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About The Morgan monitor. (Morgan, Ga.) 1896-???? | View Entire Issue (Oct. 12, 1899)
THE MORGAN MONITOR VOL. IV. NO. 40. DEWEY WILL COME SOUTH Accepts Invitation to Visit Atlanta With Fiag Lieutenant Brumby. HERO HONORS THE GEORGIAN Presentation of Brumby Sword Will Be Hade By the Admiral. A Washington special says: Admi¬ ral Dewey has accepted the invitation of the citizens of Atlanta, Ga., to par¬ ticipate in the ceremonies attending the presentation of the sword to Flag Lieutenant Brumby. The invitation was formally tender¬ ed to the boro of Manila Saturday by a delegation of prominent citizens, and a prompt and gracious acceptance was immediately announced. Livingston, Accompanied by Representative Lon the delegation called upon Admiral Dewey, at the McLean resi¬ dence. The interview had been pre¬ viously arranged through Lieutenant Brumby, hence the Georgians received admiral. an extremely cordial greeting from the The reception took place iu the parlor, which was beautifully dec¬ orated with flowers, potted plants and the national colors. These little formalities having been completed; Mayor Woodward who was one of the committee, stopped to tho front and in the name of tiro citizens of Atlanta, indeed in the name of all the peoplo in the state o, Georgia, in¬ vited the admiral to visit Atlanta and witness the presentation of a sword to Lieutenant Brumby. Mayor Wood¬ ward wont on to say how proud the people of Georgia are to claim Lieu¬ tenant Brumby as their own, and he informed the Admiral that a hand¬ some sword had been procured by popular subscription to be presented to Lieutenant Brumby. The admiral at that point inter¬ rupted the mayor to say that he had seen it stated that the people of Gcor- gia intended to give Lieuteuat Brum- by a sword, and he desired to say that gallant young officer was worthy of any honor or distinction his friends or his country might see fit to bestow upon him. This high testimonial Ao Lieutenant Brumby was made with so much sin- eerily that it deeply impressed the mem- bers of the delegation, and their ad- miration of the admiral was increased accordingly. The admiral took occa- sion to say that he not only appreciated the valuable services rendered by Lieutenant Brumby, but he also ap- predated the noble and patriotic part played by the representatives of the southern states, in the array and navy during the war with Spain. He said he knew how bravely tho southern men rushed to the support, of the nation’s honor and shared the glo¬ ries of victory with their northern brethren and thus wiped out all traces of sectionalism. The admiral’s atten¬ tion was called to the fact that Geor¬ gia sent more men into the United States service to battle against Spain than any other state in the union. The admiral replied that the infor¬ mation was intensely gratifying to him and it made him all tho more anxious to visit Georgia and personally show his appreciation of the valor and patriotism of the southern people. Turning to Lieutenant Brumby, the admiral, said: “Brumby, we have but two engagements ahead—one in Chi¬ cago Brumby and one iu Philadelphia.” replied in tbe affirmative, whereupon the admiral delighted his visitors by saying: “Well, gentlemen, you may count on me being present to see Brumby get bis sword.” He said he could not state definitely when it would be convenient for him to visit Atlanta, owing to an engage¬ ment he has with the president and the members cf the Philippine com¬ mission, soon after the president re¬ turns from his western tour. His acceptance, with that qualifica¬ tion, was entirely satisfactory to the delegation, and the details of the visit were further discussed. The admiral evinced sneli a warm personal regard for Lieutenant Brum¬ by throughout the interview that a change was made in the original pro¬ BOERS MAY YIELD. Most Encouraging News Reaches London From Transvaal. A London dispatch says: Most im- portant news from the Transvaal was received Saturday night, whieh, if true, African probably indicates that the South republic is about to yield, or any in case, that the Boers have abandoned all idea of invading Natal. The news is comprised in a cable- . gram from Newcastle, Natal, which says that farmers who arrived there from tho Buffalo river state that the j Boers are returning to their homes, leaving patrols along the river. The commanders State border. will remain on the Free j j ADVICES SENT WATSON. He Is Notified That More Warships Will Bo Sent Him. Notification has been sent bv cable to both General Otis and Admiral Matson at Manila, of tho iutention of the navy department to re-enforce the navy in the Philippines to a con- Sjderablo extent and Btating that the Brooklyn and several other vessels •would be dispatched at the earliest possible moment to the islands, picture gram, so ns to place tho admiral in the and give him a conspicuous part to play in the ceremonies attend¬ ing the presentation of the sword. On the steps of the capitol nt Wash¬ ington, it was deemed a high honor for Admiral Dewey to receive the na- tion’s sword from the president of the United States. At Atlanta it will be an equal honor for Lieutenant Brumby to receive Georgia’s sword from the hands of the nation’s hero, Admiral Dewey. The suggestion was promptly acted upon, and the programme will be arranged on that basis. Admiral Dewey stated that his de¬ sire # to show his personal appreciation and friendship for Lieutenant Brumby was a sufficient inducement to him to visit Atlanta on the occasion of tho sword presentation, but added to that, his desire to recognize in his humble way the glorious part the men of the south have played in the war with Spain. He then referred with deep feeling to the recent deaths of Naval Cadet Wood of Georgia, and Lieutenaut Commander Eidridge, of Alabama,two brilliant young officers of tho navy, who lost their lives at Manila. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF Will Be Discontinued In Compli¬ ance With Orders Received From Washington. An Atlanta dispatch says: The acting commander of the department of the gttlf, Colonel John Simpson, received Saturday from Washington the official order of the war department discontinuing the department of the gulf aud transferring the headquarters to Governor’s Island. From the nature of the order it is regarded as evident by the officers of tho department that the mind of the president has been made up, and that the efforts of Atlanta business men will bring no satisfactory result. The order states that the change is made by direction of the president, and is signed by tbe secretary ef war, the commanding general and the adjutant genoral of the army, Colonel Simpson stated that he was in no way acquainted with the purpose of the war department in discontinuing the department of the gulf, but sup- posed that Atlanta had been made the headquarters on the outbreak of tho war on account of its central location an d its thorough connection with the southern seacoast towns. With the war at an end there was nothing to accomplish by the continuance of the department, JONES IS OPTIMISTIC. Democratic Chairman Says Bryan Will Ho Nominated and Elected. United States Senator James K. Jones, of Arkansas, naCional chairman of tho Democratic committee, aud wife, were passengers on the Canard line steamship Lucania that reached New York Sunday. They have been traveling in England, Ireland, Scot¬ land, Switzerland and Wales for sev¬ eral months. Senator Jones said that he had been much benefited by his lengthy European travels, and felt ready to go into the hard work neces¬ sary in getting ready for the presiden¬ tial campaign. Senator Jones, when asked to give his views on the political situation, said thnt, owing to his long absence abroad, he was not as fully informed as to political conditions as he hoped to be in a few weeks. When asked his opinion as to the probability of the Democratic nomination for tbe presi¬ dency going to William J. Bryan, he said: “There is no doubt that Bryan will receive tbe Democratic nomination for president,” and added: "Has anybody any doubt on that question? Bryan is sure to win.” Reed In Washington. Ex-Speaker Thomas B. Beod ar¬ rived in Washington Sunday. He declined to discuss politic^, saying he was here to remove some of his private belongings. M’GUIRE WILL LECTURE. Stonewall Jackson’s Chief Surgeon to Ad- dress Confederate Veteran*. Dr. Hunter McGuire, of Richmond, Va., has accepted an invitation from Pickett-Buehanau camp, Confederate Veterans of Norfolk, to deliver his famous lecture on "Stonewall Jack- sou,” November 28th. ,! ~ st of r~r 1 0,> ~ 1 nvpllod 77 . " ’ At the University of Virginia, Char- lottesville, Saturday, the unveiling of tbe Eolny bust of Edgar Poe took place at noon in the large auditorium of the academic building. Dr.Charles W. Kent, president of the Poe Memo- rial Association, presided. Spanish Flags Arc Barred. The mayor of Havana, Senor Per- fecto Laeoste, has issued on order di- recting that no Spanish flag shall be displayed in the city of Havana, ex- cept at the Spanish consulate. It is beiieved this will give rise to consul- orabie hostile criticism. College , --ti Honors ... new ttnirev y. The trustees of tho University Vermont at Burlington voted to eon- fer the degree of doctor oi laws on Admiral Dewey, MORGA N, GA„ THURSDAY. OCTOBER 12, 18!)! t . PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS On Handing Dewey the Congress¬ ional Sword of Honor—The Admiral’s Reply. In presenting to Admiral Dewey the magnificent sword at Washington Tuesday, President. McKinley said: “Admiral Dewey: Prom your en¬ trance in the harbor of New York with your gallant aud valiant ship, tho de¬ monstrations which everywhere have greeted you reveal tho public esteem of your heroic action and the fullness of the love in which you are held by your country. “The voice of the nation is lifted in praise and gratitude for the distin¬ guished and memorable services you have rendered the country, and all the people give you affectionate wel¬ come home, in which I join with all my heart. I’our victory exalted Ameri¬ can valor and extended American authority. "There ia no flaw in your victory, there will be no faltering in maintain¬ ing it. (Great applause.) It gives me extreme pleasure and great honor in behalf of all tho people to hand you this sword, the gift of tho nation voted by the cougvess of the United States.” The president handed tho admiral the sword with a deep bow, nnd thero was a roar of applause as Dewey rc- cr/ved it. The crowd was hushed as he turned to reply. Admiral Dewey said: “I thank you, Mr. President, for this great honor you have conferred upon me. I thank the secretary of the navy for his gracious words. I thank my countrymen for this beauti¬ ful gift, which shall be an heirloom in my family forever as an evidence that republics are not ungrateful, and I thank you, Mr. Chairman and gentle- men of the committee, for the gracious, cordial and kindly -welcome which you have given me to my home.” CARTER IN COURT. Hearing In Hal^ua* Corpus Proceedings Held In New York." Oberlin M. Carter, the engineering captain, who is under sentence of five years’ imprisonment after conviction on the charge of conspiracy to defraud the government, was taken from Gov¬ ernor’s Island to tbe United States circuit court in New York Wednesday on a writ of habeas corpus in his be¬ half obtained Monday. Judge La- Combe wes on tbe bench. On tbe question of sentence it was claimed by Carter’s attorneys the court had acted in excess of its pow¬ ers, beyond jurisdiction and contrary io law. Colonel Clous, in reply, held that the action of a eourtmartial cannot be reviewed by any civil court. Com: el submitted briefs. Judge LaCombe reserved decision on tbe writ and ordered Captain Carter back j to tbe custody of Captain Roberts, of Governor’s island. PETITION PRESIDENT M’KINLEY. Chief .Executive J* Urged to Intervene In Italinlf of Peace. The New York World telegraphed to President McKinley the first in¬ stallment of signatures to a petition asking him to offer the friendly ser- vices of the United States in mediation between Great Britain and the Trans¬ vaal. Among those who have signed the petition to the president are ex-Sena- tor George F. Edmunds, ex-Secretary J. Sterling Morton, John Sherman, Major General O. O. Howard, David t andfor°d rlla nniversiSr t DoLm^o! St Mitchell, James D. Phelan, mayor of San Francisco; William F. Warren, president of Boston university and EAMOUS ROGUE DEAD. Jimmy I.oit’io Kudu Ills Days In the Alms¬ house III I’llUailelphln. A Philadelphia dispatch says: Worn | out by years of confinement resulting from his long career in crime, “Jim- ! my” Logue, the famous ex-convict who money is than believed any to other have thief stolen of more bis j j time, and who perhaps, the best- 1 was, known bank robber of tbe age, died in county age of sixty-two almshouso years. Wednesday at the J | Ho sought religious consolation be- j fore he died. Logue is supposed to linvo had n fortune at one time of about $300,000. DEWEY ON FILIPINOS. Thinks Great Latitude Should He Allowed For Local Government. A special from Washington says: In his mirnl interview Dewey with agrcod the fully president, with Ad-j the views which have been expressed by { President Schnrman concerning the ! future government of the Philippine islands. j He said he favored American control through civil tbe medium but of great a commission latitude { j or governor, should be allowed for local government of the sixty or morn tribes, so that the 1 administration of affairs could be ad- justed to meet their different habits and conditions. ADMIRAL SCHLEY DINED. --—. Naval Hero installed, n« Commander of i.nyai Legion. At Now _ York Wednesday night Rear Admiral Winsfiehl 8. Schley was iustalled as commander of the Loyal | Legion at the meeting of the order j held at Deltnonico’s. As he entered the dining already room, gathered where the members j , had around the ta- i ble, he was greeted with applause and { . R presented roun! j 0 f and the oath The administered, flag was dulv j COMMISSION Bailroads Entering Atlanta Filed No Depot Rians. THE SITUATION GROWS INTERESTING Other Roads Sn.r They Cannot Act Until the Western nml Atlantic Takes the --itlatlve. The railroads entering Atlanta, Ga., have abandoned the idea, if they evor seriously entertained it, of voluntarily giving the Gate City a new passenger station. They have failed to tile plans, and now they are up against the commis- sion. The board will meet again in a few knys and see what it can do with them for disobeying its order. At Thursday’s meeting the lessee of the state’s road declared that it is ah- solutely impossible to get the roads, the city and state to agree. Major Thomas, representing the lessee, sug- guested that the state should patch up the old shed, which four of the roads olaim to own. If the state does not do that, he pro¬ posed that his company would stand part of tho expense of patching. This would mean tho continuance of tho dangerous street crossings at grade, a menace to life which the city has considered far more objectionable than the inadequate old shed. All (ho roads say (hat Major Thom¬ as holds the key to the situation. He says there is no hope of gotting a now union station. In tho fac: of this announcement, the Southern railway takes an opti¬ mistic view of tho situation. That company says it does not think the question of locating a union station on the old site has been exhausted, aud asks for more time. Several times iu the past, the Southern representa¬ tives have expressed doubt about the advisability of using the old site for a new station because it is so narrow. None of the other roads suggested anything that would tend to solve tho problem. Fines May lie Imposed. So now tlio commission is looking into methods of procedure. The roads have not filed plans, and the next question is to fine them. The law fixes as the penalty a fine not ex¬ ceeding $5,000. Tho fine, if im¬ posed would go to the state. Six roads enter Atlanta. If the max¬ imum fine were imposed and collected it would amount to $30,000. The commission can cite the roads every thirty days, and iu the course of two years might collect enough in fines to build a magnificent station. At Thursday’s meeting the board asked Judge Atkinson, the legal mem- her, for his opinion on the way to pro¬ ceed against the roads. Judge Atkin¬ son assured his confreres he would have his opinion ready when tho hoard meets again. President Thomas has been advised to confer with the railroad commission and the legislature’s special commis¬ sion. One idea in getting tho presi¬ dent of the lessee company and the legislative committee together is to see if any agreement can be reached on which the legislature can act looking to tho state building a union passenger station nnd renting to the roads. . GEORGIA PENSION FIGURES. State Paid Out Sinn of $052,820 the Past Year. ‘ The annUal ort ot '“^’■er r *P ° f . Pensions for Georgia, Richard John- T’ be f n from the . from the capitol, as it shows some very important changes have taken place in the pension rolls during the present administration. To begin with, the report shows that the pension accounts for the fiscal year just ended has increased $43,060, the total amount for the year reaching $002,820. There is also an increase of 731 pen- sions this year as compared with Inst year. There is an increase of 731 new claims paid this year as compared with last year. These increases, taken together with other items, nro of inter- est to tho tax payers and public gen- erally as well as of great interest to the pensioners. ARKANSAS TOWN BURNED. Fifty-Fonr Business House* Laid In Asliei liy Dating Flames. Do Queen, a flourishing town on the Pittsburg and Gulf railway, fifty miles'north of Texarkana, Ark., was wiped off tbe map by fire Sunday night. Fifty-four business houses, including banks and hotels, were con- *umed. The fire started in a small restaurant about 8 o’clock, and raged throughout the entire night. It burned everything in its path. Tho loss is estimated at between $350,000 few $400,000. The insurance will not ex- coed $15,000. DOUTHIT ASKS HEARING. i>c,,osmi iHfpnn.ary om.iai Expects itnfute charges. A Columbia, S. C., dispatch says: Tuesday’s revelations in the dispensa- ry board of control continue to bo the subject of much interest. Commis- sioner Douthiff who was so stimmnri- ly removed from office, asks the pub* lie to Suspend judgement until he has an opportunity to prepare his cast?. Jle complains that he was expected to refute in fifteen minuters tho state- meuts and charges ot the examining committee, MTAl NOT Advance of Boers Was Not Made As Reported. BRITISH REINFORCEMENTS ARRIVE Massing of Kruger’s Troops on the Uoriler Is No Longer Feared by Great Britain. A London special of Thursday was to the effect that nothing important developed ns to tho Transvaal situation during the day. The Daily Telegraph's dispatch announcing that the Boers had invaded Natal aud soizod Laings Nek, now seems to bo without foundation, The government lias received noth- >',g to jusl.fy the report, although , suchft move on tho P art o{ Uio Boers would naturally cause little surprise, The British position in Natal wns considerably strengthened by the ar- rival Thursday of Indian transports with reinforcements of about 2,500 infantry, cavalry and artillery, nil of which will be promptly sent to the front by train, and with tlieir arrival at Glencove and Ladysmith, tho Brit¬ ish advanced camps and lines of com- municatiou will bo practically safe¬ guarded against Iho risk of a success¬ ful dash across tho frontier by the Boers. The military authorities apparently no longer fear the massing of the Boors along tho border, and in fact it has been provided that the Boers shall not make a sudden invasion into the territory. The Natal authorities are rather pleased with this, because they argue tho tension of waiting will toll Severely on tho Boers’ discipline; and, moreover, they will soon exhaust the little forage thore is near the border and be compelled to fall back on their base, because, in view of the defective commissariat, they aro unwilling to advance in Natal leaving behind them a forngelcss veldt. Advices from Aldershot convey the interesting information that Genoral Sir Redvers Buller, who is to assume the chief command of the British forces in South Africa, is opposed to the presence of n large number of war correspondents with his forces and wants to limit the correspondents to* twelve representatives of the leading British, Indian aud colonial ngenoies arid newspapers, including in this number the foreign correspondents. A dispatch from Perth, capital of West Australia, announces that the government of the colony has decided tc dispatch a West Australian contin¬ gent to the cape. General Sir Redvers Buffer arrived at Balmoral castle Thursday night as the guest of Queen Victoria, to bid her majesty farewell on his departure. GltlGGS’ OPINION Jn Iho Celebrated Carter Ciyc Made Public At Washington. The opinion of Attorney Gencrnl Griggs in the case of Captain Oberlin M. Carter, of the army, upon which the president approves the finding of the eourtmartial, was made public at Washington Thursday. After dismissing certain of the miuor charges as unproven, the attorney gen¬ eral took up tho more serious questions involved,first considering the objection that the charges upon which Captain Carter was found guilty were {incon¬ gruous. He soys that, unlike the or¬ dinary oriminal procedure, the mili¬ tary usages aud procedure permit of an indefinite number of offenses iu one and the same proceeding, “It is not necessary,” he says, “to discuss whether this practice is wise, or whether it is prejudicial in the rights of the accused. It appears to lie established by long continued prac¬ tice, and, so far as I am able on in¬ vestigation to discover, without pre¬ vious challenge.” But even if this objection wore woll founded, the attorney general says, ho does not think the accused should he allowed to avail himself of tho objec¬ tion now, because he proceeded to trial without objection to this alleged misjoinder, and permitted the court to enter on the investigation of all of the different specifications, and himself brought forward his defense as to each of them. The objection should have been promptly taken to bo mado available. BURGLARS USED CHLOROFORM. Draped Woman While She Was Awiike and llobbed the House. A sensational burglary occurred at Knoxville, Tenn., at an early hour Wednesday morning. Two masked burglars entered the residence of C. A. Trainum and held his sister, Mrs. Kimbrough, while they ohloroformed her. They then searched tho room, where Trainum, who is treasurer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive En¬ gineers, had several hundred dollars concealed. They secured some of it, but Mrs. Kimbrough had hidden the larger part, whieh they did not dis¬ cover. MRS. PLANT DISSATISFIED. Will of tho I.otii .Millionaire May Ho Con- tfllted. The New York Times publishes the following: The statement is mado on the authority of friends of Mrs. II. B. Plant, widow of tho founder of tho Plant system of railroads and steam¬ boats, that legal proceedings will be instituted soon to set aside the pro¬ visions of Mr. Plant’s will aud obtain for tbe widow and her son a portion of the dead millionaire’s estate, DEWEY IS DETACHED Admiral Is Formally Relieved of Flagship's Command. HIS PENNANT WAS HAULED DOWN. Flag Lieutenant Brumby nnd Lieutenant Caldwell Are Also Detached From Duty Temporarily. A Washii gton dispatch says: Ad¬ miral Dewey made an early start Wed¬ nesday to fill a number of engagements. A’ter breakfast be joined one of his as- scoiate officers for a long stroll, and on returning, proceeded to (ho navy department accompanied by Admiral Fnvqnhar, the new cora- minder of the North Atlantic station, and Captain Laiuberton, his chief of staff. Fow people wero aware of tho ad¬ miral’s coming, so there was not much of a demonstration when be entered tho department. The admiral went to see Secretary Long and talk over his plans for the immediate future, aud as to these, Secretary department Long gave notices-that tho perfect, was willing to givo him The liberty to do ns ho pleased. admiral was, therefore, nt his in¬ stance, detached formally from tho Olympia. Later in the day the oxee- nlivo officers of the ship at Tompkins- ville was telegraphed to haul down bis flrg and thus terminate his connection with the cruiser which for more than two years has been hiB home. 1 lie detaching of Admiral Dewey from the Olympia had the effect of de¬ taching Lieutenant Brumby, his flag lieutenant, and Lieutenant Caldwell, the admiral’s secretary, from the du¬ ties they have heretofore performed for him. An order was issued, how¬ ever, the directing these officers to report to admiral in connection with his shore duties. This is only temporary, to allow the admiral to Catch up with tho mass of correspondence, and is not the assignment of a permanent staff. Aftor his visit to Now Englnnd, Ad¬ miral Dewey is expected to return to Washingtan to moet his colleagues of the Philippine commission. Secretary Long said that the admiral’s time probably would be fully occupied in tho deliberations of the commission for some months to come, and mean¬ while, in order to leave him free for this work, he will not bo assigned to any naval duties. Further than this point, tho department has not yet iin- dertaken to define its plans for Ad¬ miral Dewey’s future. When all of these details had been arranged, the admiral walked over to tho white house to keep nil appoint¬ ment mado with the president to dis¬ cuss The tho admiral Philippine situation. remained with the president an hour. President Sclmr- man, of the Philippine commission, was also nt the white house, and joined Admiral Dewey as he left the president. ALL SPACE TAKEN. The Georgia State Fair Promise* To Bo a “II uminer." A dispatch from Atlanta says: Ev¬ ery available inch of spaco in tho ex¬ hibit halls of the state fair has been taken by exhibitors. Eight great Snd buildings are overrun .with exhibits stiff the applications come in for space. Never before iu the history of the fair association has there been such a demand for room, and the man* agemont is put to it to find room for all who desire to show their goods and products. GRANT’S TROOPS ENGAGED. Insurgent* Are Driven .From Position on limit* Diver. A Manila special says: General Fred Grant, with three companies of Ihe Fourth infantry, two companies of the Fourteenth infantry and a band of scouts attached to the former regi¬ ment, advanced from Imus Friday morning, driving tho insurgents from the entire west hank of the Imus river. Three Americans wero wounded. Companies C and H, with the scouts, crossed the river at Big Bend and ad¬ vancing westward in tho direction of tho Bincayau road, tho insurgents fir¬ ing volleys, but retiring. Twenty Fillipinos were discovered intrenched at tho Bineayan church, about midway between Baeoor and Cavite Viejo. These wero routed, six being killed. INSURGENTS REOL’CUPY PORAC. Americans Seem to lie ITnnMn to Hold Captured Territory. state Advices that several of Wednesday hundred from insurgents Manila | have reoccupied Forne, which was captured by MacArthur on September 28th and evacuated by the Americans the following day. The insurgent forces aro also reported moving to¬ ward Mexico, southeast of Angeles. The object of the double movement is apparently to get behind the American garrison on both Rides of the Manila- Dagupau railway. CANTOMTES GREET M’KINLEY. Ohio People Accord Chief Kxecutlvo n Worm Deception. President McKinley’s greeting from his old friends and neighbors as the special train passed through the cities of Affiance nnd Canton, Ohio, was especially warm. Whistles were blown and bells rung as (ho train puffed in and the stations were decorated with flags and bunting. The stops made at theee places wero not sufficient iu length to permit any speech making. *1 PER YEAR. MORE WARSHIPS TO THE EAST Result of Dewey’s Conference With tho President. BROOKLYN IS ONE OF THEM; Admiral Stated That the Situa¬ tion Is Very Urgent. * v- A Washington special says: The president, Wednesday directed tho immediate dispatch to the Philippines of a number of vessels of the navy, in¬ cluding tho cruiser Brooklyn and gun¬ boats Marietta and Machine. The ac¬ tion is tho result of Admiral Dewey's interview, in which he went over the Philippine situation with the presi¬ dent. The orders given are in lino with the expressed determination of the president to furnish the army and navy every resource for stamping out the Philippine insurrection at the earliest possible time. At Admiral Dewey’s extended in¬ terview with the president the former went into the Philippine situation at great length, explaining carefully the existing condition of affairs and his views of the outlook, concluding with an earnest recommendation that tho Brooklyn nnd some other vessels be sent nt once to the Philippines. Tho re-enforcement of the present fleet of tho Asiatic squadron ho urged as necessary and said their dispatch should be direoted as early as possible,’’ The president immediately communi¬ cated with the navy department und instructed tho secretary of tho navy to issue an order carrying oht the ad¬ miral’s recommendation and to see that they be got iu readiness at onca. Tho Marietta audMnchins, besides the Brooklyn, will bo designated by the navy department along with several other vessels which havo not yet been selected. The Brooklyn is now with tho other vessels of the North Atlantic squndrou off Tompkinsville, Staten Island. Tho Machias and the Marietta are at pres¬ ent, on waiting orders. These re-en- forcemontx will and considernblo strength to (he Asiatic squadron nnd the administration believes tlieir pres¬ ence will have a material effect ill ex¬ pediting the end of the hostilities. The Brooklyn is an armored cruiser of the first rating, carrying twenty main battery guns and having a total displacement of (1,215 tons, and is so well thought of by Roar Admiral Schley that ho desired that she be as¬ signed as bis flagship in the now south Atlantic squadron. Tho Marietta is a composite gun¬ boat of 1,000 tons displacement and with a main battery equipment of six guns. Tho Machias, with a displacement of I, 177 tons, carries a battery of eight guns. Their commanders are all vet¬ erans of long experience iu the ser¬ vice. The Brooklyn ia commanded by Captain Theodore F. Jewell, who has seen fourteen years of sea service aud much moro than that on shore sta¬ tions; the Machias by Lieutenant Com¬ mander Leavitt C. Logan, with fifteen years of sea service, and the Marietta by Lieutenant Commander Edward II. Gbeen, whose record shows seven¬ teen years of sea service. Tho Brooklyn’s formidable equip¬ ment will make her of invaluable gen¬ eral service, while tho Marietta and tho Machias are expected to bo of much usefulness in. tho numerous shallow wateiB about the archipelago where larger craft eaunot go. It is not known how soon ' these vessels can ho ready, but their orders arc to got away as early as possible, and no delay is anticipated. Their commanders will report to the depart¬ ment when they are ready to proceed and on arriving at Manila will report without delay to tho admiral com- nmnding tho Asiatic station, for or¬ ders. STRIKE GROWS APACE. Hundred Workmen Have Left tl.o Cramp Shipyards. A Philadelphia dispatch says: Forty .non employed at Cramps, representing various trades, joined the striking employees of that company Thursday, The strikers hold a meeting and receiv¬ ed reports showing there are not more than five hundred men at work and that nearly fifteen hundred are on a strike. BAIL REFUSED ACTRESS. Jn-1|T« Kitlll Remands Miss Julia Morrl- *«»n to Prison. At Chattanooga, Tenn., Wednesday, Judge Floyd Estill refused to grant Miss Julia Morrison, tho murderess of Actor Leidenheimer, bail, and she was returned to jail to await tbe January term of court. When Judge Estill announced his decision Miss Morrison broke down aud wept bitterly. In delivering bis decision Judge Es¬ till stated the proof agaiust the pris¬ oner was of such a damaging nature that, under no circumstances, would ho admit her to hail. He said the state had conclusively proven that the murder was malicious, willful and premeditated.
