2 THE PHEIEM'S ONE AIM BEST No Political Conferences Have Been Held. NONE IN CONTEMPLATION M KINLEY HAS A FAGGED AND WOIIN A’li. ENJJYS A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY SUfps Through the Afternoon and Af>er Dinner Retires at an Early Hour -Citizens of Thorrasville Respfd His Desire for Rest. * Thomasville, Ga., March I.”*. —Presi- dent McKinley rested today, lie enjoy ed the first complete day's relaxation from the cares of office, or the fatigues of travel that he has had in many months. No politieian came to sec him on matters of executive administration, party policy or public offices. The resi dents of Thoniasville respected his wish that he should he fr<*e from callers or functions, and the few things of a per sonal nature which it was necessary he should attend to wore quickly dis patched through Assistant Secretary t’ortelyou, and the present prospect is tomorrow will be much as today, va ried only in the little details that make one days’s life in an agreeable and cul tured home in a pleasant winter resort different from the day before. All de tails of the (lovernnient's business are being attended to in Washington, and only urgent matters of policy that pos sibly may develop will be laid before the President here. The opinion of the people of Thoniasville is that .Mr. Mc- Kinley is in actual need of the rest he is beginning to take. They remember him its he was four years ago when in Thoniasville prior to Itis nomination, In* and Senator Hanna held important conferences with their lieutenants in till sections of the country. They do not think ho looks sick today, but all of those who saw much of hint then say that his appearance does not evidence the > buoyant, alert, vigorous strength of that - time. He plainly sHtows. in their opinion, the strain and fatigue of incessant de votion to the duties of his position in the campaign prior to his election and of his office during the momentous •first half of his administration. He look* tired .And fagged. Ilis recuperation, power, which is prompt and strong,.,As serted itself, in fact, to some dejtm> af ter a drive this forenoon and' rest, it is thought by those intimately associa ted with him that rest is ".fi he needs. This morning Senator I,l;mna took his guest on a carriage dyTve about five miles front town to the country home of Mr. Wyman Jkmos. the Senator’s brother-in-law. .'fhe weather was mild, a good breeze/ 'was stirring through, the pines and Lie gathering clouds that in ihc after#,',on resulted in a shower of rain. ‘tfiTelded the party from the sun. The President enjoyed the drive, and his brightness on his return showed it had /lone hint good. The party was home for lunch, and soon afterwards the President went to bed for tin l afternoon, While Senator Hanna drove down town on a little business, and Vice President Hobart read the newspapers and his mail. After dinner Senator Hanna and liis guests chatted a while, and the President retired early. It can be stated authoritatively, and for the purpose of silencing all con trary reports, that rest for the Presi dent is the sole object of Ihi< trip. No jHtlitical conferences have Itecn held or are in contemplation here. Reports having been telegraphed from Wash ington that a conference would be held here # to decide whether Vice President Hobart would be again the party’s can didate for the Vice Presidency, the As sociated Press correspondent went to Senator Hanna’s house daring the after noon to inquire about them. lie passed Senator Hanna going down town for a shave, learned that the President was asleep and met the Vice President in ihe library. Mr. Hobart said: "I don’t care to talk aliont the re port; it’s too ridiculous. I don’t expect any politician to come here. As to con ferring with the President and Senator Hanna. 1 would not come all the Way to Thoniasville for that. I can sec them three times a day in Washington.'' MARINES 1 . CAVITE. Navy Department to Send One Thous and Men There. Washington. March 15.—1 iis s-Tul to he the intention of the Navy Department to sind l.OtlO marines to Cavite to take care of the Navy's inter -s*s there. It is the purpose to send a Colonel in com mand of these men, although until the full regiment is on the settle tic marines will r main under '.he command of •Major At way C. Berrvnian, the senior officer of the corps now in the Philip pines. This seems to be a very large numbir of marines to station at or.? nary yard, but tin* explanation is that the Cavite station is the largest in the possession of the United stales, including ala r.t .seventy square miles of land with thir teen miles of water fruit. On the Government lands are many squatter*- iiiul small towns, and a large number of men will b required to i iromrhl v police this territory. The work of repairing the three Span ish gunboats in Manila bay is reported to he progressing rapidly at Hong Kong under the direction of Constructor Capps and Assistant Constructor Hobson. The vessels arc said to he in excdleut condi tion as to machinery, and even befora they went into dry dock to he repaired, the Isla de Luzon and the Isla do Cuba made twolvn knots undo! their own steam and tin* Don Juan de Austria wa i nly about a knot behind. The constructors' reports to the Navy Department show that the other sunken Spanish warships have been so badly damaged as to lie not worth the cost •of raising and repairing. The Equipment Bureau of the Navy [Department is now loading at Newport News 5.000 toils of coal to be taken to Manila. This coni will go through th< Suez Canal, and thence to Admiral Dewey's fleet. All the coal used by the navy in the Philippines and all coal stored at Honolulu is sent from the At lantic seaboard, mostly from Newport News or Baltimore. The department has shipped 40.000 tons to Manila since the war began. The con! sent by steamers goes through the Suez Canal, and that in sailing vessels around the Cape of Good Hope. The trip through the canal takes nlimit fifty days, and tin* sailing vessels make it in five months. The coal for Honolulu is sent by the way of Cape Jlorn. Nearly all the sailing vessels used are American, while most of the steamers are British. There are von few large American steam col liers. Some suggestion has been mad that eon! might be taken front the Pacific Coast, but the tests made of coal mined there have not been satisfactory to the Navy Department. Some coal, but not much, has been purchased in Australia and sent to the Philippines. If is expected that Gen. Otis will be authorized to organize three or four regi ments of the provisional army out of the volunteers from the various States now at Manila when the time comes for mustering out these volunteers. At present: the volunteers, it is stated at the War Department, do not want to come home, having the American determina tion not to “re'fr at while under lire." HELD COURT IN THE BRUSH. Result of Conflict Between Slate and Federal Judiciary. Kansas City. March 15. —The Judges of St. Clair county, who arc trying to keep out of the hands of Federal Court officers, introduced an innovation today by holding court in the brush, where the marshals could not find them. The tangle is becoming decidedly com plicated. Judges Nevitt. Lyons and Will, who served until January, and who spent the time in jail here for re fusing to obey the Federal Court's or der to make a tax levy to pay the dis puted issue of St. Clair county bonds, were released when their term of office expired. ll was held, as the now Judges had not qualified, the old ones were still in office, and an order was issued direct ing them to make the levy today, and the order was duly served upon them. Yesterday United States Marshal Durham learned that the new Judges intended to qualify, and tints make the court's order of no avail. He yvnt down to Osceola in disguise, succeeded in locating two of the new .l/.'qgcs, and served the order on them. They had not yet l M \ n sworn in. but Durham did not know it. Immediately afterward they qualified, and then, be fore Durham could again serve the or der. they mounted their horses and rode out of town. Today they sent for the county clerk and held court in the brush, wlurth* the marshals were unable to lo ,vfuo them RED CROSS WORK IN CUBA. A Hospital Will Be Established at Ha vana for Civilians. Washington, March 15. 'Pile Govern ment having requested ihc Red Cross to take up the hospital work in Cuba, sheltering the homeless and caring for the sick, a Red Cross staff will start for Havana tomorrow to join the lied Cross agents already there. One of the first matters that will en gage their attention will be the estalt iishmenl of a hospital in Havana for the use of Americans and other civil ians where they can receive the same attention that they would in their own countries. Hospitals will be opened in different parts of the island as fast as the agents can make arrangements for them, and doctors and trained nurses will be sent from here as they are needed. Additional lied Cross repre sentatives will soon he sent to Manila. YOUNG LADY FATALLY BURNED. The Sad Fate of Miss Nora Porter, of Asheboro. Asheboro, N. C.. March 15 —(Special.)— Miss Nora Porter, daughter of the late David Porter, of this place, foM fid * the fire this morning and received in juries of which she died in a few minutes. When a man proposes to a girl his words have a double meaning. “Evil Dispositions Are Early Shown. ” Just so evil in the blood comes out in shape of scrof ula, pimples, etc., in children and young people. Taken in time it can be eradicated by using Hood's Sarsaparilla. In older people, the aftermath of irregular living shows it self in bilious conditions, a heavy head, a foul mouth, a general bad feeling. It is the blood, the impure blood, friends, which is the real cause. Purify that with Hood’s Sarsaparilla and happiness will reign in your family. BlOOd Poison-" I lived In ii bed of tire for years owing to blood poisoning that fol lowed snirll pox. It broke out all over my body, itching intensely. Tried doctors and hospitals In vain. I tried Hood’s Sarsapa rilla. It helped. I kept at it and was en tirely eared. I could go on the housetops and shout about it.” Mrs. J. T. Williams, t'arbondale. Pa. Scrofula Sores -‘‘My baby at two months had scrofula sores on cheek and arm. Local applications and physicians’ medicine did little or no good. Hood's Sar saparilla cured him permanently. He is now four, with smooth fair skin.” Mrs. S. S. Wrote*. Farmington Pel. Jfcocfo SauafMul/q _ Hood’s Kills cure liver ill*; the non Irrttatim? ami eatharue in take mtli tlnncl s Bar, iparlllw. THE .NEWS AM) UL>iSEKVKK, TIfUUSDAV, MARCH 10, 16«JU. WELCOME TO QUR ! JMBASSADOR First Public Appearance at a Banquet. A BRILLIANT ASSEMBLAGE REAR ADMIRAL RKRESFORD’S COMPLIMENT ARY WORDS. MR- CHOATE RECEIVES AN OVATiON In Response he Said hewasGlad ofOppoilunify of Expressing Our Appreciation of the Friendship of Great Britain. London, March 15.—Joseph H. Choate, !h<> United States Ambassador to the Court of St. James, made his first pub-j lie appearance in England at the ban quet <>f the Association of Chamliers of I Commerce of the United Kingdom, j which was held at the Metropole Hotel, | ibis There was a brilliant and distinguished gathering, about 250 per- j sons having been invited to meet the Ambassador, including the Lord Chief Justice of England, Haron Russell of Killowen: the Honorable Sir Henry Stafford Northeole. the President of the Association; the Prime Minister, the Marquis of Salisbury; the Earl of Jer sey. the Earl of Dartmouth, Lord Reay, Rear Admiral Lord Charles Reresford. 1 the Right Honorable C. T. Ritchie. President of the Board of Trade; James It. Carter, second Secretary of the , United States Embassy and many mem- . Iters of Parliament. Mr. Choate, who. on arriving, was heartily welcomed by the chairman and officials of the association, sat in flu* place of honor, on the right of the chairman. Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beresford, who replied io the toast of the navy, de clined to in* drawn into a discussion of tin* Chinese situation. He concluded his speech by saying: i “The company is waiting to hear a distinguished guest, the new Ambassa dor of the United States, whom every man of the fore and aft in this country is delighted to see. but 1 cannot be scal ed without saying that I took every op portunity to see the fleet of America in both the Pacific and Atlantic. I saw a very excellent licet, not only in the way the ships are built, but in respect of gen eral organization and preparedness. "1 need not extol its officers and men. , They are of the same blood as ourselves, and have proved what they could do when called niton. 1 hope the time will very shortly conn* when there will be such an understanding between the two countries that if anything occurs dis agreeable to us or affecting our honor and safety, thi*se two fleets will he to gether. That will make for peace.’’ Vice President Harper then submitted the toast of “Our Guests" coupled with the names of Mr. Choate and Baron Hits- I sell of Killowen. 1I»* expressed his keen pleasure at the advent of Mr. Choate aT a time “when there is every disposition to tighten the bonds of the Anglo- Saxon race, whose only objects are peace, prosperity, freedom of trade and prog ress.” The toast was received with loud cheers, the company standing and shout ing the name of Mr. Choate, who was thrice cheered. Mr. Choate on rising to respond, re ceived an ovation. Tin* United States Ambassador began jokingly, protesting that lie was over whelmed with embarrassment at being called upon to respond in priority to the Ixu'd Chief Justice. He fell: that when thi* British lion was about to roar even the American eagle should hold his peace. He was delighted, he said, to re ceive and accept the invitation to the banquet, although he was not at liberty to discuss British commerce. His gen eral instructions from liis Government were not to discuss politics, only at ex traordinary festal occasions. (Langhjf ter.) "T have felt, however. Hint I might property avail myself of this first pub lic occasion to express the appreciation of my countrymen for the forebenranec, good will and friendship manifested to them freely by the British people. It is true, gentlemen, that peace between the United States and Great Britain is the first interest, not only of these two nations, but of the whole world.” In expressing his gratitude for the cordial greeting he had received from all sorts and conditions iff men sinc<> his arrival in England, Mr. Onoate said: “Everywhere 1 have been treated as a friend, and as the representative im*ii door, open to such an extent as would satisfy even the yearnings of tin* Rear Admiral who lias made the circle of the globe in search of it. 1 think 1 may say. as a testimony to the good feeling sought so be en couraged on our side of the water that, the President gave the best illustration of it. when he said in my letter of cred ence. that he relied with confidence upon my winstant endeavor during my stay in Great Britain to promote the interest and prosperity . of both . nations. /Cheers and cries of “Bravo, i Alluding to the “satisfactory dispelling of the cloud between Russia and Eng land over the Xiu Chwivng Railway ex tension loan by means of peneelul di plomacy.” Mr. Choate said: “That is the kind of diplomacy which I. just entering upon a diplomatic career, desire very much to understand, lor I am fresh enough to believe that it those two countries, laboring together for peace, unite their voices in demanding it. it is almost sure in every case. (Cheers.t I would like to quote my President again: for the last words I heard hint say were that, the United States to-day was on better terms with every nation on the •face of the earth than it had ever been before. (Cheers.)” After paving eloquent tributes to the late Baron Hors.-hell, and to Rudyard Kipling. Mr. Choate concluded a- fol lows: "Gentlemen, we are almost one people. j What 1 say is. let our voice always be I lifted together for toe cause of human ! progress and the advancement of civilizn- I lion; and my word for it, if that can al- I jjpi.vs be followed, why then law, order, peace and freedom, which are the nurses ' of commerce the world over, will prevail and the cause of humanity will be ad vanced.” (Cheers.) Baron Russell of Killowen. the Lord Chief Justice, who followed Mr. Choate, complimented him upon his eloquence, the width and depth of his observations, and the statesmanlike tone that pervaded j his speeches. The other speakers dwelt with matters of local interest. Mr. Choate spoke deliberately, and in rather a low tone. His humorous re marks met with penis of laughter. He had it wonderful reception, made quite the speech of the evening, which was listened to with the deepest attention .*"id resumed his seat amid thunders of ap plause, Lord Russell personally con gratulating hint. PEOPLE OF PORTO RICO. Interesting Discourse on 1 heir Distin guishing Characteristics. The Anthropological Society of Wash ington met last night in the asenrbl\ hall of the Cosmos Club, and addresses were delivered by Prof. Robert 1. Hi!:, the eminent scientist, who has .spent a number of years m research in the V esi | Indies, and H. 'l. Wison. of the 1 niled State's Geological Survey. I Mr. Hill presentt 1 an int-festing I course on the people of Porto itieo, dis cussing them from an ethnological and I anthropological standpoint, 'i in* Porto Ricans of the upper das- are of pure I Spanish blood. To point ol connections 'and respectability they arc tin* descend ants of military men. who, during the long period when the island was a mere garrison, formed alliances and settle-.! ' within it. These people maintain tin* pride of their descent, with all the state liness of grandees, and sum? of them arc opulent. This class of people, with ; white blood and Spanish feelings, opi i , ions, and prejudices so widely different I from what is to be found in the British nr French islands, although numerically i inferior, forms a distinctive feature o! | the population. It constitutes the cotn mercial. professional, and planter classes, i Beside these there is a )s»euliar peasant race, locally known as gibnros. eonqiosed mostly of whites, but also containing mestizos, colored people and blacks. I Most of these peasants show clearly their Andalusian origin, but the Indian type* is well preserved in some of them. Although indolent, they are sagacious, and skillful in conversation, fond of ent ' ing and drinking, and free in their cus toms, manners, and morals, as judged by our standard. The poorest gives his best to the passing stranger. They are not disposed to continuous labor, nor is this necessary in so prolific a land. '1 hey are very fond of amusements, especially gambling. l’hysiologically, Mr. Hill thought the Porto Ricans, both of the higher and ; lower classes, were inferior to the <‘u i bans. 1 At the conclusion of Mr. Hill’s lalk. Mr. Wilson showed an interesting series of lantern views, made by Mr. Hill and himself while on the island, illustrating the scenery, inhabitants, and customs. ) A number of antiquities from the isl and were exhibited by Prof. W. H. Holmes, and their uses by the aborigines were discussed by Prof. Eewkes and Dr. Wilson. Washington Post. j A DIPLOMATIC TRIUMPH. . Representatives of European Powers Impressed by Our Altitude. Washington. March 15. Ambassadors and Ministers in Washington represent ing European powers having large in terests in China, have communicated to their foreign offices the substance of the recent answer of the Lnited States to : Italy, to the effect that this country would maintain an attitude of “disin terested neutrality” in reference to the Italian designs on San Man bay. Some of these diplomats have advised their Governments that they regard tlie announcements of the attitude of the United States as of supreme importance in the Chinese situation. The reasons for this are summed up by a prominent * member of the diplomatic corps as fol lows: “The answer of the United States to Italy is a remarkably briliant stroke of diplomacy. The neutral inclination of the Lnited States would have been to favor the move of Italy, for the op ening of San Mnn bay would give anoth er port to the growing American trade in China. But. as this would have ex cited the animosity of Chinn, your Gov ernment. decides upon ft course of ‘disin terested neutrality.’ This gives im of fense to China, and at the same time Italy and the world at large take no tice that tin* United States will inter pose no obstacle in the acquisition of j San Mun bay or other Chinese ports. “It is most important to all the pow ers to know that the United States has no purpose to interfere in behalf of j China, even to the extent of exerting its moral influence toward continuing China's integrity. For that reason I look upon the American answer to Italy as the most important development in the Chinese situation flint lias arisen in recent days, and I think it will be so accepted in all tin* foreign offices.” This diplomat further pointed out that if Italy secured San Man bay from China it would prove a port of inesti mable value to American interests in the Philippines. It is one of the south erly ports of China and about the clos est for the big trade to and from Ma nila. ! HOW THEY’LL SPEND THE CASH. Santiago de Cuba. March 15. —The reason why no outbreak occurred after the recent suspension of public work in this province, over 2.500 men having been thrown out of employment, is said to in* that most of tin* laborers hod served in ilie ranks of the Cuban insurrection and are looking forward in the near fu ture to obtaining tueir share of the United States fund of 55.000.000. So far as this $3.(>oo,000 is concerned in this province, a large part of it will lw> invested, probably half of what is r<*- ceived. The other half will undoubtedly be squandered, and already merchants here are laying in supplies of silver spurs, Mexican saddles and other gewgaws with which a Cuban dandy loves to be deck himself. The fool and Ids flannels are soon part ed. SIMPLE HOME DYES. 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