davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25
AMERICAS ATTITUDE.
A Motchfnl Eye Upon Developments
in China.
OUR INTERESTS TO Be PROTECTED.
No Definite Action Will Be Taken at
Present.
DECISION EAGERlZWAl1Ep.
-
United states. Generally Al
mitted, CO. Much Toward
"s';| ""s situation.
DECISION EAGBRIZWAlrED.

Washing on. December 24.--This coun-
try's attitude toward what appears to be
an effort on the part of the powers of Eu-
rope TO dismember China was the princi-
pal topic of discussion at today's meeting
of the cabinet.
All the cabinet members were present ex-
cept Secretary Alger, who is i'll at his home
While no Federal action was taken In az
vance of specific information as to the ia,
tention of the powers of Europe. it was de-
tormined, as a member of the cabinet ex-
pressed it, Ito keep a watchful eye u,,on
the situation as it developed in order that
fun protection may be given to the inter
ests Of the United States in China as guar
anteed by our treaties with that country"
No disposition was manifested to par
Il, lpate in an extension of the treaty at tho
expense OF China. Such disposition Won ii
be contrary to the hitherto expressed aud
well understood policy of this government
and is not contemplated by the adrnnlstra-
ton. 1t was determined, however. to pro-
tect carefully all interests and privileges
which tho United States now enjoys In
China.
The cabinet understanding as to the attl-
tude of the United States In the Chinese
question promises to have a material In
fluence on the development OF tho Eastern
situation.The diplomats stationed here have
eagerly awaited some ntimation as TO the
purposes of this government and the foreigG
press, notably at London. Berlin and VI.
emma, have echoed the sentiments at those
courts that II the United States entered the
field, either gingly or in coalition with
Great Britain and Japan, 1t would prove a
material factor in the Chinese question.
The general Understanding reached today
will not be known upnti tho Information
reaches the foreign offices at London, Bor-
lin, St Petersburg and elsewhere, Ths
views expressed at the cabinet meeting put
an end to any possibility Of an Anglo
Americana Japanese alliance, such as the
foreign cables haKa suggested.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25
TIE MulZ INCIDENT.
Spanish Using II 10 Create sympathy
In This Country.
button.

Spanish Using II 10 Create sympathy
In This Country.
New York, December IA special 70
the Herald from Madrid says;
Following upon the expressions Of disal-
probation shown by the American press
at the savage methods OF warfare used
by General Gomez in the matter Of the
assassination OF Lieutenant Colonel Ruiz.
there is the best authority for stating
that the Spanish government thinks the
moment propiticus for asking the Wash
ington government to use all possible ef-
fort TO repress revolutionary societies in
the United States that are giving active
assistance 10 Gomez.
The Spanish government points out that
II has given the broadsst measure OF au-
tonomy, which is proving acceptable 70 q
large majority, and while It IL fayorably
commented on In the presidential message.
1t Is forcibly opposed by , practical and
reckless minority. All the Spanish gov
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25
STATE.

u
4 hoy, crazod with liquor, wounded
several persons nj Henderson and then
blew ont his own brains.
Galveston street car employees have
grievances which may terminate Ia
strike.
Deficiency warrants are now boiDg
issued by the state for examining trial
fecs
A. NJ Walthaii appointed Judge Of
tbs Tblrty-fonrth district
a Mexican representative IS ut iai
TasJ to treat with Indians lar the ppr-
chs SO OF lanos In Mexico.
Vigorously deIted that tive Indians
burned the court house at Ardmore
] n
Burglars entered several stores al
Gainesville.
Ilidplgo county has neen enioincd
from collecting taxes 10 pay cereiin
bonds and from considering s1.j bonds
as legal claims.
A good rain has fallen IN see roun-
ty where Il was needed.
Several new oil wells are being sunk
nj Corsicans.
Eugene Burt, the murderer of wifo
and children, has told his attorneys 10
cease efforts to keep him from hang
ing.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25
BLACK SEA AND BALTIC SEA ARE
TO BE Connected.
Ky Means of This Canal Russia Cmn
Quickly Mobilize Her FIeet--WiI
lie for Military Purposes.

New York. December PA special TO
the Herald from Washington saws: The
Russian government viii begin next spriug
upon stupendous piece of enGineer.ng
work, which. like the Trans Siberian rail
way, will be of great strategic and com
mercial value to Russia when completed.
The project contemplates the construction
of canal connecting the Baltic and Black
seas, which can be trayersod by battle
ships of the heaviest tonnage at six KNOBS
per hour. BY means of this canal Russia
viii be able TO mobilize "A huge fleet In
the Baltic in 1877 hours by bringing TO that
sea the Black sea squadron, or can collect
1t at the Black sea IN the same time. In
case OF a general European war over the
division OF China at the time OF - COM
p.etion of the canal 1t would not be diff
iicuit for Russia TO send her fleet through
the Bosporrs, the sea OF Marmor1 and
the Dardanelles Into the Mediterranean.
down the Suez canal. across the Indian
ocean to China. while she could utlllze'
the Trans Siberian railroad TO TRANSPORT
troops.
The canal viii remove the necessity Of
sending fleet across the North sea and
down the Atlantic in order TO reach the
the Suez canal and China. and it is point
Cd out that Germany may take measures
TO see that the Russian fleet did not uass
through their waters without q hard strug-
sic.
1t IS officially stated here that the canal.
hen completed, will connect the city OF
Riga on the Battle aud ChcrRon OIL the
Black sea Advantage viii be taken OF
the Dwight river. al the mouth OF which
Riga Is located. and OF the pneper river.
which flows into the Black sea, and 1t the
south OF which Chcrson sits.
II has been estimated BY tie Russian
engineer that TO connect the two rivers
1875 miles Of excavation must be made.
sand miles. IL will have an average depth
OF PA feet The cost Of the work yin
be s97 900 900. and It must be completed by
1907
RI is frankly admitted by the Russian
authorities that the canal Is being built
for military purposes, Just as the Trans
siberian railway is being constructed. but
they say that the waterway VIII be OF ben
EFT commercially. The wheat raised Ia
the southern part OF Russia near hs
Black sea and the coal and petroleum ~
tanned from that section can be TRANSPORT
cd mere Oh apply TO markets than BY the
railroads or by steamers going through the
posporus irto tbp Mediterranean, SIX
Teen cities are situated along the ronte 0.
the proposed canal. and they VIII be beno-
fitted by its construction.
Russia maintains a formidable fleet OF
battleshirs and cruisers an the Black sea.
said well known naval commander. Tho
construction OF this cana, means that the
fleet can be reinforced within seven DAYS
almost with an equally formidable heet
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25
WILL GIVE UP THE FIGHT.
Hurt Tells His Attorney to Let Him
BE HMmgcN.

Hurt Tells His Attorney ~ Leu MI"
BE Hanged.
Austin, Texas, December a 1t is qHte
likely that no further effort will be made
TO save the life of Eugene Burt, who Is
sentenced to be hanged here on the 2lst
Of next month for the murder OF his wife
and two children. As previously stated III
these dispatches, Burts attorneys. after
having had their motion for new hearing
overrulad, were in hopes Of getting etay
of execution on the ground OF Burts IN
sanity by taking the case TO the f%le.ai
courts. Today Burt informed one OF MS
attorneys that he wanted the matter sop
ned Il appreciate all that has been done
for me-" he said. but ! am tired OF TINS
insanity foolishness. | am not insane anu
had rather be hung than sent to the
penitentiery or insane asylum for lie Let
the matter end where it now Is for am
heartily tired CT 1T.
1t is said that the attorney expressed a
Willingness TO take Burt at his word and
will make no further effort to save the ne
of the condemned man. This being the
case, nothing but the interference OF ths
governor will now prevent Eugene Burt
from expiating his awful crime on the gal
lows
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25
CUBA.

Secretary sherman appeals " the
American public for aid TOR tho Gu
bans.
Spanish government VIII ask this
government to suppress Cuban resoiu-
tionary societies in this country.
Senior Arturo Amblard thinks tho
C,5ibans viii accept autonomy.
Spain Is very gracious and VIII per-
NIT Un'ted States TO feed the starv-
ing without importing tariff duties and
ether obstructtoms. Supplies VIII DC
snnt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25
: DESPERATE PLOT.

l.I.a We're to Kidnap n
A. Man for Ransom.
r. Tenn. December 24.-Three
"en who plotted to kidnap Or.
sr' a wealthy citizen and ex-
Iemphis. in order to force him
eneck for $4,000. are prisoners
.I,eauquarters. The prisoners are
LA. a Ryan alias Kelly. 40 years
s.aims to be a lawyer from PEN
N atnsieader Of the gang; w.
an ased "a, a sewer pipe burner
Ecsa inu.' and ]. r. Womack. aged
I,,, MI rakeman and ex-subfireman
',N,ie nre department. Womack
|, VI MS pals. and it was through
n on charge OF carrying con-
pons that the plot was brought
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25
ENGLAND AND JAPAN.
Two Powers Are Said TO HAVE Ar
rived at an UndcrstnnLinE.

Two Powers Are Said 10 Have Ar
rived at an Understandings.
London, December 24.--The Daily Mail
publishes a dispatch this morning from
Toxic which it claims evaded active cen
sorship. The dispatch says: England
and Japan, without entering upon an actual
alliance have arrived at complete un-
derstanding, which will probably result in
joint naval demonstration at the en-
trance of the gulf of Pc Chi Ii.
IN diplomatic circles at Toxic the prob
ability of conflict is regarded as ex-
tremely distant
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25
Probabilities

Washington, December 25-For eastern
Texas-Lccal showers, variable WINDS.
Arkansas Partly cloudy, warmer. east
to southeast winds.
oklahoma and Indian Territory Parity
c,o,,dy weather southerly winds.
North Dakota--Snow, probably clearing
and colder northwesterly winds;
South Dakota-F'atr, probably eoider
SATURDAY night, northerly winds,
Nebraska--Fair, variable winds.
kansas. Colorado and Wyoming~FAir,
variable winds.
Montara-Probably fair IN northern por-
ton. colder. southwesterly winds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25
----
RUSSIAN MOVES.
To Send Ten Thousand TroOps TO
Port Arthur FOR the winter.

To Send Ten Thousand Troops to
Port arthur FOR the winter.
London, December 24.-Rnssia, accord
ing TO a special dispatch from Shanghai
is preparing temporary headquarters for
10000 troors at Port Arthur. She has OBJ
tanned half promise from the grand coun-
ell of Pekin 10 dismiss Sir Robert Hart.
director of Chinese imperial maritime GUS
tors and other high customs officials in
addition TO the British railway officials
and the German officers and instructors.
Fifty of the latter, the dispatch says. re-
ceived notice today tFriday) that they
would be paid off at the termination of
their contracts.
Contrary to general report. the dispatch
asserts that there Is good reason to be-
lieve that Great Britain win actively OPP
nose the Russian occupation of Korea and
Northern China.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25


How Christmas Il being celebrated.
Early morning FIRE at the residence
OF MI. Yesner. 1910 Dallas avenue.
The Dorcas society cntertains The
ORPHANS.
The Cotton Exchange remembers 'ts
present employees and its venerable
ox-secreiary
An important decision by Judge VIII
son on the paving tax question.
Congregation OF the German Metho-
dist church viii temporarily oeeup;
The chapel OF the First Presbyterian
church.
Fine Christmas market
Christmas tree celebration ut no
Christian church.
Sheriff Erickson renemoered by hts
DEPUTIES.
The Light Guard give a Christmas
smoker.
a champagne famine threatened.
stell Grimes stabbed In the back by
Sid Preacher.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25

June and moved to this Camp county
by change of venue, went to trial on De-
cember Is. The case was closed and went
to the jury last Saturday. They have been
unable to agree ever since. and as this
was the last day of court, they were dis
charged by Judge Talbot this evening
They stood eleven for conviction and one
acolittal
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25
FOREIGN.

RUSSIA oontcmplstcs connecting the
Black and Baltic seas by canal.
Bftpns pleased with tho scaling
award.
Spanish organ In the CITY of Mex-
Eco crilicizes Mr.. Bryan.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25

Fireman T. r. Kane. internal injuries:
Hoseman John Killers, badly burned; T..
NJ. yalrosu. hurt by falling sign; Cap
tain Henry Hanks. back sprained; Fire
man James Richards overcome by smoke.
John f. Ways, badly injured internally.
A thrilling incident OF the fire was a
runaway team attached 10 closed car-
rage containing Mrs. w. b. White OF thls
city and Mrs. e. W. Shoemaker OF Den
yer. The frightened horses literally moved
down the people Mrs. Shoemaker, II IL
seid. was thrown on the pavement. When
the carriage stopped both ladies were sln-
conscious. though not injured
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25

from the Baltic. and in case of the dis
memberment of Turkey or necessity Tor
a large force Of naval yesseiH In Asla,ic
waters Russia would be able 20 get her
endorsements to that section ahead OF
ony other European government which
Would be compelled to use the Atlantic
ocean and the Mediterranean. so Tar as
Turkey and China are concerned TIE COM
rIetiop OF the Russian canal viii place
the car In a tcsIticn which would be en-.
We'd by all other European governments.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25

Rome. December M.--The statement
contained In a special dispatch from Rome
published In London to the effect that
cabinet meeting had been decided to Ind
ans.Itaiian squadron to China was pure in
yentjon
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25
chiuu Not Mentioned.

Berlin. December 2i.-The Weekly Jour
nal Zeitung combsts the statement that
Prince Bismarck has suddenly become an
enthusiastic supporter Of the Chinese ex-
padition. and that during his recent visit
TO Frederlchsruhe Emperor William con-
fided TO the prince his most secret plans.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25
COULD NOT AGREE.

ys ana Could Not Reach a
"'et In Barmnn's Case.
IL rexas. December 23.--The
vase OF Frank Barmaa. charged
- v. ID. Perry at Texarkana last
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25

FAs-Shristmas parties are pro-
gu unusually festive scale. nar-
~ bienheim, where numbers of
'eiioners have been engaged.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25

Berlin, December 24--The Post reiter-
ates its statement that the United States
has no interest in the present territos 81
changes in China and adds that England
displays surprising naiyeto in exciting
American sympathy
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25

IL says: Emperor William and Prince
Bismarck did net exchange a syllable as
TO the Chinese policy. II is 10 the interest
OF both men that this fact should not BIZ
nbenproJ
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25
THE CLEVELAND FIRE.
Losses VIII Reach a MiIIIon-Lour
List of Accidents.

LL~f OF Nccldentr.
Cleveland, Ohio. December IA detail
cd review OF yesterdays big fire shows
that the loss. II anything, viii reach 81
600. 900 The list OF accidents was unusu-
ally heavy. and as result one man, VIII
liam d. Mayfers, who fell down the ele-
yator shaft, has already died.
The other accidents were;
Fireman John Hubncr, knee broken;
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25

Hanna Ia getting desperate over tho
outlook In Ohio; Hobart tried thrait-
cning Foraker. but the senator would
not be bhiffcd.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25
DOMESTIC.

Held by Federal Judge that clyb
service rules have not the force and
effect OF laws, but must be enforced by
administrative officers making them.
T.. Three men arrested at Memphis Tor
plotting to kldnap - wealthy man for
purposes of ransom.
Two men and a woman arrested in
Brooklyn for fransiulently drawing a
pension.
Chestnut Street Trust and SAVINGS
Fund company of Philadelphsa ns-
signs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25

Dallas, Texas, December 2i.--The sun
shone upon northern Texas today FOR the
nrst time In nine days. The sunshine
waa Of short duration. however. Tho rain
began falling assln tonight
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25
Ercnch Crni.cr nr.lrred fn sniI.

London, December IA special dispatch
from Paris says the French cruiser Pothual
has been ordered to prepare for cruise in
Chinese waters. The Pothuau is a first
class cruiser,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25
Newspaper Comment.

st. Petersburg, December 24.-The No
wee vremya advises England 10 come to
an agreement with Russia. France and
Germany but says 1t does not expect Lord
Salisbury to accept advice. because I'M
der such an agreement England would not
get the hons share of China"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25

lpStto!N.
LOSSES of tho Cleveland fire VIII ag-
g,'egate si.C010oo
The big Chicago coliseum, In which
tnie democratic convention was held.
burned to the ground. many people
we're Injured and SIX persons are be-
lievod TO have persisted.
Two men tried 10 burn a crowded
Chicago department store Tor rur-
poses OF robbery
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25

Vienna, December 24,-The Vienna pa
pers comment with ill-dsguised JOY on the
Eumor from Berlin that England's comb
Dental inquiries from Washington regard :
ing common action in China have failed
OF the desired results
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25

,a 1 Volunteers of Amer
se uhe children of the poor of
at .ue dilfner in Webster hall. At
eni'ufen will be fed at that place
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25

FITV-Today the Salvation ARMY
rs annual Christmas dinner to
q TINS city. 1t will be held In
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25

If,L.,rH,IA-Today the Salvation
y i a.. DINNERS to 5000 POOR PEG.
\ ti,y. 10 do this they need AGO
4 turhey, 1909 ponnds of meat,
cs,a 90 oread and large quantities OF
Lesehs. ooffee, tea, potatoes and
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25
|ToDAY's FORECAST.

~, MINI. The annual meeting
Sons of the American
y VIII be held here tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25

line six-story addition to The
nome IN the Rue de La Pout,
En- late DIR. Evans. the American
fsa De completed today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25

~ ING, Mich.-The local branch
~ worSers' union, which IN De
made another demand on the
\, npah'es for an advance of *
~ sne wages of al employees, To-
not granted. 'e ~
|Gn,f The Kansas City, Pitts
fran, abroad has Put on a line of
A bai, rcrt Arthur to Europe, the
q ehg scheduled to sa.l today.
ran 70 pc known as the Port Ar
n,,,, eSantic Steamship com
Il T fra,Sear carry first-clasls passengers
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25
RUSSIA'S BIG CANAL.

class cruise
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-25
Bank examiner

~ the Cnpsshll l'
Efforts win be
The herald., 1897-10-03

under loquat tree, obedient to Uncle
Aaron's command. EFF they wasn't a
man 'roun' to bos wimmen an critters
things d be in perty mess fore long"
We unhitched the mare, put things
straight about the barn, and uncle and.
sat down under the walnut tree to wait
for supper.
"Ev'ybody needs BOSSES" said uncle
sententiously. "A man at won't be
bossed by the right people, he amt fit
fir nothin' 'at's good, An then. feller
atll let the wrong one boss i'm, he's
worse yit
Me an Bill Hamilton was a-doin'
some sort O. work together one day
hap'n'd we was doin' suthn' t'gether
one day, an Oh Jim Jinkns he was a.
helpin' us. / never he'd Eo use fer Jim
nohow-ner nobody else didn't nu:her.
| q know, he meant we'll enough, too.
We was workin' along an bin eby Jim
he looks up an ne see John a-comin'.
Jim he stops workin' an says: Tier
comes a man at I'm jest agoin' to give
piece O. my mind to. When he comes
up here I'm jest goin' t. give him sech
dressin' down es II do him a heap O.
good
Me an Bill we didn't say nuthilG'
aT perty soon up comes John, an Of
Jinkins newell, s'r, he jest opened up
on i'm in good style was s'rrrised to
hear it, because l never s'pose6 Jim had
any spunk attall. He did everlastinly ly
lay ii on, Pears at Pasko had said
suthin about Jim, at he didn't like. l
don't r'member now whut 'twas--don't
make no difference nohow.
Jim he KEEP a-talkin' tell he got perty
The herald., 1897-10-03
AN ENGLISH GALLANT
he Was Very Gorgeous in the Eliza
bethan Days

Glancing across the surface of every
day life in the Elizabethan days of ro-
bust manhood, it is interesting to notice
the lively, childlike simplicity of man
ners, the love of Snowy, brilliant colors
worn by both sexes, and to compare these
charming characteristics with the sober
habiliments and reserved manners of the
present day, says the Nineteenth Cen
tury Here is an example of the man Of
fashion, the beau-ideal of the metropolis,
as he sallieS forth into the city to parade
himself in the favorite mart Of fashion
able loungers. st. Pauls churchyard.
His beard, If he have one, is on the wane,
but his mustaches are cultivated and
curled al the points, and himself redolent
with choicest perfumes.
Costly Jewels decorate his ears; gold
brooch of rares't workmanship fastens
his bright scarlet cloak, which is thrown
carelessly upon his left shoulder, for he is
most anxious to exhibit TO the utmos.
advantage the rich hatchings of his sill
ver-hilted rapier and dagger the eX-
quisite cut of his doublet (shorn of its
skirts) and trunk hose. His hair crop
ped close from the Top of the head down
the back. hangs in long love-locks on the
Sides His hat, which was then really
new in the country. having supplanted
the woolen cap or hood. is thrown jaunt-
lily on one side; it is high and tapering
toward the crown and has band around
it, richly adorned with precious stones
or by golGsmth'S work, and this gives
support to one of the finest of plumes.