Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14
FOREIGN JoTTiNGS.
PARIS special: As having bearing
on the Franco-Siamese complications,
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PARIS special: As having bearing
on the Franco-Siamese complications,
the Figaro makes a most important an-s
nouncement to the effect that Germany,
having been informed that the visit Of
the Russian feet to Toulon will result
in the establishment OF q cOalinr sta
tion for Russian war vessels on the
French coast, has obtained q counter
blast In the cession by Italy OF b small
island in the Mediterranean, which iii
to be fortified, coaled, supplied, and
used as o rendezvous similar to the use
by Great Britain OF the Island OF Malta,
and that when done Germany will
maintain q permanent squadron in the
Mediterranean. This action, it Is said,
was taken after both Italy and Ger
many had consulted with England.
The exact position of the island Ii not
divulged, bit it Is said to be admirably
suited for the purpose, within easy
steaming distance of the DardanelM
and near the SueZ Canal.
PANAMA special: Gen. Ferdlco.
Gutierrez, a Cost I,iean Hberator, lssss
arrived here from San Juan del Sur,
having been refused permission to land
at Punta Arenas. In an interview
Gen. Gutierrez predicted an early and
successful revolution in Costa Rica
against the Rodriguez Iglesias dicta-
torship. He will 90 direct TO Nicara-
qua and direct the revolutionary
movement from the republic. It is
probable that the revolution will first
break out in the Province of Guanas
cate. If successful there the Revolu-
tionists will move toward the capital
via Alajuela.
LONDON special: A dispatch from
Rome gives an account of
riot in the town of Sulmona. in
the province of Aquila, Italy,
which originated in the appear
ance OF cholera in that place. A num-
ber of cases Of the disease had occurred
in the town; and, as precautionary
measure, the officials attempted to stop
religious procession. This led to
serious trouble, and an encounter be-
tween the military and police and the
paraders was the result. Daring the
fight captain of chasseurs was killed
and several gen darmes were injured.
LONDON special: Almost panic was
created in the House of Commons by
the official announcement that a scrub
woman employed in the House died
under very suspicious circumstances.
A careful examination was made to de-
tarmine definitely whether or not it
was case Of choiera. Many members
left the House forthwith. The doctors
examination leaves scarcely doubt
that the patient died of Asiatic chol-
era.
VIENNA special: Trieste newspapers
assert that Miss Leall, ayoung Scotch
woman. who has recently been playing
at the Monte Carlo gaming tables. had
remarkable luck for several days.
which eliminated in the breaking OF
the bank. She is said to have won
EG0 coo in one hour.
PARIS special: A!armist rumors
were circulated to the effect that
President Carnot had undergone
painful, If not critical, surgical opera
ton. They have been proved un-
founded.
PARIS special; An official decree
has been issued announcing that an
International Exposition~ Mill he. held
in France in 1900.
BERLIN special: All the hospitals
here are now free Of cholera cases.