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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
VENEZUELA MATTER.
OlrN, Herbert, and The President Dis
CuSS The Situation.
o,TIEs or rHE COMMISSION.


WASHINGTON. December I.-Secre-
co.. O,ney and Secretary Herbert had
,... conference with President Cleveland
,,...v about the present and probable
,..~. aspects OF the Venezuelan situa-
t.r
,- O.ney and the President, it is under
...,l discussed the appointment of the
venezuelan commission authorized by
Congress.
According Co the wording OF the resolu-
g.. authorizing the commission. the
Commissioners are directed 90 ascertain
, trae divisional boundary between
-ala and British Guiana This Of
... makes their work SO much more
,.at and increases their responsibility.
was said to-day that when the re-
.. o.. the commission IS received the
r.-.sent VIII adopt one OF two courses
ST., or either send the findings Of the
commission 90 Congress with request
.tou or else issue proclamation
r-e the true boundary o. oe th't
stained by the commissioners ~ BAT
- follow This latter action can only
-~.'~c- nut 60 is probable ;hHt the
f. dent would use 70 as the basis Tor
....attempt to- secure Great Br-2in g
mont go arbitration before taxing
radical step. provided. OF course that
..r.r .ssiouers did not sustain the tN-
... claims of the British Government
..s disputed territory.
,- H,rlerts tank with the President
-.f ID is uud crstood. 10 the projected
.- % Rear-Aamiral Bunce's squadron
o., .re vicinity of the Neue1nclfn coast.
cannot Dee ascertained whether any
...-re was made in the itinerary. ~
.-.r rrncs VIII have an interview with
-.tarv Herbert on the subject
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
ASIIANTEE.
zEITouN TO BE BO,IBARDFD
Turkish Official stories OF Armenian
OutbrealSs-PeopieS Starving

CONSTANTINOPLE. December a.
The Porte has informed all OF the foreign
diplomats at the Turkish capital that the
Armenians who are in possession Of Eel
toun, having shown themselves 70 be OBJ
stinate regarding their surrender, ths
bombardment OF Ieitoun Will be begun at
once.
A correspondent. writing from Marash.
expresses the opinion, however. that the
immediate capture OF Zeitoun by tho
Turkish forces Is not possible. and that
the Armenians viii be able TO hold the
place through the winter.
The correspondent also says there was
a tremendous panic In Inada on the 7th
instant. similar TO that which recently
occurred IN COnstantinope. During the
panic all the shops were closed.
4 telegram received In Constantinoplo
from Tarsus on December sth says many
families have fed from there 10 Mersina.
where the United States warshp Marble
head Is lying.
4 letter from Vostagat, Asia Minor.
dated December 10th. says that place is
surrounded by Kurds, and the houses OF
the inhabitants have been barricaded.
ARMENIANS MAsSACRED.
1t is reported that thirty Armenians
have been massacred there.
communication received az the Turk
sh Foreign Office says that the Ar
menians who are holding Zeitoun have
plllaged and flooded dozens Of Mussulman
villages near Zeltoun, and have killed 266
Mussulmans, including sixteen women.
The Foreign Office Is also issuing other
stories of q similar character. II =
( stated that these statements are intended
10 prepare the public mind for the ami
| hilation OF the Armenians who are in
possession OF ZeitOun
An American, who was for long time
a resident Of Constantinople, writes from
Harpoot that the furniture and other
property stolen from the American mis-
| slonaries al that place are In the houses
Of the highest government officials.
The Turks admit that thu Armenians In
the district OF Sivas are clothed only
with a potato-sack each, and that many
OF them have died from starvation.
The Sultan is reported 10 have said
that he will feed these unfortunates IL
they will become Mohammedans.
APPEAL FOR ARMENIANS.
CONSTANTINOPLE, December Il
The German Ambassador here, acting
under instructions received from his gov
eminent. has again urged the Porte to
prevent massacre Of the Armenians at
Zeitoun.
Sir Philip Curre, the British Ambassa-
DOR supported the German Ambassador
In his attempt 10 save the lives OF tho
revolted Armenians. but IL is feared that
the Zeitoun District has already been
largely laid waste.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22

T Great Britain. which IS 20 menaced from
America, TO risk the outbreak OF a Euro
pean var. in which. owing TO Ameri-
an host!lities, she might be powerlcss TO
interfere.
The Moslems, II declares. can now car
~ out their plans n there are no Chris
tlans LEFT in Armcna here viii be no
Armenian question.
The service papers aO not discuss the
situation from n serious point OF view.
The Army and Navy Gazette protests that
war between Great Britain and tho
United States would be criminal.
The Naval and Military Journal says
that war would be a lamentable blunder
that would not benefit either party
QUEENS HEALTH FEEBLE.
The fact that the Queens health IL
feeble has obliged her physicians to order
a stricter regimen for her Early in the
morning she has a cup OF cocoa and
thin rusk. At noon she takes an egg
| beaten in wine.
At ? o'clock she has luncheon, which IS
| the heaviest meal OF the day. This con-
ssts Of SOUP fish, and fowl. Then shs
takes short repose. followed by a drive
| or walk.
At o'clock dinner Is served. Her
Majesty then drinks watered claret or AZ
glass OF dry champagne.
Al a meeting OF the English Church
| Union, at which the Duke OF Newcastle
presided, IL was decided 10 petition the
| Bishops TO order cergymen TO refuse 10
| marry persons who have been divorced.
such marriages being contrary TO the law
Of the Church and a grievous injury TO
| Christian morality.
ASHANTEE.
The attempt TO compel King Premph.
| Of Ashantee to accept a British resi-
| dent. and grant other demands made by
| the British, threatens 10 be a harder
| task than was at first expected. The
| War Office no longer says that tho
| British expedition will only have to march
| TO Coomassee the capital OF Ashantee
| King Premph shows no sign that he ~
| DESTROYS OF surrendering 10 the British
| The Ashantees are armed with good
| rifles, and have plenty of ammunition.
| their armament having been supplied to
them by French traders. The great Chief
| Samor, who, IL was supposed. was likely
| 10 be an ally OF the British In their CAM
paign against King Premph. threatens to
| joint the latter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
CUBAN INSURGENTS ENVOY.
Senior Palma Pays His Respects to
Secretary OineN.

senior Inlmu rays Ills Respects to
Secretary OIney.
WASHINGTON. d. c., December III
Thomas Estrada Palma, who claims TO
be the Envoy Of the Cuban Provisional
Government TO the Government of the
United States. called on Secretary Olney
at the State Department to-day. Ii,
was accompanied by Gonzalo Quesada.
the secretary of the Cuban Revolution
airy Committee in New York. and Mr.
Rubens. who was introduced as : no.
Palma's secretary, and who is said [.
be from Florida.
All three had gone 20 the State Depart
ment early n the day. under the escor
OF Senator Gail. but Mr.. Olncy was uu
able TO see them at the time, and Oh
later visit was arranged for. Senate
Call was not with the Cubans when the.
finally saw Mr.. Olney. The visit wa
of short duration.
Palma and his companions are citizen
Of the United States. and after thei
visit to-day the hrst-named said they ha,
called merely as citizens OF this country
90 pay their respects 70 the Secretary
state No mention OF Cuban affairs arc
no hint or sugge stiOn concerning CubaI
recognition had been made. he said Tn
call was merely pleasantly Informal
IL is possb that when Senator Cal
made the appointment for the visit o..
senior Palma and his associates he dc
So with a distinct understanding with
Secretary Olney that the three gentle
men would merely pay thu respects as
citizens. and would not mention Cuba
Senior Palma VIII return % New York
tonight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
DIR. HERRING ELECTED.
The Fact Makes the Maryland Sem
ate Democratic.

WESTMINSTER, MD. December 2i.-
Or. Joshua w Herring OemocraO was
elected to the State Senate from this.
Carroll county to-day by majority OF
seventeen. over Or. Jacob j. Weaver.
his Republican opponent.
Much interest has centered In this
special-election, made necessary because
Of the death of Senator Pinckney j. Ben
nett, because the complexion OF the
State Senate depended on the result.
Both parties made a vigorous canvass.
and the leaders OF each side claimed VIC
tory until the last ballot was counted.
The upper house OF the Legislature Will
be composed OF Il Democrats and y Re-
publicans. The Democrats will elect
president. who will succeed to the COVER
norship In case OF the death or resigna-
ton OF Governor-elect Lowndes. They Will
also settle the contested cases from
Queen Anne and Kent counties, and,
II they are so disposed. can harass Gov
ernor Lowndes BY refusing 10 confirm ms
appOintments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
THE STRIKE STILL on.
PhiIadeIphians Will Continue 10
Walk for some Time Yet.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, December IL
The strike Of the motormen and con-
ductors OF the Union Traction Company
is still on, and from indications tonight
there is no probability OF an early set
Element OF the trouble The day has been
one OF surprises. and the situation has
become more complex than ever
An apparent settlement OF the strike
early this morning was regulated before
daybrcak by President John lowber
Welsh, OF the traction company. who
ISSUED a statement that the 1890 men
who have been engaged since the inaugu-
ration OF the strike would not be dis
missed This was an insurmountable OBJ
stacle. and II has resulted In the presi-
dent and employees being further sepa-
rated than ever.
severa, customary disturbances oc-
Cured during the day in different sections
OF the city. \ number of arrests were
made. and in each case the police quickly
dispersed the crowd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
FOR FINANCIAL RELIEF.
Plan Of Ways and Means Committee.
Tariff Amendments.

ran OF ~ avs anu Means - um1ttec.
Tariff Amendments.
WASHINGTON. December 1.-THE fol-
lowing is stated on the best authority
TO be the plan Of relief which will De
discussed by the Ways and Means Com
mittee during the Christmas recess,
which Il is confidently expected. will be
entered upon on Monday next.
TIE programme which the Republican
leaders of the House have now tenta-
lively I'm mind IS 20 temporarily provide
from thirty 10 fOrty-hve millions more
revenue by some brief amendments Of
the tariff-nOt involving general tariff re-
vision-thcse amendments TO expire at
the end of thirty months TO give the
Secretary Of the Treasury authority 10
issue 3-per-cent bond as "a popular
loan. To maintain the cOin-redemptiOn
fund. and for no other purpose. with
pr0VisO that the redeemed greenbacks
snail not boz used 10 meet current eX-
penses. but be retained so long as neces-
sary. as part of the redemption fund;
10 authorize national banks 10 issue cir
culatng notes 10 the par Of the bonds
deposited as security, and 10 reduce The
tax on natonal-bank circulation and 10
authorize the issue Of certificates or in
debtedness 20 meet a temporary def
cheney " the revenue until revenue can
be provided
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
REPUBLICAN PLAN.
No Holiday Recess to BE Per-
ulitfeI

No Holiday Recess to BE Per-
mittcd.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., December IL
The statement was made this morning
by very prominent senator. standing
close to Speaker Reed. that the Repubh-
can plan has been agreed upon. The
House will refuse 10 agree 10 the Senate
amendment TO the hol.day-recess resolu-
ton, and both bodies will necessarily be
kept I'm session. The President. in his
message. says he needs money. The Re
publicans Will give t TO him. The Com
mittee on Ways and Means. announced
to-day. will begin at once the Work OF
constructing a revenue bill that will fur
nish funds TO meet the expenses or the
government English imports will be hit
hard. and money. through this method,
the Republicans say. will De plenty.
The bill will. it is said. be considered
by the Ways and Means Committee du-
ring the holidays, and II VIII make little
difference whether or not the House
has a quorum. The bill will be passed
In the House as speedily as possible. and
sent 10 the Senate The Republicans pro-
fess 10 believe that the President VIII
sign IT, and there are Democratic sena-
tors who declare they viii vote for sucn
a bill before they will vote for bonds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
t,,ortant Committee Meetings.

rmme1iatslv after the House adjourned
calls were issued for the meeting OF seye-
raj OF the more important mmlttees,
I'M order that the transaction Of business
might b. begun at the earliest moment.
Mr.. Dingley had the ways anu Means
Committee assemble at once for organize
fion. This was effected reappointing the
present clerks, who will ho.d over until
January LIST. Then the committee ad-
jOurned 20 meet Monday morning.
ON Banking and Currency Will meet az
II A. NJ. Monday. Mr. Walter OF the
latter committee. says be- intends to push
the consideration and preparation OF a
bill 10 meet the suggestions OF the Presi-
dents financial message as rapidly as
possible.
Mr.. Hit SAYS he will call a meeting Of
the Committee on Foreign Affairs early
in the week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
Rio Grande WATER boundary.

WASHINGTON. d. C.. December IL
the republic of Mexico. through Senior
Romero, the Mexican Minister, and the
Government OF the United states, through
Secretary Olney, OF a treaty extending
the time allotted the joint VI Xican anc
United Staes commission for determininc
the water-bOundary Of the Rio Grande
river, To settle the dispute over the uss
of water from that stream. The extern
sion Is for one year from December ~
lsgJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
DON'T LIKE LAST MESSAGE.
silver Senators Say Congress VIII
Now 60 Duck-iIunting.

WASHINGTON, December A-The
strong silver men IN the Senate do not
disguise their dissatisfaction with the
Presidents last message. one Of them
said to-day that now IL was Congress $
turn 10 20 "duck-hunting," and Congress
would DO IL.
Thoy say that If there is danger in the
financial situation the President should
have sounded his nO-e Of alarm earlier.
silver men, also. 90 not hesitate 10 say
that the President cannot get through
Inc Senate such legislation as viii be
satisfactory % him. and that absolutely
nothing would be accomplished by Con-
eress staying here.
Despite this. there appears 70 be sen
timent among the Democrats OF the
senate that hey should show proper
,espect FOR the message and remain, re-
rard.css Of the expected useiessness Of
the session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
,r,,s Ram Ka,nhdin Rejected.

4 ,,r.cIuNGTON. y. @, Docember Il
t,,h W. - e,,91si,d fence ram Katahdin, butt
, Ire 80 ran IRON Works Of Bath, Me, D.
has been rejected By presideni. Cleyeia no,
~. - me cost Of the vessel VIII be
II @,So,si l1ss 10 the contractors, IN ess
eonegressional enactment In the cas- car
be secured. a,.o,, ~ tho iron
WIZ decision to-day. has taken time D.
a .,.l. 'sSS.,aiock and a bin providing for III
uurchase OF the Katahdn by the govern gu
me in ns' nv w senator Hale. Of Maine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
DIOCESE OF TEXAS.
Right Reverend i. 4. Garrett Re-
Elected BishOp-Dniias See city.

DALLAS. TEN. December 1.-THE
Eplscopal convention OF the old Diocese
of Texas adjourned tonight, after
adopting a constitution and electlns
Right Rev. A. c. Garrett bishop Of the
new diocese.
The constitution provides that Dallas
shall be the see city Of the new diocese,
and St. Matthews cathedral the see ca
thedral.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
OUR INTERESTS IN TURKEY.
We Have Now Three War-Vessels in
the LeNnnt.

the LeNEnt.
WASHINGTON. d. c., December IL
TIE reports made by Minister TerrilL
respec ing the condition of American in
tercsts in Turkey, have resulted in the
dispatch of general instructions TO Rear
ADMIRAL Selfriige. at smyrna, syria, di-
recting him TO furnis. all protection and
comfort 10 such OF the missionaries as
may apply for that purpose. There was
nothing in the instructions concerning a
general gathering Of the American mis-
sionarics al AleXandretta or some other
port where the United states has war
shiq.
the cruiser Minneapolis sailed to-day
from Gibraltar for smyrna. according
10 "a cable message received at the Navy
Department from her commander. 1t IS
estimated that the cruiser Will make
the vOyage in i've days.
The arrival of the Minneapolis at
Smyrna viii give the United States re-
presentation of three vessels in Turkish
waters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
LONDON STOCK MARKET.
Americans Recover. But Fail to Sus-
tain ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS


LONDON. u. g.. December A-Atter
e., opening OF the market on the stock
r., rsree. American securities recovered
ST.. s.l not sustain their recovery fully
,. che close. The other markets closed
f.--.r. under the influence of an improve
--.-- in consols. which movement is
.s.n 10 indicate that influential circles
consider the present tension better
-s looking beneath the surface APP
bend that unless the political sltua-
r improves there viii be crisis in
london worse than that CAUSED by the
lure of the Earrings not on account
NO. American railroad shares. but on ac-
.rt ~ American railroad bonds which
,-. hal not only 10y private parties in
H.-a1I. but by many insurance compa-
and similar institutions. These
rls are already unstable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
WOMEN AGAINST wHITE-cAps.
Warrants for the Arrest Of Dan
Dau5 and Others.

CINCINNATI, O., December PA spe-
cial to an afternoon paper from Hamil-
ton. o., says Mrs. Wescoe, of Minton-
VILE. the daughter of William Sherrard,
a well-known farmer. Is the victim Of
White-Caps. Last night, about dusk.
twenty young men stoned the house. She
seized a shotgun and defed her perse-
cutors. They retired, but returned later
and fired shots through every window OF
her home.
This morning the plucky little woman
swOre out warrants for the arrest or
o. number of young men, among them
being Dan Daub. the weil-KnoWn pitcher
for the Brooklyn Baseball CluD, VINO
snends his winters AZ MIntonsIlle.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
PILLsBURY IL LEADING.
Play Resumed I'm the International
Game of Chess.

Nnme OF thess.
ST. PETERSBURG, December I-Play
in the international chess tournament in
this city was resumed to-day. resulting
as follows:
Pilsbury and Steinitz drew a queens
gambit, declined, after ffty-hve moves.
Lasker was unwell and did not meet
Tschigorin.
The score IS: Pillsbury, 31-2; Lasker. 8:
Steinltz. IL: Tsehigorin, l.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22

loud cheers, and the health OF the United
States with three times three"
The members OF the Produce Exchange
greeted the reading OF the cable with
loud applause.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22

Notwithstanding all her disadvantages
and mishaps. and she jealousies against
her, the Texas has come out with dying
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-04-14

Milwaukee, WIS, April l3,--The Chicago,
Ai."a-kee d 81. Paul Company has been
ser.et with The summons ia suit TO be
brought for heavy damages growing out
9t tHe big sirk. Of the American Railway
ta.gl ana the consequent arrest " the al
leEel ringl"aieTs IN this city. The suits
are being brought by Two Of the men who
Hefe arrested last july on complaint Of
T.. ". NcEenna then assistant general SUI
Eer.n'enaeHt " he ~. Paul company, and
no" connected win the Great Northern.
Although me- suit is brought by lHlIyli-
uals, II Us probably that Eugene " Drbs
and 'hr 4, r. y. are behind IL, ana, II II
proves suCces7fIl similar suits promise 10
spring up all over the big system Of the
s. Paul.
The sult Is brought IN behalf Of John
J. CECurke and Robert Blair, and the prin-
elpal allegations are false imprisonment
and malicious prosecution. In addition TO
tnis. the charge Of damage resulting from
being placed on the black list. on this line
the battle De- expected 20 wage.
O 'EouIkc and BAR were arrested on
charges of conspiracy In the stopping Of a
mail train a the Union depot. on the
preliminary examination, they We're dis
charged.
IN the suit brought BY ORourke and
Blair T.. ", MeKonna Is made Joint de-
fendant with The railroad company, as it
IS claimed II was through his Information
the arrests were caused.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-04-14
OLD BRICKWOEK.
Remarkable Strength and Tenacity of =
Liverpool building.

From the Providence Journal.
In demolishing part of the Albert ware
houses in Liverpool, belonging to the Mer-
sey Docks and Harbor Board, It occurred to
the assistant engineer in charge of The
work to make some Investigations into the
strength of the old brickwork. The wall
was built about nifty years ago of hand
with Flintshire lime. This lime Is in high
degree hydraulic, and has "A reputation OF
making mortar of exceptionally good quail
ity, The journal of the Royal Institute OF
British Architects, which describes the in
vestigation, states that the engineer con-
piece of ii in the form of a horizontal
beam, having a twelve foot span and
measuring about two feet square In section,
seven courses in the height of twO-foot
vail, The ends of the beams We're not cut
iree from the rest of the work. This beam
was then loaded with all the weight that
could conveniently be piled upon it, with
appIeC4able detection or other sign OF
weakness resulting. Two courses We're then
cut off and the whole weight again put on,
further reduced by course, leaving II four
courses, or fourteen Inches deep, and the,
ends We're also cut free from the other
work-the mortar beds Of the tWelVe-ineh n
bearings being left untouched A centrally
placed load Of hHe tons fifteen hundreds
weight was then gradually piled upon il.
and was borne for several days without an.
parent effect upon the brickwork. Finally
the weight was increased 10 six tons, nIn5
hundredWeight, twenty-three pounds, when
beam collapsed during the night, and came
down in pieces more like broken timber
than anything else. Other tests We're made
WIN similarly astonishing results, but the
above are sunlclent to show what really
stand, ~ ''-'
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-04-14

Billy Na-h's arm Is IN bad shape as yet.
Pitcher Menafce, Of P.us1urz Is on the
sick list,
Hoy IS putting up gilt edged article Of
fielding.
Garter, Of Yale, is easily the best Of the
college pitchers.
is reported that Con Lucid win be re-
leased by Brooklyn,
Toledo has signed a Cleveland player
named Frank Russell
Denny Lyons IS putting up a great game
al third for the Browns
Storkdale has thus far done the best
pitching for Washington.
kid" Carsey. Of the PhilLes. has not yet
pitched a game this season.
I.uby Is expected 10 DO the bulk Of the
pitching for the LOuisyli!es this season
Dave Cross says the sO0per Is the man
who makes money by the barrel"
Pitcher Hart Is doing great work for the
Pttsburg club IN us pr.An.Aary games.
Manager Schmelz Is said 10 be rather
disappointed with his new pitching talent
There seems 10 be Just general i'm
preston that McMahon's p!teh!ls days are
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-04-14

Washington, April l3.-Thc Interstate com.
merce commission win leave Washington
on Tuesday next for ST. Louis Denver
siOner Morrison has already gone to Uli-
uols, where he VIII remain for some days,
Joining the commission in time for iis
opening session in 81. Louis ON Anrll is.
The rest of the commission, except Com
s5i9her ne sfIns for s6e Tin m pe l, anseni
10 ST. Louis In a body. Commissi ioner
Yeomans viii Join the commission in Den
yer. a considerable number of Western
complaints against railroads will be inyesti-
gated.