The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-20
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Formal Betrothel of the Duke OF
AOsta and Princess Helene.

Formal BetrotheI of the Duke OF
Aosta and Princess Helene.
LONDON, March ia special dispatch
from Paris to the Daily News says that
the betrothal of the Duke of Aosta and
Princess Helene, at Chantilly, last night,
was conducted with the utmost
Owing to the recent death of the Count or
Paris, all present were attired in deep
mourning. The ceremony of betrothal was
preceded by a walk in the park, after which
all assembled in the salon of the Chateau
Chantilly. The princesses alone were seated.
The Duke of Aosta entered the salon and
approached the Countess of Paris, the
mother of Princess Helene, and said that
he had the happiness to believe that he
had won Princess Helene's heart and that
his wishes would be crowned if the Countess
would consent to their marriage. King
Humbert's consent, he added, had already
been obtained. The Countess replied that
she was happy to confide her daughters
she personally, esteemed and whose august
house was already connected by marriage
kissed the hand of the Countess and after,
wards kissed Princess Helene's hand and
there they exchanged rings.
The Duke and the Princess had been
previously engaged, but it was thought Que
to the dignity of both houses that a formal
demand be made for Princess Helene's
hand. The acceptance of the proposal was
Immediately telegraphed to the Italian EN-
prised to hear that the Cabinet promoted
the betrothal in order to please the mem
a breakup of the triple alliance. The
Daily News correspondent declares that
April and that the eremon viii prob
ably take place IN the Della Cisterna
Palace.
German Colonial Estimates.
BERLIN, March 19.-The Reichstag
adopted the colonial estimates after a heat
ed debate. DR.. Kayser. director of the
Colonial Office, defended Baron Won Wiss-
mans administration of German East
Africa, which Chancellor Won Caprivi CEN
sured last year. Bebel. the Socialist leader,
attacked Won Schele, the retiring Governor
of German East Africa, and of the colonial
officials, against whom he made serious
charges. Mr.. Kayser declared the charges
to be utterly unfounded, and Won Bieber-
stein defended the members of his depart
ment. The latter said that anonymous ac-
cusationS should be repealed until Bebel
gave the names of his Bebel
and Richter continued to demand, without
avail, an inquiry into the charges which
they brought against the Colonial Depart
ment.
Moraes Anxious to Make Peace.
LONDON, March 20.-The Times prints
the following dispatch from Rio de Janeiro:
President Moraes is anxious to pacify the
SIdIe Oh ITO dTdI1ue 90 Sui, Out ne OBJECTS
to establishing a precedent by ordering
the withdrawal of the government of the
state, DIR. De Castilhos. Senior Carlos Car
his services to President Moraes to pro-
coed to Rio Grande do Sui to conduct peace
negotiations.
signed a treaty with the Argentine repub-
lie, agreeing to remain neutral in case of
war.
kilograms from Montevideo to-day an
nounce another victory of the revolution
lists in Rio Grande do Sui.
Waiting for a Chance to- GrowI.
LONDON, March BIN the House of
ommon to-day Sir Edward Grey, in reply
to a question of Mr.. Hugh c. r. Luttrell
representing the Tavistock division of
Devonshire, who had asked for Information
regarding the case of w. H. Bickard. who
was sentenced to death for taking part
In the rebellion at Hawaii and whose sem
te rfsan WAS subsequently fnr tdb,e1 eom nuts It'd to i'm,
fine of $4,000, said that SO soon as the
necessary papers were received the govern
terfere i'll order to obtain mitigation Of the
sentence
A Colombian Discovery.
COLON, Colombia, March 19.-Letters
which have been found on the rebels who
were captured at the time of the recent at
tack upon Bocas Del Toro when the Mex
lean bandit, Catarino Cara was killed. dis
in Nicaragua contributed funds and arms to
TN the t re6el nIa who E Eere in engssed s In the ca a tt ass
gave the rebels the sum of 81, 200 and fifty
rifles. 1t is also believed that another at
tack upon Bccas Del Toro is contemplated
Newfoundland May Join Canada.
LONDON, March 19.-The parliamentary
secretary for the colonial office. Mr.. Sydney
Buxton. in the House of commons to-day,
replying to a question put by Sir George
Baden Powell. member for the Kirk0ale
division of Liverpool, said that New Found
in a conference at Ottowa looking to the
entry of New Foundland into the Dominion
of Canada.
Priests Expelled.
san JOSE, Costa Rica, March 19.-Four
priests have been expelled from the country
as suspected of revolutionary tendencies.
Two more, suspected of intent to assassinate
President Yglesia, have been arrested. Re-
lations between this country and Nicaragua
are becoming strained, and difficulties are
InsurrectfOn Suppressed.
BUENOS AYRES. March ia dispatch
from Quito says that the Instruction in
Ecuador has been suppressed and that the
leaders have been arrested.
Cable Notes.
Count Won oste9-sae ken. at present Rus,
Russian ambassador TO Germany.
FAITH CURISTS ARRESTED.
Granddaughter of the Late Congress-
man HOuck Died In their Charge.
DAYTON, o., March 19.-Lilah Thurston
Meade, ten-year-old daughter of Col. Harry
L. Meade. and granddaughter of the late
Hon. George Houck, who died in Washing
ton while representing this district in Con-
gress, died Sunday morning without having
been given medical attendance. The little
one was the victim of the faith cure. Mrs.
George Houck and daughter, Mrs. Meade,
are from the best families in Dayton. but