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The Weather Today : j OMIOL?NA J RAIN. The News and Observer. VOL. LIII. NO. 81. [LosdH© ®OO [FS©cplbDd ©®[P(o)DDonsi [PajpoD 0 © on GB®ftOD [Ro®to§ HMDS OFF OUR SHIPS, SMS StCRETARY HAY. A Formal Declaration of War Only CanTurnThem Back. SHELLING THE FORTRESS An Ancient Fortification Guaiding Puerto Ca bjllo Knocked to Pit css by British and „ German Bombs-Avenging Insult to British Flag. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Dec. 15.—Minister Bowen has confirmed the press reports to the effect that the guns of the allied fleets, which bombarded Puerto Cabello Satur day. were directed entirely at the forti fications and not at the town. as it was, this statement relieves the affair of the first suspicion that it constituted a violation of Inter national law, in the fact that twenty four hours’ notice* was not served of the bombardment. The requirement as to notice applies to unfortified or fortified tow ns where the fire must be directed upon the inhabitants, and this was not the case at Puerto Cabello, so that while* the officials here regret that the firing took piace they have as yet no cause to protest. But it is now probable that the United States will break its attitude of inactivity in the event that an attempt is made to enforce the “peaceful blockade” toward an American ship. When the allies were considering ways and means of bringing Venezuela to terms and a blockade of fhis character had been decided upon, the German government informed the United States that when the blockade was established it would turn back all shipping, though no effort would be made to seize the ships. The United States government made no response to this statement at the time last year), not feeling called upon to do so before the presentation of an actual case. But now that; the blockade is sought to be established. Secretary Hay has informed the German government that American ships should not be inter fered with in their trading, except the inhibition applies to all shipping; and, further, the note intimates a disapproval of any stoppage at all. t is within the legal right of the allies to close these ports, but probably this can be accomplished without protest on our part only after a formal declaration of war. The hope is growing here that such a declaration can, after all, be avoided owing to the energy with which Mr. Bowen has acted. It has developed that the reason for the delak in the con sideration of President Castro's proposal to arbitrate the dispute with Great Britain and Germany was the absence from London of Lord Lansdowne, the British Minister for Foreign Affairs. It appears that this proposition had more than a perfunctory endorsement by the United States government. Mr. Bowen having asked permission to endeavor to settle the matter by arbitration, Secre tary Hay not only promptly accorded the permissionr*but went to the length of himself dispatching the proposal, which, up to that point, had been rather vague and informal to the British and German governments. Secretary Hay was in conference at the White House for a short time with the President today regarding Venezue lan affairs. Senator Cullom and Repre sentative Hitt, the heads of the two com mittees on affairs of Congress, also saw the President, but it \*as stated that little attention was given to Venezuela. Among Senators and Representatives who have discussed the Venezuelan mat ter with President Roosevelt, the situa tion is regarded as serious, but it is not generally believed to be likely that the United States will become involved in the controversy. WITH EYES ON UNCLE SAM. The Venezuelan Officials Seem at the End of Their Hope. (By the Associated Press.) Caracas, Venezuela, Dec. 15.—Inaction reigns in government circles here. The officials do not know what to do and are depending entirely upon the United States to assist them. A movement is on foot here, headed by prominent doctors and lawyers, to re quest President Castro to resign and to ask Vice-President Ramon Ayala to as sume the presidency and form a cabinet without party tendencies. It is also pro posed to summon Congress to appoint a temporary president and arrange the questions in dispute in a manner satis factory to all concerned. The Venezuelan government announces that Great Britain has re-opened the nav igation of the Orinoco river. Two war ships will patrol the mouths of the river and the river itself. This measure ap plies only to foreign ships. Vessels flying Venezuelan flag are excluded. The government reports that the Ger man cruiser Panther is going to Mara dSibo to destroy the forts there. Minister Bowen, at the request of the Dutch minister, Dr. van Leyden, who is 1 sick at Curacoa, has taken charge of Dutch interests here. The leading merchants at La Guaira arrived here last night, abandoning that port owing to fear that it will be shelled today. The German cruiser Vineta is going to visit Marguerita, an island in the Carib bean sea, belonging to Venezuela, thirty miles north of Cumana. At 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon sev eral large explosions alarmed the city of Porto Cabello. On investigation it was found that British marines had blown up the subterranean prison-cells of Castle Libertador with dynamite. They also burned all the wooden buildings sur rounding the castle and carried away everything that could be transported. The Venezuelan government warship Miranda escaped the vigilance of the German cruisers Palke and Panther, which were searching for her, and arrived at Mara caibo yesterday. THE FORT BOMBARDED. The Shelling of Puerto Cabello Follows an In sult to the British Flag. (By the Associated Press.) Puerto Cabello, Dec. 14.—The British cruiser Charybdis and the German cruiser Vineta have bombarded the fortress here. They quickly silenced it. The Charybdis and the Vineta arrived here this morning. Tho captain of the English merchant steamer Topaz, which was seized by the mob last Wednesday, visited the English commodore on board the Topaz. The populace were greatly agitated and raised the cry, “To arms!” but no incident oc curred. The commodore then sent a de mand to the authorities for immediate satisfaction for having pulled down the British flag from the Topaz and advised the government that if satisfaction was not forthcoming in two hours, the fort ress and the custom house would be bombarded. The authorities, on the re ceipt of this demand, sent a message to President Castro asking for instructions. At 5 o’clock the Charybdis and Vineta opened fire on the fortress and the cus tom house. The fort replied, but was soon silenced. No damage was done to the town. The United States consul went on board the two cruisers and was in formed by their commanders that they | had come to this port in search of the j Venezuelan warships. , The bombardment lasted for 45 min- I utes. The fortress is composed of Fort | Solano and the Castle Libertador. Af i ter the firing ceased, the Charybdis sent marines to occupy the castle. The fortress was aimost completely demolished. It is probable that only a few persons ware injured by the shelling. The commander of Castle Libertador has been iaken pris oner. The cruisers are still here. To be Used Against Venezuela. (By he Associated Press.) Berlin, Dec. 15. —Lieutenant Commander Teurk, first officer of the German cruiser Gazelle, has taken command of the cap tured Venezuelan gunboat Restaurador, which is now flying the German flag. So soon as the Restaurador has completed her equipment at Port-of-Spain, Island of Trinidad, she will be utilized in the German operations against Venezuela. Comment Among Senators. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Dec. 15.—The situation in Venezuela is causing considerable com ment among Senators, and there are in dications that a resolution of inquiry may be introduced at an early day. This proceeding wculd in ail probability have been instituted today, but for the fact, /that assurances were received from the State Department that the Department’s information is quite meagre. If the question comes up it probably will be dealt with in executive session. ECUADOR BEGINS 10 OROWL. Her President Asked to Protest Against Brit ish Germm Action. (By the Associated Press.) Guayaquil, Ecuador, December 15.—A patriotic demonstration took place here last night. A large number of people who had attended a meeting went to the Venezuelan and to all the other South American consulates shouting: “Long live Castro,” “Long live Venezuela,” and “Long live the South American Coun tries." The participants in the demonstration adopted a resolution asking President Plaza to protest officially against the ac tion of the allied powers. Italy Will Take a Hand (By the Associated Press.) Eerlin, Dec. 15. —The Foreign Office in formed the Associated Press today that Italy will participate in the blockade by agreement with the allies, and that a portion of the coast will be assigned to the Italian ships. The proceedings against Venezuela thus become in every respect tripartite. Berlin Thinks the Proposal too Late. (By the Associated Press.) Berlin, Dec. I.—ln official quarters here it is said that the Venezuelan ves- ' sols sunk off La Guaira were old and worthless revenue cutters and unfit to go to sea and that the other ships cap tured have been sent to a certain West Indian port to be refitted for use during the blockade. The destruction of the Venezuelan craft, it is added, was neces sary in order to prevent them from fall ing into the hands of the Venezuelans as the German vessels had to leave La Guaira. Venezuelan’s proposition through Min ister Bowen to submit the questions in dispute to arbitration has now been re- i eeived here. The Foreign Office savs this will not delay Germany’s and Great Brit (Continued on Page Five.) RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA. TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 16. 1902. soon DAKOiA soil All Depositions in. No Day Yet Fixed for the Hearing. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, D. C., Dec, 15.—1 n the ease of the State of South Dakota versus the State of North Carolina, which holds a place “original” docket of the United States Supreme Court, the statement was made today in that court that all the de positions had been taken and the court was asl'_ed to fix a day for hearing the case. The Chief Justice replied that the application would have consideration and said that in the meantime the testimony could be filed. The case Involves (he va lidity of a railroad bond which was guar anteed by North Carolina and which has been acquired by the school fund of South Dakota. LIVES GIVEN TO MOLOCK OF GREED. Little Girls Testify Before the Arbitrators-*- Indignation is Aroused. (By the Associated Press.) Scranton, Pa., Dec. 15. —The mine work ers. after occupying nineteen days in presenting about 160 witness, closed their case before the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission, late this afternoon, excepting that they will call one impor tant witness tomorrow morning. The af ternoon session was one of the most im portant sittings the commission lias yet held, because the question of whether the close relationship of the coal-carry ing railroads with the mining companies shall figure in the commission’s effort to adjust the controversy, came squarely before the arbitrators. The decision of the commission, if Chairman Gray’s re marks can be so called, was briefly this: That the commission, in a general way, is averse to widening the scope of the investigation beyond the terms of the submissions of the miners and the opera tors; that in carrying on the investiga tion it assumes the coal companies can afford to pay fair wages, and that if a business cannot pay fair wages the em ployer ought to get cut of it. The mine workers depended a great deal cn the evidence they had to present to show that the coal-carrying railroads control the coal companies, and that the railroads charge exorbitant and discrim inating freight rates, thus greatly de creasing the revenue of the mining pror erties. The miners wanted tot present this evidence in documentary form, but as objection was made to it and sustained by the commission with the above rulings, the matter was not pressed. Several litle girl,s employed in silk mills were called to the witness stand during the day, and as a result Chairman Gray plainly gave his opinion of parents who send their children to work at a tender age. Annie Denks, aged 13 years, said she worked at night from 6:30 o’clock till 6:30 in the morning. She had to stand up all night during her work and received 65 cents a night. When the girl said she was employed at night, every member of the commission seemed shocked. Judge Gray appeared (specially indignant. He asked her where her father worked, and she told him in the mines. The girl also told the number of persons in the family, and fin ally Judge Gray said he would like to see the father. "I would like to see tho fathers of these girls,” he repeated. “It may be a necessity to send them to the mills, bul I don’t think a father has a right to coin tile fish and blood of his children into money. It’s an outrage. I would like to see what instincts he has.” The chairman of the commission spoke : with much feeling and his views ap- j parently received the approval of the ! other commissioners. Mr. Darrow, for the miners, said it was not altogether the fault of the par euts, but the employers are to blame for not paying wages enough to permit a man to keep his children in school. Judge Gray replied “That may be, but there are miners who receive enough money to enable them to keep their children out of the work-house.” Judge Gray inquired as to the law in Pennsylvania regarding child labor at night. One statute was found which par tially covered the case and the chairman remarked that it seemed as though the statutes of Pennsylvania in this part of the State do not seem to bother any one. SIX SERMONS BY VISITING MINISTERS. Baleigh Pulpits Filial Sunday With Great Satisfaction to All. The pulpit at the' First Presbyterian church was ably filled at both services Sunday by Rev. Thomas R. English, an eloquent young divine of the Union logical Seminary, Richmond, Va. Both sermons were delivered before large and appreciative congregations. Rev. C. W. Duke, of Elizabeth City, preached at the First Baptist church Sun day morning and evening. At the even ing service he took his text from the 9th verse of 6th chapter of Matthew: “Our Father, Which Art in Heaven.” Both sermons delighted a large congregation. Runaway Boy Taken Home. (Special to News and Observer.) Greensboro, N. C., Dec. 15.—Mr. Benja min Chatham, a bank cashier of Phila delphia, arrived on the early morning train today, and left or, the noon train, carrying back home his 12-year-old son, little Benjamin, who ran away a week ago, and was touring the interesting South. .Sometimes the absent cashier’s ac- ■ count book looks suspiciously like a fig ure screen. CUT IT, SAYS JETER Pritchard Favors Reduced Southern Representation in Conventions. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, D. C., Dec. 15.—At the White House today, Senator Pritchard, of North Carolina, declared himself in fa or of the reduction of the representation of the South in Republican National con ventions. To Senator Quay, of Pennsyl vania, and a group of newspaper men, Senator Pritchard said that he would support any properly directed effort made to reduce the representation of the Southern States in National conventions. “I believe,” said he, “that that i s the only fair method, and I am in favor of it. The representation of all States in Republican National conventions should be in accordance with the number of Re publican votes cast in the several States.” Senator Quay expressed his gratifica tion that Seuator Pritchard had taken that stand, and remarked sententiously: "I am with you.” Senator Pritchard explained that he did not favor cutting down the representa tion of the Southern States in Congress, as he did not think that could be done constitutionally. MRS ULYSSEB GRANT DEAD. The Wife of General Grant, Once President, Passes Over the River (By the Associated Press.) * Washington, Dec. 15.—Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant, wife of President Grant, died at her residence in this city at 11:17 o'clock Sunday night. Death was due to heart failure. Mrs. Grant having suffered for some years from valvular disease of the heart, which was aggravated by a severe attack of bronchitis. Her age prevented her rallying from the attacks. Her daughter, Nellie Grant Sartoris, was the only one of her children with her at the time of death. There were also present at the bed side when the end came Miss Rosemary Sartoris, a grand-daughter; Dr. Bishop*, one of the attending physicians, and the two trained nurses. Death came peace fully, the sufferer retaining almost com plete consciousness practically to the end. The remains of Mrs Grant will be deposited in tho tomb at Riverside Park, New York, where those of her husband cow repose. Mrs. Grant, whose maiden name was ’Julia Dent, was born in St. Louis in 1826, and was the daughter of Frederick and j Ellen Dent when she was married to the I general in 1848. During the Civil War Mrs. Grant was with the general much of the time and remained as near as pos sible to him when he was campaigning. She saw her husband twice inaugurated as President and accompanied him on his I journey around the world. As mistress i of the White House she gave liberally j to all the charitable institutions of the | city. Four children were born to General J and Mrs. Grant, three sons and one j daughter, all of ihem living. I She was of domestic temperament and j devoted most of her time to her home and children. She was 76 years of age i at the time of her death. THE SHERIFF HAS CREASI MAN Accused of Intimacy With Young Daughter he is to be Tried, (Special to the News and Observer.) Knoxville. Tenn., Dec. 15.—Sheriff Henry Reid, of Asheville, N. C., left this j morning for that place with Lafayette j Creasman, whom he had arrested at Decatur, 111. Creasman is the school teacher whose wife has preferred against him the charge of incest with his 12- ye&r-old daughter. Creasman was arrested after a reward of S2OO had been offered by the Governor of North Carolina. Despite the report that he had Written to his wife saying he was guilty, but had gotten religion and being forgiven by the Lord, was ready for trial, he denied the charge here and wept bitterly. Creaman is about 35 years of age ana lft his wife and 6 children Nov. 5, when his wife threatened him with prosecu tion on the alleged discovery of his crime. His residence in Illinois was dis covered from a letter written to his wife, in which lie expressed a desire to return home. SHOULD BE PROVIOED FOB. Roosevelt Recommends Fid for Heirs of the Italians Rilled at Erwin, (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Dec. 15. —The President, today, transmitted to the Senate a re port from ihe Secretary of State in re gard to the killing by a mob on July 11, 1901, of two Italians, at Erwin, Miss. The President recommends that, “as an act of grace and without reference to the question of the liability of the United States, Congress make suitable provision for the heirs of the Italian subjects killed and for the survivor who was in jured, the proceeds to be distributed by the Italian government in such manner as it may deem proper.” AMOS OWENS CHERRY TREE SWINDLE Defeudcntß Must Cash Up or go to Jail Unless Pritchard Gats Time. (Special to News and Observer.) Charlotte, N. C., Dec. 15.—Unless the persons interested in the once famous Amos Owens Cherry Tree swindle cash up with the defrauded letter writers this week, it is probable they will go to jail. I The present term of court was ntfmed [ as the limit for the up.^ Thus far five thousand dollars have been paid to Col. H. C. Cowles who was named by the court to receive it, but there are seven thousand five hundred dollars yet to be paid and it is said the defendants are not able to pay this sum. Unless Judge Boyd relents, they are apt to spend Christmas in jail. Senator Pritchard is expected here this week to plead for further time for his clients. ROUNDHOUSE FALLS IN RDIN. Sore of Workmen Buried in Dt.bris---No One Killed. (By the Associated Press.) Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 15.—Tho roof and supports of the roundhouse in the Pennsylvania Railroad Company’s West Philadelphia yards today collapsed, budying more than a score of workmen and thirty-one locomotives. A fire broke out in the ruins, but the flames were quickly extinguished- Several of the in jured sustained broken limbs, but none was seriously hurt. The roof of the structure which was erected many years ago, was of wood, covered with slate, supported by iron uprights. It in believed the weight of snow and ice which had lain on the roof since Saturday weakened the building. Seventeen locomotives were badly dam aged. TWO AREJSDICTED Bills Against Buncombe Reg istrars. Holton’s Attitude in the Matter. (Special to the News and Observer.) Asheville, N. C., Dec. 15. —Notwith- standing District Attorney Holton’s posi tive statement to the contrary, bills were found at the recent term of the Federal Court here against the registrars in Buncombe county, C. B. Bumgardner and R. J. Farrar, both of Asheville. The bills were drawn for violation of sec tion 5510 of the Revised Statutes, but no processes for arrest have yet been is sued. There are two indictments against Bumgardner and one against Farrar. The feature in this matter is the attitude of District Attorney Holton. After court had met here and after the Charlotte court had indicted registrars in other counties, Mr Holton was asked if any similar indictments would be found in this county. He disclaimed any knowl j edge that any were proposed. When these cases came before the grand jury Md. Holton was present and took an active part in the examination of wft ncsses, saying he had a right to do so. THE BANKS FOXM A FIFTY MILLION DOLLAR FOOL. Morgan and Others Start a Scheme to Lond in the Money Market (By the Associated Press.) New York, Dec. 15.—A number of banks of this city and J. P. M(organ & Company have formed a pool of $50,000,- 000 to lend in the money market in the event of actual emergency. The pool was organized by George F. Baker, president of the First National Bank- That bank, J. P. Mbirgan & Co., the National City Bank, the Chase Na tional Bank, the National Bank of Com merce, the Hanover National Bank, the Fourth National Bank, and the Western National Bank have pledged themselves for $5,000,000 each. The Corn Exchange Bank agrees to subscribe $2,500,000, and the Chemical National and the Bank oi New York, $1,000,000. This measure is really a protective one and it is not ap prehended that any of the money will be actually needed. It will be put out, 1 however, as the occasion arise. The following will manage the pool rakmey: J. Pierpont Morgan, George F. Baker, president of the First National Bank, and James S. Stillman, president of the Na tional City Bank. Following the precedent established by the late F. D. Tappen, wfno managed such pools in similar cases, the money will be put out “at the market” in un limited amount. In this way the interest rate will be kept down to the legal rate, or lower, if it is considered necessary. Richmond Pearson Appointed. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Dec. 15. —The President sent the following nominations to the Senate: ' State —Lloyd C. Griscom, Pennsylvania, Minister to Japan; Richmond Pearson, North Carolina, Minister to Persia. Postmaster—North Carolina: Claudius D. Holland. Gastonia. Washington, D. C., Dec. 15.—Richmond Pearson having, by cable, accepted the : post of Minister to Persia, W. H. Bishop has been appointed to succeed him as j consul general at Genoa, Italy. Mr. I Bishop is a well known man of letters, I of considerable reputation as a novelist, i and is professor of modern languages at Yale University. Three Lives Lost in Fire. (By the Associated Pressu.) New York, Dec. 15.—Three lives were 1 lost in a tenement fire in Fifth avenue, I near 106th street. The dead: MRS. MARY BOND, 32 years old. RAYMOND BOND, 7 years old. ROSE BOND, 5 years old. Edward Bond, 35 years old, was se- 1 verely burned about the hands and face, | while trying to save his family, and Helen ond, 2 years old, also was severely . burned about the hands and face. PKICE FIVE CENTS. ruuß MILLIONS FOR A ONION STATIOH House Passes Bill for One in Washington. THE MILIIIA MEASURE Mr. PetLus Attacks Section 24 Fearing Infrirge ment Upon the Rights of the State £ — The Omnibus Statehood Bill is Discussed. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, D. C., Dec. 15.—The House, today, passed the Senate bill for a union railroad station for this city to cost $4,- 000,000. The station is to be situated north of the present site of the Baltimore and Ohio depot, at Delaware and Massachu setts avenues, and in front of it is to be a large plaza park. The Pennsylvania Railroad, by the terms of the bill, is to remove its tracks from the Mall and reach the site of the proposed station through a tunnel to run between the eapi tol and library buildings. The govern ment is to pay the Pennsylvania Railroad $1,500,000 and the Baltimore and Ohio $500,000 in addition to providing for the plaza park. The House also passed an urgent deficiency bill which carried, among the other items an appropriation of $500,000 for eradicating the foot and mouth disease in New England. The Senate amendments to the Strike Commission bill were disagreed to and the bill sent to conference. The Speaker appointed Messrs. Cannon, Barney and Livingston as conferees on the part of the House. At 5:30 the House adjourned. In the Upper House. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Dec. 15. —The Senate to day discussed the bill to promote the efficiency of the militia and also the Omnibus Statehood bill. After agreeing to the concurrent resolution of the House for an adjournment from December 20 to January 5, Mr. Proctor called up the Militia bill. An amendment by Mr. Pettus, striking from the bill section 24, having particular reference to the re serve force of trained men, provoked some discussion, Mr. Pettus raising the point that the section, if enacted into law, would be an infringement of the constitutional authority of the States, and put the control of the militia of the several States ino the hands of the gen eral government. The bill was laid aside for the Omnibus Statehood bill,! Senator Dillingham, of Vermont, who ia opposed to the bill, occupying the timfl of the Senate for the remainder of day in rehearing the testimony taken the sub-committee of the Committee onN Territories during its tour of investiga tion in Arizona. Nek Ivleico and Ogla homa. After a brief executive session, the Senate adjourned. Minority Report on Statehood Bill. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, 1). C., Dec. 15. —Senator Bate today presented in the Senate minority report from the Committee on Territories favoring the immediate pass ing by the Senate of the Omnibus State hood bill without amendments as it came from the House. The report argues for the admission of Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona, and opposes the uniting of Oklahoma and the Indian Territory into one State. It shows minutely the con dition of each of the three territories as to population, wealth and general fea tures of the territories, and says that these are such as to call for immediate Statehood. It criticises the majority report and shows that both the Republican and Democratic parties in their last national conventions adopted with perfect unani mity a plank in their respective plat forms recommending each of these ter ritories by name for statehood. Such expression should, the report contends, be respected by both parties. The report says, among other things: “It never was intended that Congress should bar by party objection admission when population, wealth and institutions were the same as in the case of other I States.” With reference to the qualifications of the population of the territories, the re port contends that “it ought to suffice that 95 per cent are white in Oklahoma, and the 90,000 white population in Arizona and the 122,000 white population in New Mexico, are quite sufficient to leaven all the foreign born in each of those ter ritories.” Liberal quotation is made from the re port of the majority upon the Statehood bill. One of the portions quoted Is that referring to a statement made by a wit ness that some of the white people in the territories are “like the riff raff who follow the construction of railroads.” Commenting upon this statement, the minority say: “The riff raff who follow the railroads have been the sturdy Irishman, whose pick anj shovel and spade and labor have built the 100,000 miles of American rail road. Why that ‘riff raff’ should not be good citizens in New Mexico as they are in every other State and territory, the report does not advise the Senate.” The report is signed by Senators Bate. Heitfield, Bailey and Patterson, consti tuting the Democratic membership of the Committee on Territories.
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