Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-02-16
LONDON, Feb. 6-Dr. Donaldson

June on eclentinc expedition ln OEuer to explore unknown regions bstws en | Berbera and Lake Rudolph and Somali- land, where traces of ancient civiliza- tion are believed to exist, has sent sn in- terestIpg account of his travels. The letter IS dated from the Galla country, Decent Der 14th.
 The doctor congrstulstes himself upon having travelled through and surveyed @ large tract of hitherto unexplored country and with having obtsIDed rich geographical aRd zoological results. He gives aa interesting account of the rav- ages of Abyssinians, who, he adds, have reduced Gallas to state of serfdom and compelled the doctor to turn eastward. Dr. Smith was stopped by Abyssiniaus in force when five days march from the great lakes, and, finding it dangerous to attempt to fight his way west, he sent a letter to Emperor Menelek of Abyssinia, stating the purpose Of the expedition and requesting permission to proceed west In the meantime pr. Smith and party were entertained by Dsgabbrs, one of the emperor's general, but, as DO answer come from the emperor, the doctor started for the lakes without Da- gabbra's knowledge.
 At the end of five days march the party reached a broad plateau, 90 miles in extent and 700 feet above the level o' the sea. There they were suddenly sur prlsed by large body of Abyssinian troops, who came toward them from the valley, mounted on mules, and at fast trot.
 Continuing, Dr. Smiths letter says:
 Fortunately my men were we'll drilled and in an instant the alarm was sounded and every man was in his place behind boxes, with rifles and ammunition plenty. We freed the Abysinians to halt and then l advanced with my headman to where Dagsbbra was seated. Gillett and Dodson being ready to avenge me in case of foul play. Dsgabtra read letter from the em- peror forbidding me to advance and ordering us to return the way we Lad come. There was nothing left but to do 90, and we returned to Somaliland. We afterwards made another attempt to push our way for the great lakes, but we were agsln confronted by a whole ar my of Abyssinians and once more had to turn back. It is probable that sev- ersl months will e,spse before we reach Lake Rudolph"
 WASHINGTON, Feb 8-The state depart ment has received confrmatory dispa ches of the capture of Vie Hai-Wei by the Japanese and the destruction of the Chinese fleet.
 LONDON, Feb. S-A dispatch from Chee Foo says that the Japanese carried all the Chinese possessions at Wei-Hai- Wei and captured or sunk ths whole of the Chinese northern fleet.
 CHE Foo, Feb 8-The Japanese land ed troops near here last evening with the intention of capturing the city. The landing was made about ten miles east ward and an immediate advance was ordered. As this dispatch is sent the Japanese are attacking the forts defend Ing the east part of Chee Foo and intense excitement prevails It IS ex- pec,e1 that s severe engagement will occur today.
 NEW YORK. Feb. 8-Ths worst snow storm since the blizzard of March 'SS started last evening, and has continued up to this time. Traffic on the surface railways Is delayed, and ferry boats have stopped running. Thousands are snow bound on the railways.
 ALBANY, Feb. The report of the etate board of arbitration on the Brook lyn strike will say:
 ''The primary cause of the Brooklyn strike. like all other strikes, is that the legislatures, in creating railroad corpor- ations, neglect to make necessary pro visions for stables and efficient operat- ing forces on the lines. to subsevre tne end for which they are clothed with the states power. This should be made im- possible in the future"
 SACRAMENTO, Feb. 7-The assembly this morning made the woman's suffrage bill special order for Monday evening.
 WAsHINGroN, Feb. S-The president today sent 8 message to congress ip which he says:
 Since my recent message calling at tention to the financial condition of t @ country, and suggestion of legislat; n desmed necessary to the national wei fare, apprehension ID business circles circles continues. As prscaution against the failure of timely legislative action, preparations are pending to em- ploy the executive authority for the pur- pose of reinforcing the gold reserve The business situation is so critical and Legislation so umpromisidg as to epjoln immediate executive action. Therefore. pursuant to the revised statutes, ar rangements have been concluded with parties whereby bonds payable in thirty years at Bn interest Of per cent, amounting to B little less than s60,400,- 900, are to be issuad for the purchase of gold, amounting slightly in excess of S65, 100000. This purchase will make the gold reserve more than SlO0, ,000, GOO. About half the gold obtained will be supplied from abroad, H very importent and favorable measure. The privilege ute at par within ten days, in lieu of