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THE MORNING NEWS. i
Established 1850. - Incorporated 1888. V
J. H. ESTILU President. )
STABBED HER TO THE HEART.
EMPRESS OF AUSTRIA VICTIM OF
AX ANARCHIST’S STILLETO.
An Ifnllnn Denis the Deadly Tlirnst
While the Emiiress Was on the
streets of Geneva—She NVu* Travel
ins Incognito and Xo Precautions
Hail Been Taken to Protect Her.
'1 he Assassin An Italian Named
I.aochinl He Was Arrested The
) mpres* Mils Stubbed From Be
hind, But Resained Her Feet and
Walked to a Steamer.
Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 10.—The Era
. -s of Austria was assassinated at Hotel
p, turivage this afternoon by an anar
chist, who was arrested,
li. stabbed her majesty with a stiletto.
Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 10.—It ap
pears that her majesty was walking from
her hotel to the landing place of the
steamer about 1 o’clock p. m., when an
ar irchist named Laochini, who was born
in l'aris of Italian parents, suddenly ap
proached and stabbed her to the heart.
The Empress fell, got up again, .and
*3as carried to the steamer unconscious.
The boat started, but, seeing the Em
press had not recovered consciousness,
the captain returned and the Empress was
carried to the Hotel Beaurivage, where
tile expired.
The Empress of Austria was born Dec.
ft, 1837. She was a daughter of Duke
Maximilian of Bavaria, and was married
to Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria
ami King of Hungary, April 24, 1854.
They had three children, the Archduch
ess Gisola, who is married to Prince Luit
jold of Bavaria, the Archduke Rudolph,
who married Princess Stephanie of Bel
gium, and who was (seemingly) assas
sinated in 1889, and the Archduchess Maria
Valeria, who married the Archduke
Franz Salvator of Austria-Tuscany.
The late Empress was an enthusiastic
horsewoman.
The stretcher upon which the Empress
was carried to t'ne hotel was hastily im
provised with oars and some clothes. Doc
11,rs and priests were immediately sum
moned and a telegram was sent toEm
peror Francis Joseph.
All efforts to revive her majesty were
unavailing and she expired at 3 o'clock.
The medical examination showed that
the assassin must have used a small tri
angular tile.
After striking the blow he ran along
the Itue des Alpes, with the evident in
tern ion of entering the Square des Alpes.
but Infore reaching it he was seized by
two cabmen who had witnessed tae crime.
They handed him over to a boatman and
a gendarme, who conveyed him to the
police station.
The prisoner made no resistance. He
even sang as he walked along saying:
“I did it,” and "She must be dead.”
At the police station he declared that
he was a “starving anarchist with no
hatred for the poor, but only for the
rich.”
loiter, when taken to the court house
and interrogated by a magistrate in the
presence of three members of the local
government and the police officials, he
pretended not to know French and refus
ed to answer questions. The police, on
scorching him, found a document showing
his name lo be Luigi Laochini, born in
Paris in 1873, and ah Italian soldier.
A great crowd quickly assembled around
the Hotel Beaurivage, where the officials
proceeded after interrogating the prisoner.
The police searched the scene of the
crime for the weapon and the accom
plices of the assassin.
it appears that a boatman noticed three
persons closely following the Empress,
who was making purchases in the shops.
The local government, immediately on
receiving the news of her majesty's death,
l.ulf-masted the flag on the Hotel de Ville
(ihe municipal offices) and proceeded in
a body to the Hotel Beaurivage as a token
of respect.
Tlie excitement is increasing and many
of ihe shops on the Kursaal are closed.
The assassin told the magistrate that
la came to Geneva in order to assassinate
' another important personage,” but had
1 -i'll unable to execute the project. The
r iuson of his failure, he did not give, but
he declared that it was only by accident
h* had learned of the presence of the Aus
t' in Empress in Geneva.
The wound was just over the left breast.
There was hardly any bleeding.
A priest was secured in time to adminls
t<-r extreme unction.
Berne, Switzerland, Sept.' 10.—After hav
ing been stabbed from behind, the Em
l’i t -s rose and walked on board the steam
er, where she fell, fainting.
The captain did not wish to put off from
th'- quay, but did so at the request of the
Empress and her suite, there being no ap
-1 ichension that she was seriously hurt.
The steamer was lurned back before
i c hing the open lake and the Empress,
unconscious, was carried to the hotel on
a dretcher.
■he President of Switzerland and other
m* mbers of the government were stunned
with horror and grief when news reach
'd the palace that the Empress, so be
hocil by all Europeans, had fallen a vio
-11111 to an assassin within the borders of
Ei< ir country.
They immediately arranged to hold an
extraordinary federal council on Sunday
tcrning in order to consider the meas
u 's to take against the assassin.
Tne latter must be tried according to
ti statutes of the canton in which tiie
Cr.me was committed, which forbids cap
ltMl punishment and makes life imprison
j tit the most severe penalty that can
1 imposed.
"liiti the Austrian minister, Count
afsteln, was informed of the tragedy
1 hurried to the palace and was met with
1 ,cessions of the deepest sympathy. So
it as a special train could lie arranged
1 minister started for Geneva, accom
t I me I py the deputy prosecutor general,
• ■> took up the case at once, his chief
' " ie on vacation. He will hold a pre
-11-ntn.try inquiry at Geneva to-fiight, or
• mon as possible, and return to-morrow
t " order to report to the federal council.
, • h*> federal authorities had been in
med of the visit of the Empress, and
y notified the governors of the cantons
Empress expected to visit, instructing
m to take sitecial police measures for
i . am * safety, if it appeared nec
, he *’ wero not Informed of her majesty's
-■cation to visit Geneva, nor were the lo
fpjje Jltenirtg ffj
cal officials aware of her presence, as she
was traveling incognito.
The police ate not blamed, though the
circumstances responsible for the lack of
precautions are widely regretted.
All Switzerland is profound with sorry
and indignation. The papers of all cities
have printed extra editions, expressing
horror of the crime.
Laochini, the anarchist, lived in Parma,
Italy.
PLOT OF ITALIAN ANARCHISTS.
President Fmire Sends Condolences
to Emperor Fronds Joseph.
Paris, Sept. 10.—President Felix Faure
sent a telegram of condolence to Em
peror Francis Joseph immediately upon
receipt of news of the assassination, and
he has since countermanded the arrange
ments for the shooting party fixed for to.
morrow at the Marly preserves.
The police here believe the murder a
plot of Italian anarchists, and that the
assassin is indentieai with one Luccesl,
who is wanted by the Paris police as a
dangerous anarchist.
The man known as Luccesi was impli
cated in the recent troubles at Milan, af
ter which he fled to Zurich.
While at Zurich, Laseres was present
at the meeting of the Italian anarchists,
when seven were selected, including Lue
cessi, to assassinate ihe principal Euro
pean sovereigns. Including the King of
Italy.
A French detective, who was present at
the meeting In disguise, warned the
French foreign office, which communicated
its information to the Italian government.
Asa result King Humbert was carefully
guarded, as was also M. Faure.
About a week ago another meeting of
the 'same band of anarchists was held at
Zurich, and those who had been selected
at the previous meeting were accused of
cowardice. Thereupon Luccess! said: "I
will show I am no coward. I will kill
someone." The following day he left
Zurich and went to Vale, proceeding
thence to Geneva.
GRIEF HEOJ*ENS GRIEF’S WOUND.
Emperor Had Not Recovered From
Prince Rudolph's Tragic Death.
London, Sept. 10.—Grave fears are al
ready expressed here regarding the effect
which the assassination of the Empress
of Austria may have upon the Emperor,
whose health has never recovered from
the blow of Crown Prince Rudolph’s tragic
death, and it is known that his majesty
lately has been very feeble.
AUSTRIAN AMBASSADOR OVERCOME
News of the Empress’ Death Impart
ed to Him at New London.
New London, Conn., Sept. 30.—The news
of the assassination of the Empress of
Austria first reached Ambassador Henge
muiler, who, with his suite, has been
spending the summer here, through the
Associated Press reporter here.
The ambassador was seen at his cottage
at Pequot, and when told of the tragedy,
was completely overcome. He declined to
be interviewed on the subject at present.
EMPEROR RECEIVES THE NEWS.
Notification Reaches Him at Schoen
lirtin While En Route to Zips.
Vienna,' Sept. 10.—Emperor Francis Jo
seph received the news at Schoenbrun.
His majesty’s journey to attend the ma
neuvers at Zips, Hungary, was, of course,
abandoned.
All the boats here and in the provincial
towns are closed to-night.
GREAT GRIEF IN HUNGARY.
Hungarian Diet to Convene In
Special Session To-day.
Buda Pest, Hungary, Sept. 10.—The news
of the assassination of the Queen of Hun
gary and Empress of Austria was received
here with consternation. Men and women
were seen weeping in the streets. Every
where mourning banners are displayed.
The Hungarian Diet will be convened
in special session to-morrow.
WEAPON MTS A SHARP FILE.
Assassin Regrets That the Heath
Penalty Can’t Be Applied.
Paris, Sept, li.—The Figaro states that
the weapon used by the assassin of the
Empress of Austria was found in the lake.
It was a three-sided file, very slender and
sharp. *
A post-mortem examination showed an
almost imperceptible wound, the file hav
ing penetrated the heart, and not causing
exterior bleeding.
The Empress, It seems, only supposed
that she had received a violent blow. At
first she maintained great coolness. When
asked if she wished to return to the hotel,
she replied: “No; he only struck me on
the breast, and doubtless wished to steal
my watch.”
The assassin made a complete confes
sion, adding that he regretted that the
death penalty does not exist In the can
ton where the fragedy occurred.
The Geneva police believe that they are
on the tracks of Lesschl.
UNITED STATES’ CONDOLENCES.
President Wire* Emperor on Learn
ing of the Empress' Death.
Washington, Sept. 10.—The state depart
ment late this afternoon received a con
firmation of the reported assisslnation of
the Empress of Austria. The foiowing dis
patch was received from the United States
consul at Geneva:
"Geneva, Sept, 10, 1:50 p. m.—The Em
press of Austria just assassinated here by
an Italian anajjjfhhq. Ridgeiy.”
Upon receipt of Col. Ridgoly’s notifica
tion of the death of the Empress, Presi
dent McKinley sent the following message
of condolence:
"Executive Mansion, Washington, Sept.
10.—His Majesty, the Emperor of Austria,
Vienna: 1 have heard with profound regret
of the assassination of her majesty, the
Empress of Austria, while at Geneva, and
tender to your majesty the deep sympathy
of the government and people of the United
States. William McKinley.”
Ponnma nt Newport New*.
Newport News, Va., Sept. 30.—The
steamship Panama arrived at Fort Mon
roe to-night from Porto Rico, bringing 255
soldiers belonging to Massachusetts, Penn
sylvania and Illinois regiment*. Thirty of
the men are sick and will go into Ihe hos
pital. The others are well enough to go
to their homes.
SAVANNAH. GA„ SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER 11. 180S.
COMMISSIONERS AT HAVANA.
THE RESOLUTE REACHES THERE
EARLY YESTERDAY MORNING.
Marked Courte*te* Shown the Amer
icans Bj- tire Spanish Ollleials,
Who Board the Resolute Shortly
After Her Arrival—A large Crowd
nt tlie tVharf to Witness the Arri
val of Commissioners, But Their
Behavior Win Respectful—Unfit,
iilaneo Receives tlie Visitor*—First
Session of Commission Will Take
Plaee To-day Behind Closed Door*.
Havata, Sept. 10.—The United States
transport Resolute, having the United
States Cuban evacuation commission on
board, entered the port shortly after 7
o'clock this morning.
There were no Spanish flags flying at
that time, and no salute was fired.
Immediately after the arrival of the
Resolute, which reached here flying some
white bunting forward and an admiral’s
flag from her mainmast, she was visited
by the commander of the French gun
boat Fulton, who boarded the Resolute In
full uniform.
Shortly afterward, a government launch
ran alongside the Resolute. She had on
board Dr. Congosto, the secretary-general
of the government; Gen. Solano, the chief
of-staff, representing Capt. Gen. Blanco,
and Maj. Garcia Benitz of the general
staff. Their visit lasted fully an hour.
At the expiration of the conference, an
officer of the Spanish warship Alfonso
XIII paid his respects to Rear Admiral
Sampson. This interview was of a very
formal nature.
Shortly afterward, Gen. Solano, acting
for Capt. Gen. Blanco, placed the latter's
private carriage at the disposal of the com
missioners.
All the foreign and American shipping
in port displayed every available piece of
colored bunting, and the Resolute dipped
her colors in answer to every salute.
The Resolute is moored to a buoy close
alongside the steel dock. She was sur
rounded all the morning by hundreds of
small boats, which saluted the vessel,
while their occupants waved their hats and
handkerchiefs.
At 9:15 the American commissioners, ac
companied by the Spanish officers repre-’
senting Capt, Gen. Blanco, landed at La
Machina wharf, and arrived at the pal
ace at 9:40, where the captain general’s
bodyguard presented arms as they appear
ed.
Capt. Gen. Blanco, dressed in full uni
form, received the visitors in the reception
room, where, after the formal presenta
tion had taken plaee and the official cour
tesies had been exchanged, they sat down
and conferred for about twenty minutes.
The Spanish commander sat in the center,
with Gen. Butler on his right and Admi
ral Sampson on his left. Next to Gen.
Butler*sat Gen. Parrado, and next to him
was Gen. Wade.
On Admiral Sampson's left sat Col.
Clous and Capt. Hart, the official inter
preter.
The captain general addressed the com
missioners In English. He asked them to
excuse any mistakes which he might
make, explaining that it was a long time
since he had used that language.
The United States commissioners left
the palace shortly after 10 o’clock, ac
companied by Gen. Solano, and Dr. Con
gosto. They were driven to the Machina
wharf apposite the wreck of the Maine,
where they tobk lunch before returning
to the Resolute for breakfast.
Col Clous and Capt. Hart, aeompanied
by a Spanish officer, then paid a visit
to Admiral Manterola and to the captain
of the port, after which they returned on
board the Resolute.
The general public crowded the wharf
when the arrival of the Resolute became
known, but there was no demonstration.
Everybody behaved quietly and respect
fully.
Late this afternoon the American com
missioners, on the advice of accompanying
physicians, decided to live ashore while
here, but they have not chosen places of
residence. They will probably remain on
boatd the Resolute this evening and moke
the change to-morrow.
The first session of the commission will
take place to-morrow morning at 8 o’clock
at the colonial office. Judging from con
versation with the commissioners all the
sessions will be behind closed doors.
At noon to-day Lieut. C. C. Morse, rep
resenting Rear Admiral Sampson, paid his
rcSpectis to the British consul, who re
turned the visit an hour later, when a sa
lute was fired.
The Spanish steamer Ciudad de Cadiz
left this afternoon for Spain with fiOO sick
soldiers, two generals and their staffs.
MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS.
Spanish Commissioner* Awaiting
Their Instruction* By Alfonso XIII.
San Juan, Porto Rico, Sept. 10.—A joint
meeting of the evacuation commissioners
was held in the council chamber of the pal
ace this morning. It was exceedingly for
mal.
Maj. Gen. Brooke, Rear Admiral Schley
and Brig. Gen. Gordon, accompanied by
their personal staffs, drove to the jtalace,
where they were formally presented to
the Spanish commissioners, Gen. Ortega,
Brigadier of Marine Vallcrino, and Senor
Aguarilna, auditor of war.
The presentation was made by Capt.
Gen, Macias. Both commissions then re
tired to the spacious council room, hung
with fine paintings, where credentials were
exchanged.
The Spanish commissioners were most
courteous. They explained that their em
barrassment was due to the fact that their
instructions had failed to arrive, though
expected on the Alfonso XIII, overdue
since yesterday. They assured the Ameri
con commissioners of their confidence that
the instructions would arrive during a
day or two and suggested an adjournment
until Monday at 2 o’clock, to which the
American commissioners promptly agreed.
The American commissioners also
agreed to the suggestion that these ses
sions of the commissions should be secret
as many questions of a diplomatic char
acter might arise, which if given pub
licity might embarrass the work.
The two commissions will meet sepa
rately to begin with and the joint ses
sions will be held to exchange prepara
tions. The American official interpreters,
stenographers and typewriters are expect
ed to-morrow.
The American commissioners will <li*.
play a liberal spirit in the negotiations,
taking the position that they can afford
jo be generous as to non-essentials. They
are only anxious to bring about evacua
tion as soon as possible.
The Spanish officials have been at work
several days making Inventories of ihe
government property. Many officers have
ail their effects packed, and will welcome
the day on which they sail for Spain.
CRISIS MAY COME THIS WEEK.
Idle to Attempt to Conceal That
Wlllclt I* Inevitable.
Madrid, Sept. 9, via Bayonne, Sept. 10
The position of the ministry has been
greatly shaken by the charges made to
day (Friday) against the government, col
lectively and Individually, by Senor Ca
nalejas, editor of El Heraldo, and a rec
ognized lieutenant In the newly organized
purty headed by Gen. l’olavleja.
It is believed that Senor c’nnalejas has
documents to support his accusations of
incapacity against Lieut. Gen. Correa,
minister for war, and Capt. Aunon, minis
ter of marine.
A minister, In reply to a question to
day as to the rumor that a ministerial
crisis is imminent, said it was idle to at
tempt to conceal the fact that a crisis
was inevitable, ami would come next
week, after the chambers had adopted Ihe
government's bill authorizing the aliena
tion of national territory as a condition
of peace.
The Queen Regent, It is understood, in
formed Senor Sagasta yesterday that she
would continue so bestow her confidence
upon him for some days yet.
Several prominent deputies are in favor
of Joining Gen. Polavieja's party.
During the Senate' session today, Senor
Lastres of Porto Rico and Senator Pinedo
of Cuba vio.ently attacked the United
States for “having seized the Antilles, re
gardless of Justice and legality,” and for
"discarding the mask of humanity as
sumed, in order to get possession of (he
two islands, the great majority of whose
people is devoted to Spain.”
NOT RECEIVED AT WASHINGTON.
Alleged Protest From Madrid Falls
to Reach the Capital.
Washington, Sept. 10.—It Is believed at
the state department that some of the
data being prepared in Madrid for the
guidance of the Spanish members of the
peace commission in the presentation of
their case, has been erroneously assumed
to form the subject of a direct protest to
the Washington government, through 51.
Gambon, the French ambassador, as re
ported from English sources yesterday.
No such communication has reached eith
er the stale department or the French
embassy as that described in the London
dispatches ns forming the basis of the
protest touching the American oecupation
of lluniia.
The determined disposition on the part
of the Spanish authorities to regard as
illegal and unwarranted by international
law the American claim to Manila by vir
tue of the surrender, which took place
two days after the signature of the pro
tocol suspending hostilities, has a motive.
The peace commission, which is charged
to deal with the whole Philippine ques
tion. will probably make a very substan
tial distinction in disposition of territories
actually conquered and occup.ed by mili
tary forces of the United Stales and those
relinquished under the terms of the pro
tocol. These are all questions which may
promptly come before the commission, and,
therefore, it is assumed that they will not
be presented to the United States govern
ment in advance of the meeting of that
commission.
GEN. BH.4FTEII AT WHITE HOUSE.
He Goes Over tlie Santiago Campaign
With the President,
Washington, Sept. 10.—Gen. Shatter had
nearly an hour's conference with the Pres
ident to-day. He came over to the White
House from the war department with
Col. Miley of his staff and Adjt. Gen. Cor
bin.
The general went over the Santiago cam
paign with the President going into de
tails as far as possible in the time at the
President’s disposal.
On leaving the White House the general
said he had about completed his report
and would have it ready for delivery to
the Secretary of War by next Monday
morning. He would then leave to take
tjommand at Camp Wikoff. The gqperal
aid not seem to credit the report that
Utter on he would be put in command of
ihe department of California. He express
ed himself as strongly in favor of a rigid
investigation of the conduct of the San
tiago campaign.
Gen. Eagan of the commissary depart
ment also called at the White liopse and
had a talk with the President. Later on
the general said that he had insisted upon
a most searching investigation of the com
missary department and fell sure that
when the truth became known it would
be seen that very many of the published
reports concerning the food supplied to
the army were absolutely without rny
foundation.
MINNEWASKA SUSPECTED.
Chnleston Wilt Not Permit Her to
Enter tlie Hnrlior.
Charleston, S. C., Sept. 10.—The United
States transport Minnewaska that arrived
here last night was not allowed to come
up to the city to-day by th<j health au
thorities.
Quarantine Officer Lebby had discovered
that there was a suspicious case of slck
nes on board the vessel, and as she was but
seventeen days out of Sanitago the board
of health decided that she had best not be
allowed to touch here.
There were forty cases of sickness on the
ship when she went up to New York car
rying troops from Santiago.
The Minnewaska was to have loaded
here with supplies for Ponce, Porto Rico,
but she will have to sail without her cargo.
She may be ordered to-morrow to Sape'.o
to await developments and to be disin
fected should It be found that the sickness
on board Is fever.
YELLOW FEVEH AT PORTO RICO.
Chief Surgeon nt Ponce Reports a
Death Among the Troops.
Washington, Sept. 10.—Surgeon General
Sternberg to-day received a dispatch from
the chief surgeon at Ponce Baying that
there were four cases of yellow fever and
one death among the troop* there. This
i* the first report of yellow fever among
the troops in Porto lUco,
MADDOX SWAYS MEIKLEJOHN.
PERSUADES HIM TO RENOUNCE 1115
PROMISE TO GOV. ATKINSON.
First In First Out Rule to Re Applied
to the Georgia Regiments, anti
Thereby Muster!ug Out the Second
Regiment nail Itetiiliilijg Ihe Third.
Congressman Maddox Appeared nt
the NVnr Department in n State ot
Anger tinier* for .Mustering Opt
tlie First It II l Third Regiments
Were Sidetrneked Until tlie Con
gressman Could Present His Argu
ment.
Washington, Sept. 10.—As a result of the
work done to-day by Congressman Mad
dox of the Seventh district, the Second
Georgia is to he mustered out of the ser
vice and the Third Is the regiment select
ed to stay in.
Judge Jlnddox reached here last night.
He came for the purpose of urging that
the Second be mustered ouk and when he
learned on his arrival That the Governor
had selected the Second to stay in und
the Third to go out, he was mad. When the
judge gets mad he has a very forceful
way of putting his case and he had not got
over being mad when he went to the war
department this morning. Congressman
Tate was with him, though he was not
particularly interested.
Judge Maddox first saw the acting sec
retary of war, Meikeljohn. He asked if the
matter could be reopened long enough for
him to make his showing and this was
done. Then he argued that the Second
Georgia was Ihe first regiment recruited
and mustered in, that it had undergone all
the privations that any troops had, except
the Spanish bullets which they had no
chance* to encounter. They had been sent
to Tampa and had fought Ihe malaria and
the Inconveniences of camp life in the
tropics and had been ordered a number of
times on transports and then off again, !>e
ing buffeted about generally. They had un
dergone all the hardships of actual service,
while the Third had been recruited prin
cipally after hostilities had caased. He
urged the department to *tlck to Its rule —
first in, first out—and showed that
tlie Second was In reality the
the first in.
Congressman Maddox’s presentation of
the ease was so strong that the acting
secretary went with him at once to see if
the order determined upon as the result
of the Governor s visit had been issued.
It hud been, but had not yet been sent
out. Adjt. Gen. Corbin at once ordered
its recall. Then he and the acting secre
tary went over the case with the con
gressmen front the Seventh, and as the re
sult they agreed that the original plan
should be followed, and the First and
Second mustered out.
The adjutant general assured the Morn
ing News correspondent to-night ’ that
there will be no further changes.
WILD .iftY AT CAMP WHEELER.
All the Second Georgia Hoy* Glad
They Are to Go tint.
Camp Wheeler, Huntßvllle, Ala., Sept.
30.—The Second Regiment of Georgia Vol
unteer Infantry Is wild with excitement
to-night over the welcome news convey
ed by a ten-word telegram from Congress
man John W. Maddox, at Washington, to
the effect that the Second will he among
the troops that will lie mustered out of
the service at an early date. The message
was addressed to Congressman Maddox’s
son, who is serving as a private in Com
pany H, from Rome. It read as follows:
"The Secretary of War changed the or
der late this afternoon. The First and
Second regiments will go out."
This welcome news spread like wildfire
throughout the camp, and in much less
time than it takes to tell this story, yells
of joy from the
echoing through the surrounding forests.
The brave but homesick boys who had
been made to think that they were to re
main in the service to do garrison duty
for the remaining two years, the message
was a happy surprise indeed. Officers and
privates alike stemed lo fully appreciate
the situation, realizing that as enlisted
men, they were subject to the orders of
ihe war department until the expiration of
their term of enlistment, which Is two
yea rs.
It Is believed by the men that it was
through the effort* of Congressman Mad
dox that this change of orders at the war
department was made, and it Is needless to
say ihnt lie has bound the friendship of at
least 1,000 of-Georgia’s best stock with a
lasting tie.
The two regiments will, in all probabil
ity, be taken lo Atlanta wi’hln the next
few days, where they will disband as early
as possible.
CONSIDER IT A RUMOR.
I'iist Georgia Hoy* Have No Detinite
Nexv* of Mustering tint.
Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 10.—The report
that the First Georgia was to be muster
ed out was received at the camp this
morning with little demonstration. A con
trary report this afternoon met the same
reception -at the cafcip.
The Georgia Imys regard rumors of mus
tering out as rumors only, nnd no demon
stration is likely to lie made until some
definite order is received.
Col. Lawton stated this afternoon that
he was wholly ignorant of any action on
the part of Gov. Atkinson or other officials
in behalf of the First Georgia being mus
tered out, nor would he say whether he
favored mustering out or remaining in the
service. He Is neutral, arid will accept
whatever proposition is offered.
Another promotion was made to-day,
Sergt. Bowman, Company V, being raised
to the regimental quartermaster sergeant.
ORDERS AWAITING SIGNATURE.
Associate'! Press C onfirms the Report
of the Change 111 Order*.
Washington, Sept. 10.—The Associated
p reßß has Just confirmed the report that
orders have been prepared at the war de
partment, which will receive the Presi
dent’s signature to-night, for the muster
ing out of the First and Second Georgia
Regiments of Volunteers.
This action has been taken, after care
ful reconsideration of Ihe facts, and
amounts to a reversion of the original
programme, although for a time the de-
pnrtment had Intended to muster out the
Third Instead of the Second Regiment.
llUlli: HEARS THE MSWS.
(angrrminun tlmliloi Wire'll the He
unit From Washington.
Rome. Ga.. Sept. 10.—A telegram, re
ceived to-night from Oongresrman Mad
dox, who is in Washington, says: "The
Second Georgia Regiment will he mustered
out immediately. The Secretary of War
has changed his order and will retain the
Third Regiment.
A CASE UK FEVER AT JACKSON.
llonril of llenltli Reclines the City
I inler Quarantine.
Jackson, Miss.. Sept. 10.—The Roard of
Health passed the following to-night:
“After a most careful Investigation by
lira. J. H. Purnell, G. K. Harrington, W.
E. Todd and J. F. Hunter, It has been
decided that there Is one ease of yellow
fever in the city of Jackson, therefore, 1
do hereby declare the city of Jackson to
bo in quarantine under Dr. Purnell, state
health officer, and no passengers, bag
gage, freight or express will be permit
ted to leave the city of Jackson for any
point in the state of Mississippi.
‘ The stale board of health will arange
with railroad officials to run trains to
northern points for the benefit of all per
sons who may wish to leave the oily. The
Infected nyuse lias been thoroughly cor
doned for four blocks and with another
cordon on the outside of this, and in my
opinion it is not nec< s-uiy tnat there should
be a spread of the disease, and there is no
cause for any panic among the people of
Jackson, and 1 do earnestly recommend
thut the people of the city of Jackson will
act with all prudence and not let their
fears get the liettcr of their judgment, in
which the state board of health will do
everything In its power for the protection
of the people. G. M. Hunter, M. D.”
RECORD IT OH WOOD-
Two Jirw Cases There—A Death at
Taylors,
Jackson, Miss., Sept. 10.—Following Is
the report received from Insjieclors Gant
and Haralson to-night: "Since last re
port two new cases of yellow fever at Or
wood. Sick all doing well. Five new
cases at Taylors. Twenty-three sick. Five
dangerously ill. Death, Mr. Sessenger.”
A Death la Lafayette,
Watervalley, Miss., Sept. 10.—The yellow
fever in Dafayette has claimed its tlrst
victim.
A. Selslnger, one of the l>est-known cit
izens of this’section, died Inst night. He
hail been ill with the disease about a week.
There were six new cases ;H Taylors
yesterduy and to-day.
FLAG HAMIXi ON NORTH COAST.
llnj. Wylly Unfurls Old Glory In the
Town of Itnraeon.
Santiago, de Cuba, Sept. 10, 8:30 p. m.—
After an rfbsenee of ten days the transport
San Juan arrived to-day from Sagua de
Tanamo and Baracoa, with two thousand
Mauser rifles nnd a large quantity of am
munition from the Spaniards at Baracoa.
The San Juan carried four companies of
volunteers for garrison duty, two com
panies for each town.
On arriving at Baracoa on Sept. 1, MaJ.
Wylly and two companies disembarked,
and with due military ceremony, raised the
tlrst American flag that had been unfurled
on the northern coast of Cuba.
MaJ. Wylly, In establishing n line of
sentinels in advance of the pickets, neg
lected to notify the latter, who, hearing
footsteps on the hillside, without chal
lenging, llred about sixty shots. No harm
was done, but the men were much demor
alized and there was considerable amuse
ment among the Spanish officers over the
incident,
The San Juan left the next day for Sagua
ile Tanamo, when- were found 30U Span
ish troops and 000 Cubans In the vicinity
or the town. The general health there
was good.
Col. Francisco Valiants, chief of a Cu
ban regiment, will lie allowed to enter
the town with Ills forces after the de
parture of the Spaniards. He will assist
the civil government at Sagua de Tana
mo.
HITTER NESS PASSING AWAY,
gpr.nlurtlH and Cubans Vow Drinking
Each Others Health.
Havana, Sept. 9, via Key West, Sept. 10,
10:30 p. m.—This (Friday) morning the
large archives were carted from the mili
tary governor’s palace to the wharf, where
they were delivered to lighters for ship
ment to the Spanish mail steamer Ciudad
de Cadiz, that sails for Spairt to-morrow.
Preparations are being made for ea ’y
departure in every branch of the govern
ment.
On the afternoon of Sept. 5, the Cuban
Gen. Pedro Diaz and his staff, with a
band of music, arrived at Artemlsa, in
the province of Piiiar de! R!o, to pay a
visit to the Spanish military governor, Col.
Duelo, who, with the Mayor
of the town, received them with
the utmost cordiality. The visitors
and their hosts drank one another's health
and photographs were taken of the fra
ternizing officers While the hand played
Cuban rind Spanish airs.
Before lire Cubans left the cry “Viva la
Pnz” was raised with cheers in which ail
Joined lustily. This spirit is becom'ng more
and more prevalent; and the old time feel
ing of bitterness Is passing away.
THINKS DREYFUS GUILTY.
Gen. /ii ril mien Is of Hie Same Opin
ion As Ills Predecessor.
Paris, Sept. 10.—The Liberte says the
examination of the documents in the
Dreyfus case has led Gen. Zurllndon, the
minister for war, to the conclusion that
the prisoner Is guilty, as it "did his pre
decessors,” and that, consequently, the
general has decided to resume the military
governorship of Paris next wrfek.
A semi-official note issued this evening
says the minister for war has handed to
the minister of Justice the papers in the
Dreyfus case, with his definite opinion
thereon.
The council, it is added, will on Mon
day decide definitely upon the course to
be taken.
I DAILY. JlO A TEAH
■J 5 CENT3 A COPT.
( WEEKLY 3-TIMES-A-VVEJBK 1 A TEA
INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE.
THE PER VO V VEL AS DESIRED BY
PRESIDENT M’KINLEY,
He Tender* Nine Appointments On
the Committee, and Urges Them to
Serve Their Country In Investiga
ting the Conduct of the War—Gen.
John 11. Gordon Named In lire List,
Hut He W ires Ills Declination Last
N light Those Named Well Equip
ped for the Iluties of the Positions.
Political Adherence Not Regarded
111 the Appointments.
Washington, Sept. 18.—The President has
urged the following named gentlemen,
among others, to accept places on the com
mittee requested by Secretary Alger to in
vestigate the conduct of the war:
Gen. John W. Schofleld.
Gen. John B. Gordon.
Gen. Granville M. Dodge.
President D. C. Gilman.
Gen. Charles F. Manderson.
Hon. Robert T. Lincoln.
Hon. Daniel S. J.amonL
Dr. W. \V. Keen.
Col. James A. Sexton.
The message which President McKlnlej
addressed to each of these, follows:
"Will you render the country a great
service by accepting appointment as a
memlier of the committee to examine into
(he conduct of the commissary, quarter
master and medical bureaus of the war de
partment during the war, and into the ex
tent, causes and treatment of sickness in
the field and in the camps?
"Jt is my desire that the full and exact
truth shall he ascertained and made
known.
"I cannot too strongly impress upon you
my earnest wish that this committee shall
Is: of such a high character as will com
mand the complete confidence of the coun
try, und 1 trust you will consent to serve.
"William McKinley."
It would have been difficult for the Pres
ident to have selected nine men more fav
orably known to Hie American people,
and yet equipped perfectly for the work
they will ls> called upon to perform.
Gen. Schofield was Gen. Miles’ predecess
or as commanding general of the United
States army nnd has held the unlimited
confidence of all the Presidents of the
United States since Grant, without re
gard to political adherence. His experi
ence in the civil war as a corps command
er eminently fils him to pass Judgment
upon the operations in the Held Just con
cluded.
Her. Gordon has hail about the same
experience In the Confederate army as
Gen. Schofield on the Northern side, nnd
In addition he has represented his state,
Georgia, for iwo terms in the United
Slates Senate and retired In the face of a
popular demand for his re-election.
Gen. Granville Dodge is well known aa
a man of large business Interesta in New
York, hut even better among soldiers
whom he led io success In the civil war.
He also commanded an army corps, and
has never lost his interest in military
affairs since entering civil life.
D. C. Gilman Is one of the (rest known
educators in the United States, at present
holding the honored post of president of
Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
He was selected by President Cleveland as
a member of the commission appointed to
settle the Venezuelan boundary contro
versy.
Charles F. Manderson of Nebraska was
senntor from that state for two terms,
and also served with distinction in tho
war as a division commander. His af
filiation with the veteran element will giva
weight to any conclusions he may reach.
He Is at present In Washington.
lion. Robert T. Lincoln is so well known
ns to need no Introduction to the public,
and the same la almost equally true of
Daniel 3. Lament, Secretary of War un
der the second Cleveland administration.
Dr. W. W. Keen is a clllzen of Philadel
phia, and enjoys the reputation of being
one of the most scientific and ablest of
physicians of that city. In his selection
the President supplies the technical tal
ent necessary to Insure a sound Inquiry
into the conduct of~the medical depart,
ment of the army.
Col. Janies A. Sexton has host been made
known to the American people by hl re
cent election to (he post of commander-in
chief of tlie Grand Army of the Republic.
Gen. Gordon Declines.
Atlanta, On., Sept. 10,-Gen. John B.
Gordon has declined to aerve on the com
mission requester! by Secretary Alger to
Investigate the conduct of the Spanlsh-
Ameriean war, giving as a reason his un
stable health.
NEGHO SOLDIERS CAUSE A RIOT.
They Try to Li lie rate One of Their
Number at Anniston.
Montgomery. Ala., Sept. 10.—Members
of the Third Alabama (negro), engaged
In a riot at Anniston to-n>ght, which cams
near having serious results.
A member of the regiment was arrested
by the police for disorderly conduct and
lodged In jail. Members of the Third Ten
nessee and Second Arkansas assisted It*
upholding the law.
At night nearly 500 of the Third Ala
bama slipped out of camp and went to
town with the Intention of liberating their
comrade.
At the prison they were met by the pro
vost guard. They then gathered at an
other point, where there were white sol
diers and citizens.
Here a riot was soon In progress and a
dozen or more pistol shots fired. Two ne
gro soldiers and a member of the Second
Arkansas were shot.
The white officers finally formed the
negro soldiers In line and marched them
back to ramp. The wounds were slight.
HOBSON GETS HIS PROMOTION.
Advanced to Fall Naval Constructor
to Date From Jane 33.
Washington, Sept. 10.—Among the naval
orders Issued to-day were the following
promotions:
Capt. Higglnson of the Massachusetts,
to he commodore from Aug. KX
Assistant Naval Constructor R. P. Hob
son, to be full naval constructor, to date
from June 23.
The delay in making the last promotion
was caused by the impossibility of having
an earlier examination.
Miss Davis’ Condition l nchnnged.
Narragansett Pier, Sept. 10.—The condi
tion of Miss Winnie Davis to-night waa
unchanged. She passed u fairly comfort
able day