Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-12-12

school room has an encouraging effect upon the teachers, too, as it assures
 them that their efforts are being sppre- cistt d.
 WAsHINeToN, D. c. Dsc. 9.-The
 Catron land bill sought to enable aliens
 to acquire title to real property in ths | territories under mortgage foreclosure
 but provided that they must dispose of such title within ten years was defeat ed.
 WAsHINGroN D. O. Dec. 9.-Public
 interest of the Cuban question was
 shown today by the full attendance ID
 the galleries of the senate to hear the
 speech of Senator Cullom, of which he
 had given notice. Before bs was re-
 cognized for the speech, many resolu-
 tions for the recognition of the inde-
 psndencs of Cuba were presented.
 Cullom began by saying that while he
 was not disposed to critize President cleveland, be had looked for 0 more positive expression of true Ameri- can continental policy from bim. Means must be found, hs said, to settle
 the Cuban question speedily, and i.
 other means fail, be added, "we may consider the propriety of the fair pur-
 chase ofCuba"
 The senator received close attention
 throughout. He offered resolution
 declaring that "the extinction of the
 Spanish title and tsrmination of Spanish
 control of the isls0d at the gateway of
 the Gulf of Mexico are necessary"
 CAPETowN, Dec. 9.-Advice from
 Blsntyre the chief town in British Gen.
 tral Africa, dated October 25, announce
 ID a despatch that three British columns
 have gone out against 30,0O0 warrIors
 under Chief Chikus II, who invaded south west Nyassiand and burned the
 British missionsry station, besides
 msssacreIDg the inhabitants of num-
 Der of villages. The Portuguese at Fete
 have invited the cooperation of the
 British troops only nun Der about 500.
 BERLIN, Dec. l0-Tne Cologne Gazette says tte German war ship Condor is n her way from Port Natal to Lorenzo Mar ques, where, as csslsd to the Associated Press lest, the German and Dutch con- sulates had been attacked and the Bri- tish flag torn to shreds. The Dutch consul was wounded. Germany has de- msnded satisfaction of Portugal, Loren 20 Marques being the principal town of the Portugese in South Africa.
 CHICAGO, Ills, Dec. 10-A Record spe- ciai says 1t is known positively that Sen- etor Allison will be secretary of state in McKinley's cabinet.
 SAN FRANCESCA, Dac. 10-Anong the | passengers CD the steamer Chioa, from Honolulu, was Ex-Queen Liliuoka.ani, of Hawaii. Much speculation was in dulged in by the passengers regarding her destination about which che was un- ,omm unicativs. It wss freely said she l vas en route to Washington to plesd with President Cleveland and congress- J lusn of America on the introduction O! I, Hawaiian affairs locking to her res.ora- sIon 10 the throne of Hawaii.
 BOSTON, Dec. 10-A special to the Journal from Key West says: It IS earned positively that the reported death Of Mac-o and young Gomez are false. B tn are believed to be near Ma riel. Weyler IS near San Christobal searching for Maceo. Is Is thought the latter will cooperate with Gomez and then advance on Havana, which IS look ed for.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10-Every one gathered iu Judge Ssnderson's court hi fo f..rfha. nony regarding the alleged conspiracy 70 deprive F'Itzsimmons of the fruits of ais victory over Sharksy. and to give 5harkey the purse of SlO,OOO. George Allen, assistant trainer of Sbarkey, the testimony given yes- erdsy by Australian Bill Smith regs-a- DR Sbarkey's bogus injuries. Allen testified that Sharkey was completely Inocked out by Fitzsimmons but that he latter delivered no foul blow. He aid there were DO marks on the groin r ,ntil after Sharkey was closeted with i be physician st his hotel.
 WASHINGTON, D. 0. Senator Sherman, Chairman of the republican caucus, to- lay announced the membership of the provided for under Senator l Nollcott's resolution to prepare a way or an national agreement on silver. Il Volcott was made chairman and Sena- ors Hoar Chandler and Gear appointed 4 8 the other msmbers. Senator Wolcott J aid today he would call the committee V ogetber not later than Monday .lext, t nd proceed immediately to frame bill s 'ith the hope of securing Legislation at he present session of congress that Tould enable McKinly to succeed with - i'm in efforts in behalf of silver i'm after the inauguration.