Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-02-13
FOREIGN FLASHES.

The situation in the Transyaal Is
thought to be more serious.
King Humbert is convinced of ulti-
mate victory in Abyssinia.
An avalanche, near Skjeryo, Nor
way. ON Jan. IL, caused the death of
three people.
Marines de Campos has arrived nj
Madrid The crowds in the streets
Kissed him on his arrival
Greet Britain Is reported TO have
conceded the sovereignty of Brazil in
the island of Trinidad
The conversion Of Prince Boris of
Bulgaria and it's probable results are
the absorbing topics in Russian diplo
matte circles there
General Luque defeated the in
surgent bands of Antonio Maceo in
Paso Real with heavy loss. General
Luque was wounded
dispatch from Rome says that
since Saturday no news has been re-
ceived there from General Baratieri,
eommander-in-ch of the Italian
forces. in Abyssinia.
A bomb was exploded in the Lisbon
residence OF the physician who certi-
fed to the lunacy Of the man who
threw a stone into the kings carriage
short time ago.
The election in Cape Breton
county. n s., for the Canadian house Of
commons resulted in the return OF the
conservative candidate, Sir Charles
Upper, sr.. by majority of S74.
It is stated that Major Francisco
Lopez and convoy guard were caught
in a Cuban train by a rebel ruse and
were forced 10 fight against terrible
odds. Major Lopez was killed.
Gormany's exports for 1895 were
100000. 600 marks, against 1861 000,-
600 in 1894, while the imports of 1895
amounted to 1902 900, 900 marks. due 10
the increased demand for raw ma
terial
Premier Crispi will remain in power
in Italy whatever may happen. King
Humbert has ordered Gen Baratieri TO
show great circumspection in view Of
the numerical superiority of King
Menelek's forces.
The minister OF foreign affairs of
Ecuador, in a circular issued to all the
Republics of this hemisphere, invites
them to be represented in a convention
to adopt the Monroe doctrine and
other propositions.
The London Chronicle says the
prince of Wales has advised Lord Dun
raven to keep in mind the desirability
If promoting good feeling between
American and English sportsmen in
any steps he may take regarding the
Valkyrie- Defender affair,
4 dispatch from Caracas, Venezuela,
says that federal general has been
attacked by insurgents while in
transit with a small guard on the rail-
way in western Venezuela. The rebels
were driven of, The commander,
General Ricart was slightly wounded
Sir John Tennels cartoon in Punch
shows the American eagle perched like
a eockatoo on stick labeled Monroe
doctrine" Mr. Balfour, the first lord
" the II t4Etl la SlAuN u W NC IAtaENAhtS
advances with a piece OF sugar, while
Mr. Chamberlain is boldly scratching
the binds poll,
The Danish papers are expressing
much indignation against Two clergy
mtn On tire isle OF Amager for their
refusal to conduct services at the fun
eral of i young stonecutter Their
reason for this step was simply that
his marriage had been conducted by
the civil authorities,
The Scandinavian society in Paris
which WIS organized in 1868 is about
10 DO reorganizad on a new basis. Il
VIII IL remembered that the society
vas broken up by the French police
because II discussed Scandinavian poli-
ties, and its articles were turned over
to Count Moltke the Danish ambassa-
dor
Two of Norway's old bishops have
recently died, Bishop Grimelund and