The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 11, 1901, Page 1

VOLUME XCL—NO 11. e il SAN FRANCISC o, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11. 1901. PRICE FIVE CENTS. MENACE OF A WAR IN SOUTH AMERICA THAT WILL INVOLVE ALL THE REPUBLICS CABINET CQNSIDERS GREAT 1= GIFT OF ANDREW CARNEGIE Ten Million Endowment for Higher Education Does Not Involyz ths Establishment of a University at the Capital, but Is Designed to Pay Expenses of Deserving Students at Home and Abroad S ASHINGTON, proposed gift of $10,000,000 by Andrew Carnegie for educa- tional purposes was discussed ®mt to-day's meeting of the Cabinet. Jt was stated after the meeting that the President had received a commu- mication from Carnegie on the subject of the creation of & fund for the extension of higher education. It is said that his proposition does not involve the establish- ment of university buildings in Washing ton, but rather the placing of a fund in the hands of Government trustees from which the expenses of deserving students may be paid in the line of original inves- tigation at home or abroad. The propo- sition, it is understood, had not reached @ S BEET SUGAR MEN | PASS CUBAN QUEEI‘ION! #s Delegates at the Convention in Wash- | ington Not Worried Over { CALL BUREAU, 1406 G STREET, N. wW., WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.—The Amer- Manufacturers’ fcan Beet Sugar annual beld here to-day was rather convention officers, uneventful. After choosing in- cluding H. T. Oxnard of C: president, the convention pai | resolutions expre g in general terms | the sentiments of manufacturers concern- | ing the beet sugar industry. i The convention @id not discuss the ques- | tion of reciprocal trade relations with | Cuba looking to a possible reduction of | rates on raw and refined sugar imported | from Cuba to the United States. There | was a disposition in the convention not to | be worried over the Cuban situation, the | celing being general that Congress would take care of the guestion of a proposed reduction of duty, and that the powerful Y Dec. 10.—The a concise DONOR OF TEN MILLIONS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND A NOTED PEDAGOGUE. B form except in general terms, and ‘except as to the amount. The President will confer with members of Congress in regard to the proposed gift before making its terms public. Magnificent Endowment. Hon. Carroll D. Wright, Commissioner of the United States Department of Labor, to-day made the following statement as to Carnegie's endowment of a national university at Washington: “The general discussion which has been carried on during the last twenty-five years in relation to the establishment of a national university in Washington has culminated in a magnificent plan and en- dowment by Andrew Carnegie. For a number of years the university idea held sugar interests would fight any conces- sions in the duty on Cuban sugar. The action of the House Ways and Means Committee in the matter of the Philip- pine tariff was taken by the convention to mean that the prospect of a reductior | of the duty on Cuban sugar is remote, for the reason that if concessions cannot be granted to interests in the territory con- trolled by the United States, they are not likely to be given to Cuba, a foreign coun- try soon to become independent. e o i Leaves Out Adopted Daughter. NEW YORK, Dec. 10.—The will of Mrs. Margaret F. Crocker was tiled to-day. It is dated in February last and leaves | { of August and killed him and a great the property to be divided between Mrs. Crocker's two daughters, Mrs. Jennie Fassett, wife of ex-State Senator J. Sloat Fassett, and Mrs. C. Gouraud. The petition accompanying the will men- tions the existence of Gladys Amy Crocker, an adopted daughter, whom the will does not mention. The petition esti- mates the estate at $100,000 in real estate and $100,000 in personal property. % sway, but about two years ago the mat- ter was teken up by the Washington Academy of Sciences, and this body, in | co-operation with the George Washington Memorial Association, formulated a defi- nite plan, which differed radically from the university plan contemplated in the earlier years. This resulted last- spring, as was then published, in the organiza- tion of the Washington Memorial Insti- tution. Plan of the Enterprise. “The plan was, in brief, as follows: { “L Organization. A private foundation | independent of Government support or control. “2. Objects. (a) To facilitate the use of the scientific and other resources of the Government for research; (b) to co-op- erate with universities, colleges and indi- viduals in securing to properly qualified persons opportunities for advanced study and research. “Dr. Daniel C. Gilman, ultimately pres- ident of the Johns Hopkins -University, was elected director of the institution. Not a Rival to Universities. “When Mr. Carnegie came to consider the question of endowing a National Uni- versity at Washington, he investigated the whole subject with his usual tho- roughness and found that an institution devoted to research and the training of capable persons was more in accord with his conceptions than the establishment of a university that would be a rival of the alreddy existing universities of the coun- try. How far he was led to this conclu- sion by the work that had been done by the organizations in Washington is un- known, but his actlon indicates that he had faith in the general plan that had been developed and crystallized in that city. “It is probable that the Washington Memorial Institution will suspehd its operation, for it is understood that Mr. Carnegie’s plan not only embraces all the proposed activities of the institution, but goes far beyond these.” POWER OF A SULTAN FINALLY DESTROYED French Cavalry Put an End the Rule of a West African, PARIS, Dec. 10.—An official cablegram received here from West Africa an- to | upon the 4 Garcia Merou, Minis | where he has been i | Pan-American Congress as the delegate of | IRGENTINE IND CHILE MAY FIGHT These Two Countries Are on the Verge of Conflict. tory Is Soon to Lead Up to Hostilities, —— | | Buenos Ayres Government Intends to | | Start Its Fleet for the Pacific, Where a Great Naval Bat- tle Is Expected. Special Dispatch to The Call. CALL BUREAU, 1406 G STREET, N. W., WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.—Decidedly strained relations exist between Argen- tine and Chile. The two countries are on the verge of war. There is no question as to the accuracy of these statements. The authority exists for making them emphatic. In Pan-American circles, not- withstanding the understanding of the Ministers representing the two Govern- ments that an amicable arrangement will | be reached, it is generally believed that war is unavoidable. ¢ In this event the whole of South Amerl- ca.will be inflamed. Argentine is confi- dent that in a struggle with Chile she will have the moral support of Paraguay and Uruguay and the active support of Peru and Bolivia. With such odds against the Santlago Government it is asserted that it will be suicidal for it to engage in war without reference to support of any other i country. Argentine, it is learned, has adopted a firm attitude and is insisting fullest explanation of the Chilean invasion of territory in dispute and now before the King of Great Britain for sx‘;blkratlon. Argentine’s Minister Cptimistic. The return to-day of Senor Don Martin er of Argentine in Washington, from tre City of Mexico, ttendance upon the | | his Government, gave rise'to rumors that | the object of his visit was to request the exercise by this Government of its good offices to effect a settlement of the dis- pute of his country with Chile. It is learned, however, that the Minister's re- turn has no immediate connection with the Chilean ‘trouble, though undoubtedly now that he is in Washington this subd- ject will receive his careful attention. Minister Merou is very optimistic as to | the outcome of negotiations under way be- | tween his Government and Chile. “My official advice he said, “are that the pending question in connection with the construction by Chile of roads in the territory in dispute between that country and my own, which has been submitted to the arbitration of the Government of Great Britain, is about to be settled in an amicable and peaceful way. The two Governments have.exchanged views on the subject, and as both are animated by sentiments of good feeling and realize the great misfortune of war, I am confident they will make every possible effort to reach a settlement mutually satisfactory. In the present situation of the world war is a serious matter and involves great re- sponsibility for those responsible for its occurrence. It is only natural, therefore, that both Argentine and Chile should be gndeavofing to find peaceful solutions. I {do not _belfeve the situation is as serlous as the press dispatches show, and I am sure that the good relations that exist between Chile and Argentine will con- tinue after the cloud now on the inter- national horizon has disappeared.” Argentine Will Start Fleet. ror Don Eliodoro Infante, Chilean Charge d’Affaires, called at the State Department to-day and met the Argentine Minister as he was leaving. In response to a question, Senor Infante stat- ed, that he ieceived advices three days ago from the Chilean Min- ister for Affairs stat- Forelfi ing that he could not understand the ex- aggerated reports of the press, which were unfounded. Senor Infante is as con- dent as Senor Merou that a peaceful set- tlement will be effected. In other quarters this same confidence does not exist. The United States has not interfered, nor has it the slightest in- tention to do so. Before war occurs it will tender its good offices, and Arzentine will probably accept. Chile's attitude is not as definitely known. 1If war occurs, however, it is expected that Argentine will immediately set her fleet in motion for the Pacific, and one of the =reatest naval battles of modern times will proba- bly be fought on the Chilean coast. nounces the final destruction of the once- formidable power of the late Sultan Ra- bah. The death of Rabah was: announced in July, 1900, but one of his sons, Sadenlalh, has been giving the French trouble, The dispatch received says that a force, of Spahis (French Arab cavalry) and native infantry surprised Sadenlalh at the end number of his followers. Two days later the brother of Sadenlalh and the chiefs, with 1500 men, surrendered with all their arms and ammunition. Of the French force seven native sharpshooters were ‘wounded. RS ES CHRISTIANIA, Dec. 10.—According to the Dagbladet, J. P. Morgan of New York is buy- ing iron mines at Salten. CHILE PREPARES FOR WAR. VALPARAISO, Dec. 10.—Conferences yesterday between the Secretary for For- eign Affairs, Senor Yanez, and the Argen- tine Minister, Senor Portela, over tne pending dispute were fruitless. The war fever, which is ardently encouraged by the Argentine press, and which is in- stigated by Peruvian and Bolivian diglo- macy, is assuming an ominous character, owing to the alarming news from Buenos Ayres. There was a panic yesterday in the Chamber of Commerce. Upon being interpellated vesterday in the secret ses- slon of the Senate, Secretary Yanez de- clared that after ascertaining that Ar. gentina was purchasing.warships, Chile decided to buy several to be. prepared for emergencies. The press and public here are remaining calm. A great popular demonstration in honor of Colombia and Mexico is being prepared. Invasion of Disputed Terri- |, — SPEAKER HENDERSON OF HOUSE COMPLETES THE ASSIGNMENTS Loud Is the Only California Member Who Has the Cha'rmanship of a Committee, but All the Othzr Representatives Fiom the Golden S:ate Have Places Where They Can Do Good Work IUDLEIARY Ao IRRI &e Tro INSJULSR Srp Pery-ofFr:r e E. Speaker Henderson at the session of the House to-day announced the appointment of the committees. Usually the committees are not appointed until after the holiday recess, but Speaker Hen- dcrson had the situation well in hand when Congress met and, having complet- ed the lists, he announced them. The early appointment of the committees’should fa- cilitate legislation considerably. In addi- tion to those heretofore given the com- mittees named by the Speaker to-day are: Interstate and Foreign Commerce—Hepburn, Towa; Fletcher, Minnesota; Sherman, New York: Wanger, Pennsylvania; Joy, Missouri; Corliss, Michigan; Stewart, New Jersey; Mann, Iilinols; Lovering, Massachusetts; Coombs, California; Tompkins, Ohio; Davey, Loulsiana; Adamson, Georgia;. Davis, Florida; Shackle- ford, Missouri; Ryan, New York; Richardson, Alabama. Insular Affalrs—Cooper, Wisconsin; Cannon, Illinois; Hitt, Tilinois; Payne, New York; Hep- burn, Towa; Loud, California; Tawney, Min- Moody, Massachusetts; Crumpacker, Hamilton, Michigan; Sibley, Penn- sylvania; Jones, Virginia; Maddox, Geors: Willlams, Tilinois; Henry, Texas; Williams, Mississippi; Patterson, Tennessee. Judiclary—Ray, New York; Jenkins, Wis- consin; Parker, New Jersey; Overstreet, In- diana; Alexander, New York; Warner, Tllinois; Littlefield, Maine; Kahn, California; Thomas, Jowa; Powers, Massachusetts; Nevin, Ohi DeArmond, Missouri; Lanham, Texas; Elliott, South -Carolina; Smith, Kentucky; Fleming, Georgia; Clayton, Alabama. McLachlan cn Harbors. ‘Banking and Currency—Fowler, Naw Jersey; nesota; Indfana; Hill, Connecticut; Prince, Illinois; Capron, Rhode Island; Calderhead, Kansas; Overstreet, Indiana; Lovering, Massachusetts; Smith, Towa; Gill, Ohio; Douglas, New York; Ford- erer, Pennsylvania; Talbert, South Carolina; Rhea, Kentucky; Thacker, Massachusett: Lewls, Georgia; Pugsley, New York; Padgett, | Tennessee. Merghant Marine and Fisheries—Grosvenor, Ohlo; Hopkins, Illinois; Young, Pennsylvani: Greene, Massachusetts; Miner, Wisconsin; Ste- vens, Minnesota; Jones, Washington; Fordney, Michigan; Wachter, Maryland; Vreeland, New York; Littlefleld, Maine; Spight, Mississippi; Small, North Carolina; Davis, Florida; McDer- mott, New Jersey; Belmont, New York; Snook, Oho. Rivers and Harbors—Burton, Ohio; Reeve Illinols; Dovener, West Virgini: Michigan; Acheson, Pennsylvania; ; Minnesota; Alexander, New York; Tongue, Or- egon; Lawrence, Massachusetts; Davidson, Wisconsin; McLachlan, Cdlifornia; Lester, Georgla; Bankhead, Alabama; McCulloch, Ar- kansas; Sparkman, Florida; Ball, Texas; Rans- gell, Louisiana. - Kahn on Good Committee. Military Affairs — Hull, Iowa; Ketcham, New York; Parker, New Jersey; Capron, Rhode Island; Stevens, Minnesota; Dick, Ohio; Mon- dell, Wyoming; Esch, Wisconsin; Brick, In- dlana; Prince, Illinois; Adams Jr., Pennsylva- nia; Sulzer, New York; Hay, Virginia; Jett, Illinols; Slayden, Texas; Broussard, Louisiana; Snodgrass, Tennessee; Rodey, New Mexico. Naval Affairs—Foss, Illinois; Dayton, West Loudenslager, New Jersey; Butler, Bull, Rhode Island; Mudd, Mary- land; Watson, Indiana; Cousins, Iowa; Tayler, Ohio; Roberts, Massachusetts; Cummings, New York; Meyer, Louisiana; Tate, Georgia; Rixey, ASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 10.— Virginia; Kitckin, North Carolina; Van Diver, Missourl; Wheeler, Kentucky. Immigration and Naturalization—Shattuck, Ohic; Adams, Pennsylvania; Howell, New Jersey; Lawrence, Massachusetts; Kahn, Cali- fornia; Skiles, Ohio; Douglas, New York; FNTES — e ForEign 2R Ay <“OMmMErce Besrnw | . Wonupy CALIFORNIA CONGRESSMEN WHO HAVE BEEN PLACED ON COM- ' MITTEES WHERE THEY ARE ENABLED TO WATCH AND ACTIVELY PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF THEIR CONSTITUENTS. e -— CALIFORNIANS ON THE HOUSE COMMITTEES Loud—Postoffices and Post- roads; Insular Affairs. Kahn—Jurisdiction; Immi- gration. McLachlan — Rivers Harbors. Coombs—Election of Presi- dent, Vice President and Rep- resentatives in Congress. and Woods—Coinage, Weights and Measures. Needham—Public Lands; Indian Affairs. Metcalf—Ways and Means. (N A S T e TR LR s Otey, Virginia; Ruppert, New York; Robb, Missouri; Rucker, Missouri. Census—Hopkins, Illinois; Russell, Connec- ticut; Heatwole, Minnesota; Acheson, Penn- sylvania; Crumpacker. Indiana; Burleigh, Maine; Hughes, West Virginia: Emerson, New York; Griffith, Indlana; Kluttz, North Carolina; Hay, Virginia; Scarborough, South Carolina; Burleson, Texas. o Colnage, Welghts and Measures—Southard, Ohlo; Minor, Wisconsin; Hill, . Connscticut; Boutelle, Illinols; Cushman, Washington: Bowersock, Kansas; Hedges, Iowa; - Ball. Pennsylvania; Handbury, New York: Dar- ragh, Michigan; +Woods, California; Cochran, Missourl; - Shatroth, Colorado; Griggs, Geor- gia; Gaines, Tennessee; Chandler, 1; Gooch, Kentucky; Wilcox, Hawall. ‘Will Watch Pensions. Invalid Pensions—Sulloway, New Hamp- | shire; Gibson, Tennessee; S. W. Smith, Michi- el %°| 8an; Calderhead, Kansas; Rumple, lowa; Aplin, Michigan; Mlers, Indtana; Norton, Ohlo; Crowley, Illinofs; Klenbers, Texas; Lat- imer, South Carolina; Lindsay, New York. Pensions—Loudenslager, New Jersey; Brom- well, Ohio; Sheldon, Michigan; Boreing, Ken- tucky; Weeks, Michigan; Patterson, Pennsyl- vania; Draper, New York: Ball, Delaware; De Graffenreld, Texas: Richardson, Alabama; Sel- by, Illinois; White, Kentucky; Wiley, Ala- bama. Education—Grow, Pennsylvania; Knox, Mas- sachusetts; Jack, Pennsylvania; Tyrrell, Mas- sachusetts; Bristow, New York; Kyle, Ohio; Howell, New Jersey; Aplin, Michigan; Dedr- mond, Missour!; Van Dever, Missouri; Kern, Illinots; Mickey, Tllinois; Bellamy, North Caro- lina. Labor—Garner, New Jersey; McCleary, Min- nesota; Showalter, Pennsylvania: Barthaldt, Missouri; Henry, Connecticut; Graham, Penn- sylvania; Emerson, New York; Warner, Ohlo; Talbert, South Carolina; Rhea, Kentucky; Cummings, New York; Caldwell, Illinois; Flood, Virginia. Agriculture—Wadsworth, New York; Henry, Connecticut; Connell, Pennsylvania: Wright, Pennsylvania; Haughen, lowa; Dahle, Wiscon- sin; Scoft. Kansas; Haskins, Vermont; H. C. Smith, Michigan; Moody, North Carolina; Graff, linois; Williams, Mississippi; Lamb, Virginia; ‘Cooney, Missouri; Gordon, Ohlo: Al- len, Kentucky; Neville, Nebraska; Flyan, Oklahoma. Foreign Affairs—Hitt, Iilinols; J. R. Adams, Penpsylvania; Cousins, Iowa: W. A. Smuh, Michigan; Heatwole, Minnesota; Gillett, Mas- sachusetts; " Landis, Indiana; Perkins, New York; Beidler, Ohio; Foster, Vermont; Dins- more, Arkamsas; Clark, Missouri; Howard, Georgla; Burleson, Texas; Hooker, Mississippi; Napen, Massachusetts. Loud Remains Chairman. Postoffices and Post Roads—Loud, California; Conunuc; on Page Two.