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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1904
Page
13
Weather forecasts cover Georgia and the northwest with rain chances and warming trends. Regional items note General Robert E Lee day at the state capitol, church and civic commemorations, university relocation discussions in Atlanta, and various political and market updates across Georgia, the South, and national figures.
Washington January 18 The Navy Department released a dispatch from the Detroit reporting the surrender of Puerto Plata to Morales forces after US cordon lines were breached Unconditional surrender followed with orderly terms and no casualties among non combatants Port operations to resume next morning under observation at the consulate note D Fham.
Washington notes the Panama canal treaty, reported today after lengthy committee review, triggered heated Senate debate. Senators Morgan and Daniel protested reporting without amendments, while Cullom Spooner and Allison defended committee deliberations and scheduled further consideration in coming days.
New York January 18 George Francis Train died tonight at his hotel from heart disease following nephritis. Born March 24, 1829 in Boston he built Train & Co shipping and helped spur transfers to California. He funded rail ventures and ran for president in 1872, known for prose and eccentricities. Omaha recalls his early impact, conceiving the Union Pacific railroad and organizing Credit Mobilier and related ventures.
A large chamber of commerce mass meeting in Nashville Tennessee tonight adopted resolutions urging Senators to vote for ratification of the Panama Canal treaty, with near unanimous support.
Washington reports relay General Reyes accusing the United States of grave interference in Colombia over Panama and the Hay Herton treaty. He cites threats from General Beaupre and asserts Colombia would accept a treaty with amendments, if not for U.S. pressure. Reyes quotes ministerial instructions and notes Panama's recognition, arguing U.S. actions threaten Colombia’s sovereignty and wealth.
Special dispatch reports Representative Maddox notifying Postmaster Helm of charges against Rome post office staff including Delivery Clerk Brown for inefficiency and drunkenness. Allegations allege opened letters and missing funds found in a sewer connected to the post office. Senator Clay seeks higher pay for court officials. Speaker Cannon reshuffles committees, and Senator Bacon remains confined by illness.
The Danish steamer Patria, Captain Larsen, reached Copenhagen from Port Tampa and Norfolk amid severe weather. The voyage left the captain and several crew injured. davits broken, one lifeboat lost, and other damage noted. A separate report from Baltimore notes the schooner Joseph W Brooks wrecked off Cape Lookout with total loss of vessel and cargo. Captain Davidson and seven sailors rescued at Diamond Lookout by the sav ing station.
Congressman Charles E Littlefield of Maine voiced doubt Republicans can carry New York this fall while predicting a GOP presidential win nationally. An amused hotel clerk mistook his signature, prompting a light exchange. The scene set in Maine January 1.
In Madison county Alabama James E Butler of New Hope sold 1406 bales of cotton to a local agency at 13 4 cents per pound, nearly $100000, the largest sale ever in the county. Separately in Montgomery a 240 bale round lot sold for 15 1/2 cents, about $18000, with cotton to be shipped to Japan or other foreign markets.
Senator Quay plans to depart Washington for Florida on Wednesday and remain in the Land of Flowers until his health improves. He has suffered insomnia and his stay there is indefinite, with no return expected before next spring unless summoned to push a statehood bill in the Senate.
Frankfort January 18 Speaker Brown read a letter from Governor Beckham stating he will not be a candidate to succeed Senator Blackburn. The governor accuses Senator Cantrill of defeating school book legislation and says his current advocacy is insincere. He mentions a Philadelphia visit and medical advice for a rest cure to drop work and worry.
Clifford Smyth declares that his message to this effect has arrived in the Colombian capital, signaling a formal delivery and confirmation of the communication. The note implies official recognition and impending follow up actions by involved parties.
A cable from Bogota, believed sent by General Reyes, reports that a solid Democratic opposition to the canal treaty cannot be counted on in Colombia. It indicates one third or more of Senate Democrats will vote for ratification to secure a quicker canal, undermining hopes for blocking the treaty and touching presidential campaign tensions.
Cable from Bogota dated January 16 reports chaotic conditions in Colombia with war fever fading. General Reyes faces unpopularity for staying away from action while liberals push to disband the army. Velez may be president. constitutional convention unlikely.
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