The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, February 23, 1902, Page 17

f— * b4 - d * * * E3 = * : : . : ;mu-b-l-oiol SXOXS XX SXOXOAOXOTOQ Che T all. :ounlmmmnauwmn! Pages 1710 20; ! $ : | $ | VOLUME XCL—NO. 85, SAN FRANCIS CO, PRINCE HENRY GREETS THE PRESIDENT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1902—THIRTY-SIX PAGES. » PRICE FIVE CENTS. BY MEANS OF THE WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY dent Roosevelt, Care New York Herald, New ——a to congratulate you and the American nation on to-day’s commemoration of Washington’s birthday. York: persistent easterly wind made fast passage impossible even for this beauti‘ul vessel. I look forward to meet you. N BOARD THE KRONPRINZ WILHELM, OFF NANTUCKET ISLAND, MASS.. VIA NEW YORK HERALD MARINE WIRELESS STATION SIASCONSET, MASS., FEB. 22.—To Presi- 1 hope the state of health of Mr. Roosevelt’s son is favorably progressing and that he will speedily recover. 1 am sorry to disappoint you through late arrival. Permit me Very heavy and HENRY OF PRUSSIA. VIC TIMS OF FIRE NUMBER EIGHTEEN /n Addition to Those Who Meet Death Many Are Injured in the Park-Avenue Hotel Disaster, Which Is- Said to Be Due to Incendiaries. 7 EWYORK <+ Feb. 22. — For the / third time | since New Year's “ day Park avenue, . this city, has been | the scene of loss of human life First was the .col- lision the New York Central tun- nel at Fifty-sixth street and Park avenue; second, | ;ame :r:: ay;:mnl: explosion in the ap ans subway at Forty- first street, and the third, to-day, wa‘s ;hetflr;whlfh started in the Sev- enty-firs egl- ment Armo:\ Thirty-third street ol S sprend the Park avenue Hotel, where eigh- | ;e’e:re;ersons were Killed and mi n, L It was the worst hotel fire since the Windsor was de- stroyed. The fire was first seen at about 1:30 in the orning in the ar- mery, and in a re- »? rkably short | time that building aflame from end to end. The firemen made their way tas dhees; :1:[: 0! b streets e «C\;fi and did all possible to confine the Sire to the ar- mory, but after they had been at work nearly an hour the discovery was made that the hotel was on fire. The hotel was crowded with guests who had come to attend the festivities in honor of Prince Henry. More than 500 persons were in | the Boids The fire was con- fined principally to the fifth and sixth | REAR ADMIRAL JosEPH N. 1 fl(;ol’"s n;ar the ele- vator &l shefl . . musgn.’ RETIRED, WHO. 4/ oitthetinsthe hotel was found t0 | ESCAPEDDEATH IN FLAMES, | beon firethe lights went out and the | corridors were - filled with smoka. “# The guests, unable ' their way through the darkeped hallway, jumped from windows or ran ¥ into the flame-swept portions of the building. It is this fact that ac- counts for the jarge loss of life, although the hotel was not destroyed. ARNMORY QUICKELY CCNSUMED BY FLAMES. The fire in the armory started on the third floor, on the Thirty-third-street side, where there was a tier of rooms occupled by different companies of the reg- iment. W five minutes the whole structure was beyond saving and ten min- tes later the roof fell in with a terrific crash. There was no one in the armory t the time except 2 janitor and his family. They escaped by golng through a scuttle hole in the roof and thence along the battiement of the Thirty-fourth- street side to safety on the roofs of houses to the east. This passage was attended by much danger, owing to the icy condition of the roof. Six alarms were turned in for the fire, but in spite of the quick response the armory was soon doomed to destruction. The prevalling gale made it impossi- ble to check the flames. Several hundred pounds of ammunition stored in the tower of the armory detonated in a series of explosions, partially wrecking the irec portion of the walls near which it was stored. This added terror and caused fear of greater explosions to those who were fighting the flames. The following list of persons who lost their lives in the Park-avenue Hotel fire or who died from injuries received in it was compliled late to-night: NORMAN ACTON, died in Bellevue Hospital, body at Morgue; lived in Colorado Springs. COLONEL CHARLES L. BURDETT, Hartford, Conn., commander of the First Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers; killed by fall in fire; body removed from the Morgue and shipped ts Hartford. WILLIAM J. BERNHARDT, 35 years of age, killed in hotel; undertaking rooms for shipment to home in Chicago. MRS. WILLIAM J. BERNHARDT, died in Bellevue; same disposition of body as that of her husband. LEE G. CONRAD, 21 years of age, draughtsman of this city. FRED S. HOVEY, 3 years of age,of Lyons, N. Y., dled at West Thirtieth- eet station house JAMES R. HAMES (not ceriain, may be Thomas Horne), lived in Denver and was agent of the H. B. Claflin Company. JOEN IVERSON, died in hotel; lived in Denver; agent of H. B. Claflin Com- pany. MINNIE E. LIGGERT, 4 years of age, dressmaker of Denver, where was employed by Daniels & Fisher Com pany. MRE. J. McMANUS. CAPTAIN CHARLES UNDERWOOD O’'CONNELL, died in New York Hos- pital; was formerly clerk in Supreme Court. EX-CONGRESSMAN GASTON A. ROBBINS of Selma, Ala. ESTHER SCHLESSINGER, 38 years of age, of Chicago; a buyer. JACOB SPAHN, 50 years of age, Rochester, N. Y. JOHN G. WALKER, 35 years of age, Columbia, Tenn. COLONEL ALEXANDER M. PIPER, U. 8. A., retired, 70 years of age, died hotel MRS. SALOME FOSTER, known as the “Tombs Angel.” Unidentified body of 2 woman; may be that of the wife of the Rev. Willlam 8. Boardman, who is a patient in Beilevue. Rear Admiral Joseph N. Miller, retired, was reported mortally hurt in the fire, but he was uninjured and is in his usual health. It was pot until almost 3 o'clock that the flames were discovered in the Park Avenue Hotel, directly across from the armory. Manager Reed of the hotel had been on the roof watching the fire in the armory with guests from the hotel. He had descended to the first floor and was standing talking to a guest when a burst of flame came up through the elevator shaft. Immediately he ordered his men to go through the hotel to give the alarm. The lights almost immediately went out and the hotel corridors were in darkness. The flames leaped up through the elevator shaft and seemed to gather around the fifth and siXth floors, fill- € the halls with dense smoke and making exit by means of the stairways al- ost impossible. Manager Reed ran up to the fourth floor and there entered the elevator, which was descending. He alighted at the first floor and soon after the elevator was a wreck. HOTEL FIRE IS OF INCENDIARY ORIGIN. Various opinions were given as to the origin of the fire in the hotel. assert that it was of incendiary origin. Others hold that the fire originated from sparks from the burning armory Lui..ing, swept by wind in the direction of the hotel, descending the air shaft, whict was directly alongside the elevator, snd igniting debris which was plled up in the basement and near the elevator shaft, The idea of incendiary origin is scouted by guests of the hotel and by ¥ire Chief Croker. Another theory is that the fire &tarted on the fifth or sixth fioor @nd thus resulted in the damage to those floors more than to any other portion of the bullding, The theory advanced by the majority as to the air +haft is confirmed by many of the fire captains. The flames mounted rapidly, and the fire extinguishers made little impression. The guests of the fifth and sixth floors had been aroused and those who had not lost their ¥ started for the stairways, clad only in wrappers, and some with only shects thrown over them. Scores of people were taken from the win- dcws of the third, fourth and fifth floors of the house by firemen and by police, * many of the rescued being made hysterical from' fright. At the windows on the Park-avenue side of the hotel many persons ap- reared. Women were screaming frantically for help. A Mr. and Mrs. Bradley, guests of the hotel, who were (o leave to-day on the transport McClellan for Ma- nila, appeared at the fifth fioor window on the Thirty-third-street side, scream- ing loudly, A Mre. Charlotte Bennett and ber husband of Alabama stood on the fifth floor on & ledge, directly over the portico and maifi entrance to the hotel. body taken to she Many »m her husband’s llrr Bennett, evidently thinking that no one was going to rescue her, struggled rasp and shouted thet she was going to jump. The fire- —_— Continued on Page Eighteen. ]+— -+ HAIL THE PRINCE EW YORK, Feb. 22.—The Kron- prinz Wilhelm, with Prince Henry of Prussia on board, will arrive off Sandy Hook at 10 o'clock this (Sunday) morn- iug. The steamer was sighted at 1 o'clock this morning off Nantucket iightship. Just before nightfall Admiral Evans' ships, the Illinois, Olympia, Cins cinnati and San Francisco, which had been lying at anchor off Tompkinsville all day, awaiting the arrival of Prince Hen- ry, were enveloped in a snow squall that obscured their view of the lower bay, which they had been watching since.day- break. At that time the storm. which had been raging all day, increased in fury. The wind blew at the rate of fifty miles an hour and at 3 o'clock a snowstorm start- ed which increased in violence every minute. PROGRAMME MAY BE CHANGED As darkness came on the holiday deco- rations which had been flying all day from the mastheads of the warships were hauled down and a little later nothing could be seen of the fleet but the twink- ling lights that came from the portholes. The day has been one of gloom in the vicinity of the man-of-war anchorage, notwithstanding the bunting flapping gayly in the wind. Hardly a single ves- sel had passed the squadron during the day, owing to the tempestuous weather. The Prince is scheduled to place a wreath on Grant's tomb in the afternoon and to be the guest of the Deutscher Verein in the evening. At midnight he is to leave for Washington, escorted by the President’s delegates. The programme may be changed. MESSAGES OF MAYORS. The Mayor of New York to-day received the following cablegram from the Mayor of, Berlin, Germany: “On this day, when New York greets the brother of the Kaiser as its guest, we cordially express our joy over the close friendship of America and Germany and our hopes of its continuance and strength- ening, KIRSCHENER."” 1 Reply was cabled as follows; | KRONPRINZ WILHELM WITH THE ROYAL VISITOR IS SIGHTED OFF NANTUCKET flouyh Weather Delays the Arrival and a Landing Will Not Be Made Unti/ This Morning. : “In behalf of the city of New York I reciprocate your cordial greetings. New York will welcome Prince Henry with ail heartiness. With you, we hope that this visit will do much to strengthen the bond that has always united our countries in endearing friendship.” At quarantine late at night the wind had moderated, the snow had ceased falling and a clearing sky seemed to indlcate clear weather for to-day. Ships arriving off Sandy Hook reported very - rough weather outside, a furious gale raging all Friday night. R Y ALL EUROPE WATCHES. LONDON, Feb. 22.—Europe is preparing to watch Prince Henry's tour with only less interest than America herself. The press of all countries has made arrange- ments to.give more space to the event than any royal journey ever chronicled. This, of course, is done on the assump- tion that the visit is an affair of the first importance in international relationships. The English preliminary comments are now more dignified than were the earlier remarks on the event. They continue to put only one construction on the Kaiser's clever move. Thus the Spectator has this to say: “The English people, if we know any- thing of our countrymen, look on Ger- many’s semi-official attempt to undermine our good relations with America with a certain amount of amusement. They see Germany’s game very clearly, but in spite of that they bear no ill feeling whatever toward the German Emperor or his brother. “The representative of the one great na- tion is about to visit the representative of another great nation, and Englishmen see no teason why they should not wish him a pleasant visit and express that wish with the utmost cordiality. The Saturday Review offers its sym- pathy to Prince Henry in these terms: “One 1s a little sorry for the guest lest he be killed by kindness. The programme mapped out for him is more ambitious than Lord Rosebery’s. “Sleep 1s either discounted or allowed on the Edison principle—that man should content himself with four hours. How- ever, Prince Henry will have had a great reception and have done the country as only Americans understand the art of do- ing.” PRINCE WILL MEET PARTY, NEW YORK, Feb. 22.—As soon as pos- gible after landing to-day the Prince will meet the official party representing the President of the United States and then the official party representing the city. In the afternoon, if the weather is good. probably a trip will be made to Grant's tomb. At night a small dinner will be given for him at the Deutscher Verein clubhouse, after which he will start for ‘Washington by special train, CLEVELAND DECLINES. WABHINGTON, Feb. 22.—Grover Cleve- land has declined the invitation of Presi- dent Roosevelt to atténd the banquet at the White House in honor of Prince Hen- ry, assigning as a reason ill health. WASHINGTON WONDERS AT TILLMAN’S “BRICK” Action of the Senator in Attacking McKenzie Causes a Big Surprise. ‘WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.—When Senator ‘Tillman tossed a political “‘brick” at Alex- ander McKenzie in the Senate a few days ago both the North Dakota: Senators, Hansbrough and McCumber, rushed to McKenzle's rescue with such alacrity that everybody In Washington has since been wondering what it all means. Tillman evidently had but little beyond newspaper reports to rely upon when he began a general rough and tumble attack upon Judge Noyes and all who figure in "the controversy over the action of the Alaskan courts. When Tillman threw the “brick” he had no idea that he was going to hit McKenzie, who is one of the most prominent politiclans in the North- west. In North Dakota McKenzie is as much of & political “boss” as Is T. C. Platt in New York or Tillman in South Carolinas 4 S EXCHANGE BLOWS IN THE SENATE Tillman and MeLaurin of South Carolina Mix in a Most Sensational Fight, Are Found Guilty of Contempt and Made to Apologize. ASH-% 4 INGTON, Feb. 2. W -Wash- ' ington's birthday +vas sig- palized in the United States Senate by a fist fight, The two South Carolina participants in the the course of a Philippine tariff reflections upon Senators from were the active affray. Tillman, in speech upon the bill, made serfous the honor of his colleague, McLau- rin. In brief, he charged = that his vote in support of the ratification of the treaty of Paris had beencast through the_exer- clse of improper | influences. McLau- rin was not in the chamber at the time, being en- gaged in commit- tee work, but he appeared just as his speech. Pale rose to address the to a question of He reviewed Till- was sent for and Tillman concluded a3 ashes McLaurin Senate, speaking personal privilege. man's charges briefly and then denounced the statement made by his colleague as > “willful, malicious and deliberate lle. Scarcely had the, his lips when Till- words fallen from man, sitting a few seats from him, with Teller of t Colorado between :fl;n: h!:.r:nisl‘l him. McLaurin, turned toward Till- man, met him half way and in gp in- stant these two Senators, ~having swept Teller aside, were engaged in a rough and tumble fight. McLaurin 4 Teceived a heavy blow on the fore- SENATOR JOHN L. McLAURIN head, while Till- man got a punch OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AS- | on the nose which brought blood. As- SAILED BY COLLEAGUE. sistant Sergeant- at-Arms Layton™ —} sprang over desks to reach and separate the combatants, and himself received several blows. He got between them finally, and by main strength wrenched them apart. Senators Warren of Wyoming and Scott of West Virginia, two of the most powerful "men in the Senate, leaped to his assistance, and pinioning the arms of the bel- ligerent Senators forced them into their seats. Intense excitement prevailed in the Senate and galleries, Which were thronged with people who had been at- tracted by the spirited debate. Everybody was on his feet. Not a word, how- ever, was spoken. Sepators stood about the chamber for the moment quite help- less and pale to the Mps. Finally order was restored partially and in the midst of intense excitement the Senate went into secret legislative session. For two hours it discussed the event behind closed doors. When the doors were opened it was made known that both of the South Carolina Senators by unanimous vote had been declared to be in contempt of the Senate. They were permitted by a vote of the Senate to make apologies to the Senate. Their state- ments were listened to by both the Senators and the people in the galleries with breathless interest. REFUSE TO TALK ARBOUT THE AFFAIR. Senator Tillman left the Capitol when adjournment was taken for recess and did not return for the night session.. Senator McLaurin was in the cham- ber about 8 o'clock, but left early. Neither Senator, when seen at his home, would make a statement. When routine business had been concluded Tillman resumed his speech in opposition to the pending Philippine tariff bill, which he began yesterday. He declared, further along, with respect to Cuba, that the purpose of the adminis- tration was to give protection to the Cuban plantations in order to put,millions of dollars In the pockets of the sugar and tcbacco trusts. Thus it Wa'éz, with the Philippines. It was proposed to give the Oriental archipelago thd e sort of free trade as Porto Rico had been given. That was the “game,” he lnsisted, and just as sure as the sun sets, it was the purpose to afford American capi- talists every opportunity to acquire possession of the valuable properties in the Philippines. *Yet,” sald he, “God save the mark. we pretend to be honest.’ TILLMAN MAKES A SENSATIONAL CHARGE. Tillman maintained that, instead of trying to civillze and elevate the Fil- pinos, the Government might better have spent some of the $400,000,000 expended in the Philippines in colonizing the negroes in the Southern States of this country. When he later directed a question at *his f{riends on the other side of the chamber,” Spooner inquired to whom he referred. “I have many friends on the Republican side,” said Tillman. “Personally you are a nice, clean-hearted sort of men, but politically you are the most infamous cowards and hypocrites that ever happened.” (Laughter.) In his speech Tillman became involved in a lively colloquy with Spooner of Wisconsin regarding the ratification of the Paris treaty. The South Carolina Senator referred to Spooner’s comments in his speech yesterday upon the part taken by Willlam J. Bryan in securing the ratification of the treaty. He argued with the Wisconsin Senator that the influence of Bryan was potent, but insisted that even his influence was not sufficient to induce the Senate to ratify the treaty. After he had done all that it was possible for him to do, Tillman as- serted, the Republicans yet lacked votes enough to secure ratification. “You know,” he shouted, shaking his finger at the R=publican side, “how those votes necessary were secured.” *“How were they secured?” demanded Spooner. “I know, if the Senator does not,” replied Tillman. “I have received informa- tion in confidence from that side of the chamber. I know from that that improper influences were used in getting those votes.” “Name the man,” insisted Spooner, “upon whom those influences were brought to bear. It is due the Sénator and due the country that he name him. A man who impeaches another in confidence is a coward. If the Senator knows of any man who has been improperly influenced he should name him."” “I know,” asserted Tiflman, “that the patronage—the Federal patronage—of & State has been parceled out to a Senator since the ratification of that treaty. “What State?” demanded Spooner. “South Carolina,” shouted Tillman. “Then,” sald Spoomer, “I leave you to fight the matter out with your col- league.” “Well,” retorted Tillman, “I never shirk the responsibility for a statement I make. I know that he (McLaurin) voted for the tréaty. I know that improper influences were brought to bear. I know what I believe.” ¢ “You simply believe,” retorted Spooner, “what you do not know."” This ended the incident for the time, but the feeling engendered manifested itself later in a thrilling and sensational scene. EKANSAS SENATOR DEFENDS FUNSTON. Tillman, continuing his speech, read from letters from some soldiers in the Philippines detailing the alleged cruelties practiced upon the natives by the Amer- ican forces. He told of 160 Filipinos to whom, the writer stated, the “water cure™ had been administered, resulting in the death of all but twenty-six of them. Hoar interrupted to say that he had received many letters making charges agafnst the American forces, but in every instance the writers had given him the iRformation either in confidence or-as incidents of which they merely had heard of and of which they professed to know nothing personally. He protested againsc information of that kind and declared: “I do not want anybody to tell me ia strict confidence of a murder.” Burton of Kansas interrupted ta defend General Funston, upen whom, he sald, the comments of Tillman had reflected, as the soldiers wHo were chargzed in the letters the South Carolina Senator had read with the cruelties were under Gen- eral Funston's comniand. Burton read General Funston's explicit denial of the ' story which had been referred to by Tiliman, the denial concluding with the state- ment: “This statement I wish to brand as an atrocious lie, without the slightest foundation. Statements of this kind are simply braggadocia, and the braggado= cla is repeated in the Senate of the United States.” Continued oxf Page Twentyy S S-S