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THE MORNING NEWS. I
J Established 1850. - -lneorporated 188S. >
I J. H. ESTILL, President. f
WHITE FLAGS ARE WAVING.
Tl RKS SEIZE DAITZA DESPITE THE
ARMISTICE.
They Fortify Several Positions—The
Greek Government Enters a For*
mal Protest Ajgainst the Action.
The Turks Reported RurnlnK and
I’Hlhkl'iK' in All Parts of Thessnly.
A Greek Warship Aliened to Huve
Violated the Armistice by Firing;
on nnd MnLins a Turkish Vessel.
Athens, May 21, 9p. m.—A dispatch from
Lamia says that white flags were being
hoisted along the lines of both armies, and
that the Crown Prince Constantine has
formally announced the armistice to his
troops.
In spite of the armistice, the Turks have
advanced to Daitza and occupied and for
titied several positions. The government
has formally protested against this.
It is said that the Turks are pillaging
and burning In all parts of Thessaly.
The Houle will be convoked as soon as
the terms of peace have been arranged.
London, May 22.—A dispatch to the Daily
Mai! from Constantinople says: "The am
bassadors will present a note to the porte
to-morrow, embodying the terms of peace
to which they will agree. The note will
refuse to permit the abolition of the ca
pitulations in the case of Greek subjects
or the annexation of Thessaly, but will
lonsent to a strategic rectification of the
frontier and to an indemnity not exceeding
115,0011,000 francs.
The ambassadors are still waiting In
structions from their respective govern
ments as to the capacity In which they
are to act when presenting the note,
which, it is understood, will be presented
to-morrow; whether as advisors or as ne
gotiators.
It is understood that the powers will
consent to the demand of the Turkish
government that the gulfs of Volo and
Arta be opened for the revtctualing of the
Turkish troops, and that the peace nego
tiations will be conducted here.
London, May 22.—A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Berlin says the Post pub
lishes a telegram from Salonica asserting
that in spite of the armistice, a Greek
warship has fired upon and sunk a vessel
flying a Turkish flag. Five of the crew
were drowned.
The Athens correspondent of the Dally
Telegraph says: "Small bodies of the
Turkish right wing in Thessaly advanced
to-day (Friday) toward the village of Div.
rl. This Is a flagrant breach of the armis
tice.
"The Turks have also pillaged the estate
of the heirs of Pholiades Pasha, late
Christian governor of Crete, near Sofalis,
taking away thirty-eight wagon loads of
furniture, burning dwellings, violating
women and committing many other acts
of pillage and outrage.'”
GEN. MILES AT CONSTANTINOPLE.
The Sultan Given Him a Special Au
dience at the Palace.
Constantinople, May 21.—United States
Minister Terrel escorted Maj. Gen. Nelson
A. Miles of the United States army, who
was accompanied by his aide-de-camp,
Capt. Ganns and two secretaries of the
embassy, to the ceremony of the Selam
11k to-day, after which Gen. Miles was
received by the sultan, who gave him a
special audience.
Gen. Miles will start for Thessaly in a
day or so. Capt. Scriven, United States
military attache at Rome, has been nomi
nated military attache at the American
embassy In Constantinople also.
Turkey l!u> a More Cannon.
Constantinople, May 21.—The porte has
concluded a large contract with Herr
lCrupp, the German gunmaker, for a sup
ply of artillery and ammunition.
Ilnlll Apt (o Resign.
London, May 22.—1 t is again reported by
way of Vienna that serious dissensions
have broken out in the Greek cabinet, and
that the resignation of M. Rail! is prob
able.
DYNASTY IN DANGER.
Russia Doing More to Help the King
Thun the Ration.
London, May 22.—The Vienna correspon
dent of the Daily Chronicle says: “I learn
from a reliable source that the future
dynasty of King George trembled in the
balance last week. Serious attempts to
depose him were frustrated by the direct
action of the powers. The Prussian gov
ernment told Mr. Rail! in jhe plainest
terms that the powers were doing more
for the sake of the dynasty than for the
nation itself.”
LEGISLATION FOR KKIN.
Poor l.nnr anil County Administra
tion to Be Popularised.
London, May 22.—The first lord of the
treasury, A. J. Balfour, made an Import
ant statement In the House of Commons
to-day, regarding the government's pol
icy at the next session of parliament.
In order to give liVland an equivalent
for the relief In agricultural rates given
to England, the government, Mr. Balfour
*■"l. proposes to place both tha poor law
n.i the country administration on a
"road, popular basis.
FATHER KNEIPP DEAD.
ll' \\ a a widely Known Reran a r <>r
tils AA nter Cure.
L"ndon, May 22.-A dispatch to the
j'oiiv Chronicle from Purla days that
at.jer Sebastian Knelpp, well-known
i rollghoul1ghoul the world because of his wa
tn urc, is dead. He had been suffering
lun * m * trom Inflammation of the
§3)e JUofttintj tXrtos.
BAPTIST PI BLICATION SOCIETY.
Officers Eleetcil and Interesting Re
ports Submitted.
Pittsburg. Pa., May 21.—The American
Baptist Publication Society elected the
following officers to-day:
President—Samuel A. Crozier, Pennsyl
vania.
Vice Presidents—Edward Goodman of
Illinois, Joshua Levering of Maryland,
George E. Hor, Jr., D. D„ of Massachu
setts, and J. W. Sarles, D. D., of New Jer
sey.
Secretary—A. J. Rowland, D. D.
Treasurer-T. M. Denyson.
Recording Secretary—G. J. Walket,
D. D.
A number of Interesting addresses were
made during the morning session, one be
ing by Rev. Richard Carroll of South Car
olina on the work among colored people.
The annual report of the board of man
agers was read by General Secretary Row
land of Philadelphia. The summing up of
the year’s work showed very encouraging
results. The report of the treasurer show
ed the total receipts from all sources to
have been $1,106,315.40. The assets are $972,-
708.39, while the liabilities are $102,104.06,
leaving the net assets $870,003.53.
In the missionary department the total
receipts were $114,445.87 and the expendi
tures $128,862.71. The deficit was paid out
of a balance in the Bible department.
At the afternoon session the report of
the committee on Bible work was pre
sented. It was adopted and in part was
as follows:
“Your committee on Bible work would
respectfully report that they have ex
amined that portion of the report of the
board of managers relating to this sub
ject, and heartily approve it.
"We approve the appointment of Dr.
Vf. C. Luther, Dr. J. M. Robertson and
Rev. Harvey Hatcher as special Bible sec
retaries at Atlanta, Dallas and St. Louis.
The fields centering at these points are
Inviting and worthy of such cultivation
as these honored brethren will give them.
AVhile it is to be regretted that the
revision of the Old Testament has not
been completed, it is a satisfaction that
part of the work has been done and that
the remainder Is promised at an early
date."
Mr. Gordon followed the reading of the
report with an address of great power.
Hon. C. W. Kingsley of Massachusetts,
chairman of the committee on finance, of
fered his report. It was in part as fol
lows:
"We find there have been printed during
the year 38,592,700 copies of periodicals, an
increase of 3,165,500 over the preceding
year.
"We would urge upon the incoming man
agement the necessity of rigid economy
in all departments. We most heartily
commend the policy adopted by the board
of managers In Investing funds not other
wise designated In erecting new buildings
on the site of the old one at 1,420 Chestnut
street.
"When we turn to the result of benev
olent department, we find the report most
gratifying.”
The chairman followed with a short ad
dress. The report was adopted.
A Sunday school session began at 3:30
o’clock. A great many teachers and offi
cers were present, and the session prov
ed one of the most Interesting of the day.
The evening session was devoted to the
reading of papers by W. C. Brown, D. D.,
of South Carolina, on "The Publication
Society, a Society for American Bap
tists,” and on “A Look Ahead, or the
Possibilities Connected With the Socie
ty,” by President B. L. Whitman, D. D.,
of the District of Columbia.
The association of Baptist foreign mis
sionaries met to-day and re-elected the
following officers:
President—V. M. Luther of Burtnah.
Vice Presidents—Dr. H. M. Bixby- of
Burmah, and Rev. W. H. Crossum of Pe
kin.
Secretary and Treasurer—Truman John
son of Burmah.
LABOUCHERE'S CHARGE DENIED.
Rutherford Harris Denies a Rear
Deal in African Securities.
London, May 21.—There was a dramatic
scene to-day during the inquiry by the
parliamentary committee into the Trans
vaal raid.
In the examination of Rutherford Har
ris, the former secretary of the British
chartered South African Company, at Cape
Town, by Henry Labouchere, the witness
was asked whether he had ever heard of
a syndicate organized for the purpose of
dealing in the securities of the chartered
company. The witness expressed satisfac
tion that the question had been put and
said to Mr. Labourchere that he had given
him ft ( long time to prove the
charge made by Mr. Labouchere against
him (Harris). He then read an extract
from one of Mr. Labouchere's speeches in
the House of Commons and from Truth.
In the latter, Mr. Labouchere declared
himself ready to prove that a syndicate
was formed, just prior to the raid, includ
ing a leading director (Mr. Harris waji a
director as well as secretary at Cape
Town) and one of the chief officials of the
British Chartered .South African Com
pany, for the purpose of making large
bear sales of shares. Mr. Harris declared
Mr. Labouchere's statements to be untrue
and begged the chairman to call on Mr.
Labouchere to Justify them.
After a long discussion the chairman
said he thought Mr. Harris’ position In
the dispute must be whollv satisfactory to
him and the matter was then dropped.
BROTHERHOOD OF TRAINMEN.
Two Important Changes In the Con
stitution of the Order.
Toronto, Ont„ May 21.—1n the Brotner
hood of Railway Trainmen's convention
this morning two Important changes In
the constitution were made. The first
reduced the age of admittance from 21 to
18, and the second made a trainman eligi
ble for admission after six months' ser
vice, Instead of one year, as heretofore.
The latest city to ask for the next con
vention Is Peoria. 111. Atlanta and New
Orleans are lighting for the convention
•iso.
A BIST OF W ALTER RALEIGH.
Ambassador Hay Delivers One of
the Eulogies.
London. May 22.—A memorial buat of fllr
Walter Raleigh was unveiled at Westmin
ster Abbey this afternoon by the Duke of
Buccleuch, In the presence of a distin
guished assemblage. Among the eulogies
delivered was one by Cel. John Hay, am
bassador of the United States.
SAYANNAH, GA., BATUKDAY. MAY 22. 1897.
SPANISH SENATOR SLAPPED.
Dl KE OF TITI AN BOXES THE E Alls
OF A Ol’.l'lTV,
The Encounter Follows n Debate
Over the Passage of the Belliger
ency Resolution by tile United
States Senate—Tlie Duke Tenders
His Designation as Minister of
Foreign Affairs—A Duel Thought
t’ertnin at First but the Seconds of
the Combatants Decide It 1 unne
cessary.
Madrid, May 21.—1n the Spanish Senate
to-day there was a heated and tumultuous
debate regarding the resolution passed by
the United States Senate yesterday to rec
ognize the Cuban belligerents. The debate
here was followed by an excited discussion
in the lobbies. This led to a dispute be
tween the Duke of Tetuan, the minister
of foreign affairs, and a liberal senator,
which ended in the duke boxing the sena
tor's ears. A great commotion endued and
the sitting of the Senate was suspended.
The liberal minority afterwards held a
meeting to consider the situation and ex-
Premier Sagasta, the liberal leader, was
summoned to confer with his followers.
An urgent message Was also sent to the
premier. Senor Canovas del Castillo by
the ministerialists.
The Duke of Tetuan later in the day re
signed as a result of the incident.
Senator Canovas, the premier, will take
the portfolio ad interim.
The liberal senators have decided to at
tend no more sessions of the Senate until
full satisfaction has been accorded to
Senator Comas and the liberal party by
the Duke of Tetuan.
The Duke of Tetuan and Senator Comas
have selected seconds as a preliminary to
a duel.
Copyright by the Associated Press.
Madrid, May 21.—The exciting incident
which culminated in a free fight was pro
voked by the statement of the Duke of
Tetuan that Senor Sagasta's speech the
other day to the liberals had contributed
to bring about the vote in the American
Senate.
Gen. Lius Pando said: "The thing now
happening is due to the cowardice and
feebleness of the government."
Senator Comas said: “You will discuss
that to-morrow.”
“We will discuss it,” replied the Duke
of Tetuan, "but I will accept dictation
from nobody."
"No‘r I. either,” retorted Senator Comas,
at the top of his voice.
At this point the Duke of Tetuan. pale
with excitemebt, boxed both ears of Sen
ator Comas and felled him to the floor.
The son of Senator Comas threw him
self upon the duke and struck him a
heavy blow' with his fist.
Several senators intervened, and a gen
eral scuffle ensued, with great confusion,
and it was some time before order was
restored.
The Duke of Tetuan tendered his resig
nation immediately after the incident.
It is believed that he misunderstood the
reply of Senator Comas, as he is regarded
as an extremely courteous and honorable
man.
Senator Comas is a professor In the Uni
versity of Madrid and is held In high es
teem in scholastic and political circles.
Senator Canovas, Senor Sagasta and the
president of the senate had a long confer
ence on the subject of the affray late thin
afternoon, but all maintain the greatest
reserve. The senate resumed its session
this evening, but no reference was made
to the incident. It adjourned at 10
o’clock to-night, after which the immedi
ate witnesses deliberated with the second
son of the Duke of Tetuan and Senator
Comas for an hour before the seconds de
cided that under the code duello a duel
was unnecessary.
Madrid, May 22, 2 a. m.—The seconds of
the Duke of Tetuan and Senor Comas
have decided that as the aggressions were
reciprocal a duel Is not necessary.
Washington, May 21.—Senator Comas is
probably Prof. Comas, who in June last,
in the Spanish Senate, supported the
amendment to an address, asking that the
treaties with the United States might be
cancelled on the ground that they were
a source of conflict and endangered the
peace of Spain and the United States. He
made a speech bitterly assailing the
United States, and welcoming the conflict
which he looked on as inevitable.
Madrid, May 22.—Senor Moret T. Pron
dergast. a former minister, asked the gov
ernment on behalf of the liberals In the
Chamber of Deputies to-day to submit all
the papers relating to the rebellion in
Cuba, and to the diplomatic relations of
Spain with the powers.
Senor Canovas. the premier, replying
said the government could only attach
credit to such Information as was sent by
Captain General Weyler. He severely
blamed the American newspapers for dis
seminating false news and cited as a case
in point recent statements attributed to
Consul General Lee. The premier said:
“Spain's relations with other powers are
cordial, but the advice which the Ameri
cans are offering us as to Cuba cannot be
followed because Spain can never accept
Intervention In a matter which peculiarly
concerns herself. The documents which
have been asked for would only refer to
this advice. The government has accept
ed full rcsponslbllty for everything which
has been done by Captain General Wey
ler.”
Senor Moret T. Prendergnst asked if it
were true that the United States Senate
had recognized the belligerency of the Cu
bans.
The premier replied that the report to
this effect was not a surprise to him, as
It wan a question of creating more diffi
culties (or President McKinley in conneu-
tion with the tariff bill, but ho said he
believed President McKinley, like Mr.
Cleveland, would decide for himself in
such a matter.
In the course of his reply to the Inter
pellation, Senor Canovas said that the
exchanges of opinion between Spain and
the other European powers on the sub
ject of Cuba had always been unofficial.
The powers had shown great reserve In
defining their views, and this altitude had
led the government to believe that they
were unwilling to offer any effective in
tervention between Spain and the United
States. The exchange of views had been
friendly, but Spain had refused the prof
fered mediation.
The guarded tone adopted by (he premier
in reference to the belligerency vote of the
Senate has made a profound impression,
but the general opinion In the lobbies Is
that President McKinley and Secretary
Sherman will not allow the Senate to de
ceive them into conflict with Spain.
Cl BANS DYNAMITE A TRAIN.
A Guerilla Force Subsequently It outs
tlie Rebels,
Havana. May 21.—Capt. Gen. Weyler ar
rived yesterday at Clenfuegos, province of
Santa Clara.
The insurgents dynamited and derailed
an exploring engine on the railroad tie
tween Cristo and Sorgo, province of San
tiago de Cuba, and afterward fired on the
train which followed It, plundering and
burning three cars. The remainder of the
train put back to Cristo. The local guer
illa force attacked the insurgents, killed
five of them and recaptured ihe engineer
of the exploring engine and three rail
road employes, who had fallen into the
hands of the insurgents. The guerillas
had a lieutenant killed, and the insurg
enls, in anotljer skirmish with the guer
illas. lost from ten to twenty killed.
During the month of May to date, ac
cording to the official reports, the insur
gents have lost 224 men and the troops
have cautured 6 prisoners and 1M rifles.
In addition, It appears that 52 armed in
surgents have surrendered to the Spanish
authorities.
The Spanish troops during the same pe
riod. according to the official accounts, lost
27 men killed and had 85 wounded.
An Installment of the $50,000, appropriat
ed by congress for the relief of suffering
Americans in Cuba, has been received by
Consul General Lee per treasury cable
transfer, and is now on deposit with G.
Lawton Childs & Cos., the local American
hanking house.
The Ruiz commission did not resume Its
sittings to-day, as was expected. Mr. Cal
houn this afternoon, accompanied Senor
Jose Congosto, the Spanish consul at Phil
adelphia, to a conference of prominent
local autonomists and reformist leaders.
CI’BAN RESOLUTION IN A CONNER.
House Leaders Can Do Willi It ns
They Tlense.
Washington. May 21—No official Inform
ation could be obtained as to what action
the House may take on the Cuban resolu
tion passed by the Senate yesterday, but
it was understood that Speaker Reed
would have a conference with the Presi
dent on the subject at an early day, and
no action would be taken until after that
conference. The Inference was that the
action of the House managers would be
guided to a large extent by the results of
the conference.
It Is probable that some attempt will bo
made on the part of the democrats to
have the resolution considered as soon as
it reaches the House, but this cannot be
done except by unanimous consent, which
will not be given or by a siircml order
from the committee on rules. This special
order will not be brought until the repub
lican leaders are ready to have some ac
tion taken.
CABINET DI9CUKKKS lint.
I’anenge of the Semite Resolution Not
Liked.
Washington, May 21.—The Cuban ques
tion was discussed at to-day's cabinet
meeting and It Is understood to have been
the tenor of the discussion that the Sen
ate’s action In passing the Morgan reso
lution would Interfere with the efforts of
the executive to accomplish something
substantial for the Cubans. The nature of
Ihe President’s policy has not been dis
closed and action Is not likely to be taken
until Mr. Calhoun’s report has been re
ceived.
RAILROADS OF TIIE SOUTHEAST.
The Association to Continue the
Commission System,
Old Point Comfort, Va., May 21,—The
time of the Southeastern Tariff Associa
tion to-day was taken up In the discus
sion of the commission question, which
was raised by the delegation from Texas.
Under existing regulations agents are al
lowed a commission of IS per cent, on the
business transacted for the companies rep
resented by them. According to state
ments made by members of the conven
tion, however, certain companies hava
been securing the lion's share of the bus
iness In some towns and cities by resorting
to questionable methods. The commission
question was finally decided In favor of
maintaining the system now in operation.
The following officers wero re-elected:
President—4l. Y. Tupper of Atlanta.
Vice Presldent-Charles Janvier of New
Orleans.
Secretary—Charles C. Fleming of At
lanta.
Resident Executive Committee—l>. R.
Harris, C. E. Dox, W. K. Chapin, J. L.
Wither, J. C. Russ, Milton Dargan, M.
French and O. J. Dexter.
Associate Committee—Alabama, K. B.
Josephy; Georgia, Edgar H Watson; Flor
ida. J. C. Beymour; Houth Carolina, J. W.
Cochran; Mississippi, L. D. Davis; Louis
iana, F. G. Slattery; Virginia, George C.
McQltvey.
The place of ihe next meeting will he
determined by the executive committee.
Colleelorshlp al Nt. Mary's.
Weshlngton, May SI.—J. B. Jenkins hoe
applied for appointment as collector of
custom* at St. Mary s, Ua.
TROUBLE AHEAD FOR TILLMAN.
CAROLINA'S SKNATOHSHII’ FIGHT
TO UK A UVBLV ONE.
The l'ltchfork Senator to Try to
Hnve a Congenial Colleague F.leet
etl—Gov. Ellerbee Likely to Oppose
Senator Tllliitnn'a Dealrea nlttl May
Have nn Ambition to Don tlie Sen
atorial Togo Himself—The Gover
nor Mn> \|i|ioint nn Ad Interim
Senator Who Will Step Aside In
Min Interest Before the Legisla
ture.
Washington, May 21.—South Carolina
politicians are already speculating upon
the probable successor of the late Senator
Earle. The legislature does not meet at
Columbia until next January, hence Gov.
Ellerbee has the power to appoint a tem
porary successor to the dead senator. The
question asked by South Carolinians Is.
Will Senator Ben Tillman dictate the se
lection made by the governor to till the
pending vacancy ?
Senator Earle only diet} last night, and
the congressional committee appointed by
the Senate and House to go to Greenville
to attend the funeral did not leave Wash
ington until late to-night, nevertheless the
Palmetto politicians have been watching
the returns from Senator Earle’s sick room
for several weeks, and they felt that }io
could not recover. In the mean lime, (hey
have been looking over l*he tleld to see
who the governor will choose for senato
rial honors. It is said Gov. Ellerbee wants
to come to the Senate himself, and It is
suggested that he will probably appoint
some personal friend, who will be willing
to step aside and make a place for the
governor when the legislature meets next
January. The name of Attorney General
Barber is mentioned In this connection
by some of those who profess to be close
to the governor and familiar with his In
tentions.
Senator Tillman Is anxious to regain the
power he once held In South Carolina by
selecting his colleague. Ho was bowled
over in the last senatorial contest, when
his personal friend and political lieuten
ant, cx-Gov. John Gary Evans, was de
feated for the Senate by Judge Earle.
Although Senator Tillman declined to
discuss the subject of Judge Earle's suc
cessor to-day, prior to leaving for Green
ville to attend the funeral, it Is understood
that he would like to see the governor
appoint John Gary Evans to the vacancy.
It would lie regarded as a Tillman vic
tory, and it would In a measure rehabili
tate Senator Tillman In the estimation of
the South Carolina democracy, which Is
said to show signs of weakness at his po
litical domination. The unpopularity and
the scandals surrounding the dispensary
law, and the recent disclosures, have all
been to the disadvantage of Senator Till
man, and he feels that he has a big light
on his hands to regain political supre
macy In the state. His term In the Sen
ate expires three years hence, and thera
is already a movement on foot to relievo
the Senate of his picturesque presence
and his novel methods of debat
ing national questions. He likes
senatorial life, and he Is rapidly
becoming accustomed to tlie limits to
which senatorial courtesy and social re
quirements extend. He is slowly, but
mirely mastering the bicyc.e, but he has
not been Induced to discard his long black
Prince Albert coat and broad brim woolen
hat when mounted on his wire steed. Those
are but trifling details which he will soon
overcome, and he may be expected to ap
pear at an early day clad in knickerbock
ers, golf stockings and a dinky cap.
Thus It will be seen that senator Till
man Is Justified in being deeply Interested
in the selection of Judge Earle’s succes
sor. It does not seem probable that Gov.
E.lerbee will appoint John Gary Evans.
The relations between the governor and
Senator Tillman are supposed to lie some
what strained in consequence of recent cor
respondence on the subject of the dispen
sary. John Gary Evans has a brother, who
has given the governor much annoy
ance recently, growing out of a wager of
a blooded mare, which the governor is
supposed to have lost, hut declined to de
liver In accordance with the terms of the
bet. MaJ. Evans’ friends have poked con
siderable fun und ridicule at the gover
nor for protesting the bet on the ground
that It was not made In earnest, conse
quently Senator Tillman's desire to have
John Gary Evans as his colleague In the
Senate may not be gratified.
Representative MeLaurln, who Is a mem
ber of the committee on ways and means,
has loomed up as a senatorial possibility,
ever since he came out for protection on
southern products, an sgalnst free raw
materials His friends state that he lias
no intention of antagonizing Senator Till
man, but he naturally longs to occupy a
seat In the United States Henete. It was
said that Mr. MeLaurln might come to
the front as the leader of the South Caro
lina democracy before Senator Earle was
taken 111, and some of Senator Tillman's
former Mupiiorters, fearing that Tillman-
Ism Is on the wane, are volunteering to
tight under an anil- Tillman banner
I’olitlral conditions in South Carolina
are greatly confused at present, and a bit
ter light Is anticipated over the vacant
senalorshlp. Tlllmanlsm tins been perraa-,
nent In the state for several years past,
and the election of the lute Senator Earle
whs the first break in the Tillman column
during lhat period. While Gov. Ellerbee
Is regarded as a TTHmanite, he Is more
conservative and leas dictatorial than the
•'Pitchfork" senator. The governor and
the senator have broken several lances
liefore, and an Intensely Interesting con
test 1s about to take place In South Caro
lina.
MKM) KtIH t Ol VrERFEITIXO.
William Swann of Savannah Gives a
Hearing at llrunawlpk.
Brunswick, Ga. May 21.—United States
Commissioner Lehman tried M. J. Smith
of Blackshear to-day on the charge of
obstructing and retarding the malls. The
case was dismissed for want of evidence
to sustain the charge.
William Swan of IJavannan was also tried
for counterfeiting. He was hound over
In the sum of sl'. Deputy Marshal
Thomas tarried Swan to Savannah to
night. ;
Heath at Wnreshoro.
Waresboro, Ga.. May 2t.—Mias Evelyn
Davis, a young girl of 16, Just blooming
Into womanhood, died to-day. She was
loevd by all who knew her. She wan a
daughter of Harley Davis of Olackshear.
EAGLE LIKE ASSEMBLY.
Gen. llarrlaon Presents the Modera
tor With n Gut el.
Eagle Lake, Ind., May 21.—This 1* re
garded as one of the most important days
of the session of the general assembly.
It was opened by the presentation of a
gavel to the moderator by ex-Presldent
Harrison. The gavel was composed of
hard woods, oak, poplar, black walnut,
birch and maple. The oak, he said, repre
sented the t'alvinistlc framework of the
church; the poplar, the free civil govern
ment, fostered by the church; the black
walnut, not painted nor hidden, stood
for the church’s love of finish, or Individ
ualism; the birch, with drooping branches,
clinging leaves, typified the sheltering
care of the church l’or tlie lambs of God,
and the maple, with its message of sweet
ness. stood for the retiring moderator anil
Ills sermon. The various pieces of wood
were all historic. The oak was from the
first church In Indianu, and from Hunover
Theological Seminary, the mother of Mc-
Cormick Seminary, at Chicago. The black
walnut was from the first church of In
dianapolis. All the constituent parts rep
resented first things.
Before proceeding to business the chair
man of the commitecs were announced.
The committee oil the Presbyterian build
ings In Now York, whoso report was pre
sented to-day, was appointed a year ago,
and has made partial reports several times
In the Interval. Its conclusions have been
awaited wttli Interest. The assembly lis
tened with eagerness throughout the read
ing or about sixty octavo pages and show
ed a desire to hear the whole ease. The
applause which greeted the speakers was
indicative of an agreemnt with the conclu
sion of the committee and adverse to the
long report of the minority of one, which
was presented by Elder McDougall of Cin
cinnati.
The speech of Gen. Harrison, delivered
In the midst of the reading of the minori
ty report, was heard with close attention
and after another speech on behalf of the
committee, the reports went over us un
finished business.
'The majority report of the committee
embodied tlie following resolutions:
First, that the disposition of the two
properties In question shall now be left to
the boards of home and foreign missions
as agents of our church.
Second, that the general assembly here
expresses fls cordial appreciation of the
laborious services, the sacrifices of time,
and as well the contributions of money
made by the members of the board and
others also In conduct of these enterprises.
Third, that the general assembly ap
proves of the action of the committee and
herewith discharges the committee of elev
en.
NASHVILLE'S EXPOSITION.
A Statue of Commodore Vanderbilt
Ilelng Placed In Ponltlon.
Nashville, Tettn., May 21.—The many
pupils of Belmont college for young ladies
celebrated to-day set apart to them, with
an elaborate musical programme In the
woman’s building. The Industrial agents
of the Seaboard Air Line railroad, ISO In
number, met in that road's special build
ing and held a business meeting. These
were the features of the day.
To-ntgUt was Elks night.
The statue of Commodore Vanderbilt
has been received and Is being placed In
position west of the Parthenon.
There will be no ceremonies until Sep
tember, when Dr. Chaunoey M. Depew
will deliver an oration.’
The Chinese village received an Increase
In population by the arrival of 200 more oc
cupants, and In a few days the village
will be opened to the public.
CONGRESSMEN AT MONTI CELIA).
A Party of Sixty Visits Tbomna Jef
ferson's Home.
Washington, May 21.—A congressional
purty, numbering about sixty persons,
made a pilgrimage to-day to Montlcello,
Va.. the home of Thomas Jefferson, going
via the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad.
The trip was planned by Henator Hoar
of Massachusetts, at the Invitation of Jef
ferson M. Levy, the present owner of Mon
tlcello. At the old homestead they were
welcomed by Mr. Levy and entertained at
a garden party.
Late in the day the guests drove to the
University of Virginia, which is now being
rebuilt after the devastating fire a year
ago.
At . o'clock the party started for home.
The sergeant-at-arms of the Seriate; Col.
Richard Bright, was in charge of the
party.
Speaker Reed was among the representa
tives of the House.
CO! HT MARTIAL OP HOMKYN.
No Ink Unit of Hie President's Action
Ohlalnaltlp.
Washington, May 21—Becnel ary Alger
Is preparing a brief of the proceedings
and record In the courtmarllat cose of
Capt. Romeyn of the Fifth Infantry. He
has bad no opportunity to do morn than
to discuss the matter briefly with the
President, snd, at the request of the lat
ter, Is now making up a statement of the
salient points In the caee. Pending this,
there Is no possibility ol arriving at an
Idea of whst the President's action upon
the courtmartlal sentence will he, nor has
Hecretary Alger himself Indicated the na
ture of his recommendation to the Pres
ident.
UII.HF.It LOSES HIS LICENSE.
Its Loss to the Recent Eire ou the
Steamer Leoua.
New York. May 31.—Capt. James Wilder
of the Mallory Line steamer Leona haa
been deprived of his license by the local
board of . United Btates steam vessel in
spectors This was ths outcome of the
investigation of the fire on board the Leo
na.
Earle Congressional Delegation.
Washington, May 21.—The congressional
delegation appointed to attend the funeral
of Henator Earle left the city for Green
ville, H. C.. to-night, via the Houthern
railway. They will reach the latter place
to-morrow about noon.
I onfesses la g Harder.
Winston. N, C., May 21.—Henry Love,
(colored), under arrest here, has confess
ed that he is Lewis Mason, who killed
Peter Durant while under arteat at Atlan
ta, on Christmas day, 1396.
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D’LOME’S LETTER TO OLNEY.
FILL TEXT OP THE REPLY GIVEN
TO THE PUBLIC.
The Liberal Purposes of Spain To
wards Culm ns Outlined in the
King's .Speech In the Cortes Men
tioned ns In n .Manner Answering
tlie foniiniinientlon of the Secre
tary of Slate—Mr. Olney's Letter
Interpreted h> the Spanish Minis
ter ns Emphasising the Knot That
This Government Did Not Intend
to Intervene in the War.
Washington, May 21.—The full corre
spondence between the United States an.)
Spain relative to Secretary Olney's offer
of mediation on the Cuban question Is
gradually coming to light. Mr, Olney’a
letter was made public during Senator
Foraker's recent speech, with a brief ex
tract from the .Spanish minister's reply.
To-day the full reply of Minister Dupuy
de Lome became available. It Is as fol
lows:
"Legation of Spain, In Washington, June
4, 1896.—T0 Mr. Secretary: As I had the
honor to Inform your excellency some
time ago, I lost no time In communicating
to the minister of stato of his majesty,
the King of Spain, the note that your ex
cellency was pleased to address to me un
der date of April 4 last, in regard to the
events that are taking place in the island
of Cuba.
"In his answer, dated May 22, last, the
Duke of Tetuan tells me that the impol-t
--nnce of the communication here referred
to has led the government of his majesty
to examine with the greatest care and i
postpone an answer until such time as its
own views on the complicated and deli
cate Cuban question should be officially
made public.
"The minister of state adds that since
the extensive and liberal purposes of
Spain towards the Cubans have been laid
before the Cortes by the august Ups of
his majesty, In the speech from the
throne, the previous voluntary decisions
of the Spanish government In the matter,
may serve, as they are now serving, as
the basis of a reply to your excellency's
note. The government of his majesty ap
preciates to Its full value the noble frank
ness with which (he United Slates has In
formed it of the very definite opinion It
has formed In regard to the legal Impos
sibility of granting the recognition of bel
ligerency to the Cuban insurgents.
"Indeed, those, who are now fighting Ira
Cuba agulnst the integrity of the Spanish
fatherland possess no qualifications enti
tling them to the respect, or even to the
consideration of the other countries; they
do not, as your excellency expresses It,
possess any civil government established
and organized, with a known seat, and ad
ministration of defined territory, and they
have not succeeded In permanently occu
pying any town, much less any city, large
or small.
“Your excellency declares In the note to
which 1 am now replying, with great legal
acumen and spontaneously, that It Is Im
possible for the Cuban insurgents to per
form the functions of a regular govern
ment within Its own frontier, and much
less to exercise the rights and fulfil tho
obligations that are incumbent on all the
members of the family of nations. More
over, their systematic campaign of de
struction against all Industries of the Is
land. and the means by which they are
worked, would, of Itself, be sufficient to
keep them without the pale of the univer
sally recognized rules of International law.
“His majesty's government has read
with no less gratification the explicit and
spontaneous declarations to the effect that
the government of the United States
seeks no advantage in connection with the
Cuban question, Ms only wish being that
the Inductable and lawful sovereignty
of Bpaln be maintained and strengthened
through the submission of the rebels,
which, as your excellency Btates In your
note, is of paramount necessity to tha
Spanish government for the maintenance
of Its authority and Ms honor.
"While expressing the hlffti gratification
with which his majesty's government took
note of the emphatic statement which your
excellency was pleased to make In your
note of the 4th of April with regard to
the sovereignty of Bpaln and the deter
mination of the United Btates not to do
anything derogatory to It, and acknow
ledging with pleasure all the weight they
carry, the Duke of Tetuan says that noth
ing else was to be expected of th* lofty
sense of right cherished by the govern
ment of the United Btates.
‘‘lt Is unnecessary, as your excellency
remarks, and In view of so correct and
so frlendiy an attitude, to discuss the hy
liothesls of intervention, as M would bo
utterly inconsistent with the above views.
"The government of his majesty, tho
King of Bpaln, fully concurs In the opin
ion that Your Excellency was pleased to
express. In regard to the future of tho
island In the event, which cannot and shall
not lie, of the Insurrection in Ms triumph.
"There can be no greater accuracy of
Judgment than that displayed by your ex
cellency when, as you said, with great
reason, such a termination of the conflict
would he looked upon with the moat se
rious misgivings even by the most enthus
iastic advocate of popular government be
cause, us remarked by your excellency,
with the heterogeneous combination of
races that exist there, tho disappearance
of Bpaln would be the disappearance of tha
only bond of union which can keep them
In balance, and an unavoidable struggle
among the men of different color, contra
ry to the spirit of Christian civilization,
would supervine.
"The accuracy of your excellency's
statements is ell the more striking an ow
ing to the condition of the population in
the Island, no part of the natives can be
conceded superiority over the others, if
the assistance of the Spaniards from Eu
rope Is not taken Into account.
"The Island of Cuba has been exclusive
ly Bpsnlsh since Its discovery; the great
normal development of Its resources,
whatever Ms value, whatever It represents
in the community of mankind, It owes In
Its entirety to the mother county, and
even at this day,among the various group#
of people that Inhabit It, whatever be the
standpoint from which the question be
examined, the natives of the penlneula
there are absolutely for the peace and ad
vancement of the Island.
"All these fully and clearly demonstrats
that It la not ponslble to think that the
Island of Cuba can be benefitted except
through the agency of Spain acting under
her own Impulse, as she has long been,
by the principles of liberty and Justice.
"The Spanish government Is, as g mal
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