American Relief.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8721, 23 January 1907, Page 2

American Relief.

The Incident Dries It Up.

Davis’ Despatch. New Yoek, January 21. The collection of supplies for the relief of Kingston has abruptly terminated in New York. The steamers Prinz Eitel and Frederick, which were reported to be ashore, are safe.

Admiral Davis, in a despatch to Admiral Evans, states that Sir J. A. Swottenham is a man with great power and h» claims to hold the situation well in hand. He has a regiment of one thousand strong and two companies of artillery, besides constabulary at his disposal. London, January 21.

Neither tho Colonial Office nor the American Embassy has been informed that any friction had occurred. The Standard’s Kingston correspondent says tho Mayor of Kingston, on behalf of the-citizens, assured Admiral Davis they did;not sympathise with Sir J. A. Swettenham’s attitude, and requested him to remain, but Admiral Davis declined. The Daily Mail says Sir J.A. Swettonham complains of Admiral Davis trying to gain an unfair amount of credit. 'Die times says tho incident is most deplorable. The extraordinary tone of Sir J. Swcttonluun’s letter to Admiral Davis is only explainable in the supposition that ho is overwrought. Editor's Kingston correspondent gave the text of tho Davis-Swcttenham correspondence, already cabled, and tho Daily Mail has published additional confirmatory details. Both gave interviews with Admiral Davis, similar in sense. Editor's Washington correspondent on Monday was shown telegrams of tho Jamaica incident. Mr Bacon, Acting-Secretary of State at Washington, has accused tho newspapers of trying to make trouble, and declared there was no truth in tho reports. Ho remarked : “ There has not been tho slightest trouble or foundation for any.” Eeuter adds that Mr' Bacon’s statement indicated the possibility of no official advices being received. The Times’ Jamaica correspondent states that tho Admiralty policy of making tho arrival of British warships impossible is very severely criticised. Tho non-despatch of the Diamond, promised after tho withdrawal of troops, is regarded as a breach of faith.

Canadian Opinion

Mr Ha'dane Cables to America. A Happy Ending. Received January 22, 11.7 p.m. London, January 22. Tho Times’ correspondent in Canada states that Canadians unmistakly support the action of Sir J. A. Swettenham, and consider that Admiral Davis committed a broach of etiquette in landing marines before communicating with the Governor.

The Daily Mail quotes tho French paper Debats expressing a similar view. The Daily Express says the incident is closed, and both parties consider the matter ought never to have been bruited outside Btate departments. Reuter says that Rear-Admiral Davis, as a member of tho Dogger Bank Commission, supported Britain thiougbout.

Mr 11. B. Haldane, Secretary of State for the War Department, in a cable to Mr Elihu Boot, American Secretary of State, sa vs:—“l have road in the newspapers what purports to be Sir J. A. Swctteuham’s letter to Admiral Davis, and can only say on the materials before me that I entertain, as one responsible for the troops in Jamaica, feelings of deep gratitude for Admiral Davis’ generous assistance at a most critical time.

Mr Bacon, in reply to Mr Haldane, states that the President greatly appreciates his cordial telegram, and would be glad if America's proximity made it possible for her to be of the. slightest assistance to the stricken people of Jamaica. If, pending the arrival of your warships and transports, we can render any further aid whatever President Itoosevelt earnestly hopes you will call on Inin without hesitation, knowing how cheerfully yon would render such aid to us were circumstances reversed.

Incident to be investigated.

Swottenham Semis i hanksDeceived January 22, 11.24: p.m. London, January 22. The Morning Post asserts that Britain has informally assured Mr Boot that the Swettenham incident will be investigated, and if the letter was not justified it will be disavowed and an apology offered. The Tribune ia surprised at Mr Haldane setting a now precedent by addressing the Minister of a foreign Power from the TV'ar Ofiico and that ho should have implied censure on Sir J. A. Swettenham. The latter, the Tribune says, will report to his oilicial chief, by whoso judgment lie will stand or fall. In reply to inquiries regarding further aid, Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of State for the Foreign Department, cabled to the Charge de Affaires at "Washington the Imperial Government’s grateful appreciation of America’s offer of further assistance in money or otherwise. Sir E. Gray further says that Sir J. A. Swetteuham has not yet reported his requirements fully, but at present it appears likely that there is no justification for further calls on the United States’ generosity. lint, in the meantime, the Government had been requested by Sir J. A. Swettenham to convey to the American Government his cordial thanks for the prompt and powerful assistance the navy under Admiral Davis rendered the inhabitants of K ingstou in their sufferings.

More Earthquakes

St: Petersburg, January 20. An earthquake has occurred at Elizabothpol and Sakhalf. Some, January 20.

An undulating earthquake occurred yesterday at Tolmezzo, Italy. The shook caused a groat panic among the people.

Deceived January 22, 11.58 p.m. &t. Petersburg, January 22. Two earthquake shocks have been experienced at Tifiis.

Dome, January 22. } |Ah undulating earthquake has been felt at Palermo.

American Press Comments

New York, January 22. Ecar-Admiral Davie. with the Missouri, Indiana and Yankton, has arrived at Guantauomo. It is somi-officially stated at Washington that Sir A. Swettenham obstructed emigration of negroes to Panama and otherwise exhibited unfriendliness to United States citizens. The New York Times says that Sir A. Swettenham was intentionally offensive, yet it was a case for guffaws, not for indignation. Ecmembering how some American officers gyrated it was a consolation to recognise that other nations were also troubled with fools. Other newspapers call Swettenham an amazing ass and a glorified beadle. Kingston, January 22. There is much indignation that no British warship has yet reached Jamaica. The Mayor of Kingston appealed to Admiral Davis not to withdraw, because one overwrought man acted in a manner lie would regret on reflection. Admiral Davis replied that ho was bound to respect the authorities of tho island. Two violent shocks yesterday again demoralised the negroes. Sir J.j} A. Swettenham resented the City Council asking Admiral Davis to land an armed party without asking, his consent. , ' ' ‘‘ Archbishop Nuttall, of , Kingston, thanked j President Eoosovelt for his v itlued'assistanoo. - J Ottawa, January 22. , The Toronto Star says that Admiral Davis displayed much bounce and acted ns if Jamaica was a country of savages.