The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, June 6, 1901, Page 1

VOLUME XC-—NO. 6. SAN FRANCISCO, THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1901, — PRICE FIVE CENTS. WITH WILLIAM C. WHITNEY'S VOLODYOVSKI JOCKEY LESTER REIFF WINS THE DERBY BY THREE-QUARTERS OF LENGTH IN RECORD TIME American Owner, Rider and Trainer Triumph in the Contest for the Blue Ribbon Trophy in One of the Most Exciting Races Witnessed in Many Years at Epsom Downs---Morney Cannon, on William IIl, Is Second SW.C.WHITNEY.» OF THE GREAT ENGLISH DERBY, THE AMERICAN JOCKEY WHO PILOTED THE COLT TO VIC- Y IN A MOST EXCITING RACE AND WILLIAM C. WHITNEY, THE AMERICAN ED THE BLUE RIBBON TROPHY FROM THE BRITISH. — OWNER, WHO HAS + WINNERS SINCE 1894 OF THE DERBY, THE GREAT BLUE RIBBON TROPHY. — Horse. Owner. | | \ | Time. Ladas . Sir Visto Persimmon . Galtee More. Jeddah ¥ ring Fox Diamond Jubilee. | Lord Rosebery.... | Lord Rosebery | Prince of Wales. | Mr. Gubbi | Mr. J. Larnach. eue | Duke of Westminster. | Prince of Wales.. ] | | | -1 | | wny ngon ONDON, June 5.—The race for the Derby, the blue ribbon of the English turf, run at Epsom to- day, resulted In an easy victory for the 5 to 2 favorite, Willlam C. Whitney’s Volodyoveki, whom Lester Reiff steered hoshe three-quarters of a length in frong of the Duke of Portland’s William III. Douglass Baird's Veronez, a 40 to 1 chance, was third, four lengths 2way, and the French jockey, Watkins, on Floriform, just missed the place by a head. Thus for the fourth time in the his- tory of the Derby it has been won by a foreigner. Once before, in 1881, the race was won by a citizen of the United States, Pierre Lorillard. In that instance the jockey, Fred Archer, was an Englishman. To-day was the first occasion on which an American horseman proved successful. The day appeared to have been made for the occasion. One glarce at the white- flecked clouds in the dome of blue forbade the thought of umbrellas or waterproofs, and the pretty dresses of the many ladies on coaches, or the flaring colors of less fortunate members of their sex who trav- eled to the famous Downs in every de- scription of vehicle, ran not the slightest risk of being spofled by rain. Great Crowds on the Road. If the whole of what is comprehended in the term “‘derby” were dissected into sev- eral portions—rafl, road and course—com- mon assent would give the road the palm for furnishing the greatest attractions of the day. There is nothing in the world which can make that “bursting,” to use & police phrase describing closing time at the theaters, of the people of London upon the fragrant roads which converge upon Epsom Downs. Every year the number grows larger and given fine weather, such as to-day, and the fun grows more and more characteristic, the best humored people in the world enjoying the holiday on the course. To-day’'s gathering eclipsed all records, and the details of Frith's fam- FINISH OF THE DERBY. First—William C. Whit- ney’s brown colt Volodyovski (Lester Reiff), Florizal II-La Reine. Time, 2:40 4-5. Second—Duke of Portland’s bay colt William III, St. Si- mon-Gravity. Third — Douglas _Baird’s chestnut colt Verones, Dono- van-Maize. Conditions of the Race—The Derby stakes of 6000 sover- eigns by subscriptions of 50 sovereigns each, for three- year-olds, the nominator of the winner to receive 500 sov- ereigns, the owner of the sec- ond horse 300 and the owner of the third 200 sovereigns out of the stake; about one mile and a half. There were 279 subscriptions. & 3 ous picture, “The Derby Day,” were once more reproduced in all their motley con- trasts. - By road and rall traffic was enormous, although in the last mentioned depart- ment there was less congestion than usual. The Southeastern Company, hav- ing opened a new line with a terminus at Tattenham Corner, gave the other com- panles a relief they did not desire. Stands and Inclosures were packed and the line of coaches and other vehicles reached the whole length of the rails op- posite the grand stand. There was a great rush to the paddock for an inspection of the Derby candidates. It has been said often that it was a mod- erate lot that was to contest in to-day’s race, and a glance over the twenty-five competitors to some extent bore out the critielem. The favorite was a different horse altogether since St.. MacLou beat him in {he spring. His size, quality and rice short back belong to the son of the King’s famous Florizel II, while he had thickened out and muscled up beyond all recognition. All day 'the favorite had stood firm as a rock in the betting. “Volly’s” Great Vietory. There was some delay at the start, but eventually an excellent one was effected and Foxhall Keene's jockey, Henry, on Olympian, got away like a shot from a gun. He set a cracking pace and before Tattenham Corner was reached had spread-eagled his field. As they rounded and came into the straight it was seen that Volodyovski was right there, run- ning with great resolution. A tremen- dous roar went up when it was seen that he had got on even terms a quarter of a mile from home, coming along at a rare clip, with Willlam III in hot pursuit. “Volly,” as he is called, left his opponents in great style, all but Morney Cannon's mount, hard ridden, which was running 2s game as a pebble at the favorite's girths. And so the pair passed the post. Volodyovski’s victory was very popular, and his success has taken a lot of money out of the ring. He was cheered again and again on returning to weigh in. Time, 2:40 4-5,- s the record for the race. Altrough Volodyovski is owned and trained by Americans, he is an Engish bred colt, being by the King’s horse Flori- zeli 1 out of La Réine. He was bred by Lady Meux,and leased by her to the late Lord Willlam Beresford. At the death of Lord William his executors held the opin- ion that the Jease of the colt did not iapse, but Lady Meux took a contrary view. Litigation ensued and the colt was re- turned to his breeder. Subsequently he was leased to Mr. Whitney. But for the Continued on Page Three. | BRITISH LAUD THE PROGRESS OF AMERICANS Significant Utterances at a Banquet in London. New York Merchants Are Entertained by English Notables. Embassador Choate Says Any Real Conflict Between the Countries Is Impossible. LONDON, June 5.—The banquet ten- dered by the London Chamber of Com- merce to the delegates of the New York Chamber of Commerce at Grocers’ Hall to- night was one of the handsomest affalrs of the kind ever given in a city famed for lavish hospitality. No effort was spared to honor the American guests. All the speeches teemed with extreme friendliness and faith in the establishment of perma- nent friendly relations. All the speakers expressed the belief that Great Britain and the United States would rule the des- tinies of the world and their unwritten al- llance would always work for peace and the benefit of mankind. Grocers’ Hall, just opposite the Bank of England, has the reputation of being the most interesting chamber of all city com- panfes. The tables to-night were deco- toric plate. Around the hall is a gallery, which, as the cvening advanced, was filled with ladies, who attended to hear the speeches. Lord Brassey presided. On his right was Embassador Choate and on his left Lord Lansdowne. Morris K. Jessup, An- drew Carnegle, Cornelius N. Bliss, Lord Alverstone (Lord Chief Justice of Eng- land), Mr. Griscom, George G. Ward, Lord Srathcona and Mountroyal, Levi P. Morton, Lord Avebury (president of the Associated Chambers of Commerce), and J. Pierpont Morgan were among those seated at the table of honor. In all near- 1y 80¢ were present. In welcoming the guests Lord Brassey, who made the first speech. sald: Welcome by Lord Brassey. We welcome them as the representatives of the skill and enterprise which have turned the vast resources of the American eontinent to the servics of mankind. We are largely shar- ers in these benefits. Our teeming mililcns could not live without the food America prec- duces and the raw materials for our indus- {ries. America teaches us lessons not only in the creation, but in the liberal distribution of wealth. To no other nation are we drawn as we are to our kinsmcn across the Atlantic. The wise- Iy dlrected friendship of our two peoples—not as yet, and perhaps never to be, cemented by formal alliance—should be a potent influence. Working tugether for the common good of all mankind, we may keep open the door for trade, we may spread civilization. we may protect the oppressed. and we may establish peace among the nations. There was a murmur of expectaney as Lord Lansdowne, the Forelgn Secretary, rose to toast President McKinley. He said: I imagine that this honorable duty has been assigned to me hecause I am connected with the Department of Forelgn Affairs and be- cause it may be that a toast, coming from my lips, may seem to denote something more than a mere private expression of admiration and good will. T think I may say that to all the subjects of his Majesty it requires an effort to think of our relation with the United States as foreign relations. (Prolonged cheers.) All those who, like myself, are servants of the public feel that they hold an unwritten commissioin that no pains shall be spared to maintain the most friendly relations. With re- gard to President McKinley, we think of the great cffice he fills and, in addition to his public cares, we remember the burden of pri- vate anxiety he has to bear, and it is the prayer of our whele country that his wite may be restored to health and that he may con- tinue to b2 to the whole world a potent influ- ence for the goed of the human race. Praise for Generous Hosts. Mr. Jessup, president of the Chamber of Commerce, ~eplying to the address of welcome, spoke in part as follows: It is eald that kind words are the music of the world. For the gracious and kindly words with which you have made us welcome and for the generous warmth of our reception manifested in every eye and felt in the clasp of every hand, it is my privilege to express the thanks of the New York Chamber of Com- merce, and especially of my associates here present, as your guests at this memorable banquet. It was a happy inspiration that dlc- tated your kind invitation, and I assure you that it was accepted In the same spirit, and it our coming together at this time serves to bind in closer tles the relations between the two mations, our hopes and expectations will be tulfilled, and we count it a high privilege to have been here. We do not forget how you instilled into our minds habits of industry, thrift and fair deal- ing, 8o that now in the dawn of the twentieth century we are able to state with some pride that the business relations between the two countries amount to the astounding sum of $960,000,000 yearly. We do mot forget how you have during the past 130 years alded us to produce this result, primarily by the inculea- tion through your example of those principles of justice, religion and law which we have {m- bibed from you as the foundation of all com- mercial transactions, and secondarfly, by the free loaning of capital to enable us to make use of dur great resources, develop our mines, build our railroads and extend our commerce. Mr. Jessup was followed by Lord Ave- bury, A. Foster Higgins and A. Barton Hepburn. = Hepburn = aroused interest by an intimation that the United States was entering upor the stage of tariff relaxa- tion. The Right Hon. Willlam James Plérfe, who followed, admitted the supremacy of the United States in many directions, but asserted Great Britain's supremacy in the matter of ship-building. | Carnegle, who had the best reception of rated with a profusion of flowers and his-" COLONEL FORWOOD IS ORDERED TO WASHINGTON TEMPORARILY TO RELIEVE SURGEON GENERAL STERNBERG, WHO GOES TO MANILA WITH CORBIN Cob ¥ W4 H FoRWOOD ASST JOR GEN OLONEL WILLIAM H. FOR- WOOD, assistant surgeon gen- eral of the United States army, chief surgeon of the Depart- ment of California, has been ordered to report to Major General Stern- berg, surgeon general of the army, at ‘Washington. He will leave here Monday. Colonel Forwood will assume the duties of the chief medical officer of the army while the latter i{s making a tour of in- spection of the Philippines. Lieutenant Colonel A. C. Girard will assume the for- mer duties of Colonel Forwood at depart- ment headquarters until the arrival of to duty as chief surgeon of the Depart- ment of California. Colonel Greenleaf is now en route from Manila. The original order assigning Colonel Forwood to duty in Washington was not to go into effect until the arrival of Colonel Greenleaf, but the intended de- parture of General Sternberg prompted the chief surgeon to request his selection as temporary head of the medical corps. The departure of Colonel Forwood is deeply regretted by the hosts of friends he has made since his connection with the Department of California. . He has been on duty here since December, 1898, and his courteous treatment of every one visiting headquarters has made him most popular. Colonel Forwood is to be con- gratulated, however, on his transfer. His selection to temporarily fill the posi- tion of surgeon general is a recognition of his merits as a surgeon and an ac- knowledgment - of his great executive FIVE FORMER B TONDON, June 6.—The Chronicle reit- erates that five ex-officers and 100 men are in English jails for traitorous deal- ings with the Boers. Most of them were convicted for allowing arms and ammuni- tion to reach the burghers. The officers beionged to the auxiliary forces. They were at first ordered to be shot, but Earl Roberts commuted their sentences to penal servitude for life and the men’s of- the evening, then rose. He dwelt upon the fmportance of the growing friendly relations between the two countries and continued as follows: The horoscope of the future shows that com- mon dangers are likely to draw us closer and closer, and if ever the banners here entwined together have to be unturled side by side in self-deense ageinst any foe or combination of foes who may undertake to disturb the peace, I pity that enemy. The chambers of commerce of the world carry for their motto “Peace and Good Will Among Men.” 1If cab- inets should ever fail to preserve between us ““peace with honor,’ I suggest as a tribunal of last resort the Chamber of Commerce of Lon- don and that in New York; and not until they Colonel Greenleaf, who has been assigned - Popular Chief Surgeon of the Department of California Is Selected to Perform the Duties of the Ranking Medical Officer While the Latter Makes Tour of Inspection of the Philippines With the Adjutant General -— ¥ JMAJOR GENERAL H € CORBINTIAD GRS O.r Ay .oe will result in a great reduction in the United States forces now doing duty in the islands. If the conditions existing render such action possible, in all prob- ability a post government system will be established. By this means the large number of men doing duty in the out- lying districts can be recalled. It is be- ‘lieved in military circles that the experts favor the subdivision of the islands into districts and the establishment therein of garrisons, thus rendering it possible for a ‘lesser number of men to control the natives. Such a plan would greatly re- duce the expense of military operations. It is also believed that the visiting offi- clals will investigate the charges of mis- use of army provender and that the cor- ruption alleged to exist among the army — 2 * i e — ability. It also means that after the re- tirement of the present medical chief Colonel Forwood will be his successor. Colonel and Mrs. Forwood while in ‘Washington will occupy the house of the surgeon in chief, General Sternberg hav- ing tendered them the use of his home during his abserce. Surgeon General Sternberg is to accom- pany Adjutant General Corbin, Inspsctor General Breckinridge and Paymaster General Bates to Manila. The Inspection made will be most thorough and embrace an inquiry into the needs of every branch of the army. It is not known positively what will be the result of the trip, but it is generally believed by army officers that the visit of these military experts fense was altered {o belng asleep on post. There have been such cases since, ac- cording to the Chronicle, and General Kitchener has had the delinquents shot, returning them as having died from en- terlc ‘fever. CAPE TOWN, June 5.—The, garrison of Jamestown, Cape Colony, which surrend- ered to Kritsinger's command, June 2, numbered sixty men in all. Kritsinger's tail should our people despair of a settlement creditable to both disputants. The proceedings were brought to an end with a few words from Mr. Choate, who declared that Londoners had done a noble act in extending the hand of iendship to a most formidable rival. “Commerce,” he said, “will be the real peacemaker and a blessing to mankind. Any real conflict between our two coun- tries 1s impossible.” Santa Fe Company Appointments. CHICAGO, June 5.—The Atchison, To- peka and Santa Fe Company announced the following appointmeits: J. W. Kend- rick, third vice president, in charge of TWO OFFICERS WHO ARE GOING TO MANILA AND A THIRD WHO ‘WILL LEAVE HIS MANY FRIENDS HERE TO TAKE CHARGE OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY. — officers in Manila will be thoroughly in- vestigated. The care of the disease stricken and wounded soldiers in Manila is the object of the visit of General Sternberg. The chief medical officer has under his direc- tion 200 volunteer surgeons, in addition to the medical officers connected with the regular establishment. The medical de- partment of the army has been greatly handicaped through lack of facilitfes to handle the large number of patients which climatic conditions and Filiptno bullets have made, General Sternberg belleves that the condensing of the fleld of operations and the establishment of a larger base hospital will render the ef- forts of the surgeons more effective. L e i i i e B e e e sl RITISH OFFICERS AND A HUNDRED‘ MEN IN JAIL FOR TRAITOROUS DEALINGS WITH BOERS According to the London Chronicle, Lord Roberts Showed Mercy to Offenders, but Since Then General Kitchener Has Had the Delinquents Shot. force is estimated to have totaled 1000 men. The British killed twelve and wounded fifteen Boers before they were overpowered by numbers. ALIWAL NORTH, June 4—Col White's coiumn came In contact with Kritsinger’'s command northeast of Jamestown, June 3, drov~ the Boers back, capturing fifty herses and munitions and recovered the stores looted from Jamestown. [ ] W%MWWWW @ operation; W. B. Jansen, assistant to president, in charge of Chicago office and the company’s coal property; Captain A. H. Payson, assistant to president, in charge of Northern California affairs, headquarters in San Francisco. —_— Five Fishing Boats Lost. ST. BRIEUX, France, June 5—Five fishing boats which went on a fishing cruise in Iceland waters have been miss- ing for two months and are now belleved to have foundered in a gale April 6. Their entire crews, numbering 117 men, are sup- pesed to have perished. There is general mourning here and in the neighboring vile lages -