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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31
YhDSDIZURE OF HAI-NAN
/ "Details Of the Reported Occupation
49, by France. ......
sJTED IN ACCORD WITH RUSSIA.
News OF the Affair Probably withheld
By the French, Who Evidently Com
troll the Telegraph Offico at Hai-kow.
Japan's Warlike Preparations.

Japan's Warlike Preparations.
Dondon, Dec. 31.-The Daily Mall has
received kilograms from Hong Kong
and Tonquln, denying the report Of
French occupation Of the Island Of
Hai-Nan, hut it regards it as morally
certain that Hai-Nan was occupied
about fortnight ago, when Port Ar
thur was occupied by the Rus.,,nn ns
the coincidence forcing the suspicion
that France and Russia were acting In
concert.
A dispatch to The Daily Mail from
Singapore says:
THE news that the French had oc-
cupied the Island of Hai-Nan was
brought here from Saigon Capital of
French Cochin China) on Tuesday by
the French mail boat Ernest Simon.
Before the latter left Saigon, on the
25th, French cruiser arrived there
with either Admiral Bedolliere or let
tiers fros rim to the French governor
of Saigon. he Ernest Simon delayed
for an hour at Saigon in order to take
the governors dispatch relating to the
hosting Of the flag on the Island OF
Hai-Nan to the French governor.
"The cause of the delay was known
only to few officers on board the
Ernest Simon, but inadvertently the
secret was impaired to a French Of
1icer here (Singapore), who, not being
bound to secrecy, let the matter out.
1t Is believed that the French hold the
telegraph office at Hoi-Kow. and pre-
vent communication to Hong Hong.
m hatHs Hat
quin) and Saigon Is broken and under
going repair, and therefore it is I'M
possible for Admiral Bedoliere to te!o-
graph the news of the seizure to Saigon.
admiral Bedolliere, with the war
ships Bayard and Descartes, left Hong
Kong on Dec. II. He called at Hal
Phong on Dec. IS and attended the
meeting of the defense committee at
Hal-Phong about that date, when the
seizure of the Island of Hai-Nan was
decided upon
A dispatch from Shanghai says: A
British fleet of eight ships and four
torpedo boats has arrived at Chemulpn
1.-THE port of SeouD. 1t is reported that
there are two Japanese cruisers on the
Yang-tse- kiang river. Japan is work.
ing night and day for the preparation
for war. II is said that the British and
Japanese fleets are in close touch.
A dispatch from Toxic says Marquis
Ito is forming a cabinet. 1t is believed
that Marquis Ito will aim to maintain
q peaceful attitude.
A special dispatch from Shanghai
says that communication are constantly
passing between the British and jap
Rnese officers, and it Is understood that
the Japanese ministers are trying to
effect an approaehment with England
Oh the basis of joint guarantee Of
reform in Chinese administration.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31

Brussels, Dec. 3l.-The Independence
Beige reports that a Belgian agent at
Bona, Congo Free State, has been SEN
fenced to two years imprisonment for
the murder of his black mistress in the
Aruwimi district. He tied his victim
to a tree, smeared her with honey and
sugar, and left her to the attacks of
bees. She died after three days horri-
bic totture.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31
THE GOOD NIGHT KISS.

She kissed good night to papa
She bowed good night to me
] thought perhaps, that l too
Muy get a kiss you see.
But no! subtle barrier
. Was standing there between,
I'm nine and twenty summers,
And she is seventeen.
To papa, such caresses,
Arc given every day,
And thus his child he blesses,
1t is fathers way.
But oh! what thrill electric,
That kiss to me would bring,
A guileless maids caressing ,
Will make the heart throbs ring.
All tenderhearted maiden
In innocence and youth.
May heaven forever guide thee,
In virtues path of truth.
And may no arms less holy,
Around thy form eutwine.
Or lips less true than papa's
BE ever pressed to thine.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31

The poiiccat the City Hall received a
Valentine yesterday. This Is about six
weeks ahead Of the season. The valentine
was about five and half feet in height
Lnd Weighed about $50 pounds. 1t came
IN tLopatrol wagon and Cupid had sup.
Ilitd full sized heart Of coast liquor,
James had to answer charge Of drunken.
ness this Morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31
Another Christmas Tree Fire

Twelve year old John Hayes, son of
Edward Hayes Of Ninth and Poplar streets
about o clock last evening threw II burn
ing match among some cotton about a
Christmas tree and fire which damaged
the building to the extent Ni S2i eLsued.
The alarm WAS s0uhiId flon box No q.
This blaze was extihguishod without
water
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31

To quickly remove headache and tho dis.
comfort oi indigo ion, use Dr. Bulls Pills.
they promptly iovohnl effect a cure. -.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31
Strangers

visiting Wilmington during the holidays
and wishing photographs 'Ui.ii DO "'r'
by calling uu Cumming, the photograph.
or ace Market street,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31

David McHenry, tailor 112 West Second
street, will do gentlemen's neat repairs. Get
your garments to look as good as new.
Suits to order,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31

Learn Shorthand, Bookkeeping, clc. at
Goldoy College, day or night and get u po
Bition-NQ clAsses-Enro!I nog.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31
HcKELs' SUCCESSOR.

Charles @. Dawes Qualities as Comp.
troller ef the Currency.
Washington. Dec. 31.-Comptrollef Of
the Currency James II. Eckles. whose
resignation took effect today, called
upon the president yesterday afternoon
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31

to pay his respects and say goodby
Mr.. Ecliles left for Chicago this morn
ing. His successor, Mr.. Charles G..
Dawes. qualified as comptroller today.
and will take charge of the office next
Monday,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31

/ find Salvation Oil tho best cure for
rheumatism have ever known. Joshua
Zimmerman Wethercdville, Md.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-05-18
INVENTIONS AND CUSTOMS.

In the pocket of a man who was re-
Gently killed by a nitroglycerine ex-
plosion was found q silver dollar, on the
face of which was found imbedded asil-
yer dime, driven by the force of the ex-
plosion; on the other side of the dol
lar was the plain imprint of another dol
lar.
A submarine locomotive and train of
cars is among the possibilities of the
near future. The inventor Of the plan
proposes to find sunl1en vessels, rescue
their cargoes, lay foundations for piers,
lighthouses, bridges and docks. The
curious invention will be able to de-
scend to the depth OF 300 feet and to
rise and sink at the will of the opera.
tor. r..
The Turkish tombstone, if it mark
the grave of a man, is surmounted by a
turban and the diversity of forms shows
the different generations that have
passed away. These round-headed
stones present the appearance of
dwarfed imps. Tombston2s over won-
en- are decorated with carved flowers.
Both kinds have inscriptions, and are
often highly colored and gilded.
A wUter-tube Jail is one of the
latest Yankee inventions. Instead
of the bars of the cells Icing
made of iron rods too strong
to be sawed through they are construct
cd of tubes, forming part OF the high
pressure water system. In Gaze an CT
fort is made TO escape, and one CT tllc
tubes breaks, there is an immediate agi-
tation of the water, and the alarm thus
given results in speedy search for the
damage.
Early risers along Grosvenor place,
London, few weeks ago, were amazed
to see the windows Of the duchess of
Cleveland's house boarded up, while q
busy little fire engine was playing
on the front of the mansion In lessthan
an hour the smoke-grimed building was
clean and rew-looliing, and the manner
of making it SO has been strongly rec
commended 90 householders who wish
their stone fronts to show q goodly face
during the jubilee festivities.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-05-18
a Benr's Treacnery.

Although bears have a reputation
ofbeing rathcrgood natured than other
wise: it is dangerous to presume on that
belief. Not long ago, gentleman.
who had been q frequent visitor to the
Cincinnati Zoo, was feeding q pet bear
with peanuts. He was tossing them
into. the cage, and the bear was eating
them with grunts of satisfaction, when
the man, holding the remainder OF TIC
nuts in his hand, put his arm throuCl:,
the bars of the cage. In an instant tn
bears savage nature was aroused, ard
instead Of taking the nuts it inserted
its teeth inthe mans WRIT. The spec
tatorH. instead of rol;ing the bear with
canes, and thus t!isengaging the ami
mails attention, ran away, calling for
help. The man was in extreme peril, as
the bear was drawing his arm further
into the cage, thus bringing his face
nearer, while two other bears in the
cage were advancing to team him. He
kept his nerve wonderfully, but his
strength was rapidly failing, when two
keepers came with iron bars and beat
of the treacherous beast-Detroit Free
PreEN -
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-05-18

FRANK l.. STANTON, the Georgia poet,
is an optimist in everything and man
OF the most sunny, cheerful disposition.
He is described as sturdy, broad
shouldered figure Of about medium
height, the head noticeably large, tho
forehead broad and full"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-05-18
Where Sisters Dress Alike.

In Yucatan, Central America, sisters
dress precisely alike, even to the tying
of a bow, the turn OF a button, or tho
flower in the hair. In the tropics large
families are the rule. and any day you
may see in that country girls in groups
rof from three to bakers dozen who be-
long to the same family, as their clothes
will show. It is thus easy to distin-
guish, the, members of family any
% where, and not infrequently sisters are
called by their favorite flower or color.
In Anam men and women wear their
hair in the same way and dress almost
alike. Earrings and finger rings are
worn, by women only. Lapp men and
women dress alike. The men and wom-
en- Of the Cree tribe OF Indians dress
alike, but con be distinguished by the
ornamentationi of their leggings, that
OF the men being vertical and that Of the
women horizontal.--Ch Tribune.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-05-18

1t takes 72,0o0 tons of paper to
J.: make the postcards used In the United
Kingdom each year. ......
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-05-18
IOLHT STATEMENT
OF AUDITOR AND TREASURER
OF ELKo COUNTY. :

NIAAO SOONA1.
For the Quarter Ending April
" .1.s1sSs.l,.
STATE OF NEYADA,1. -
County Of Rlko.
AUDITORS oFFlCE
To the Honorable Board Of Comfy CommIs
sioners Of Elko County, Nevada:
GENTLEMEN: We herewith submit our Quar-
terly Report Of the Finances Of the County
for the quarter ending April 1882.
Respectfully submitted: .
CA. WATKINS
.fr..-' Auditor,
ia. MCBRIDE,
Treasurer.
RECEIPTS FROM ALL SOURCES
Sal in treasury Dec28 go. s28,l72 95
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-05-18
SUMMARY

Total receipts. ......... .S39, 76l "a
Paid from county funds. 9,749 80
Paid from Road fund. =. 9O4 10
Paid from school fund. 9,2Os 70
Total disbursements. I. {. 1882 "a
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-05-18

Balance in treasury 49,. l9,s9s 40
The above balance stands to the
credit OF the various funds as per
Treasurer's Balance Sheet, dated
April L. 1897: Z
Ss-, :Et.si ~
TREAsURER'a BALANCE SHEET.
Cash in Treasury to tie credit of the
various funds. march 81, 1897: (
In State fund. ....S IS 90
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-12
HEAVY GALE oS rHE LANES.
Several small Vessels Lost aud
Crew. Narrowly Essape.

ST. JOSEPH. A}rh. Nov. u--Thc hsavl-
IS, zee seen here since 1871 Is running here
today The ~I03 Is blowing fftv ru1eS
ar hour with frequent fil,rries Of snow
The fwa-rnaS;si Schooner Ina capSlzcd in
the aa;eoF vita ten Fnen aboard. who nar-
rewlv escaped drowning. TIE crew ard
messengers were rescued ~ Tire ltse-~aviay
t.,at. Considerable UHeaSiaeSs IS fett FOR
the steamer Frank Woods overdue at NIL
wsukes-
PORT STANLEY Dat. New fI-SrHooo-
or Crotch. ~ Detra!,. was caught IN TIRE
saie last nsshs and soCu4sret TIE crew e
six men we're rescued by the Ise-SAy:DS
boat
CLEVELAND. Me-. IA severe g4,e.
whira has been bisv ~ nesr'y sli day
aas tonight. has sUspS g4e3 navigation an
Lake Erie
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-12
"sTARLIGHT'' COULD NOT WIN.
Defeated by "Muidoon's Cyclone" In
Ten Terrific Rounds.

LONDON. Nov 1i.-Fred Morris known
as "Muldoon's cyclone" and starlight.
the Australian coiored boxer. met tonight
for a twenty-ronnd contest at Excelsior
hall for the middleweight championship.
Ten rounds were fought and Morris was
the winner. Both men did plenty OF good
punching, but there was also lot of hug
gng.
The contest created great excitement
During the opening rounds IL looked as II
the cyelonlc style OF Morris would soon
settle matters but Starlight met his ter
rifle onslaught gamely, though being
obliged 10 dodge all over the ring. Nor
ris forced the fighting throughout. but got
a lot OF smart hits in return. In the sixth
round both men toned down. Starlight haV-
ing rather the better Of Il, but in the next
round Morris pulled himself together The
tenth round was desperately fought.
About halfway through both men came 10
the floor heavily and struggled hard on
the floor But Morris was the first mp.
The bout ended amid great excitement.
and the verdict Of the referee WAS popular.
IT is now understood that Morris Will
ehallenge Dick oBrien, of Boston. TO
fght limited number Of rounds before
the club Offering the largest purse.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-12
NEW FORKS LEGISLATURE.
nSpablicans Control the Assembly
ana hill Elect the Speaker
Au nm cfal Statement,

sxEV YORK. Nov. 11.--ChaIrman c. W.
Natkett OF the Republican state commit
IL, has given out the following statement
toscefning the organization OF the New
ysi legislature:
The Republicans have elected SUBJ
etantiaI ma iority I'm the next assembly and
Nh organize that body. The returns. as
amused Officially this week, make II Ger
tsin frat the Republican votes In the next
house nil exceed the Democratic by az
last eleven. A Republican Will be elected
etesker and Republican ideas or iegtSla-
Tn will prevail IN the legislation OF tho
pssion The lower house will be In SYM
nshy with the Republican senate and the
Republican governor. The rumors OF fac
dnnat differences and the claims of DEM
tgass which have been circulated. with
TIE manifest purpose OF confusing the pee
ps o. the state as to the political COM
pexion Of the assembly. are not worthy or
hfions consideration.
sEixhty-one Republicans have been
tscfed 10 the assembly. Two OF them.
fnM New York city, were nominated by
ne Citizens Enion. Their affiliations have
slxzys been with the Republicans.
Doubtless IN considering and acting upon
ne legsslafion affecting municipal affairs
ssey VIII be guided 10 some extent by the
views Of those responsible for their noni-
Ailnn and election but on questions In
sesink party considerations II Ia as alb
@fd 10 suppose that they VIII join the
nsmorfais as that tine Democrats will rail-
y undsr their leadership.
Ihsre r. nothing in the avowe1 prtnci-
~ Of the Citizens Union, as I under
ssad them. which would compel men hold
IS ne idfas Of either great party 10 aban-
90 them and take up those Of their old
me ennonen,s. Even If such an absurd
" we're possible. there are stiil enough
sYes1 natives 10 guarantee TINT Repub-
Man speaker viii preside ana that the leg
kaiigs viii be directed along the lines Of
Stabilized Republican nolicV."
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-12
aEE'S REFORM RECORD.
Ar HE ACCOMPLISHED DuRI.G
MS TERMS As MAYOR.
..-s.~ before fhe sinefeeafh Cen-
! 4~rv Club, He strongly Advocates
n~nfefpaI Ownership of Mo-
and public Franchises.

{ srrw YORK. Nov. r---Cov. Hazen 8.
- ~ Michigan. delivered an address
1870 before tbe Nineteenth Century
5fsrh ii Eherry's.
4 1870 was q very large attendance at
IS. rs1~ting. sElerry'a hall being filed with
- srd women IN evening dress.
= .s.,herf wash, OF Philadelphia. had also
- scvf.ed 10 talk on similar subject
{ -. s,,cte Of reform In Iia native city. and
- q. shuses OF rig rule there.
pvssaent Taylor introduced the speaker
q =. evening at 800 o'clock. and Gov.
@s.sres at once Logan 10 deliver his ad-
- reading frem manuscript.
. -. Pingree spoke OF the Results OF
= Years OF Municipal Progress
"a soyeraor ssatea that Il WAS the duty
6. - ls...rv good citizen to take an active In
-, Il The politics of his municipality
- cr,v to vote. but to take part actively
= ..,.r,,aes and primary elections. Then,
..s-ergng his connection with the munich
-, affairs OF Detroit, AZ mayor, during
a erx. Eve years, he told them hos. IN
8. bts administration. the city had ac-
s;.sd its ogn electric lighting plant, and
~ now splendidly Illuminated AT less
~. half the old rates. how gas had been
1870 At least 0ne-taird In price. how
- IN roads had been made public thor
..ss,sres. how the street paVements had
- randeYfuliy improved: how the pub
1. ..tao, facilities had been bettered: how
8. styeet car facilities had been greatly
s..s.-sa ard the cost OF transportation
sss~-ced. that nov one company sells SIX
800 for q quarter. with transfers, and
..,she, eight tickets with transfers; how
n ~trset car companies had been COM
-s,l.A 10 sell w0rklngmen's tickets al j.
s.rss during certain hours, and how, by
* s,.r.Ing of an opposition company, tei.-
80. raies had been reduced more than
per cent.
imon3 other things he said:
slfv experience Is that those who stand
1...sosf In the synagogue OF a sunday.
~ .ye engaged in brihing aldermen the
-, q the week, or getting up stock job
80 schsmes to defraud the widows and
.s,sans are the most dangerous members
4 society
NJ Il the duty of the government 10
..cte~, the weak against the strong. the
- against the selfishness OF wealth.
sar right here that unless the Repub-
n4sn marty comes out as champion CT
..As average man and his welfare, and un-
! - Il ceases TO cater to syndicates. trusts
! - rnonopoIies. 1t will be buried In obliy-
/ a NE must begin by advocating 8
rnntcipal ownership of natural monopo-
- and take away from them the item
u prunt and relieve the wage Garner to
Ia extent"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-12
Jasiesias ftners.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 1.-THE wealth
e. al TngIexide WAS r,ouGy today and the
Track WAS very fast, Results
SIX fur.ongs- kafSeT5a won, ri Moro ssc-
ond. Dcnator third. Time, liza.
E1fg9 flirlonzs--Tea Rose III. Won. Lone
Princess second. IseliIczsSe third. Tine
l.ol2s
SIX ftlrionxs-1Ieer Lily won. George Ice
second prestar third Tine, i:l1's.
one Y5efle~-peVifs Dream wo0. Harma1isa
second Lena thtrs. Time l:+Et.
seven ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We0 Ne~.'u~
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-12

WASHINGTON, Nov. n.-Army trans
fers have been made as follows:
Eighteenth infantry--Second Lieut.. Muir
ray Baldwin. from Company II to Com
pany X: Second Lieut.. II. Y. Gruobs. from
Company X 10 Company IL.
Ninth infanry-Capt. w. l.. Carpenter.
from Company ID to Company /: Capt. G.
NJ. Rockefeller. from Company l 10 Com
parv B.
Brig. Gen. Wade, commanding the de-
partment OF Dakota. notified the war de-
parfment today of the abandonment OF
Fort Custer, Mont, In accordance with
orders from Washington. The garrison.
made up OF the Tenth cavalry. has been
distributed as follows: Troops A and K.
with Mai. NOVEL;. to Fort keogh. Mont. !:
Troop X. 10 Fort Assinaboine. Mont. !:
Troop y. to Camp Merritt. Mont.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-12

The Peters Case VIII Go Ia the Jrry
Somc Time Today

Special Dispatch 10 the Pest rniellireucer
TACOMA. Nov. ii.-Argument IN .Ae
Peters case, which has been on trial for tho
pasf three days before Judge Gilbert IN the
Federal ,>au~t ras commenced THIS after
noon at S:G0 by Deputy United States Al
iorney Clayreol WIN spoke Cor an hour
He went quite fullv lrto the ease an1
made magnificent talk for his maid n
speech.
Attorney Bogie az North Yakima fol
lowed for the defense. making an able and
impressive argument;
Prosecuting Attorney CaIner wili fol-
low for the defense tomorrow. and United
States Attorney Gas will close for the gov
eminent.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-12
High school Football Tomorrow.

The Seattle high school football team IS
working hard for les game with the Ia
coma high school team a. the Y. NJ. =.
4. park tomorrow afternoon AZ O'Clock.
Manager Sewen is pleased with the team
work his men have been doing OF late
and expects them 20 show uD we'll Last
season the local team won the game play
"a in Seattle November 3, b. score Of
10 30 1. The return game witnessed won
,serful Improvement on ihe part OF the Ia
coma players. and they had no trouble IN
doing up the boys from Seattle. This sea-
son both teams have been doing good
work and consequently u battle royal
NAV re expected.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-12
Ta~ntsan az Ntcnhnl.

NEW YORK. Nov. u.-Senators orvtlle
H. Piatt OF Connecticut: James X. Jones.
of Arkansas, and Representatives Walter
Evans, OF Kentucky: Charles w. Russell,
of Connecticut. and Benton McMilIin. OF
Tennessee, Of the joint committee or
finance and ways and means, met at the
Murray Hili hotel today TO hear the tes-
timony OF business men as TO whether or
not alcohol should be taxed In commodi-
ties other than beverages. The committee
met In executive session.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-12
NO COMPROMISE TO he MADE.
CT Council VIII Not Deni With the
flirfaf lOInnnnN.


Special Dispatch TO the Post-Intelligencer.
TACOMA. Nov. u.-At Il conference be-
tween the council committee and Manager
Hurley and Judge Stiles, Of the CONNER
ciai Light and Power Company, an offer
was made ny Judge Stiles. attorney for
the company, 10 compromise the differ
ences that now exist between the COM
pany and the city This offer was that
rho company would drop the damage suits
now pending against the city. providing
the ordnance requiring the company 10
put its wires underground was shelved.
To this City Attorney Judson objected.
stating that he had no fear Of the damage
suits, consequently he saw no reason for
Il compromise
Judge Stiles accused Mr.. Judson Of sag-
gesIing the ordinance for the purpose NJ
driving The company ont OF business Mr.
Judson did nor deny the allegation. stating
that IL was done on business grounds
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-12
NEW MINISTER TO CHINA.


WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE president
today appointed Charles Page Bryan. of
Illinois. 10 be envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary TO China. Bryan
Is about AZ years old He has been a
member of the legislature for three terms
He vas educated in Europe and is a fluent
linguist.
Minister DENLY. who Is succeeded by this
appointment, has had the position since
the beginning Of Cieveland's FIRST term
President Harrison appointed Mr.. Blair.
OF New Hampshire, To succeed DENLY.
but he was Objectionable 10 the Chinese
government, and DENLY was left undis-
turbed