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the morning news. r-fab]lihed 11*50. - - Incorporated ISSS E J. H. ESTILL. President. the new republic At ST ft ALI AN FEDERATIOJI IS SOW COMPLETE.' UNDER BRITISH AUSPICES. VII TORIA’S MESSAGE TO THE COM MONWBALTH. inauguration of tlie New Com niniiwealth Attended With Scene* of Imposing Pu wean try—The Enri of Hopetoun Takes the Onth as (he l-irst Governor General of United Australia— lo,ooo Children Sins “Australia Fair” and “God Save the Queen.” Sydney, N. S. W., Jan. I.—The Earl of Hopetoun was to-day sworn in as the first governor of the federated Australian col onies. amidst scenes of pageantry such as nev. r before had been attempted in the Antipodes. Scores of thousands of peo ple participated in the demonstration and general joy marked the occasion. The re joicing of the commonwealth was Intensi ve,! by a message, which Queen Victoria sent through the colonial secretary, Jo seph Chamberlain, and which was read by the Earl of Hopetoun as follows: • The Queen commands me to express through you to the people of Australia, Her Majesty’s heartfelt Interest in the in auguration of the commonwealth and her earnest wish that under divine providence It may insure increased prosperity and well being of her loyal and beloved sub jects in Australia.” A procession moved at 10 o’clock down the troop-lined route toward the govern in' nt house. As the cer.tre of the proces sion halted at the government house the X.arl of Hopetoun in full Windsor uni form, arid wearing his orders, emerged from the grounds In the state carriage with postilions and outriders, and In state liveries. Escorted by the New South Wales Lancers, the governor general drove past the remainder of the procession and took up a position in the rear. The governor’s arrival at the pavilion was announced by artillery salutes and the peaiing of cathedral and other bells. The various chief justices and cabinet officers were awaiting him and as soon as ihe Earl of Hopetoun took up his position a choir of a thousand voices sang "0, God, Our Help In Ages Past.” A special prayer by the Archbishop fol lowed. After his commission had been read the Earl of Hopetoun took the oath of office and signed it at a table which had been presented by the Queen. A salute of 21 guns, the playing of the national anthem by the massed bands and rousing cheers re-echoing among the hills, accompanied this act. The signature and swearing in of the first federal ministers followed. The Earl of Hopetoun briefly congratu lated the members of the cabinet and then read the Queen’s message, given above, w hich evoked prolonged cheering. This was followed by a second message, as fol lows: 'Her Majesty’s government send cordial greeting to the commonwealth of Austra lia. They welcome her to her place among the nations united under Her Maj esty’s sovereignty, and confidently antici pate for the new federation a future of ever-increasing prosperity and iniluence. They recognize in the long desired con summation of the hopes of patriotic Aus tralians a further step in the direction of permanent untiy of the British empire, and they are satisfied with wider powers and responsibilities henceforth secured to Australia will give a fresh opportunity' for a display of that generous loyalty and devotion to the throne of the empire which has characterized the action in the past of its several states.” Three cheers were given for the gov ernor general and another salute was fired. Ten thousand pupils of the public schools sang the hymn. “Australia Fair,” and tlie proceedings were concluded by the choir singing a Te Deum, the “Halle lujah” chorus and “God Save the Queen.” DR. rEARSONS’ BENEFACTIONS. Ha* Given $2,300,000 During the Cen tury Juxt Closed. Chicago, Jan. I.—Dr. D. K. Pearsons completed his great benefactions for the i neteenth century. nmounting to more than $2,500,000, mailing a check to Carleton College, Northfield, Minn. T'ie lust donation makea a total of $50,000 which Dr. Pearsons has given to the Minnesota institution. Dr. Pearsons al-'o lias given a check for $25,000 to F. VV. Crosby, treasurer of Bake Forestt Uni versity. This gift was on a promise made last February when Dr. Pearsons offered £-’5.000 on condition that SIOO,OOO be raised for the university endowment fund. Bv Saturday $92,000 had been obtained and the remainder wits raised by collections in the Presbyterian churches of Chicago au Sunday. VAX WICK’S NEW LEAF. ISeay lark’s Gambling; Houses Closed by Order of the Mayor. Few York, Jan. I.—The Evening Tele gram to-day says: " ith the end of the century Mayor Van "'Vy.-it look steps toward putting an 'Ad to gambling, and as a result practical y ' v ory gaming resort in this city is closed to-day. The Mayor ordered that this he hone, and Chief of Police Devery prompt ly obeyed the mandate, lie issued in ductions to his captains last night and Vr keepers of the various establishments 'Arte glveo the tip that this time there was to be “no fooling.” It AUDITS HELD I P STAGE. Passengers Had to Hand Over Their Yitluii tiles. Agassiz, B. C., Jan. I.—The mail stage between Agassiz and Hatrlson Hot Springs wasticld up by three masked men with ritlts. The driver was forced to re bnqulsh the mail bag. A number of pa pers were taken from the express box. There were nine passengers*in the singe, ' lal these were forced to hnnd over their I'urrrs. watches and Jewelry. About $l5O hi rash was secured by the bandits. Populists to Join Democratic Party. Denver, Col., Jan. I.—All the Populist ' • oilers of the state Senate, eight in ' umber, entered the caucus of the Dem*- ' 'utli: mem tiers to-day and announced intemiou u Join the Democratic In*riy. * jiatettttEl) JUirfuitig Ifetol* FAMINE IN RUSSIA. The Amur nml Maritime Provinces Threatened—News of Peace in Chinn Joyfully Received. St. Petersburg. Jan. I.—A dispatch re ceived here to-day from Vladlvostock re ports that famine threatens the Amur and Maritime provinces. The crops there are bad and the railways, being almost wholly engaged for war purposes, cannot be used for the transportation of food to the inhabitants. In addition the prohibi tion of foreign coastwise trade has pre vented importations into the threatened! provinces. The situation Is deplorable and becoming worse. Count Lamsdorff, the Russian minister of foreign, affairs, who is at present at Yalta, has telegraphed to the United States ambassador here, Mr. Charlemagne Tower, hearty New Year’s congratula tions. Mr. Tower, In replying, reciprocated the compliments of the season and also expressed gratification over the recovery of the Emperor. The news that China has acceded ta the demand of the Powers is received joy fully in all circles, official and unofficial, here. The press, which had steadily prophesied that there would be no peace, has thus far made no mention of the news but probably will find its tongue to-mor row. EMPEROR WAS CORDIAL. Conversed Wltli Hr. White anil Ex pressed Ills Satisfaction at State of Chinese Question. Berlin, Jan. I.—During the New Year’s reception at the palace, Emperor Wil liam engaged Mr. White, the United States ambassador, in conversation, expressing hia satisfaction that the Chinese question was nearing a solution. His Majesty also referred with pride to the development of Germany’s commer cial marine, particularly instancing the steamers plying between Germany and the United States. Some of the German papers, particularly those of the, sensational school, refer sar castically to recent donations of costly works of art to Berlin museums by Messrs. Julius Charles Wernher and Al fred Beit, directors of the De Beers Com pany. CZAR REVIEWS THE TROOPS, Toasts tlie Men Who Have .Inst He tnrned From China. St. Petersburg, Jan. I.—At Livadia the Czar yesterday reviewed the Russian troops that have returned from China His majesty passed in front of the de tachments and then ordered a march past. As each company passed the Czar thanked them for their services. Dinner was served to the soldiers in their bar racks, where the Czar passed about from one table to another addressing remarks to individual soldiers. Subsequently, hold ing aloft a glass of brandy, his majesty addressed the troops as follows: "Brothers, I rejoice to see you assem bled here, gallant heroes that you are, returning from so far a country after such an arduous campaign. I drink your health.” SPAIN’S CABINET CRISIS. Minister of Marine to Resign Be en use His Scheme Mas Rejected. Madrid, Jan. I.—lt is said that the res ignation of Rear Admiral Ramos, minis ter of marine, is imminent, owing to the recent rejection by the Chamber of Dep uties of the government’s scheme for in creasing the navy. The crisis is becoming general, but no official announcement will be made before to-morrow, when the cab inet will meet. CRAG-Y-NOS CHANGES HAXDS. Adeline Patti’s Itcniitiful Estate Sold to Sir George Newnes. London, Jan. I.—lime. Adelina Patti's beautiful estate, Crag-y-nos,'upon which the prima donna has expended upwards of £13?,C00 during the twenty years of her residence there, is about to change own ership. It is understood that Sir George Newjies, the London publisher, is the pur chaser of the estate. WITHDRAWS HIS KBSIGXATIOX. Marquis of DulTerin Postpones Ills Departure to Sooth Africa. T-ondon, Jan. 2.—The Marquis of Duf ferin has withdrawn his resignation of the chairmanship of the London and GiObe Finance Corporation, Limited, and postponed his departure for South Africa in order to meet the shareholders and consider the position of the company . SEW GOVERNMENT COAX. Rank of England Authorized to Re ceive Bids for %t.OOIMVfO, London, Jan. I.—The government has authorize*! the Bark cf England to receive bids for £4,CGO,OHO of local loans, stock re deemable in 1912. The stock will bear 3 per cent. Interest and the minimum Issue price will be 9S. SAW THREE A HSSEiLS FOl XDF.It. Captain of Hark Idnn Thinks Twen ty-live Clvcs Were Cost. London, Jan. I.—The captain of the bark Idun, which has arrived at Cardiff, re ports that during the gale Friday he saw three vessels founder in the British Chim ney, and he believed that as many as twenty-five lives were lost. TOBACCO STRIKE MAY SPREAD. Workers at Independent Factories Clkcly to Make Demands. Louisville, Ky., Jan. I.—The strike of ihc Dimmers of the Continental Tobacco Company will, it is feared, spread to the Independent, factories, six in number. Notice cl a desire for on increase of wages has been given and a formal demand is likely to be made to-morrow. The In crease is the some asked for by the Con tinental steramers, 25 cents per hundred more, making the rate $2.25. COLORADO CO AC MIXERS. They Demand Increase of in Cenls Per Ton for Conders. 'Louisville. Col., Jon. I.—At a meeting here of representatives from every coal camp In Northern Colorado it was de cided to demand an increase of 10 cents per ton for loaders. The mines wore Idle yeste day, and the men say they will stay out until the advance la granted. SAVANNAH, GA., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1901. EARL LI HUNG CHANG HE IS INTERVIEWED BY THE AS SOCIATED PRESS. HE THROWS OUT A FEW HINTS. STILL PRINCE OF DIPLOMATS IF HEALTH IS BAD. Arsames a Conciliatory Tone and Says Emperor Is Dcslrons of Coiti- With All the Demands of the Poners—Emperor Willing to Pnnlsh All the Gnilty mill Hopes Foreign Troops Will Be Recalled ns Early ns Possible. Pekin, Jan. .1. A representa tive of the Associated Press to-day had a personal interview with Li Hung Chang, who shows plainly physical evidence of his recent illness, but whose mind has not been affected by his sickness and is as vigorous as ever. In the course of his conversation with the correspondent, Eafl Li said he should prefer to meet the ministers and commis sioners at his house, if such an arrange ment were possible, on account of the con dition of his health, but would not, in the circumstances, make suggestions. He said also that the Emperor is desir ous of complying in all particulars with the demands of the Powers. On the other hand he thinks the Powers should order a cessation of the frequent irrita ting expeditions, which he looks upon as unnecessary and as doing a deal of harm. It will be quite possible now, he says, to maintain complete order in the province, with the assistance of a small number of Chinese troops, and he hopes the Powers will agree to keep as at present only the troops now stationed at Pekin and Tien Tsin andl along the railway. The Emperor, Li Hung asserts, is wil ling to punish all those named by the Powers by banishment to the furthest part of the Chinese dominions, on the northwestern frontier, and their return, he declares, will be prohibited under pen alty of decapitation. His majesty is anx ious also to have the number of legation guards limited and that other boundaries be specified, and he hopes the foreign arrives will be recalled as early as pos sible in the spring. China will endeavor, soys Earl Li, by every means in her power to prove that she Intends compliance with the demands contained in the note and to show her desire to make the coun try safe and habitable for foreigners. He believes the Powers will not insist upon the total destruction of the forts. THE NEW YEAH AT PEKIX. French Did Not Attend British He view in Honor of the Queen. Pekin. Jan. I.—The advent of the new year and new century was celebrated in Pekin on an elaborate scale. The dis charge of numerous guns at midnight cre ated a scare and many troops were sent to discover whether the city had been at tacked or whether it was a Boxer rising. Gen. Chaffee held his reception in the morning and Mr. Conger received in the afternoon. A feature which caused considerable comment was a review of the British troops in honor of Queen Victoria and of the Australian federation, to which all the nations were invited to send repre sentatives. The French were conspicuous by their absence, not a single Frenchman being present at the review. Aon Kctteler’s Murderer Beliended. Pekin, Dec. 31.—The man who killed Baron von Ketteler, the German minister to China, in June last, was beheaded to day in the presence of a large number of spectators. A meeting of the foreign ministers will be held as soon as Sir Earnest Mason satow, the British minister, who is suffer ing from chills and fever, shall have re covered sufficiently to be present, and when a date and place for meeting the Chinese commissioners shall have been agreed upon. Berlin Gets the News. Berlin. Jan. I.—A ’dispatch from Pck'n dated Monday, Dec. 31, says that Snii Hai. the murderer of the German am bassador. Baron von Ketteler, was de capita ed on the scene of his crime at 3 o'clock this afternoon. gov. odell Inaugurated. A Great Attendance of People and Miletnry—Tlie Governor Gives His A’iews on Taxation. Albany. N. Y., Jan. I.—Benjamin B. Odell, Jr., was to-day inaugurated Gov. ernor of the state of Now York. The In auguration of Gov. Odell wa one of the most elaborate ever held. There was a greater outpouring of people and a grand er military display than have attended a ceremony of this character for many years. , Gov. Odell, in his inaugural address, said: “The burdens of taxation should be so adjusted as to fall lightly upon those who can 111 afford to bear them, and be borne more generously by those who have re ceived from the state protection and rights which have given to their vast business interests the success they de serve. Combination In restraint of Indi vidual rights should be curbed, and a welcome extended to all whose energy and. genius will add to the luster and fnme of the Empire State, and aid us in upholding our business and commercial supremacy.” STEAAIBO ATS COLLIDED. F.ssex and Potomac Crash Off Point Lookon t. Baltimore. Jan. L—The steamers Essex and Potomac of the Worm's Steamboat Line were in collision Monday night off Point Lookout. Tlie machinery of the Essex was so badly deranged by the shock that she was unable to proceed and tvos towed to Solomon's Island. Tbs woodwork of the Potomac was damaged and a hole torn In her side. Capt. Davis of the Ewtex was rendered unconscious, but was not serlbusly hurt. None of the passengers on either vessel was injured. A heavy fog caused the mishap. Xatlve Rising on Gambia River. London, Jan. I.—The colonial office is in receipt of news of a native rtslng in the Oamhln river region of West Africa. The dispatch conveying this information adda that a punitive expedition la being organized. IT FOLLOWS THE FLAG. Gen. Harrison’s Speech on the Con stitution at the Columbia Club Banquet. Indianapolis, Jan. I.—At the Columbia Club banquet last night Gen. Harrison was the last speaker of the evening. He responded to the sentiment, “Hail Colum bia.” He had) furnished in advance copies of his speech, but included the following paragraphs, which were not included in the advance copy: "It has been recently said that our fathers organized a misshapen nation. If these limitations and reservations apply to all lands that become a part of our public domain and to all peoples whose allegiance we-aecept. Now, whatever the professors of aesthetics may tell us about beauty in the abstract, we know that In nature and mechanics and in formative statecraft such a principle has chiefly to do with an intended use. That which perfectly accomplishes, the design ed use is not misshapen. Orators are mis shapen eagles, as all of ns have found when we tried to soar. And so, before we condemn our constitution as mis shapen, if it carries its general limita tions nnd its reservations of personal rights to all lands over which its sway extends and to all people who owe alle giance to the government it organizes, we must assume that the men of 1776 and of 1787 contemplated the governing of lands and peoples with that absolutism against which, with so much cost and care, they had defended themselves. That is to beg the question. But it Is not my purpose lo press upon you my views upqn this great constitutional question. Though many of you may hold another view. I do not doubt that the republican liberty to dif fer on a constitutional question survives in the Columbia Club.” MAC ARTHUR’S RECEPTION. Fill 111 no Society Flocks to Meet the Americans anil Hobnobs With tlie Conqnerora. Manila, Jan. I —lf President McKinley’s New Y’ear’s reception proves greater than that of Gen. MacAthur, It will not be the fault of the people of Manila. This re ception was the first official social func tion ait which the Americans and Fili pinos have mingled in a social way. Fo, three hours a stream of vehicles wound their way through the grounds of the governor general’s residence and discharg ed tlie callers—effieial and civilian—most of them natives, though there was a sprinkling of foreigners. The American flag, with branches of nipa flowers and vines, predominated in the decorations throughout the mansion. Admiral Remey received the callers by the side of Gen. MacArthur, and the wives of several generals assisted. The Introductions were mad.t by Gen. MacArthur’s staff, assisted by members of the staff of Admiral Remey. The callers, after having been Introduced, passed out upon a broad balcony over hanging the Pasig river, and a majority of them lingered about the mansion until the ceremonies were finished. Archbishop Ohappelie, tlie apostolic del egate to the Philippines, and other church dignitaries were received first. The mem bers of the Philippine commission and the judges appeared in black frock coats and their attire formed a decided contrast to the white and gold uniforms of the offi cers of the navy and army. The Filipino women wore elaborate native costumes and conversed affably in Spanish. CARDINAL GIBBONS’ NEPHBAV. Dies From AVounds Received From 11 ishway Robbers. New Orleans, Jan. I.—Mr. James Gib bons. one of the ambulance students of the Charity Hospital and a nephew of Cardinal Gibbons, died to-day of wounds received lest night. He was on his way home at midnight when two men attempt ed to rob him. Before he could comply with the demand to hold up his hands he WlTS'shot in the groin. Dr. Gibbons pur sued the men who ran not knowing he was wounded, but the loss of blood caused him to desist. A cousin, discovering his plight, took him to the hospital. No trace of the murderers has yet been found, although Dr. Gibbons gave a fair description of them before he died. THE SENATE PETITIONED. AllsNionnry Secretaries Ask Senate for First Act of New Century, Washington, Jan. I.—Senator Frye, president of the Senate, has received from New York telegraphic |>etitlons from Sec retaries Carroll. Morgan. Moorehouse, El lin wood, Siieer. Cobb anil Lloyd, repre senting the National .Uiislonar.v Societies of the Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Dutch Reformed end Episcopal Churches, asking that when the Senate convenes for the first time in the new century on Thursday, noon, its first act shall be the ratification of the treaty to protect the natives of Afrlea against Intoxicants and favoring a universal application of this new policy of civilization by additional treaties and laws. HER COMING OIT PARTY. Alina Hanna’s Debut a Pronounced Social Success. Cleveland, 0., Jan. I.—The ocming out party of Miss Ruth Hanna, the youngest daughter of Senator Hanna to-night was a pronounced social success. The recep tion and dance was held in the Chamber of Commerce, which was engaged for the occasion because of the distance of the Hanna home from the centre of the city. The guests included alt the leading so ciety people of Cleveland, 1,500 invitations having been issued. A DOLIILE-HEAD COLLISION. Seven Out of Eight in Crews Report ed Killed. Vicksburg, Miss., Jan. I.—A telephone message to the Herald from Fayette, suys that two heavy freight trains on the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley itoil-' road, both double-headers, collided near Hay's station, fifty miles south of here at 9 o'clock to-night and that seven men of the eight In the crews were killed. An engine has left for the scene of the wreck carrying all the doctors obtainable. The Topeka Arrives nt Tangier)). Tanglers, Morocco, Jan. I.—The United States training ship Topeka arrived hero to-da> American repre.'-ntativer will visit the Morocco court In February. They Xlade an Admiral of Him. London, Jan. I.—The Duke of York has been gazetted a rear admiral. THE BOER INVASION POSITION OF CAFE COLONY VERY GRAVE. THE INVADERS NUMBER 5,000. SERIOUS CAUSES FOR APPREHEN SION. Boera Ranging Over Inimenae Tracla of Territory—THo IRitoli Farmer* Called Upon to Repel the Invasion, hut the \Vesteru Part of the Colo ny In Very Douhtfiil—Splendid He aponae ProniiNed From th Euatern Section. London, Jan. 2.—The Cape Town corres. pondent of the Daily Mail who dwells upon the gravity of the position in Cape Colony says: “The Boer Invaders now number 6,000. The western invasion gives the most concern. It has split into two divisions, which are marching like the prongs of a fork, one by way of Sutherland toward Malmesbury and the other toward Beau fort West. “The enemy are now ranging over im mense tracts of territory, necessitating the employment of an army corps to deal with ithem. Lord Kitchener has poured troops into the disturbed areas; but the fugitive tactics of the Boers have to a large extent neutralized his precautions. “It was felt that the only means of ex cluding the Invaders from the rich dis tricts in the western part of the colony was to call out the farmers. To-day’s telegrams promise a splendid response from the eastern portions, but the west ern is doubtful, not thirty per cent, of the population being regarded as loyal. Hence the Boer concentration in that di rection. "Letters are arriving here detailing damage and robbery by the invaders and beseeching military assistance. Any ac tion on the part of the colony will not abate the urgent need of large rein forcements." Hardly' I,css Gloomy Tlinn Then. London, Jan. 2.—“ The aspect of affairs is scarcely less gloomy" says* the Cape Town correspondent of the Times, “than at the beginning of 1900. The invading Boers are numerically fewer, but they have penetrated further south; and their presence in such centres of hostile Dutch feeling as Graaf Reinet constitutes an element of danger which d.d not exist last January. "The proclamation calling for volun teers comes very late. The invaders have been enabled to obtain fresh horses. All the horses in the colony ought to have been commandeered or bought at the first sign of invasion." The correspondent complains of the inerita and reticence of the authorities. KNOX FOLLOWING DE WET. Boer Prisoner* Taken Who AVer** living Forced to Flicht. London, Jan. I.—Gen. Kitchener has tel egraphed to the war office as follows: “Pretoria, Dec. 31.—Gen. Knox,.who has been following up DeWet, reporis that he has captured some horses, five wagons, with supplies, and 6,000 rounds of ammu nition. He has released and allowed to go to their farms seventy-six Boer pris oners, who were taken at DeWet’s laager and who were "being forced to fight. “Gen. French recently captured twelve prisoners and a large quantity of carts and cattle. Among the prisoners was a dispatch rider, bearing a letter from Boy ers for Smuts.” M IKE ANOTHER ( APTI RE. Hoorn Take Fourteen Horsemen anil Drive Otr .Stock. Colesburg, Cape Colony, Monday. Dec. 31.—Two hundred and fifty Boers cap tured fourteen men of Neobit’s Horae fif ty miles southeast of Colesburg. The enemy, since Increased to 800, has appear ed near WeHevreden and Is drving off stock. TO EXTEND MARTIAL LAW. liner* Reported to lie Footing All Farms on Their Ronte. Cape Town, Jan. I.—A special meeting of the cabinet was held to-day. at which, it is understood, a decision was reached to make a further extension of marital law. A telegram from Carnarvon reports that the Boers are looting every farm along their route for supplies. MR. KRI(iER'B REP BY. Condition of Ills Eyes Prevents His Visiting Cnlfed States. Brussels, Jan, I.—Replying to an ad dress from the American Boer committee, Mr. Kruger expressed a desire to visit the t'nlted States, but said he must postpone the visit on account of the affection of the eyes from which he Is suffering. THE FA YER WEATHER WILL' Important New York Bnwsnit to Akiilii Re Contested. New York. Jan. I.—lt Is said that on? of the moot Important lawsuits of the new century, Involving a large sum of money, valuable property rights In ties city and bringing into question again the legality of the will of Daniel B. Fayer weather, wifi lie brought up for trial to morrow in the United States Circuit Court, before Judge? Lacombe and a Jury, and Hint for the first lime- the question of the competenty of the wiil will be brought before the Jury. The suit is In the name of Mrs. Emma S. Fayerweather, a niece of Mr. Fayerweuther, and is in the nature of an action in ejectment in respect to ttie property In this city which formerly be longed to the Fayerweather estate. Mr. Fayerweather died in 1890, leaving a fortune estimated at 16.000,000. He left a residence and an annuity of $15,000 to his widow, who survived him two years, and about $3,000,000 In specific bequests anil $2.2* j0,000 to twenty colleges and five hos | Fore lun Hanking House Hnnkrnpt. London, Jan. I.—The foreign bonking house of Bchmolse lllsrhmann A Cos., has been adjudicated a bankrupt. Its 11a Millies are estimated at upward of C120,- 000. I COSTA RICA PLEASED. IlinlNter Calvo Satluliod at the Treat ment of lI In Country in the Mat ter of the Canal. Washington, Jon. I.—The Costa Rican minister, Senor Calvo, said to-day in the course of a general talk on Nicaraguan canal affairs, that one of the most satis factory features of the extended negotia tions, so far as Ocsta Rica was concerned, was the universal acceptance of that country’s substantial rights and Interests In the Isthmian waterway. There never has been any doubt of these rights on the Dart qf Costa Rica, but for many years they were brought into controversy, It being claimed that Costa Rica had no sovereign territorial rights over any por tion of the route, and that at most, her interests could be satisfied by compensa tion. This brought about the use of the name “Nicaraguan canal,” which seems to leave out of account the rights which Costa Rica has in the waterway. The minister points out that the period of controversy lias now been satisfactorily closed, and that there appears to be no disposition in any quarter to question Costa Rica’s rights in the canal route. Mr. Calvo lias not heard from his gov ernment since the report of the Isthmian canal commission was made public. The officials and the public generally in Costa Rica are deeply interested in the fate of ♦he project, for it means much to their future development and the use of Costa Rican labor and products during the pe riod of construction. The minister does not wish to discuss the Hay-Pauncefote treaty while it is an open question be tween the United States and Great Brit ain. Re says, however, that he does not share in the statements made that the interests of Nicaragua and Costa Rica were overlooked during the discussion of the treaty. On the contrary, he regards this treaty as properly one concerning the relations of ihe United Slates aim Great Britain and not concerning their relations with Nicaragua and Costa Rica, so that it is natural that the discussion should have, centered upon the mutual Interests of the first two parties <o the Clayton-Bulwer treaity. and later the Hay- Pauncefote treaty. TRAGEDY IN PUTNAM. AVIII Turk Obey ed Hl* Father's Com mand to Shoot the Man He Was Fighting:. Emtonton, Ga., Jan. I.—Will Turk, a boy of 17 and son of Thomas Turk, shot and killed Kimball Aiken, in the upper pert of this county, yesterday. It is said that the trouble which resulted in the tragedy grew out of Turk's attempt to move a small house which he had erected upon Aiken’s land some time ago. When the house* was built It was understood be tween the two parties that Turk was privileged to move the house when he so deaired, and yesterday he went to move it when Aiken appeared and for bode him doing so. A quarrel ensued which was followed by a scuffle, during which Aiken drew his pistol and was about to shoot Turk, when Turk told his eon, who was present, to shoot Aiken. Both men were In the mercantile busi ness at Aikenton on the Central Road, and so far as Is known, had always been good friends. It is said that Aiken was an impulsive man and dangerous when aroused He killed a negro on the 4th of July last, but was allowed to go free on the ground of self defense. Aiken was about 30 years old and was married. Young Turk is a bright manly young fel low, and was a favorite in his circle of acquaintances. Both families connected with this tragedy ore prominent and well thought of, nnd the affair Is deeply de- Thomas Turk was In Katonton last night to employ counsel, and It was ho wtfo brought the first news of the kill ing to this place. Aiken wan at one time in the employ of the Western Uni>n Telegraph Company. NFIIHASh A’S LEGISLATURE. A Republican Elected Speaker by a I iwanfmoux Vote. Lincoln, Neb., Jan. I.—The Lincoln Leg islature convened at noon to-day for its twenty-seventh session. Permanent or ganization was effected in both houses, according to the programme outlined by last night's Republican caucuses. Wil liam G. Seers of Burt county, the caucus nominee, was made speaker of the House by unanimous vote, on motion of Ihe fus ion minority, after they had given a com plimentary vote to D. W. Hamilton of Butler county. Populist. There was no opposition to Senator C. F. Steele for pres ident pro tern, of the. Senate. The House appointed a committee of privileges and elections to take up contest cases as early as possible. To-morrow the Legislature will canvass the vote of the November election. DELAAVARE’S LEGISLATURE. The Two llcpublicu)) Factions Divide the Offices, Dover, Del., Jan. I.—The Delaware Legislature organized to-day after the Addtcks and antl-Addicks Republicans had agreed to divide the places. Tile anti-Addicks members were given first choice and chose Henry A. Ellison of Mount Pleasant for president of the Sen ate. The Addleks faction then chose Charles V. Mct'ommons of Wyoming for speaker of the House. The other appointments were then made, each faction choosing alternately. CHOICE OF FUUMONISTS. 11. F. Aiontgnmcry to Be Speaker of Colorado Legislature. Denver, Col.. Jan. I.—At to-night’s cau cus of the fusion jnembers of the Legisla ture, which will rn. . t tosmoyow, B. F. Montgomery of Cripple Creek was agreed upon for speaker by a vote of 28 lo 27 for Coli* Briscoe of Douglas county. Mr Montgomery Is the leader in ihe house of the forces favoring Thomas M. Patter son for United States Senator to succeed Edward O. Wolcott. The fusionlsts have 55 of the 65 members of the Lower House. ALAI I LLA N NO XIIX ATED. Michigan to Give Him a Third Tern) in the Senate. Limning, Mich., Jan. I.—Senator James McMillan of Detroit was to-day nominated by thp Joint Republican caucus of the Forty-first Legislature, which will con vene to-morrow, to succeed himself. Senator McMillan's re-election to a third term In she Sennte is assured, as tTie Legislature is overwhelmingly Repub lican. DAILY. *8 A YEAR. R CENTS A COPY. WEEKLY X-TIMEB-A-WEEK.M A YEAR AT THE WHITE HOUSE THE PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION A BRILLIANT AFFAIR. # . - - EVERYTHING RESPLENDENT. THE EVENT UNSURPASSED BY ANY OF ITS KIND. Tlionsnuds Greeted by President and Mr*. McKinley—Foreign Ambassa dor* and Ministers, Supreme Court .Insfiees. High Official* of tlie Army nnd Navy, Senators and Represen tatives nnd Their Wive* Thronged tlie Parlors of the National Man sion. Washington, Jan. I.—ln the long line of New Year’s receptions at the White House, which each year inaugurate the social season at tlie national capital, none, perhaps, was more brilliant than the one which to-day ushered in the twen tieth century. Tlie day had dav- ert dull and gray; but the air was soft and balmy. Toward 11 o’clock, when the reception opened, the sun hurst through mist ajid cloud, bright ened the wails and pillars of the historic old mansion until it shone like alabaster and touched Ihe stripes of the glorious American, flag that floated over it into streaks of flame. The grounds of the mansion presented a stirring scene as the carriages began to arrive and the long line of army and navy officers in full uniform formed to the left of the massive porte coohere. Within, under the glamor of myriads of electric lights, which were reflected in the happy faces of the shifting throng, all was bril liancy. The Marine Band, stationed un der the stairway, discoursed national airs and lively marches throughout the cere mony. Promptly at 11 o’clock the bugles sound ed the approach of the Presidentktl party and led by Col. Bingham, the master of ceremonies, and Maj. McCauley, of tha Marine Corps, the President and Mrs. McKinley descended the main staircase followed hy the members of the cabinet and their wives. As the party pussed niong to the receiving room the President reflected in his smiling face his health and happiness. He bowed repeatedly io the crowds assembled In the corridors, greeting many of them with well wishea of the day. Mrs. McKinley also bestow ed her greetings upon many in the throng, and when three sweet-faced children near the front chirped a “Happy New Year,” to the first lady of the hind she took n handful of buds from her exquisite bou quet of white roses and toesed them to the children. The party passed into the blue parlor and took their places, while the Marine Band burst forth with the stir ring Strains of “Hall to the Chief.” After the receiving party had .taken their places the long line of guests/began to move. First In line came the arjfhassa dors and mlnisers from foreign courts, accompanied by their full staffs. At their head was the venerable and dig nified Lord Pauncefote, British ambassa nor anrt dean of the diplomatic corps. In the full uniform of his high diplomatic rank. With him were Lady Pauncefote and the Honorohle Miss Pauncefote and the ambassadorial stafT. Following them came Baron Fava. the Italian am bassador; Dr. von Hoileben, the German ambassador; M. Cambon, the Freni* am bassador; Count Cassini, the Russian am bassador. and Senor Don A.zplroz. tha Mexican ambasador, each accompanied by his stafT and Indies. The Chinese min ister, in his rich Oriental silks, aooomjjQ aied hy Madame Wu, In elaborately em broidered gown, attracted much attention. After the ambassadors and ministers come the chief Justice and associate Jus tices of the United States Supreme Court the Judge of the Court of Appeals sen ators and representative In Congress for mer cabinet officers and ministers of the United States. As the guests now began to move from room to room of the spacious mansion a scene of beauty and brilliancy met the eyes. From the state dining room the guests passed into the red parlor, where the rich red furnishings, tapestries and walls were set off with a wealth of foli age and flowers. The blue room was the center of attraction, for here the Presi dential party received, surrounded by the members of the cabinet and their ladles and those Invited to assist In re ceiving The curtains wore drawn and the shaded electric globes threw a BOft light on the delicate blue of the room and the brilliant assemblage. From the blue room the line passed through the green room, and then Into' the spacious east room. Here the windows, mantels and walls were massed with tall palms and flowering plants. At 11:40 o'clock the officers of the army, navy and marine corps, brave In gold lace) appeared. According to custom, the urmv had precedence over the navy, and this contingent was headed by Lieut. Gen. Miles and Adjt. Gen. Corbin, each in the full uniform of his exalted rank. The navnl section was headed by Admiral Dewey and his stafT. and the mnrlne corps by Brig. Gen. Heywood. At noon the regents of the Smithsonian Institution and other public officials were received, and at 12:30 o'clock the general public was admitted. ■About 5,000 people had been received up to 1:30 o'clock, the hour set for closing the reception, but the crowd still stretched four abreast beyond the outer gates, tha President directed that the reception pro ceed. that all might come In. Mrs. Mc- Kinley endured the trying ordeal with much compisurc. remaining alongside the President throughout. At one time, as a dainty little girl stepped through proudly carrying a huge doll, Mrs. McKinley not only greeted the little girl, but also shook hands with the doll, to the Jnfinlte de light of the little girl. when a negro “mammy” held down a tiny baby. Mrs. McKinley chucked the tot under the chin and tucked a rosebud amid It* laces. l.t was 2 o'clock when the end of the line appeared, and the President, waving a final salutation to the lingering guests, escorted Mrs. McKinley to her apart ments. TR AIN HAN INTD A RtM K. 1 Wreck on Norfolk nnd Western Rail way Yest-rduy. Mfjyns, W. Va., Jan. I.—West-bound passenger train No. 8 on the Norfolk and Western railway, an route to Columbua, ran Into a rock near here to-day. Half a dozen persors were Injured. No uames are ascertained.