New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-04-29
Englanaeaud Russia.

There is considerable excitement in naval
circles over the impending conflict between
Russia and England Even the more con-
servative are coming to the strong belief that
war is inevitable. The interest has been great
ly increased by the presence at Hampton
Roads of Russian corvette and Brit
ish man war, which, according to the
best advices, have been following each 9TH
er over and about the high seas for some
time past, and only waiting for declara-
ton OF war to fight grand naval duel. Be-
ieving that this declaration will come within
few days, quiet a numbered gentlemen start
ed for Norfolk with the intention of remaining
in that vicinity until the battle comes off, 1t
will be a spectacle well worth witnessing if
they can get near enough to see it. The BUS
sian corvette is a magnificent piece of naval
architecture, and sails under the name of Stry-
lax, Capt. Skelgaloff She is manned by ISL
men, The British man-o'-war Garnet is said
to be a perfect vessel Of it's kind. and is under
command of Capt Henry Hand with $50 men
and twelve guns. It appears that the
Garnet acting under orders, followed the
Strylax from the West Indies, and is only wait
ing an opportunity to fight It is believed also,
that the vessels will remain at Hampton Roads
long enough to receive information of the dec
laration of war; then clear from American wa
ters and open fire within three miles of Nor
folk, making perhaps the first naval engage
ment Of the conflict and affordng an inspiring
scene for the marines at the navy yard. This
Strylax and Garnet are at anchor about quar-
ter OF mile apart watching each others
movements with nervous anxiety
National Commercial Convention at At.
lanta, Ga.
National Commercial Convention has been
called to meet at the beautiful and progressive
city of Atlanta, Ca, on the 18th of May and in
vitations are extended all commercial bodies
and cities to send accredited delegates The
Governors Of each State will be eligible as dele
gates, and each State wilbbe entitled to two ad-
ditional delegates at large, to be appointed by
the Governor Each Association having fifty
members or less, will be entitled to one dele
gate; Associations having more than fifty
members, will have one other delegate for each
additional fifty members; to be appointed by
the Association Any city or town OF two
thousand inhabitants not having an organized
body as above will be entitled to one delegate,
and towns Of over two thousand inhabitants
will have one other delegate for every addition
al five thousand inhabitants Delegates to DO
appointed by the Mayor or chief magistrate
The object Of the convention is to consider
the most effective means to better the business
interests of the country. Among the subjects
to be considered are treaties with foreign coun-
tries; d bankrupt law; coinage of silver; rail-
way transportation; and such other ques
tions touching national, financial and CONNER
cial interests, the Convention may deem
proper for discussion and action Itis expect
ed that fares will be reduced materially and
that the convention will be in session three
days. There should be a full and able repre-
sentation of the great northwest and there are
assurances of generous welcome at Atlanta.