Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-04-18
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WINNIPEG, Man.. special: Letters are
being received by the Government from all
parts of the American continent and the
old country, some indorsing the stand
taken By the Government in the school
cases and others asking for information.
From the state of Washington came
promise of aid of 100, OJO men and S. COG. GOO
to back up the Government In case it has
to defend its position by resort TO arms.
This offer came from an organization that
claims membership Of 10000 in the
state. The Tribune, Premier Greenway's
organ, says: "With 800 Orangemen in the
constituency OF Haldimand and with the
Manitoba school question made the main
issue, the people Of Canada will have an
opportunity of seeing to what extent prin-
ciple counts when partyism is in the
SCALE" This refers to the approaching
contest in Haldimand, where DR.. Mon
tague has to lace his constituents ON his
appointment as Cabinet Minister.
OTTAWA, Ont, special: An order in
council has been passed embodying Can
ada's reply to the United States for joint
action on the part of Great Britain, the
United States, Russia and Japan to protect
seal herds from extinction as to the sug-
gestion of the United States that in the
meantime sealing in the Behring Sea be
prohibited and the Paris regulations as to
the close of the season and inhibition of
firearms be EXTENDED over the entire waters
north of the 35th parallel. 1t is under
stood that Canada strongly opposes such a
change as it is contended that it would
give Americans control of the industry.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, special: The Cuban
exiles' latest adviceS from Cuba are that
between 10000 and 1900 insurgents are
under arms and are frettng the Spanish
forces with skirmishes, but are not at
tempting any serious military operations.
They are well armed and are well supplied
with money and provisions. Gen. Gomez.
one of the real leaders, is either now in
Cuba, or on the eve of getting there
When he is ready the real war for indie
dendence will begin.
OTTAWA, Ont, special: According to Il e
returns prepared from the Newfoundland
delegates, the value of the islands trade is
about 81, 25O, 600, the imports being $780,
GOO. Itbuys abroad S5O, 900 barrels Of -four,
the greatest portion of which comes from,
the United States. 1t imports 5000 bar
rcls of pork for the use of fishermen. all
Of which also comes from the states.
These two wants Canada would largely
supply if a confederation is effected.
FRElDRICHsUHE special: Prince Biz
marck, replying to a deputation represent
ing Germans in Odessa, begged his heare! g
to foster political friendship, which, he in
sisted, was SO necessary to both Germany
and Russia, adding: Russia is certainI, a
better neighbor than many Others" TIE
Prince concluded by saying: "Contin, e
to be good Germans and do nothing 10
prejudice the friendship of Russia"
HAVANA special: Jose Marti, who was
elected President of the new republic at u
convention held at Guatanaro, has been
proclaimed by the insurgents as chief ex-
ecutive. The selection caused consider
able dissatisfaction among the rebels. The
names of other officers selected have not
been made public. Marti is now in the
United States.
LONDON special: At Victoria Station IA
case containing very valuable jewelry and
drafts and notes for large sums was
snatched in the crush from the hands of a
daughter of Sir Roderock, the.well known
ship owner of New York City. There is
no clue to the robber. The notes and
drafts were valued at $4,000. The value
of the jeWelry is unknown