The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-07
THERE MAY BE TWO
WHAT GREAT BRITAIN PROPOSES
AS TO SEAL CONFERENCES.

Refuses to Meet With the Representative
of Russia and Japan But 1t Is Intimated
That She wouldn't Mind Meeting thu
United states Alone aud the United
States, Russia and Japan Night Get To-
eether II They Liked-CaDsda's Objec-
<tiou Spoiled tho Original Program
Central American Affairs
London, Oct 6-The officials Of the
| British foreign Office have communicate
| ed 10 the United States ambassador,
| Colonel John Hay, the final decision OF
that government, that Great Britain
/ must refuse to take part IN any sealing
conference with representatives OF Rus
| STA and Japan. The British govern
ment, however, asserts its willingness to
| confer with the United States alone.
| hut it insists that Russia and japan
are not interested in the Bering sea
seals to a degree emitting them to a
representation at the conference. The
| British government does not suggest
any date for a conference with the
| United States and il is thought proDs bic
in London that Great Britain's with
drawal will result in two meetings, one
between the United States, Great Bril-
tain and Canada.
1t cannot be too strongly reiterated
that the withdrawal Of Great Brit41n
from the Washington conference is due
TO Canada's insistence and that until
the Canadian officials informed the for
eign Office here OF Canada's objections
TO meeting Russia and Japan, out of
fear Of being outvoted, Great Britain
fully intended to enter the conference
with the other three governments.
But for Colonel Hays representations
the first announcement OF Great Bri-
tain's unwillingness 10 take part in the
conference would have been final, but
the United States ambassador so plain
~ pointed out the unusual character Of
Great Britain's change Of mind al so
late day, that some OF the foreign Of
fee officials decided TO reopen the ques-
ton and have been enieavoring, but I'M
successfully, to secure Canada's ac-
quiescence.
Sir Julian Pauncefote the British
used his influence in a spirit of friend
illness 10 the United States in efforts to
secure the adherence of Great Britain
TO thee riginal program.
The diplomats here consider that
Great Britain's course was not courte-
Gus TO Russia and Japan.
Experts who have been investigating
sales OF seal skins in London in order
to obtain evidence for the use of the
United States at the conference, have
proved that so per cent of the skins sold
by the Canadian companies are those
OF female seals and that most of the
animals were shot.
Washington, Oct. 6.-Inquiry at the
state department confirms the announce
ment from the British foreign office in
London that the British government
mas refused to take part in any confer
ence in which Russian and Japanese
delegates participate. Beyond this con-
firmation the officials of the depart
ment decline to discuss the question as
to further progress on the subject. Mr.
John w. Foster, eX-secretary OF state,
VINO Is in charge of the interests of the
United States in the Boring sea fisheries
matter. was asked about the statement
that there would be two conferences,
one between the United States and
Great Britain. and the other between
the United States, Russia and Japan,
and he declined to discuss this point at
the present time.
GUATENrALA'S TROUBLES.
Washington, Oct. 6.-United States
Consul Pringle at Guatemala has cabled
the state department that the govern
ment forces have re-captured from the
insurgents the town Of Quezaltanango.
This town was captured by the insur.
gents about two weeks ago.
The state department has gone as far
as il deems expedient towards thep ro-
lection Of American interests in Guate-
maia by having the United States ship
Alert sent there. The two places on
the coast where the insurgents have
appeared. Champerico and Ocas have
already been visited by the Alert, which
arrived this morning al San Juan de
Guatemala Her commander merely re-
ported arrival to the navy department
and his intention TO return 70 Ocas.
NO DICTATORSHIP.
Washington, Oct 6.-Senor Caivo. the
Costa Rican representative here. states
positively that the reports that Presi-
dent Iglesias OF Costa Rica has pro-
claimed himself dictator is without
foundation. Mr. Calvo received adj
vices from his government today which
show conclusively that no dictatorship
exists. He has also received a copy of
the official decree which doubtless gave
rise 10 the reports OF a dicta torship.
The decree was issued by the per:na-
nent commission of congress and not
by the president. and is limited 10
suspension of the right OF hsbeas corpus
FOR sixty days from September 10 This,
the decree states, Is in accordance with
section OF the constitution. The de-
cree gives the president no unusual
power.
Mr. Calvo states that the disorder !
which occurred at Santo Domingo was
wholly local It was this riot which ,
gave occasion under the constitution for
me suspension Of the writ OF hsoeas
corpus. Mr.. Calvo believes the suspen- |
SION will be vacated before the next |
sixty days expires. as the need for IL 1
has passed away.
Thin ana impure blood Is made rich
and healthful by taking Hoods Sarsa- |
parilia-
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT MEDFoRD
Incendiary Started a $1,000 BiaIe Yes |
terday Morning.