Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-10-15
HELD AT BAY.
The French in China Need More Men-Ask-
ing for Reinforcements-The Chambers
Meet To-Day-Other Foreign Matters.

The French in China Need More Men-Ask-
ing for Reinforcements-The Chambers
Meet To-Day-Other Foreign Matters.
PARIS, October "A letter from the
French Consul at Shanghai to the Senior
European Consul there is published. The
writer promises that the French will not at
tack Shanghai or Woo Sung unless China
violates the laws of neutrality. In the In
transigeant, Henri Rocheforts paper, 1t is
asserted that the government has just re-
ceived alarming news from China or Ton
ouin, which it is Withholding from the public,
The rumOr that General Briere de Lis e
had telegraphed for reinforcements to be
sent to him at once is confirmed this after
noon. General de Lisle telegraphs that he
is unable to carry on further military opera
lions at Kep with the present force under
his command and is compelled to keep
within his forufcations and act on the de-
fensive owing to the large and we'll equip
PED army the Chinese have in the vicinity.
He states that the Loo Chuan river is fall
ing which will limit the operations of the
gunboats, and will necessitate a much
larger force of troops to allow him to re.
sume offensive demonstrations. Admiral
Lespes also telegraphs for reinforcements
stating that large landing force will be
necessary to capture Tamsui.
The Mahdi Invest Khartoum.
CAIRO, October l4-It is reported from
Kardofan that the Mahdi is arranging to in
vest Kbsrtoum and starve the garrison.
Returned to His Post.
PARIS, October l4.-Lord Lyons, the
British Ambassador, has returned to his
pest in tbs city.
Movements of Troops.
CnRo. October 1.-THE Mudir Of Don.
COLA has ordered all the irregular troops to
be in readiness for marching on Thursday
next The infantry will remain to defend
Dongola in case it should be attacked by
the Mahdi.
The French Chambers.
PAEIs, October l4.-The opening Of the
French Chambers to-day is awaited with
anxiety. N. Ferry, it is said does not re,
gard the situation without fear, because the
Radicals under NJ. Clemenceau are prepar
ing an attack on the policy Of the Govern
ment, which will probably be supported by
the Orleauists, Legitimists and Bonapsrtists
The costly war in China is very unpopular
in the country.
VIII Begin Needed Reforms.
PARIS. October IN Rouvier the new
Minister Of Commerce, promises 10 begiu
his ministerial career bv an investigation OF
the present commercial crisis with view
to the adoption of remedial measures.
Fallen Into the Sea.
HAvRE, October 1.-THE heavy dock
gate has fallen into the sea in the harbor,
obstructing navigation. Until its removal
it will prevent the ingress or egress OF
steamers Of the general trans Atlantic lines.
Praying for England's Conversion.
LoyDoN, October l4.-AftCr he celebra-
tion ofmass Yesterday in St. Peters Church,
the Bishop of the Diocese and the clerks
and congregation, numbering 500, pro-
ceeded to the shrine Of Edward, the Con
frssor, in Westminster Abbey, where they
knelt and prayed for the conversion OF Eng
land to the ancient faith They were not
disturbed by the Rector. Visitors to the
Abbey we're much astonished By the pro-
ceeding. ,
BERLIN, October 1.-THE closing OF the
University at Koes has greatly incensed
the educated classes Of Russia. The ex-
citemeut among the students in that coun'
try is increasing. II is reported that the
University at Chartof has been closed. The
Russian Government has resolved to pro
ceed against the rebeAious studeEts with
the utmost rigor.
4 French Note TO Germany.
LONDON October l4.-France ana Ger,
MANY will propose at the Congo conference
of the pow cys in Berlin that the Danabian
system be applied on the Congo. Baeo7' DE
Gorrcel. the rench Ambassador at Berlin
in letter dated September 29, to Prince
Bismarck, says France is anxious 10 settle
in spirit of good, mutual understanding,
her relations with Germany as neigbbor
in Africa, and che favors freedom OF
commerce on the Congo. He Gays that me
views of France in the matter being ident,.
cal with those in Germany, she has decidsd
with her TO invite 8 conference Of all tie
C.L;,s,s Interested IN the subject