Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-11
THE WEEK.

Principal among the events were the elec-
tions that took place on Tuesday and which
developed SO many surprises. Partisan
feeling was laid aside in many places
and citizens combined to defeat the candi-
dates that were generally deemed unworthy.
In New York. Ohio. Pennsylvania, Massa-
chusetts and Iowa there were notable re-
publican victories. The popuiists had made
large and resounding statements as to the
damage they were going to inhict but they
failed to make good a single promise. inter-
est in the efforts of revolationtsts to
upset the Brazilian republic is uuabat-
ed, although 1t now seems certain that
Mello's looked-for European lilies have
forsaken him. The fitting out Of valu-
able additions to the Brazilian govern
ment navy continues in New York har-
Dor and within three days the ships will
probably sail to attack the rebelllous ad-
miral. Honduras has been called on to ex-
plain why the American flag, floating from
a halyard on the American steamer Costa
Rica, was fired at by the batteries at ANA
pala; an apology has been demanded.
Charges Of instability have been again pre-
ferred against some Of the newest naval
vessels Of this country and in several in
stances the Navy Department has been
compelled to plead guilty: the defects can.
1t is stated. be quickly but extensively
remedied. Notifications Of an extradition
treaty with Sweden have been exchanged
without public disturbance and in an equal
berlain. M. P, and Mrs. Chamberlain
brought their brief visit to 1.-The states" to
close and departed for England. The re-
tirement OF Gen. Robert Williams, adju-
the promotion Of Gen. George D. Ruggles
to I'LL the vacancy. Most prominent among
the nations dead was Francis Parkham,
the historian.
Abroad.
A great modern engineering work-the
Manchester canal -was completed and
opened to admit water; 1t practically makes
the great cotton" city a seaport. Miners
In Lancashire, notwithstanding the great
distress that prevails will not accept the
wage-terms offered them, SO many thou
sands continue out on strike. Tariff differ
ences keep Germany and Russia far apart
and the end is not yet, although Germany
has recently sent Russia an ultimatum as
to terms. Gambling in the German army
Is now conducted on the speak-easy plan,
Tor the emperor, much disturbed by the
recent scandals. has decreed that no army
ofncer shall play cards for keeps" Ap-
parently forgetful of her enfeebled treas
ury, Italy has suggested that Germany and
Austria combine with her to make q great
naval demonstration in the Mediterranean:
something to offset the Russo-GalIic en-
thusiasm that has just subsidized through
out France. Paris Is preparing for a great
worlds fair in 1900. the leading committees
being already hard at work. Spain has had
busy and a horrible week. The Riffs have
continued to harrass the Melilla garrison
and are as bold as ever, but they have
caused less destruction than did the cx-
plosion of an unknown but large quantity
Of dynamite at Santander and the bursting
OF an anarchist bomb in a theater in BARGE
Iona. British aggression. aided by machine
guns and a plentiful supply of ammuni-
ton, continues to decimate the Matabele
nation in South Africa. Chang, the famous
Chinese giant, died in England.
At Home.
A certain piquancy was added to the
flavor Of the daily life Of the average citizen
by the news which appeared during the
past week that petty thieves were endeav-
oring to lay up supplies for the winter
from the larders Of people who had given
no consent to this arrangement. The burg
lars are still at large. After a delay Of
some three months work was egain re-
sumed in erecting the building for the new
city post office. 1t is said to be likely that
the superintendent will be transferred to
Gen. Casey. chief of the corps of army en-
glneers. An ancient controversy was final
ly settled by the District Commissioners
approving the plans for the erection OF a
transfer station on the west side Of 18th
street opposite G street. The council of the
sanitary League held a meeting and took
steps to carry on active operations during
the winter. The Zoo received during tbe
week number of interesting accessions
The PRESIDENT extended the lease Of Wood
ley, his country home, so as to cover his
entire official term 'i's