Indianapolis Journal, Volume 49, Number 324, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 November 1899 — Page 1

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ivxxst6ji churchill wounded and captured at chievely. No v a Prisoner of the Boers nt Pretoria Alonff vrith Other Scions of the English Nobility. MOVEMENTS OF COMBATANTS BOERS AND FREE STATERS ANNEXIN G CAPE COLO.W TOWNS, And GoTeroor Mllner Issuing? Counter Proclamations Warning the People to Support the Queen. SITUATION NEAR ESTCOURT 10.0OO BOERS REPORTED TO BE MARCHING SOLTHWARD. May Attempt to Annihilate the British Force That Is Preparing? to RelleTe Ladysmlth. GENERAL BULLER'S REPORTS OFFICIAL 5TATIHI EXT CONCERNING THE ESTCOURT ENGAGEMENT. Elffht Hundred Doers Alleged to Hare Been Killed and Wounded by Gen. White's Army. PRETORIA. Nov. IS. by way cf Lourenzo Marques, Nov. 1?. At noon to-day flfty-slx British prisoners, including men of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, and several blueJackets, arrived here. There were large crowds at the railway station, but no demonstration was made. Winston Churchill, who Is wounded in the hand, was taken to the Model School, while the rank and file are being: sent to the race course. One spy was lodged In all. The wounded had been treated at Colenso. The Boer version of the conflict In which these prisoners were taken says that two British were killed and ten wounded. . The Mining Department has discovered beneath the manager's house at the Ferreire mine, a passago leading to a suite of apartments forty feet below ground, -with gas and water laid on. This is supposed to have been Intended to servo as a rendezvous for the employes of the Ferreire mine In the event of a bombardment of Johannesburg. LONDON, Nov. 19. The first definite news regarding the fate of Winston ChurchIll was conveyed to his mother this evening by a representative of the Associated Press. Lady Randolph had Just returned home from a quiet dinner with a few friends when the gratifying intelligence that her eon Is living was conveyed to her. The fact that his wound is not necessarily dangerous and thai he Is alive in Pretoria caused her the greatest gratification, as she has been hitherto without the least intimation of his whereabouts. - - ' REVIEW OF THE SITUATION. . Movement of the Boers In Xatal Gen. Sletbuen's Preparation. LONDON, Nov. 20, 5 a. m. This morning's news gives little that alters the complexion of the situation. Since the fight of Nov. 9 matters, so far as is known, have been fairly quiet at Ladysmlth. It Is not unlikely that the Boers, badly informed as to the nature and extent of British preparations to advance to the relief of the town, may hesitate regarding the next movement. The situation in Natal is very complicated, more especially If the reports be true that the great Tugela bridge has been destroyed. The success of the next move on cither side will depend more on strategy than on superior numbers. The Boers have three lines of action open. They can hold tho railway with the force they have at Ennersdale, falling slightly back before tho British advance and threatening it from Weenen, or, in the second place, they can advance from Weenen and try to earn Estcourt; or. In 'the third place they can advance due south from Weenen to Weston, cut the railway and blow up the bridge over Mool river. If It be true that there are 10,000 Boers under General Joubert and General Bothas marching south to meet the British relief force heavy fighting is in store. Nothing is known with certainty regarding the rrogress of the relief column from Durban and the immediate interest centers In the relief of Klmterley. Gen. Methuen has a splendid knowledge of the country where he will operate and s laying his plans with the utmost, care. An indefatigable worker, he fi busy night and day cutting down the baggage to a minimum and Issuing orders with a- view of insuring that tho officers ehall be indistinguishable from the men to the eyes of the Boers. A naval brigade, with searchlights, from the cruiser Doris, under Major Ernest Rhodes, will accompany the column and Major Rhodes Is confident that ho will see his brother Cecil In Klmterley. The column will taks all the materials for repairing the railway, which, it is believed, there will be no difficulty in doing. The advance will be made by forced marches, the column reaching Modder river in four days. An Orange River dispatch dated Thursday, Nov. 1?. says that the Beers were then concentrating their forces outside of Kimberley. According to the latest advices .from Jamestown, there had been no signs of a

Basuto rising up to Saturday last. The Boers have renamed Allwal North, Olievcrafonteln. In honor of their commander. From Lourenzo Marques comes a report that three German officers. Colonel Von Braun, Lieutenant Brutewltz and Lieutenant Vcn Kunze, have arrived at Pretoria with the Intention of Joining General Joubert's staff. A disp.iteh from Pretoria, dated Nov. 1. by way of Lourenzo Marques, Nov. ID, says: "Three female prisoners, captured near Mafeklng, were brought this evening to Pretoria. The male prisoners will follow. Rev. Adrian Hofmeyer, brother of J. P. Hofmeyer, the Afrikander leader, and who was captured at LobatsI, but subsequently released, will come to Pretoria as soon as he is in better health.

BOERS TUXISHED SEVERELY. Eight Hundred Killed and Wounded by Defenders of Ladysmlth. DURAN, Natal, Nov. IS. The Times, of Natal, publishes the following, dated Wednesday, Nov. 15. from its special correspondent at Ladysmlth: "The enemy made a determined attack on Thursday, Nov. 9. Apparently all the Boer forces participated. Their artillery opened at 4 a. m., pouring in shells thick and fast on the British positions, although with no great effect. They adopted the unusual tactics of advancing under cover of their guns to positions on the ridges and kopjes adjacent to those occupied by the British troops, on the left of our camp. Continuing their advance the Boers crept up, using every available bit of cover. Our infantry opened with a steady, warm and accurate fire, which beat back the enemy, notwithstanding a display of tenacity of purpose equal to their desperate stands on previous occasions. The Boer attack was most elaborate on all sides of the town. "The main attack, however, was made between the Free State and Newcastle railway lines by a column composed chiefly of Johannesburg volunteers. A brigade of the King's Royal Rifles, Corps made a splendid defense. The Boers were repulsed, but soon rallied and returned to the attack. Again the British fire, which was very hot, forced them to retire. They had made a deep trench in front of the British lines, and while withdrawing for their horses, they left this unguarded, whereupon the King's Rifles, advancing at double quick, occupied tho trench. "This smart movement was not seen by the enemy, who soon returned with their horses. Carefully reserving their fire the King's Rifles allowed the Boers to advance almost to the edge of the trench, and then poured volley after volley Into the astounded Boers, who turned and fled from an awful hail of bullets, bolting across tho open, where the artillery of the British poured in a terrible and effective shell fire. The enemy lost heavily. "Meanwhile another section of the Boers had brought a mortar into action, firing heavy shells. Our guns, ' concentrated upon It, soon silenced this weapon, the enemy's artillerymen fleeing headlong. The Boers then advanced in force, with a view of repairing the mortar, but our artillery shelled and scattered them right and left. The fighting was all over at 11 o'clock. "Promptly at noon General White ordered a salute of twenty-one guns In honor of the birthday of the Prince of Wales. As the cannon boomed cheer after cheer rang out from the troops and a scene of enthusiasm, probably without parallel in history, followed. "At Casares camp, which protects the town on the southwest, the Manchester regiment held the position. Descending under cover of the British guns for some distance on the further side of tho hill, they detected several hundred Boers hiding in tho ditch out of the way of the British shells. They poured volley after volley Into the enemy, scattering them and inflicting heavy loss. The Boers were driven back at every point, with a loss estimated at 800 men. "Nothing important occurred until Tuesday, Nov. 11, when a strong force, chiefly cavalry and artillery, reconnolterlng, came upon the enemy near tho Colenso road and drove them back to their main positions. Our shell fire was most effective and Is believed to have inflicted considerable damage. Our own loss was ono man. That same day a Boer shell killed a trooper of the Natal Mounted Rifles who was sleeping In his tent. "All our men are fit, well and in good spirits. "It is reported that the lyddito Is terrifying tho Boers, who have to be driven to their gun positions by revolvers pointed at their heads. "Ladysmlth Is able to hold out for months. On the other hand, it Is reported that dysentery is working havoc in tho enemy's camp." ROUT OF BOERS AT ESTCOURT. Report of the British Commander at Pietermnrltibnrg. LONDON, Nov. 13. The War Office posted the following telegram from General Redvers Duller to the Marquis of Lansdowne, dated Cape Town, Nov. 1 9:C5 p. m.: "The following is from the general commanding at Pieterraaritzburg: 'To-day, at 8 a. m., the officers commanding our northern outposts reported that the enemy's mounted ratrols were advancing across the whole country from Gourton road to Ulandl, moving on Estcourt. My force stood to arms. The outposts reported various bodies, from 500 to several hundred strong, advancing on Estcourt from a northwesterly direction. One party, 500 strong, moved towards the railway bridge, half a mile northwest from Estcourt. Our outposts fired on the enemy and one of the naval guns fired a shell at 5,000 yards range, the shell bursting close to the enemy, who then hurriedly retired. " 'At 12 o'clock reports were received from three pickets that a large number of Boers were in sight on a hill above Leslie's homeStead. The troops have returned to camp.' " The following additional dispatch, dated Cape Town, 3:30 p. m., to-day, was received from General Duller at 6 o'clock this evening: "In continuation of my telegram of Nov. IS, referring to the armored train at Estcourt, I have to report that threat more men of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers are missing, namely. Lance Corporal Brady, Private J. Fitzgerald and Private E. Magulre. "A telegram from the British consul at Lourenzo Marques, dated Nov. IS, reports that fifty-six prisoners, captured from Estcourt armored train, have reached Pretoria. I believe Winston Churchill Is missing, but ha yet have been unable to ascertain for certain." A special dispatch from Estcourt, dated Sunday, Nov. 19, says: "All 1 quiet here, the enemy Is believed to be encamped six miles away. Our position Is good and our forces are sufficiently strong to repulse attacks." BOER ANNEXATION ANNULLED. Counter Proclamation Issued ly the Governor of Cape Colony. CAPE TOWN. Nov. 17. Sir Alfred MI1ner. Governor of Cape Colony and British high commissioner, has Issued a proclamation declaring that tho Boer proclamations annexing territory, Impressing men or seizing goods are null and "void and should not be obeyed. He promises full recognition Of and fair compensation for actual injury retContlnued on SeconuTi'Mse

REBELS HIDING

TRVIXG TO ESCAPE THE SEE3IIXGLY UBIQUITOUS AMERICAN' TROOPS. Latter Now Overrunning the Northern Portion of Luzon, and the Filipinos Are Becoming? Bewildered. NO TRACE OF GEN. AGUINALD0 LAWTON'S MEN FAIL TO FIXD THE ARCH REBEL AT BAY03IBOXG. Gen. McArthur's Division Occupies Gerona, PanlquI fnd Moncado Without Meeting Resistance. NATIVES APPEAR FRIENDLY AXD WELC03IE THE A PP E A R A X CE OF A 51 ERIC AX SOLDIERS. Better Class of People than Those in the Southern Provinces, and Distrusted with Insurgents' Behavior. MANILA, Nov. 20, 10 a. m. The American occupation of the country between Manila and Dagupan is progressing with a rush. General Mac Arthur Is within five miles of Dagupan, which placo General Whcaton or General Lawton will probably occupy. The railroad is practically intact beyond Bam ban, except for a distance of five miles north, and the rails for that portion have been discovered. Large quantities of rolling stock have, however, been destroyed. General MacArthur is moving his troops by train, and the roads within General Lawton's territory are becoming passable. Captain Leonhaeuset accomplished one of the best coups of the war. Reaching O'Donnell by a night march from Capas on Nov. 18, he surprised the insurgent force, numbering 2C0, and captured all of them, with their arms, 10,000 rounds of ammunition and four tons of subsistence. One Filipino was killed, but there were no American casualties. THREE TOWXS OCCUPIED. Detail of the Movements of MacActthur and Lawton. MANILA. Nqv. 19, 1 a. m. The following dispatches have been received here from correspondents of the Associated Press accompanying the American advance northward: "Gerona, Nov. IS. General MacArthur entered Gerona, as already cabled, this afternoon. The Insurgents had fled last Monday after burning the depot. Nothing else was destroyed by them. Gerona is the first town along the Manila-Da gupan Railway line where the natives did not run at the approach of tho Americans. The padres offered quarters In the churches and convent. The town has one good house. Gerona is the seat of heavy English sugar Interests. The trip here was a hard one and occupied six hours in covering seven miles and a half, most of the time having been spent in fording a quarter of a mile flood running out of the Rio Tarlac. We have no wagons and pack mules and native bearers carry all our supplies. "The natives here say that Bayombong was occupied last Sunday by mounted troops, probably by General Young's brigade of General Lawton's division. "The people here are of a better class than we have usually found, and they welcomed the Americans, as they evidently realize that their agricultural Interests will revive. General MacArthur said this afternoon: 'We seem to be entering a different political atmospherel The people here seem to be less attached to Agulnaldo's cause than those In many towns we have entered on the railroad line. "The command will move northward at daybreak to-morrow towards Bayombong. Gerona will be garrisoned with two companies of the Thirty-sixth. "Immediately on entering Gerona Slaven's scouts moved up the track towards Panlqul. On the way they encountered an intrenched party of Insurgents, whom they drove back. They then entered the town and captured four locomotives and thirteen cars, as already cabled. They learned that 500 insurgents had left the town In the course of the afternoon." 'Panlqul. Nov. IS. General MacArthur's troops arrive! from Gerona In the course of the morning. The railroad beyond this point has not been destroyed. The captured railway stock is being repaired to handle supplies. The expedition will go. north towards Bayombong probably to-day. The signal corps Is constructing lines with great rapidity. A native courier from Bayombong reports that the American troops left the town soon after they entered, and that many natives remain, although no insurgents. ' General MacArthur here discovered MaJ. Johnson, formerly chief surgeon on the staff of the Filipino commander. General Mascardo. He resides at Bacolor, and la about to return there to resume his practice. Majcr Johnson says that all respectable Filipinos are disgusted with the behavior of the insurgents and arc very glad that the Americans have the upper hand. ' "A continuous procession of refugees is entering Panlqul from the north, Indicating tho proximity of other American troops, probably off the railroad line. These refugees say the Insurgents have not known which way to turn, with the Americans occupying so many places In the north. "Panlqul is a rich sugar town. Some of the wealthy Chinese and the poorer natives fled at the firt approach of our troops, but they are now confidently returning. Tho rain has ceased, the weather is fine and the country is drying rapidly. "Moncada, Nov. 13, 12:30 a. m. Advancing through the enemy's country by train from Panlqul, a distance of five miles, the Americans reached Moncada, where the natives have displayed a friendly disposition. The train is stalled here by the wreck of two locomotives and fifty-four cars, evidently Intentional, on the main track. The freighthouse and depot had been burned. No attempt will be made to rave the wrecked rolling stock, but the track will be cleared, and as soon as two small breaks have been xepalred the expedition will continue north

ward. Thus far the advance has been a complete success. Capialn Carr, of the signal corps, has laid a wire from Paniqul." Succor for Spanish Prisoners. MADRID, Nov. 20. An official dispatch from Manila says that two hundred Spanish prisoners have been sent to the province of Panay and that the Americans have consented that a vessel with food and clothing shall be cent to them.

ABOARD THE LOGAN. Forty-First Reciment Ready to Sail for Manila, Via Sues Canal. NEW YORK, Nov. 13. Wives, sweethearts and friends of the Forty-first United States Volunteers bade them good-bye this afternoon as the big transport Logan pulled out into the river from the government pier In Brooklyn. Although the transport will not begin her long voyage to Manila until' to-morrow afternoon, the officers In charge had the transport towed to an anchorage Just off Governor's Island to-day. The regiment was brought over from Jersey City this morning in two ferryboats. At noon they were all aboard. A hospital corps, consisting of about 100 men, arrived from the Washington barracks and went aboard Just before the gangplanks were sent ashore. In addition to 1,134 officers and men of the Forty-first Regiment there were several women on board the transport when she sailed. They are wives of officers and will accompany their husbands to the Philippines. The transport Buford will sail from the government pier to-morrow afternoon for Cuba. The Buford is loaded with supplies for the soldiers in Havana and will return with two battalions of cavalry, who will be sent to the Philippines on the next transport which sails. MMMMMHMMaHSMamMBBBSaSaMHMMaaSA REV. DR. ST0RRS RESIGNS. Han Been Pastor of the Church of the Pilgrims for Fifty-Three Years. NEW YORK. Nov. 13. Rev. Dr.- Richard S. Storrs, pastor of tho church of the Pilgrims, Brooklyn, has resigned because of falling health. He has been In poor health this fall anl has been unable to attend to the duties of the church for some time. Dr. Storrs has been sole pastor of the church since Its Incorporation fifty-three years ago. A meeting of the church has been called for Nov. 27, at which action will be taken. It Is probable that the congregation will ask Dr. Storrs to continue his connection with the church as pastor emeritus. COLOMBIA IN TURMOIL THE LITTLE REPUBLIC RACKED BY A GRAVE INSURRECTION. Government I Impressing: Soldiers and Levying: Forced Loans Heavy Fighting Last Wednesday. KINGSTON, Jamaica, Nov. 13. The British steamer Atrato, from Earranqullla on Tuesday and Colon on Friday, reports a widespread revolutionary .movement in Colombia and a grave outlook. Her cargo she landed with difficulty and she was unable to secure an outward cargo owing to the suspension of Inland transportation. The government is recruiting an army by impressment under martial law and Is levying forced loans In Colon, Barranqullla, Panama and Carthagena, where the Colombians have been taxed $25 each at 12 per cent. Interest, with tho alternative of $500 fine or enlistment. Foreigners are excluded, but commercial houses In Colon and Panama are subjected to a forced loan of $100,000, at 12 per cent., under a guarantee of railroad subvention. Business 19 practically suspended, famine prices prevail and foreign exchange is at 800. Foreigners are regarded with suspicion, the government claiming that the strength and popularity of the revolution are due to foreign support The passengers of Atrato complain that they experienced) difficulty and In. some Instances Indignity when securing passports to leave the country. There was heavy fighting last Wednesday on the Magadelena river. Tho government claims to have won a victory. The revolution Is retarded owing to want of arras, but according to advices brought by tho Atrato Is dally gaining strength. Disastrous Civil War. LONDON, Nov. 20. A dispatch to the Dally Mall from Sydney, N. S. W., says that a disastrous civil war has broken out In the British possession of New Guinea, eleven villages having been obliterated, with a heavy slaughter of the Inhabitants. PEACEMAKER KILLED. Struck on the Chin While Trying: to Separate Two Fighters. WASHINGTON, Nov. 13. During a fight last night between Charles F. Ormsby and George F. Barnes, Charles F. Golway, twenty-eight years of age, who attempted to act as peacemaker, was hit a severe blow on the chin, knocking him down. The fall caused a fracture of the skull, from which he died early this morning. The fatal blow. It is said, was struck by Ormsby, although he denies all knowledge of such act. He has been locked up and a charge of murder entered against him. Ormsby's home is in Norfolk, Va., but he also has spent some time In New York. His right arm was lost in a railroad accident several years, but notwithstanding this he was one of the best swimmers around Norfolk. . SECRET ORDER SPLIT. Secession of 2.30O Members of the Knights and Ladies of Honor. CHICAGO. Nov. 13. About 2.5CO Chicago members of the Knights, and Ladies of Honor have seceded from the organization because of dissatisfaction with the management of the affairs of the body by the Supreme Lodge. Fourteen lodges In Chicago have withdrawn and have set up a rival concerns which is styled the German-American Federation of Illinois. They have elected their grand officials and to-night forwarded to the state insurance department papers applying for a charter to conduct business. The members of the fourteen lodges say they seceded because they thought the afsewments which the Supreme Lodge levied each month upon the members vere toa high. MR. H0BART SITS UP. Spends Part of Sandny Rending Newspapers, Despite Ills Weakness. PATERS ON, N. J., Nov. 13. Vice President Hobart passed the greater part of the day sitting at the bedroom window, at times reading the newspapers, and having Mrs. Hobart read to him. He took less food than usual. This seems to indicate that his stomach trouble has returned. Mr. Hobart appeared to be as cheerful as ever and took a livelv interest in the topics of the day as presented by the newspapers. There is no Ferceptible change In his condition, but his rlends Are not as hopeful as they have been. They believe that the vice president la gradually growing weaker.'

CUBAN SCHEME

PLAN FOR INITIATION OF A HOMERULE GOVERN3IE NT. Congress May Be Asked to Permit an Election for President and Legislators' in February. AMERICANS TO CONTINUE IN OCCUPATION OF THE ISLAND WITH about o,ooo moors, And President Mclvlnley to Re Requested to Flace Either Gen. Wood or Gen. Lee in Command. GENERAL LUDLOW CRITICISED FOR ALLEGED BELITTLEMENT OF PRESENT GENERATION OF CUBANS. Italian Anarchist Suppressed by the Civil Governor of Havana Not Per xuitted to Slake a Speech. HAVANA Nov. 13. Since the Cuban League and National party Joined forces there has been little harmony at the meetings of the delegates. Matters have gone from bad to worse and the proceedings have become more and more disorderly. General Collazo is not alone in his refusal to cooperate further In the Joint deliberations. There is, however, a small section of men who earnestly desire to shape affairs so that the business of organization can be carried forward, and a resolution will be proposed that Congress be petitioned to allow an election to be held next February for a president, vice president and two members at large for each province, with one additional for each 25.CO0 of the population, no city to have more than two, who should form a cortes to act with an upper chamber consisting of one member representing each province, and six secretaries appointed by the president as a cabinet, the vice president to preside in the upper chamber and to have the casting vote in the event of a tie. Beyond this the resolution will ask Congress to turn over the administration of Cuban affairs to these duly elected representatives as soon as the election has been held, but to continue the military occupation to the extent Of 5,000 troops stationed at such points as may be deemed advisable and to leave one American general' in command. Furthermore, still following the terms of the resolution, President McKinley will be asked to appoint either General Wood or Gen. Fltihugh Lee to this command on the understanding that one of the palaces in Havana is to be placed at the officer's disposal and that his advice "will bo welcomed and accepted by the Cuban president and cabinet so far as it may be practicable." Under this scheme the Cuban flag would bo tho official flag of the country and bo hoisted over all public buildings and forts, except those occupied by the American troops. The veto of the Preeldrnt could only be overruled by a four-fifths vote in a Joint session of the Chambers. Cuban finances would "be conlucted In such a manner as to render scandal impossible." The salary of the President would bo $10,000, of the Vice President $5,000, of a member of the upper chamber $4,000, and of a member of the lower chamber $2,500. The term of office would be four years. The official residence of the President would bo the palace formerly occupied by the Spanish governor -generals, white a sum sufficient for his maintenance In Tlignity would be allowed the President in addition to his salary. Tho Patrla, quoting General Ludlow's assertion that the present gtneraition of Cubans must pass before the Cubans will be able to institute their own government, and that the Island, if tho Americans wtre to leave It now, w ould become a second Haiti, says: "The opinion of General Ludlow Phas no effect on tho Cubans, who had been' told the same thing by the Spaniards for half a century. The present generation has not fought two years in order to become a second Haiti, nor will it wait such a long time for a Cuban government as General Ludlow names. Cubans know that the Island cannot become another Haiti, and they answer all such prophesies with the word3 'Independence or Death.' " The Nuevo Pals, commenting on General Ludldw's declaration, says: "The high opinion which the government of the United States has of General Ludlow renders it probable that a long time will elapse before a free and independent government is established in Cuba." The Discussion says: "We do not believe that General Ludlow has said that It will be necessary for a generation to pass before the Cubans will become fit for selfgovernment. He would, by making such an Indiscreet assertion, alienate the sympathies of a people over whom he desires to be civil governor." NOT PERMITTED TO SPEAK. Anarchist Orator Suppressed by the Police of Havana. HAVANA, Nov. 13. The interment of the remains of Creel, of the revolutionary army, who is described as the "initiator of socialism in Cuba," took place to-day. The body had been lying in state at the headquarters of the Havana trades union. When the coffin was taken Into the street a brief speech was made Introducing Falco, the Italian Socialist, the speaker saying that Falco was the most fitting man to make the address on such an occasion because he was a lover of liberty and had followed Garibaldi. Falco was about to deliver an oration when an inspector of police Intervened and said he could not allow him to speak, as he had received Instructions from the authorities to prevent any address by Falco. The crowd cheered the Italian and told him to go on, but the police charged and knocked down several persons and the crowd rapidly dispersed. Several prominent Cubans made loud protests. A procession was then formed and the remains were taken quietly to the cemetery, a large body of police accompanying the demonstrators. The authorities had received an intimation that Anarchist speeches would be made to incite the crowd. Falco was expected to bo the chief offender. Civil Governor Nunez, having In view the spiead of Anarchist doctrines among the Havana la

borers, is resolved not to allow public meetings where it Is known, that demagogues will make appeals to popular passion. "FIERY MESSENGERS."

Alleged Comet-Like Meteors Terrifying Alabama Negroes. BIRMINGHAM. Ala.. Nov. 13. A stranga phenomenon, supposed to be a part of the trl-century meteoric disturbance scheduled by the astronomers, was observed here tonight betewen 9 o'clock and midnight. The fiery messengers made their appearance dltectly overhead and attracted much attention and no little fear among the negroes. As many as ten meteors were seen, all of which were in the nebulae form, resembling comets. They first appeared as patches of light and at times would glow a fiery red and then fade away, repeating the operation a number of times before they finally disappeared. During the lurid period the central body could be easily seen, the light radiating throughout the entire mass, which appeared to be about three feet long and six Inchea wide. It was also observed while the glow was on that these bodies appeared to be moving, the agitation being easily distinguishable with the naked eye. The entire zenith was overcast, although outside mot the area the sky was clear. Great crowds gathered at the street corners and many were appalled at the strange sight. A number of negroes resorted to prayer as a means of protection from the fiery eyes of the threatening stars, which they feared would reach the earth. WILL BOYCOTT THE FAIR. Theodore Thomas Will Not Take His Orchestra to Purls Next Year. CHICAGO. Nov. 19. The Chicago Orchestra, under the leadership of Theodore Thomas, has decided to decline the invitation of the directors of the Paris exposition to attend that show in 1S00. In a letter addressed to Edourade Colenne, chairman cf the beard of directors, Theodore Thomas declares that as an American citizen he is a lover of Justice and liberty and cannot consistently visit the French capital. Mr. Thomas freely admits that the verdict in the Dreyfus case was responsible for his determination to remain away from the exposition. TO DEFY EARTHQUAKES CROWN PRINCE OF JAPAN TO HAVE A STEEL PALACE. Chicago Engineers Will Furnish the Plans and the Carucgle Company Will Supply the Material. CHICAGO, Nov. 19. Chicago engineers are designing the earthquake steel palace for the crown prince of Japan, -which is to mark the advent of American steel construction In the Mikado's land, and the Imperial government has appropriated $3,000,000 for Its erection. Foundations are being laid with a view to rearing the framework in February. Around the skeleton of beams and bars will be built a house of granite and marble, expected o eclipse in beauty of design anything the Orient has ever known. The palace will adjoin the royal home of the Mikado In Tokio, and It will spread to extreme dimensions of 270 by 4C0 feet, rising to a height of sixty feet. The architectural plans partake of the French renaissance. Dr. T. Kayhama, chief architect of the Imperial household department of Japan, who came to America to let the contract for the new palace, has commissioned E. C. and R. M. Shankland, of Chicago, who designed the construction of the manufacturers' building at the world's fair, to prepare framework plans. Still another Chicago engineer, Charles M. Wilkes, was called upon to map out an elaborate heating and ventilating plant. In addition to these, American brains will also contribute an ice manufacturing and electric light system. Steel construction, with Its rigid elasticity, Is expected to revolutionize the buildng Industry in tho Mikado's land, where earthquakes have on several occasions played havoc with structures supposediy solid. The new palace will rest on 400 deeply anchored steel columns, imbedded In concrete piers, and the constructing engineers say the magnificent pi'e will resist all shocks. Part of the palace will be devoted to government offices. The steel will be supplied by the Carnegie Company, of Pittsburg. OPPOSES PROHIBITION. Bishop C. K. Nelson Says It Interferes vrith Personal Liberty. ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 19. A measure known as the Wlllingham bill, having for Its purpose the establishment of prohibition In the State of Georgia; has been made a special order for the lower house of the Legislature on Tuesday next. To-day Bishop C. K. Nelson, of the Episcopal diocese of Georgia, delivered a sermon at the cathedral, in which he declared himself opposed to prohibition. He said to-night that the sermon had no reference to tho Wlllingham bill and that the reason he spoke on the subject was because tho church authorities had set apart to-day as a time for universal discussion of thlj topic. Bishop Nelson in his sermon said he was opposed to prohibition because it interefered with the god-given right of personal liberty. He declared that from his observation he had come to the conclusion that prohibition laws were ineffective wherever they had been tried. He epoke of the State of Maine, whose citizens, he said, had found that there was more Intemperance under rigid prohibition laws than under a local option, system. He asserted that there Is more intemperance in eating in Georgia than there is In whisky drinking. The bishop explained that he did not approve of intemperance, but declared that prohibition did little, If any thing, to remove the vice. WORK OF WHITECAPS. An Ohlonn's Livery Barn Torn Down and Horses Let Loose. BELLEFONTAINE, O., Nov. 13.-There was a sequel to the West Liberty whitecapping case early this morning, when a mob of that place tore down the large livery barn of Edward Jackson and turned the horses loose. Jackson was one of the trio, consisting of two colored men and a white woman, Jackson'3 daughter-in-law, taken from the Jail at West Liberty early Saturday morning by a mob and tarred and feathered and run out of town. The trio came to this city, where Nell Jackson, who. was severely beaten, lies critically 111, the result of Internal Injuries. Jackson is nearly blind from vitriol thrown In his eyes. Neve Physician for Woodmen. SPRINGFIELD. 111.. Nov. 19. The executive council of the Modern Woodmen of America have elected Dr. B. E. Jones, of Buffalo, Kan., as head physician, vlco Dr. J. B. Hibbcu, deceased.

BANKING LAWS

ADEQUATE FOR PROVIDING RELIEF FROM A STRINGENCY OF MONEY. Bankers, However, Cannot Be Expect ed to PMlnnthroplcnlly Issue Na tloual Notes at a Loss. WHAT THE TREASURER SAYS HE HAS NO POWER TO PUT DEMAND NOTES IN CIRCULATION, And the Best Financiers Condemn Et ery SuKestion to Increase the Obligations of the Government. HE -SUGGESTS NO REMEDY BUT REFERS TO WHAT THE NATION AL BANKS MIGHT DO. Congress Likely to Be Urged to Enact JIoic Favorable Legislation Mr. Crunipucker's Proposed Bill. Special to th I&dl&nar-olli Journal. WASHINGTON, Nov. IS. What the national tanks might have done to relieve the currency pressure this autumn If the system of basis of bank notes on United States bonds at high prices had not taken the profit out of the note-issuing business la eet forth in a somewhat striking manner In the aunral report of Treasurer Roberts, Just out In its completed form. An abstract of the report has been made public, but not this discussion, which is likely to open the eyes of Congress and the country to the need of some Important changes In the tanking laws, if the banks are to fee put in a position to come to the aid of the mar ket in periods of, stringency. - What the 'treasurer cays under the head of "Call for More Money" is as following: The wise Judgment of the best financiers condemns every suggestion to add to tht demand obligations of the government, except in the case of gold certificates Issued dollar for dollar against coin actually In the treasury. . Yet urgent appeals for notes and Bilver certificates have been frequently addressed to the treasury regardless of the legal Inhibition of additional issue. Not as a matter of disposition or convenience, but of statutory obligation, the treasury could give no favorable answer. It constantly went to the limit of its powers. There was then, however, and Is now, a source from which $3 and $10 notes could be provided in abundance, if thops to whom the law do so. Tho existing national banks of the United States have the right under their charters to add $345,023,413 to their circulation. They are deterred by the high price of United States bonds taken at only 20 per cent, of their face, the tax on circulation, and the consequently Email profits or absolute loss cconsequent to the Issue of notes. Thus the need for small currency la not met riLti'a wuueiiauu ituui i wanes iuinlshed by the controller of the currency) for June 9), 1&9, make plain the capacity under the law to add to the volume of circulating notes of banks. If a tevr States and two great cities are taken for illustration, the national banks wero entitled to add to their outstanding notes tlrcse vast sums: New York State, Ill.TCC,2j; Illinois, $.132,653; Ohio, $22,CM,020; Pennsylvania, $37.12,1); New York city. $23,lil,K, and Chicago, $1S,925.:00. The aggregate capital stock of these banks v.as $208,557,413, and their circulation was $$L1&4.J3. In Chicago, as a great center of trade and finance, the requirement for currency Is on the broadest scale; yet the national banks of that city have a right under their charters to put out $15,35,700 additional circulation. For itself and correspondents New York has very often sought for more paper, while Its national barAs have the legal power to add $,1S1,6S0 to their circulation at once. "The assertion Is loud and persistent that the Western States are suffering by reason of the lack of currency. At the same time In these States, including the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, . Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and the Territories of New Mexico and Oklahoma, and the Indian Territory the national banks could, under the law, issue additional notes to the amount of $18,rS5,245. "No criticisms of these institutions Is intended, but It Is vital to tho cause of sound money that clamor for more government paper should find no excuse In existing conditions. The friction has been due to casting a burden on the treasury whlih does not belong there. The natural avenue of relief Is through the national banks. In the absence of Individual motive or the coercion of law, it may be well doubttd whether they can be expected to furnish, such relief. But it Is fair to point out that the treasury In this, as in previous seasons, has striven to the utmost to meet the demand for currency for moving the crops and for general business. It has exhausted all its resources and there ought not to to Increased by more government Issue. The vast Inflow of gold Into circulation has been an unmixed blessing and helped every Industrial and financial Interest. This Is a legitimate and permanent contribution to our money. It is likely to continue and to grow. Beyond such Increase In gold coio the national banks must solve the problem of adding to the volume of currency. "Thus far the concentration of oplnloa In favor of any radical changs in our banking system has not been of such force at to compel legislation. The question presses with a growing force and lnvlus to serious consideration. A discussion of & change in the provisions of law for bank notes dos not belong here and may confidently be left to tho charged with it. As public op!n!on shall become crystallized and financiers reach an agreement, the fUtutt will express the decision of the people." , SMALLEST IN Olll HISTORY. Only 1 Per Cent, of Our Import nnd Exports Carried In American Ships. WASHINGTON, Nov. 13. The annual report of Mr. Chamberlain, the commissioner of navigation, shows that American shipring industries shared In the general prosperity of the country during the past fiscal jear. The returns disclose more satisfactory conditions that those of any former year In the bureau's history. The total documented tonnage on June 30. 1FS?, comprised Z2.72S vessels of 4,SJ,S gross tons, whici Is our