The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-23
The adia 4aiIy Eaele grlaag 1uorune 20 1895.

| Turkey has Just been concluded. Apik
| Effendi. the millionaire Armenian, has
been condemned to three years seclusioIl
| in fortress He was accused of be-
4 ing chief of the revolutionary commit
| tee. This latter was considered not
! proven but his connection with the COM
| mittee was established. He vas given
| the maximum penalty possible.
| TURKISH TAX LEVY.
Constantinople, Oct. 22-An trade has
| been issued leyying poll tax of pfas-
| tres per head on all MussuImans and in
cre2sing the taxes on sheep, public work
| and education by ! and liz per cent.
| These taxes, with the revenue from the
| five projected nlonopilies will, it is es-
| uimated, produce 100 600 Turkish
pounds, which will be used for military
purposes. These military preparations,
in connection with the tone of the Turk
ish press against the Armenians, have
excited comment.
SPANISH BIG TALK.
Madrid, Oct 22-The semi-efficiai
Nacional says that the negotiations for
big Spanish loan continue. = In the
meantime, IL adds, the smaller credit
operations suffice and assure the resour-
ces necessary to maintain the national
honor and defend the integrity of the
country" The Naci0nal says in conclu
sion: Spain possesses all the soldiers
she needs and will prove that she has
the money necessary
SPANISH PATRIOTISM
London. Oct. ga Madrid dispatch
to the Standard says: The queen re-
gent presided at the council of ministers
today. Senior Canovas, the premier,
gave a complete sketch, which was
gloomy enough, Of home and colonial
affairs. The loss of men In the colonial
wars has proved disastrous to husband
ry, as proved by the marked decrease
in exports. Spain will be compelled to
largely import breadstuffs. Only patri-
otism prevents the latent discomfort
from breaking out A sort of instinct
i've presentment impeis tn nation to
show cohesion and a naughty determi-
nation, with q view of avoiding inter-
national complications and the posi-
bic Intervention OF the United States.
PIRAY AND REBELLION.
Havana, Oct. 22-Admiral de Navar-
70, as president of the naval court, has
caused notice to be served nuon Al fill
busterers and others, including the
crew of the Competitor, that they must
answer the charge of piracy and rebel
lion against the government. Consul
General Lee, in an interview in La Luz
cha, denies having insisted upon his re-
call to the United States and says that
his relations with Captain Genral Wey-
Ter are cordial
DAUNTLESS BROUGHT IN.
Jacksonville, Fla, Oct. 22.-The war
chi Pail oh In ioh@ 81,
tug Dauntless, havin seized her at
New smyrna inlet. The Raleigh an
chored outside and the DauntIess en-
tered ard anchored at Mayport. The
officers of the Raleigh, in charge of the
cutter Boutwell,. went down the river
to receive the Dauntless and are expect
I'd back soon with full report from the
commander of the Raleigh.
A1ORMONS FROM TAHITI.
San Francisco, Oct. 22-The barken-
tine City of Papateet has arrived, thir-
ty-six days from Tahiti, after fair
voyage. Among her passengers were
frank Cutter and J. Frank Coff of Salt
Lake, two Mormon missionaries. The
young men went to the islands in 1892
and re-opened the work of their church
in the Society, Tuomaotu, and Austrisl
dead, owning to tn Punishment of Nor
mons by the French government. In
less than four years thirteen missions
nave been opened in these three groups
Another passenger was Rev. Herbert
Dexter of San Francisco, Seventh Day |
Adventist missionary who has been in |
lie Society islands few months.
THE PRINCESS HELENE.
DO <,p
made her state entry into |
Rome today. The princess and her |
relatives arrived here at IL o'clock and |
were welcomed by King Humbert, |
Queen Margaret, the crown prince, her |
betrothed husband, the ministers, men, |
Oers Of the diplomatic corps. etc. The |
streets from the railway station to the |
palace were thronged with crowds OF |
people. lined with troops and gaily dec |
1rated. The procession, composed ot |
twenty royal carriages. was preceded and /
followed by a strong detachment OF |
Their majesties and the |
princess wer continually cheered by the |
crowds. Military bands stationed at in
ervals along the route played the ma
io3ai anthems of Italy and Montene-
gro.
NICHOLAS AT DARMSTADT.
Paris. Oct 22-The Grand Duke VIA
limir, on arriving in this city today re-
,eived the following dispatch from the
.zar. who is at Darmstadt:
1--WE are enjoying well earned rest I'M
Ter the hospitabie roof Of the Tyrants
IF Hesse.
(Signed) MIX"
The French newspapers assert that
his Telegram throws Valuable light IN
m the condition of the cars spirits
md the newspapers add that il proves
his brain is not haunted by grave con-
;ideration after talking whit Emperor
William of Germany at Weisbaden.