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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24

Two experiments in government aside from
our own interest most the people of the
United States. These are the hesitating
efforts Of Canada to decide what il wants, and
the more definite aims Of Australia to "get
together" The federal council of some Of the
Australian colonies is a feeble, tentative move
ment, but there may be in it the every body
and spirit Of the times"-the breath OF .
grander national life to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24

The authoritative denial that ex-Judee
Cooley, president Of the interstate commerce
commission, intends 70 resign gives great sas-
nfacsion TO . public which has long admired
his character and abilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24
CHRISTMAS FrRs,

LARGE stock Of reliable Furs just opeued for Christ
mas presents.
Persian and Seal shoulder Capes: combination both
effective ana stylish. Skunk shoulder Cares, with
Queen Anne and rolling collar. Astr4chan Capes in
every style OF collar from $40 TO go. seal Capes
with every style OF collar Monkey Capes at 10 70
ga Sehlskin Jackets, nacques and kIsItes at New
YORK prices. Gray Astrachan Cages for ladies aud
misses.
aud Canes in ali the novelties
Baby Carriages kobes and fur Sacques for children,
Ctachnell's Cares, Irving Gloves and kobos.
Ladies' and Misses Nuts and BOas ia every variety
of fur.
Fur Trimming and Mufss match in all ftlrs sold
AL gOOas sold low any house in America and
We have the largest stock 10 select from.
hlLLEI1 a hUOFF,
Hat,ers aud furrier
n19-3m SVO fenpsylvLnla ava
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24

The temporary hitch over the electric light
ing Of New York win soon be . thing Of the
past, and that city will then have solved prob
Ism with which abe is more competent to deal
than With historical memorials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24

The first number of Kate Fields Washington
is now issued. The new publication is a twenty
four page quarto, printed weekly. It's style is
bright and dashing, and its advertising columns
indicate that it enjoys a sound business back
ing. The STAR extends the compliments of the
season to its new neighbor and wishes it sue
cess
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24
TopuArs HorrpAr GooDs

The finest and most varied assortment have ever
exhibited are now ready for inspection in
FINE FANCY LEATHER GOODS, FOREIGN AND
DOMESTIC, IN
POCKET BOOKS, CARD AND LETTER CASES Of
Gorham and other best makers both plan and starring
silver mounted.
CHATELAINE BAGS, MANICURE SETS
CUFF AND COLLAR bones
STERLING SILVER MATCH SAFES
FINE ENGLISH fITTED TRAVELLING BAGsItmy
own direct uportatonl with sterling silver and soid
ivory fittings
SOLID LEATHER LONDON DRESSING CASES
AND BRUSH SKIS And HAT BOXES.
CIGAR AND ClGAEkITE CASEs and many other
ILe goods to- numerous 10 mention, at
JAMES s. ToPHANrs
1921 Pennsylysnis ava
Trunks ana Travelling Bags In great variety.
Trunks repaired d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24

Az. In Coon T1,.a

AA~sA A1 NOVO A4A1
Ths Oothien tArsaAbazs exy Of "ovsrssocksd"
b sgain abroad IN ~ land. N euutssdis-
uDotaoa 70 thss well-worn sssreotypsd van ~
want 10 b put On record - not being ovsr.
sSoeksd. Tie true W loaded up heavily saxaise
In the ssssoa on sash goods - ~ knsw ne
people wanted. bat TIE demand became -
sssss that ~ were compelled 70 rsplsnish assin
ana again. Each time ws'vs hsd eonesssseas
made ~. but the last time ~ virtually bought
he goods at esr esnpriees 70 that ~ are ssli-
ing tah ssasoa's aysss-SrieN. JrssA, NEW oesds st
prices thss viii put 10 shame TIA boastsd
bargains Of our nsishborA ws handle moth
Ing that isn't the finest Of it. kind. not only h
qualityof nstsrial and trimmings but also In
high style and honest work.
We are not In the humor to sdvsrtise-Sy
drawing attention to-ths queer methods Of
eompstitors. All in good time, though, w,n
par them our compliments wAsa q su0s or
tsv7. In the meantime continuing 10 do busi.
ness on strsisht-out American lines, and seesrs
doing tots ora. We sold more Mems Suits res.
terdsy thsn We did any day this month. Sold
lots Of people suits who had been induced by
spscious advertising 10 investigate the blatant
claims put forth By others. only 10 nnd them
made mp Of o.uW and oiaYney. So far arc We
from being overlooked that we are daily receiv.
ing choice specimens of high class clothing-in
overcoats. Suits and Separate TrouserA
ROBINSON. PARKER 4 CO.,
REPRESENTATIVE AMERICAN CLorHIERs,
3I9 SEVENTH STREET.
10 DOZEN BISQUE DOLLS. LIGHT AND DARI
T. An extra large Kid Body Doll, fne bisQue head
Nth lace cap. 93c. KAUFMAN'S DOUBLE COMBI
NAIlON, llth st. sc. d2l-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24
Novr1rrrs Foa Cows
70 DO soazrY n
E. E 81 E.. W: e:
: I'm { tt 4 ! b ssss /.

A day or two ago " simply preached the subject Of
Reception Costumes-touched on Il In general way
merely to keep you from losing sight Of the propin.
guilty Of The social season. We quoted some prices ct
that time. They are rood enough 10 besr repeating.
Hsrs they ~. end ws have sddsd some oth9 I'm
portsnt Information 10 them,
silks.
INDIA SILKS In al the new oolors. 500. 20 SSo .
sURAH SILKS, superior Quality, 75a yard
FAILL1 FRANCHISE, in Evening Shades. q 10 %
. yard.
We want you 70 - especially our q 25 grade Of the
Faile Franosiss-youI nnd Il producing the richest
tones in Crevetts Pearl Gray. Amethyst. Rose Pink
ELEGANT BRocADEs, from s2 10 a . yard.
SUPERB EMBROIDERED GOLD AND SILVER
BRoCADEs. from o.. so to q 0a yard on both Light
and dark grounds.
PLusHRs AND vELvRTs.
We have . line Of Colored and Black Al silk Vel.
vets-an assortment collected especially TO serve
state" occasions-from %. SO to 81 per gard
The same in the Pushes. In our selections We kept
constantly In mind to what uses you wanted to put
them and named the tnts and shades accordingly.
They come in 24-inch widths At $3.50 and % per
yard The latter Grade cannot be bought elsewhere
under $3.50.
eAUzEs AND NETS.
Just think Of 4S-nch widths Of Embroidered Nous.
sslins de Sole Flouncing at 20 per cent under the
usual price. That's what ours are marked-and We
have the evening shades; S5 and o.. so yard. We
have not over Q single pattern Of each shade, and
being such bargain 1t will compensate you exert
yourselves TO make early decision to the you
prefer.
wes ,opening line Of Tinselled GAUGES at s1.60
Per yard. showing Pink. Blue. White Mouse. Cream
and Black Shaded We know you cannot get this
novelty under 81 except here.
81 silk illusions in Black. WHITE Pink, Blue.
. and Gray ut SOC. yard That's Q cheap price.
too. considering the quality.
Mousseiines de Sole. Drspery Meta, Gauzes, Crepe
sorts Of DESIGNS.
We have stocked ourselves - headquarters for all
these fnerss, and just because they Hneres that
you have to have We have not pushed up the prices
on the contrary, - see, have pulled them docn
under those quoted BY Others w knos ouv qualities
ore ~ lnsst.
sEAToN PERRY.
Perry" Building,
r.,.,,,.,.,s.a 9th St and Pennsylvania ave-.
OGQ LADIES' JACKETS AND LONG WRAPS
AOC all samples. from new manufacturer: beau
nful goods and handsomely made. about one-half Of
II%N value; kAUFMANs DOUBLE oOMBISA-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24

OUR TOY DEPARTMENT., CENTER AISLE, MAIN
~ floor is stocked with all kinds OF Toys and Books
MANS DouBIE es co oSff 1sli and 1s4s
11th At Ae. d21-N
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24

The people Of this country have special rea-
sons for congratulatory rejoicing over merry
Christmas. Their prosperity, though modified
In places by fire and food, has been notable
amid the gloom OF other civilized peoples,
and the devastations that have befallen por-
tons Of the land have brought out conspicu-
ously the inherent manhood of the nation. Our
political example has been followed by another
American people, and now We have the salts
faction of knowing that all autonomous Amer
lea is republican. Christmas, 1889, throws its
mantle Of peace, good will and freedom over
much the greater part Of hemisphere where
little over one hundred years ago the name Of
king was spoken with bated breath. The work
Of the year in the moral vintage has not been
inferior to the rich yields of former years.
Altogether the people of the United States
have reason to keep CHEEKY hearts this Christ
HAS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24

LADIES CHorcr Funs
FOR THE HOLIDAY TRADE
Seal skin yackete
Seal Shin saceues and NewmarketA
Flush Wraps sseques and Jsckets
Shoulder CspesN all kinds Of fur
Nuns, Boas and stoles
LOWEST NEW YORK PRICES.
RH sTINEMETz SONS.
dl0 1887 Fem sve.. throus 10 l3ts n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24
Northeast Washington is getting a.

Northeast Washington Is getting As thor
oughly out Of patience with the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad as South Washington 10 with the
Baltimore and Potomac. Northwest Washing
ton being pinehed al this tine by the policy Of
the railroads IN the freight blockade 10 more
Interested than usual In the grievances Of the
railroAd-aa.ie,sd sections, and Is inclined to
give 10 these unfortanates her active sympathy
and support The railroads by impartially
shaking mp all Washington have done much
% produce the much-desired community
Of feeling and interest among the
Washington people. which, taking organized
shape, Is so powerful q weapon, either
for the protection Of . city or for the accom-
plishmens Of retaliatory measures. 1t often
happens that, ~ Mrs. Malaprop says, there is
nothing 80 conciliating as severity; but the
rough handling to which the railroads have
subjected the people Of the capital has not, it
IL believed, rendered them more submissive to
the illegal practices and unreasonable demands
Of these corporations. Whatever Cancellation
has been accomplished by this severity is that
which q common threat has caused among the
city's jealous sections and factions. Perhaps it
might be wise for the railroads to change their
tactics entirely and see what can be accom-
plished through an exchange of concessions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24

We have plenty Of Holiday
Goods 10 10 around.
Thursday morains. December
20. We shau inausurstes
BRAND FIvE-DAY REMNANT SALE,
which Will eclipse every previous
sale Of this character.
In transactins the enormous
Christmas trade Of the past
twenty-five days (ths largest Of
our history IL was ineyi,s BILE
that great many artici>.hould
become broken, soiled. crrmpled.
dusty and otherwise have their
marketable vaIus slightly i'm
paired. These are the eoods
which VIII constitute our Rem
nant" attractions the next Eve
days. In addition to these odds
and Ends" in Holiday Goods we
shall offer IN unusually large Ac-
emulation OF short Lengths"
Of piece goods.
We are unable 1t this writing to
20 into details, 20 append the fol-
lowing brief ment ton Of the class
Of goods TO be offered during this
sale.
WOODWARD & LoTHRoP.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24
Orrs Toxoanow Uxrn MIDDAY.

THE PALA1s ROYAL will offer until IL O'Clock
tomorrow the same inducements in Staple Goods -
previously advertised. Fancy Goods v hich include
Bric-s-Brsc, Christmas Candles Toilet oases Chill.
dren Christmas Books Furs Art Clocks and the hun
dred and one less expensive for psror and
boudoir wd1 Be a6ered at sesssAan cost prsess
GLOVES FOB PRESENTS.
GLOVES FOR PRESENTS.
GLOVES FOR PREsENTs
GLOVES FOR PRESENTS.
GLOVES FOR PRESENTS.
GLOVES FOB PRESENTS.
GLOVES FOR PRESENTS.
GLOVES FOR PRESENTS
GLOVES FOR PRESENTS.
GLOVES FOR PRESENTS.
GLOVES FOR PRESENTS.
GLOVES FOR PRESENTS.
GLOVES FOB PRESENTS
GLOVES FOR PRESENTS.
GLOVES FOR PRESENTS.
GLOVES FOR PRESENTS.
eD-should the wrong size or color b obtained the
Gloves may bs exchanged at any time convenient
THE PALAIs ROYAL.
CONTINUED below)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24

WrRx Oprs T oxonsow-CHR1srxAs-
UNTIL IL O'CLOCK.
OUR foRTY-sEooND sEMI-ANNUAL SALE.
DID We began IL yesterday continued
II todsy-snd shall continue It along
for some days Jet 70 come-untn We
YOU have completely sahaussed tie aoek
Thasis our only aim and OBJECT In
having the sale-and ~ shall 70.
complish 1t most successfully.
GET We literally couldn't wait on the
people yesterday-and W had every
available individual in our house
tending vent. Every other depart
INTO ment that would 'slsck ny" for few
minutes sent up their force Of clerks
to '1end hand" There was de-
mHnd for these suits unequaled in
oUR our.career as clothiers-and the quail
tiles we are offering you. too-havs
never been matched for excellence.
It's our entire stock of s24 s23.
GREAT e22, ego and SIS Sack and Cutaway
Suits that we have blinded ourselves
to their cost and marked them all
s13.75.
SUIT They are Cassmeres, Fancy Chew
iots,Twssds, many pattern Of Fancy
worsted. not few Fancy Corkscrews
and two or three lines Of plain, black
Cheviots.
SALE We've had men in every station of
life-helpine themselves out OF the
rich store We are offering. The EN-.
ployer and the employed stood
shoulder to shoulder picking out the
YESTERDAY! rare effects.
There's consolation to N in It all
1t pleases patrons and insures .
complete new stock for next SEASON.
- usual.
sAKs AND COMPANY.
'hs .T1a,'n ru. ,rov, r,s oox,,,s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24
OFFICE or
WOODWARD q LoTHRoP.
Cor. llth md Y cts. nv.
TuzzDAr. DrorxBrs "a, 1889.

OPEN TONIGHT UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24

VlIME.-wE ARE SELLING THE PEEP o. DAY"
j. Clocks this week for 6gc. also fine Embroidered
or bear Muffs. 99c. KAUFMAN'S DOUBLE COMB.
NATION 18th st. Sc. d2l-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24
DOLL DEPARTMENT.

DULL DEPARTMENT.
All Dolls that were slightly
soiled from handling, Dolls that
got dusty from display, Dolls with
rumpled hair. broken limbs, torn
clothes; Dolls that ought to cry
but won't: Dolls that ought 10
close their eyes but won't; In
fact, all Dolls that need to be doc
tored" viii Be offered st greatly
reduced or remnant" prices.
Uint noor.)
WOODWARD 4 LOTHROP.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24

OGQ LADIES' JACKETS AND LONG WRAPS
ZsOO al samples; from new manufacturer; beau:
actual value. KAUFMAN'S DOUBLE COMBINk.
TON, 1lth at. 9. d2l AZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24
TOYS AND ANIMALS.

Little White Woody Lambs that
have become soiled or broken
from handling. Horses and wag-
ons that are broken or imperfect
Horns aud Trumpets that are
dented, scratched or imperfect.
All such will be offered at ridicu-
lously low remnant prices.
(First noor.D
WOODWARD LOTHRoP.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24
ART EMBROIDERY ~REMNANTs.~

In edition 10 The above. and
other items OF their cissa "
shall Offer unusual inducsmsnfs
IN
-shors Isugthss in Drsss
0ooda.
~short Lspsths" IN Blsck oooda
Short Lsngths' n Colorsd
11ushsA
~shors Lsasshs" IN snk Vel
VISTA
-sAort f.sagths~ ia sun Ysb-
SShors Isngthsr n Tshas
xAnsna
short LnGthss h nannsas.
~ohort Lengths" n Wash
Goods.
'sodd sisss' In Gloves HOSIERY.
undsrwsex. CorsstA CloakA
out1A Wrapa. Ia
WOODWARD 4 IorHRoR
Cor llth and 7 81. n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24

nxIDrxED AND GOLD TIP UMnRELIAs, e0c.
" 20 q 90. snEsysd free, silt Mufaen snd Hand.
KHUFEkE's D0UBi1 CONVENTION, lsfi "a
12A3 1lth sk 40 dx1-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-24

All Leather Travelling cases that
show frequent handling or have
any Of the necessary articles
missing. or have the leather or
case scratched. &c, will be offered
at greatly reduced or remnant
prices.
WOODWARD 4 LoTHRoP.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21
The rate OF the samoan Treaty.


OoLoaNE, Nov. 17.--Your correspond
Ont encountered in the Cathedral this
morning o wel!-known ex-member OF
Congress. BE has been spending the
summer and fall in Europe. He recently
visited Berlin aud as long while col
league OF Minister Phelps, spent some
time in his company at the German cspi.
tnl. He told me that, duriag the con-
vsrsation with William Walter Phelps,
that gentleman expressed the utmost
anxiety about the fate Of the Samoan
treaty and Hsemed much agsrisved that
it had not been discussed by the cabinet
at Washington. lie frankly expressed
doubts as to whether the German gov
eminent would wait until Congress had
assembled 10 December. From other
sources the ex. Congressman learned, dur
ing his visit to Berlin, that the Germans
were BEGINNING to manifest impatience
at the delay (which they construed into
indifference TO Samoan affairs and hos.
tility to the commissioners from the
United S'ates) shown by Mr.. Garrison
and his cabinet. They do not under
stand why it is necessary to await action
by the Senate. 1t was also said in Berlin
| social circles that MI. Blaine had utterly
failed to indnoe the President to have the
MISTER considered by the full cabinet.
| 1t was asserted among American resi-.
dents in the German capital that the i'm
perial foreign office had recently made
several strong intimstions to Minister
| Phelps that an answer was especially de-
sired at az early day as possible. MIR.
Phelps, however, had declined to confirm
or deny this latter statement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 15.-Six boats,
Zach manned by nine sturdy students OF
the University OF Pennsylvania, drew up
In line on the lower Scbuylkill yesterday
20 contest for the annual class race for
the Powell cup. The day was all that
could be desired, and the water scarcely
carried ripple. The banks and wharves
slons the river were crowded with spec.
tators. The racers were followed by o
steam lsunch and hundreds of small
craft. The contestants were class '9l
(medicaD; '92 (college) dental clsss, 81,
'(college); GLASS '92 (medical), and class
'93 (oollege). Fills Ward has had the
men in training for the past three weeks.
The course WAS from the Goose Pen to
the college boat house, a distance of 1.e
miles. It YVES very pretty race. Glass
'01 Of the medicsls got the first dip and
soon had a lead of half q length. Toward
the finish class 1872 put on squirt, bu.
there was not sufficient stamina left In
the men to head off the sturdy medicals
who passed the winning line half q
length In advance OF the college crew oil
'92. The other crews were strung out
but all were close TO the winning boat.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21
HIGH JISRs by ELEorRIoITY.
Lively Franks Played BIZ n Current
which Got Loose i'm the Crescent
Fiats, New York.

Lively Franks Played By a Current
which Got Loose in the Crescent
Fiats, New York.
The Manhattan Electric Light Company
furnishes the fashionable Crescent flats,
OF No, 135 Fifth avenue, New York City,
with light for the ino0ndesoent lamps
throughout the building. The electricity
is taken from the regular street wire.
The current is about 20 t.me1 too strong
for household purposes, and by means
of two converters in the cellar of the
building is reduced to the appropriate
number of volts. Sometimes the CON-
verters absorb more Of tho current than
they can hold. The result ia that the
electricity goes of terrible jamburse
and the converters go to smash in less
than no time. II is not known positively
whether the digestive organs OF the con-
verters were debilitsted yesterday or not,
but 1t is very certain they were in no
condition to aseimilate the dose of the
death-dealing fluid that was poured into
them. They went to smash.
There was report that sounded much
like the rosr of cannon, which awakened
all the sleeping inmates of the fats and
brought passers-by il the streets TO
standstill Following the explosion
sickly green flame shot from the spot
where the cOnverters that failed to con.
vert HAD stood. Instantly tho wood work
near the couverterB caught FIRE and few
moments later there WAS another deafeu-
ing explosion. The electricity had
travelled along the wire to tho second
story, blown q half dozen glass lamps
to smithereens, torn gas jet from its
place on the wall, ignited the gas and
ended its journey by diving into the
ssfety-fuse box, setting fire to everything
within reach.
Tne elevator boy was The first to dis
] cover the danes. While the electricity
was making fantastic dssigns on the wall
he tried 10 quenoh the flames by throwing
water on them. Instead OF putting ont
the flames, however, the water only
seemed to inspire the electricity with
greater activity, and it knocked the ele-
vstor boy into y heap, unconscious,
nearly 10 feet away. Meantime the flames
in the cellar were blazing merrily.
Lawyer Alfred Pageiow, who occupies
rooms nsar where the second explosion
took place, ruaaed through window 10
g roof in the rear, pursued by II ohower
of sparks. Mr.. Pagelow wore o night
shirt with lace on 1t aud made piotur-
ezque figure as he shouted fos a maa be.
low to turn off the gas ana switch of the
electric current.
1t was an easy matter to turn OF the
gas, although it was shooting out in a
gsyser 10 feet long in the hall on the
second floor, but the man who tackled
the electric switchboard was knocked
down twice before he realized what had
struck him. By the aid of an insulated
club he finally managed to turn the
switch. By this time the hsemen had
arrived and the flames In the cellar were
speedily squelched. All things consia
cred, it was lively morning session al
the Crescent fats.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21
The schleslnger synalcnte Deal.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Nov. ia deal by
which the Schlesipger syndicate pur-
ohases the Buffalo, South Buffalo, Queen
and Prince of Wales mines, near
Negaunee, for prices aggregating about
$500, 900, has been closed. This gives
the syndicate foothold in the Marquette
district and is IN additional earnest OF its
intentions to ultimately control the non
Besaemer ore market, A party of officials
and directors of the Buffalo Mining
Company has been in the city for two
days negotiating with Ferdinand Schles
niger. The party is composed largely OF
Minneapolis capitalists. A majority OF
the stockholders of the company has
agreed to the sale and the negotiations
were practically closed bsfore the confer.
enca ended.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21
srRRNarnENlNe nnR Fonrs.
England 10 Put n stronger Frontier
Guard In canada.

OTTAWA, ONT, Nov. 18.-Gen. Sir
frederick Middleton, commanding the
forces OF the Dominion, is now on bis
way 10 British Columbia where he gees
to thoroughly inspect and report upon
the defeuces of the Canadian Pacific
coast. The British government is not
satisfied with what the Canadian govern
ment has done in the direction of in
oreRsing the efficiency OF their military
strength and the coast detences of tnat
province. the whole militia force on the
Pacific not toialing 800 men.
For some time past correspondence nes
been passing between the British and
Canadian governments on this subject
without any definite understanding,
apparently having been arrived at. The
British are anxious TO send out force
for the military protection of their naval
station al Esquimault, drawn from their
home pensioners or reserves who will be
paid and maintained by the dominion
government but controlled entirely by the
imperial authorities. To this proposal
the dominion government have positively
refused to submit holding that suy force
they have to maintain in Canada they
nuat'control.
General Middleton goes to the coast to
sea what outlay would DO necessary to
place the fot.iicstious in o thoroughly
efficient state with tho most modern
equipment and 10 learn how far the
militia system may be recruited to
| stfengthrn the present organization 10
/ be available for active scrvics should u
call to arms ever be necessary.