The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-07
Ayers Cherry Pectoral
so Years of Cures.

majority in the reichstag at the cleo
tons of 1897.
ON HIS KNEES TO BISMARCK.
The Cologne Volks Zeitung claims thai
it has proof that Emperir William, after
.he recent revelations, wrote persona
letter to Prince Bismarck, appealing tc
him, on the ground of patriotism, tc
cease his divulging of German state poll
tics. -.
Speaking of the revelations Of Polish
agitation in Germany, Prince Bismarck
is reported TO have said in an interview
this week THAT gang against which
had 10 fight hard at the foundation and
the building of the empire, has now made
itself much at home with US"
Prince Bismarck warmly approved OF
the appointment of Count Muravieff a.
Russian minister for foreign affairs. say
ing@rHe is just the man l always hoped
TO see Russian foreign minister. If he
turns out as l expect, he will do we'll"
The whSI retirement from active
duty of army officers in the prime OF
life is continued and now has aroused
even the opposition of the Nationality
erals. There is much Indignation In
Wurtemburg at the fact that several
excellent south German generals, the
oldest being az years of age, including
Generals NOngrieff, Pfaeff and Detien
although in perfect health. have been re-
tired and replaced by Prussian generals
Of the same age.
STRUCK. THE WRONG BEAST.
New York, FEB. IA Key West spe.
cial to this mornings World, says:
AS General Weyler was marching with
his columns just before entering Santa
Clara. his horse was shot under him by
a CUBAN shartshooter. 1t is supposed
the shot came from a distant hillside
Thu oughout the March from Rodas the
captain general was assailed by missiles
or this KIND and several times barely es-
capped being wounded. He is greatly
worried over 1t and large scouting par.
ties precede the advance of the Spanish
columns to capture the daring maraud.
ers.
RUSSIA GLOATS.
New York, Feb. GA dispatch TO the
Herald from ST. Petersburg RAIDS as
follows:
Highly interesting are the signs which
mark the returns of Count Muravieff
showing as they do, the wisdom of the
imperial command which sent him in all
haste direct to France at a time when
all sorts of intrigues. Of which there is
now documentary proof, were used 10
break the good relations between Russia
and France and force Rusiias hand in
her peaceful policy at Constantinople.
\ diplomat who is in the best position
TO know, said in conversation: Moth
ing viii now come of the deliberations at
Constantinople beyond giving Turkey
what assistance may be needed to right
her
The GlaZnost, which has special sour
ces Of inspiration, says:
The European concert is W ithout
force. The sultan has nothing to fear
The powers are not now demanding his
territory. as in the past. but are all CALI
ing for the Turks 10 remain and giving
ithem money for the necessary reforms.
The sultan has now not only the destiny
of his own country in his hands, but the
peace of Europe
CARNAGE IN CRETE.
Canea, Island Of Crete, Feb. 5.-De-
layed in transit. 1.-The fires are still
raging and the Christians are still en-
barking. Altogether thirty persons have
been killed. a quarters OF the town burn
ed and great damage generally has been
done. Order has been restored sThe
Italian cruiser Etna landed a detach-
ment of marines and took on board 700
refugees who will be conveyed TO the
Island of Syria. 1t is stated that 1000
refugees from the Island of Crete have
arrived at the Island of Milo. The state
ment that only thirty persons were kill
ed in the rioting is made N the official
report Of the affair
Most of the Christians Of Canea and
the archives of the consulates have
been placed on board the warships Over
half the Christian houses have been
burned. Strong patrols OF blue jackets
and marines are on duty in the streets OF
Canes.
THE PORTUGUESE CRISIS.
London. Feb. s.-A dispatch to the
Times from Lisbon gives the following
explanation Of the downfall of the
Portuguese ministry: Il appears that
Premier Ernesto r. Hintz Riberio. ask
eed the king 70 appoint number of life
senators for the purpose of enabling him
10 carry on the government. This the
King refused 10 do. and the cabinet at
once resigned. Luciano &c Castro. who
mas undertaken the task OF reforming
the cabinet, viii select a purely Progress
sist ministry. Parliament has been dis
solved.
THE BCBONIC PLAGUE.
Paris. Feb. 6--The cabinet has prohib-
i:ed the landing o. merchandise from
places in India which are infected with
plague and VIII also establish a special
quarantine against travellers from such
ports Of India.
OH, WHAT A NAME,
Berlin. FEB 6--Count Limbaugh
Steerum has sent challenge 20 Baron
MarSchall Won BieoeTstein. the minister
for foreign affairs, owing 10 the latter's
structures Of the counts criticisms Of the
governments attitude in the Van Lieut.
COW affair.
HAMBURG DOCKERS BEATEN.
Hamburg. Feb. 6.-At a meeting OF the
striking dock iaborers today il was
voted TO resume work on Monday, after
the leaders had declared that The battle
Was lost and that the funds were ex-
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