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vm: morning news. Established WTO. - Incorporated ISBS 1. U. KSTtLL, President. QUAY !S DENIED HIS SEAT. SENATE REFUSES TO AWIII' "ME PENNSYLVANIAN. jl, ;||,> close Vote of It!', to 02 I lie He*- olution Declaring lie I* Not En liileil to Ills Sent, Wan I’nxxed. His Case Was Lost When Vest, Hi* t lose Friend, Voted Against Him. senate Chamber Crowded uni] In terest Ran High. ' ,■ jfhington, April 24.—Hon. Matthew S. Q uav was to-day refused a seat in the 1 rite-] States Senate on the appointment ct (he Governor of Pennsylvania, by a vote of 33 to 32. The galleries were thronged with multi tudes, while other multitudes were unable to gain admission. On the floor of the Senate was every member of the body now in the city, and scores of members of the House of Representatives. The great throng listened with deep at tention to the brilliant argument of Mr. Spooner in favor of seating of the former Pennsylvania Senator, and to the fiery eloquence of Mr. Daniel of Virginia, who iv pealed to his colleagues to do -what, on his oath as a senator, he deemed right, and vote to do justice to him who was knocking at the Senate doors. Mr. Daniel concluded ten minutes be fore the hour fixed for the voting to begin. The excitement in the Senate by this time was intense. There was a hush In the chamber as Mr. Frye in the choir an nounced at 4 o’clock that the hour for the final vote had arrived and that the question was the pending motion of Mr. Chandler to strike out of the resolution declaring Mr. Quay not to be entitled to a seat the word "not.” Amid suppressed excitement Mr. Chand ler demanded the yeas and nays and the secretary of the Senate began to call the roii. All knew the vote would be close. The first sensation was caused by the failure of Mr. Pettigrew of South Dako ta to answer to his name, although he was in his seat. When Mr. Vest’s name was called he voted "No" in a clear, distinct voice, thus dashing the last hope of the friends f Mr. Quay, who had expected confidently that the distinguished Mis sourian would vote for his long-time per sonal friend. The Aruri^neii^ronol nded. When consideration of the Quay cae was taken up Mr. Penrose ot Pennsylvania continued his argument begun late yester day afternoon. Mr. McCumber of North Dakota, former ly a Quay advocate, delivered a careful’y prepared constitutional argument In op position to the seating of Mr. Quay. Mr. Lindsay of Kentucky spoke. Mr. Spooner contended for liberal states manship in tlTe case, saying that tho Sen nte should not take the narrowest con < ivable view of its determination of the question. As for himself neither personal ne nor popular criticism would influence his vote, which should be x cast for Mr. Quay. Messrs. Stewart of Nevada and Turner of Washington followed. “This is a judicial question,” said Mr. Daniel of Virginia, “nnd ought to be de cided upon judicial principles. Upon my oath as a senator of the United States, delivering true judgment according to my legal convictions, 1 declare I do believe that Mr. Quay is entitled to a seat in this body and so believing, I will so vote.” Mr. Daniel then presented a constitu tional argument in reply to that made yesterday by Mr. Quarles of Wisconsin. In conclusion Mr. Daniel declared that Mr. Quay as the appointee of ihe Govern or of Pennsylvanit has as good a right to a seat In the Senate as had any sena tor. When Mr. Daniel concluded it still lack ed ton minutes of the hour fixed for vote. How the Senator* Voted. At 4 o’clock the Chair announced the hour for voting hod arrived, and the pend ing question was Mr. Chandler’s motion t■> strike out of the dommittee resolution, and ioring that Mr. Quay was not entitle 1 to a seat in the Senate, the word “not.” Mr. Chandler asked for the yeas and nays. The motion was defeated os follows: Years—Allison, Baker. Carter, Chandler, Cl rk of Wyoming, Cullom, Daniel, Davis. I* ioo. Forater, Frye. Gear. ITunshrough, J* r.es of Nevada, McComas, MoLaurin, 3on, Morgan, Nelson, Penrose, Perkins, ' att of Now York, Scott, Sewell, Shoup, r oner. Stewart, Sullivan. Taliaferro, irtvn, V.'t-tmore, Wolcott—lt2. * ? >—Aiien. Bacon, Bard. Bate, Berry, 1' rrows, Butjer, Clay, Cockrell, Culber- Hnle, Harris, HePfeld, Hawley, ' n< ?? of Arkansas, Lindsay, Mcßride, Cum bo-, McEhery, McMillan, Martin, n *\v. F!att* of Connecticut, Proctor, 1 > tries, Ross, Simon. Teller, Tillman, T v-v. Turner. Vest. Wellington—33. ■ vs wre announc' and as fll ws, the named in each Instance being fa v *h.e t * Mr. Quay and th. second op • ! to him: Pritchard with Gilllnger, ’ " v with Hanna Foster wl h Kan with Thurston, Kenney with Caf 1-Iking with Chilton, Fairbanks Mall, ry, Hoar with Pettus, Kyle U. Rawlins. blowing senators were unpaired: h f Clark cf Montana and 1 tigrew. •'* T e and n then recurred to the orig r : loti >n and It was adopted by a Vr of 33 to 3?, the former vote being ex -0 • r.-ed on this question. M Quay was denied a soat In l ‘ '‘Tue on tlie appointment of Gov. * ■ ■ ‘ •• •< 1 senate then, at 4:23 p. m., adjourn tu 4 " IWM4KER IS PLEASED. * >i r *ln in** tiny Could Not He Elcetetl II } I'n I r NlcuiiM. ‘ n ' York, April 24.—John Warm maker. - In this city, to-night, expressed ' i ii.,n with th* vote In the United '* to keep Matthew S. Quay ' f s* at in that l>ody. ' r 1 kd if he intend* 1 10 be a c.'in for senator, Mr. Wanamaker rc h *ve to change my mind first.” Wanamnker gild that Quay could '‘looted by the next legislature bv I, ‘' He doubted, he said, whether *ud b. n i fnir election In tho state, ■'* In spots iti fifteen year*. 1 1* 1.1 KM A niMIBMUELL. Ii —r, VVm, Hurl, Gloom In ll,r Quay 1 I.OMI Msld, " Ghburg, p* , April 24 M. H. Quuy'* - 1 hi th* nuto at Washington to (Continued on Fifth Pan*). flje Jtefnin® TRYING TO ENTRAP IIOF.IIS. Roll nr is Is Spreading it Net Around Them nt Wepener. I.ondon, April 25, 5 a. m—The reports that the siege of Wepener had been prac tically raised were apparently premature. The Boer attack upon Col. Dalghety's northern position as described from Mas eru, was probably a final attempt to rush the garrteon before securing a safe re treat, and, as Col. Dalghety successfully repulsed the attack, little further anxiety is felt on his account. Lord Roberts has now spread a net with some 40,000 or more men and 150 guns, cov ering the whole western semi-circle around Wepener, while Gen. Hamilton has occupied the water works, practically without opposition. The Seventh division, under Gen. Tuck er, assisted by naval guns, has made a demonstration from Koree Siding, the Boots showing some opposition. At the same time a brigade moved out from Glen to take up a position on a range of - at Gennaadenale, north of the Mod der. The water works were found undam aged, with the exception of the removal of the sliding valves of the pumping en gines. The Boers now can only escape,, without risking an encounter, northward to Lady brand, and the chance of a successful outcome of the plans of Lord Roberts de pends on whether the British troops can reach Thaba Nchu and Ladybrand before the retreating commandos from DeWets dorp and Wepener. All the correspondents report that the roads are in a terrible condition, which ac counts for the slow progress of the Brit ish columns, and if the Boers are as well informed of the British plans as they have hitherto been, they are iikely again to es cape. It is now within three weeks of the date predicted for the British occupation of Pretoria, and although the present opera tions, as suggested in some quarters, may be the beginning of the main advance, it is not certain that they will not entail a further halt at Bloemfontein. THEY HEARD FROM DALGHETY. Brabant and Hart Are Getting Closer to Wepener. London,. April 24, 11:15 p. m.-The war oflloe issues the following from Gen. Rob erts: ‘‘Bloemfontein, April 24.—Gens. Brabant and Hart yesterday turned the position occupied by the enemy, who tried to pre vent the4r moving northward, and got into heliograph communication with Col. Dal ghety, commandant of the besieged gar rison at Wepener, who reported all well. “Gen. Brabant has three wounded, one missing. Three were wounded on the previous day. The 'border regiment had seven wounded. "At 1 p. m. yesterday, Brabant and Hart were eight miles south of Wepener. The Eleventh division, under Gen. Polo- Carew and Gen. French’s two brigades of cavalry, reached Tweede Celuk yesterday afternoon, without having met seribus op position.” "Heliograph communication has been established with Gen. Rundle. A patrol of the Seventh Dragoons, under Lieut. Jenkins, which was reported missing yes terday, has rejoined Gen. French’s camp, with the exception of Corpl. Taylor and Private Cook, who are believed to be wounded and prisoners. "Mounted infantry yesterday under Gen. lan Hamilton, occupied the water works at Sauna's Post. As the enemy are hold ing the neighboring hills in some strength the Ninth division, consisting of Gen. Smith-Porriens and Gen. MacDonald’s brigades, has been dispatched to support Hamilton. "Gen. Maxwell’s brigade, formerly Gen. Chermside’s of the Seventh division, yes terday moved eastward and seized the hills covering the wagon bridge over the Modder river at Kranz kraal, an import ant communication much used by the Boers during the last three weeks. Our only casualty was Private Brum, N. S. W.. mounted rifles, taken prisoner.” I BOERS ATTACKED DALGHETY. Made n Determined Assault, Hut Were Driven Hack. Maseru, Basutoland, Tuesday, April 24 The Boers severely attacked Col. Dal ghety’s northern position, facing Bok poortridge at 10 o’clock this morning, bringing four guns into action under whose fire they made a determined ad vance. The British returned a heavy fire, be fore which the Boers recoiled, after ex tending across the flats and maintaining a continuous long range fusillade for some hours. Artillery can be heard in the direction of Dewetsdorp, but there is no sign that the British relief column at that quarter has advanced further. The natives report that another British force has been detached from Bloemfon tein. If so the position of the Boers around Wepener Is precarious. THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. * • All Eye* Turned to Son thru-tern Fort of Free State. London, April 24—A1l attention is cen tered on the interesting, though compli cated, situation in the southeastern por tion of the Orange Free State, from which development* of the utmost Importance must ensue in the near future. Gen. Rundle, 14 would seem, has found Iho Boers confronting him at De Wets dorp In stronger force that he cares to engage, and so he is marking time, pend ing the arrival of supports. While Gen. Rundle is preparing to strike De Wetsdorp, Gens. Brabant and Hart are pushing along the frontier of Basuto land, where they will be able to frustrate any attack on Gen. Bundle’s right and Gen's French arid I’ole-Carew nre hasten ing from Bloemfontein to bur the Boer line of retreat northward. Meanwhile the burgher forces occupy ing Thalia Nchu are In a position to tight a delaying action, giving the Boer forces at DeWetislarp end Wepener time to re tire in ease of defeat,’ and it seems as though Gen. French must dispose of this Thaba Nchu force before he can reach III" rear of the Boer forces opposing Gen, Rundle and Brabant, otherwise his flank will Is- Open to assault Ttu< Boers driven out of l>*u hop will probably rally m Thuisi Nchu. when- a stiff tight may be expected, Hhuoid tha (Cubttnuvd on Mcvotith i’sge.J SAVANNAH. GA.. WEDNESDAY. APKIL 25, 1900. IT WAS HANNA DAY IN OHIO. REPUBLICANS INSISTED ON HEAR ING FROM HIM. Convention Suliorilinn ted Rnslnex* to an Administration Demonstra tion— Cliuirmnn Nevin and Senator lianna Motli Made Keynote Speeches—Spoke Principally of Our New Possessions and Made no Ref erence to Money Question. Columbus, 0., April 24.—The Republican State Convention made a great adminis tration demonstration here to-day. Usually there is only one keynote speech —that of the temporary chairman—but there were two to-day, and the one that caused more comment than any other convention speech in the history of the Ohio Republicans was by Senator Hanna. It was very much of a Hanna day, with out dissenting or discordant notes. The Senator was engaged all the forenoon in receiving visitors. Several delegations called on him in a body and he responded in short speeches. At the district meet ings in the afternoon, his friends were selected on the new state committee and all other committees. When Senator Hanna entered the con vention hall there was a great demonstra tion, and he was forced to bow acknowl edgments from the platform. The first thing on the programme was a sting by Henry W. Frillman, the min- entitled, “We Know Our Business,” a motto taken from Senator Hanna’s speech at the State Convention in Toledo in ISS7. With two keynote speeches and other proceedings there was no reference at any time to the currency, the tariff or any former issue3. After prayer by Dr. W. O. Thompson, president of the Ohio State University, Chairipan Myron A. Norris of Youngstown, in calling the convention to order, made quite an address, but there was no reference to old issues. Then Hon. Robert M. Nevin was introduced as the temporary chairman. He said: “We can congratulate ourselves upot promises kept, platforms fulfilled and pledges redeemed.” Referring to the Philippines, Mr. Nevin said: "We hold the islands only that we may train the people in the right ideas of gov ernment, educate them to what is neces sary to maintain and build up a people— civilize them as we understand it, in the highest and best degree." Mr. Nevin characterized the Porto Rican tariff bill as “not only the wisest and the best, but the most charitable that could be enacted.” They "Would Have Hanna. Chairman Nevin attempted to proceed with the call of congressional districts for their respective selections of members of the committees, but the convention was bound to cal! out Senator Hanna. The latter after repeated refusals, finally spoke in part es follows: "The Republicans df Ohio and the Re publicans of the United States are con fronted to-day with many new proposi tions and issues thrown around us like tangled gross in our pathway by the Dem ocratic party, attempting to raise new issues upon every move of policy made, by the government, seeking some issue, some opportunity to,manifest their oppo sition to the policy of the Republican party. "I say the spirit of the hour is one of absolute fearlessness on the part of the Republicans. We have fulfilled every promise made. We took this country Into our hands and under our care after four years of the greatest vicissitudes through which we have ever passed in history. The balance of net. trade in favor of the United States during the lasi cen tury preceding this administration amounted to $311,000,000. In three years of the administration of President Wil liam McKinley, the net balance, as shown by the books of the United States treas ury, is $1,400,000,000. (Great applause and cries of ‘Good!’) "The results of the war with Spain are not accidental. The destiny which has been written for this country must be fulfilled In the natural order of things. It was but one step forward In Ihe direc tion of the duty set for us to do, and no matter what influences may be thrown around us to impede our progress, it can not and will not stop. (Renewed cheer ing.) I do not care whether you call it imperialism. We are glad to have had the opportunity to demonstrate to the world that the policy and business prin ciples *f the American people meant the civilization and Christianization of the whole world. (Tremendous cheering.) McKinley's Name Cheered. “Now that we aro embarking in this new policy and now that this government is confronted with the responsibilities which are open to us, we ask the Repub lican party In Oh o, as we did four years ago, to sound the kqynote to the balance of the Union; to express her confidence in "her great leader, our President. (More cheering ) There has never been an hour, no, not a moment, that he has not been in touch with his party In Washington, (ilencwi and cheering.) No matter what col lateral issues may be arranged in the com ing campaign. I know that the people of the United States feel comfortable and confident when they know that William McKinley is at the wheel. (Tremendous cheering )” A telegram from Senator Foraker was read saying that the Porto Rican resolu tion continuing officials detained him and regretting he is thus denied the pleasure of Jo/iing in the agreeable work of or ganizing for the renoirinatlon and trium phant election of President McKinley. The convention then adjourned. New I lampshl re Republicans. Concord. N. H., April 24.—At the Re publican Stale Convention to select dele gates and alternates to Philadelphia a platform was adopted recommending Mc- Kinley's renomlnation; commending the fliiaiu'ial legislation of Congress; Indors ing the administration's policy ns to tel und acquisition* and intrusting their fu ture government to Congress and the President with unlimited confidence. An amendment declaring for self-gov ernmont of Cuba nnd the Philippines waa voted down. May Re a llig Forgery. Chicago. April 26.—What may he an ex tensive forgery of sugar trust stock came to light when S. W. Jacobs, president of the Chicago Igmn and Trut* Company, was arrested to-day at the Instance of If. Oitbertson of 218 West Erie stheet, on a charge of Iking Implicated In a confidence game. The alleged perpetrator of the forgery. Samuel Fuller, Is also sought. A score of other victims are alleged. ATTEMPT ON WELLAND CANAL. Minister Mills Discusses It From Po litical Standpoint. Buffalo, N. Y., April 24.—A special to the News from Ottawa reports an Inter view with Hon. David Mills, Minister of Justice, on the recent attempt to blow up the Welland canal locks. In which ho said it was possible from the declaration of the men that they were United States citizens, that they proposed to plead their offense was a political one. "If,” he continued, "they were part of a doer organization, then they were guilty of treason to the sovereign power of the United States for having conspired against organized government, and, on the other hand, they would be guilty of mak ing an unwarrantable war upon Canada, a friendly nation. Then, surely, the po litical offense would be evident and the United States would deal with them sum marily. However, in general, if the cul prits plead political offense then the mai ler would become a question of diplomatic communications from the United States and would be directed to the federal gov ernment.” The milttla department has sent orders to have ammunition In the arsenals along the border put under strong guard. IT MAY REMAIN A MYSTERY. Fenians nnl Grain Handler* Exoner ated From Suspicion. Washington, April 24.—The latest reports from the Unt4ed States consul at Clifton, Canada, respecting the Welland canal out rage goes to exonerate what are known in Canada as Fenians from complicity in the attempt to blow up the lock and dis able the canal. The grain handlers of Buffalo also being given a certificate of good character, the actual movers in the affairs must remain a mystery, according to the consul, unless the examination of the three men now held under arrest in Canada for the crime shall throw light upon the affair. MANDATE IN CARTER'S CASE. Probability I* He WTII Soon Depart for Leavenworth. Washington, April 24.—The Supreme Court to-day issued its mandate in the case of ex-Capt. Oberlin M. Carter. The writ is directed to the Circuit Court for the southern New York district, and un less Capt. Carter’s counsel should find some other means of delay, the result will be his early departure for the prison at Leavenworth, Kan. Assistant Judge Advocate Clous left for New York with Jhe mandate as soon as it was isaued. . The House Judiciary CoShmittee ha* ar ranged to hear prominent attorneys from New York and Georgia, and also officials of the department of Justice, on the bill growing out of Judge Brown's decision in the Gaynor cases, either next Tuesday or the following Friday, as the parties may make known their purpose to attend. PRESIDENT REACHES CANTON. Party AVa* Heartily Cheered All Along the Route. Canton, 0., April 24.—President and Mrs. McKinley and party arrived here at 10:10 o’clock this morning. The enthusiastic reception at the station was but a continuation of the demonstra tions that occurred all along ths route from daylight until the train reached its destination. During the early morning hours across the state line In Pennsyl vania crowds gathered at all the small stations. Across the line in Ohio crowds gathered at every stopping place and the President shook hands with thousands. Before luncheon at the BaTber residence, the President, accompanied by Secretary Cortelyou. went to the old McKinley cot tage in North Market street, to inspect the repairs and enlargement In progress, fie greeted each of the workmen with a hearty handshake, and then, with the contractor, went over the work in de tail. President McKinley expects to leave Canton for Cleveland Wednesday morning to visit his sisters, Mrs A J. Duncan and Miss Helen McKinley, and leave Canton Thursday afternoon for Washington. MANY JAPANESE IMMIGRANTS. Are Coming; to the United State* Un der Contract. Victoria, B. C., April 24.—The steamer Bracmer arrived at quarantine to*day with 1,065 Japanese immigrants, while the Empress of China, due to-morrow, has 600 more, almost all being bound for Unit ed States ports under contract. IT WILL RE INVESTIGATED. Immigration of Jnpanene Coolie* Ex citing; Suspicion. Washington, April 24.—The treasury de partment has ordered a special agent to proceed to the Pacific coast to Investi gate the matter of the large influx of Japanese coolies to this country within tho last few months. The movement is still troubling the immigration officials. Until two or three month* ago the Im mlgnitlon of Japanese to the United States was small. It has become so heavy, as to excite suspicion that the men are coming here as contract laborers. The treasury has also requested the state department to ask American consuls to Investigate tho matter and make a re port. WAS ALMOST A LYNCHING. Moll Tried to Take a Negro Murderer From nu Officer. Richmond, Va., April 34.—Mecklenburg county naiTOwiy escaped having a lynch ing 10-day. A negro named Steven Bap tist was arrested by Constable Tallv charged with the murder on Surn'xy of Mr. Peter Jones, and Talley was ordered by the county Judge to taka him to Peters burg for safe keeping. While the constable was on ths way to the depot n mob demanded the prisoner, but Galley held the crowd at boy at the point of a pistol, declaring that fie would defend Uapttat to the last extremity and k'-cp his osth of office at any cost. ffU detwftninstion aw—l the mob, and tie reach —l Petersburg with his pi Loner late this afternoon. OPERATIONS IN PHILIPPINES. YOUNG HAD SEYKRB ENCOUNTER WITH I\Sl ft GENTS Killed 3JW of Them In Three Day* With n Lomm of Only Trro Killed and Four Wounded Attain* In" Northern Luzon Improving—MoM of the Town* Now (inrrUoned W I 111 llattulionN and Only Guerilla IlandM Are Left to Deal With. Washington, April 24.—Gen. Otis has ca bled the following account of recent en gagements in the Philippines: “Manila, April 24.—Early morning, 7th, several hundred Tagalos and Visayans at tacked battalion Fortieth Infantry at Cagayan, north coast of Mindanao; our casualties, two killed, eleven wounded; enemy’s loss, fifty-three killed, eighteen wounded and captured in city, besides other losses suffered on retreat. “Young reports from Northwestern Lu zon several hundred natives, influenced by Aguinaldo’s bishop, Aglipak, attacked his troops at several points, and in turn hod been attacked. Their loss in attack on Batoc, 15th instant, 106 killed and dur ing entire fighting, from 15th to 17th, 333 killed; our loss during period, two killed and four wounded. “Young has plenty troops and will have little further opposition. Affairs at other Luzon points Improving; local presidents and inhabitants of t6wns giving informa tion and rendering assistance; troops now taking possession of Interior small towns.** Tlie Military Situation. The military situation in the Philippines as shown by the lotest mail advices re ceived at the war deportment, is summa rized in the following statement which was mode public to-dny at the war de partment: On the first of January, 1900, the insur rection in the part of Luzon, P. 1., em bracing the province of Manila and the provinces to the north of it, had col lapsed to f the extent that organized re sistance to American control, had vir tually ceased. A different state of af fairs existed in Cavtte, Batangas, Laguna and Tayabas, the provinces lying imme diately south of Manila. In this territory the richest and most populous of the is land, <he birth place of Aguinaldo. on<i the rebellion, the insurgent troops were still intact, hod in fact been strengthened by accessions from the north, and as re gards equipment, discipline and cohesion were equal, if not superior to any that bod been raised in support of the insurg ent cause. Gen. Otis committed the task of the destruction or dispersion of the forces wltfcla this district to two expeditionary brigades, commanded respectively by Brig. Gens. Wheaton and Schwan. In and about the two towns of Bacoor and Imus, In Northern Cavite, there were and long had been insurgent bodies of considerable size, some of which had actually besieg ed our garrisons In those towns. These Insurgent bodies Gen. Wheaton’s com mand attacked and completely routed on Jan. 7, 8 and 9. Work of Gen. fiohnan. The further disintegration of the rem nants of the force—delivering to It, so to speak, the ‘coup de grace’—of suppress ing the insurgent treopa In the remainder of the four provinces an<f of restoring, if practical, peace and order therein, fell to the lot of Gen. Bchwan’s brigade. In the course of Its Campaign his troops covered 650 miles, fought S3 combats, and established permanent garrisons in 21 towns within this district. It set out on Jan. 4, and Its work was practically fin ished on Feb. 8. Not that all hostilities had then ceased, for on the contrary, our troops have had and still have frequent conflicts with the robber bands that were formed from the disintegrated insurgent military organizations, and who emerge periodically from their hiding places in mountains and thickets to pounce upon inadequately guarded wagon trains and small parties, but concert of action or co-operation, save on a very limited scale, was ended by the latter date; the control exercised by the insurgent leaders, except over tholr small immediate following was minimized, and their power for mischief materially reduced, if not wholly broken. (hirrUintitig the Towns. In the principal towns or centers of trade nnd municipal government, military forces, generally battalions, have bchn placed. These forcer operate within their several spheres under their majors, for the most pnrt energetic young officers holding lesser rank in the regulars, and whenever necessary co-operate under their colonels, for the battalions of a regiment are grouped in neighboring places. On the whole, the outlook for the pacifi cation of this district nnd other parts of Luzon is favorable. In their conflicts with our troops the Ladrones are univers ally worsted. Their defeats will become more serious ns our Iroops gain the con fidence Of the Intelligent and property owning class: and when the latter become unwilling to submit to the robbers' exac tions, and become willing to guide our troops to their retreats, their doom will be sealed. To accomplish this object may take time and it is possible some of the robber bands may be able to maintain themselves dur ing the coming wet season: but their eventual destruction Is regarded as cer tain. ACQUITTED OF SMUGGLING. An Age-lit of Remingtons anil Maxims Trly<l nt Manila. Manila, April 24 Louis Bpitzel, an agent of the Remington* and Maxims quid one of the biggest promoters in the Orient, has been tried and acquitted on the charge of smuggling. Government detectives have shadowed him since he arrived in Manila, suspecting his business was filibustering, and the au thorities were said to bo anxious to get rid of him. Learning that an employe of his bad brought $2,000 worth of Jewelry with out paying duty they arrested Hpllzel, but were unable to prove the charge. Hpltzcl is a British subject. MONEY FOR FORTH RICO. McPherson to t arry About $1300,000 In American Coin. New York. April 21.—The United BtA'es trnneport McPherson will sail to-morrow for Porto Rico with betwein $4*11.100 anil Uist.o •> In subsidiary coin This Is the first Instsllne nt of the $2.000,M0 voted by t'ongrsns to I* distributed uiMotig the In habitant* of that Island. BIG BRIDGE A TOTAL WRECK. Many Caroansen of Animals Floating: Down tin* I'aMongoiilif. Now Orleans, April 24.—The Louisville and Nashville Railroad bridge across the West Pascagoula Is now a wreck. Three spans of the bridge have already gone out to sea .and the others, even If they are held, will be of no value, for an entirely new structure will have to be built. One thousand laborers are now at work there. Through the opening caused by the miss ing spans all manner of live stock, most of them hogs, are floating out Into the Gulf. To-day several mules, still alive, floated past the workers on the bridge. They had evidently been in the water for some time for their efforts were very fee ble. An attempt was made to save them, but the current was so swift that all efforts were unavailing. There is a steady stream of carcasses of all descriptions. It is evident that thousands of dollars worth of live stock have been drowned along the Pascagoula. The log boom up the Pascagoula Is holding, but despite the fact that the riv er is now slowly falling, there is a con siderable element of danger still. It is conceded that if the booms get away that the mammoth bridge at Scranton will ba washed away. It will bo two weeks before the Louis ville and Nashville can resume the hand ling of freight and some days before through p&a£t nger service to the (East will be resumed. The Illinois Central to-dny announces that Its lines are opened. The first train which went out to-night got through with but a slight delay. The New Orleans and Northeastern la still tied up, but hopes to resume the run ning of trains to-morrow or next day. 1 CONDITIONS ARE IMPROVED. But There in Still .Much Inconve nience From the Flood. New Orleans, April 24.—While conditions in the flooded sections of Louisiana, Miss issippi and Alabama show some improve ment to-day the relief experienced ia slight because of the difficulties of rail-, road communication. The suspension of freight traffic and delay to mails is caus ing great loss and Inconvenience here. Distress Is becoming acute among the in habitants of Inland towns, supplier hav ing been cut off for over a week. REF AIRING FLOOD DAMAGE. Will lie a Week Before Nome Ronds Can Hun Train*. Mobile, Ala., April 24.—Advices from the flooded district on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad are to the effect that trains will not run through possibly until Sunday next. Two thousand men are at work between here and Meridian. The water has been slowly subsiding, but rains of tho past twenty-four hours were felt considerably. Rev. W. F. Russell, a Baptist preacher, was drowned in the flood near Waynes boro. Miss. Other lives are thought to have been lost, but nothing definite has been learned. The situation on the Louisville and Nashville is unchanged. One thousand men are at work repairing the bridge, which was swept away at Pascagoula. The water Is slowly falling, and the 3,- 000.000 logs that ore In the booms axe still held intact, with excellent prospects of holding them together until the danger is past. ILLINOIS- CENTRAL'S IASS. Rond I* Now Hanning Between Jackson and New Orleans. Jackson. Miss., April 24.—The regular schedules were resumed over the main line of the Illinois Central between this ci’ly and New Orleans to-day, and trains nre now running ttirough both ways on time. A local railroad official estimates dam age to the road from high waters and consequent loss and delay to traffic at $2a0,000. Tho Alabama and Vicksburg road hopes to g't regular trains through to Meridian by to-morrow night. The situation at Scranton Is greatly im proved to-day and it is thought the worn is passed. THREE TOWNS RELIEVED Railroad* Making Some Short nulla In Flooded Districts. Meridian, Miss., April 24.—Traffic on the Alabama and Vicksburg and New Or leans and Northeastern Railroad is still indefinitely unnulled as the result of the floods. The Mobile and Ohio is running mixed trains south to Quitman, at the rate of six miles per hour. This relieves the citi zens of Enterprise, Stonewall and Quit man, who were In despierate straits as foodstuffs wero very short. No relief is in sight for other isolated towns. The body of another victim of the flood was found this afternoon near Meridian. MINDIt CASES Al’l'EALEfb Kentucky (Hfielol* Will go Before it Higher Court. Frankfort, Ky., April 24.—Ex-Gov. W. 0 N Bradley, representing the Republican minor atate officials, to-day prayed an ap peal to the Court of Appeals from the Judgment of ouster rendered by Circuit Judge Cantrlll last week. The appeal was prayed as to all cases except that of Brecktnri.lge against Pratt. Mr. Pratt, the Republican contestant for attorney general, did not ask an appeal. Taylor on Senate Floor. Washington, April 24.—Gov. Taylor of Kentucky was on Ihe floor of the Senate to-day. H refuoed to discuss in any way the situation In Kentucky. DEMOCRATS 111'’ ALABAMA. Lively Contest to Come Ilefore the Convention To-day. Montgomery, Ala., April 24.—The Demo on He Slate Convention will meet in Montgomery to-morrow, and already ihe city Is full of delegates and candidates. There will be a lively contest for all stute offices, except attorney general, secretary of state, and superintendent of education. There are four Candida lex for Governor, The first ballot Is expected to show Rtm ford In the lead, with Waller, Hheiley anil giiililngM following. There are four can didntes for atate auditor, three for treas urer and four for couiiulssiomn of agri culture DAILY, $8 A YK.\IL 5 CENTS A COPY. WEEKLY 2-TIMKS-A-WEEK.iI A TE.ATI HUNTER DENIES A SHORTAGE. \VE\T TO MOROCCO BECAUSE HE BECAME It ATT LEU. AHrlfintm the Sliortn.t'* In Atlanta nml West Point Account* to Col. Albert Unwell, Sr., Crier nitfi Mur tin—Sul<l He Thnuiclit Col. Howell Wonlil l*n> l p—Defense Put tp No Other Witnesses nml Will Con elmle the AririiniehtN Tn-<loy. Atlanta, April 24.—The evidence In tho Hunter embezzlement case was conchaJe 1 this afternoon, and two speeches wero made in the case by Attorney Alston for the defense, and Gen. Harrison for tip* state. Solicitor Hill and Attorney B. H. Hilt will follow for tho prosecution, and Judgo Tompkins will dose for the defense. The defense introduced no evidence, merely contenting themselves with allott ing the defendant to make a statement- He denied that he was guilty of embez zlement, larceny after trust, or stealing- He said there was no conspiracy between him and Col, Howell to rob the Atlanta and West Point road. He said It waa true he knew of Col. Howell's shortage, and kept It from the officers of the coma pany, but that ho had always thought 1C was Col. Howell’s intention to pay uf| when he got the money. Sever Got u Cent of It. In regard to the city ticket office a tho Kimball House, Hunter said he neveti got a cent of that money. Ho believes it was taken by the costlier of the office, and by hts bookkeepers, Grice ami Mar tin. 11l regard to the $5OO obtained from! the Neman office, Hunter said Martini admitted that the signatures to the or der were forged, and returned to him *450 of the money. Hunter said ho borrowed *5O from hid wife to make up the full amount nnd re turned It to the Newnan agent. He said the first he knew of the West Point mat ter was when Martin confessed having* oolleoted *2,375 from the office there. H< admitted that the money had been paid back to him by MaJ. Harnard. Miiile Chnrire Asa 1 list Grice. In regard to Grice, Hunter said that! when the young man was transferred to the auditor’s office from the treasurer'* office, there was no statement about hl9 shortage made* It was more than a year before Hunter discovered that Grice waa short. In conclusion, he said: ’’l left Atlanta to go to Virginia to sea my wife. I did think when I left that Col. Howell's shortage would lie dlseov ered. I expected to see the head of the llrm of Haskins & Sells and arrange to settle up the matter. I knew he was a good man. I left Virginia nnd went to New York. When I got to New York I got rattled. I left there and went to Ire land, where I stayed a short while, and then I went to Morocco. That Is all I have to say.” That $2,375 Check. Joseph T. Orme, cashier of the Lowry Banking Company, identified the check for *2,375 Joe Barnard had given Hunter to cover E. j. Martin’s alleged shortage. The check was deposited by Hunt&r to the credit of his Individual account July 7, 1896. It was,paid In New York July 10. Before the *2,975 was deposited Hunter had a little more than *lOO to his credit. From July 10 to Aug. 27 Hunter drew out) *2,400 by checks. The chocks had been returned to Hunter with htn pass box. C. B. Barr, freight and ticket agent a* Newnan, examined the "forged" letter, and said It had been presented to him by E. J. Martin, and he paid Martin *5OO, Although the likter was signed by tha auditor and approved by the general man ager, be thought matter was Irregular, He compared the signatures that nigh* with others of Mr. Hunter and Mr. Smlttt and they did not look genuine. He called Mr. Hunter up the next morn ing over the telephone. Hunter told him to say nothing about It. but to send tha letter to him under personal cover, am] he would pend back the *5OO by This was done. Expert on the Stand. D. 8. Ferro, the expert accountant wh<* was sent by Haskins & Sells to check up ln the auditor's office, testi fied that he and his assistant went through all the books and traced out every Item of money received by Huntes from Col. Howell, and for which credit was wrongfully given. Without going through each Item, Mr. Hill asked tha witness to give the total amount of tha Improper credits. Referring to his sum mary. Mr. Ferro said tho total amount was *10,604.23. "Whose money was that?" asked Mr, Hill. "It was the money of the* Atlanta and West Point Railroad Company. It waa collected by Albert Howell. Br., from tha sale of tickets, from excess baggage and from conductors’ cash.” The amount for which Col. Howell waa Improperly credited added to the balance which the auditor's books showed him In debted, *20.212.50, made a total of *30.- 816.72, which Col. Howell owed the com pany. GERMAN FLAG HOISTED. Ceremony Tank Plnee nt Apia Uefurg a Barge Crowd. Berlin, April 2ol—The sfficlal report re garding the hoisting of the German flag at Apia, German Samoa, has Just been received from Dr. Wilhelm Solf, the Gov ernor. It says that the ceremony occurr ed on March 1, when tne entire whl'to topulatlon waa present, together with 5.- OuO natives. Mataafa made an appropriate address, as did also Tamasese, both giving assur ances of loyalty to Germany. After the ceremony a banquet was giv en to 125 chiefs. , / Al<l of lulled Slut*** \ceiloil. Santiago do Chill, April 24, via Galves ton.—Tho mw simpers here publish tho text of a secret document! from Lima, concerning the Inter national question with Peru which In dicate* that tho only solution l* to be found In the assistance of the United states. * -*■ t A Peat flier Holilmml. Raleigh, N. C.. April 21.—'Tho |,ostr>fTl.*a at Younsvllle, a town north of here, w n entered last night end tho afe blown opt•** and 912> worth of stamps and hi money and one r gluten*! letter i nektig • stolen. A176 w.i secured by it** iii|u| or thieve* from the posttuaalwr.