Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-22
WAR TO THE FINISH.


sumes fun responsibility for the pro-
lection of foreigners and denounces
rowdyism. 1t orders the punishment
of several culputs who assaulted trav-
elers and assures strangers that their
persons and property will be protected.
1t especially faVOrs the missionaries.
Japan having rejected China's peace
overtures without a hearing, the war
now will enter upon a chronic stage,
demanding an appeal to the latent
forces of China. The government Is
prepared, although reluctant to en-
gage in protracted conflict. The
party in power recognize, however, the
urgency of radical military and fiscal
reforms. The important question is.
How long can the national coheyion
bear the strain Of a great war?' There
is danger Of a revolution which might
be followed by prolonged anarchy
THE Pei-Yang squadron was not
docked, but has been completely re-
fitted, however, and the magazines
have been filled"
Japanese Politics.
London, oct. ia dispatch from
Toxic says an imperial rescript
has been issued convoking the
japanese parliament in extra session
at Hiroshima. The session is to last
seven days and is for the purpose of
discussing matters connected with the
existing war which require parlia-
mentary sanction. At the time of She
last parliament the various leaders
We're at swords points, but the war
has healed all differences and brought
the factions together, and efforts are
making to have all the parties and
H.. 1.
net. None of the portfolios is vacant,
but 1t is proposed to create new cabi-
net offices in order to secure the CO.
operation of the former opposition
leaders Among those urged for the
new Offices are the most active leaders
of the parties which We're opposed to
the government prior to the war.
These include Count Chuma. Count
Itagaki, Count Matsukata and Wis
count Shinagawa.
China Did Not Seek Peace.
London, oct. l6.-The Daily News has
n dispatch from Tien-Tsin saying that
China made no proposals of peace to
Japan, and hence the report of their
rejection is untrue,
HOnors to Strauss.
Vienna, oct. 16-The celebration of
the Strauss jubilee was continued by
a grand reception, at which the com
poser received a number Of deputations
ana an immense gathering of indi-
vidual callers. The reception began
with a serenade by a chorus of pupils
from the cOnservatolre, after which
the visitors were presented to the
waltz king. The intendant of the i'm
perial theatres, the burgomaster of
Vienna, the presidents of the various
musical, literary and art societies, the
directors Of the Vienna theatres and
many others read addresses and pre-
scented gifts to the composer Among
the presents was a magnificent wreath
Of sterling silver, presented by Mr..
Rudolph Aronson on behalf of the
American committee Of which Mr..
Aronson is the head, and whose object
it was to provide a suitable testimonial
on the occasion of his jubilee The
wreath. which is sixteen inches in di-
ameter has fifty leaves, on each of
which is engraved the name of one of
Of Strauss compositions. This mag
nificent offering excited the admiration
OF all present, In his presentation
speech Mr.. Aronson dwelt upon the
value Of Strauss music to the masses,
its brightness, its melody, its dancing
tempo, etc. To no composer, dead or
alive, said Mr.. Aronson, have so many
hundreds Of thousands of terpsi-
chorean devotees in America danced as
to the enhancing strains of the waltz
king, Mr.. ArOnsons remarks were
loudly applauded.
Herr Strauss In response said that
he owed everything to his predecessors,
and above all to his father, who
showed him the way to musical prog
ress, especially in the sphere of dance
music. My feeble merit" he said,
"having only taken an enlarged form
and broadened preceding methods, I
feel that you do me too much honor.
am no orator 1 have spoken
enough"
The applause and cries of "hoch"
which followed the composers remarks
lasted several minutes.
Crispi Pleased with Nerdi's Success.
Paris, oct. lG.-Signor Crispi has
sent despatch to signor Verdis
friend and publisher, Recordi of Paris,
concerning the honors paid the com
poser on the evening Of "Otello's" first
production at the opera. He says:
Il am proud that an Italian name is
so highly honOred in the great and
sympathetic capital regard the
event as an augury of fraternal af-
fection between neighbor nations.
Blessings on the art that has created
the opportunity. All honor to Verdi
who opened the way across the Alps
to an accord of hearts"
Dvorak Completes New Opera.
London, oct l6.-The Daily News
learns that Anton Dvorak, the com
poser who recently visited America,
has passed his holidays in the perfec-
ton Of an opera dealing with Indian
and negro themes The lbretto is said
to follow many outlines of Longfellow's s
"Hiawatha."
Italy Must Economic.
Rome, Oct 16-The ministers are un-
der instructions to report on all posi-
BILE means of Curtailing expenses in
their departments. The deficit which
must be covered Is estimated as 60. 00O,-
900 to So 900 900 lire.
To Test the New Diphtheria Serum.
Paris oct 16,-The budget committee
has resolved upon an appropriation Of
100 900 francs with which to test the