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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-04

minister, did nos say word, OF course,
being too wei! brod for that, but it Is M
dcrstoUd that aftor her guests were gone
sho expressed herself rather tartly concern
ing the barlmrism OF these fair representa-
tivcs of western civil zation.
Another item OF gossip concerning the
recent Chinese ball may To OF interest
Every room in the housc-or, rather, the
houses. for tho legation consists OF three
houses connected togcthcr--was closed 10
guests, excepting of course tho apartments
devoted To reception, 20 tho serving OF re-
fr:slmcnts and TO the caro- of hats GEd
gowns. IL was pretty obvious that the
Chinese minister, pro1ting by the expo
rioncc of his predecessor in Office, was do
tcrmincd thcrc should bc no pilfering on
tho part of his guests. In no other way
can the fact that the rooms were closed
aud the doors locked bo explained. lt was
not Mt all complimentary tn the fashiona-
bio people Of tho capital of tho United
States, though the defense, and seemingly
"A valid one, is that great many uninvited
persons wcro present.
MiSbehaved nt N Dinpcr.
The social gossips say that the recent
dinner given by the president and Mrs
Cleveland 10 tho diplomatic corps was not
much of "a success lt was described in
tho papers thu noxt morning as brilliant
affair, and great stress was laid upon the
fact that for tho first time IN the history
Of the Willie Iiousc tho long corridor
which runs through tho building was used
as dining room, the regular state dining
room being too small TO accommodate the
largo crowd present. i hear from people
who wero there that tho crowd was too
big oscn for the corridor and that great
deal OF disorder prevailed Tho guests
werc seated so close together that they
could not dine comfortably, and tho stan
OF walters was too small To adequately
serve the company. Some Of tho foreign
crs were In bad temper over the awkward
ARRANGEMENTS and bebayed outragcopsly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-04

PrrTsBURG, Feb. A. - Jerry Sullivan
has posted 500 for fight with Jerry
Marshall. the Australian, for from $500 TO
5000 a side Sullivan wants a finish
fight at 126 pounds in n l6-foot ring
Marquis Of Qubcnsbcrry rules.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-04
Dedicated by satnlli.

NEW HAVEN, Feb. 4.-Mgr. Satolli cele.
brated high mass at ST. Michaels, the
new Italian Catholic church here, yester-
day, and formally dedicated the edihce.
ParishIoncrs paid ST each FOR admission.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-04
Name It RHODE ISLAuDr'
The Next Battleship for the United
States Navy!

Why not2 Rhode Island was a cradle for naval
men Rhode Island furnished the nucleus of the first
Con mental Navy and her did gallant service in
naval war from the Revolution the Rebellion.
Perry Rhode Islander SO was Esek Iopkn )
the first omm lander in Chief of the American Nav,.
Secretary Herbert of the Navy Department has al
the following letter the chief executive of the
State:
WAsHrEGroN, s. 1894
BROWN, GOVERNOR RHODE ISLAND:
reere anin OF Rhode Island
boats
heroes andb
idored. Very respectfully
H A.
ANY movement this end will naturally take the form
of petition from citizens of the State Boards of Trade
and business associations will naturally take the up
Meanwhile let everybody petition! Get up rouser
Write your name on the card beow-cut it and
send the NEWS office. THE NEWS viii. paste them
neatly beneath the other with the printed heading
The top and forwardit to the proper authorities
Sign the pettion--everybody! Sign it now Let's
have the next BATTLESHIP named RHODE ISLANDi
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-04
DID sl1b.ooa damage.

ROCHESTER,, Pa. Feb. L-Thc Phenix
glass factory, located at Monaco, burned
to the foundations yesterday afternoon.
The loss is $4,000. The works employed
knD hapto
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-04
ECHO OF A GREAT DISASTER.

DUHKiRK, Feb. 4.-Tho ,.mnster of n
Danish steamer that has arrived here re-
ports that he saw number of bodies
with lifebclts OH them floating of the
Dutch Banks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-04
scrlons I.lectlon Rlots.

SOFIA, Feb. i.--sserious election riots oc-
Cured yesterday AZ Tirnova The gems
d'armes charged lhe rioters, iniuring 10 of
thcm seriously.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-04

RUDY's PILE sUPPosIToRy is guaran-
tc,d 10 cure piles and Constipation. or money
refunded. 5O cents per box. send stamp TO-
circular and Free sample TO MAkTIN RUDY.
Lancaster, Ia. For sale by fll first class
o,u,.,i.,s. CHAMBERS. CALDER * ~.
Wholesale druggists, Plotaence. RI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-04

An unsuccessful attempt was rade
some time during Saturday night to enter
the market OF w. X. Hudson, II Richmond
street. by prying open one OF the windows
I'm the rear OF the market.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-04
The Castine Ia OF.

New YORK, Feb 4--The United States
gunboat Castine, whose departure for the
east coast OF Africa was delayed owing to
one of her boilers springing alcak, passed
out Yesterday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-04
CAPITAL CHAT.
The Pace That Almost Kills
in Washington.

Those Who Are In the Swim MUG Take
the whirlpooi--They Wore Their Bon
nets--The Diplomatic Dinncr-Too Close
Together.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-04
The Foreign Boycott.

BERLIS, Feb 4-Thc provincial aushori.
tics OF Prussia bavs issued orders to loca.
food inspectors 10 examine carefully Tor
impurities in oil American lards.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-04
THE NEWS MAIL BAG.

Lost--The Rhode Island Investment
Mortgage Company.
To THE EDITOR or THE NEws:
SIR-Can you give me any information
as TO what has become OF the Rhode Island
Investment Mortgage Company, formerly
Of 75 Westminster street, room 4. III so
kindly oblige. Yours Truly, T..
Providence, n. l., January 81.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-04

drinking too much wine and saying al
manner Of unpleasant things.
ROBERT GRAVES.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-19
.onnlg's Arcade
1912 Main Street

and post roads In the United States
territory OF Alaska. also as TO any
British occupation, military or civil, OF
that territory. and respecting any at
tempt by Great Britain or Canada to
assert any claim TO territory OF tho
United States In Alaska.
Another significant resolution was
offered by Mr.. Gallinger Rep., N. HI
authorizing the secretary OF war to
contract for the purchase of an i'm
proved counterpoise battery. Tho reso-
tuition went to the committee on mill
tary affairs.
Then the senate settled down to rou-
tine business. The vice-president an
nounced the appointment OF Mr.. Gull
ION tRep., lllD as member OF the
board OF regents of the Smithsonian
institute.
Mr. Can Dem, Fia) then addressed
the senate on the resolution for a SEN
ate investigation OF alleged election
frauds In Florida. The debate proceed
ed Mt much length.
Mr.. sewell's resolution was defeated
2 10 80
Mr.. Hills amendment that the inves-
tgation be conducted by the prevail
Ing. senate committee prevailed-2s
to 9.
The resolution as amended was
agreed to.
The text OF the resolution is as fol-
lows:
Resolved. that the committee on
privileges and elections shall be
charged with the duty OF investigating
the charges OF organized efforts OF
corporations, or OF the presidents or
directors thereof, to control the cleo
tion of members OF congress or to In
fuence the legislation OF congress: also
TO Investigate and report to the senate
whether corrupt means, bribery or free
transportation have been, or arc be-
Ing. used TO Influence such elections.
Also to inquire and report to the sem
ate whether the use of such Influences
or means is consistent with the pre-
servation of the republic of the United
states and the rights and liberties Of
the people. and TO report a bill for the
punishment or suppression OF such
practices"
Soon after securing the Introduction
OF the resolution. Mr. Call gave no.
tice that he would move reconsider
alton.
At e;20 o'clock on motion OF Mr..
Chandler. the senate went into execu-
tive session.
At $50 the senate adjourned until to-
morrow.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-19
THE NATIONAL ARMAmESrs.
BiiI Proposing an Appropriation OF
a Hundred million.

washington, Dec. ls.--The senate
shared the general sentiment OF
belligerency prevalent today and from
the outset OF the session the measures
proposed brenthed spirit OF patriot
ism and OF preparation for any emer-
gency that might arise concerning
Venezuela. The first bill introduced
was that of MIR. Chandler. of New
Hampshire, providing an appropriation
OF 800, 00O, 900 for heavy increase In
the national ornaments. These were
quickly followed by propositions
authorizing the secretary OF war TO
purchase a late device OF heavy bat
terry and for report on the feasibility
OF equipping for service the old ship
Constitution
Mir. Hill, OF New York. added to the
suggestions of defense by asking i'm
mediate consideration for a bill making
ex-oonfederates eligible to service in
the army and navy Aside from these
steps inaugurating army Legislation
the day passed without decisive action
on the Venezuelan question. The first
investigation of the session was started
by the passage OF Mr.. Calls pending
resolution inquirins into alleged cor
porate influences operating In tho cleo
lions OF United States senators and
representatives.
As a further expression on the sub
feet OF British encroachmentg the sen
ate agreed to resolution introduced
by Mr.. Davis calling on the president
for Information as TO British ocoupa-
tion, military or civil, OF any part OF
the United States territory OF Alaska.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-19
npsoLurroN no nm cossIDERrD'
BsvIi. Papers SPEAK Of GREAT nris-
If alas DISADVANTAGES.

Reriin. Dec. IA representative Of
the Associated Press has had an In
subject Of President Cieveland's mes
rage with 4 high government ofi1ciai.
HI said: Europe has never acknowi.
edged the Monroe doctrine President
CIeyeland's threatened interference In
4 quarrel between two other nations
Is not xeriousiy interpreted here.
Threats will show England the dangers
OF isolation"
Count Van Kanitx. thu sErarian lead
or and tho author OF the famous grain
monopoly scheme, remarked: 'Ths
United states seemn 10 be anxious for
q fght. shs might get her hands
full"
er said: II suppose II IN Mp election
trick OF President Cleveiands but Il
il doubtful II England will back
Herr Won Putt-kemer. ex-presidsnt.
said. 1.-THE whole thing looks like an
American practical Joke"
Herr Won Kocllcr. who recently re-
signed the portfolio OF Prussinn minis
ter OF this interior. made the following
afcment "oermany does not zee any
reason for taking sides In this cues
Herr Donna schieiden, . member Of
the reichstaE, said; "It II time 10
bring about an international definition
Of the ott-quotsd 4onros doctrine and
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-19

and the suggestion was that the c,un-
try should act AZ one man. In such a
time the executive II hampsred by
every criticism that comes from our
country. and II would lie urged by
the British press that the president
was not backed by his country, but
only by his own party. We have had
long time to consider the Monroe doc
trine. We may not agree with all the
details outlined by the president and
secretary OF state, out any division
horc win prove help to those across
the sea. hope to see the bill pass
Mr.. Hit moved the previous question,
but Mr.. Crisp Dem. CAD secured his
permission to say word. He began;
II speak for all on this slide OF tho
house. where there In no division as to
the propriety OF passing the bill. The
house respectfully invited the govern
ment of Great Britain TO nrbitratc the
boundary dispute between Great Brit
ain a. Venezuela. Great Britain hats
declined, Now, what are we TO dot
III the American people have any hxed
idea on any question they have fixed
opinion that no European power can
acquire territory on the American con-
tinent by force"
Mr.. Hit here entrented Mr.. Crisp In
view OF tho interest Involved not to
preclpitate hasty discussion on thom
MT Crisp reminded MN tnut tnV ite-
publlcana had introduced the BILL which
hc had attempted to bring in himself
yesterday and continued, saying that II
the boundary could not be ascertained
by arbitration with the participation
OF Great Britain the United States
should ascertain 1t at once.
And when Wa have ascertatned
where II is he concluded. I'VE should
have the courage and manhood 20
maintain It."
Mr.. MoCreary Dcn., Ky) and Mr..
Boutelle were shouting for recognl-
ton, but MIR. Hit refused to Yield
the floor, and the previous question was
carried with shout OF ayes and no
opposing voices.
x resolution was offered by Mr.. Ding
ley and agreed TO that the holiday nd
journment be from Friday. December
20, to Friday. January .. Then the
house at l2i5 adjourned until Friday.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-19
SUPPORT
Now Being Accorded
the President.
ALL PARTIES JOIN IN GENERAL
COMMENTATORS
REED MAKES A TURN
REPUBLICANS HURRY TO CLIMB
INTO THE DEMOCRATIC
BAND WAGON
10th Branches of Congre. show
Decided Effects of the Reception
of the Presidents Message.
REED MAKES A TURN

Washington. Dec. Is.-(speciai)-To-
day in congress was chiefly noticeable
for the hurried way In which Speaker
Reed sought TO amend his blunder of
last night and to climb as fast MS he
could with the other Republicans into
the Cleveland band wagon. The bill
which was sent flying through tho
house before even the routine OF the
morning hour was begun is almost ex-
actly similar to the bill which MIR.
Crisp tried go unsuccessfully to get
before the house last night
Before Mr.. Reed reached the capital
his intimates on the floor, following
his line OF action last night. talked OF
referring the matter to the committee
on foreign affairs and of proceeding
with caution and careful elaboration.
When the speaker came all OF thls was
instantly hushed and immediate sup
port given the president.
Care was still taken to exclude the
Democrats from any share in the pas
sage of the bill In order that the ac-
tion might seem wholly Republican.
There is still undiminlshed enthusiasm
over the presidents message and
hearty assurances OF support from all
members regardless of faction or party.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-19

Bill Approprinting 100000 to In
vcstiEatc EngInnd'- Claim.

Washington. Dec. iS.-Mr. Hit Rep.,
Ills) rose In the house this morning ns
soon as 1t had been called to order
and asked for unanimous consent for
the consideration OF a bill to empower
the president to appoint a commission
TO consider the Venezuelan boundary
question and to appropriate 500, 900 for
the expenses thereof. The text OF tho
bill follows:
"A bill making an appropriation for
the expenses of commission to inyes-
tigate and report on the true divisional
line between the republic OF Venezuela
and British Guiana:
''Bc II enacted by the senate and
house OF representatives OF the United
States congress assembled, that the
sum OF 100000 or no much thereof as
may be necessary IL hereby appropri-
A,ed for the expenses OF commission
TO be appointed by the president TO in
vestigate and report upon the true d.
vislonal line between the republic OF
Venezuela and British Guiana"
A scene OF considerable excitement
followed the request OF Mr.. Hit for
unanimous consent TO consider tho bin,
which had been read by the clerk und
loudly applauded.
MIR. Boutelle Q4cp., Mel was on his
feet in the aisle In front OF Mr.. HIT.
He prefaced his remarks by the state
ment that he disllked to object TO the
consideration OF such a bill; but" said
he, at seems that this question is one
of such Importance that the house
should proceed in a proper manner to
consider 1t. The presidents message
was read but yesterday. and II seems
to me that the gentlemen may not yet
be ready 10 pass a matter OF this linz
portance without deliberatlon."
Cries OF ready. ready from the
Penublican side interrupted Mr. linu-
telle. but he proceeded. urging TINT
the matter was one that concerned
the relations between the two great
English speaking nations of the r'obe
Mr.. Boutelle referred TO the presiden's
message as an extraordinary ono, and
went on: at seems that we should
send to the committee 10 he calmly
considered this fnefgaRn. n which the
executive for the first time IN the his
tory OF such correspondence has out
lined the possibilities OF war between
the two great Anglo-Saxon nations OF
the world"
The speaker-Doos the gentleman OBJ
ject?
suggested a hope that the bill would
20 to the committee.
Mr.. Hit announced that he only de-
sired to say word concerning the
bill and ita purposes.
He would 10 30, ne hhiu, WiHout
mention on this side or Tat side, Tor
he hoped there would be no Two sides
when il came TO question like this:
Aside from the general discussion OF
matters OF national policy there was
request made by the president 70 the
house 10 enable him to iue his execu-
tive functions "The position for US
Ia remember as patriots said Mr..
hit. ..ls that the country dcpencs up
on our maintaining a uniform front
that our government should Speak
The sucgestion or the president WAS
for judicial investigation am
SURE II vas made in proper spirit.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-19
uSspEAISAnLE CALAMITY.
The Message As viewed at the Mszi-
cnn Capital.

City OF Mexico. Dec. 1s.--The Mcxi-
can Herald says: war with England
would be IN unrpeakablo calamity:
II means a terrible blow to the ris-
ang prestige and predominancs q the
Ansio-Snxon race. II would probably
result In the assumption OF leadership
in the worlds affairs by some great
nation hostile TO the increasing pre-
dominance OF English speaking coun-
tries.
'srhe fate OF a mighty breed Of men
hangs upon tho prudence and wis
dom OF the cabinets OF Washington
and London"
The English speaking colony here
ia excited over the talk OF war between
the United States and England, and
the general opinion In that war would
bo a calamity TO the AnBio-sason race.
Mexican politicians consider that
Cleyeiands emphatic indorssment OF
tho Monroe doctrins gives the princi-
pie q fixed place In international law,
and will unite all Latin America with
the United States In any case or Eu-
ropean aggression In this hsmisphers.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-19
|lDNT WANT COXEY.
EoRarA PoPULIsrs ALMOST RE-
akFusED TO HAVE HIM SPEAK.
hy-tvo Delegates to the National
Convention Selected by GeorgI.
State Convention.

Atanta, Ca. Dec. 1s.-The state con-
auoh OF the Populist party met In
city today for the purpose OF APP
'nnhs delegates to the next national
"ehtion. The feature OF the meet
was snub to General Coxey. who
ny near being refused permission to
tonight. He was not even in
10 seat on the stand, but &C.
gseu unnoticed seat near the door.
ine meeting was an innovation in
aes as II is possibly the first In
on record OF where delegates
m oeen appointed TO a convention
SS'e even the national committee
meeting to call convention.
convention was largely attended.
is,.nlhs Il. Watson was the leading
~ ot the meeting. James X. Hines,
andidate for governor was chair
n,,a anu the chief business of the con-
Mon was the selection OF fifty-two
,sa,es to the national convention.
b,ssoiution to invite coxey 10 speak
WIN cries OF ''No. No." and was
vn carried with only a few faint
anu many loud nays.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-19
AS VIEWED IN FRANoE.
Predicted That America wiii oai.
Her Point.

Paris. Dec. 1s.--La Patrie, referring
to President Cleveland's massage re-
marks. THE Uniter States will OBJ
tain complete satisfaction by har viyo-
rous attitude. Great Britain In only
strong with tho weak. She IL prudent
with those who are determined TO de-
tend the dignities OF their country.
The affair will be . great lesson 10 ali
nations" M
la Iiberte says, "A controversy 10
proceeding between two peoples OF the
same Astrological origin and who are
accustomed to biz words. but whose
cold passion does not 40 even 30 far
as a letting Of blood again. 1t Ia only
u false alarm and will certainly be ar
ranged"
The journal Des Debats says: "ws
cannot conceive an election maneuvor
In 80 grave a question. II IN probable
and must be hoped for TINT the good
sense OF the statesmen OF Washington
and London would prevent the dispute
from being carried to the extent OF an
open rupture In spite OF the excited
tone OF thu newspapers OF both ooun-
trieg."
The Temps says: "a fratricidai
struggle between Great Britain and the
great nation OF the New World would
seem crime against humanity and
civilization and adds; Inasmuch M IL
In admissible that England cannot ac-
oept the arrogant pretennions OF the
message II In to be hoped that she Will
discover n pacific and equitable solu-
tion OF the difficulty. Az to an Anglo
American war It Is impossible. Thcsc
periodical cbullitions cannot result In
such n crime against civilization. In
1883 when Mr.. Cleveland was on the
eve OF q presidential campaign he 40
ted na a chauvinist In giving Sir Lionel
sackvilic West his passports. Nothing
further resulted. There win be . great
deal OF cutlery chiefly because Mr.. Bay
ards mai.address and Lord Dun
ravens misadventures have excited tho
people, but all will be finally arranged"
The Rspubiiqus Francaise says. III
Is in every way q big AFFAIR which has
fallen into Lord SAlisbury's hands. II
would be folly 10 draw tho United
states into the frontier quarrel We
sbnii be curious and amused TO see
what steps Great Britain will take
respecting this III tempered Brother
Jonathan In view Of her policy Of indie
pendent action"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-19
FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE.


Washington, Dec. 1s.-Though less
than a dozen senators were present
when the session opened today the
Venezuelan issue at once came Into
prominence, but not direct MS In the
house, the senate's business taking the
form of measures for national defense
In presenting a bill for the repeal or
the law imposing disabilities on those
who served In the war Of the rebellion
Mr.. Hin Democrat, New YORK; spoke
briefly.
The main purpose. he said. was to
wine out that feature OF the statute
which prevented ex-confederates from
serving in tho United States army
and navy.
ut is most opportune at the present
moment" said Mr., Hill. that those
men of the south cooperate with those
OF the north in giving the country any
military or naval defense that may be
required" He spoke OF the measure as
n natrIotic one and tending TO obliter-
ate the animositles OF long ago. Mr..
IrIu asked that the rules be suspended
and the bill put on Its Immediate pas
sage.
Mr.. Platt, Republican, Connecticut,
suggested that It was rather mover
procedure to ask the senate 70 pass "
measure OF this character before sehh-
tors had considered the subject.
There is no immediate haste sara
Mr. Platt. "srhe country Ia not likely
10 have a war before congress reahaem-
b,es after the holidays. There may be
no objection 10 the bill after II has
M. Hiii consented to let the bill lie
on the table for the present -, a.
Mr.. Chandler followed with niil to
s,renethen the military armament.
The reading OF the title occasioneu
r,,,rh whispered comment. II was re-
ferred 10 the committee on foreign az
fairs on motion.
On motion OF Mr.. Davis Rep;. Mimi
tbe senate agreed 10 resolution call
ing on the president for information
md all correspondence a. 70 ns
iishment by Great Britain Of possoincss