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The Weather To-Day: FAIR, The News and Observer. VOL. XLVII. NO. 86. LEADS All MOTII CAROUM DAILIES 1 HEWS ISO CRDUAUMI s CONGRESS CLOSES FOR THE HOLIDAYS No More Business Before January the Third. SEN. BUTLER’S MEASURE ELECTION OF CHIEF JUSTICE BY THE PEOPLE. RESOLUTION BY SENATOR PETTIGREW Asks That Testimony Taken by War Investigat ing Committee be Sent to the Senate. No Fiver and Harbor Bill This Session. Washington, Doc. 20. —In the final ses sion of the Senate today before the holi day recess, Mr. Pettigrew (S. D.), in a characteristically incisive speech de manded to know whether it was to be the policy of the represen natives of the Ad ministration to suppress proper facts and news wlun called for by a Senator. lie said he believed an effort was being made to prevent the testimony taken by the W«r Investigating Commission from being sent to the Senate at his request, and declared his purpose of not submit ting to the suppression of information to which the people, in his opinion were entitled. Mr. Harris (Kansas) announced his withdrawal from the Committee on Agriculture. Thereupon Mr. Cockrell (Mo.) presented a resolution filling the vacancies on the Committees on Agri culture, Claims, Forest Reservations. Inter-State Commerce, Philippines and Pensions by the appointment of Mr. A lien ( Neb.) The resolution was adopt ed. Mr. Butler (N. C.) proposed an amend ment to the Constitution providing that the Chief Justice of the United States, and United States judges shall be elect ed by the people. It was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Mr. Hawley (Conn.), chairman of the Military Affairs Committee, drew a shsn „ wj f cch ■”» m Mr. M-ttigiv ,v by a motion to reconsider a resolution previ ously introduced by Mr. Pettigrew and passed directing the Secretary of War to forward to the Senate the full report of the commission appointed by the Presi dent to investigate the conduct of the Spanish War. Mr. Pettigrew declared that thrs was a ma t unmoral proceeding and demanded to know whether “it is a part of a studied policy to suppress? information.” “It is,” he demanded, “along the lines of the suppression of news from Manila, not bemuse it is not proper news, but because of its possible effect on the peo ple of the country? “My belief is that we ought to have another commission to investigate the entire conduct of the Spanish War. We might investigate the purchase of army transports, for which we paid two or three times what they were offered for to others. Is this policy of the suppres sion of news and facts to he followed for the purpose of re-electing the present Aidntrinistra' ir n? In my opinion it is vastly more important that the people should have all the facts obtainable than that any man or men should be re-eleet- office." In reply Mr. Hawley disclaimed any intention of an endeavor to suppress any facts. He then said he had made the motion simply that the matter might be considered by a committee with a, view to an ascertainment of the availability of the matter asked for. Mr. Cockrell (Mo.) believed that the report of the investigating commission, m ule by direction of the President, should be* communicated to the Senate. That would be right taard proper. At his suggestion, the resolution was re-con sidered and the request was made of the President, if not incompatible with pub lic interests, to communicate the testi mony and report of the commission to the Senate. Mr. Allison (Iowa) thought, too, that the Senate ought to have the testimony and report and said: “I ain surc> those who made the in vestigation and the President will have no objection to the publication of the matter. The resolution, as amended by Mr. Cockrell, was passed without dissent. The Senate then at 1:15 o’clock p. m., went into executive session and at 2:50 p. mi.. adjourned until January ‘ 3rd, 1900. NO BUSINESS IN THE HOUSE, Washington, Dec. 20.—N0 business was transacted at the brief session of the House today. The time was occu pied in a filibuster against a motion to adjourn, having been inaugurated by the I)i moerats iAmI some Republicans in or der to give? Mr. Grow, the- venerable ex- Spruker of the House an opportunity to reply to some statements made yester day by Mr. Gaines (Term.) Mr. Payne, the majority leader, was defeated on two roll calls. Sir. Richard son chaffed him on his defeat in a good natured way. After Mr. Grow had made his statement the House adjourned until 12 o’clock, January 3rd, 1900. Lee and Wheeler Made Brigadiers. Washington. Dee. 20.—The Senate to day confirmed the nominations of Fitz liugh Lee and Joseph Wheeler to be Brigadier Generals in the regular army. NO RIVER AND HARBOR BILL. Engineer Force Busy With Projects Already Provided For. Washington, Dec. 20.—‘Obairman Bur ton of the River and Harbor Committee, authorized tlio following statement to day: “There will probably be no River and Harbor Bill at the present session. One strong argument against a hill is (lie fact that the engineer's force will bo oc cupied during the conning year with pro jects already provided for. In many eases plans for improvements are not even completed. In others advertise ments for bids have not yet been made. Another fact of importance is the in crease in the price of material in the last year. Some of the projects already au thorized cannot be completed for the amounts estimated by the engineers. Os course, the demands upon the Treasury and the amount of revenue are facts to lie taken into consideration, although 1 do not mean to say that river and har bor improvements are less important than others. It is only because contrary to tin* usual custom the bio was passed during the last session of the last Con gress. I recognize, however, that on many accounts it is preferable that the bill Ire considered at this session. There is so largo an amount of detail ana the settlement of disputed questions arising from amendments of the Senate make it desirable to have plenty of time. This is hardly possible during the short ses sion. Also there are several projects of urgent importance. Among them an? the improvement of the Southwest Pass o! the Mississippi, the deepening of the Delaware River below Philadelphia and the providing of further facilities in the channels between Lake Superior and Huron- The continuing contracts on the Mississippi River run out June 3Ah. 1900. These are the arguments on both sides, but as I have said, there will prolc ably I>e no river and harbor bill at this session.” HOUR'S Resolution To Solve Problems Confron ingthe Nation. We Hava no Right t) Rob a Peop'e of Fieedom For Fear of Their Doing Wrong With It. Washington, Doc. 20.—Serial.>r Hoar, of M?tssaciin?CTt>. today iumwtae vl tie following resolution in the Senate: “Whereas, the American people tnd the several States in the Union have in times past, at important periods in t’ndr history, especially when declaring the-r independence, establishing their consti tutions, or undertaking new and great responsibilities, seen lit to declare the purposes for which the Nation or State was founded, and the important ob jects the people intend to pursue in their political action; and, “Whereas, the close of a great war, the liberation by the United States of the people of Cuba and Porto Rico in the Western Hemisphere, and of the Philippine Islands in the Far East, and the reduction of those peoples to a con dition of practical dependence upon the United States constitute an occasion which makes such a declaration proper; therefore, be it “Resolved, that this Republic adheres to the doctrines which were in the past set forth in the Declaration of Inde pendence, and iu its National and State Constitutions: “That the purpose of its existence and the objects to which its political ac tion ought to be directed are tiie en nobling of humanity, the raising from the dust its humblest and coarsest mem bers, and the enabling of persons coming lawfully under its power or influence to live iu freedom and in honor, under governments' whose forms they are to have a share in determining, and in whose administration they have an equal voice. Its most important and pressing obligations are: "l—-To solve the difficult problem presented by the presence of different races on our own soil with equal consti tutional rights. To make the negro safe in his home, seeure in his vote, equal n his opportunity lor education and employment; and to bring the Indian to t civilisation and culture in accord ance with his need and capacity: "2 —To enable great cities to govern themselves in freedom in honor and in purity. “3—To make the ballot box as pure as a sacramental vessel, and the election return as perfectly in accord with the law and the truth as the judgment of the Supreme court. “■4—To banish illiteracy and ignorance from the land. “s—To secure for every workman and for every working woman, wages enough to support a life of comfort and an old age ol’ leisure and quiet, as bciits >hose who have an equal share iu a self-governing State. "<i—To grow anid expand over the Continent, and over the Islands of the sea, just so fa.-it, and no faster, as we an bring ’vjnto equality and self-govern ment, multT our Constitution, peoples and races who will share these ideals and help to intake them realities. “7—To set a peaceful example of freedom, which mankind will be glad to follow, but never to force even free dom upon unwilling nations at the point of tlu* bayonet or at the cannon’s mouth. “N To abstain trim interfering with the freedom and just rights of other ations or peoples aad to remember that the liberty to do eight necessarily in volves the liberty tl> do wrong; and that he American people lias no right to take from any other people the birth rigbt of freedom because of a fear that they will do wrong with it,” RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 21, 18%. HMT A ViRY GIBRALTAR I ~ - | Strengthening the Defences at Moclder River. MODDLRN WAR ME?HODS LONDON THINKS BULLER’S LONG SILENCE OMINOUS. BRITISH FORCE? A'.L ON THE DEFENSIVE , Boers Massing at Stormberg. Transvaal Agents in Europe i-ay Their Government Will be Moderate in Regird to Peacs Conditions. London, Dec. 21/—4:45 a. in., Thurs day)—The gitavi'ty of the military situa tion is again becoming accentuated in the public mind, owing to the complete absence of news. Nothing has been heard from Lord. Methuen since Sunday, and it is feared hat his communications have been cut off. If this be so, his po sition is dangerous. A correspondent of the Daily News, telegraphing from Modder River last Saturday, says: “The Boer position, alrady formidable on December 11th, has since been great ly strengthened, extending for an area | of 12 miles. It is entrenched, according s to the most modern methods throughout its entire length, wire fences have lreeu placed before all the trenches at every I stint, guns have been get into position* and there is every evidence that the Boers are well suppled with ammuni tion. Only a powerful attacking forts? can hep© to m ike a successful assault." The latest dispatches received seein to show the British forces are standing on the defensive at all points. General Bai ler is ordering the tcoops now arriving at Cape Town to proceed to Durban to j re> 9»m* the Natal column. Absence of j news from him has led It© (at surtnisd that he is trying to join General White by a flank movement. A STAND AT STORMBERG * London, Dec. 20. —(Thursday)—The Daily News has the following dispatch from Cape Town dated Saturday, De cember Kith: “The Boers intend to make a big stand at Stormberg, and are massing n great force at the abandoned British camp. One commando of two lihousand con sists chiefly of rebel Dutch.” TALK OF PEACE CONDITIONS. London, Dec. 21.—'(Thursday.)—The Madrid correspondent of the Standard sara: “The Boer governments have recently intimated to their aguits in Europe their readiness to be moderate in regard to peace conditions.” LORD ROBERTS IN LONDON. Says Reports of Disloyalty in the Irish Regiments Are False. Loudon, Dec. 20. —General Lord Rob erts, who is to have full command of the British troop® in South Africa, ac companied by Lady Roberts and their two daughters, arrived in London tills morning, having travelled from Dublin with Mr. Chamberlain. Their depar ture from Dublin was marked by cheer ing crowds, but the gener d made a quiet entry into London. After going to a private hotel, he spent about an hour at the War Office in consultation with the Marquis of Ixmsdowne. the Secretary of State for War. Then General Roberts returned to the task of packing his effects and interviewing the officers selected for liis staff. When “Little Bob," the beloved ot Tommy Atkins, received a representa tive of the Associated Press he was dressed in black in vivid con rant with his snow white hair and moustache. IPs dapper little figure was as straight as ever, but the eyes that have s » often scanned British victory were slight ty dimmed by the great personal sorrow that has befallen him. But n spite of this and the multiutde of details that claimed his attention General Roberts willingly assented to send through the Associated Press a parting message to the American people and gave the fol lowing statement: “Circumstances naturally forbid m> speaking about the campaign ahead cf me. except to say that I have entire confidence in the British soldier and that I believe the traditions or our army will be upheld in South Africa. “For the friendly interest and sym pathy exhibited by many Americans I am most deeply‘grateful. I f?**l sme the justice of our cause merits this. Though we nvay be at war. 1 can safe ly say that no unnecessary harshness ami no acts of inhumanity will mar the. fair name of this branch of the Anglo- Saxon race. "The reports which indicate that dis loyalty exists in the Irish regiments are absolutely untrue. In. the hour of dan ger my eonutryment have ever been among the first to lay down their lives for their Queen and their country, and, whether it he against the Boers or men of any other nationality, the Irish sol dier will be found loyal to bis Queen and brave in battle.” HOSTILE TO THE BRITISH. London. 'Dec. 20.—A Cape Town dis patch dated Saturday, December Kith, says: “Five hundred colonists of the "Victoria West District have perfected an. appar ently anti-British organization there and, aft individuals, have openly expressed dis loyalty ami have threatened to attack the i*flMrond station, which is on the direct line between Cape Townt and De Aar. The Afrikander Bmidites, at a meeting there, passed a resolution asserting that the troops in the vicinity irritate the farmers dangerously. The meeting pro claimed its loyally but declared that the conduct of the troops forced the peo’d" to Use expressions amid commit acts which were capable of being interpreted ns dis loyal." SWINDLING THE GOVERNMENT. Ten Appraisers of Havana Custom House Arrested. Havana, Dec. 20. —An immense sensa tion was caused iu Havana this afternoon •by the arrest of ten of the chief ap ]irnisers of the custom house staff, on a charge of being in collusion with many Havana merchants to swindle the Gov ernment out of large sums. It is assert ed that the fraud has been practiced far two weeks at least, and probably for n longer period, and it is believed that thousands of dollars have been corruptly diverted. Colonel Bliss obtained evidence enough to warrant the arrests and. as he be lieves, to insure conviction. The swindle was accomplished tby a classification of articles under which valuable goods went into cheap classes. Alabama Stave Co. Chartered. Trenton, N. J., Dec. 20.—Among the companies chartered here today was the Alabama Stave Company to acquire the stave business at Florence, Ala., carried on by J. A. McGregor, John A. Mc- Gregor. Alexander A. Berger, Florence. Ala.; George T. Vickers. Jersey Caiy, incorporators. Capital .$130,000. STAND AHD DELIVER Robert Hester, Prominent Farmer, Robbed and Shot. Das’ardly Deed cf Two Negroes, Who Shot Their Victim While He P eaded For Life. He May Recover. Rocky Mount, N. C., Deo. 20. —(Spe- cial.)— Hubert Hester, a prominent farm er living two and half miles from here, was waylaid, shot and robbed by two young negroes at 2 p. m., today near the bridge at the falls of Tar River. Hester had sold his tobacco and was returning home. The negroes were evi dently aware he had money, ns they were seen waiting near the spot, and when he came up they covered him with their pistols and ordered him to stand and deliver. He gave them what he had, in the meantime begging them not to shoot. Having obtained his money the negroes deliberately shot him three times and left him to die, as they supposed, in the road. Here he was found by Mr. Cad Griffin, who obtained medical assist ance. Hester is expected to recover. A vigorous pursuit of the assassins lias been instituted. LIEUT. BRUMBY’S FUNERAL. Buried in Atlanta With Military and Civic Honors. Atlanta, Oa„ Dec. 20.—The remains of Lieutenant T. M. Brumiby. Admiral Dewey’s flag officer, were laid to rest today in the soil of his native State. The funeral was under the direction of the military and the service of the Episcopal church was conducted by Bishop C. K. Nelson. Tlie body of the dead officer reached Atlanta early this morning laind wale immediately escorted to the eaprtol where it lay in state several hours. Lieutenant Caldwell, the representative of Admiral Dewey, placing the magni ficent sword presented Lieut. Brumby by the people of Georgia less than two months ago, on the casket. Among the mass of flowers about, the coffin was a great wreath of white roses, japonieas and carnations twined with delicate ferns and hearing a card with the simple inscription “The President.” Another wreath of simple design wits marked with the name of Secretary Long. Ad miral and Mrs. Dewey’s card was at tached to an anchor of roses and violets. A magnificent wreath of colored roses and palms was marked “From Georgia Friends.” The cortege accompanying the remains to Oakland cemetery was composed- of a company of the Seventh infantry from Fort McPherson, the Fifth regiment Georgia militia, the Atlanta artillery and the Governor’s Ylorse Guard. The hon orary escort, headed by Governor Cand ler, consisted of United States Senator Bacon. Mia yor Woodward, Lieutenant Caldwell, United States Navy, Justices of the Supreme court of Georgia, and State, county and city officials. Mrs. A. E. Brumby, the aged mother of the Lieutenant, was unable to come from her home in Marietta, to attend the funeral. It was expected that she would be present, but when the time came for her to board the train it was found that she was too weak to undertake the journey. The Supreme court adjourned for the day in honor of Li cut aunt Brumby. All of the offices at the capital closed at 2 o’clock, in order that the House offi cials and clerks might attend the funeral. The city offices were also closed by order of Mayor Woonvard. LAWTON TIE SOUL OF THE CAMPAIGN Success in Northern Luzon Dub Chiefly to Him. SCORNLD DIFFICULTIES THE GENERAL’S BODY IS BROUGHT TO MAXIL V. THE FINAL INTERMENT IN ARLINGTON In the Battle at San Mateo Thirteen Americans Were Wounded, and Six Filipinos Slain. The Americans Far Outnumbered the Foe. Manila, Dec. 20. —8 p. in. —Major Gen eral LawtocVs body was brought from San Mateo to Manila this afternoon, his staff and a squadron of cavalry acting as escort. It was found necessary to bridge the river. The funeral will take place from his late residence here, a mansion formerly occupied by a Spanish general. The body has been placed temporarily in a vault in El Paco Cemetery, where many of the American soldiers have been in terred, and a guard of honor will Is* maintained. When Mrs. Lawton ar.d her four children shall have completed their arrangements for returning to the United States, the remains will tie taken on a transport with an escort of offi cers for final interment, as Ss thought probable here, in Arlington Cemetery. General Lawton’s death has caused universal sorrow ini Manila. No Ameri can officer had greater popularity among all ranks and in his dealings with the natives he eomnuyided their respeet and confidence to a remarkable degree. The mayors whom he installed in the neigh boring towns are arranging to attend the funeral in a body. To his executive ability and personal leadership is chiefly due the brilliant ex ecution of the plan of campaign in north Luzon, which has scattered the insur i recti on ary forces from Pun Islidro to the J Gulf of Tanga yen. Thai.. aectbm-o&JJu;. i island, which had to be traversed during | the very, worst season of the year, pre | seated difficulties considered by all ae ! quainted with it to be almost io-sur- I mountable, but General Lawton thor | mighty covered the program assigned him. When he reached Tayug and found ! that the other division had not arrived. : he went through to Dagupan on Ms own i rest>on silality. Although he imposed great hardships on his men, he invariably shared their lot cheerfully. Thirteen Americans, including three officers, were wounded in the engage ment at San Mateo where General Law ton was killed. Captain Rreeken ridge’s wound is not considered dangerous, al though the bullet penetrated his arm and side. It is estimated that the insurgents numbered five hundred and that half of them were armed with rifles. The Am erican TMtntmbered thirteen hundred, but the command had been mheh depleted by sickness. The wagon train found the roads im passable and was obliged to return. The insurgents retreated to the north east. leaving six dead. They have other forces near Taytay. This region, although close to Manila, has proved the most difficult from which to dislodge the enemy. It is now reported that the insurgents intend to concentrate at Santa Cruz, Laguna Province, and in the district east of Laguna de Bay. The American Secret Service reports that Aguinaklo has joined the .dariquina force. JOHNSON ITO MORGAN. Demands Retraction of Charges That He Holds Stock in Corporation, Montgomery, AFh., Dei'. 20.—Governor Johnston today mailed the following let ter to Senator Morgan: "Montgomery, Ala., December 20. “To II n. John T. Morgan, U. S. Sena tor. Washington: “Sir: You are quoted as having said on the 18th in a speech to the Senate j that a monster monopoly had to leave Alabama and find, a homo and shelter in New Jersey and a large corporation has taken its place iu Alabama, in which the Governor of Alabama has, or had, a large amount of stock and who leads the pro cession. "I regret that you did not make this charge on the stump in Alabama, where I would have had a chance to reply, but waited until you found the shelter of tue Senate. “The charge is not true and 1 respect fully demand that you shall retract the same or find some one reputable witness to sustain it. (Signed) “JOS. E. J >ll NS OX.” Iron Co’s Properties Sold. Atlanta, Gt.. Dec. 20.—The Cartway Iron Company’s properties located on the line of the Atlanta, Knoxville ‘and North ern Rial road at Ellijay. (la., have been sold to Eastern iron dealers. The property has been extensively open ed and shows large deposits of high grade ore. The property was owned jointly by Colonel A. E. Buck, the present United States Minister to Japan amid O. O. Ful ler, clerk of the United' States court at Atlanta. PRICE FIVE CENTS REPUBLICAN C 0N T ' .^,o Hanna Issues a Call, tV .g Philad elphia, the Date Ju.iO 19th. Washington, Dec. 20. —Chairman Hanna tonight issued a call for the next Republican National Convention to be held in Philadelphia, June 10th, 1900, for the purpose of nominating candi dates for President and Yice-l'resident. The call provides for the usual represen tation of double the Senatorial and Con gressional delegations from each State and of two delegates each from the Territories, Alaska and the District or Columbia. The Territories are advised, however, to elect six delegates and Alaska four, and the admission of such additional delegates to the convention is recommended. Senator Morgan’s Amendment. Washington, Dec. 20.—Following is the full text of the substitute for Senator Bacon’s amendment which was offered in the Senate today by Senator Morgan: “That in pursuance of section 4, article 4 of the Constitution, the United States will guarantee to the people of Porto Rico, and the Pacific Islands and all other States and peoples within its sovereign jurisdiction and control a re publican form of government and will protect them against invasion.” Woman Burned to Death. Macon, Ga., Dec. 20. —Miss Lain Ste vens, aged 32, a member of a well known family, was burned to death today. She was in a room by herself at her resi dence on Hawthorne street when m some manner unknown her clothes caught fire. Her screams attracted help, but when it arrived she was in a mass of flames and had been so se riously burned that death resulted with in a few hours. She was unable to ex plain how the accident occurred. WELCOMEJO WOOD His RecepiioFi by Cubans Without a Parallel. Lccal Papers Say He : s the Most Acceptable Man Who Could Have Been Appointed to the Governor Ge er.dship, Havana. Dec. 20.—Major General I » —.. „ art—- ' Leonard Wood, the new Governor Gen oral, arrived here at daybreak today on the steamer Mexico which left New Tork for this port December 16th. The steamer was gaily decorated with flags. From Cabanas Fortress a major gener al’s salute of 13 guns was fired and the Cubans from the Punta fired a governor general’s salute of 21 guns by the explo sion of petards. The welcome given Gen. Wood was, according to all the old residents, with out paraJel in the history of the island. The local papers devote considerable space to the reception, declaring that General Wood is the most acceptable man who could have been appointed to bring Cula out of her difficulties into a quiet habor. Stonewall Jackson’s Last Dispatch. Baltimore, Md„ Dec. 20. —Mr. A. B. Morrison, of Leesburg, Va., has left at the Mercantile Trust Company for safe keeping the last dispatch written by General Stonewall Jackson. The dis patch was directed to General Lee, and was written at 3 o'clock on the afi r noon of May 2nd, 1863. General .Tack '••on was killed about 7 o’clock the same day. The dispatch was intrusted to Mr. Morrison for delivery, but never reached its destination, as the bearer was wound ed in his efforts to get through the lints and was unable to proceed or to turn the dispatch over to another courier. Mr, Morrison has since kept the paper, which he prizes highly as being, perhaps, the last action of the famous Confederate general. The dispatch read ns follows: “Near Six Miles West. “'ChaucelLorsville, 3 p. m., May 2d, 1863. “General: The enemy hais made a stand at Chancellors, which is about 2 miles from Chaiicellorsvillo. 1 hope so soon as practicable to attack. I trust that an over kind Providence will bless us with success. “Respectfully, (Signed.) “T. J. JACKSON. “Lieut. Gen. “To General Robert B. Lee. “P. S. —The leading division is up and next two appear to be well closed. “T. J. J.” Favorable Report on the Treaties. Washington, Dec. 20.—The Senate Coramitre on Foreign Relations today authorized a favorable report upon the two treaties negotiated with Great Brit ain and Germany for the dissolution of the tripartite agreement for the control of the Samoan Islands. Splenetic Fever Quarantine. Washington, Dec, 20.—The Secretary of Agriculture today issued the annual order effective January Ist next, estab lishing a Federal quarantine against splenetic or Southern fever among cattle. To Consider Contests. Washington, Dec. 0. —Elections Com mittee Number One of the House held its first meeting today and arranged to begin the consideration of contested elec tion cases soon after the holidays.