The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 19, 1901, Page 1

o VOLUME XC—NO. 80. SAN FRANCISCO, MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1901. ———— PRICE FIVE CENTS. OTEAMSHIP [SLANDER GRASHES INTD A NORTHERN IGEBERG IN THE NIGHT IND SIXTY-FIVE LIVES ARE LOST IN THE SEA OFF THE ALASKAN COAST ECUADOREAN TROOPS D VENEZUELA Armed Force Is for Invasion Colombia. Ready of Battle Will Be Fought Near Paste, a Town on the Frontier. L TE Former Governor of Caracas Heads a . Force That Will in Turn Move TUpon Castro’s Strong- holds. RBP4 QUTTO, Ecuador, 18.—A force of Ecuadorean troops is ready Aug. tc invade Colombia and a battle is imminent nesr Pasto, just beyond the Colombian frontier and about 150 | 2ffairs there were settling down satisfas- cific miles northeast of Quito. Island .of Curacao, n cable).—President of Venezuela sorre days ago sent to ammunition, arms and the Colombian revolu- o Fernandez, former Governor- of tor of laws of La declared against Cas- Curacao, accompanied by , with the announced inten- “enezuela. rted that Segundo Rivera Bas; i = Janding. 3 mbia, Aug. 15.—Statements sengers Who arrived here-yes- r Canada from Ven- show that there is passengers were not permitted indiscriminately. No authentic of the recent border engagements near Panama from Guayaquil. E . g. 18.—The German Gov- ernment has ordered the cruiser Vineta, z has landed whi off the eastern coast of South Africa, to proc to Venezuelan waters to be 1 iness to protect German in- terests emergency should arise. COMBINATION AGAINST 5 UNITED STATES TRADE Proposed German Tariff Is Regarded as the First Step of Conti- nental Europe. ug. 19.—In a dispatch deal- erable length with the pro- n trade combination, tial representatives of al intergsts of Austria, at Government de- rusted with the preparation treaties, unanimously on declaring that they proposed German tariff as the direction of such a at one of the import- trian Government n in the on that subject. was also adopted declar- ed tariff rendered an les proposed by the erests necessary. Tt m the anticipation that the powerful influence of the Ger- man agrarians will compel all the Conti- nent states to adopt high tariffs. “Jealo of the United States is also noticeable in the acrid comments on the affair between Venezuela and Colombia.” TROOPS WILL NOT BE LANDED. United States to Wait Until Colombia Asks for Interference. WASHINGTON, Aug. 18.—Captain Perry of the battleship Towa, now at San Fran- cisco, h: telegraphed to the Navy De- partment an acknowledgment of his in- structions to proceed to the west coast of P ma in connection with the revolu- tionary troubles, but reports that the boll- ers and some other parts of the vessel need immediate attention. It is hoped by the department, however, that she will be able to sail some time to-morrow. Senor Silva, Colombian Minister to the United States, is satisfied that the reports that have been received indicating that inc Dr. Sanclemente, former President of Co- | lombia, is supporting the insurrection are | not correct. While he does mot under- stand that Dr. Sanclemente is in entire accord with the administration of Presi- dent Marroquin, he does not believe that he has gone over to the insurgents. Minister Silva’s dispatches mention nothing of the kind. He does not believe the reports that Venezlela has been in- vaded from Cclombia in the sense that any Colombiens participated in the inva- sion, though he regards it as possible the Venezuelans who are participating in the | insurrection in that country against Presi- dent Casiro may have organized on the nder President’ Castro and sub- | rest throughout Venezu- |- Commander of the American Troops in the Islands Declares He Has No Fears of Trouble in the Future With Those Filipinos Who Have Been in Contact ‘With the Americans. ““The More They See of Us the Better They Like Us,”” He Says, ‘‘and Aguinaldo Is -a AJOR GENERAL ARTHUR MacARTHUR, late copmmand- er of the Department of the Philippines, returned yester- day a passenger on the army transport Sheridan. Since leaving Manila, which he did on July 4, immediately after the inauguration of civil government, General MacArthur has spent several weeks resting in K Japan. This vacation and the sea voyage have re- moved whatever traces his hard work in the Philippines might have left, and the gallant officer returns to his native land sunburned and sound and in every way fit to enjoy the comforts to which bhe | said good-by when he assumed the com- | mand of Uncle Sam's new military de- | partment. | When General MacArthur left Manila torily. The natives, he says, like the Americans better as they get better ac- quainied, and he does not expect any trouble with those of them who have been in contact with thelr new rulers. Aguinaldo’s capture he deems an Iim- portant military event. It not only re- moved his influence from the insurgents, and around the city of Manila and in looking after the health and comfort of the men. “The generosity of the War Depart- ment,” he says, “In providing medi- cal officers and supplies ., and the skillful administration of Colonel Charles R. Greenleaf, now chief surgeon of the Department of Call- fornia, stationed in this city, have brought about sanitary and hygienic con- ditions in the army of the Philippines, probably unexampled in the history of any army stationed in the troples. I look upon the state of affairs in\this particular as a splendid exemplification of the har- mony prevailing between the authorities in Washington and the administration in Manila. These facts touching the health conditions of our soldiers across the 'Pa- should give great satisfaction throughout the country. The department has been more than generous in its sup- plies of food and clothing. Generous not only as regards quantity, but seeing to it that the quality of everything is the best possible. Just look at that Fourteenth® Infantry. Those men have done all kinds of hard work in_the Philippines and in s NZ Four months later he was promoted to a captainey. From 1865 to 1889 he saw service at the various army posts throughout the United States, taking part in many skirmishes and battles with the Indians and outlaws, who for many years made the lifé of a soldier stationed along the frontier one of hardship and danger. He was appointed major and assistant adjutant general July 1, 1889, and while — s | % | but transferred it to the American side. | Aguinaldo, the general says, has lent the administration much assistance in straightening out affairs and bringing about a proper understanding with the natives. Of Aguinaldo personally General MacArthur has a high opinion, and de- clares him to be very much more of a man than Americans who hava not Leen | in actual contact with him give him credit for being. | On the subject of himself and his admin- { istration the geperal is modestly silent. | He speaks in glowing terms, however, of | the work of the medical department both | in improving the hygienic conditions in lo - | Colombian side of the frontier. In the same way he discredits the reports that guerrilla bands which have been operating | on the Isthmus of Panama are composed of Nicaraguans. He regards it as possible ! that some disaffected Colombian refugees in Nicaragua may have led a few indl- vidual Nicaraguans to join them in an at- | tempt to make trouble on the isthmus, but he does not believe that the Nicara- guan Government has connived at their action. Minister Silva belleves it will not be necessary for the United States to land men on the isthmus to maintain freedom of communication. There is no intention on the part of the United States to land THE EX-MILITARY GOVERNOR OF THE PHILIPPINES, WHO RE- TURNED YESTERDAY. Manila, and they look to-day as if they had been on the training table.” General MacArthur speaks in glowing terms of Japan. The people, he sald, were healthy, happy and apparently pros- pérous. They treated him most hospita- bly, and his visit to the land of the cherry blossom will always remain in his mem- ory, he says, as one of the most delight- ful experiences in his life. The record of General ArthurMacArthur since entering the army service at the commencement of the Civil War is one of which to be proud. During the four years of the war he received a number of brevets for gallantry on the field. At the battle of Missiopary Ridge he behaved with such bravery that he was voted a medal by Congress. His entry into the regular army was mage February 23, 1866, when he received an appointment as first lleutenant in the Seventeenth Infantry. men against the wishes of Colombia. It is not probable that any landing will be made until the Colombian Government either asks for it or assents to it. There is very little news to-day bearing on the Colombian-Venezuelan trouble. Secretary Hay received no dispatches. The Colombian and Venezuelan legations were similarly without advices. The most interesting development was the news contained in a press dispatch from Quito that Bcuadorean troops were ready to iInvade Colombia, and that a battle was imminent near ‘Pasto. ‘Mr. Sflva, "the Colombian ister, while without advices from his GoVernment, ex- pressed the belief that this new gml? Bettetr Man Than We Gave Him Credit For’’---Pays Glowing Tribute to Cal. Greenleaf l S MAJOR GENERAL MACARTHUR, BACK FROM MANILA, TELLS OF IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ARMY HEALTH K3 . performing the dutles of that office es- tablished a reputation which marked him as one of the most thorough soldiers in the army. He was appolnted lieutenant colonel May 26, 1896. One month after the outbreak of the Spanish-American war he was commis- sioned brigadier general of United States volunteers and a short time afterward tion was a part of the revolutionary movement, and that it was in no sense organized by the Ecuadorean Govern- ment. He said that many years ago there had been friction between the two Governments, but that in recent years no important controversial issues had been raised between them. Minister Silva is in receipt of a letter from Emilio Izaza, the Colombian Min- ister at Quito, referring to the cordial treatment he had received from the Ecuador Government and the courtesles | ‘e:lenlly extended him in his journey through that country. Minister Silva consequently is of-the opinion that the new movement is in connection with the was made a major general of volunteers. ‘He commanded the Second Division of the Eighth Army Corps in Cuba and ably seconded General Shafter in the move- ments which resulted in the surrender of the Spanish army at Santiago. After the surrender he was detailed for special duty at Havana and recelved the thanks of the War Department for the able manner in which he performed it. internal revolution{ in Colombia, unless something unforeseen has occurred, of which he has not been advised. Many Colombian revolutionists have acquired arms and other equipment from people in Ecuador and started expeditions, three of these having been organized last year, mostly composed of Colombians, aided by the sympathies and resources of some of the Ecuadoreans. All of these expedi- tlons have failed. Mr. Silva sald to-night that the Government of Ecuador always had protested that it had made the ut- most effort to observe the neutrality laws and sought to prevent these invasions. Pasto, where a battle is reported immi- nent, is in the Department of Cauca, — General MacArthur was one of the last of the general officers of the army or- dered to Manila. He arrived here en route to the islands in June, 1898, and was here but a few weeks when he took his de- parture for the scene of strife in the Orient. He made his presence felt im- mediately after his arrival and up to the time of his departure accomplished many | wonderful feats in his endeavors to sub- | due the wily Filipino. where the population is dense and credit- ed with a warlike spirit. very mountainous, and there are some passes across which only a well-trained expedition can go. The Rio Mayo, a wide river, also offers an obstacle to invasion. It was here, during the war for independ- ence, that General Bolivar and General Suare, with all the resources at their command, had their forces detained for a long period by the people of the pro- vince. Masked Men Rob a Tramear. MELBOURNE, Aug. 15.—Four masked men armed with revolvers held up a tram car in the suburbs of Melbourne late to- night and rifled eight passengers of their money and jewelry, after which they de- camped. The region is | PASSENGERS SHRIEK FROM ICY WATERS Heartrending Scenes as the Big Vessel Goes Down. Heroes Strive to Save Men and Women From En-} gulfing Sea. Survivors Arrive at Victoria and Fur- nish Details of the Great Dis- / aster Near Douglass Island. +* e THE DROWNED. Passengers: E. MILLS. MRS. J. C. HENDERSON, Vietoria. MRS. R. ROSS, Govermor Ross’ wife; BABY AND NIECE. DR. DUNCAN. MR. BELL. MRS. CAPTAIN NICKER- SON. . MRS. J. W. SMITH, Van- couver. . J. L. BETHEN, Vancouver. MRS. PHILLIPS and CHILD, Seattle. MRS. J. L. WILSON, Seat- tle. J. M. DOUGLASS, of Kelley, Douglass & Co., Vancouver. W. H. KEALEY and TWO SONS of Koksila. W. G. PRESTON and BRIDE, Seattle, P. BURKE. H. P. BURKE. NEIL FOLK. = DOLL 2nd TWO CHIL=- DREN. MRS. HALL, Victoria. MRS. NICHOLSON, wife of Captain Nicholson. MRS. W. SMITH, Vancou- ver. MRS, J. L. WILCOX, Seat- tle. i Crew?: CAPTAIN FOOTE. GEORGE ALLEN, third en- sineer. HORACE SMITH, second steward. §. J. PITTS, cook. TWO CHINESE. (] BUCKHOLDER and BURK, oilers. TWO FIREMEN. NIGHT SALOON WATCH- MAN KENDALL. JOE BEARD, second pan- tryman. GEORGE MILLS, barber. HUGH PORTER, coal passer. M. FOLK, saloon waiter. 3 . [CTORIA. B. C., Aug. 18.—The steamer Islander, the crack Alas- kan vessel, was wrecked last Thursday at 2 o'clock in the morning by striking an iceberg off Douglas Island. Sixty-five persons were drowned. An extra edition of the Juneau dispatch says: “The word reached Treadwell at 3:30 a. m. by a party of passengers, headed by the chief engineer, who walked up the beach, a distance of twenty-five miles, to appeal to the city for help. The Tread- well steamer Lucy and the Juneau steam- er Flossie promptly responded. The Flos- sle arrived In from the scene of the wreck at 12 o'clock with her flag at half-mast and six dead bodies on board, and the passengers. “The description of the disaster by the survivors is heartrending, and those who live to tell the story are each and every one heroes and worthy of being called men and women. The Islander struck an iceberg, and so severe was the shock that every door was jammed fast in the state- rooms, and the ill-fated passengers, num- bering 107, and a crew of seventy-one wers forced to break through the windows te reach the deck. Heroic Work of a Steward. “Steward Simpson lost ten in his depart- ment, and his description of the wreck is very clearly given. He was awakened by the shock and could not get out of his stateroom until he broke out of the win- dow. He reached the bridge, where Pilot Lablond was on watch. and with the mats ordered out the lifeboats, as she was then filling fast and the chief engineer report- ed the pumps unable to take care of the water. He also wept below with an ax, broke down the lower stateroom doors and stayed with his work until the water forced him to 30 to the upper deck. “By this time the ship’s boats were loaded and had got away, and while the officers were getting out the last life raft, Captain Foote called to all hands to clear the ship as she was about 6 go down. This was the captain’s last order, as at that moment the ship sank, and the cap- tain, leaping clear of the wreck, was Continued on Page Two.