Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1891-09-26
TELEGRApHIC.


y WARRINGTON, Sept. 18,-Adniral Nc
Cam, who commanded the Unitet
States squadron in the Chilean water
during the late wal, comes to the defens'
OF Minister Egan in statement publish
ed in the Post this morning. He says
"Epan was fiercely assailed by news
papers OF the victorious party. 1t was
thought it was through his interven
tion that great leniency was exercised
| to Balmaceda. His conduct is moi
understood Alright, even in this country
but want to say all his actions have
been those OF a clear headed diplomat
and honorable man"
NEW YORK, Sept. 18.-An Iquique
special to the Herald says that hurri-
cane struck that town on September
18th, which caused great damage to
shipping in the harbor. The hurricane
lasted for half an hour and was accom-
panied by heavy rain, an occurrence
previously unknown. Herald Valparai-
so cablegrams under date of yesterday
say: Not a single member Of Balma-
ceds's government is now in Office.
The German war ship Leipzig left to-
day for Coquimbo. The British war ves-
sci Champion also leaves today. She is
bound north under orders to Esquim-
ault.
The appointment of minister of in
dustry and of Antonio Malta ss min
lister of foreign affairs was confirmed to-
day by Official announcements.
The national holidays began to-day
and will be continued until September
Goth. Ali business houses are closed.
Great festivities are in progress.
CHARLESTON, Ohio, Sept. 1S.-Report
has reached this city of the killing Of
three men at Montville, 10 miles from
here, by an explosion OF boilar in a
jelly factory. The entire building was
demolished. 1t was reported later that
two little girls were among the killed.
PARIS, Sept. 1S-Rlbot, minister of
foreign affairs, has handed the Chinese
charge d'affairs a note insisting upon
the urgency of upholding the security
of life and property OF foreigners in
China.
CRY OF Mexico, Sept. 18-The Mex
lean government has declared the con-
cession granted Messrs. Ellis & Fsrgu-
oon for the colonization Of negroes in
Mexico forfeited on account of noL-
compliance with contract.
JAMESTOWN, n. D., Sept. 1S.-A fire in
Stulligers and Edy counties has destroy
ed over 3l5 acres OF grain.
LISBON, N. D., Sept. 18.-A fire started
on the prairie near Cramer's Farm, six
miles north of here. Nearly thirty
thousand bushels of wheat are destroy
ed. The fire is still raging.
CUMBERLAND, Wis, Sept. 1S-Forest
fires are raging in the country south of |
this city. A strong wind prevails. Sew |
eral farm houses and barns and two
wood yards near the Omaha track, also |
large gmount OF other property were |
destroyed. The village of Perly is al |
most wiped out by fire.
VIRGINIA CRY, New, Sept. 17.-This
dlICTuOOu DIl6 iD6u III The AHA L
shaft arrived safe at the surface. They |
were alarmed by the noise Of falling
and ran to the back OF the sta
tion, where they were safe. A part of |
the shaft is a wreck, but the damage |
will bs repaired for less than $4,000. |
Tanks were at once putup and the water
will be held until the pump is repaired,
which will be about ten Gays.
CHICAGO, Sept. 17.-Captain Mullins,
of the fire insurance patrol, is dead. and
Captain Donahus and John Williams,
tiremen, are in critical condition from
having inhaled fumes Of muriatlc acid at
a fire last night. 1t Is stated at the
county hospital that a number of others
will die from the same cause.
Ell PAso, Sept. 1S.-The work of the
commenced this morning.
were more favorable than
yesterday.
New YORK, Sept. 1S.-Advices from
Nicaragua state that excitement is at
fever heat in Honduras on account Of
the coming election. President Bogran
is desirous Of another term, to which
the majority OF the people are opposed.
Antonio Ezeta, brother OF the president
Of San Salvador, declares his intentions
Of running for presidency of Honduras
and as a consequence 10000 men have
been stationed on the Honduras from
tier, to prevent this invasion. San Sal
vador has three thousand troops at San
Miguel and more men are still hurry
ing to the frontier OF Guatemala.
Placing of troops for the aid of Hon
duras is in progress. and Nicaragua, ac-
cording to her treaty with San Salvador,
is bound to help her and this week will
have 1900 troops on her frontier and
2500 men under arms in Monagua.