The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-11-19
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Foreign,

NCuuIuS -NoN H. Largo sums OF money were
sent His Majesty. which he will at once turn
over to add to the relief fund for the famine
stricken people. Hundreds upon hundreds
OF poets wrote verses felicitating the Car upon
the anniversary Of his wedding and sent them
TO Ills Maiesty.-Full particulars Of the cy-
clone which swept over the Andaman Islands,
British settlement in the Bay Of Bengal, re-
Gently, show that III. NJ S. Enterprise was
lost with 75 men; the total loss Of life was
about 200, and near $50 persons were severely
nJured.-Anarchists in several cities Of
Europe met Nov. IL TO commemorate the
deaths OF the Chicago anarchists. On Sunday,
the Sth, there were violent demonstrations Of
Anarchist character In various places IN Spain,
and IN Cadiz attempts were made 10 destroy
public buildings with dynamite. Several per-
sons accused of taking part in the outrage were
arrested and imprisoned-A ire in IIanEOw,
China, on Nov. II, destroyed 1900 houses and
rendered homeless $4,000 persons. IL is be-
lieved that 4 number Of women and children
lost their lives. Two days afterwards 200 more
houses were burned.-Tho Emperor Of Ger
many has been consulting with Chancellor Won
Capriyi in regard to the Brazilian troubles.
Strict instructions 10 protect German interests
there and toavOid any leaning toward one party
or tine other have been eabled 70 the German
Admiral in that vicinity.-The platform 20
be adopted by a caucus Of the Conservative
party to be held on the 23d inst. at Manchester,
England, includes the extension oflocal Govern
ment IN ireland, and woman suffrage. The
appointment Of q labor minister 10 be member
OF the Cabinet is also recommended. The plank
favors the election 10 Parliament Of labor
epresentatives.-An epidemic Of influenza is
raging in Posen and Berlin, Germany, large
number Of persons being attacked by the dis
ease. The physicians are in constant demand,
all their time being oceu pied in attending TO
their numerous patients.-A conspiracy was
unearthed in Athens last week, having for its
object the overthrow OF the present ruling
dynastry Of Greece. A number Of persons high
In political circles are implicated in the plot
Among them is said TO be " Spiridion Tri-
cOupis, the we'll known Greek statesman, who
at one time held the position of Prime Minister
OF the hingdOm.- United Ireland Of Dublin,
has published an article couched in peculiarly
strong language about what Il terms the clerical
influence exerted in Cork against the Parnellite
candidate for ParnelPs seat in the House Of
Commons. The paper appeals to sturdy Irish
men 20 steel their hearts 20 the task Of fighting
the priesthood. While they submit 10 priest and
bishop, the paper declares, they will never be
able to follow the dictates OF their own political
cOnscienccs, and the liberty Of the land so long
desired will never be gained.-The contest re-
gardng the will Of Lady Wood, Mrs. Paruelrs
aunt has been settled on q basis that gives the
latter 100000, or half the property.-A dis
EtANeu rom 81 gbitlA say AllAb tJbIJJbJ
cod Oya have been Matched this season at Dido
aud planted in Trinity Bay. Five hundred and
nine million young Holsters were Matched by
floating inCubatOTs at Is different stations. Mr.
Nelson, Superintendent Of Fisheries dis
covered lately new herring ground 100 miles
long of the west coast. The herring, which
are Of fine quality, resort there from June until
October.-The Pope has renewed his protest
to NJ. Fallieres, Minister Of Worship Of Paris
auQingf EuUUarfiuB the UDuiffnu faIrap Evy ffta
Italian Government in relation 70 the recent
pilgrimage incident in ROme.-A large
number Of German COlOni5ts in the country
along the VOlga River have become Disconnected
with the condition prevailing in Russia, and
many have left the country. Most Of them are
coming TO America.-Michael Davitt, the
Irish leader, in a letter objects in very
strong terms to the abusive references made by
certain anti ParnelIites to Mrs. Parnel lie
writes that all these attacks made against Mrs
Parnell are against one for whom Mr. ParneLl
made the most appalling sacrifices, and declares
that attacks upon Mrs. Parnell will in no way
serve the cause Of the Irish people.-A serious
revolt broke out Nov. 10 near Foo Choo, China.
The rebels sacked the town Of Tehwei, and
killed a number Of persons. SulIen silence
prevails IN Government circles. Foreign resi-
dents are anxiously awaiting action by their
Governments for their protection. and hope for
speedy naval action. Tho cause Of the out
break is said to be popular and conservative
opposition to the liberal and innOYatiug ten
denotes Of the Government.
Political and Industrial.
Resolutions have been adopted by the bust
ness men of Chicago to the effect that mas
much as Chicago has already been specially
houOred in being selected rs the place for hold
ing the Columbian Exposition, and whereas
the choice was largely due TO the friendly
support OF the Representatives in Congress Of
the great Central Empire that developed and
made Chicago possible, therefore i'm grateful
appreciation of the aid rendered in securing
the Columbian Exposition, Chicago is not a
competitor for the next National Republ lean
COnveution.-At the session Of the Farmers
National Congress last week in Sedalia, Mo-
resolutions were adopted favoring State con-
troll Of livestock exchanges; the passage Of q
National law requiring the stamping Of arti-
fetal hog products; indorsing the principle Of
reciprocity, and urging other minor reforms
considerable interest attaches to the figures
showing the value Of the declared exports from
the United Kingdom 10 the United States for
three months ended June 30 last, as compared
with the same period in 1890. The total figures
for these three months this year were Sii,G25,-
SILL last year Sj3, 800 O66, thus showing a fall.
ing of Of nearly $gOOOOOO. Only six OF the "a
towns exporting 10 the United States show an
increase. London shows the greatest decrease.
james A. DumOut, Supervising Inspector
General Of Steam Vessels in the Treasury De-
partment, reports that during the past fiscal
year his officers inspected 7,4O4 steamers, of a
net tonnage Of l,503,32i, and licensed IS, Il6
officers. The total number of accidents was 80
in which 33S lives were lost. Fully GOOOOO.OOO
passengers were carried during the year, max
ing one life lost to each I,775,I47 passengers
carried.-The Illinois Board Of Worlds Fair
Commissioners has ordered specifications for
the architectural reproduction in drawings Of
all the Illinois State institutions and public
buildings 10 in numbeT-A bulletin issued
by the Census Office gives the population Of
Georgia. In 1850 it was 1912 $50 while in
1880 a population of 1.S37, SOB is returned an
increase of 29j l73. or 1914 per cent. OF the 1877
Counties in the State only 10 show decreases,
most OF which are very slight.
Crimes and Casualties.
The Butler oil we'll, in the Mcdonald field,
near PittsbuIg, Pa, caught fire last week
Thousands Of dollars worth Of oil was lost.
While jack Marks, of LigOnier, Pa, was
driving in his heavy lumber wagon, Nov II,
he uucOrked his pocket flask TO take a warming
drink Dropping the cork under the wagon he
got out and stopped under to get it. The wagon
started the heavy wheels passed over his head
crushed his brains Outand killed him instantly.
"A freight train on the Fort Wayne road
near Freedom, Pa, on Nov. II, ran into
switch and wrecked 10 ears, piling one upon
the other. The fireman, Geo. Young jumped
and was killed.-The Warden OF the Boise
City (ldahOl penitentiary IS IN trouble. He is
charged with gross neglect of duty and cruelty
in allowing prize-ight5 among the prisoners.