The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-04-23
BRIEF NEWS

It is reported that the papal nuncio has been
instructed to propose, the mediation of the Pope
in order to bring about N settlement of the
troubles in Cuba, or to urge upon Spain the &C.
ceptance Of President Cieyeland's reported
offer of mediation.
II. Fl. Holmes, the murderer, has been adj
mitted to the Roman Catholic faith through
the rites of baptism.
Miss Clara Barton, ofsthe Red Cross, has
cabled the National Armenian Relief Commit
tee, New York City, that 1900 are sick OF
typhus at Marash: also, that sick ness at Zeitoun
is increasing. and 40 or SO deaths occur daily.
The committee states that only about one-ffth
of the 100000 necessary 10 carry out the work
has yet been given.
The London Times points out that the con-
dition Of affairs in the Transvaa is threatening.
1t says that the Transyaal is arming to the
| teeth.
1t is stated that Korea is seeking a Russian
loan Of So. 100000 with Hamgyong, northern
province as security.
There is great alarm felt at Cape Town for
the safety of Buluwayo, where $4,000 Matabeles
are gathering for an attack. 1t was reported
that the place had been captured. Govern
ment officials declare that there is no danger,
but the people do not feel so secure.
Foreign Ambassadors at ConstantiDope have
protested against the appointment of Mussui-
man as Governor of Ieitoun, this being contrary
| to the agreement between the Porte and the
powers, as result of which the surrender OF
| the insurgents of Zcitoun was brought about.
Queen Mamea, of the Island of Raiatea, in
the South Seas, has surrendered to her old
| enemies, the French. The Queen, according to
! the reports is now thoroughly subdued and
beyond giving further trouble.
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family, of New York, have been arrested in
London, accused of committing the great Bur-
den diamond robbery last December. All the
jewels were recovered
There has been fighting between the Egypt
ian forces and the Dervishes in the Nile Valley,
| and the latter were defeated, with loss of 60
killed.
The general elections in Canada will take
place the third week in June. Parliament will
again meet in July.
Senator Sherman. Chairman of the Foreign
Affairs Committee, has filed a minority report
against the bill providing for the determination
of fur-bearing seals.
1t is announced in Madrid that the Royal
speech upon the opening of the Cortes will
promise political and administrative reforms
for Cuba.
The drouth and the difficulty Of victualing
compel the Italians in garrison at Massowah
TO inaction.
The United States battleship Massachusetts,
sailed from Cramps ship-yard, Philadelphia,
Saturday, for her official trial trip over the
official course between Cape Ann and Cape Por-
poise, off the New England Coast, Oh Saturday
next.
John D. Hart. owner of the steamer Ber-
muda: Capt. O'Brien. Master, and Mate Mur-
ply. who are charged with aiding in setting
on foot military expedition against Spain
were held in 81 900 each by the United States
Commissioner at Philadelphia Saturday.
1t has finally been decided to hold the Ma
tional Encampment of the Uniformed Rank
of the Knights of Pythiasin Cleveland, o.,
Aug. "a to 81.
Unusually warm weatherfor April was ex-
perenced in the eastern part OF the United
States last week. Beyond the les. how
ever, the weather was cold, and California
fruit suffered damage.
The returns from tho Spanish elections indi-
cate the election TO Parliament of over 300 sup
porters OF the Government.
The owners Of the steamer Crathie were
condemned to pay 565,50o forms for sinking
the ship Elbc
In Berlin it is thought that Emperor Will
liam's recent visit to Vienna was not particu.
larry successful in strengthening Germany's
relations with Austria.
The murderers of the President of Bolivia
have been sentenced. as follows: Capt Macudo
to death Lieuts. CASTILLO and Ortiz, to- 10
years in prison Achas, TO Is months in prison.
DIR. Lueger, the anti-Semite leader in the
Reichsrath, has been again elected Bnrgomas-
ter of Vienna by vote Of 50 to A. His pre-
vious elections have all been rejected by the |
Emperor.
Gregorio Borges, Esseban Hernadez and Jose !
Racallao, three prisoners Of war, were shot in |
the Cabana Fortress, Havana, Friday morning. |
Alberto Jesus Diaz and his brother. AL. |
fredO Vct0riano Diaz, the former connected |
with the Southern Baptist Church and pas
tor Of Protestant Church in Havana, both |
said TO be naturalized American citizens. |
have been arrested by the Havana police aud |
are accused Of aiding the insurgents. Their
cases are attracting much attention. The Span-
ish Minister at Washington has received infor-
nation that the charge against Rev. DiaZ is
that of being implicated in a contemplated up.
rising on the outskirts of Havana.
The agricultural rating bill was introduced
in tho Honse of Commons Monday After
March 81. 1897, agricultural land will be as
sessed only one-half of its present ra,abIe value
This means annual loss in revenue of
81 $500 (S7, 750,000). Ii is said that the pro.
portion of rates to profits have increased 1888
to 429 per cent. during % years.
The bmetallic conference called with the
view Of paving the way to international nego-
tiations on the subject assembled at Brussels
Monday. Delegates from Germany, the United
States, Great Britain, France, Austria, Russia,
Belgium, Denmark, Holland, and Roumania
we're present.
The scheme of home rule for Cuba provides
Tor the establishment of two local bodies-a
Provincial Chamber of Deputies and n Council
If Administration. TO the latter body large
powers will be granted.
Steamers full of German troops are passing
Zanzibar daily on their way to Tanga, German
East Africa. 1t is supposed that trouble is
expected with the insurgent chief Mbarka-
aziz
A debate in condemnation of dueling was
eld in the German Reichstag Monday, but no
ecisi0n was reached.
Southern California experienced on Sunday
light the coolest weather for the season of
7hich the Bureau has any record. Heavy
tost was reported at Los Angeles Monday
forming.
10 is announced at Chicago that perm anent
Exhibition OF American goods will be made>st
hanghai, China, AS a means of promoting
merican trade with China
Senator Tillman says that he will bolt if
'hitney is nominated at Chicago, and is not
Ire that he wou Id support Morrison