Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 December 1901 — GO TO RESCUE MISS STORE [ARTICLE]

GO TO RESCUE MISS STORE

American Warships Leave the Port of Viliefranehe in a Hurry, ARE UNDER SECRET ORDERS. ■w CniUar Chicago and the Gnnhoat Naahvllle Ball, rreanmahly for Bulgaria, to Help In Freeing the American Missionary Matter Approaching a Crista. Chicago, Dec. 17.—The American prints the following special dispatch: Paris, Dec. 17.—Two American ships the cruiser Chicago and the gunboat Nashville—have sailed suddenly under secret orders from the port of Viliefranehe. It is believed they sailed toward Turkey to aid in a move to force the surrender of Miss Stone, the American missionary held captive by Bulgarian bandits. Viliefranehe is on the Mediterranean two miles east of Nice. It is the headquarters of the American Mediterranean fleet. The Chicago is the flagship of the fleet, under the command of Admiral Cromwell. The unexpected manner in which orders came to sail, the secrecy maintained as to the fleet’s destination, the conveniance of the station for a sudden dash on Turkey and the improbability of the United States having trouble with any other Mediterranean power all have combined to make diplomats here confident that the sud-r del move means determined action in the effort to rescue Miss Stone. Admiral Cromwell recently received leave of absence to return •to the United States to attend his daughter's wedding. But with the new activity it is believed this leave has now been canceled.

Washington, Dec. 17.—A dispatch has been received at the state department regarding Miss Stone. Its text is not made public, but it is understood that its general tenor Is to the effect that the brigands have become convinced that no more than $50,000 is to be obtained from the Americans as a ransom. They therefore evince a. disposition to accept this sum und it is probable that the department will soon receive news of a favorable nature. SCHLEY TO FILE OBJECTIONS. Ha. Asked Secretary Lang Not to Approve Finding, of the Court. Washington, D. C., Dec. 17.—At the conference between Admiral Schley and his counsel was decided to ask Secretary Long to withhold his approval of the finding of the court of inquiry until such a time as the admisal, through his counsel, can file'an ob-, Jectlon thereto. The request was delivered to Secretary Long and, although he has not yet. answered, the communication, it Is understood the request will be granted. Since the court of inquiry rendered Its verdict Rear Admiral Schley has received a large number of letters and telegrams, all containing expressions of confidence and esteem, and offers of assistance. Thanks n* Ceagvess hi Schley. Washington. IX C- Dec. It. —At the opening of yesterday’s session of the senate Mr. Jones (Ark.) Introduced a Joint resolution aa follows: "That the thanks of congress and the American people are hereby tendered to Rear Admiral Winfield B. Schley and the officers and men under his command for highly distinguished conduct in conflict with the enemy, as displayed In the destruction of the Spanish fleet off the harbor of Santiago, Cuba, July 3, 1898. "That the President of the United States be requested to cause this resolution to be communicated to Rear Admiral Schley and through him to the officers and men tinder bis command.” Without comment the resolution was referred to the committee on naval affairs. Washington, D. C.. Dec. 17.—The senate adopted the resolution of Senator Vest directing the committee on Judiciary to investigate the report upon a method for restricting anarchy and restraining those who attempt to assassinate presidents.