The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-09

VIII Include Only New York, Philadei-
phia and Washington City-He Visits
the Chinese Gordon Memorial in Lon
don-Pope Leo Sends Queen Victoria
Letter-EngIand Agitated Over a
"ModeI Town. Scheme
Copyrighted 1895 by the Associated Press)
London Aug. s.-Outside of the defea
Of the government in the house Of the
lords where the amendments were made
on THURSDAY to the irish land bill in
spite Of ministerial opposi ion, the pos
sible consequences Of this further dem
ons.ratton Of the stability Of the ad-
ministration 10 carry out its parlia-
nnen.sry prosram, attract much atten-
don.
Ii Hung Chang has been the center
OF interest during the week The vicin-
ity Of Lord Lonsdaie'e mansion in
Charlton House Terrace, the temporary
residence OF the Chinese envoy. IS thron-
ged daily with people who are anxious TO
catch a glimpse OF the distinguished
trsveler and ne is cheered by the crowds
outside the house everytfrne he appears.
scrhtng his movements each day and
the government officials are treating him
with royal honorS
TRYING TO DO II UP.
The plans for Ii Hung Chane's visit
20 the United States have been greatly
ourtailed- He VIII hurry home IN haste
and Il is animated that this Il due 10 in
t1gu- against him in CnIna ne WIZ
arrive IN New York August Il, Friday,
and will hold his first reception on Sat
urday, the following day. On Sunday,
August q. he VIII take an early train
for Philadelphia, where he viii lunch
and remain for a few hours. During
the afternoon he viii proceed to Wash
!ngton where he will remain A week
He will then go direct to Van Conuver.
B. G, where he Will embark for China.
He much regrets that he cannot stop
az Chicago. In Washington he hopes to
see al the secretaries after his audience
with President Cleveland, when he viii
present his credentials
VENEZUELAN AFFAIRS
It Is learned that Sir Julian Paunce-
totes visit to London IS due 70 the d.
rect summons Of the marquis OF Sails
bury. The British ambassador was
present at a special meeting of the cab
met on Monday, called to consider the
Venezuelan question and the arbitration
scheme
The officials OF the foreign office say
that there are no new complications In
the Venezuelan or arbitration questions
end that II Is the desire Of the British
government TO meet issues in a friendly
spirit
POPE TO QUEEN
Not for a long time has the queen been
90 moved by an act Of kindness toher
family as she was by letter from the
prpe, accompanying the present Of a
fS3ssive gold antique bracelet sent by
his holiness to Princess Maud upon the
occasion Of her wedding. The letter is
filed with the kinest sentiments Of af-
fiction. such as parent might have
used The missive is considered another
proof that the vatican desires 10 be on
friendly terms with the Anglicans.
THE CYCLE CRAZE.
The competition of American bicycle
manufacturers is beginning TO be seri-
ously felt in England and on the CONT
nent and it is understood that an Amer
lean firm IS 70 commence Immediately
the construction OF a large factory :
Coventry, capable Of turning out ) 900
bicycles yearly. In addition. accord
ing 70 the Seport, the American firm has
planned the prompt erection of a SINH
lar factory at Puteaux. France.
The Lozier Cycle company of Toledo,
Ohio. was notified yesterday that they
had been awarded the highest honors
a gold medal for Austria. at the ms
bruck Information exhibition
Denver Ed Smith. the American
heavy weight pugilist Who has express
ed his anxiety To arrange for a meet |
IN
Fitzsimmons and who recently arrived
here. sailed for Africa on Saturday /
During his stay here he called at the +
National Sporting club. saying that he
wanted that organization 10 put up a
purse for a match between Corbett or
Fftzsimmons and himself: but he match /
maker Of the club declined TO entertain /
his proposition.
a MODEL TOWN
tn btg gooseberry season in England /
always brings TO the 'front.' a hot die |
cussio nupon some subject that it pleas |
es the DaEy Telegraph 10 start. This |
year the subject chosen IS How 10 Cele- |
brate the Queens Reign, the Longest IN /,
English History
: wealthy soap manufacturer set the |
baH 70 rolling by proposing that s95.-
90 600 should be raised TO found a mod |
e. settlement 20 be called Victoria town. |
Columns arc now Pouring out in the /
kingdom newspapers in discussions /
wherein all the writer's agree that the |
idea Is an excellent one. but not two |
writers can agree as n what constitutes /
q model town. the fiercest ccntrover- !
sialists ga altering around the two items 1
OF theatres AMI drinking saloons On |
the question OF drinking the line Is l
sharply drawn in the matter OF theatres /
one division insists that a model thea
ire should bar all tragedies. problem /
plays and the like and be strictly limit /
Ell to comedy, farce and light opera |
Nothing with an unhappy ending Is - /
he allowed in the model town nor are
streetbands that cannot play harmoni- /
ously 70 be admitted. Later. the ques- |
tion OF secular and religious education.
rates, taos, trades unionism. socialism |
and anarchy VIII overtake the CORES
ponVients and help 20 pile stones on
the already heavy suggestions.
ENGLAND'S BANK
Much connection has been caused IN |
the financial circles OF the city by the |
fact that the Bank Of England. which |
heretofore has refused % have its name |
mentioned in the proSpectusss Of limited |
LIABILITY companies, has agreed 10 re- |
ceive subscriptions on behalf a az pa-
Per manufacturing concern which has |
Just been trrn% irto United company
under the title OF A VI. PEBBLES * SON. |
limited, the prospectus OF which Is now |
being advedtised in the daily papers in /
London and the provinces The total /
share and debenture capital Is sos. o;9o |
pounds. sI.5e5.0 COO. This new departure |
Of the great hank IS viewed BY 81 1he |
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