he haa served
for four yeara.
An Aged l.ady Dead.
Auguata. da.. May 20.—Mr*. L. V. Chew,
one of Auguata'e oldest dtlsena, died *o
dav at her home on Green etreet. 3he
wae U yeara of age.
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SENATOR EARLE SUCCUMBS.
SOl/TH CAROLINA'S JUNIOR SENA
TOR HEAD.
HrluhCs Illsease t arries Him Olf Af
ter a Long; Illness—The Deceased
BO Years of Age and Elected For a
Term of Sis Years—Gov. Kllerbee
to Appoint n Nnccessor to Serve
1 ntU the General Assembly Meets
Next W Inter—t oiigressnin n McLan
rln or Attorney General Barbee
Apt to Be the Successor.
Columbia. 8. C., May 20.—United States
Senator Joseph H. Earle, who was elect
ed last January, died at his residence in
Greenville this afternoon at 5:36 o'clock.
He had been til for several weeks, but
until yesterday hopes were entertained of
Ids recovery. Bright’s disease was ths
trouble. He was born in Greenville, April
30,-1847. He was elected after a hard fight-
His death Is universally deplored.
Gov. Kllerbee will have to appoint a
successor to serve until the general as
sembly meets next winter, when It will
elect a senator for the unexplred terra.
Senator Earle, next to M. C. Butler, waa
the moat distinguished looking man who
has been in public life in South Carolina
for many years. Retiring In manner and
quiet of speech ordinarily, he could be In
tensely impressive in language and ag
gressive in action, as was so dramatically
instanced during the campaign last sum
mer, when in the Florence court house
Senator te*rlr, then a circuit Judge, re
sented Gov. Evans' reference to him as a
puppy by slapping the governor's face.
His death has already caused a stir
among the politicians. The selection of
his successor may change the whole polit
ical checker board, as it had been drawn
for South Carolina up to 1900. The strong
est man in the reform party, who would
be eligible for nppolntijient is Congress
man John L. Mcl-aurln. His record aa
attorney general of the state and aa con
gressman, his cleanness and conservatism
would rqgke him the logical appointee of
Gov. Kllerbee, who, as his purpose is
avowedly to bring the factions together,
would not select a radical partisan from
either side. Next to Representative Me-
Laurin, Attorney General Barber is con
sidered Ihe strongest lawyer whose work
might entitle him to that honor. Senator
Tillman will have little weight in the se
lection. fils personal preference is prob
ably for ex-Gov, Evans, but lie is out of
the question. While It has been believed
for some time that Senator
Tillmaq and Representative Mc-
Luurln were far from congenial, tho
senator might advocate his appointment
and election by the legislature for per
sonal reasons. It has always been an
open secret that Senator Tillman feared
Representative McLaurln aa an opponent
in 1899. the present conditions the
congressman is the Only man who could
oppose ‘Senator Tillman with any pros
pect of success, and unless great changes
occur in three years, with Representative
McLaurln out of the way, the senior sen
ator would have a walk-over.
It has been suggested that Gov. Ellerbee
would order a primary, but he will not
shirk the resiionslbllity, and the appoint
ment will probably be made within a
fortnight. If Representative McLaurln Is
the appointee, and his chances are cer
tainly Ihe beet, he will almost certainly
be elected by the legislature next January,
while the election of any other man who
might tie appointed would be very prob
lematic.
Oov. Ellerbee la out of the city to-day.
Charleston, 8. C., May 20.—A special
from Greenville to the News and Courier
nays: “Senator Earle died this afternoon
at 5:20 o'clock. The Immediate cause of
death was Bright's disease, which rapidly
developed In the past few days.
“Yesterday morning his symptoms were
not more serious than for the past week
and there was no fear of Immediate death.
At 4 o'clock this morning there was a
marked change for the worse and he waa
supposed to be dying. He rallied later,
and although no hope of recovery waa en
tertained, yet there was hope tha* he
would hold out for a day or two. All
through the day he had gradually been
sinking and K was only a question of a
few hours when the end would come. Hie
strong will power asserted itself and lu*
rallied this morning.
“During the day. there was a hush over
the city as It was known that the favo
rite aon of thla county waa in the shadow
of death. All through the day there was
giving away and a rally following, but
each hour the senator waa weaker. Never
for a moment did he lose consciousness,
but retained his clearness of mind and
accepted the condition that he would Uvs
only a few hour*.
All the members of his family wers
with him this afternoon. Gradually ha
grew weaker, but he calmly awaited tha
end, never evincing Hny nervousnesa or
fear of his Impending fate. The low
sob* of wife and children, who stood
around his bedside echoed tha short
heavy breathing of the sufferer. His
breathing grew slower and with his gaza
resting on his loved wife at twenty min
utes after 5 o'clock, the weary, patient
sufferer was At rest.
“The solemn tolling of the city alarm
bell announced the death of Senator Earle.
In a short time all the stores of the city
were closed and citizens were mourning
the death of the most distinguished citizen
of Greenville. No arrangements have yet
been made for the funeral. The time will
probably be made to meet the convenience
of the usual congressional committee."
Washington, May 20.—Upon receipt of
the news of Senator Earle's death. Sen
ator Tillman called on the Vice President
In regard to the appointment of a com
mittee to represent the Senate at tha
funeral, as that body will not be In ses
sion .to-ifiorrow.
Mr.' Hobart named the following as a
committee: Messrs. Tillman, Clay of Geor
gia,AChandler of New Hampshire, McKtv.
t ry of laiuislana and Harris of Kansas.
Speaker Heed will to-morrow appoint a
committee to represent the House. The
two congressional committees will leave
this city to-morrow night, reaching Green
ville about 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Joseph H. Earle waa borne at Green
ville, S. C.. April 20, 1*47. Being left an
orphan In early childhood, he resided with
his guardian near Sumter, 8. t\. and at
tended the schools of that place until ha
entered the confederate army at the com
mencement of the war. At the close of
the war, while still a boy, he waa a mem
ber of Charles' batlery of light artillery,
Johnson's army. After the conclusion of
hostilities, he entered Furman University,
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