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The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27
BRITISH WERE VICTORIOUS.
Sir Hercules Robinson Confirms Reports

Onl ! toFl WE'VE VIZ OHIOOo'
Sir Hercules Robinson Confirms Reports
of Engagement at Umgaza River.
London, April 26.-The colonial office
has received despatch from Sir Hercules
Robinson, governor Of Cape Colony,
confirming the report of the defeat Of the
Matabeles on the Umgaza river by the
British force from Buluwayo.
Gov. Robinson forwarded dispatch
dated Buluwayo yesterday stating that a
sharp engagement occurred in the
Umgaza river, four miles north OF Bulu-
wayo. The rebels attacked the British In
force. Both. wings were thrown forward
Tor an enveloping movement. The Brit
ish advance parties retired with a view
to inducing the Matabeles to CROSS the
river. The ruse was very successful.
The rebels believed the British were re-
treating and attempted to follow them.
When they were within 3C0 yards of the
right wing of the British, fire was or
dered upon them with Maxim guns, as
the same time the right faux advanced
upon them and drove them over the
river. The same tactics were followed by
the left flank. The rebels later made
another attack but were again repulsed.
The British advanced and inflicted heavy
losses on the rebels, in the hills on the
opposite side of the river. The British
after gaining complete possession of the
field, retired to Buluwago. Their loss
was three killed and six wounded.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27

Gives Mckinley, $50; Mr.. Reed, 1853; Other
Candidates, 2I7; Doubtful, s3-Grosve-
nor Also Gives His Side, Which Gives
Mckinley Practically q Majority.
| Washington, April 26.-Mr. Manley
gave out the following statement this
evening,
Congressman Aldrich of Illinois left
for his state Saturday, and will attend
the state convention at Springfield We'd
nosday of this week. His statement of
April 20, made upon accurate and reliable
information obtained from every state
and territory where delegates have been
elected, in many instances upon informa-
ton derived from the delegates them
| selves, was bassed upon the election of
eo4 delegates.
gates; Gov: Mckinley, s14; doubtful, 81 {;
30 l-2 per cent of the delegates elect ed.
Tho statement was made with so much
care and accuracy that it can be relied
upon with the utmost confidence. have
| made Mr.. Aldrioh's statement as the
basis of the position of the delegates, add.
Ing 6hos6 elected from the twentieth tt
the twenty sixth Of April, inclusive, and
| classified them with the following result
1t will be seen that thore are many dele
gates placed in the doubtful column TThey
re in many instances contested dele
gates. 1t does not seem proper that priol
| to the action of the national committee
which has to act as committee on Gre
dentials for the temporary roll of the con
yention, prior to the action Of the ore.
dentials committee of the convention,
that any one has a right to assume what
delegates will be seated in the conven
tion. have not presumed to claim how
the delegates will vote, but prefer te
place them where they belong, in the
doubtful column.
| In no instance have ] anticipated the
election of any delegates. This statement
relates to delegates actually elected. Out
of two hundred and fifty delegates thus
Tar chosen in the block of states north oi
the Potomac, and east OF the Ohio, a
block of states containing the great pro-
portion of the manufacturing and COM
mercial interests of the country, MoKin-
ley secured only nine votes. Gov. Nc
Kinley's percentage of delegates elected
remains practically as it did a week ago.
Whole number of delegates elected, I'll;
for Thomas B. Reed, 161; for Gov. Nc.
Kinley, $50; for other candidates, 217
dou btful and contested, So.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27
ENGLAND IN SOUTH AFRICA.

Germans View Encroachments There
With Jealous Eye.
Berlin, April 26.-The officially in.
spired press, speaking freely on tha sub
ject, are giving out an accurate expires
sion of the official and public opinion, as
to the relation of Great Britain in South
Africa, which, the papers declare, are
not confined to encroachment upon the
Transvaal, but extend to the whole
Afrikander interests, to which Germany.
those journals assert, is now inclined to
tender moral support, and even diplo-
matte Intervention. The North German
Gazette argues that the Cape states ought
to obtain as complete autom ony as
Australia and the remaining members of
the British empire, and with as full a
measure of independence.
Nothing short of this, the Gazette adds,
will effectively prevent civil war. The
Vossichei Zeitung blames Mr.. Cham ber-
lain. the British colonial secretary, for
want of tact in dealing with President
Kruger of the Transvaal republic, for in
sulting the Boer administration by ao-
eusing it of wholesale corruption, and for
acting throughout as though it were an
absolute fact that South Africa is going
to pieces. :,
the paper continues, "to find the word
race war current throughout the Cape
If a conflict takes place between England
and the Transvaal, the British possessions
in South Afri ca will be at stake
The Altdeutsche Blatter boldly con-
tends that the Germans and Beers ought
to hold together and force back the Eng
lish invasion, and forever make South
Africa the great field for German immi-
grafton, where Germans could preserve
their nationality and give solid support
to German doctrines, theories and in.
terests everywhere. The Altdeutsche
Blatter, is less diplomatic in it's utter
ances than the North German Gazette,
but better expresses the popular senti-
ment. 4
Apropos of the general German feeling
in regard to England, the cognate
question, twill the Emperor go 60 Cowes
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27
FRIGHTENED THE PORTE.
How Secretary Riddle Secured the Release
of Missionary Knapp.

How Secretary Riddle Secured the Release
of Missionary Knapp.
Constantinople, April 26-John W.
Riddle, the American charge d d'affairs,
received advices Friday morning from
Iskanderoon that the Turkish authorities
refused to delivsr Rev. Geo. B. Knapp,
the American missionary recently ex-
pelled from Bitlis on the charges of se-
dition, and who was to come to this city
for trial, and were determined to send
pean steamer that sailed from Iskande.
room Friday evening. Mr.. Riddle in
formed Sir ghilip Currie, the British
ambassador, and NJ. .Canbon, the French
ambassador, of the situation and went
to the Porte, where he showed the writ
ten promise of Tewflk Pasha, the foreign
minister, to deliver MIR. Knapp to the
American legation for trial. He advised
Tewflk Pasha that it would be better
for him to keep his promise, and at the
same time telegraphedN the American con-
sular agents at Iskanderoon and Mersine
to call for the American cruiser If 1t
~ ~1NOOoSA~@J1
cry of Mr.. Knapp. These opengtelegrams
frightened the authorities, and Saturday,
Mr.. Riddle received dispatches stating
that MIR. Knapp was released.
Difficulty in Forming French Cabinet.
Paris, April 26.-This morning M.
Sarriel, who was requested by President
Faure to form a cabinet, held a oonsulta-
tion with MN. Goblet, Gerville. Dujardin,
Ricard and Brisson. At noon 1t was an
nounced that M. Sarien requested Presi-
dent Faure to allow him to defer q re-
ply until 5 this evening. Later 1t was
announced that M. Sarrien informed the
President he was unable to form a con-
ci!iation cabinet.
M. Faure pressed him to continue ne
eotiations. M. Sarien replied that he
was convinced he could not succeed
Nobody else was summoned to the Ely
see. 1t Is believed that Radical cabinet,
with M. Goblet at the head, Is inevitable.
or M. Constans or N. Dupuy will be
called upon to form a ministry and 1.-THE
cham bers will be dissolved. 1t is again
runnored that President Faure meditates
resigning.
William Wants to Hear From Salisbury.
London, april ga despatch from
Berlin says that it is reported that En-
peror William is extremely irritated by
the speech of Colonial SECRETARY Hamber-
kin at the Constitutional club Wednesday
night, in which he said that Great Brit
ain must be paramount in South Africa,
and not allow any foreign intervention.
His majesty, it is said, has instructed
Count Won Hatsfeldt. the German am
bassador to secure from Lord Salisbury
q declaration of neutrality in connection
with the Transvaal.
Menelik Still Active.
Rome April 26.-It is reported here
that King Menelik, foreseeing an Italian
attack, has sent reinforoements to the
Ras of Tigre.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27
GROsVENOR'S IDEA OFT

GROSVENOR'S IDEA OF 1T.
Figures Out Nearly Majority For Nc
Kinlev Already.
Washington, April 26.-Gen. Grosvenor
gave out tonight the regular weekly
statement of Mckinley votes. AS usual
he declines to make any figures upon
other peoples strength, combining his
figures to comparison between the Nc
Kinley vote and the number necessary to
choice, 456 He also declines to discuss
the accuracy of the tables OF votes of any
body, and said tonight: rely with ab-
solu ute confidence upon the ultimate re-
suits TO vindicate my figures. Mr.. Nc
k1nley's strength as Grosvenor gives it
stands today at 444.
He further states; 81 do not place any
vote in Connecticut or New Hampshire
in the Mckinley table nt this time, al
the names Of three Connecticut delegates.
but prefer to leave them as doubtful.
However when the roll of the conv ention
Is called, I may add in connection, there
are considerable numbe. of delegate tes
not olassed as Mckinley men, in other
states than Connecticut and New Ha mp
SHIRE who may be relied upon to protect
Mckinley from any combination looking
to his defeat
Now looking forward the prospect is
very pleasant. About one hundred dele
gates are to be elected hereafter as follows
A labama, four; Georgia, four; Illinois,
twelve; Vermont. eight, Arizona, g.;
California, eighteen Michigan, twenty
six; Nevada, six; West Virginia, eight i;
Montana, six; Missouri, sixteen; Della
ware, six; Colorado. eight; Washington,
six; Idaho. six; North Carolina, eighteen !;
to tai, ono hundred and sixty-six.
The balance are scattered over the en-
tire country. 1t will be observed by care
full analysis of these votes yet to come,
that 1t Is modest and conservative
statements to claim that Mckinley will
have one hundred and twenty-five of
those votes, probably more.
Thus it will be seen that my statement
that the first of May would see Mckinley
within reach of the majority Was not
only not exaggerated, but has been yeri-
demonstrated BY actual figures when
the delegates are elected.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27

in the Autumn as he proposeds" is being
yariously discussed, with the result that
the preponderance of opinion is that he
will not visit England, if the present
tendency Of the English policy continues.
and no inducement that can be offered by
family connection is likely to persuade
him to CO. The inspired Magdeburg
Gazette says: "The Kaiser will not visit
political situation and the rapidity with
which changes are being made therein,
make it hardly possible for him to decide
what he will do in the matter several
months ahead"
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27
LARRAbE!:E|.: |: |: S
White Store.
SUMMER WASH
Dress Fabrics.

Cool and comfortable, crisp and fresh
looking, dainty and stylish; exquisite
colorings, harmonious and beautiful.
India Dimities, German Dimities, French
Dimities, Imported Organdies, American
Organdies, Monseline in lace effects,
Lawns, Duchesse, Crepes, Lappet cloth,
Linen Grass Cloth, Jaconat Linen Bat
iste, Printed Lawns, checks, stripes,
hair lines, figures, weaves, dresden pat
ternings and plain effects.
The new grass Cloths are extremely
fashionable, and are being extensively
used for Shirt Waists, women's girls and
children's Suits.
They are peculiarly adapted to the
present style of wide skirts, for they flare
without the aid of stiffening. AS for
value, comparison of price, with prices
asked elsewhere, will convince you of
their superiority.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27

Portland, April 26. - The local
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are the following,
8a. m.-Barometer. 80. 246 thermometer,
4.0; dew point. So; humidity, 80;
wind. S; velocity. 6; weather. partly
cloudy.
D. m.-Barometer, 80. 2S4; ther1nome-
ter. 39.S; dew point. 35: humidity, 81;
wind, S; velocity 5; weather, clear.
Mean daily Thermometer. A; maxi
mum thermometer, AZ; minimum ther-
mometer. 40; maximum velocity wind
16. S; total precipitation, O.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27

COAAhS oA OucdSluess 1b OuS TO Lne BE-
lief That Existance of Senate RE
straiussDangerous Democratic Influence
of Chamber-Reichstag Will Be Urged
to Supply Army With New Quick
Firing Gups.
Berlin, April 2e.-The prospect of
collision between the French Senate and
Chamber of Deputies, resulting from the
changes in the constitution, placing no
control over the power of the single
chamber, is regarded in responsible
government quarters here as matter of
the gravest concern. The mers resigna-
tion of a cabinet upon party question
has long been considered matter of
small moment. The present situation
threatens to shake the stability of the ex-
ternal relations of the French Republic.
In an article commenting upon this
state of affairs, the National Zeitang
holds to the belief that henceforth the
permanenoy of the policy of France is i'm
possible to rely upon; THAT sooner or later
the internal troubles of the Republic
will be reflected upon the relations of
France with European powers.
The Vossische Zeitung expresses the
fear that the constitution of France will
not furnish President Faure with ade-
quate means to avert an An ultimate
conflict between the two chambers
Though he may be able to hit upon
temporary expedient to delay the strug-
gle which is nearing it is inevita BILE. and
interested European powers ought to eX-
ert influence to the end Of securing new
form of government for France.
The feeling of uneasiness inspiring
these, and similar omments by the press,
Is due TO the belief that the existence of
the Senate restraints the dangerous i'm
pulses OF the democratic chamber. What
ever political stripe of government
France has had since 1870, no one has
ceased to prepare to take the forefront,
in Ghe conflict for, the restoration of her
military in Europe.
1t has been learned by the German war
office that the Bourgeois ministry some
time before it's fall, decided to ask the
chambers for credit Of 70, 900, 900 francs
for the purpose of supplying the army
with quick firing guns of a pattern su-
perior to any yet produced. This is not
already provided designs for new Ruio
qulck-fri guns, supposed to be great
deal more effective than the French
weapon. The invention has long been in
the possession of the war office and has
been kept a.complete secret, the govern
ment being reluctant to order the con-
struction OF the guns, as radical change
in the artillery equipment of the army
would involve an outlay of 200, 900, 600
marks. Now that France is likely to
obtain new and formidable guns, it is
imperative that the Reichstag be asked
for the necessary credits to strengthen
the artillery equipment of Germany.
EsConfdence is felt in official orioles that
the Reiohstag will recognize the fact that
the artillery arm of military service
urgently requires credit, and that upon
hearing the ministerial statement upon
the subject. 1t may also grant naval cred
it and 30 bring both military and naval
services up to date.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27
After Turner and Dunlop.

New York, April %. 5.-Deteotive Sergts.
Evanhoe and MoCauley sailed on the
steamer Campania today for London.
They are going after Turner and Dunlop,
the Burden diamond robbers. who were
arrested in London with the stolen gems
in their possession. rhe officers have
with them the necessary extradition
papers.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27
THE WEATHER.

Boston, April
26. Local forecast
for Monday; Fair
weather; easuerly
winds.
Was b i n g t o n,
April 26.-Fore-
cast for New Eng
land for Monday :
Generally fair;
south eriy winds;
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27
Body of a Flood Victim Found.

Brunswick. April 26.-The body OF the
late Charles Wagg, who was drowned
during the freshet of March second, wa
found about one o'clock this afternoon.
Ihe body was found about three miles
below the Cabot mill where the accident
, occurred.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take laxastive Bromo Quinine Tablets
all druggist refund the money if it fails
to cure Goo.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27

No seams or tacks in insoles
of Goodyear Welt Shoes.
Made like hand-sewed by
Goodyear Welt process. All
STYLES, for both sexes. Inquire
of your shoe merchant.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27
COLORED WOOL DRESS GOODS.

Special Lots of Dress Novelties to go
On sale Monday morning,
CSC, SO, AZ and soc.
You will find some rare values in these
lots, goods which our buyers secured as
specials for this sale at about 25 per cent
less than regular prices.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27
Innings,

This department is always busy.
1t is so well known it is hardly nee
essary to advertise it, but we want
everybody to know of our extensive
line of all tho popular Innings, at very
popular prices.
Special for Monday:
Yard wide moired Percaline; colors:
tan, black and grey; our Tie quality,
lOc yard.
HaircEOlll. French, 16 inch, 25c;
"a inch, soc.
Boys Cloth ing. There never was
such Boys clothing at such prices, and
we hazard nothing in the assertion.
Mothers will thank us for the help we
give them in clothing the Boys. The
best stock in town to select from,
naturally they come here. That they get
the best values, any goods from the
cheapest to the best will prove.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27
SILK GINGHAMS.

375c quality, for Monday, 25c yard.
Far superior to swivel silk.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27
is WATCHING FRANCE.
Germany Views With Alarm Pro.
posed Constitutional Change.
BELIEVES WILL AFFECT COUN-
TRY'S EXTERNAL RELATIONS

Feeling of Uneasiness Is Due to the Be-
lief That Existance of Senate RE
straiussDangerous Democratic Influence
of Chamber-Reichstag Will Be Urged
to Supply Army With New Quick
Firing Gups.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27
HOW THEY STAND NOW.
Of The Presidential Sit.
uation Up to Date.
MANLEY CLASsTFIES
DELEGATES THUS FAR CHOSEN.

Gives Mckinley, $50; Mr.. Reed, 1853; Other
Candidates, 2I7; Doubtful, S3-Grosve-
nor Also Gives His Side, Which Gives
Mckinley Practically Majority.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27
SILKS,

Checked, Japanese Silks, very nice for
ladies' waists or children's dresses.
Splendid value at SOC,
Monday, 39c yard.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27
Menelik Still Active.

Rome, April s6.-It is reported here
that King Menelik, foreseeing an italian
attack, has sent reinforoements to the
Ras of Tigre.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27
Local Weather Report.

warm er
The evening times., 1896-05-19

There has been an epidemic of boy pris-
oners in Judge Kimballs court OF late.
The first name called this morning was
Robert Dye. neatly dressed white boy or
ten or eleven years, answered, and stepped
from he audience to the rail, where tai,
gaunt, hard-featured man, white barred and
white moustached, stood looking lower
!ngly at the boy. The mau was Daniel
Karnes, who brought number of boys in
court the other day, charging them with
dsorderly conduct in front OF his house on
o street in Georgetown. On that occasion,
TO the chagrin Of karnes, Judge kinibali
took personal bonds in the case. This morn
ing he same charge was placed against the
boy, and he pleaded not guilty.
Take the stand, Mr.. Harness said his
honor, little impatientiy. for it was hot
and close enough in the courtroom to vex
the soul OF that departed saint, Job.
Karnes spoke with an Irish accent, say
ing Robert was the ring-leader OF the boys
he brought into court the other day.
But you must specify the boys offense.
He is entitled to hear it," interrupted the
court.
Karnes said Dye was the worst of all the
boysin making noise in front of his house
and annoying him in other ways.
NOW, Robert" said the judge kindly,
what have you got to say"
Robert nervouSly twisted his hat. say
ing, in a low tone, ''hc did not intend To do
anything wrong in playing on the side
walk
But you have, my boy said his honor,
gently. lin disturbing this gentleman.
are your father and mother?'
Roberts face grew woefully white. his
lips quivercd. and the tears began to stream
down his checks.
~ haven't any he sObbed.
There was more than one wonan's eye
IN the audience that grew wet at this re-
ply. and, to the astonishme mt of the court,
a sallow man. wearing Il shock of ragged
hair. dyed an inky black, burst into tears
and said loudly something about it being IA
lcrncd shame"
What's that, sir?' yelled Kendig. Keep
quiet. sir. or you'll get in trouble"
HE WAS HUSTLED OUT.
The sallow man replied that he was an
American citizen. taxpayer and a hu.
mauitarian. and thought the arrest of the
boy was an outrage. He was hustled ont
by the bailiffs TO. the door, where he wa.
received by Mike Flynn, who passed him
along TO the street.
We'll. who do you live with, Robert?''
asked the judge, continuing the eXamina-
ton.
Robert said he lived with lady on
Bridge street.
Judge Kimhall took his personal bonds.
As the boy was actually only playing in
the street, as almost every city boy does.
the case might have been dismissed As
The evening times., 1896-05-19
Examination for Assistant biologists

The United States Civil Service Commis-
sion will hold an examination on June 8
TO fill two vacancies in the position of
assistant geologist in the geological sur
yey at a salary OF 81 COO per annum each.
For both positions competitors should be
able to translate from the foreign lam
guage to English scientific French and
German and should have knowledge of
general geology and photography. In addi-
lion to this competitors for one position
will be required to have a knowledge of
economic geology. 1t is desired that all ap-
plicants be graduates of colleges, univer-
stiles or technical institutes, and that they
have an expert knowledge OF geology. They
will be required to show that they have had
practical field experience for at least
three months under competent geolo-
gist.
The examination will be held in WASH
!ngton and other large cities where there
are applicants.
The evening times., 1896-05-19
DID NOT KNOW HIS son,
So Badly Disfigured BY the Train
That He'd Him. :.

Ardmore, Pa, May 19.-Howard Will
Jams, aged fourteen years, was struck and
instantly killed by an east-bound extra
passenger train last evening The boy
was crossing the east-bound tracks at the
west end of the guard fence TO get on a
west-bound train, which was standing at
The station.
Although there is straight line for
some distance, the boy did not see the
extra train. The engineer of the extra
saw the boy tco late to stop, but gave
he danger signal with the whistle The
boy was struck by the cow-catcher and
both legs were broken, his head smashed
his jaw dislocated and both ankles broken
His father, George r. Williams. pick ed
him up. but did not know at that time
that it was his son, so badly was his face
disfigured.
The evening times., 1896-05-19
RECEPTION TO THE MORTONS.
Test monial Arranged to Take Place
at Aliens Opera House.

A testimonial reception has been ar
ranged for the Morton Cadets, to luke
place Friday evening, May %, at O'Clock,
at Aliens Grand Opera House. The Noun;
Pleasant Drum Corps will take part, and the
Mortons will give their entire drill ON the
stage; the same that won them the Calves
ton cup and the $4,000 check at Savannah.
They will appear in the same uniform theJ
wore at the drill, and their friends ai'd
admirers will have an opportunity of sec-
tug them at their best. The program w!il
be a long one, embracing several soiists
and vaudeville artists.
Tickets may he Obtained at the box of.iTe
of Aliens Grand Opera House, on and after
Wednesday, May 10.
The evening times., 1896-05-19
Draught Screens.

Decidedly the best line in town of
Filled Draught Screens. Keeps the
doctor out of the house. You can
leave your doors and windows open
with no danger of catching cold.