The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-09-25
NOW TO ARBITRATE
TRIBUNAL CONSTITUTED FOR THE
ANGLo-VBNFZULAN CASE.

Fifth Arbitrator Chosen is n European,
whose Name is ct Withheld, Though
This is Considered Immaterial, as 1t Is
Promised That the Monroe Doctrine
VIII Not BE Up-Venezuela's Men Are
justices Brewer and FnIier-Hitch In
Seal Conference Arrangements-Plague
Worse at Bombay.
Washington, Sept. PA final decis-
ion has been reached by the arbitrator
WHO are 10 determine the British-Vene-
zuelan boundary line, as to the fifth ar
bltrator, or umpire, who is to act with
them. HIS name is for the present with
held 1t not Baron Courcell, whose name
has been mentioned in this connection,
nor King Oscar of Sweden, who was TO
name TIE umpire only in case the arbi-
traitors failed ID agree. An agreement
was reached without the necessity Of
calling on the Swedish sovereign. The
umpire is an European, but this is said
TO be without significance, since no
question involving the Monroe doctrine
';s 10 be submitted to the tribunal The
arbitrator in behalf Of Venezuela are
Chief Justice Fuller and Justice Brewer
Of the United States supreme court.
A SEAL CONFERENCE HITCH.
Ottawa, Ont, Sept. PAT is said here
thar the United States intends TO insist
unon the presence Of Russian and Jap
anese experts at the conference at
Washington regarding the preservation
OF seal life, and az the Canadian govern
raent is opposed to that, and wants the
inquiry confined to experts who have
studied the question, the conference
may not take place.
PEACE IN URUGUAY.
Washington, Sept. PA caDlegram
deceived at the state department from
United States Minister Stewart at Mon
tevideo announces the proclamation Of
peace there. He had previously report
"a that all arrangements had been made
looking 10 this end, but that the plan re-
auired the ratification Of congress. II is
assumed that this mas now been given
and that the insurrecJion is at an end.
A WARNING TO CUBA.
Paris, Sept. 24-Figaro warns the gov
eminent that Germany is earnestly con-
sidering whether Europe should ALLOW
the United States to drive Spain out Of
Cuba" and recalls the fact that the war
OF 1870 arose from the mistakes made by
French diplomacy in regard TO Spain.
DUKE OR RIO GRANDE FREE.
London, Sept 24-Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Serge de Mel, also known as the Duke
and Duchess Of Rio Grande," were dis
charged from custody at the Clerkenwell
court today, the charges being brought
against them OF defrauding hotels and
boarding houses having BEEN dismissed
Upon their counsel offering to pay the
bills and stating that money had been
received from the United States for that
purpose. Counsel also promised that the
prisoners would so 10 the continent i'm
mediately, if released.
"A majority of the judges consented to
the discharge of the prisoners, but the
foreman Of the jury protested against
their release, on the ground that il would
defeat the end OF justice.
The money for the payment of the bills
Of the complaining boarding house keep
ens and hotel proprie.ors was paid into
court.
Edward Serge de Mel is said to be a
commander in the Brazilian navy.
BIG GUNS FOR CANADA
Birmingham, Eng, Sept. 24.-The or
Taf Of
state for the colonies, the Birmingham
Post. says that the government Of Cam
ada, early in 1898, will make large pur-
chases of heavy field batteries and a
number Of defense guns, the latter being
for new scheme for the defense Of Mon
treal and the river below that city. Spe-
cial instructions to this effect. the Post
adds, were issued Immediately after the
return to Canada of Sir Wilfred Laurier,
the premier.
INCTTED TO REBELLION.
Bombay, Sept. 24.-The appeal Of Can
gadhar Tilak, the native member of the
legislative council. and partner of Eshoo
Iadow Bal in publishing the newspaper
Kesari has been rejected. Tilak was
sentenced to eighteen months rigorous
imprisonment on September IA for incit-
ing the natives 10 disaffection.
PLAGUE Is INCREASING.
Bombay, Sept. 24.-The latest health
statistics show that the 'bubonis plague
is again in active. having crept unobserv-
ed from Hamlet - hamlet, until a wide
area is affected. The newspapers assert
hat the withdrawal OF the medical Of
ficersfor service with the troops on the
frontier VIII entail conditions infinitely
more DISASTROUS than anything happen
ing on the frontier.
TRAM IN THE RIVER.
Madras. Sept. Glowing % the foods
having washed away a bridge on the
Bangalore-Mysore railroad near MadduI
en- engine and five cars filed with pas
sengers were precipitated into the river
causing great loss Of life.
MALAYSIAN RAILWAY.
Washington. Sept. 24-Consul Genera.
Pratt al Singapore reports 30 the stale
department that loan has been author
tied there 70 he amour Of 5000. 900 10 be
SIN the construction Of a railway system
about $40 miles in length in tae Malay
peninsula. He believes that Ibis viii bS
an excellent opportunity for American
s;ee!makers and car ana locomotiv,
builders - secure orders
WATERWORKS AT PANAMA.
Washington. Sept 24-The city o
Panama has contracted for a moderr
system Of water works, having up L