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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-03

Yokohama. Aug. 2.-PrcWler Mat>uhatd mas I'''e''0
owing 20 the appointment Of Niscount Tagahi uo
Minister OF Justice to the Home Ministry. tou"'
Ito VIII form "A new CABINET
The resignation Of the japanese Premier Is one
more instance OF the difficulties accompanying In an
Asiatic country the Establishment OF the parlamrh-
tary regime. The people well disposed to"aru
Il. and have proved II I'm sending majority ol ilo
cral Deputies to the Chamber. But the old party
Of the Mlkado and Shogm time. blndly Opposed 10
the Introduction OF European manners and insu'"-
tons is still alive, shown by the murderous At
tcmpts made against some liberal Ministers oi tho
Crown and even against the Tsarewltch, during the
later's trip in Japan. That rcactiOnary party IS
nurscd among the young cencratlon which frcquch's
the universities and buddhist colleges OF Toiio ana
other places On the other hand. the liberal ma
jority I'm the Chamber magincs that the best use
IT can make OF the parliamentary privileges granted
to the Nation Is to assume position almost con
,tantly in opposition with the Government, when
tries to follow conservative policy between the old
reactonary and the liberal parties. Moreover per
sonal questions exercise in the high political circles
Of Japan larger influence than In other countries
because too may individuals Imagine that they are
entitled to II share In the Government. every deputy
lancyinG that he should be- appointed to II Cabinet
Office.
on November 20 1900. the parliamentary regime
was innugurntcd I'm Japan. and Il, first chambers
opened with an address delivered 10y the Emperor.
The National legislature Is composed Of 2;i2 Peers
or Senators 900 Deputies. In" first Congress
was very stormy, and It wa, dls solved by Imperial
decree on December -, 1891 The second Ihrit-
mrnt met I'm May, le92. and IT has not yet shown
Itself busincSslisc or quict'r than II, pr.dr
ceS~or. Time ha~ been spent In useless wInnglr''
and IA n blind spirit Of opposition - the Govern
neut, the Chamber has refused TO vote the new
Clvil and Commercial codcS which had been p'.
pared by u French iuri,t. VI. Io,sonad". and viii n
were presented Ia the Dcputirs hv Ni>connt Innafa'
the Minister Of Justice II + 10 be expected that me
Japancsc the most intelligent OF the A>aiic nations
wiI soon CEASE to b. apprentices In the art and
practice Of parliamentary he.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-03
FryrRlL or REPRESENTATIVE CRAIG.

psburg, Aug. 2.--The Congressional Committee
appointed To attend the funeral of A. X. Craig. au
Chysvillc. arrived here this morning. and proceeded
To the home Of the dead Repre- sentative. In
the party were congressman Johnston. Searey,
Krcbbs. Gillespie. Hun, Bray and Brosus. and Sem
atOrs Cameron Carey and German. The funeral
services were held at II O'clock and were conducted
by the Rev. Mr.. Fish, the Rev. John NJ Neatly. Of New
Wellington; the Rev. DR.. Lester, OF West Alex
ardrr. and the Rev. DR.. Birch. Of New.lOik. The
burial WAS IN Claysvillc Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-03
rS. PEEL DENIES The INTERVIEW.

Washington. Aug. 2.-On July 96 "The DAILY
Emprr" Of Toronto published what purportcd to be
nn Interview with Arthur Peel Third secretary OF the
Ertsh Legation in th, city. in which Mr. Peel "a'
reported as giving his Views on political matters In
In, United states The interview widely
copied and the Secretary the state, having brought
tho matter to the attention Of the British Charge
d. Anares Mr. Herbert, the latter has replied that
Mr. Peel denies all the statements attributed To him
i'm the published Interview, which he says was en-
tircly without foundation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-03
Mr.. BLAINE TO GO on THE STUMP

THE EX-sE CRETARY WILL TAKE An ACTIVE PART
IN TIE CAMPAIGN.
Augusta Me-. Aug. 2.-Thc campaign in Maine will
- otrncd by the Republican, on August Il, ana
Chairman Manley +, busy arranging for the meetings
to be- held in every part Of the state. IN secretary
KnIue will take the stump. Mr.. Mancy left here for
ar arlor this afternoon u arrange when Mr.. Blaine
will ,Dcak.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-03
coysrL RYDER To nE TRIED FOR FRAUD

Brussels. Aug. Tile lndcirpdan'" helgr' "'
I'M, dty today ,ays tat the frauds I"il"in'"i by
Henry Ii RYDER. thc Jnicd ~tatc, t"n,u. "t ''Ph
hagen who I. now under arrest there. Viii amount
10 200 900 lruncr The relations cAshng h't"o'
Consul Ryder and &. r. Carr. the America" NNi'"'
=, ts.u,,ark b-yr .,.-g-tr~u VA. n tn r'-lrl~ ~
ia "A telegram from The Dnn.h Government. DO" I'D
9tacs authorities pv~ cahl"d 90 tho onda, ut '"ei-
hagen 10 proceed with the oa,e iu acc'r'tc" With tc
Danish liw.
Tie affair cpuiuu,- 80 le DO" alton - tle cay
in Copenhagen. consul Ryder and DIS wife. w." v"-
taken into CO.. tot, -,u after fhc arrest pf lcr husband
remain lu lail u l- -uld fhaf their u ~ % Ii'
yhl. In Cope hagen lA- been cNtrafH-aft
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-03
THE MARQUIS DE- MORES TO BE TRIED.

Paris. Aug 2.-The Marquis de Mores who some
lime ago fought "A duel with swords with Captain
Meyer a Hebrew, holding a commission In the fr'alch
Army and inflicted "A wound upon him from the effects
~ which he ditd IN short time, was today an1lgn'd
unor a charge OF mansaugter. After short cN
animation the Marquis formally committed u
stand rr!al The four friend OF the principals VINO
,.d q. seconds in the affair were also arrligled
~ .rc.d with boIug accessories To the Killing OF captain
~ They we're committed for trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-03
THE sIROCcO IN ALGERIA.

.cers Aug. "a strong srocco prevails through
on, Algeria The heat Is intense the mercury "'N"S
reached IOG degrees Fahrenheit III unP Nh""' anu ="
ra@ ne in different parts of the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-03

Philadelphia. Aug. =. Mayor stuart received II com
miiee of GRIND Army veterans thi, morning. and
granted request To permit the body Of IOatswain :
Mate Charles W. Riggin Of the cruiser Baltimore. who
was killed In Chill. to lie In state In independence
Hall The hermetically sealed coffin containing the
body Of the SaOr viii he brought here aud the p0
posed demonstration will probably be held Friday .
August Il. The Mayor, however, suggested that the
eAcrclscs be he'd on snlurlal. Amgl,t l3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-03
ATT rryA,s FRUITFUL CRATERs.

,n,.,od .omewI,at on Monday, but yesterday there
we're signs Of renewed activity. Fresh streams Of lava
ar, nowing down the mountain Sides but the 'ub'cr
.nean ur,blIngs and the discharge OF ashes from IN"
cru ers are less violent tHii th'y nave pce"''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-03

the Interior will soon resign his portfolio IN co''''
qucncc OF the differences existing between hmSeh anu
pr. Miduel. Minister Of Finance 1t Is also Sald u''
Count won Eulcnburg President OF the lrhSs'ai
Ministry. will succeed Herr IIcrrfirth Minister oi
Interior.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-03

savannah. Ca. Aug. ..-Savannah Is 10 have direct
trnde with Europe. \ steamship line between tbs
port barcelona, Genoa and Trieste will begin opera
lions on August -. The steamships belong tp the
Prince Line. ard viii run regularly after that date.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-03
CFIEBRATIyG VNrTORY OF 1872.

Fremont, Ohio. Aug. 2.-Immcnsc crowds filled the
city to day f)r the celebration of the victory at Fort
stephenson by Colonel George Croglen in the war OF
1872. Ex-Presdent Hayes made address, and there
was huge forenoon parade by both military and civil
ians.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-03
~ nlAn.rnNL., OnNDIrIlN.

London. Aus Mr.. GIlG-tpnc'- condition Wr. 80
grcIt, improved thi, morning that hr rose from Dos
bed m II O'Clock md Joined ~, SECRETARY ln Dds
-tudy Acting under h- phl>ctr'- advice. hl~
ever. Mr. Gladstone remained Indoor to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-03
uvpp urRrrIJRTH TO RESIGN.

cerlin. Aug 2.-The "vossische zcitnns" asserts
.oaay thai Herr Herrfurth the Prussian Minister OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-03
IHLuE RLNrILIE NOT DEAD.

Browns Valley. Minn, Aug. 2-Thc report that
Renville the venerable chief OF the Wahr eton ana
SlssetOn Indians, is dead. Is not types
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-03
TO FORM A NEW JAPANESE CABINET.
RESIGNATION OF PREMIER MA1sUKATi-CoCNr
ITO WILL SUCCEED HIN.

Yokohama Aug. 2.-I'remer Matsukata has rc,lghcu
owing to the appointment Of Niscount Tagahl' ''e
Minister OF Justice, to the Home Ministry. Cou'
Ito will form "A Cabinet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-03

frauds, Owing 10 the high standing Of the persons
implicated the matter has been kept quiet for s)me
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-02-24

T1oR RENT.-The Two.sToRY BRICK RESI-
Z DENCE, No. Sl6 Prince street; rooms and
bath Latrobe stoves electric bells; range in
kitchen, and all modern Improvements. Posses
sion from after Feb. 18th. Apply to W. F. VIM
CENT. ian19 tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-02-24

JOHN ALLEN Or THE WAR.-The Wash
ington ex-Confsdsrats Association met lhss
Saturday n!ght. representative J. Ii. AL.
len Of Mississippi, o. 2. B.eckinr!dse OF Ar.
SaH5as, Senator Berry ct Arkansas and Col.
D.cEiason Of New York made addresses.
Eon. J. II. Allen, In addressing tho meet
ing, said II am not an old Confederate. L
stu ore of the youngest siive, almost. In
fact was eaked to come here to maet old
Confedsrates ard mako little talk 1don't
mlad talking anti 1t is q pleasure to meet
you. I will pct pursue the regular order
usual IN speaking 10 ez-Confederstea. Il is
tt,nary 10 devote most Of epeech t,
eIplainicg which war was fought. What |
take pride il is how ve fought. never
stopped to think why l Rsrt in. had nc
grievance no negroes TO lose. Bns |heo
the norther1ers came down cad started after
US fouad q dispoaitio3 among my people 10
resist aaA vent with thsn.
81 deus know that can imprngs very
much CO little gpesoh I made 10 Congress
on this susject. Or coursa you have all
reed 1t. take come it:le pride In refer
ring to that speech, Il w6s made on tee
Pension BILL That tells thett>ry brien7 OF
hog weicught. So far ss am concerned l
wonld whip the record Of having been pFs-
yst Confederate courier Of any pension the
government &c night give. don't tear tia.
some wll Euapact me OF having tough: we'll.
l eaow they w6ut t. write na down ns q
tfsto,; tnen I hni oae oi ihs traitors who
followed Lse. No ooe who ever walked
Goa's greea earth wss possessed Of Dobler
attributes than Robert E. LIE. No mao
ever bsd more cf the attributes CT true
g.estness Whist tot:er vind!cstion c5uio
we hege taan that ~s marched tu tas col
unus OF StonsEsil jackson.
"S.ms men make rs.kst about such
m eetipes So taese. These men doh'l rise to
tie denit? OF Dy CONTEMPT They can'.
make me- mad. Hs's got 10 be mar OF
more dignity to make me msd. Theee
msetings mean nothing to harm any cne.
We take pride in them, and no power on
earth osn rob Us of that pride. AS am
representative of that olfss, went t, sag
eord about the private soldler. No one
will detracs from the officers OF the war,
bHt they double and treble their pay over
the man who endured the oo!d, stood In
the s!aet and rain to guard the colonies and
the generals. cay for the Federsls as well
ss for the OoniederatsRt taat no man can claim
honor over the pfivate-the man who
catches the fsg when bis dead comrsde hos
| dropped It,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-02-24

FoE EENF.
VALUABLE FISHING sHogE ON The
POTOMAC RIYEB,
In Stafford county, near Wide Waser, ca Id
1.-THE GUMS"
1t lies right st the mouth Of Aqaia creek AID ad-
Joins the Arkandale fishery. MIS-. Robb has Ient.
ed this shore for several years past.
Tho owner, MIR. Thos. Patton, will put up nsces'
sary houses SIS soon as the fishery i, rented. Apply
to W. a. LITTLE, jr attorney for Thos Patton,
Fredericksburg, Va fcbl0 lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-02-24
State Appropriations


Three meetings CT the House comnitteo
en- finance waTs had IN Richmond, on Mon
cay.
TIE bll doubling tts pension OF Gonrded
Confederate soldisrs apd providing for the
ind.se2t isiheta end mothers Of those wtc
Lost their lives In the service OF the "Lost
Cause" wes reported adversely, as the
stare is not IA the fasnclal condition to
meat lie expense The appropriation bill
was carefully cons:d sred for several hours.
Tho appropriations for the msin. eaance OF
the esy!u0s were somewhat Increased on
eco7u, OF The increased numbsr CT inmates.
80 COG was nautd to complete srd furnish
The two buildings at Tie Wettarn Lunatic
Asylum. which will provide for 200 addl-
tionsl lunatics, end $4,000 to erect new
building 8. the Eastern Asylum. which will
ro.aYe the present ogerorowded condition
of that ilElitution ard provide sccommoda.
items for soma fifty acd tlonal ps t'srt'. The
CON 70 tee also decided on SD appropriation
OF IS coo to provide the Eastern Luna'ic
ASYLUM " ta water-works and apparatus
for eztnguishing fire. There ere now about
25O lunstios 10 Virginia outside OF ssylump.
q compesa,ivaly sma nnElter OF these are
in t2e sis.
Tue other sdd;tional appropris obs were
principally TO provds for repairs at the Vir-
ginis Mit.ry ipsittt, $4,000 and fer re.
nalrs and snauraace az Blacksburg College,
50 500. No ircreaae 10 the force OF en-
pioyees OF the Capitol ia rosde exceps one
additional cerk ia each CT tie Offices OF the
Secretary OF the OomnonWes!to. Second
Anditor, sud the Register OF tee Land.Ol-
fca.
An e1ts appropril ou OF S5 600 for Wiz
Ham AID Mary College besides the regular
appropriation OF SIC, ,0O0 PSI anpum Wss aiso
MADE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-02-24

BUCKLEN, ARNICA SALVE.
The BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts, Bruises,
Sores, Dlcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, Chilblsins Corps and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect sstis-
faction or money refunded. Price % cents per
boz. For sale by G. g. Lennon. SOS Ring St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-02-24
EoR oYxR FIFTY YEARS.

Ak OLD AyD WML.TR1ED REAEDY.-Ars
Windows Soothing syrup has been used for over
Fifty Year, by Eili5eM Of Mothers for their Chil-
drcn RAIe Tsetktas, with P5se. Success. It Soothcs
the Caid, Ssfteas the Gam, Alloys all PAN; Cares
Wiad Csl;e and ia the best remedy for DiGrrhco.
Sold by Druggists in every part Of the world. It
yslue is incalculable. Be sure and ask for Hrs.
H:Eslose's soosAssa essso, and take no other kind
Twsnty.Eya cerss tSttle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-02-24
uALL AND OFFICE ACCOMMODATIONS.

1t is proposed to convert part of the Prince
atrec. wing OF the POTOMAC SHOE COMPANY's e
Lliding mot necessary for, and removed from the
manufacturing depa1tments) into OFFICES
which will bs STEAM HEATED, and provided
with ALL MODERN CONVENIENCEs, and with
light STEAM POWER, if required. Pending the
space OF arrangements. sra Invited. One Of the
upper atorc., 1880 f,et, closr OF partitions pill
Isl, or distractions, viii be ren cd asa Hal. This
property, centrally locaed. yet removed from
street bu itle, srs spsca 7antsges for the pur-
poses Indicated, Address
POTOMAC SHOE COMPANY,
feb22 Prince and Fairfax streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-02-24

corti!y that James 2. Caton, apocial commia-
sioner as above named, hss executed b,nd, with
approved security, Ia tho penalty of 5000, az re-
quired by dscree.
feb12 ts JOHN 8. BEACH, CLERK.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-02-24
FOE SALE AND REN,g
By R. T. Lucas, Auctioneer
CIsH wHARF FOR RENT BY AUCTION.

At12 o'clock M on SATURDAY. F, brusry 81
1892, in front of tho Market Building, on Royal
street, the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-02-24

Three meetings CT the House ccmnitteo
en- finance wars had IN Richmond, on Mon
Gey
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-02-24
A UCTION SALE OFLAND.

A UCTION SALE OF LAND.
TWENTY ACREs OF LAND improved by SIX
Room house and BARN, near Toll Gste, West
End, Alo14udris City, At Pobin nc lon on the
premises on THURSDAY tn 1lTH Day OF
FEB1UAeY 1892. st 3 O'clock p. m. Tenn
ore third c4sh, tho balance - SIX twelve, eight
cen and t~enty-four mouths sitter date OF sale.
This place would make good dsiry or garden
farm or Eou' d suhdivids well into building loH
or villa Sites To be sold without reserve to set.
tie an estste. 4 deposit OF 800 will be required
on day Of sale; terms to be complied with in 30
days, perfect title given or deposit refunded
ConYeyancipg at cost Of the purchaser. For fur
ther information see CT address
JAMES z. CLEMENTS. 1921 St., n. ".
i.n19ts Washington, D. G.
aH- The above sale has been postponed, on
account of the weather, until THURSDAY. Feb
rusry 25th, 1892, az same hour. on the premises.
fab12ts JAMES E. CLEMENTS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-11-27

enmt t beyond .Akpa. In these later
wounded. and in the first twenty miles Of their
mar mar from tn Mheme tho French loss was
Col. Doddss forces were tired ont with al
most incessant fighting. and four miles from
Gamma he paused to give his troops u rest. 4
large number OF his carriers We're provided
with hammocks and carried the wounded back
over the hard-won road and down the river to
Porto Novo. strong force OF soldiers went
with them as an escort. DoTds did not intend
to advance again untila Il !ousand porters who
we're supposed 10 no on the road from Porto
Novo with supplies reached him. Three days
later tho supplies came and then Col. Dodds
where the, bones of u long line OF Dahomey's
Kings are buried.
Behanzin now retired to the new limos OF for
tihcations with which he had surrounded
our. pictures shows the plan OF the most i'm
portant part Of the city. About the middle OF No
Tember Col. Dodds began the siege OF ,Anomey.
He had found that in the last two or three bat
become less and less. serious. They had
time and again seen their comrades rnown
d"w ny at the mmsSes Of
ly disheartened Behanzin had n few
krupp and canister. guns which were badly
served. ani some q them were disabled by the
would msie
Tempt to save their cause by rreyonting tho
French from entering the capital: Col. Doddss
plan was to invest this town OF $4,000 people
and SI Unit until additional forces we're sent to
siye measures. Caution Is one OF his lost ad-
mira'le characteristics. and having carried
everything before him to the gates OF the
battles without q force to insure his victory.
All through the cnnp ign Dodds has been
able every week or so. to despatch conriers
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-11-27

hsnxin had been. comnelled to keep q large
force on the road between his advanced posts
and the canital to rsEienish his food Supplies
the capital himself for n fortnight to 1uell a
revolution that broke out In his absence; His
uncle and elder brother were leaders Of the re-
volt. and they. and their party. lied to the north
when the King with all his reserve troops
suddenly appeared on tho scene.
The young man exhibited the most despcr-
ate courage Probably long before Dodds
reached the neghhorhood Of Abomey. the
King bitterly regretted his foolhardy rock less
ness In max ing enemies Of the French. 1t was
too late. however. to retrieve tho blunder All
he could do was TO fight with the utmost des.
peration for his throne, and that he did. He
Ind no sooner returned to his force a: the
less he Mt once turned back to the sen he would
annihilate him. he said he hGd held the flower
OF his army md the best OF his eQuii ment In
reserve. and would not permit tho french to
advance another inch into his country This
was rure brAygadocio, Col Dodds paid no at
tention to the empty threat hut ms soon rs his
force and supplies had heen landed at Tohue
and the capital.
Then Behanzin's franti, efforts to atop the
invaders wero redoubled. Qualifications had
been erected every three or four miles across
the road. Tho entire Dahomeynn army was
now at the front Every day for flve days the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-11-27
PLAN OF ABCHEY.

A-Bridge and entrance to the 81 y from Gamma: b
Th- large square. riai"ce Of ihs nirs, Dine place
Falac. guards: H. K. E-Gnch and wal surrounding
Prime Minister: N-riace where the French prisoners
in the war Of ~ condret =, i, rLnrRe sqnares
painted viii trees whore markets ar. held: H. H. X.
Irregular blocks of houses oord.rcd by streets and
alleys: s-liouses occupied by the Kings harem.
to Porto Novo with dispatches for the French
teegrnphed to- the coast. These dispatches
hav. very concisely ned up tho progress
OF tho expedition. The couriers travelled with
great rapi iity. and the despatch rom Gamma
was cablrd To Paris four days after it WAS sent.
the time made Ivy Behanzin's runners. who.
stationed in relays along the road between
AbOmry and Whydah. have carried his mes
snges to the coast In single day Details Of
the lighting have been rsreiyed from French
Col Dodds has been promoted to tho rank Of
Rrigadier- General for the great success he
has achieved. His family for some genera
tiOns have lived In Senegal. aud his grand
father married Fulbe woman. SO that Col.
Dolds has consideraIle admix'uIe Of neiive
made a ,splendih record in tina wars which
France has waged. both in Senegal and In
Tonkin.
The French nation has watched the progress
OF the campaign with the greatest Interest.
tured in Paris to meet the demand for news.
Some II these sen sationnl lies. as the alleged
murder OF Behan2in. the fall OF Abumey, and
tn. execution nj the white men found In
Behnnzln's service. have been cabled to this
native African state at her feet. She can and
Undoubtedly will make the conquered State
sessions. CYRUS Y. ADAMS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-11-27
FRANCES WAR IN AFRICA.
A CAMPAIGN THAT has PLACED DA-
HONEY AT HER MERCY

King Behan,in's Desperate StrusGie to Keep
His Observation-Disclosures Thrown Across
the Route or the Invaders mt Dozen
PIaces-,rhe Natives Aim Badly but Fight
with the Greatest Courage A Three
Months March to Abomey, the Capital.
It Is over three months since France began
her second war with Dahomey. Col. Dodds
led into the field nearly 1000 soldiers. mostly
senegalese and Porto Novans. With only I'D
miles between his camp on the coast and
Abomey he advanced with the greatest cau-
ton. and in tho last half Of his journey the
desperate enemy contested nearly every step
OF the way. Col Dodds has always been noted
for careful attention to the we'll being OF his
troops In ono OF his expeditions against
Senegambian rebels. a few years ago. he pro-