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VOL. LI. NO., 104.
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CRQKER RESIGNS THE
LEADERSHIP Os
TAMMANY
Lewis Nixon is Chosen by
the Braves as H|is
Successor.
THIS AT CROKER’S DESIRE
I Believe That He Will Restore Con
fidence in the Organiza
tion.
SO DECLARES THE RETIRING SACHEM
He Asks the Organization to Give Mr. Nixon its
Loyal Support, Declares That Through
Principles,' Not Patronage
Tammany Will Triumph
*By the Associated Press.)
New York, Jan. 11.—Richard Croker
announced his retirement from the formal
Readership of Tammany Hall this after
noon. The announcement was made at
the meeting of the Executive Commit
tee at which the plan of organization for
the year 1902 was agreed upon. Lewis
Nixon was chosen as Mr. Croker’s suc
cessor as the chairman of the Finance
Committee. This position, °7 long usage,
carries with it the leadership of the or
ganization.
In announcing the name of Mr. Nixon
for the chairmanshi of the Finance com
mittee, George M. Hoesen, president of
v thc General Committee, said that the
step was taken at the desire of Mr. Cro
k Mr: Orpkcr, however, did not
express himself until all the business be
lore the meeting had been transacted,
when ho arose and addressed the chair.
There was a distinct rustic of expect
ancy in the crowded room as he did so.
He spoke in his habitual quiet manner
but such a stillness prevailed that every
word he uttered was clearly heard by all.
His tone was a conversational one, but
ihe re was something like a tremor in his
voice and he walked back and forth
across the room in away not familiar
to those who have often heard him
apeak
In the beginning ho said that the ap
pointment of Mr. Nixon to the chairman
ship of the Finance Committee had hia
full approval and he hoped that Mr. Nix
on would receive the same consideration
and good will which had been extended
to himself. lie added:
"I know the young man well and I be
lieve that he will restore confidence Ift
the organization and bring back to its
support the army of Democrats that we
lost at the last election. I hope that you
will give him the same confidence that I
have enjoyed. I am continually receiving
Utters front young men anxious to join
tl is organization who do not know how
to Join. And I hope that means will bn
found to bring more young men in. The
ltcple who left us for reasons of their
own ran never build an organization up
against yours upon patronage received
from the Republican party. I think it ts
jour duty to strengthen yourselves and
to stand on principles, not on patronage.
You know this organization generally
polls the largest vote when it has no
patronage I have been in the organiza
tion thirty-five years and during that pe
riod it has polled a larger vote propor
tionately in years when it had no pat
loiMge. So vou need never fear the ef
lorts oi men who leave us because they
wish to get positions. It is neglect of
j ourselves and disturst of your leaders
which will hurt you. If you conduct this
organization honestly and comply with
tin- laws, you can't be beat at any time.
“In conclusion 1 want to ask you again
to have the same confidence in Mr. Nix
on that you have had in me and I have
in doubt of your success.”
Mr. Nixon, the now leader, rose as soon
in Mr. Croker had sat down and very
criefly thanked the Committee for the
honor done him. He ascii:
"l need not say that great honor was
entirely unexpected and absolutely un
sought by me. It was with sincere regret
that I learned that Mr. Croker bad de
termined to retire. I was willing to re
moin in the ranks. But I will not accept
an executive position and be a mere
tigure-head. I am not so presumptuous
as one to imagine that 1 can control
in i-.1l things. But I can say that while I
may not always have your support I
shall have it if I keep this position. I
promise to apply every effort and ray
utmost strength to hold up this orguuiza
t .on.”
\ vote of thanks tc Mr. Croker for
service to the organization was voted
the committee.
Mr. Nixon announced that he won IT re
tain Thomas P. Smith. Mr. Croker’s sce
ibtary, for a number of years, for his
secretary.
NIXON \ VIRGINIAN.
Lewis Nixon, the new Tammany leader,
was born in Leesburg. Va.. Aril 7, 1861.
and received his early education in the
schools of that town. In 1878 he was ap
pointod a midshipman and in 1882 lm
graduated from the United States Naval
Academy at the head ts his class. He wa s
sent by the Navy Department to the Roy
al Naval College. Greenwich, England,
and in 1.881 he was transferred to the
construction corps of tho navy, in 1890
ho designed the battleships Oregon. In
diana and Massachusetts, and then re
signed from tho navy to become Superin
tendent of Construction of the Cramps
shipyards, Philadelphia. In 189. r > he left
there and on his own account started
the Crescent Ship Yard at Elizabethport,
N. J.. where he has built one hundred
vessels in six years, among others tlje
torpojlo boat Holland and the monitor
Florida. In 1898 he was appointed presi
dent of the East River Bridge Commis
sioner by Mayor VanWyck.
ENGINEER OUT UNDER BAIL.
Investigation Into New York Central Tnnnel
Disaster to be Resumed.
(By the Associated Press.)
New York, Jan. 11.—Engineer John M.
Wisker. who was arrested after Wed
nesday’s accident on the New York Cen
tral tunnel, was said today to bujn bet
ter mental and physical condition than
he had been at any time since the wreck-
The news that bail would be accepted
and that he probably would bo able to
leave the Tombs today cheered him very
much.
C. C. Paulding, of the law department
of the New York Central, and a nephew
of Senator Depew. called at the coro
ner's office and expressed his desire to
go bail for Wisker- The coroner said
last night that he would accept bail
from the New York Central Mr. Pauld
ing said it was the interior of the rail
road company to give Wisker a life po
sition in the yards, and that he would
enter upon his new duties as soon as
the coroner released him.
Later in the clay Wisker was released
under SIO,OOO bonds, furnished by a
Surety Company at the office of the New
York Central and Hudson River Rail
road Company.
District Attorney Jerome, an assistant,
and Railroad Commissioner Baker and
Cole had a consultation today. At its
close the district atttorney said that on
Tuesday next the examination of wit
nesses would be resumed. At that time,
he said, some further information
might be made public.
A MOB'S QUIET WORK
Jim Mays, a Negro Charged
With Assault, Lynched
in Kentucky.
By the Associated Press.)
Springfield, Ky., Jan. 11.—Jim Mays, a
negro, charged with assaulting Loula
Jeans, the daughter of Joseph Jeans, one
of the most prominent farmers in the
county, near Simmstown, six miles from
here, was taken from jail by a mol) early
today and hanged, to a tree in the High
school yard. The mob came into town
quietly and after arousing Jailer Ca<t
lett, demanded the to the jail. Their
demand was refused, however, and they
immediately began tc hammer the looks
on the jail doors. In a few moments
they effected an entrance and found Mays
cowering in his cell, bevging the othe,
prisoners to protect him.
The leaders of the mob took charge
of thq negro and telling the jailer to
watch the rest of the prisoners, dragged
Mays to the hjgh school yard, where he
was speedily strung up to a tree.
The mob’s work was quietly done and
but few words were spoken by the leaders
while they ere at ihe jail. Citizens knew
nothing of the lynching until Mays' body
was found swinging from the tree this
morning. It is not known in what direc
tion the mob departed and none of the
jnembe rs is known to tho officials. The
negro's body was cut down and an inquest
held by the coroner.
The negro v.as arrested and brought
here Wednesday. It was charged that
the assault was committed while Miss
Jeans was returning home from a neigh
bors. She fought stubbornly and hot
screams brought two of her brothers so
her rescue.
They pursued Mays and succeeded in
capturing him after a long chase. The
brothers beat the negro severely and were
only prevented *from killing him by tho
arrival of some farmers who turned the
negro over to a constable.
President Pidcock at Death’s Door,
(By the Associated Press.)
New York. Jan 11.—John F. Pidcock.
President of the Georgia Northern Rail
road. who underwent a surgical operation
at White House. N. J.. about three
months asm. was very weak today and his
physicians said death was expected any
moment. •Complication*', one of which
was dropsy, folioAed the surgical opera
tion and hope of recovery was abandoned
several weeks ago. Mr. Pidcock was mar
ried or. the day the operation was per
fc-rmed.
No ‘McKinley Day” Proclamation.
(By the Associated Press.)
Atlanta, Ga.. Jan. 11. —A proclamation
calling for a "McKinley Day,” will not
be issued by Governor Candler because
until r thi laws of the State !)<■ is not
authorized to issue such u proclamation.
He will, however, through the press of
the State, urge th< people to observe
January 29, a.i McKinley's birthday, as
a memorial day.
4 loving Cup For Schley.
tßy the Associated Press.)
Knoxville. Teuu.. Jan. 11. —It has been
tli decide.l to present Admiral Schley a
handsome gold and silver loving cup on
the occasion of his visit here February
5 and 6.
RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA. SUNDAY MORNING. JANUARY 12. 1902.
FACTS ABOUT THE
PANAMA COMPANY
Lampre Appears Before Sen
ate Committee,
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Representatives of the Press Excluded
from the Meeting.
THE COMPANY CAN GiVE A GOOD TITLE
The Fact Developed That the Panama Com
pany’s Lease of the Property from the
Colombian Government is for
Ninety-nine Years.
(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, Jan. 11. —M. Edoudard
Lampre. representing the Panama Canal
Company, appeared before the Senate
Committee on Inter-Oceanic Canals to
day in obedience to the summons of that
committee to testify concerning the af
fairs of his company and its proffer to
sell its property and franchises to the
United States. M. Jules Bocufve of the
French Embassy, also was present at Ihe
hearing. The meeting was held behind
dosed doors. representatives of the
press being excluded.
M. Lampre was questioned at great
length by the members of the committee.
He said that his mission to the United
States had been to ascertain to whom the
proposition for the sale of the Panama
property should be made. Having in
formed himself upon this point he had
conferred with Admiral Vi alker, chair
man of the Isthmian Canal Commission,
as to the torin of the offer. He then had
cabled to his principals, the result being
that the offer to sell for $40,000.0*0 had
been made directly from Paris and not b>V
him. He said, however, that it was Ills
understanding that the proposal included
both the franchises and the property of
the Panama Company, but not the money
in its Treasury, of which tlmre is about
16,000,000 francs.
M. Lampre was questioned especially
concerning the title of the present Pana
ma Company, several members of the
committee expressing doubt as to
whether those now claiming ownership
had secured unquestionable title. He
replied that they had made their pur
chase through the liquidator of the old
company, and that the transfer was
regular. In response to other questions,
he said that in ease the transactions
should be consummated the money would
be distributed among the members of the
original company, and those of the pres
ent organization bt arbitration. He said j
tliaj the proffer or his company had been
made in good faith, and that the company
was able to “deliver the goods."
In response to inquiries, M. Lampre
contended that the new company had a
perfect right to sell the property, and
that to do so would not infringe upon
the rights of any one.
Senator Morgan asked what the corpor
ation had been organized for. and th“
witness replied that the purpose was *o
'build a canal. The Senator then a-ked
whether an attempt to sell the canal
was not a proceeding in bad faith. M.
I.amprc maintained that it was not. lie
also said that the American Panama
Ci nal Company had been organized in
New Jersey for the purpose of disposing
of the property in this country if possl
‘ As a matter of fact," said Mr. Morgan,
“you appear to have had the canal on
til*' bargain counter ever since the com
pany was organized?”
The witness protested to the contrary.
The fact was developed at the hearing
that the bonded indebtedness of the old
company was 800,000,000 francs, and also
that since the new company had come
into control it had paid 12,000,00“ italics
tc the Colombian Government for con
cessions. It was also shown that the
lease from that Government was for IK)
years, and that at the end of that time
the property would revert to Colombia.
iM. Boeufve was asked only whether
ihe proposition to sell the canal for
$40,060,000 had been made with the ;,u
--jjioriiy of the French Government. He
nq lied in the negative, saying that that
Government had no connection whatever
with the transaction.
FALLS WITH EUCLID AVENUE
The People’s Bank of Painsvifte Closes Its
Doors.
(By the Associated Press.)
Paltiesville, Ohio, Jan. 11.—The Peo
ple’s Bank of this city* closed its doors
to lay on aeount of the suspension of
the Euclid Avenue Trust and Savings
Company, cf Cleveland. Dr. H. C.
Brainard is vice-president, and C. H-
Stewart a director of the local bank. A
big run was expected on the bank this
morning, which it was thought would
be imnossibk to meet. The assignment
was made to Harley Burner, vice-presi
dent of the Pioneer Trust Company*, of
this city. No statement Y>f assets and
liabilities has yet been made.
A statement issued by tho bank Oc
tober 1 last showed its total resources
to be $230,640; capital stock paid in $50,-
000; individual deposits $173,640. undivid
ed profits $7,000-
GwO- Grant, one of the directors of the
bank made flic following statement to
day:
"There is no reason why the bank
should not pay every dollar. This bank
was run independent of the Cleveland
Bank and its securities are independent.
It is impossible to realize quickly on
securities on account of close connec
tions, but we have less than SSOO wit- the
Cleveland bank."
THE ELECTION OF NIXON
Tammany is in Touch With Best Traditions of
the Tarty. Bay 3 Mr Daniels
The following telegram addressed to
the editor-in-chief of the News and Ob
server was received in this office la * t
night:
New York, Jan. 11.
Josephus Daniels. Raleigh. N. C.
Richard Croker has resigned the leader
ship of Tammany Hall. Lewis Nixon
succeeds. Please wire World at our ex- j
,pease briefly your opinion of effect of
this announcement on National Demo
cratic polities and influence of Croker
and Tammany Hall in the past.
THE WORLD.
Mr. Daniels replied as follows:
The World, New York.
The election of Mr. Nixon as the lead
er of the ancient Tammany Democracy
gives assurance lhat the Democracy of
New York ig in touch with the best tradi
tions and hopes of the party. Ills practical
education, his successful business ca
reer, his civic virtue and his integrity
are guarantee that Tammany stands for |
the clean and honest government which
characterizes the Democratic orsaniza
tion of this and other Democratic States.
JOSEPHUS DANIELS,
National Committeeman North Carolina.
Bryan Boston’s Guest.
(By the Associated Press.)
Boston, Jan. 11.—William Jennings
Bryan was the guest of the City of Bos
ton today. Mayor Collins gave a lunch- I
eon in his honor- Many prominent
politicians and business men were pres
ent.
A WOMANJIHAGED
Her Throat Cut From Ear to
Ear by a Negro Who
Escapes
(By the Associated Press.)
Lynchburg. Ya., Jan. 11.—Mrs- Ralph
Webber, wife of the Superintendent of
one of the departments at the cotton
mill, was outraged and her throat cul
by an .unknown negro this morning.
The crime was committed shortly after
7 o'clock, before it was daylight, at her
home on Monroe Street, and after her
husband had cone to the mill.
Her throat was cut almost from car
to car, but it is thought she will recover*
j Her bonds were also badly lacerated by
the knife.
A reward of SSOO has been offered by
the city and this will bo increased by
private subscription. No clue has as
yet been found as to the criminals
whereabouts.
Will Not go to the Coronation.
(By the Associated Press)
Berlin. Jan. 11. —Following close after
the snub administered to Great Britain
on the subject of the Prince of Wales,
earlier in the week (when the semi-offi
cial North German Gazette denied that
Emperor William had urged the Prince
cf Wales to visit Berlin on the occasion
of His Majesty's Hrthday celebration,
I cinting out that the Prince had been in
vited at the request of King Edward) the
North German Gazrtte today pointedly
denied that Emperor William will attend
cither the memorial service in honor of
the late Queen Victoria or the coronation
of King Edward. The paper says the
statements in the English papers on the
subject arc untrye. Regarding the eoro
r.ntion the North German Gazette points
out that it is not in accordance with
traditional international usage for sov
ereigns to attend the coronation festiv,
ties of foreign monarebs.
Government of Counties.
(By the Associated Press.)
Richmond, Va., Jan. 11.—The Constitu
tional Convention today completed final
consideration of the article with reference
to the organization and government of
counties and referred it to the Commit
tee on Final Revision and Adjustment.
The body, at 12 35 p. m. adjourned untjl
noon of Monday.
There was no feature during the ses
sion. unless it was the adoption of an
amendment which practically kills the
one adopted yesterday in relation to the
election of commissioners of the revenue,
by providing that said officers shall l)c in
eligible for re-election. This Imres the
section practically ns it came from the
Committee of the Whole.
Bryan at Cambridge.
(By the Associated Press.)
• "am bridge. Mass-. Jan. 11. —Both Dem
ocratic and non-partisan citizens throng
ed City Hall this afternoon to welcome
William Jennings Bryan. The Nebras
kan, held a public reception there with
the Democratic mayor, John H. 11. Me-
Nameo. by his side. Members of the
city council lirst shook hands with Mr.
Bryan and then the public. At the con
clusion of the ceremonies Mr. Bryan
was driven to the home of Mayor Mc-
Namcc, to be the mayor's guest at din
ner,
TURPENTINE AND
ROSIN INDUSTRY
Increase of 192 Per Cent in
Capital Invested,
FACTS SHOWN BY CENSUS
Value of Products Has Swollen 152
Per Cent.
REPORTS FROM $1,503 ESTABLISHMENTS
In These is Invested a Total Capital of sll,-
847,495 The Value of the Products
is Returned at s2o,*
344,880.
(By the Associated Press.)
Washington. D- C.. Jan. 11—An in
crease of almost 192 per cent in the capi
tal invested in the turpentine and rosin
i industry and of 152 per cent in the value
of the products therefrom is shown in
tho census report issued today on the
manufacture of those products in the
United States. The report shows a total
capital of $11,817,495 In the 1,503 estab
lishments reporting for the country.
This sum represents the value of land,
buildings, machinery, tools and imple
ments and the live capital utilized, but
, does not include the capital stock of
| any of the manufacturing eori>orations
j engaged in this industry- The value of
the products is returned at $20,344,880,
to produce which involved an outlay of
$778,694 for salaries of officials, clerks,
etc., $8,393,483 for wages.; $476,171 for
' miscellaneous expenses including rent,
taxes, etc., and $6,186,492 for material
used, mill supplies, freight and fuel.
The total product of the spirit of tur
pentine in the United States during the
year 1900, was 754,670 barrels, of which
461,227 were received at the principal
ports for distribution, leaving 29*3,443
barrels as the amount shipped direct
from the distillers to internal points of
consumption. The total value of tur
pentine and rosin products consists of
$D 960,235, the value of 754,670 barrels of
spirits of turpentine; $5,129,268, the value
1 of 2,563,087 barrels of rosin and $255,385
J the value of miscellaneous products,
such as tar pitch, rosin oil, charcoal, re
fined tar. ete.
From the distillation of the 4,033,161
barrels of crude turpentine by the 1,503
establishments reporting there resulted
24 per cent of spirits of turpentine; 55
of ror-in and 21 per cent of other pro
ducts. The consumption of spirits of
turpentine in the United States is 20,-
397,588 gallons or 53 per cent of the quan
tity manufactured: and of rosin 193,969
barrels of 7.6 per cent. The amount of
crude turpentine (barrels) gathered and
total value by States follows:
Alabama 373,005 $2,033,705
' Florida . 1.212,935 6,469,605
Georgia 1,515,569 8,110,468
Louisiana 20,299.115 115, :1 24
Mississippi 359,529 1,772,435
North Carolina .. 361,729 1,055,685
South Carolina ... 190,095 787,656
YOUNG WIFE CRUSHED BY TREE
Two Little Boys Are Bitten by a Dog Witt
the Rabies.
(Special to News and Observer.)
Winston-Salem, N. C., Jan. 11- —Mrs.
Bahnson Dunn, who was married in No
vember. was killed yesterday near
Rpekford by a tree. The wife with her
husband was sitting near a tree which
had just been cut down, the butt end
resting on the stump. The limbs
way, throwing the bory of the tree off
the stump on the Noting wife, crushing
her to death. The husband also sustain
ed painful injuries-
Rev. S. W- Brown, of Sparta. Alle
ghany county, arrived here this evening
with his son and a son of Mr. W. I.
Harp to consult a physician. The two
boys, who are small, were bitten yester
day by a mad dog. Rev- Mr. Brown ex
pects to take the boys to Baltimore to
receive the pasteur treatment. He says
the dob which attacked them bit sev
eral cattle before it was killed.
BCHLEY HOLDS A LEVEE
He Receives the People Who Crowd Upon His
Steps at the City Hall
(By the Associated Press.)
Savannah, Ga.. Jan. 11. —Rear Admiral
Schley held a levee in the city hall this
afternoon for over an hour, beginning
at 1:30. He was escorted to the building
by Mayor Myers and a delegation of
aldermen and was accompanied by Mrs.
Schley and General and Mrs. William
W. Gordon, at whose residence he and
Mr.-. Schley are visiting. Bull street.
1 from General Gordon's residence to the
City Hall, was lined with people, and as
the carriages bowled along the wave of
cheering kept pace with the vehicles.
Nearly every store along the route show
ed a United States flag. At the City
Hall, which was covered with bunting,
. a squad of mounted policemen had diffi
culty in holding the cro'.qrl back. The
Admiral, looking the picture of health,
bowed and smiled in response to the
demonstrations along the route.
The reception was held in the council
chamber of the City Hall, which had
been handsomely decorated for the occa
sion with flags.
A Hue was formed and the multitude
to "VK CUNTS.
pressed in to greet the Admiral and as
sure him of their respect and esteem.
Workingmen as well as bankers, mer
chants and professional men. were In
the line. There were several thousand
women, too: some in silks, and some in
ihe dress of the poorer classes. To each
the Admiral gave a hearty handshake.
During the noon hour the streets around
the city hall were packed, and when the
Admiral came out he found the crowd
as large and enthusiastic as when ho went
in. Many of the people gathered at
General Gordon's residence and cheered
the Admiral as he went up the steps and
entered the door.
PRINCE HENRY COME TO SEE
THE KAIBER’B YACHT LAUNCHED
Tho German Emperor Thanks tha Preiident
For Giving Permission to Mim Roosevelt
to Christen the Yacht
(By the Associated Press.)
Berlin, Jan. 11.—Emperor William's
yacht Hohonzollern will go to New York
to participate in the launching of His
Majesty's new yacht. Prince Henry of
Prussia, will also be present at the cere
mony, as representative of Emperor
William.
In connection with the proposed trip
of the Hohenzollern to New York. Em
peror William telegraphed as follows,
in English, to President Roosevelt:
“I‘am most gratified by your kind per
mission for Miss Roosevelt s performing
the christening ceremony of ray yacht.
It gives me great pleasure to announce
to you that I have ordered niy yacht.
Hohenzollern, to cross over and be pres
ent at the ceremony. My brother, Ad
miral Prince Henry of Prussia, will ap
pear as my representative and will be
able to express to yoj by sincere feelings
and friendship for the United States and
their illustrious head.
(Signed.) "WILLIAM R. L."
President Roosevelt replied as follows,
in German:
“Your Majesty's intention to send over
vour yacht Hphenzollern, to attend the
christening by my daughter of your new
yacht is the source of great pleasure and
satisfaction to me. I can assure you a
hearty welcome for your brother. Ad
miral Prince Henry, to whom I shall
personally express my sincere feelings of
esteem for your Majesty, as j well as ray
best wishes for the welfare of the Ger
man people.
(Signed.)
’TtTfcDDORE ROOSEVELT. '*
SENT A CARD TO ROOSEVELT.
Lieutenant Starke Arretted For Mailing Ob
scene Literature. He Denies It.
(By the Associated Press.)
Richmond, Va., Jan. 11.—Lieutenant
John IV. Starke of Company B. 70th Vir
ginia regiment, was arrested today by
Deputy L'nited States Marshal Bendlt on
the charge of sending obscene literature
through the mails.
The arrest grows out of an insulting
advertisement card mailed from Rich
mond about a month ago to President
Roosevelt. The charge was brought
against Starke by Postoftioe Inspector
Bulls, who has been working up the case.
Starke was bailed by United States Com
missioner Henry Flegeuheimer for his
appearance on Tuesday.
Lieutenant Starke has been prominent
ly before the community on several form
er occasions. At the beginning of the
Cuban excitement he attempted to organ
ize a filibustering expedition. He volun
teered on the pecond call for troops for
the Spanish war and went to the camp at
Tampa, where he remained until mus
tered out. More recently lie has made
attempts to organize a force to aid the
Boers. He denies having mailed the oU«
jectionable matter.
EQUAL PRIVILEGES FOR ALL
RootOppa«»s Reciprocity Between the United
States and the Philippines
(By the Associated Press.)
Washington. Jan. 11.—There is author
ity for the statement that Secretary Root
is strongly opposed to commercial reci
procity between the United States and
the Philippines on the general ground
that any such arrangement would be de
structive of the “open door" policy of this
government in the east. It is argued that
the United States only secured the open
door in China after patient and assiduous
diplomatic negotiations with other for
eign governments concerned and that now
to deny to other governments the same
trade facilities with the Philippines en
oyed by the United States would result
in closing the principal markets in China
to the United States. Speaking on this
subject to day a Cabinet officer said tnat
the only way the United States could ex
pect to be treated the same as Russia,
France, Germany and Great Britain in
ihe Chinese provinces now in the virtual
possessions of these governments, would
be by granting the countries named equal
privileges and facilities, with the United
Stales for trade with the Philippines. The
above statements represent the position
of Secretary Root on the general‘ques
tion cf trade relations with the Philip
pines and the conclusion is that Presi
dent RooscvcAi holds similar views.
lire in Hold Extinguii hed.
(By the Associated Preps.)
Baltimore. Jan. 11.—The Merchants &
Miners' steamer Juanita, which sailed for
Boston last night, returned to her dock
this morning with the cargo in her for
ward hold on fire. After several hours
of hard work during which the compart
ment was completely flooded by the fire
department, the lire was extinguished.
No estimate of the damage has # been
made.
Norfolk Peanut Markut.
Norfolk’, Va., Jan. 11.—Peanuts, dull: old
stock and machine, 2 i ,i@2 , / i s ; new, fancy,
" 1-8; strictly prime, 3; prime, 3%i Span
ish, 77'-.