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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06

jail the guard, composed Of f,Ie Of milf
tary and ten citizens. would have given
them warm reception. as their orders
were "to shoot" II is hiph time now
that these abortive attempts should be
stoppsd. There Is hardly a probability
tns. homna can escape the penalty CT s.1
overwhelming.
On dit that the great pile of bricks now
at the junction Is 70 be used In budding q
passenger depot there, which will in so ne
measure meet the demands and necessities
OF the travelling public. II Is said that
this would have been done before but for
fhe difficulty experienced in perIecting the
titles 10 certain lots which had been pur-
shased, and upon which this bnldlng must
rest. The difficulty has. / learn, been OBJ
waited.
We had asplendid rain yesterday and
last night. OrrP.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
IN AND ABOUT HAMPTON
Democratic Flac.Raising at Chesapeako
City-Sreeches by kiojsr Baker 4. Lee aud

Democratic Flag. Raising at Chesapeako
City-Sreeches by kiojsr Baker T.. Lee aud
Cfher.
GCouespor denee OF the Richmond D.spa,clLi
HAhPTOS, VA, August 3, 1884.
One OF the finest campaign banners that
las floated in thus county since the war
was loisted at Chesapeake City on yestsr-
day By the gallant Democrats Of that
place. 1t Is suspended just over the road.
one end Of the rope Is attached TO the store
Of Mr.. G. G. Mellen, and the other 10 pole,
which ia surmounted by new broom.
Quite q number OF citizens gathered. and
much enthusiasm was exhibited. John N.
Willis, Esq, our county chairman. opened
the meeting and introduced Major Baker
L. Lee in en appropriate manner. The
Major was received with applause, and
erokt for about halt an hour IN his usual
fine style. He was very confident OF vic
tory, and predicted that Cleveland would
sweep the country. He was frequently in-
terruptsd by applause.
In response 10 repeated calls Major
George N. Peek ascended the platform and
spoke for few moments, stating among
other things that he expected, a. so many
Republicans were coming over tO Cleveland,
that the Republicans would claim that they
had elected him. John NJ. Willis was eSllod'
for. and told the crowd it was the time for
work.
The Democrat. OF Hampton expect TO
erect pole shortly.
In your Issue OF the Both ultimo you pub
lished from the Herald extra t. from the dia-
~ OF Sergeant Rice. who perished at Cape
Sabine. in which the following occurred
in his Christmas bill Of fare: 80
Salmon and crOb-Sdlad. Thst carried one
back 70 days when the broad Chesapeake
opened up before him." &s. It
might be OF interest your readers toknow
that the "cr8b-saad" spoken OF was Vir-
ginia goods doubtless the first ever so far
north, being crabs canned by firm of this
place. HAMPTON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
ISLE or WIGHT.
Dslesa.es to the Senatorial Co,veniion
Elected.
ICorrespond denee Of The Richmond Dispatch.I
Isle oP WIGnT.CorRTHOrsE.

Elected.
ICorrspon dence Of he Richmond Dispstch.I
Isle oP WIGnT.C0URTHOrsg.
August 4, 1854.
A meeting OF the Democratic citizens OF
Isle OF Wight county was held here tS-day.
The object was to select delegates 10 the
Senatorial Convention. which has beSn
called 10 meet in Suffolk on August 12th,
TO nominate some one to ill the vacancy
in the Senate caused by the death OF c. Il.
Crumpler, Esq. The following delegates
and alternates were selected from the re-
spectiye townships:
Nswpon-Delegates James z. Chalmers,
J. B. Porter, ". Il. Jordan, James ".
Heath. l.. j. Darden, Il. L. Boyhin, j. c.
Dardeu, and Il. T. Dick. Alternates, III.
r. Parker. NJ. II. Minton. j. ". Jordan,
W. W. Hadsden, John G. Parker, x. Il.
White, George X. Nelms. and j. o. Branch.
Haldy-Dlegntes j. w. stOlt. T. A.
Coier. j. c. Goodrich, \. S. Birdsong,
John {. Thomas, ". A. Edwards, James
II. Bowdsn, and John }. ;. Branch. Al
ternstes, c. II. Hart, f. T. Womble,
stephen a. EieV. w. II. Cox, W. Il. Will
son, James Gwsltnsy, Jr., A. :. Hsllow-
name, ard Joseph Persons.
Windsor-Delegates Judson c. Council,
f. u. Doughty, T. j. Clements, X. l..
Bailey, T. B. Marshall. Joshus Bradshaw
George Ii. Jordan, and DR.. Gavin Rawls.
Altsrnstee, j. p. Rhodes, J. i. Eley, W. j.
Dsrden, John L. Lawrence, j. n. Pierce,
II. c. Council, Lemuel Eley, and j. +.
Butler.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
lIsr lEIDsUrsC,A.ATIoNAL. ca
EDUCATIONAL.
Mrs. sYLvANUs REEDS ~
BOARDING. AND DAY.scnooL
ron
YOUNG LADIES,
Noe. 9 AND 9 EAST rTrY-rnypp srnx
NEW YORK,
Central raikj between MadLon ana r.,,
avenues '"'-
Young LADIES,


NEW YORK,
Central Fafk1 between Madbon ana rs...
avenues '"'a
The succcss and reputation OF ,h,. ..,..,
merits and TO that EfsrHai 70 its own
The price ~ SAFETY" 10 Is kupposted Nv ~, w.,es "
OF cltiscns VITO demand aud appreciate Inc NJ
eaucsson., m sdvsp'ages and hdeiiy to The true Ia.
faeh year brings q nearer to the ideal Of ~.
founder and y has lately been relieved fro, ~ ~ ~
rerii oi deNnaine Tor existence ucon the tenure
ot single life. The standard of tbe Co,ieria..ee =
Department for the coming year has hecn :, =.
rally raised. While the cha sroors are in cnarsc
of ladies as heretofore. the stan OF iussrpe,oss -
been greatly reinforced by professlonsl ,, ns'
men o. distinction IN the respective branches AZ,
Dr. LABnrRroS win rive his time exc,,.,,.,.
TO clAss instruction In this school In tho Den.,t
ments of History and Historical Literature
Dr WILLIAM II. CARPENTER, OF Columbia Cal.
icse. Will have charge Of English Cramm,r
Rhetoric. Critical Literature, Composition. aud
Professor PoknEr retains charge Of the French
III. Bowss, school OF Mines, retains cl.ss.. q,
Chemistry and Physics, and Professor GOODYEAR
Professor REys, Columbia College. and Miss En-
cERTON have charge Of Astronomy.
Professor john FrsKy, Of Harvard, will give
thirteen lectures upon History OF the American
LATIN. French, Gcrmau. Mathematics. Psycbo,o-
ey, and Logic will te in charge OF the same
ai,le teachers as heretofore. Mrs. REED Will he
aifedIy Miss MfTA ID. IIUGER AS yice.prlnciuaI
a lady well known as competent TO hlI this new
Office.
Residen; teachers speak the French and German
rupiis prepared for examinations OF any class
in Columbia other colleges.
Special students are adHitted 10 any or all OF
the courses without examination.
The Primary and Preparatory Departments viii
be continued under the same teachers. The TWEEN.
~ hrst school year begins OCTOBER i, 1884.
cESslG
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
CITY AND SUBURBAN.
THE vIRGrsLAs SHUT OUT
The virei.lss Get whisewashsd in Their
First Game I'm the American Assecia'


First Game I'm the American Assscia'
tiou.
The Athletics appeared on the ball-Geld
here for the first time yesterday. The yeo-
pie OF Richmond being acquainted with
the record Of the Athletics, felt anxious To
see the - champions handle our boys, and
this nearly two thousand OF them saw yes
terday afternoon. There we're showers at
intervals In the forenoon. This only
served to cool the air and make the AFTER
noon more pleasant.
The home team was placed at the bas
first. when "play" was called ut 8 O'Clock.
Matthews and Milligan formed the Ath-
letIcs', and the Dugan brothers the Viz
ginias battery. The game progressed very
evenly for the frst two innings, both sid@
being bisnked In the first, and the visitors
scoring one In the second. Great enthtisi-
~m pervaded the crowd, aud everybody
looked with eager, longing eyes to see our
boys come 10 The front, but they could not
come.
The visitors continued to pile up their
numbers until in the eighth inning, their
last, they reached fourteen, while the home
Team could never send a man over The piRss,
and only one or two got TO third base. The
visitors baited Dugan worse than he has
teen baited this season, making fourteen hits
on him. but this, rot 80 much rs the number
Of ugly errors, gave the visitors the game
they only making one earned run. Ths
home team was entirely unable to " catch
onv to Matthews, only for five scattering
singles, which Welded them nothing.
Ths outfielding for the home team wa
good but, like the ast game with the Al
lentowns. the intielders were "all of."
Morgan played second base in very un.
satisfactory manner, having made thres
errors, which lost as many or more than 80
many runs.
Except the two errors made By Houek
(short-shop), and the one by Matthews
(pitcherl the playing Of the visitors wa
perfect. The crowd, at several points du-
ring the game, expressed great dissatisiae.
ton al the umplre's decisions; but they
were all apparently just and fair. The
game resulted in a score Of IA to 0 In favor
OF the Athletics. Below is the detailed
score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
Medical society OF Virginia.

The fifteenth annual session OF the Medi.
cal Society OF Virginia will be held at Raw.
ley Springs September 9th. Volunteer pa-
pers will be read upon various subjects by
Drs. Hunter Mcclure and William II. Cog
geshnll, Of this city, aud DR.. Alexander
Harris, Of Cuipeper.
The general subject OF discussion will
be MalariaL Fever" which will be open
cd by DR.. X. b. Slower, Of Richmond.
Another matter that will be considered
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
A Correction.
To he LdSior of the Dispatch :

To he 5ddor 0J usS UaSpd'cH:
Your correspondent "vox" from Staun-
ton Of the 31st ultimo, In connection with
other matters spoken OF in his communics-
ton, says: Rockbridge and Bath are in
structed for Tucker" He Is wofully mis-
taken rs TO Bath. Was 10 that Convention,
and Ave delegates and I've alternstes were
appointed at our last court. and there was
not the FIRST word mentioned, as / heard OF,
as regards instruction, or snything said a.
regards the preference OF any one what
ever. / will say this much: In con-
mingling with the citizens OF this district.
as far as / have heard an opinion, l bsve
to hesr the first expression as yet in favor
Of Tucker. Yours truly,
CHARLES SITLINGT0s.
BotA county, August 4, 1884.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06

by the Society will be the bill passed BY
the Legislature lat winter regulating the
practice OF medicine and surgery By the
appointment Of . Board Of Medical Exana-
Iners TO examine ell persons who desire 70
enter the profession, and requiring said
applicants 70 have . certificate from tha
Board before entering upon his duties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06

wAsu1rusor. D. c., AneuN e-I:1 4
M.-For ~ 0td1e Aeneoe
partly cloudy wsassM. eeessio.al sscwess.
except CLEARING snd ne Wes<9 y w.
southern portion. variable veod9 eesenny
from south 70 wsse, dighs eeasges = ss
For the south Athnsis soa1ss, gsoeeallv
fair weather, except On The coas4 pessy
cloudy weather and oesosteuAl abowe!5
south 70 west winds, becoolng vaf1AoSfs
slight changes IN temperature.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
Mssss.ger from the Queen 70 be se.t
20 Egypt
lBy cable to the Dispatch.I

lBy cable to the Dispatch.I
LoHDor, August SIN the House OF
Commons to-day Mr.. Gladstone announced
that the Earl Of Northbrooks, the First
LORD Of Admiralty. had been appointed TO
60 TO Egypt, with instructions to report
upon the coalition Of affairs, SO as to ad-
wise the English Government rs to what
counsel should be given to the Egyptian
Government IN the present circumstances.
The Earl Of Northbrooke will hold direct
commission from the Queen, which VIII
give him the title Of High Commissioner.
In the House Of Lords Esrl Granville,
Secretary OF State for Foreign Affairs, In
announcing the appointment Of the Ear
OF Ncrthbrooke. said tat SIR Evelyn Bar
ing, the English representative in Egypt:
but now Ia England on furlough. would
curtail his furlough and accompany Lord
North brooke TO Egypt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
CHARLOTTESVILLE.

The Jail Again Threatened By a msb-oon-
tsmplated Improvement.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
AUGUST 8, 1884.
At 8 o'clock this morning another mob
made an advance on the Albemarlo jail,
presumably 10 lynch the murderer Roland.
Tho authorities being on the alert. how.
ever, the alarm was given and the plot
frustrated. II Is said that about one hum
dred men congregated near the Chesapeake
and Ohio round-house, from which point
they advanced upon the Jail, but before
they reached the courthouse the bell
sounded the alarm. Had they attacked the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
ATHLETICS.
Athle,ics....O 8 3 2 l o 2x Il

AThIeIICs.....,U I < III
Bircha.l out for heiug struck by batted hall
Earned runs- Athletics, 4. r~o-base hi:s-Oo-
rey. Len Oh basss-Nirginias, G AtlIehe., Z.
Struck sut-Nash f2l, Powell. w. Dugau, Knight
t2J. Corey. First base on erp9rs-Nirsinlae, 3
Atblai ics, z. Passed balls-Duran,4 bullig ln, 3.
Scorer, II. {. Johnston. Umpire, Mr. Kelly
ute-.
Mr.. Seldom, president of the Virgini,
Base Ball Association, has returned from
bis trip up North. lie expects some new
players In time for to-dsy's game, when Il
is hoped the home boys will show their
cOlOrs.
Currie, OF Philadelphia, and Hanna, OF
Washington. are expected to compose the
yirginiaS' battery to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
FXpFNsre or REeIDFNr sTITDryr.

EXPENSES OF A RESIDENT STUDENT.
Two hundred and four dollars per nine months
session cover all the expenses of entrance fees, tut
don. board, fuel, lights, and washing.
Iighty-srvon dollars and hfty cents viii meet
the ex pcnsos OF a non resident sLndent.
The college-grounds, comprising thirteen acres
Of land. have been greatly improved aud beauti hei
In the last two years. The institution offers verv
superior advantages In TIE healthfuness OF Its lO-
Gallon. in itf abundant provision for the comfort
anG convenience Of students. and IN the extent aud
Neroughness Of its course Of instruction.
For catalogues. giving full information apply a.
the book stores. or address II. PURYEAk.
iy 2S-deOd2m.swSw2m Chairman Faculty..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
CUFFOLK FEMALE INSTITUTE,
- FOR YOUNG LADIES AND
LITTLE ElRbs.
SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA.

Beard and literary tuition, sl60 per sclsos~ac
wear.
The sixteenth annual session opens SPf"TEN-
BFR 8. 1884. and closes June 10, 1888.
suffolk Is one Of the heallhiest and NOS arcfac-
bic towns IN Virginia.
The cOrps of teachers is effcient and expert
0nced; the home-tTaning moral and attractive
Fine advantages In Music, Art. and Languages ut
moderate rates. For catalogue apply 10
MISSES FINNEY,
L. L I'LL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06

Jas. MACDOUGALL.t trustss's .d'e Of Grocesies.
liquors &C., at 31e north Sixth arees, ~ iV;J0
AN.
street between sprsns and China ssrssss, ~
6P.M.
WILLIAM JENKINS, p. ", bananas an1
lemons.
eiee, &C.
JHc. r.. LAUGHroN, Js., 10 A. n. farnis,re,
groces les, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
The Farmers' Assembly and the RAii-
roads.

The Chesapeake aud Ohio. Richmond
and DanviIle, and Virginia Midland rail-
roads will issue tickets 10 the Farmers As
seubly, to be held at Charlottesville Au-
gust i4tb, at five cents per mile for the
round trip, aud good from the l2th TO 18th
NJ the month
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06

A new route is opened 10 Mrslcs desiring
10 ats nd the Exposition rjs Richmond and
Danville ana wsetern North Carolina ssiI-
roads. At this season OF the year tue
scenery along the wesssrn North Carolina
rsilrcHd Il sitrsctive, and the observation
cars-much sought after By tourists--to
epjovthe wlerd scenery along the line. Re-
duced rates can be bad at ticket oflicw.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
DAMPATIKE MALE ACADEMY.

The seventeenth session OF his school win com.
ntnce on the FIRST MONDAY IN OCTOBER,
TcScher, EDGAR Il. RAYMOND. graduate oi
the University Of Virtiria.
For circuiars apply 10
CoLoNEL THOMAS II. CARTER,
Manguin pOst-oflse,
Gu C-tOdtOcl King William county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06

ExcnLLunT REsuLrs.-Dr. j. l.. Willis.
Eliot, Me-, says: "EoFsford's Acid fhos-
phste Gtvts most excellent results"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06

FxoRy's Lr-Lx CATHARrIc IL the best snd
only reliable Liver Piil known, never fsils ssh
Me most obstinate ass, pareiy veeeee'ss s~gsr-
coated. tAsseiss, hs rness. no gripinG or uupsea-
sant es,ets. prussisss ssas theny-ls cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
IiOTTSR.

DARROTT'S FARisHHOTEL, CHAR
y LOTTESV1LLE, VA. In the centre Of the
city opposite tee public square Rates, ~ 70 s25O
sharioiicsviiic Lsrgc, airy rooms. Excellent ts-
blCs. With every assurance of giving satisfction-
We sol cit the travelling public 20 give us call
SUCcial rates FOR Doarders. Omnibus attends al
trains. w. ]. PARROTT,
1c 4-eod3m owner and Proprietor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
WILLIAMSBURG.

Csntrsct Tor Electric Lights &C the Asyiur
Awarded.
Especial telegsr1 10 the Dispaseh.l
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, August 5.-The
asylum directors to-day awarded the Inter
national Company Of New York the con-
tract for furnishing the asylum with cleo
tric light. Their bid was e9,l23.50. To
morrow contracts for repairing and i'm
proving the buildings will be let.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
DICHMOND COLLEGE,
RICHMOND, VA.
The next session begins SEPTEMBER 1871,

The next session begins SEPTEMBER 1871,
and coIiinues nine months.
FACULTY:
EDMUND HARRISON, a. NJ. Professor OF Latin;
VI. II. HARRIS, 81. A.. LII. D.. Professor OF Greek;
A. Il. BROWN, ID. d.. LII. D.. Professor OF English
FDw. Il. SMITH. NJ. A.. Professor of Mathematics;
CHARLES II. WINSTON, III. A., LII. d.. Professor
Of Physics:
II. PUkNEAR, A. NJ Ii. d.. Professor OF CfrniiS-
try:
WILLIAM d. THOMAS, h. A, ID. d., Professor Of
Philosophy.
guagCs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
old POINT COMFORT,


~ AAtsfbtNAAs
HYGEiA HOTEL,
Situated one huncred yards from Fort Monroe.
OPEN ALL THE YEAR. Equal 70 any hotel In
The United States. SURROUNDINGS unsurpassed
appointments, table. and eeryice uneNeclied
BaihInS, boating, ashing, aud driving special
attractive. PTe-cmincntiv 4 resort for sOnilerr
people. TCrf1s less for equal accommodations
ihaa any resort IN the country. Pure ocean air
ffce from malaria. snd conducive 20 refreshing
sitep. send for descriptive pamphlet.
my ] :. Cod8m II. PIIOEBIS, Proprietor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
SCHOOL. PETERS

UNIVERSITY SCHOOL, PETERS
y BURG. VA.-The twentieth annual sc>sion
b,gins the FIRST MONDAY IN OCTOBER.
Thorough preparation for University Of Nirg MIA
and United sta es Military and Naval Academies
Highly recommended by Faculty Of the University
Of ofNirginia. full staff ofinstructOrs. Pupils uni
formly successful. Situation hel'thful. Early
application advised, as number ~ bOardeFs l.
strictly limited For catalogue address
W.GORDON MOCABE.
~ l5-2m Head Master.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
CWARTnMORE COLLEGE,
FOR BoTH SEXES.

IUK HUIH SfNES,
Under care OF members Of the Religious Society
Of Friends. THIRTY minutes from Broad-strect
station. FILL. COLLEGE COURSES-Ciassical,
Scientific, and Literary. Also. u PREPARATORY
SCHOOL. Location unsurpassed for healthfn-
ness. Extensive grounds; new and costly build
tngs and apparatus. Academic year commences
ninth mOnth-St PTEMBER Q, 1854. ADplv
early to ensure admission. For catalogue and fzll
particulars acduess
EDWARD II. MAGILL, 4. NJ, President,
fe17-3m Swarthmore. Delaware county. Pa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
TLANTIC CITY.
IxrRFSs TRAtss ARE RUN THRovau
WITHOUT sTOPs N NINETY MINUTES
eApprS ANpATLAN.I WEST JERSEY
Tic RAILROAD. kAfLROAD.
NON station foot Of Vine from station feoe O.
stre,L Market strcek
A rLANrIc CITY.

Passengers from Washington win take me
through rain OF lhe BALTIMORE AND PoTo-
MAC RAILROAD to Phiiadeiphis. and arrive 81
the new Broad-Strcct station OF the Pennsylvan's
rsiiroad. where strcct.cars viii convey passenscrs
ditect 10 the West Jersey Raiirusd station, and
linton Transfer coaches connect direct TO the sel-
tlGn of the Camden and Atlantic railroad.
Ior through tickets. bagyage-checks aad Tall In
formation, apfly AZ follows. <ortlsast corner
T1.irtetDth sifett md Pcnnsylvsnia avenne; str
flon Baltimore and Potomac railroad, Washing
ton, ID. &.
J. u. WOOD, General Passenger AronA
CHARLES a.. PCcH, General Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
CoBB's ISLAND, VA.


The fresf and 81 fest surf. i;hing. ocean,, chan
ne., and shark. fishing and snipe-shoo:nY.
Terms: e. per day, sl2 per week, $40 pS
WCrth.
Ronto. from Old Point and Norfolk bv steamer
Northampton 90 CherrysiOnc every MONDAY,
WEDNESDAY. and FRIDAY. The Baltimore
aud Washington ~. aT(ers make close connection
win the Northampton Rotel physician, l.. A.
1" i.tsm j.. T. SPADY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-08-17
FRENCH AGGRESSION.
CHINA REPORTED TO HAVE DECLARED
WAR.
THE RUMoRs DIsCRFDTrED IN LoNDoN---DIsCUs-
SION IN THE FRENCH SENATE

THE RUMoRs D1sCRFDTrED IN LoNDoN---DIsCUs-
SION THE FRENCH SENATE.
LONDON, Aug. 1G.-A dispatch from Foo Chow to
The Times says: France has rejected the mediation
OF any Power. China refuses to pay the indemnity
demanded by France and has declared war. Adj
mlral Courbet has demanded 1000 men from Ton
quin General Millot sent 600 men together with
two batteries of artillery on Monday. with sealed
orders. Chinese troops to the number of 900 have
landed at Hoihaw. Heavy masses of troops are
stationed on tho Kwangs frontier. The French
aud Chinese war ships have steam mp, and their
decks are cleared for action. The Chinese authori-
ties have dispatched war orders to the Viceroys OF
the provinces. The officials pretend that they are
prepared for war; but matter of fact the condi-
ton OF the troops the forts etc. is no better than 1t
was last April"
dispatch from Paris to the Exchange Telegraph
Company denies the report that China has declared
war against France The news is discredlted in
English official circles II is expected, on the other
hand that negotiations will be resumed.
Through the Marquis Tseng, the Chinese AmbasSa-
dor to England and the British Embassy at Pekln,
Earl Granville. Secretary of state for Foreign AZ
fairs, * urging China to conoedc the indemnity de-
mandcd by France provided the French fleet shall
Immediately leave Kclung. It is considered
doubtful, however whether Prime Minister
Ferry would surrender on the payment of an III
demnty, rs It Is believed that the real object had
in view by France in making the claim was to
secure permanent possession of the coal mines of
k"ung. II is reported that in case France should
refuse to surrender Keluua on the payment of the
indemnity England has promised tn interfere IN
support of China. II IL confidently asserted that
no offer of mediation has been made g France by
England, Germany or America.
PNUis Aug lG.-Ncthcr tho French Government
nor the Chinese Legation isawaro that war has been
declared by China. rs was asserted I'm the Foo-Chow
dispatch n The Loudon Times this morning. The
Chinese Legation has not hauled down ts tag
II is scm-ouc.ally anuomccd that France has
not rejected mediation In the Franco-Chiucsc diu-
Guilty. On the other hand, it is stated that no one
has offered 90 mediate
The Budect Committee of the Senate to-day
recommended voting the sums required for Ton
Quiu. but advised that debate on the subject be
postponed until after the recess, when the supple
mcutarv credit shall be discussed. The Due de
Bropic said 10 would bee impossible to vote conn-
dencc i'm the Ministry Prime Minister Perry ac-
ccpted the po>tpouemeut of the debate. lhe roy-
ernment he said, would regard the voting OF the
credit equivalent 10 vote OF confidence. me
Ministers bill was then adopted by vote OF 1913
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