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THE REVOLT IN BRAZIL;

Terrific Bombarding in the Harbor OF
Rfo-Many People Killed.
NEW YORK, Dec. ia Worlds special
from Buenos Ayres of the 18th says: Ter
rife bombarding is reported in the har-
Dor of Rio de Janeiro to-day. Many per-
sons were killed.
MISSILES FLY ALL OVER THE CITY,
NEW YORK, Dec. 10. = A HerGIPs
Buenos Ayres special Of December 10TH
says: The HeruIdS correspondent at Rio
sends word that on the night of Decem-
ber 10th the city was thrown into panic
by a storm of shot and shell which lasted
fifty minutes. Missiles came from rifles
and rapid firing guns on Cobas Island
and fell all over the city, but especially
in Carioca, Pavadrila and Travessa
streets, and on other points where thea
ters are situated. The play-hOuses were
lust being emptied Of thrOngs of patrons,
and the effect of the tremors scared the
women, who fed shriekIng, seeking
shelter.
This was the result of an attack made
from the shore upon the island by Pe1X-
oto's troops, to which De Gama's island
batteries were not slow in responding.
Houses on the water front wer5 much
damaged by the leaden shower, but the
number OF casualties is unknown. 1t IS
stated that an attacking force of PelXoto'S
men suffered heavy losses, as did also the
island garrison, but accurate figures
could not be procured. The usual firing
between the forts and Nictheroy was not
allowed to flag.
RIO AND SANTOS BLOCKADED.
BUENOs AYREs, Dec. 15.-It is stated
that the rebel warships now completely
blockade Rio and Santos. a number OF
failures of merchants in Sac PaulO have
occurred.
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HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
The BIZ to Admit Arizona as a State
DaSSRd

The Bill to Admit Arizona as a State
Passed.
WAsHING GTON, Dec. 15.-The course of
events in the House to-day resembled the
halcyon days of the Reed Congress, when
legislation was rushed through at gallop-
ing speed. The bill for the admission of
Arizona was put through under whip and
spur, and the bill for the admission of
New Mexico was well under way when a
wrangle over what was to be done with
Oklahama interviewed, and the debate
lasted until adjournment. The bulk of
the Eastern opposition TO the admission
OF Territories. as expressed by Bingham
of Philadelphia, was predicted on the
theory that while the Eastern States, rich
in wealth and strong in population,
would be able to hold their own in the
House. where the basis Of represen tatiOn
was population, the influence of the great
States of the Union would be overbal-
anced by the greatly increased State rep
Tesentation in the Senate.
Hepburn of Iowa raised an objection
TO the clause in the Arizona bill giving
four sections in every range, a total Of
seventy-three million acres.
Smith of Arizona interrupted, and de-
clared that Arizona would get just what
Iowa got.
This Hepburn denied. Even If 1t had,
Iowa had 100000 inhabitants. To the
suggestion that people would leave Iowa
TO go to Arizona, Hepburn simply moved
his hand contemptuously. ''The idea
that people would go from Iowa out to
that arid country is prepOsterous," said
he. 81 went out there once, and never
saw green thing-unless,p he added, sit
wore breeches.'' Laughter.
Bowers of California, in heated re-
IL 4
of Arizona, more fertile, he declared, than
the plains of the Nile. In five years he
predicted that the population of Arizona
would be increased over fourfold.
Very few amendments were adopted,
Republicans generally did not refrain
from voting on the final passage of the
bill, though many voted against it. The
motion was carried, lS3 to Gland the
bill for the admission of Arizona was
passed.
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Pleasant surnrise Party.

A pleasant surprise party was given
Mrs. $. c. Kreuzberger at 1912 NJ street
by few of her friends, members of the
Chosen Friends. who during the course
of the evening presented her with hand
some pair of opera glasses, inscribed with
her initials, Mrs. 5. G. X, Dec 10, '93, )"
George B. Katzenstein, Jr., being the
spokesman of the evening. After fine
collation., ending with number of toasts,
the evening was passed in games, music,
etc. Those present were: Misses Sophia
and Lottie Kelly, Clara Morrell, Bessie
Kreuzberger, Minnie Vogel; f. Benton,
f. Elliott, Mesdames L. Nogel, G. w.
Morrell, D. j. Hartley, L. Vice, V. Law
Ter, D. Ryan, NJ. Hill, NJ. McMaster. E.
Kelly, f. L. Seely, w. F. Bailey and s.
c. Kreuzberger; Messrs. George B. Kat
zenstein, Jr., D. J. Hartley. James Par
sons, j. A. Kelly, G. IL. Denton, A.
Schoemaker, L. Elliott, w. f. Bailey. b.
Morrell. Louis yogel, r. c. Myers and B.
Kreuzberger.
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TO THE HEREAFTER.

s'UncIe Jeff'' Williams Has Gone
"'Where GOOD Darkies CO."
"Uncle jeff" Williams is dead. He
was one of the few relics in this State OF
the times "befo' de wah' in the South,
having passed his younger days in slavery
in kentucky. He died near Walshs Sta
ton, where he had lived for more than
forty years, at the age OF 70.
Uncle jeff was genial and kind-hearted
and well liked by his neighbors. For
many years he has been nearly blind, but
his habitual good temper never deserted
him on account of his misfortune.
He was buried at Belleview Cemetery,
q large concourse of his neighbors at
tending the funeral.
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THE TARIFF BILL.

Argument to Change the Schedules
Have Little Effect on the Committee.
WAsHIN GToN, Dec. 15.-Congressman
Hilborn appeared before the Ways and
Means Committee this morning and pre-
sented a telegram from the East Oakland
Cotton Mills, saying that the Wilson
tariff on bags and burlaps will close down
the mills or reduce wages one-fourth.
Mr.. Hilborn and other Californians are
doing their best to preserve California
interests from the destructive effects that
the Wilson bill will cause, but they are
working almost against hope, as the
Ways and Means Committee evidently
has its mind made up and it seems that
no amount OF argument, persuasion. or
any sort of influence brought to bear, al
fects them in the least.
William B. BuckminSter, who is here
as the representative of the quicksilver
interests Of California, has appeared before
the committee twice and made arguments
showing conclusively that unless at least
10 cents per pound duty, the existing rate,
is imposed on their product the mines in
Napa and Lake Counties and elsewhere
in California must close down, throwing
over 800 men out Unemployment, or else so
reducing their wages that they must seek
other employment. thereby displacing
just so many men engaged in other pur-
suits,
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CRUISER OLYMPIA.
Though She Exceeds Requirements
Her Builders Are Disappointed.

Her Builders Are Disappointed.
SANTA BARBARA, Dec. 15.-The new
cruiser Olympia, on her trial test in the
channel to-day, did not equal the ex-
pectations of her builders, but still far
exceeded the requirements and estab-
lished record for the S6-knot course of
about 2l.67.
Much to the surprise of every one, the
day was nearly perfect The heavy wind
OF last night left no bad effects. at least at
this end of the course. The ocean was
like mill-pond, only ruf1ied by the big
| cruiser herself as she sped through the
water, sending spray over the bow until
the decks were dripping. From Coleta
Point to Point Conception quite a swell
was running, but not enough to retard
her headway to any extent. The reason
why the cruiser did not equal her pre-
vious record seems to be an unexplained
mystery. Her machinery worked per-
fectly; there was not the slightest break.
The time of 21.67 is liable to correction
on account of the currents, which may
result in the Olympla's favor. The
draught was four inches greater than re-
quirements, which will also be counted
in the calculations. which will not be
made for several days. The maximum
speed is estimated at 22.05.
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FIRE AT NEW YORK.
Half Million Dollars Worth
ProDey.tv DestpOvad

Half Million Dollars Worth of
Property Destroyed.
NEW YORK, Dec. ia fire which
broke out in the furniture and uphols-
terry of the seven-story building of Henry
Thesen & Brother, Third avenue and
Forty-ninth street, destroyed nearly
100000 worth of property in less than an
hour from the time of its discovery. The
fire, besides destroying the upholstery
building, also burned out Nos. sol, 803
and 500 Third avenue, and Nos. 209 and
2ll East Forty-ninth street, five tenement
houses in Ringtsil alley. or Beekman
lane, occupied by forty-eight Italian fami-
lies, numbering over 200 people, the
marble and statuary yard of Samuel Adj
ier and his stables adjoining, in which
ten horses perished in the flames.
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special to the REcoRn.UN1oS.

PARIS, Dec. 15.-The Chamber of Dep
uties to-day adopted the explosive bill
and the associations bill, both anti
anarchist measures, by sweeping major
tiles.
Avez, Socialist Deputy, protested
against what he classed as throttle dis
cussion," and other Socialist Deputies,
denounced the alleged indecent haste
with which the measures were rushed
through. Flandin defended the projects
as being new defense for menaced soci-
ETY.. Goblet proposed to send the associ-
ations bill to committee, but this was
rejected by vote of 406 to 132, and tha
bill was adopted by a vote of AGA to 39.D
ANARCHIST VALIANT.
PARIS, Dec. 15.-Laberte states that
Valiant has confessed that he was given
100 francs by well-to-do anarchist in
order to make a big coup. Valiant is
quoted as adding that he used this money
in the purchase of explosives, ETC., with
which he made bomb and concealed
the latter in a flannel waist belt. Still.
according to Liberte, Valiant intended
to harangue the Deputies after the explo-
sion, but was choked with smoke.
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SUDDEN DEATH.
William Kreling Expires While En-
Route to Mare Island.

William Kreling Expires While En-
Route to Mare Island.
VALLEJO, Dec. 15.-William Kreling,
owner of the Tivoli Theater, and ex-Tax
Collector of San Francisco, dropped dead
this morning in rowboat while crossing
Mare Island Straits from Georgia-street
wharf, Vallejo, to Mare Island Navy
Yard. He left San Francisco this morn
ing in company with A. Goldstein and
another gentlemen to visit the navy yard
on business. On arrival at Vallejo
the party secured the service of boat
and boatman TO row them across the
straits to the navy yard. While en- route
to the navy yard MIR. Kreling was en-
gagged in general conversation. When
nearing the navy yard landing he sud-
denly ceased to speak and turned pale,
and was asked the cause of the sudden
change. For about a moment Mr.. Kre-
ling was silent, and then said that a
shooting pain was felt in his heart.
Scarcely had the last words left his lips
when he threw his hand to his heart and
fell over in the boat dead.
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UTAH ADMISSION Bull.
It VIII Probably be Opposed by Its Old
Antagonist In the Senate.

1t VIII Probably be Opposed by Its Old
Antagonist In the Senate.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 15.-The bill for the
admission of Utah will probably be op-
posed in the Senate by its old antagonist,
the Ladies' Home Missionary Society,
which is seeking an opportunity TO be
heard by the Senate Committee on Terri
tories. The members of this society take
exception to the statements which have
been made very freely by the advocates
of the bill that polygamy is dead In Utah,
and state that they have positive infor-
NATION that the contrary is the case. They
obtain this information from the mission
aries scattered throughout that Territory.
Their information is TO the effect that the
practice is not carried on as openly as
formerly, but assert that in places remote
from towns and centers of habitatiOn
there is little or no abatement in the GUS
tom. They also say that IN the towns
and cities there is covert observance of
the old doctrine, and that everyw here
among the Mormon people the feeling in
favor of polygamy is aust as strong as in
the palmiest days Oft enormon Church,
and that if this feeling is suppressed at
all it is done because of the fear of the
Federal authorities. The ladies argue
that if the Territory should be admitted
as a State and the Federal authority re-
moved, the Aiormons would control the
State organization, and it would be a
short time only before polygamy would
AGAIN be openly taught and practieed as
one of the tenets of the Mormon people.
The society embraces a large member
shin in the Presbyterion, Congregational
and Methodist Churches.
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CoNvICTs BREAK FOR LIBERTY.
Daring Attempt to Escape From
British Columbfa' Jail.

Daring Attempt to Escape From a
British Columbfa' Jail.
VANCoUvER, Dec. ia daring at
tempt to escape from the Westminster
penitentiary was made last night by
three convicts, who, with fifty others,
had been working all afternoon in
the grounds. When the men were
ordered to form up to return
to the prison a number made break for
liberty. The attempted escape was evil
IDENTIFY prearranged. as they threw stones
at the guards, and ran in a direction
where only one guard was stationed.
He fired over their heads to stop them,
and all but three were scared and turned
back. These three, however. Kept on,
but were fired at by the other guards.
Kennedy, the ringleader, who was serv-
ing life sentence for a murder COM
mitted in the interior, was hit in the leg
and fell. and the two others then gave
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Special to the REcoRp-UNIoN.

NEW York, Dec. 15.-The C0n1n1erc1dL
.AdpertdSe1's Washington special says:
Congress is becoming very impatient
over the delay on the part OF the Admin
istration to respond to the request of the
two houses for information concerning
Hawaii. While the House resolution
was passed only on Wednesday, there
has been abundance of time since the
Senate adopted the resolutions Of inquiry
for all the information desired to have
been furnished.
The feeling in Congress is that Cleve-
land is disposed to treat their requests
with contempt, and resentment against
the Administration is growing stronger
among those whom Cleveland has counted
on for support.
The policy adopted by Vest of leaving
the Administration to take care OF Itself,
and repudiating the Administration
scheme, is one which will be generally
adopted by those Democrats who do not
come out boldly and denounce the whole
scheme.
LETTER FROM EX-MINISTER STEVENS.
Boston, Dec. 15.-Ex-Minister John l..
Stevens made the following selt-eXplana-
tory statement to-day:
Regarding the dispatch to Secretary
Blaine. signed by me and published by
the Associated Press yesterday morning,
it is proper TO say that no answer was
ever received by me, and probably none
was ever written. Doubtless Blaine
thought the standing instructions and
usages of the legation OF which l then had
charge, especially Secretary Bayard's dis
patch to Minister Merrill of July y, 1887,
were sufficient for my guidance, thus
throwing upon the American representa-
tives at Honolulu the responsibility OF
dealing with the facts and emergencies,
rs to which they could judge more accu-
rately than the Washington officials. All
official dispatches received by me during
my residence in Honolulu are duly num-
bered and on file in the legation at Homo
lulu. JOHN l.. STEVENS"
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STOLEN JEWELRY.
Five Thousand Dollars Worth Found
i'll Possession of a Colored Boy.

Five Thousand Dollars Worth Found
i'll Possession of a Colored Boy.
CHICAGO, Dec. I5.-Five thousand dol
lars worth of jewelry and diamond rings
was found in the possession of colored
boy arrested this morning, who said his
name was Frank Easton, and he con-
fessed to a successful burglary committed
in San Francisco a few weeks ago.
The detective saw Easton standing in
front of a pawn shop acting in peculiar
manner. The officers took him to the
station and found diamonds and watches
a millionaire might be proud of.
EastOn made a full confession as to how
he came in possession of the valuables.
He said: "About three weeks ago L met
another cOlOred man in San Francisco.
The latter planned a burglary, and a
mans house on Sulter street was Sc
Iected. l did not care to take part in the
burglary, but was threatened with death
unless l did so. The night of the bur-
glary l attempted to back out. The
accOmplice made me get through win
dow at the point of a revolver. Once in
side the house [ ransacked almost every
room in it. got through window to
escape, but my acComptice was nowhere
to be found. Having the jewelry and
precious stones in my possession, L i'm
medlately left san Francisco, coming di-
rect to Chicago"
An expert jeweler and diamond dealer
pronounced the property worth at least
s., 900. One ring with four diamonds alone
was worth 81 200. Among other valuables
taken from Easton was womans gold
watch and chain valued at $3.50, three
opals worth $500 each, two diamond studs
worth $500 each, a pair of cuff buttons
made Of s. gold pieces, two gold nuggets
weighing ten and a half ounces each, q
pair of moonstone earrings, pair of pearl
studs, plain gold band ring, four solid
gold chains. Twenty other pieces Of
jewelry and a valuable stone were also
found on him, all of which Easton said
he got from a residence in San Francisco.
The authorities at San Francisco were
notified of EastOn'S arrest
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IN THE REICHsTAG.
Herbert Bismarck Attacks the Policy
of Chancellor Caprivi.

Herbert Bismarck Attacks the Policy
of Chancellor Caprivi.
BERLIN, Dec. 15.-The debate on the
third reading of the commercial treaties
began to-day in the Reichstag. Count
Herbert Bismarck attacked the policy of
Chancellor Caprivi, saying the Chan
cellor's recent utterances gave the House
the impression that he had become free
trader. The farmers, especially the small
ones, had been left in the lurch by the
manufacturers, regardless of the neces-
sity which both were under to advance
hand and hand.
Baron Marschall Won Bieberstern, Sec
retary of State for Home Affairs, denied
that the treaties implied an invasion Of
the protection system. The German
farmer would not be whit better off if
the treaties were rejected, while the work
man would lose his present wages, owing
to the inevitable loss which trade would
suffer. He declared that Count Bis
narck's speech failed to prove that the
treaties were prejudice to husbandry,
and the proposal to limit the treaties TO
one year was ridiculous.
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No Train Was Robbed. j..

ST.. LOUIS. Dec. 15.-It was said at po-
lice headquarters that train robbery
took place ten miles east of here, in Hill
nois, at an early hour this morning, and
that two man were killed. Much excite
ment followed, but there proved to be no
truth in the story, which it is said orig
mated with drunken negro, who last
night told the conductor of the Mobile
and Ohio train that his train would be
robbed, but it was not.
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The Chinese Smneelfng Gases.

PORTLAND, Dec. 15.-In the conspiracy
case this morning the cross-examination
OF Blum was concluded. Blum testified
that be was induced to turn States evil
dence through the desertion of defend
ants and the promise OF the United States
Attorney to ask the court to show lem
iency in his case.
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Coal Miners Demand Their pav
radarntinn of Labor.

CHICAGO, Dec. I5.-The Federation of
Labor to-day decided that the Executive
Council has no power to settle disputes
among local organizations. The after
noon session will be devoted to the cleo
ton OF officers. John Mcbride Of the
Ohio Miners Union will make a strong
fight for President, to succeed Gompers.
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Received a Four Years. Sentence.

MARYsvILLE, Dec. 15.-James Lewis,
an Eastern vagabond, who struck this
city only few days ago, stole three
ladies' coats from in front of a local dry
goods store night before last. Their value
made the otfense grand larceny. He had
preliminary examination yesterday,
and to-day in the Superior Court he
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four
wears at Folsom.
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Registration of Chinese.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 15.-Congress-
man Geary has telegraphed from Wash
ington that the Treasury Department has
forwarded instructions for registering
Chinese under the Geary Act, and on
Wednesday Of next week Internal Rev
enue Collector Wellborn will begin the
registration of Chinese laborers.
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BURNED TO DEATH.
Fatal Fire in Chinese Laundry
at San Francisco.
FOUR OF THE OCCUPANTS PERISH IN
THE FLAMES

A Sergeant in the United States Army
Commits Suicide at AIcatraz Island
in a Horrible Manner-The New
Cruiser Olympia Does Not Equal
the Expectations OF Her Builders
i'll Her Trial Trip, But still Exceeds
the Requirements of the Contract.
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suicide OF a soldier.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. Is. = Sergeant
Harris of Battery f, U. S. A., committed
suicide this morning at Alcatraz Island
by shooting himself through the head
with rifle. No letters were left by tho
deceased to show any cause for his rash
act, but that the act was calm and delib-
crate evidence was not lacking. The
affair was horrible one, the top of the
unfortunate mans head being torn COM
DletelV off
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schaefer Defeats slosson

NEW YORK, Dec 15.-The fifth game in
the ball1-line billiard tournament was be-
tween Schaefer and Slosson. The latter
was badly outplayed at every stage, and
Schaefer won by a score of 600 to 1884,
Averages: Scbaefer, 43 3-17; SIosson,
% 3-I7. High runs: Schaefer, DOB; Slos-
SON I21
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Unclaimed Savings Bank Deposits.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 15.-The sworn
statements of four leading saving institu-
tions in this city show unclaimed de-
posits aggregating S345, 900.
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u Hardware Establishment Burned. y

Troy IN. ", Dec. IA fire in the
immense hardware establishment of J.
Nj. Warren & Co. caused loss of about
500, 900; insurance sl65. 900 on the stock
and $50, 600 on the building.
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Oregon Pacific Railroad Sold.

CORVALLIS (Or.), Dec 15.-The Oregon
Pacific Railroad was sold this afternoon
at Sheriffs sale for 100000. The road was
bid in by C. E. Hughes and James Clarke
of New Y ork, representing a committee
of bondholders, of which James A. Blair
is Chairman.
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Union pacifio,s statement.

Boston, Dec. I5.-The October state
ment Of the Union Pacific Railway shows
a gross decrease OFFS, ,066, 735; net increase,
500, ,ll6; net decrease for the ten months,
81 Q55 Q47
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IHE HAWAIIAN QUESTION.
C.eveland's Delay in Furnishing
Information Commented Upon.
BELIEF THAT He Is TREATING BOTH
HOUSES WITH CONTEMPT

The Ladies' Home Missionary Society
EndeavorIng to Cause the Defeat in
the Senate of the Bill Admitting
Utah as a State-The House Passes
the Bill for the Admission of Ari-
Eona to Statehood.
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Attemnted SnIcfde.

VALLEJO, Dec 15-Miss Emma Brown
to-day shot herself in the left breast be-
cause her parents refused to consent to
her marriage The wound is probably
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TRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT.
Another Catastrophe Marks the
Construction of a Bridge.
THE MIDDLE SPAN FALLS INTO THE
RIVER BELOW,

Carrying With 1t a Mass of Humanity,
Mixed in Horrible Confusion With
the Timbers and Iron-Twenty-two
Lives Lost and Thirteen Workmen
Seriously Injured-The History of
the Bridge Company a Series of
Disasters, Financial and Otherwise.
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Bomb Found in a Church.

LONDON, Dec. ia bomb loaded with
powder and shot and with lighted
match a. a.>ached was found in a church at
ITalzen Hanover
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Ita1v,s Ne,v NIinistrv.

ROME, Dec. 15.-The official list of the
new Ministry is as follows: Crispi,
Premier and Minister of the Interior;
Baron Blank, Foreign Affairs; Sonning,
Finance and Treasury ad interim; Sar-
acco. Public Works; Calenda, Justice;
General Mocceni. War; Admiral Morrin,
Marine; Baccelli, Education; Roselli,
Husbandry; Ferraris. Posts and Teie-
graphs.