Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
Teleyrauhic Rriefs.

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The Chinese Emperor has ordered his
troops TO protect the churches In Pc
king.
In executive session OF the Senate yes
teplay the japanese treaty was favorably
reported by MIR. Morgan.
Information was received from Hon
duras yesterday TO the effect that that
country viii not be represented at the At
lanta Exposition.
Ficld-Marshal-Count Yamaghata will re-
sign the presidency OF the japanese privy
council (the Sumitsun), and will be APP
pointed general of the japanese army.
The London Times's correspondent in
Kobe says the Korean Government an
nounces that the Chinese will only be
allowed to reside at the treaty ports.
The Po,rd % Directors Of the Balti-
more and Ohio railway yesterday re-
elected Charles +. Mayer president OF the
company for the seventh consecutive
term.
r. r. Odell, attorney for Claus Bllxt
the Cling murderer. declared yesterday
that Blixt had never made confession
all statements to the contrary notwith-
standing.
A dispatch from Toxic says a japanese
cruiser off Wel-Hai-Wei has captured a
sailing vessel loaded with arms, ammuni-
tlon, and provisions. consigned to Admi-
raj Ting of the Chinese fleet.
NJ. Tourneye, the chief engineer of the
new Panama Canal Company, states
that although 500 men are working at the
Culebra cutting. a definite plan is not
likely to be decided upon for eighteen
months.
The State Convention of Arkansas May
ors, which had been in session since Tues
day, adjourned yesterday after adopting
resolutions requesting the Legislature 10
call a constitutional convention to frame
a new corporation law.
Mr.. Lester, of Georgia, introduced into
the House yesterday a bill appropriatng
Sl5OOOO for the establishment of a marine
hospital at Savannah, Ca; also bill
approp-iating 5000 for the establishment
OF a Sub-Treasury at Savannah.
The Japanese Legation at Washington
last evening received cablegram an
nouncing japanese victories at Hsi-Mo-
Cheng and Hai-Cheng, which 1t regards
as very important ones, indicating the
OF the first japanese army.
The Democratic members Of the House
Committee on Rules met Informally yes
terday morning, and the understanding
seems to have been reached that d vote
will be taken on the Carlisle bill Tues
day following the reassembling after the
holiday recess, which will be January 9Th.
The first steps in the direction of an in
vestigatlon OF the Alabama elections and
contest Of the seat in the United States
Senate OF Mr.. Morgan were taken at
Washington yesterday by Colonel w. S.
Reese, OF Alabama, who claims TO have
been elected senator by the Legislature
OF Alabama.
Letters from Armenfan-born American
citizens, now abroad, are filed with state
ments that Unite1 States Minister Terrill
has refused TO furnish them with pro-
lection, several cases OF alleged fagrant
outrages psrpetrated In the city OF Con-
stantinople being. 1t is said. treated by
him with complete Indifference.
The grand jury inquiry into the frauds
OF the recent election at ST. Louis bore
fruit yesterday, Policemen Clifford. Ma
hon, Crozin. and Murphy; John Hagerty,
a Democratic member Of the Missouri
House OF Delegates, and eight private citi-
zens being indicted for various grades
of crime at the polls. and five arrests
being made.
Henry Bier, the New Orleans stock
broker who was arrested in connection
with the impeachment proceedings against
the Mayor of his city. was arraigned
Yesterday on the charge Of perjury, plead
ed not guilty in. reply to the customary
interrogation Of the Court, "Will you be
tried by jury or judge?" replied, by
Judge" and was given an indefinite period
to submit authority In support OF his
claim for such trial.
Further investigation Of the defalcation
of John u. Bielby, cashier of, the Central
National Bank. Of Rome, N. T., and
Samuel Gillette. the teller, dlscloses a
total shortage Of nearly $4,000. Bielby
was arraigned yesterday. and demanded
an examination, which was adjourned Till
Thursday. Mayor Gillette, who was the
teller OF the bank, has not been seen
since Monday evening. There Is no longer
any doubt that he embezzled some of the
funds OF the bank.
A correspondent at Tien-Tsin says that
December 10th Charles DENLY, the United
through the Tsungli-Yamen a note from
the Dowager Empress OF China, accom-
panying valuable presents Of silk and
satin hanikerchisfs. embroidered with
Grape. which, the note explained. were
intended for foreign ladies who had sub
scribed to the purchase Of the Testament
which was presented to the Dowager En-
press on the occasion OF her birthday.
The men who have not been able to
obtain employment at Pullman or else
where since they Joined the Pullman
Palace-Car Company strike. numbering
300. have drawn up socialistic petition.
which will be presented to the Chicago
City Council. Cook county H., coninis-
sioners, and Illinois Legislature with the
double object Of eliciting an expression
OF opinion. or legal definition OF the right
20 i've" and securing some measure OF
relief BY calling attention 70 their deplo-
rabls condition.