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RECEIVED BY KING
doer gexerals visitors on the
ROYAL YACHT.
given gracious reception.
KING SPEAKS OF THEIR GALLANT
CONDUCT.
Hour of Departure From London
Kept Seeret, to Free Them Front
Annoyance of Cheering Crowds.
Welcomed Abourd YVildflre by Rob
erta and Kitchener, uud Then Con
veyed to Victoria und Albert—Ed
ward Came Forward to Give Them
Greeting—lntroduced to Queen and
Princess Victoria—Ho era Pleased
With Reception.
London, Aug. 17.—Boer generals, who
so lately have been in arms against
the British Empire, were received by
King Edward aboard the royal yacht
Victoria and Albert to-day.
On the royal yacht a gracious recep
tion was tendered them —a reception
that seemed to have done much to
heal the ugly scars of war. It was a
significant occasion, when the sover
eign head of a great Power met in
friendly converse the three men who
most contributed to the Boers’ gallant
opposition.
Gens. Botha, DeWet and De la Rey,
who reached here yesterday from
South Africa, left London at 9:30
o'clock this morning for Cowes, Isle
of Wight, to see King Edward, on
board the royal yacht Victoria and
Albert.
The hour of the generals’ departure
from London was kept secret, conse
quently the streets were deserted when
the three generals,accompanied by their
scretaries, but by none of the ladies
of their party, started for Cowes. They
were stylishly attired in frock coats
and silk hats.
Oil Board the Royal Yacht.
Upon arriving at Southampton the
Boer generals were welcomed on board
the commander-in-chief’s yacht Wild
fire, by Earl Roberts and Gen. Lord
Kitchener. They immediately visited
King Edward on board the Victoria
and Albert', and were then taken for a
trip around the fleet in the Wildfire.
They returned to London this even
ing accompanied by Lord Kitchener
and Earl Roberts, who took leave of
the Boer generals at Waterloo station.
In an interview with a representa
tive of the Associated Press, Gen.
Botha's secretary described the visit
to His Majesty. He said that when
the Boer generals boarded the royal
yacht King Edward came forward and
after they had been shook
hands with each of them. The Boers
were highly pleased with their recep
tion.
After a brief and informal talk of a
non-political character with King Ed
ward they were introduced to Queen
Alexandra and Princess Victoria.
Edimrd'a Kingly ’Words,.
The reception by His Majesty lasted
a quarter of an hour. The King spoke
of “the gallant and brave manner' ’in
which the generals had fought through
the long and arduous campaign, find of
"the consideration and kindness’ with
which the generals had treated British
wounded. His Majesty expressed his
warm wishes for their futures. It was
at the King’s suggestion that the
Boers took the trip around the fleet on
board the Wildfire.
During the voyage from South Af
rica Gen. DeWet did not mix much
with his fellow passengers. He was
engaged most of the time in writing
his book on the South African war.
In common with his colleagues snap
shot photographs were constantly be
ing taken of him and he was worried
with requests for his autograph until
he had to protest against the nuisance.
Gen. Botha, on the contrary, was ex
tremely genial and indulged in all the
sports on shipboard. He was constant
ly in the smoking room, where he
played cards. Gen. De la Rey, besides
playing draughts, took keen pleasure
in discussions with British army offi
cers on board the steamer.
It is said that Gen. Botha is greatly
annoyed that his home at Vryheid has
been annexed to Natal. The premier
of Natal is reported to have offered
Gen. Botha a place in the Natal min
istry, which the general has declined.
Reporters Kept Awny.
The refusal of the Boer generals to
witness the review of the fleet at
Kpithead or see King Edward yester
day caused great exultation in the
'•nntinental press, and undoubtedly up
set the plans of Colonial Secretary
Ghamberlain. Mr. Chamberlain had
appeared extremely anxious that the
'.’enp-nls should see no newspaper rep
resentatives before their visit to King
Gu ward, and he accordingly caused in
structions to be issued that no repor
ters be allowed on board the Wildfire
' r Nigeria, while very unusual restric
tions were placed on all reporters.
The general impression is that Gen.
Botha and his companions declined the
invitation to witness the review, and
see King Edward because it came di
r’'' t from Mr. Chamberlain; but, on
receiving the King’s personal invlta
tlon for Sunday, they readily accepted.
TO ATTEND MEYER FUNERAL.
liuer General* Will Reach Bruswcl*
for Sail Event.
Brussels, Aug. 17.—The Boer gener
als. DeWet, De la Rey and Botha, are
expected to reach here next Tuesday
!,jr the funeral of Gen. Lucas Meyer.
hnormous crowds viewed the em
_ limed body ,of Gen. Meyer to-day.
h" remains will be taken to Bouth
* W’loa. Among, the many wreaths
Jlatetmalj JRufninij % etos.
sent for the funeral of Gen. Meyer
*’ er f. one f rom ex-President Kruger
or the Transvaal, and another from
Joseph Chamberlain, tKe British colo
nial secretary. The wreath sent by
Mr. ( hamberlain was composed of
splendid orchids.
UNITeFsTATES OF EUROPE.
German Political Economilt Fore
casts l nion for Protection Against
This Country's Threatened Trade
Ascendancy.
Berlin, Aug. 17.—Baron von Sartori
ous von Waltershausen, professor of
political economy at Strassburg Uni
versity and one of the leading German
authorities on American subjects, will
contribute a striking article to a forth
coming number of the Zeitschrift Fur
Socialwissebschaft on the United
States of Central Europe.
The writer will argue that the Cen
tral European states will, sooner or
later, be compelled to erect a common
tariff barrier against the aims of the
United States to economic ascendancy
or against those of greater Britain,
with greatly modified tariffs and per
haps free trade between themselves.
Baron von Waltershausen believes
that eventually a complete political
union between Germany, Austria,
Switzerland, ! ( Belgium and Holland is
probable, and that this union will give
these countries an impregnable econo
mic position.
The baron will argue also that great
states like the United States and Rus
sia possess recuperative powers su
perior to those of the isolated and
small countries of Western Europe. In
support of this statement he instances
the fact that the United States is
sued loans at 7 per cent, at the end of
the Civil War and refunded these loans
at 2 per cent, in 1892.
HOPETOUN DIDN’T RESIGN.
Governor General of Australia Was
Recalled l>y Government.
Montreal, Aug. 17.—Lord Hopetoun,
former governor general of the com
monwealth of Australia, after spending
Sunday in Montreal, left to-night for
New York, whence he will sail on the
Teutonic on Wednesday for home.
Lord Hopetoun, speaking of the re
ports regarding his resignation, said:
“I did not resign, as has been stated
in the newspapers. I was recalled by
the imperial government, and I am
now returning home."
Lord Hopetoun would not discuss the
reasons leading to his recall. He is
accompanied by his aide. Col. Corbett,
who declared that the salary allowed
the governor general was too small,
and the situation became so unpleasant
that the recall became necessary.
SHAH'S FIRST TRIP AT SEA.
Crossed the English Channel From
Culal* to Dover.
London, Aug. 17.—Muzaffar-ed-Din,
Shah of Persia, arrived at Dover at
noon to-day on board the steamer Em
press from Calais. At the Shah's
request the Empress made the trip
over at slow speed. The steamer was
escorted by the British cruisers Gala
tea and Immortalite and was greeted
by salutes from the batteries at Dover
and an imposing military display.
The Shah is said to have exhibited
great nervousness upon embarking on
the Empress tit Calais for his first sea
trip. But he bore the journey well
and when Prince Arthur of Connaught
boarded the Empress and greeted him,
the Shah smiled and conversed with
animation through an interpreter.
The Shah and Prince Arthur walked
through the cheering crowds at Dover
to the Lord Warden Hotel, where the
Shah will spend the night, coming to
London to-morrow.
ARIAD.NE REACHES ST. JOHN’S.
Flagship of Lord of the Admiralty
Arrived—Many War Vessels.
St. Johns, N. F., Aug. 17. —The Brit
ish cruiser Ariadne, flagship of Rear
Admiral Douglas, one of- the lords of
the admiralty, arrived here this even
ing making the port in a dense fog.
The Ariadne was escorted by the
British cruiser Indefatigable.
Awaiting Admiral Douglas' arrival
here were the British cruiser Charyb
dis, the sloop Alert, and the Columbia,
all under the command of Capt. Mont
gomery, of the Charybdis, and the
French cruiser Isly and the dispatch
boat Manche, under the command of
Comm.odore Montferratid. Together
these seven warships form the largest
fleet which has been here for several
years past.
Admiral Douglas has come to the
colony to discuss the French shore
fishery question.
ELECTED THE SAME COMMITTEE.
Macedonian Congress Hepndinted
Its Former Leader.
Sofia, Bulgaria, Aug. 17. —The Mace
donian Committee, which has been in
congress here since Aug. 10, has re
elected the former committee. The
adherents of M. Sarafoff, the notorious
ex-president of the committee, held a
separate congress and elected another
committee. The actual leader of the
committee is Gen. Zontcheff.
The schism in the Macedonian Com
mittee is considered as greatly mini
mizing the danger of Macedonian agi
tation, as the two factions are likely to
expend their energies in fighting each
other.
MISS DEACON DENIES IT.
No Engagement Between Herself
and Crown Prince.
London, Aug. 17.—A letter from Miss
Gladys Deacon, daughter of Mrs. Ed
ward Parker Deacon, appears in the
London papers this morning, in which
the writer asks the papers emphati
cally to contradict the reports of a
betrothal between herself and Crown
Prince Frederick William of Ger
many.
HOY A LIST COMMITTEE MET.
Appeal to Duke of Orleans to Give
the Signal.
Paris. Aug. 17.—A royafcst commit
tee held a reunion at Lac St. Farjean
to-day, the name day of the Duchess
of Orleans. The committee sent a res
olution of homage to the Duke of
Orleans, In which religious persecution
was referred to, and appealing lo the
duke to give the lon* awaited signal.
SAVANNAH. GA.. MONDAY. AUGUST 18. 1902.
TREATY WITH CHINA
TARIFF WALL BETWEEN COIN
TRIES IS BROKEN THROUGH. *
V.
NOW FOR THE OPEN DOOR.
ONE STIPULATION OF PEACE
TREATY CARRIED OUT.
Cos til mi *afn iter Sliurrcttn (allies De
partment Work 1* Ended—Negotia
tions in Progress at Pekin tinny
Months—lnterior Markets Open to
Import of American Goods—Treaty
Supposed to He Like That Negoti
ated With Great Britain—Odious 1.1
Kin Tax, That Halted Trade
Every Stage and Served us Shield
for Extortion, Aholislieil.
Washington, Aug. 17. —The State De
partment has received a dispatch from
T. S. Sharretts, the treasury expert
who was commissioned by the State
Department to negotiate a tariff treaty
between the United States and China,
stating that the treaty was signed on
Aug. 15, and that he would sail for
tiie United States on the first steamer.
The announcement contained in Mr.
Sharretts’ brief dispatch to the State
Department brings to a successful con
clusion negotiations which have been
in progress for many months for a
tariff treaty between China and this
country. It was stipulated as one of
the features of the peace agreement be
tween China and the foreign Powers
at the close of the Boxer outbreak,
that an entirely new fabric of trade
treaties should be made.
Help* to the Opel! Door.
This carired out the purpose Secre
tary Hay had maintained throughout
the preceding negotiations for an
"open door,” the desire being to open
up foreign communications with the
interior of China and thus gain ac
cess to the vast markets of the em
pire.
Following the conclusion of the
peace arrangements, Mr. Sharretts
was selected to carry on the tariff ne
gotiations in behalf of the United
States. This selection was due to his
long familiarity with tariff affairs, as
he had assisted in the framing of re
cent tariff legislation before Congress,
and also had served as one of the
general appraisers at New York.
He went to China about a year ago
and has since been engaged in work
ing out the details of a tariff agree
ment. It was announced about a
month ago that the British commis
sioners had concluded a tariff treaty
with China, and it was understood at
that time the British treaty would
serve as a basis for similar treaties
with the United States and other for
eign countries. The State Department
was advised at the time that the rates
on imports entering China were 12 V s
per cent., and the export duties Hi
per cent.
Li Ivin Tax Abolished.
One of the most important provisions
of the British-China treaty was that
abolishing the li kin tax. It is pre
sumed that similar rates are made in
the American treaty and that the li
kin tax is abolished as far as it re
lates to American goods in transit.
The li kin tax has been one of the
most burdensome exactions of the an
tiquated Chinese systems, as it was
levied by the officials at various points
through the interior without uniform
ity and often with less regard for com
mercial ends than for the enrichment
of the unscrupulous local officials. The
abolition of the li kin tax will go far
toward encouraging foreign trade and
traffic in the interior of China.
Mr. Sharretts’ dispatch is dated at
Shanghai and does not go into details
regarding the treaty he has signed.
CHINA’S TIME HAS COME.
Muni Make Supreme Kffort for Com
merce and World Friend whip*.
Shanghai, Aug. 17.—Liu Kun Yi,
Chang Chih Tung and Yuan Shai Kai,
respectively viceroys of Nankin and
Hankow and governor of Pe Chili, in
separate conference with John Barrett,
corrimissioner for Asia of the St. Louis
Exposition, have concurred in mak
ing two significant and unequivocal
declarations.
The first is that the critical time has
arrived when China must make a su
preme effort for the promotion of com
merce and friendly Intercourse with
America and Europe; the second
declaration is that as an evidence of
her good faith in this intention and
her appreciation of the generous pol
icy of the United States toward her,
China will make an unprecendeted ex
hibit at the St. Louis Exposition.
HELPED TO PAY INDEMNITY.
Annual Payment of !*1,000,000 Se
cure* .Canton Opium Monopoly.
London, Aug. 18.—In a dispatch from
Hong Kong the correspondent of the
Daily Mail says Ngpikao, formerly
Chinese consul at Singapore, Straits
Settlements, has acquired the opium
monopoly of Canton by undertaking
to contribute $1,000,000 annually to
wards the indemnity China is paying
the Powers.
STORMS SWEEP OVER IOWA.
Wind and Lightning Have Inflicted
Much Damage.
Keokuk, lowa, Aug. 17.—Another se
ries of severe lightning and wind
storms passed through Southeastern
lowa this afternoon, doing much dam
age. In the last few weeks more than
100 barns have been struck by light
ning near here and more than that
number in Southeastern lowa. Many
Northeast Missouri counties have suf
fered the same way.
FORMER MAYOR A SUICIDE.
Dnvid T. Gillmor, in a Fit of De
spondency, Took Hi* Life.
Paterson, N. J.. Aug. 17.—David T.-
Gillmor, a former Mayor of this city,
killed himself this morning by shoot
ing. Mr. Gillmor had been despond
ent for some time over ill health,
which he believed would eventually
drive him Insane. He was 60 year*
of age.
OTHERS TO HELP MINERS.
Tralnmeu and Telegrapher* Likely
to Render Aid.
Wilkesbarre, Pa., Aug. 17. —Grand
Master Fitzpatrick of the Brotherhood
of Railway Trainmen, has about com
pleted his tour of the anthracite strike
region. He addressed local brother
hoods In many places, and, it is said,
pointed out to the members their duty
in case any of the coal carrying rail
roads should attempt to ship coal from
mines xxhere non-union men were em
ployed. Just what instructions were
given was not made public.
James Nelligan, an executive officer
of the Brotherhood of Railway Tele
graphers, was in conference with the
officials at the miners’ strike headquar
ters to-day. He said his visit to head
quarters had nothing to do with the
miners’ strike.
It is said an attempt will be made to
start the Maltby colliery of the Lehigh
Valley Coal Company to-morrow.
About twenty electric lights have been
strung within the enclosure and fully
fifty coal and iron policemen were
taken to the mines this evening. The
electric lights will enable the guards
to be stationed at many points and
have a clear view of all the surround
ings.
One of the under superintendents of
the company, when questioned to-night
said he was unable to say whether or
not an attempt would be made to
start to work at the colony. At strike
headquarters some of the officers are
considerably exercised over the matter.
Rev. J. J. Curran of this city, xvho
has figured considerably in the strike,
said in his address at his church to
night that if J. P. Morgan did not do
something to bring the strike to an
end it would last for a long time.
SITUATION NOT CHANGED.
Exery Prinqiect Pleasing, Say*
Milclicll, anil Striker* Will Win.
Indianapolis, Aug. 17. —President
John Mitchell of the United Mine
Workers of America arrived here at
noon to-day on his way to Spring Val
ley, 111., to visit his family. While
in the West Mr. Mitchell will go to
Chicago to confer with leaders of the
miners of Illinois. He expects to re
turn to Wilkesbarre Wednesday.
George W. Purcell of Terre Haute,
member of the national executive
board from the Indiana district, who
has been in the West Virginia strike
field since the first part of June, was
in the city also and he conferred with
President Mitchell and Secretary Wil
son.
“The situation in the strike field re
mains the same," said Mr. Mitchell.
“There has been no change and I do
not anticipate .any until the trouble Is
finally adjusted. The men are Just as
determined as ever to win, and will
stick it out as long as necessary, so
that it all depend on the action of the
operators when the strike will termi
nate. The financial end of the strike
is being kept up in a very satisfactory
manner, and we have been able to re
lieve every case of distress. There Is
no doubt that we will be able to con
tinue to do this.
“It is true thqf some of the miners
have left the field. When the strike
first broke out quite a number of the
non-English-speaking young men re
turned to their native countries, and
other miners have gone to the bitumi
nous field and secured employment.
There has been very little emigration
of miners of late, however. I expect
that, all told, about 18,000 men have
ieft the anthracite fields since the
strike began. Except for these, the
number of strikers is as large as ever.
“There have been some shipments of
soft coal into the Eastern market, but
I cannot say how many tbns have been
sent there. There have been no ship
ments of anthracite coal since the
strike began and the supply of that
article is now practically exhausted.
Mr. Mitchell Insists that the nten
must and xvill win the strike.
CHOKED TO A CONFESSION.
Memlicr* of Casey-Craven Gang
Made to Tell Wliere Brother Out
lair* Hide—Mob Returned Them to
.lull uud Left to Find Others.
Cordell, O. TANARUS., Aug. 17.—A mob of
several hundred men took Levi Reed
and Hud Wingo, outlaws, captured re
cently in a raid on the Casey-Cravens
gang, from the county Jail here late
last night and strung them up to trees
to force them to tell the whereabouts
of their leaders and to give informa
tion regarding their crimes.
They finally gave the desired infor
mation and the mob returned them to
jail, disappearing, apparently to get
the rest of the gang. Reed was so
badly strangled that he was revived
with difficulty.
LIEUT. M’DOWELL DROWNED.
Olilcer of Twelfth Cavalry I.oat Life
in Pinto Creek.
San Antonio, Tex., Aug. J 7. —Lieut.
Ralph E. McDowell of the Twelfth
United States Cavalry was drowned in
Pinto creek, near Fort Clark. He and
Lieut. Lusk were bathing, when Mc-
Dowell was seized with cramps and
went to the bottom before help could
reach hirn.
Lusk nearly lost his life in attempt
ing, to rescue Lieut. McDowell. Lieut.
McDowell was promoted from the
ranks Feb. 2, 1901.
THE PRESIDENT AT CHURCH.
Surgeon General Illxey a Visitor af
Oyster Hay.
Oyster Bay, N. Y„ Aug. 17.—Presi
dent Roosevelt and family attended
Christ Episcopal Church to-day. Dr.
P. M. Rixey. surgeon general of the
United States Navy, and Mrs. Rixey
spent the day at Sagamore Hill. They
will return to Washington to-morrow.
Dr. Rixey to-dav stated that he had
heard from Mrs. McKinley within the
last few days and that her health was
very satisfactory.
ADU TO AIIA P \ HOE’S LENGTH.
Steamer Will Re Cut in Two and
Section Inserted.
New York, Aug. 17.—The steamer
Arapahoe, the newest vessel of the
Clyde Line fleet, sailed from this port
to-day for Philadelphia, where, at the
yards of her builders, which she left
a year ago, she will be cut in two and
a section of sixty feet added, making
her length over 366 feet. Her sister
shlp, the Apache, is now at Philadel
phia undergoing liktj alterations.
IN STRONG HEALTH
rOPE CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY
OF IIIS NAME DAY.
POTENTATES AND GRANDEES.
FLOCIv TO VATICAN TO CONGRATU
LATE REVEREND PONTIFF.
Ulmliop Kelley of Savannah Only
American Preient In Dint lik lull
ed Tlironff —To Him the Pope Show*
Special Courtesy anil ExprcroeM
Plenmire at Seeing. Him Again.
Let tern anil Telegram* of Felicita
tion From Agel Emperor of Aan
trta ami Hoy King of Spain—“l Feel
Better After Eaeli Occasion of
Tilt* Kind,” Sh?i the Pope.
Rome, Aug. 17.—The name-day of the
sovereign pontiff, Leo XIII, was cele
brated at the Vatican to-day, by a re
ception attended by many of the most
distinguished civil and ecclesiastical
functionaries now in the Eternal City.
The only American present was Rt.
Rev. Benjamin J. Keiley. bishop of Sa
vannah, to whom the Pope showed a
special courtesy.
The Pope is in such good health that
it had not been thought necessary to
suspend the Saturday audiences, as
hitherto has been the custom, in older
to give the Pontiff strength for the fa
tiguing ceremony. Dr. Lapponi, the
Pope’s physiian, insisted, however, on
limiting the number of guests to 200
instead of the usual 500.
The efforts to obtain invitations to
the name day reception were so per
sistent and came from such high quar
ters that the Pontiff, hearing of them,
overruled his physician's advice and
had an additional hundred guests in
cluded.
The Innumerable letters and tele
grams of felicitation received by the
Pontiff Included communications from
Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria,
and King Alfonso of Spain. The com
munication from the King of Spain
was the first missive sent to his god
father by King Alfonso since his coro
nation.
Greeting In lll*hop Keller.
The Pope held the reception in his
private library. H - showed no signs
of fatigue and spoke with almost
everyone present. He appeared to be
unusually animated, and recognized
Bishop Keiley immediately he perceiv
ed him. The Pope said to Bishop Kel
ley:
“I am glad to see you again before
you leave."
Bishop Keiley told a representative
of the Associated Press that he was
astonished at the Pontiff's vitality and
brightness of mind.
Upon re-entering his private apart
ments the Pope said:
“It does not matter what Dr. Lap
poni says; I feel better after each oc
casion of this kind.”
The reception lasted for one hour.
His Holiness talked about the collapse
of the Campanile of St. Mark’s at Ve
nice, and expressed a wish to see the
restoration of the roof of the Lateran
Palace before he died.
Among the telegrams of congratula
tion received by the Pontiff was one
of 20,000 words from the Catholics of
Catania, Sicily. The receipt of this
long message caused amusement, as
under the settlement with the Italian
government all telegrams for the Vat
ican are accepted and delivered free.
In the course of a conversation the
Pope urged the building of a chapel to
be dedicated to the Sacred Heart.
MURDERED, BURNED.
Terrible Fate of Young Tennessee
Farmer.
Knoxville, Tenn., Aug. 17.—-Watkln
Newman, aged 24, was murdered,
robbed and nearly cremated in his
home six miles from Jefferson City,
Tenn.
Watkin Newman and a brother,
Isham, lived together and were well
to-do farmers. Saturday night Isham
went to Talbott's Station, arriving
home at 11:30 o’clock. He found the
house in flames and his brother, Wat
kin, lying on a bed, dead. He could
not rescue the body on account of the
fierce fire, and the suspicions of mur
der were not confirmed until this
morning. ,
Examination made after the fire
had been extinguished disclosed a ter
rible gash in the young man’s head,
Inflicted by some blunt instrument. The
body was terribly burned, both arms
and legs having been burned off.
Money tfchich had been in the house
was missing. There is a clue to the
guilty parties, and It will be closely
followed by the authorities.
POLICEMAN SHOT BURGLAR.
' Wounded Man Die* In the Emergen.
c> Hospital.
Detroit, Mich., Aug. 17.—Edward
Lenehan died at the Emergency Hos
pital to-day from hemorrhage caused
by a bullet from Officer F. J. Lemond's
revolver.
Patrolman Lemond discovered four
burglars entering a grocery on Brook- |
lyn avenue yesterday morning. He en- j
deavored to arrest them and they
opened fire on him.
The policeman fired but one shot in
return, and it struck lenehan In the
hip, penetrating Into his abdomen. A
second of the burglars is under arrest.
MUTINY ON MIS HERMANOS.
Native Crew Murdered Engineer nd
Won aili*d Other Oflteer*.
Manila, Aug. 17.—The native crew' of
the inter-insular steamer Mis Her
ntunos mutinied at Port Virac, Island
of Catanduanes, last Thursday. They
murdered the chief engineer of the
vessel and wounded the captain, the
mate, the second engineer and one of
the passengers, all of whom are Span
iards.
Numbers of the native constabulary
went, to the rescue of the ship's offi
cers. They fired into the crew and
killed three of them. Twenty-five of
the crew surrendered and five jumped
overboard and are believed to have
drowned. During the fighting-on the
Mis Hermanns, the steamer ran
aground, but was subsequently floated.
TO GREET GOVERNOR TAFT.
Elaborate Preparation*! Now Being
Made at Manila.
Manila, Aug. 17.—Gov. William H.
Taft is expected to reach here next
Thursday. He left Sanigapore, Straits
Settlements, last Friday on board the
United States gunboat General Alava.
The plans for the reception to be
given Gov. Taft are most elaborate.
The shipping In the harbor will be
decorated when he arrives and a pro
cession of small craft is to accompany
the General Alava up the bay.
A series of arches are to be erected
along the line of Gov. Taft's march
from the office of the captain of the
port, where he will disembark from a
launch, to Malacanan Palace, where a
reception will be given him. There will
be a banquet on the evening of the
Governor’s arrival.
TO MOVE AGAINST MOIIOS.
Reduction of Their Fort nt IIhkoIo:!
Strongly Urged.
Manila, Aug. 17.—The Moro situation
in Mindanao is considered critical. It
iB believed that American troops will
soon move against Bacolo’d, where the
recent murder of two men of the.
Twenty-seventh Infantry was plotted.
A small party of Moros surprised an
outpost of the Twenty-seventh at
Camp Vivkars, Mindanao, Aug. 12, and
succeeded in killing two unjl wounding
one American before the escape.
They were from Bacolod, which has
a strong fort and other defenses. Bit
ter opposition to the Americans exists
at Bacolod and Oapt. John J. Pershing
of.the Fifteenth Cavalry, commanding
the American forces at Lake Lanao,
has recommended the reduction of the
Bacolod fort.
Gen. Chaffee, who left Manila Aug.
12 on a final tour of the islands of the
southern provinces, reached Zambean
ga, Island of Mindanao, last Friday.
In a conference the local commander
in-chief argued that unless the forces
moved decisively against the hostlles
they would lose the support of the
friendly Moros.
BRING NATIVE PRIESTS HERE.
Father McKinnon'* Idea I* to Train
Them in Semlnurlea.
Manila, Aug. 17. —Father McKinnon,
who first came to the Philippines as
chaplain of the First California Regi
ment, und who Is now pastor of the
Catholic Church in Ermlta, Manila,
suggests when the Philippine hierar
chy is reorganized that four hundred
of the younger native priests be sent
to the United States for a year’s train
ing in Catholic seminaries.
Father McKinnon believes such a
training would impart to them the
spirit of American priesthood and a
beneficial knowledge of Americans and
their language. He proposes to ask
American bishops to assist this project
financially.
CHOLERA’S FEARFUL WORK.
Dea tli* in (lie Philippine* Have
Readied :to,non.
Manila. Aug. 17.—Cholera reports
tthow few cases of the disease here,
but a large number in some provinces.
The total number of cases reported to
date is 23,636, with 17,596 deaths. Esti
mating the cases vhidj have not been
reported to the authorities, the total
number is believed to have reached
30,000.
LIBEL TRIAL CONCLUDED.
Proprietor and Editor of Manila
Freedom to Know Fate To-day.
Manila, Aug. 17.—The trial of Fred
erick Korr, proprietor, and Edward
O’Brien, editor of Freedom, who are
charged with libelling Benito Legarda,
a Filipino member of the Civil Com
irdspion, was concluded yesterday.
Judge Ambler will announce his deci
sion in the case to-morrow.
COUNSELMAN*IS OBDURATE.
Suspect Refuse* to Tell Where Bar
tholin t*.
Chicago, Aug. 17.—Edward Counsel
man, who was arrested yesterday In
connection with the Bartholin-Mitch
ell murder mystery, was subjected to
a rigid examination to-day by Inspec
tor Hunt, but told nothing that would
throw any light on the case. Counsel
man contradicted himself several
times, but he made no incriminating
admissions. After an hour’s question
ing Counselman finally blurted out:
“If I knew where William Bartholin
was I would not tell you.”
Counselman evaded an explanation
of why he abused his wife when she
refused to return to him the letter that
he had received from Bartholin on
July 12, summoning him to Bartholin’s
home, five days after the murder of
Mrs. Bartholin.
OFFICIALS IN\ ESTIGATING.
Trying to Solve Mystery of ftt.S.OOO
Robbery,
Ownesboro, Ky., Aug. 17.—Several
officials of the Adams Express Com
pany have gone to Fordsville to Inves
tigate the robbery reported from there
yesterday. Nothing has developed to
indicate the whereabouts of the $23,-
000 which Mr. Boatner claims to have
shipped from Deanefleld, und which. It
is alleged, was taken from the agent
at Fordsville after Its arrival there.
A lineman of the Postal Telegraph
Company, aent out to locate an inter
ruption on the circuit, reports that he
found the wires cut under the table In
the office at Deanelieid.
D JS A YKATL
5 CENTB A COPT.
WEEKLY 2-TIMB3-A-WKEK.iI A YEAR
HEMPHILL IS DEAD
FOUNDER OF ATLANTA CONSTITU
TION AND PROMINENT MAN.
THE END CAME SUDDENLY.
APOPLEXY CARRIED AWAY A
LEADING EXPONENT OF THE
NEW SOUTH.
Tliongli In Fertile Health for Some
Mou Hi* Hi* Condition Hud Not
liren Regarded it* Serlou*. and Hl*
Death a* a Great Shoek and
Grief—Graduate of the State Uni
versity anti a Gallant Soldier ot
the Confederacy—A Financier of
Ability and Head of Many Moneyed
liiMtltutloiiM—A ChrUtian. Active in
Good Work*—A Citizen Who Had
Done Much for the Upbuilding of
Atlanta.
Atlanta, Aug. 17.—C01. William Ar
nold Hemphill, founder and for many
years business manager of the Atlanta
Constitution, died to-night at his res
idence on Peachtree street. Col.
Hamphill had been in somewhat fee
ble health for a number of months,
but his condition was not regarded as
serious, and his death was a great
shock to the entire city.
. The cause of death was apoplexy. He
was down town Saturday afternoon at
tending to some matters of business,
and even drove to church this morn
ing. but becoming suddenly ill, decide!
to return home without entering.
Col. Hemphill was 60 years of age,'
having been born in Athens, Ga„ May
15, 1842. He was graduated from the
State University of Georgia in 1861,
and in the same year enlisted in the
Confederate army, fighting with con
spicuous gallantry to the end of the
war and being severely wounded in
the battle of Gettysburg.
Founded the Constitution.
He removed to Atlanta in 1867, and
soon after founded the Constitution,
of which he was one of the principal
owners until January, 1902, when he
disposed of his interest in the paper.
He served as alderman and Mayor of
Atlanta, and as president of the Capi
tal City Bank, the Atlanta Trust and
Banking Company and the Atlanta
Street Car Company.
He has several times been promi
nently mentioned as the Democratic
candidate for Governor of Georgia.
Col. Hemphill was twice mar
ried, his second marriage tak
ing place within the past year.
He is survived by a widow,
two sons and three daughters.
He was u communicant of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, and for a long
time was at the head of the Trinity
Methodist Sunday-school.
He will be long remembered in At
lanta as one who did much for the
advancement of the city and a Chris
tian and temperance leader. In fact
he was a champion of every good
cause.
Col. Hemphill possessed exceptional
ability as a financier and his ventures
were very successful. His home was
one of the most elegant residences in
the city to whose prosperity he con
tributed so much,
MAN AND WIFeTmURDERED.
Slain inr Their Money—Murderer
Ha* Escaped.
Muscantlne, lowa, Aug. 17.—The de
composed body of Mrs. Jessie Tunvm
was found to-night a hundred yards
from her home near here, and her hus
band, unconscious and with mortal
wounds, was found on the floor in the
house, which showed signs of a desper
ate struggle. The couple are
known to have had considerable mon
ey, which cannot be found.
Dan Williams, who for two weeks
made his home with the Tumans, has
also disappeared. Williams is said to
have come from Texas. The murderer
of Mrs. Tuman had evidently followed
her when she had made an effort to
escape, and brained her with an ax,
which was found close to her body.
EFFORT TO PREVENT STRIKE.
I'eilrraliun of Labor unit Street
Hallways to fonfer.
Chicago, Aug. 17. —Another effort will
be made to-morrow to reach an ami
cable adjustment of the differences ex
isting between the street car employes
and the various street railway lines of
the city. The Executive Committee of
the Chicago Federation of Labor will
undertake the task of bringing about
a settlement of the trouble.
A meeting has been arranged for to
morrow between the committee and
the officials of the street car lines, and
it is believed that an agreement fa
vorable to both parties will be reached.
The Federation, at a meeting to-day,
adopted resolutions declaring that in
case the trouble cannot be settled by
arbitration and it shall be necessary
to call a strike, the Federation will
give the strikers the moral support of
the central body.
FIHL AHOAHD A SHIP.
Flame* Found In Coni Bonkers of
the Electrlciun.
Galveston, Tex., Aug. 17.—Early to
day lire was discovered in the coal
bunkers of the British steamer Elec
trician. Prompt measures were im
mediately taken by the crew to extin
guish it, and this evening an officer of
the ship reported it under control. The
officer reported the Are originated as
a result of spontaneous combustion.
A THOIKANU ItUHHLM KILLED.
Imperial Troops Attacked Head
■inarters at Indianan.
Pekin, Aug. 17.— <The viceroy of B*e
Chuan reports that imperial troop* at
tacked the rebel headquarter* at In
tha wan, Aug. 12. One thousand rebels
were killed and their leader. Ton Vu
Hung, watt captured and executed-