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SLEPT IN A CORNFIELD.
Deputy Constable Henry Stew art Runs Down the Other One of the Brothers
 Boston.

Some time ago Neal and Levi Boston, brothers, engaged in per
 sonal altercation which came near resulting seriously. One used a pistol and the other butcher knife and the work of attempted extern ination was begun. The fight was interrupted, Levi was arrested, brought to town and bound over to await the action of the Grand Jury on the charge of an assault with at tempt to kill. Neal made his escape. Last night deputy constable Henry Stewart heard of his whereabouts and started after him. The escape was located about five miles from town on the Princeton road. There were too many visitors present when the house was first sighted so the officer took nap in the corn field near by. keeping one eye open of course as he slept. Just at the break of day the arrest was made. Neal tried to jump out of the win dow out it didn't work. He was carried before Judge ". D. Vance and short while afterwards there was fraternal meeting at the jail.
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ton hall began to play, men wild with enthusiasm rushed to the platform, ! grabbed MT. Bryan and cared him all over the hall. After quiet had been restored this man ofdestiny was the only logical man, and one day after one of the grandest speeches ever delivered he was declared the standard bearer of the party.
 The Major was loudly applauded and took his seat amid great cheers.
 Hon. J. w. Adams was then called for. He wac introduced by the chair and briefly defined his position. He said he had advocated harmony and believed in the platform of the conven. ton of 1892, but he was Democrat and hereby joined in the ratification of MT. Bryan's nomination. Mr. Adams was loudly chreerd, and not man in the audience but admired the neatly and patriotic position taken by MT. Adams.
 This concluded the speeches and Major N. T. White was then nomina. ted and elected permanent ch hairman of the club and W. B. Sorrells and J.H. Langford were elected secretaries. with instructions to give all an oppor tunity to sign as members of the club ana report the name at the next stated meeting.
 Upon motion of Mir. Taylor, Hon. II. k. 0. Foster, Hon. John W. Crawford and w, B. Sorrells were invited to ad- dress the club. The club then ad- journed to meet on August the 3rd.
 It was at late hour when the meet. ing adjourned, and many left the hall without signing their names as mem bers of the club. All who desire to be- come members should give in their names to J. H. Lanford or W. B. Sor- rells, the secretaries. Mr. Langford will keep the list in his office, where those who desire to become members may subscribe their names.
 W. B. SoRRELLs,
 Secretary
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New Yoris,s TaIIsst Building.

The tallest of the skysoraping build. ings in the lower part of New York will stand on the site of the old Information. al hotel, at Il to 23 Park row. It will tower even above the new St. Pau building, now climbing skyward al Broadway and Ann street. It will rest on . pile foundation and will weigt 52. tons.
 There will be 23 stories iiiii iiiii u this ttosyc: of Babel, and there will be nine passen. ger elevators. Four of them will be ex. presses. There will be numerous win. dows in this building, and the archl tects are of the opinion that it will he abundantly lighted. Pilasters and Dorit columns will break the fatness of the front, and above the third story there will be soulptured figures supporting lamps.
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Hens Apine the rIem woma,,.

A. E. Hudson, a street ear motormar of Kokomo, Ind, has a cockere1 that if phenomenon. A short time ago hen abandoned her little chickens and the rooster took them ill charge, scratching for the brood all day and taking them under his wings at night. This week a second brood was abandoned by the mother. and the accommodating cock erel also took them under his care, guarding the orphans with the utmost parental affection. The mothers of the forsaken chicks strut around the yard, new woman fashion, winl1ing knowing ly at each other and appearing to enjoy the situation greatly.
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THE WEDDING GUEST
Walks off With Part of the Brides Dress and Has the Law Put
 to Her.

A few days ago Mary Green was the honored guest at wedding in the country. Such an event ia always in- teresting, but Mary was more inter- ested in every detail than was at all necessary. So interested was she, in fact, that a part of the brides dress came back to town with her. The bride also came and intended 10 get back that waist, cost what it might. She told Mary that unless her proper ty was returned she would "put the law to her" Itwas not returned, and the law was put. Today Esquire Arch Niven, with the assistance of q jury, is trying to unravel the mystery that surmounts the case.
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A GOODLY NUMBER.
Special Police Judge Vance h. creases the City's Revenue by
 the Just Imposition of Fines.

The Police Court had the usua number of Sunday victims before 1t this morning. Most of them not only violated the Sabbath, but indulged in various amuse- ments, such as fighting, fast driving, etc, which the city deems highly reprehensible. Nathan Murphy, who drives MT. Jim Mat thew's beer wagon, was the first one talked to. He was accused of driving his team at a too rapid rate. The fact of the business IS that he ran over other teams in the jealous performance of his duty. He said that someone wanted keg of beer, and wanted it quick. He delivered it as soon as he could get there. It cost him five dollars, but from the de- cision of the court he appealed.
 Mary Green was next called. The airy and contrary one was accused of embezzlement. Her case was continued until 4 p. m. to-day.
 The case against Chas. Will Hams for holding too tight grip on S3o. that belonged to some body else, was transferred to the Justice Court of Esquire A. Niven.
 Thos. o. Sacks, was one of the plain drunks, while George Der rix and D. L. Binns engaged in a rather spirited pugilistic encoun- ter, which cost them $500 each.
 Regular Police Judge Brown is still confined to his home on account of sickness.
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THE CITY COUNCIM.
Transacted Much Business Last
 Night, the Mayor Presiding.

A regular meeting of the City Council was had last night, Mayor Goldsmith presiding and quorum present. The following proceeding were had, to-wit:
 The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
 Alderman Boyce reported thai people living on Missouri street were complaining that the sewer vent on that street, between Fiftf and Sixth avenues, was too high and that steps be taken to lower it.
 The Water & Light committee re commended that the city pay $423 95 for July water service and warrant was authorized to be issued for that sum.
 Alderman Fox from the Fire Com mittee recommended that the old fire engine be repaired and put in service. The committee was auth orized to get estimates on the same.
 City Attorney Hudson reported on the bill of Preston & Bright for lowering hydrants and service pipe that he could find no law authoriz- ing the payment of the same. The report was ordered spread upon the records.
 Capt s. Geisreiter petitioned to be permitted to allow the plank sidewalk on the south side of the Hudson warehouse to remain, as it is used for freight platform. The petitioner was given further time.
 Dr. J. W. Withers asked permiss- ion to repair the veranda around the building of the Anderson Mey- CT Drug Co., in wood for the present, as he contemplates building an iron awning next year.
 Col. R. A. Rodgers asked permis- sion to build slaughter house on his premises. Referl ed to Sanitary Committee.
 An ordinance was presented in compliance with petitions, submitt- ing to the qualified electors at the next city election the question of annexation to the city of contiguous territory (certain property west of Cotton Belt shops between Section 2, 3, 10 and ID The ordinance was adopted.
 An ordinance amending existing fire limits, so as to permit certain improvements therein, under cer- tain restrictions, was read the first time.
 The council then elected city cot ton weighers for the next year as follows: Weigher at City scales No. l, E. Currie; Weigher at City scales No. Z, Charles Harris.
 Adjourned.
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Monster Fish.

Last night Arthur Jenkins caught what is known as a Fulton catfish. The fish was caught with a trot line in the Arkansas river, but a little way above town. It weighed 74 pounds and was sold at cents per pound.
 That is just beginning, however, This morning Mir. Herring caught from the same boat two alligator gar. one weighing 857and the other T pounds.
 These gentlemen are skillful fisher men, not only for the big game, but also the more delicate species found in the waters of the Arkansas.
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ACCIDENT NEAR DOUGLASS.
T O. McClelland and Son Injured
 by Runaway.

Inform ation was first received here this morning of an accident which oc- cured near Douglass. Saturday. Mir. Thos. G. McClelland, of Texas, and Thos. G. McGlelland. Jr., his son, of St. Louis, while driving a team of spirited horses to a buggy, were thrown out and seriously injured MT. MeClelland, Sr., had the flesh torn of his left arm and his head was seri- ously cut and bruised. The son, though badly bruised, was not injured so much as hls father. Dr. w. E. Pry accompanied the gentlemen up from Douglass. This afternoon they left for Texas.
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Attention.

Mayor Emerson, of Malvern, has called for aid for the relief of the unfortunate citizens that are now homless and suffering. I am not able to go around with a subscription list, but all donations sent me will be promptly for warded. I hope our people who are always ready to aid the un- fortunate will swell the charity fund worthy the city of Pine Bluff.
 L. E. GoLDLMITH,
 Mayor.
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HUNTINGTON MAY RULE lT.
Rumored He Has Obtained Controllinl
 Power In the oregon Railway.

Rumored He Has Obtained Controlling
 Power In the oregon Railway.
 PORTLAND. Or, July 2l.-A rnmor is current here in railroad circles that Collis A Huntington and the Southern Pacific people have hand in the new government of the Oregon Railway and Navigation company which will on Aug. 1. be transferred from the juris- diotion of the Federal courts where it has been involved in litigation so long, receiver discharged and the road pass into the hands of the reorganization committee It is believed Huntington has indirectly or otherwise obtained controlling power on the purchasing committee appointed by the reorganiza- tion board at New York to acquire tho Oregon corporations properly.
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NO. 20.
BACKING SMITH HARD.
Hiidebrant Says That He Is the Great
 est Fighter of the Day.

Hildebrant Says That He Is the Great.
 est Fighter of the Day.
 NEW YORK, July 21.-J. H. Hide brant, the Johannesburg sportingman, has arrived in this city accompanied by Edward Smith. They have been at Meehanicsville during the past three weeks where Smith has been .sputting himself in shape"
 Il have claimed the championship for Smith," said Hildebrant, 'because I have had 5000 up for over month for fight and nobody would cover it. The money is up yet with sporting paper Ill this city and I shall leave it there a few days longer and if we can't get in fight I'll take Smith to, South Afriol with me, where I have matched him against Joe Goddard for SIG, ,000. The people in Johannesburg think Goddard can beat anybody ill the world, and the match will draw great crowd. God dard has improved wonderfully, but Smith is the best fighter in the world today"
 smith himself declared his ability to beat anything in the world, Corbett, fItzsimmons, Jackson, Goddard, Shark ley and so on, preferred in that order.
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CHESS TOURNAMENT.
Champions of England, Ameri- ca, Austria, France and
 Russia in Attendance.


 NEW YORK, July 2O:-A London dispatch says: Interest in tic chess world will center for the next three or four weeks on Nuremburg where the great international chess tour nament began today with all the great champions of America, Eng land, Austria, Germany, France and Russia in attendance. America is represented by Pillsbury and Show alter, who, in order to carry off the honors must win. over such masters oi the game as Steinitz, Lasker, Tarrasch, Tschigorin and one or two others whose reputation as experts is almost as great.
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enough to elect:
Took a Bath.

This morning the fire department gave the old steam fire engine a bath and will it is understood put it in thorough repair. It's a good move in case of accident such as un- sufficient pressure. and that ire quuently happens. the fire engine would be of the greatest value.
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Didn't Know It Was Loaded

Last night negro by the name of John Henry Williams shot him self. The shot was not fired with suicidal intent, but is another strik- ino illustration of the old idea that a pistol is always dangerous. John Henry was getting ready to clean his weapon in case of an emergency when the unloaded" thing did the work. The wound inflicted was painful, but not at all serious.
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Bonds for Sale.

Sealed bids will be received by the Commissioners of Graveling District No. 1. until 10 a. m., July 3lst 1896, for the purchase of $l6,000.00 in bonds issued by said District. These bonds are in $5O0.00 denominations, bear 6 per cent interest, payable annually, and run 20 years. Tine right is re- served to redeem one or more Of said bonds at any interest paying period. Bids will be received for one or more bonds. The Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
 +. Nj. GaLBRAITa,
 Treasurer Grayeling 7I7dt80 District No. l
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FIGURES BRYAN A WINNER
Estimate of Lewis G. Bernard, the Well Known Ohio
 Democrat.

Lewis c. Bernard, the Demo cratic political ruler of Hamilton county, Ohio, declared that Bryan and Sewall would carry New York and be elected by an over whelming vote. He thought Maine would go Democratic.
 "How about Pennsylvania" asked Special Treasury Employe Critics, smiling.
 Well, I have not figured on Pennsylvania" answered MT Bernard, "but here are the States that will go for Bryan" and the boss pulled out the following, which gives Bryan PA votes, just enouoh to elect.
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rRANsvAAl RAlpERs oN TRIAl.
Arraigned For Violating Neutrality Laws
 In the south African Republic.

Arraigned For Violating Neutrality Laws
 In the South African Republic.
 LONDON, July 21.-The first trial at the bar since the famous Tichborne claim ant case began yesterday when Dr. Jam eson, Major Sir John Willoughby, Col R. Gray, Colonel II. F. White and Henry F. Coventry were arraigned be- fore Lord Chief Justice Russell, Baron Pollock and Justin Hawkins. The charge against the defendants is the vi olation of the neutrality laws by invad- ing the territory of the South African republic. Most of the leading members of the bar of Great Britain have been engaged either for the prosecution or defense. Long before the hour of be- ginning the trial every nook and corner in the courtroom allotted to spectators were thronged. Many ladies were among those present. Sir Edward Clarke, for the defendants, made motion to quash the indictment on the ground that it was indefinite i'll it's allegations and it had not been proven that the foreign en- listment act had been proclaimed where the offense alleged had taken place Sir Richard Webster, Q. O., attorney gen eral replied on behalf of the govern ment When the attorney general closed his argument court adjourned until to- day
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Offers snaln A Cruiser.

MADRID, July s1..-The Spanish Pa triots' league of the Argentine republic offers to present the Spanish govern ineiit with . cruiser Of 4soo tons dis placement, costing approximately 8, 900. { 900 pesetas. The leagues representa- tive, Senor Gonzales, interviewed the government on the subject, The cruisex will probably be built at Glasgow.
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A Gold YieldIng wer.

O. c. Jones, merchant in Wathena, Kan, has discovered gold while clean ing out an old well in the upper part of town In digging the hole deeper he came upon vein of black sand, and his attention was attracted to it as it sparkled in the sun. Upon examining he found it contained many grains nearly as large as fiaxseed. He has sent samples of the sand to different as- savers and is awaiting results
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Blaze at CIsburne.

GLRBURNE, July ai-Fira destroyed six buildingi here Sunday night, includ- isg Headlight & Castleman's malt tonic house and Arlington hotel. For while it looked as though the fine Santa Fe de- pot would go, but the fire was finally controlled
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Outlaws In Ohio.

CINCINNATI, July 2i.-A special to The Enquirer indicate reign of terror ill Scioto, Meigs and Gallia counties, where gang of 27 outlaws have started number of fires, burglarized houses and are now defying the authorities Vigilance committees are on duty around Pomorey and Middleport.
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Killed In Kentucky.

HARRISBURG. July 21.-Wm. Board was shot and killed here by R. w. Bugg, who accused Board of intimacy with Mrs Bugg.
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Mrs. Maokex,s Father Dead

ROME, July 2l.-Colonel Daniel E. Hungerford, father of Mrs. John w. Mackey, died at II o'clock yesterday morning at his home in this city.
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porr Nonlnatsa oysr Galns..

MONTGOMERY, W. Va, July 21.-C. P Dorr has been nominated for con- gress by the Republicans of the Third district over J. 0. Gaines.
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Peter Maher at San Francisoo.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 21.-Peter Ma her, who is unattached to fight Joe Choynski, has arrived here. Maher says he is already in good condition. lie will not fight for less than u S6O00 purse
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Sngarhouse Destroyed.

DoNALDsoNvILLE, La. July 2I.-The sugarhouse and contents of Leon God chaaN's Souvenir plantation. three miles from this place, were destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at $76, ,000, insurance not known
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Cholera In Exypt.

CAIRO, July 21.--There were S29 new cases of cholera in Egypt on Friday and Saturday and 33S deaths from that dis ease
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Fire nt AaI,tahnIa.

AsHTABULA, O., July 2l.-John Ducro & Sons brick building and dozen smaller structures were destroyed by fire. Loss $5o,0oO, partially covered by insnrance.
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Will Meet at Rockford

WASHINGTON, July 2i.-General Rose erans. president of the Society of the Army of tho Cumberland, announces it's next annual reunion at Rockford, Ills, Sept. 2S ana 24.
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ARE You TIRED all the time? Then your blood needs to be enriched and purified by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the one True Blood Purifier. 1t givse vigor and vitality.
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Harriet Beech Stoves win

HARTFORD, Conn, July 21.-The es- tate of Harriet Beecher Stowe, as indi- cated by her will, offered for probate. foots up $42, GOO. It is left to relatives.
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Mitchell is the only summer drinks man on Second avenue. If you don't believe it, call and be con- yinced. No. 205 West Second.
 417 diff
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Vanderbilt slightly Imnroxsd

NEW YORK, July s1-The condition of Cornelius Vanderbilt Sr., is slightly for the better.
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THE MARKETS.

CHICAGO, July 20,-Clattle- Best grades 5 to l0e better Texas steers, s2 d0a3 TO- Sheep low erand weak.
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ST. LOUIS. July 2o-Cattle steady; s:rone Texas steers, 8 60Q93 65.
 Sheen staadys &a n0sAa sn
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All the late newspapers, maga- zines, books and periodicals and stationery at Mitchell's. No. 205 Second avenue. 5 IT dtf
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Mrs. Sidney Trlgg and infant son Jerome York Trigg left this afternoon for brief visit to friends in Altheimer.
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Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy to operate. Cure indigestion, bill. nOusnesG. 25c.
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= -Berkshire pigs for sale. Apply tn K. L. McGehee, Tarry, Ark, for prices. llsw3m
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All kinds of summer drinks at Mitchelfs. , r dtf
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The U. s. Govt Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior. fo aH ssfaers.
DIR. A. w. TROUPE
PINE BLUFF. ARK.

Office hours-2 to D. m.
 Office with AIderson-Meyer Drug Co. Telephone No. 64. Residence, No. 917 West Fifth avenue.
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BORN.

To Mir. and Mrs. M.J. Mead, Sunday. July 19 1896, at o clock D. m; a son.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-05
VENEZUELA SAYS IT Is WEAK.
MINISTER ANDRADE INCLINED TO TREAT SIR
FREDERICKs ARGUMENTS LIGHTLY.

MINISTER ANDRADE INCLINED TO TREAT SIR
FREDERICK's ARGUMENTS LIGHTLY
Washington. March AT the Venezuelan Lega-
ton the statement Of the British case was declared
10 be pitiably weak aud easily disposed Of. Minis
for Andr,de said IL dll not contain any statement
which had not already been fully met and dis
proved in documents furnished to Secretaries Bay
ard ana Gresham by the Venezuelan Government
All the arguments now presented by Sir Frederick
Pollock which had been included in Lord Sails
burv's letters OF November q last had already been
abandoned by British statesmen IL was pre-
postorous now for Great Britain TO attempt to 20 be
hind the ,reaty of Munster to show that the Dutch
hal settlements in Guiana for up to that time lioi
land was a Spanish dependency just as Guiana was
With ;he recognition OF the independence OF the
Dutch by thc treaty OF Munster. in 1913. the Es-
sequbo became the eastern boundary Of Spanish
possessions. and by the treaty Of Utrecht, In NIB
England Obligated herself to enforce that boundary
The Dutch colonies did not pass TO England until
1896, and from that ,ime until is]6-forty years-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-05
rXGLANps HISTORICAL CLAIMS.
THE DAILY NEWS" SAYS THE REPORT CON
TAINs SOME SURPRISES.

THE DAILY NEWS SAYS THE REPORT CON
TArNs SOME SURPRISES.
Landau March 4-"The Daily News tomorrow
,,ul nuhlish column forecast OF the British case
IN tho Venezuela dispute from which the following
is al extract
The strength OF the British case lies in the anuA
dant historical proof OF British possession OF the
,vbole OF the disputed territory. ana much more
,.sft.s hefore Venezuela was In existence. The re-
s,.,s ~ a search u the spanish archives. as EN-
,,i,ed II, the Blue Book. Will be likely 10 prove a
sur,risc 70 both Venezuela and the United states
and VII, be Of great interest TO students OF history.
,rnc greatest surprls" for venezuela VIII he the
,,uil,afion OF secret papers exposing me h'rlsue
he,vcen Spain and Portugal in $50 having Tor ltS
ohi.ct the driving out Of the Dutch, or the hem-
ming Of them in on the scashorc. II the Dutch
,,or. NO, In possession. asks The News. where
,,,s the necessity FOR intriguing 10 get them out
..rbo News" iniimates that the negotiation OF the
ti,ri,s unon which Venezuela now bases her ute was
m, outcome - this intrigue.
IN. r,uer also gives details 81 subsequent mat
tors "a non prove. according 20 the British con'ei
ION mo Governments right OF conquest over bOth
a.. su,uish and ~" Dutch. THE News 'onciuhes;
Il non this part 81 n" ca~e--a very strong oh'
~. Government mainly relies. II dminishes the m
OF fh. long diplomatic 1rrespond'n'e from
i,,0 onward and Shows mat Lord salisbury really
occupies a strong position on historical ground