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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
MR.. RHODES'S EXAMINATION.
INTEREST IN THE INQUIRY on THE WANE-
CRETE AND THE TRANsVAAI-

INTEREST IN THE INQUIRY ON THE "ANH-
CRETE AND THE TRANsvAAIA
London. Feb. 2-The examination OF Cecil
Rhodes by the Parliamentary committee appoih'N
to inquire into the Transvaal raid was resumed
in Westminster Hall to-day. The Prince OF wares
was again present during the proceedings. and Dr.
Jameson the leader of the Transvaal raiders APP
peared at the inquiry for the first time.
The examination of Mr. Rhodes occupied the en-
tire sitting OF the committee. The hall was not
well filed with spectators as at the FORMER s't-
tngs. interest in the inquiry being apparently OH
the wane. Several times during the examination
Mr. Rhodes attempted to justify the raid by call
ing attention to the fact that England Is now IN
full sympathy with the Creans in seeking to OBJ
tain their civil rights whereas II was l]rltons WHO
sought their civil rights in the Transvaal lie also
reiterated the declaration which he made on the
first day OF his examination that the people OF
Johannesburg would never cease their agitation
until they had secured their popular rights.
Mr.. Rhodes further declared that President
kruger prior to the revolutionary measures OF
the Johannesburgers. had promised to grant their
demands. but had failed to keep his pr9aises
Mr. Rhodes said he had been told that he had let
johannesburg IN for the Transvaal trouble. bu'
after examining the letters and kilograms he ar
rived the conclusion that 1t was rather Jo-
hannesburg that let him in. .... .,,.so,,
and "Beddy White" Mr.. Rhodes said We were
the da Gfpf o stop
foreign power from coming between hhar,oum nn'
/ answered OF course not but 1t is not the Gov
ernments policy that you should lie on your
back and eat three meals a day You ought 10
ascend the Nile and make 1t impossible for t IN,
French to cross ! did not know White wonld
apply my remark to something else. II shows no"
ca refu YOU ought be In what you say =,
Mr. Rhodes in answer TO further questions saiu
that his determination to proceed TO extreme meas
ures was reached In conjunction with the leaders
at Joha nnesburg. Owing TO the hopelessness or Oh
tanning redress for the existing grievances IL WAS
intended TO change the government.
Answering a question regarding the Matapele
war the witness said: 1T is fortunate Tor you
that YOU haven't had to pay for 1t.
r,ba adf ed Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
IRON POOL MAKING A NEW AGREEnENT.
DIFFERENCES DEVELOPED WHICH CAUSED AN
ADJOURNMENT TILL NEXT MONDAY

ADJOURNMENT TILL NEXT MONDAY.
Cleveland Feb. 23-Iron producers are in the
throes OF the arrangement OF the annual contract TO
control prices and output. The pool IS formed each
spring and remains in force year. Members of the
combination were in executive session all day to-
day The various interests submitted propositions
which were taken under advisement until next Mon
dav. when another meeting will be held From pres
ent Indications however. the pool will continue
Prices if the pool goes on Will be about the same az
In 1895 and not quite as high as in 1896.
II was reported that F. T. Gates attended the meet
Ing 10 look after the interests OF Andrew Carnegie
This was denied tonight by L. e. Hanna. OF VI. A.
Hanna e. Co.. who said that Mr.. Gates was attend
Ing the meeting as representative of the consoli-
dated companies and that the Carnegie interests
were not represented a. al
THE meeting" said Mr.. Hanna, was merely
preliminary 10 the which will be held next
Monday The representatives of the various com
panies had a conference on the n sters which will
then come up for final adjustment. We have not
received any propositions from the Carnegie COM
pany as has beer reported"
Another member Of the pool spoke more plainly.
II seems that A difference exists between the in
terests represented by Gates and the other COM
panies These differences serious enough TO
NAMES that would like to the pool kept alive
for the coming season. This nc ber OF the pool
said that Gates made certain propositions 10 the
other representatives, and il this matter
which caused an adjournment until Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
STEADY RISE OF THE OHIO.
THE CENTRAL UNION DEPOT ~ CINCINNATI
THREATENED WITH INVASION BY
THE FLOOD.

Cincinnati. Ohio Feb. 23.-The Ohio Rive is rising
a, rho rate OF seven inches an hour. At 3 o'clock
This morning It had reached Water-st. and regis
,.rod Il feet The railroads using the Central
t-n,on Denot will probably have TO seek other quar-
,.rs ,ror, which 10 run their passenger trains be-
,ora tho day is over. Fifty-three feet will bring
tho water into the tracks on the old canal bed
leading 10 the depot. Trains can however. get into
and out OF the depot until the water reaches %
feet by using locomotives with high ilreboxes.
The cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton. the Penn
,,,,n;a and the Louisville and Nashville can stand
considerably more water before they will have 10 be
abandoned The rise has brought the big wharf
boats onto the railroad tracks on the levee and the
railroad cars IN that vicinity have been hauled to
safer quarters.
Merchants on the bottoms have moved their goods
I'm the cellars to upper stories. During the night
and this afternoon teamsters were kept busy haul
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
HAVE THE POWERS AGREED?
REPORTS IN VIENNA AND CONSTANTINOPLE THAT
THE CRETAN DIFFICULTIES HAVE
BEEN SETTLED.


THE CRETAN DIFFICULTIES HAVE
BEEN SETTLED
Vienna Feb. 23-According TO dispatches re-
ceived here from Athens this morning. the rep
resentatives of the Powers made demand upon
the Government of Greece to-day for the with
drawal of the Greek troops from the island OF
Crete.
II was the intention of Emperor Francis Jo-
seph TO start for Cap Martin for a season OF
recreation yesterday. but, in view of the still
unsettled state Of affairs in Crete. the Emperor
has deferred his departure until next Sunday.
The "Fremdenblatt" says that the Powers are
on the verge of agreement as to the method
10 be pursued to restrain Greco" from further
hostile action in Crete and to settle the future
administration Of the affairs OF the island.
Lord Salisbury's proposals favorng the grant
ing OF autonomy to Crete under the admins
tration OF a Prince of Greece. the paper says.
have virtually been adopted by the Powers.
Constantnople Feb. 23.-It is announced here
that the Cretan difficulties have been settled on
the basis of autonomy for the island. the Porte
nominating the Governor of Crete under the as
sent and approval OF the Powers. In view Of the
possibility that Greece will oppose such an ar
rangement. large quantities Of munitions OF war
are being hurried to the Greek frontier and the
Turkish troops there are being rapidly rein
forced.
Paris Feb 23-The "Gaulois" asserts that the
Powers have called upon Greece to evacuate
Crete within twenty -four hours. and that Greece
has consented TO do so. provided that the autono-
my OF the island be guaranteed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
THE CAR MR. MKINLEY WILL TRAVEL IN

Columbus. Ohio. Feb. pa carload OF poted
plants and cut flowers was received from Miami,
Fla this afternoon. with which TO decorate the
private car OF Superintendent |. F. Miller Of the
elect Mckinley and his family their trip TO
Washington next week. The car is in the shops
mere being renovated and painted for this service
The car Is a magnificent one, and surpasses. II Is
said any other car Of the kind in the country. Its
decora tons for this occasion will be in keeping with
it's rich draperies and appointments. The
will be sent TO Canton next Saturday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
THE EUROPEAN STOCK EXCHANGES

London Feb. 3.-The STOCK Exchange marke,
orened ouie, to-day. The tendency was better.
Shortly after the opening prices showed a shght
advance. consos both for money and the account
icing u higher than yesterdays closing prices and
American railroad stocks Is 10 u higher with the
reception OF Erie first preferred which was I'M
hanged throughout the day. The market closed
G,e, consols for money and the account closing
q 81 advance on the day. and American railroads
fhyn parity with yesterdays closing TO !. higher on
ntday
,fvices from the various Continental bourses
sLXy increased confidence. somewhat hBher prices
in,H ased business and quiet Blessings.
Film. Feb. 25-The Berlin and frankIors Dounses
ING Increase In the buying on both exchanges
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
SOUND MONEY CONFERENCES.

TWO SESSIONS TO BE HELD TO-DAY AT THE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
The Conference Committee of the National Sound
Money League will have two sessions to-day in
the rooms of the Chamber OF Commerce. the first
session beginning at II m. and before the after
noon session there Will be luncheon at the Down
town Club. rendered by the Committee Organi-
cation of which Henry Hentz, Alexander f. Orr.
A. b. Hepburn, J. Kennedy Tod, William Jay
Scheffelin Gustav II. Schwab and Isidor Straus
are members The conference will be attended by
delegates from twenty OF the large cities of the
fndS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24

ing furniture and freight from the buildings along
the river front places OF safety further up town.
The prediction OF rivermen Is that the nood VIII
begin TO subside after II reaches hfty-hve Feet
The large tobacco warehouses on Front-st. are
fun of water to the first floors. but the stock OF
tobacco has been moved out So far there mas Deen
little loss at these places.
a special dispatch from Catlettsburg. KY. says:
''The streetcar line on Centre-st. is covered with
water Residents the square bounded by North
Front Pain and Centre SITS. are moving. Inc loss
cannot be estimated The greatest loss is to timber
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
MAJOR M'KINLEY's NEW CARRIAGES.

Chicago. Feb. 23-Major McKinleys new car
r,ages will be ready for his use as soon as he
reaches Washington. The outfits. including a
landau, a brougham and a Victoria. will be shipped
from, this CITY to-day. They fiji a ear. and In
charge OF a special man. who will see that they
are properly set up ready for use.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
FREDERICK G.. BOURNE INJURED.

THROWN FROM HIS HORSE IN THE PARK AND
HIS RIGHT ARM BROKEN.
Park Policeman Thomas Smith caught runaway
saddle horse, which had thrown It's rider Frederick
G; Bourne on the Park Driveway at Ninety-second-
ST. late yesterday afternoon Mr.. Bournes right
arm was broken and he taken 10 his home In the
Dakota flats Seventy-second-st. and Central Park
West, in a carriage.
featuring Company. at No. 149 Broadway. He Is a
member OF the Racquet and Tennis the Lawyers
the New-York Yacht, the Seawanhaka CORN THAN
Yacht and a number Of other clubs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
THE BRITISH ADMIRAL'S INSTRUCTIONS.

THE BRITISH ADMlRAL'S INSTRUCTIONS.
Mr. BAIFoUR DECLINES TO TELL SIR WILLIAM
HARCOURT WHAT THEY ARE
London. Feb. 23.-In the House Of Commons
today the Right Hon George y. Curzon Parlia-
mentary Secretary to the Foreign Office, said In
reply 10 an inquiry that the signal FOR the pom
bardment OF the insurgents position at Canea
was given by Admiral Canevaro. OF the Italian
Navy, as commander of the united fleets by rea-
son OF seniority.
The Right Hon. A. J. Balfour, First Lord OF the
Treasury. replying to the request made yester-
day by Sir William Harcourt that the instruc-
tons given to the British Admiral at Canea be
laid before the House. said that he was compelled
TO decline to comply with the demand. as it would
be impolitic to do so.
The statement Of the Paris "Gaulos" that the
Powers had summoned Greece to evacuate Crete
within twenty four hours Is denied
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
CAPT HEISTAND ORDERED TO WASHINGTON

Canton. Ohio. Feb. 23.--Captain II. o. Heistand.
Major McKinleys confidential secretary. who has
been III with grip started for Columbus this morn
ing to arrange for the shipping of his household
effects to Washington. He has been ordered by
the Secretary of War to report for duty there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
RIG ICE DEAL on TIE PENOBSCOT.

raneor Me Feb. by The biggest ice deal
known on the Pcnohscot River for years The Con-
soIidated Ice Company. OF New-York. has acquired
the house and harvesting plant Of the American Ice
Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
CINAD4'S BIG EXPORT 1RADE.

Ottawa Ont Feb. 23.-The trade and navigation
report Just issued shows total exports In 1880 valued
at 1921 OI365 the largest total exports since conied-
eratIon The Increase over the previous year Was
81 800 900 The imports valued at SllsOl59o an
Increase of ST. 10000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
ANARCHY IN ASIA MINOR.
TURKS AND KURDs TREATING AIMENIANs WITH
THE UTMOST SEVERITY

THE UTMOST SEVERITY.
Londcr. Feb. 23-"The Standard" will tomorrow
publish dispatch from Constantinople saying
that anarchy prevails in the disturbed districts OF
Asia Minor. The Turks and Kurds have seizeu
everything belonging to the Armenians. Ihey
compel the latter to plough their own fields TOT the
benefit of their despoers. All who retain rem
nant Of property squeezed by the tax collectors
to he uttermost farthing. 1t Is reported that the
reservists are marrying the country and that not
the slightest check is nut upon their outrage
They recently sacked the bazaars at Payas, IN the
vilayet of Adana.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24

GREATER NETWORK CHARTER.
Full text in Brooklyn Eagle Library. out TO-
day. Price zen cents. For sale by all
dealcrs.-(Advt.
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BOLB1lN ,EgRCIAT!h DE PUCRTO-RICC.

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PERIODICO CONSAGRADO LA DEF 3NSA LIE LOS IN.
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CONDlClONES GENERATES dcordatIas por Ia DireeesGv
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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-01-17

Tho Malad Enterprise tenders this
fatherly advice to all young folks:
Young man wonld you succeed i'll
the struggle Of life? If SO. learn to
depend CT yourself. Learn to meas
urc your - abilities and form "A
lust estimation Of them. There Is
danger OF over appreciation-be
careful Of that. iiut always have "a
modest confidence i'll yourself. Re-
| member you are the best friend yuu
will ever have. Parents may not
be able to help you; brothers and
sisters cngrossed in their own trials
may neglect you; sw~ecthearts, al
lu-cd by smiles and Establishments,
desert you; the friends OF prosperity
| shun you il udvcrcity; therefore he
true to Yourself. Be hopeful and
! confident. Shape Your life in hon
csty and industry. BE open, be
generous. Avoid questionable tricks
and a%rtitice as you would pestiGcnce.
Let integrity and good faith SHINE
through every act of life. BE tru to
your friends and loyal to your
country. Take no mean advantage
but lose no oppOrtunit! OF honorable
gam. Have confidence in your
self and mankind. Let others play
the william and reprobatc. They may
succeed for Il short time. hut the
honorable life cndurcth forever.
Hold your head up and place yomr
feet firmly beusath you. II winds
and storms come, face them bravcly.
Determine To overcome every OH
stacle. Mark ont your general course
and do not he iii rertcd by every adj
verse circumstance. BE YOUR own
man; follow your own Judgment;
avoid being a coXcomb, and life, in
any walk. will be
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-01-17
The Pacific Isnilrunds.

WAsHISCToH. Jan. 1.-The House
Committee on Pacific Railroads de-
cidcd to-day to reopen the question
OF a settlement with tho roads. \
sub committe" was appointed to COT
slider the presentation Of a substitute
for the defeated Powers bill in the
line Of Mr.. IIarrison's plan fer a COM
mission to be appointed by the Prcsi.
dent to represent the Government
and make n settlement. There will be
a hearing on the question next We'd
nesday.
Representatives Of the Sioux City
& Pacific Railway Company urged the
adoption Of the bill introduced by
Representative Hepburn Of Iowa,
authorizing Il separate settlement OF
the debt Of this road to the govern.
ment. Tho majority OF the stock OF
the road Is owned by the Northwest
crn Railway Company. This matter
was also referred To tho sub.commit.
tee. Harrison will insist that all tcs.
tImony taken by the proposed com.
mission shall be under oath.
Senator Morgan Of Alabama offered
tho following resolution in tho Sen.
ntc:
"Whercns, |, il alleged that certain
bonds issued by the United Stnics in
aid OF the Central Pacific Railroad
and nlso the Union Pacific Railroad,
have fallen duo and remain unpaid.
md that by casOn OF default the
property held md owned by said COM
pnnics at that time became tho prop.
orty OF the United States, aud that
said property Of every description so
held md Owned ny said companies at
the time Of such default now right
fully belongs 10 the United States:
therefore hc il
Resolved. That tho Committee .on
Judiciary IL directed To examine into
and report whether such allegation be-
true in fact and in law. and that thcy
report tho nature and character Of IN.
title % the United States in aud Ia
said property and descriptions or riasa
Of property that have so Injured to the
United States mn Ter law md whc,hor
either Of said railroad companies has
any lawful right or equity OF rcdcmp.
ton Of said property"
Tho resolution was ordered 10 lie ON
the table. Morgan announced TINT
he desired to address the Senate upon
It..
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-01-17
cure liver IT,: '""' T.,
Hoods Pills take, easy too s.:'e. -


Seven years ago come the l1th or
January. the last train from the East
arrived preceding the big blockade.
The Gazette Of January IL. 1870, con-
tanned the follow ing: smother foot
or more or snow fell las. night and
the wind took it il hand and piled it
up in front OF railroad locomotives
and on the tracks, so that it is im.
possible ut this writing to tell any.
thing about the trains. All the
Southern Pacific trains West Of us
have been abandoned, however, and
aud it would not be at all surprising
if the were not through in Il week,
AT 10 a. M, Central Pacific train
No. 1, which arrived from the East
between 3 and 1 o'clock, was stuck
N :: snow drift above Boca, with five
engines and a snow-plouGh ahead OF
them.
-.All the trains on the V. X I. have
been abandoned, and nothing will &c
over the road until further ordcrs.
The latest from the Southern
Pacific Company is: We will be ii
big luck il we get Il train through III
Il week.
On january 3OtA the blockade was
raised, and at 1870 the dcla!e ed trains
began pulling out. The Gazette Of
january Both says:
1T has been Il trying time for the
six hundred passengers that have
been delayed here for two weeks. ant
has forcibly illustrated tho different
phases OF human nature. Tho "bcei
crs" and -kickcrs.7 were i'll a yer,
snail majority, however. for tn,
greater number had good leather il
them. and accepted the situation
philosophically."
The present stor.H has started il
just about 81 the storm OF 80 com
mcnccd. Are we to have nnothe.
Observation-Disclosures Gazette.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-01-17
Mound aud Huntington News.

}. II. SanguInct of Mound. went TO
CurtcZ Tuesday mud returned Sntur.
day. Tic reports that camp as being
III It prosperous condition.
Little Carroll, C~haunccy W. Girls
wold's youngest child whom We re-
ported very sick sick a few days since,
departed this life at 1890 o'clock
Monday evening after q short illness
the malndy being PNEUMONIA. Tho
body was taken to Lanoille where il
was tcnderly laid to rest by loving
friends. May beautiful angels watch
over the little ones spirit in that land
where death 1t unknown. Tho sOr.
rowing parents have our heartfelt
sympathy i'll their sad bereavement.
John Oclnnis, who Inns resided in
Huntington for many years left Wed.
nesday last for Los Angeles. Cali.
tGrnia to visit his mother and brother.
lie will return i'll about two months.
We wish him II pleasant trip and a
safe return. Johnny il ono OF our
staunch Lodge members.
Patrick Kane. Governor Sndler's
foreman las been very bus, for come
time gathering stock cattle Tor shio-
mcnt to Stockton, Cal; 500 head
were driven Ia Carlin and will be
shipped today.
Chas. l%largrove and Frank Miller,
Of South Fork, passed. through ycs-
tcrday on their way to- Bald Mountain.
LATHE Edith Merklcy is vcry sick.
We hope she will soon be well again.
Il. l.. aud j. f.. Porter went to Eu.
reka today. the former to attend tho
l~attcr'a wedding. Frank will return
with his bride by the 18th inst, at
which time nc "a" give Il grand 70.
ccpiiOn IL |. y. G. y. hall. Frank
wishes all his friends to he present.
Miss anna Toyne and Pearl ind
scy returned from Elko with ID. I lind.
sey Tuesday.
Miss Minnie ~ltcckliart, Of Elko, was
tile guest OF Miss Pcrmclia Henry.
this week.
Tho weather for several DAYS has
been fine. moro like April tim Jan.
uary but today Il storm seems 10 Ian
gathering.
\ Cnpriola returned Yesterday
from Pine Valley.
Miss Ella Crusson closed nor ac,,ooI
in Liberty district Friday apI will
aftc: visiting friends u few days. RI.
turn to her home IN Stnrr Valley. Wo
will he sorry 10 lose her ns she Ina
been among ua II long time md has a
host OF friends who will miss bcr.
Duties at home make il necessary
That she leave her school ut ll,ia TINA
Miss Ptnrl Lindsay will take bor
place aud reopen the acllool tomor.
TOw.
NJ. II. Miller Of Elko. nccomronicd
10y Mrs. =. NJ. Henley. paid u visi. 10