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The San Francisco call., 1897-12-07
HARRY COOPER CONVICTED,
The Defense Submitted Its Case on
the PrOsecution's Evidence

-
the Prosecutions Evidence
1t took jury just three minutes to con-
vict Baron" Henry Westwco Cooper of
forging and ut:ering a check on the Aus.
tralian Bank in Judge Cooks court yes
terday afternoon. The case against
Cooper went on trial in the morning and
the prosecution began TO introduce its
load OF evidence. As the check alleged 10
b. forged bears the 81 nature of Dennis &,
Wallace, who are supp sed TO reside in
Australia, and owing to the difficulty or
i'm possibility of identifying the signatures
OF people living iu that ar-off land, the
prosecution for time hardly expected to
secure conviction. 1t introduced ali the
evidence at hand, however, and then
cested the case. Attorney I. K French.
representing Cooper, then moved the
rourt to instruct the jury to acquit the
de erdant. The court refused, and the
attorney, after noting an objection, SUBJ
mitted the case. The jury filed out and
three minutes later returned and entered
a verdict of guilty. The case will be car
ried TO the SuDremeCour and there Attor-
nev French hopes TO clear his client on
technical grounds.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-07
s.ruon the Conductor.

Dr. w R. Jamison of the California Medical
and Surgical Infrmary was charged in Judge
ConIan's court yesterday with battery and
vulgar language. The complaining witness is
J. A. Nee, conductor on Haight-street car,
y who alleges that Dr. Jamison struck him over
the head with his cane because he was ordered
of the car for refusing 10 pay his fare. At the
DOCTORS request a continuance was granted
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-07
FIRE COMMISSIONERS.

George T. BOhen Elected President foI
the Ensuing Year.
The annual meeting of the Fire Com
missioners was held yesterday morning,
when George T. Bohen and W. Mcdonald
filed their certificates of election as Com
m.ssioners. George T. Bohen was then
unan mousIy elected president Of the
board for the ensuing year, being the third
lime that the honor has been conferred
upon him.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-07
st MarV,s Churr h.

Tomorrow being the feast of the immacu-
late conception OF the B essed Virgin Mary,
mass viii be said in ST. Mary's (PaulisD
Church, California street. at $50, 1880, 9 and
IL A. NJ. S)lemn high mass will be sung, at
which special musical programme will be
rendered. Vspers Will be sung in the evening
at z AS O'clock. Sermons appropriate to the
feast Will be preached al IL A. NJ. and AS P. n.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-07
AI1CTION SALES.

BY FAsToN & ELDRIDGR--This day, Decem-
ber7, Tur ish Rugs, at 23O suffer street. al p NJ
BY FRANK w BUTTFRFIELD- Mon lay. Decem-
her 3, Iersian and Turkish Rugs, a: 21S ost
street, at , 90 and 80 p N,
IL &. Il. UMBsEN d 6Co.-Wednesday, December
is, J eaI hsiate at IA NJ MOnIgomery street. al IL
O'Clock.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-07
ADJUSTMENTS

BALDWIN THEATER.- italian Grand opera.
COLUMBIA IHEATER- "OtheEo"
NORosco's CPERA-HoUst-- Old Glory"
AICAzAR THFATER. The Nominee"
1IvoLI OPERA HORSE Rip Van Winkle.''
ORTHFUM.-Hi High Class NHuDrN.,i-
OLYMrUA-Corner OF Mason and Eddy streets
Boston Ladies' Military Band.
BUSIEST. TBEATER.-" south Before the War"
CBFRON --traHd or
METROPOLITAN TEMPLE. - Banjo Recital,
Thursday evening, December g.
UIBo IATHs.- Bathing AMI FerformRucaS
HE CHUTEs AND CHUTEs FREE 1HEATER--
Great Vaudeville Company every afternoon ana
Evening.
1AclEIc COAST JOCKEY CLUB.-Races to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-07
DR.. D'EyeIyn to Sneak.

Dr. d'Eyelyn, president of the Geographical
Society of California, will deliver lecture en-
titled 'Is the World Ours?" at Golden Gate
Hall this evening at z :45 O'CLOCK.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-07

Among modern weapons the bayone
has changet cas- since is invention.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-08

Sturdevants' right prices.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-08
BY AUTHORITY.
SALE OF LEASE OF GOVERNMENT
LOT SITUATE AT KAILUA,
NORTH KONA, HAWAII.

On Tuesday, June Sth, 1897, at 10
o'clock noon, at the front entrance of
the Executive Building, will be sold at
public auction the Lease of the prem
Uses known as Kamakahonu, near the
sea beach, lately occupied by Miss
Anna Paris, situate at Kailua, North
kona, Hawaii, and containing an area
of 40 of an acre, a little more or less.
Term Lease for five years.
Upset Rental: $50 per annum, pay
able semi-annually in advance.
j. A. KING,
Minister of the Interior.
Interior Office, May s. 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-08
SEALED TENDERS

VIII be received at the Office of the
Minister of the Interior until MON
DAY, May 10, 1897, at IL o'clock noon,
for furnishing to the Road Supervisor
the following supplies in quantities as
required from time to time for the
Bureau of Roads and Bridges, Homo
lulu, during the term of six months.
from Nav II, 1897:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-08


Picks, Iron CITY," per doz., to ID
Handles for same, per doz.
Mattocks, Hunts, per doz.
Mattocks, "Iron City," per doz.
handles for same, per doz.
Axes, Hunts, per doz.
Axes, Iron City" per doz.
Handles for same, per doz.
Planters Hoes, IA inches across
blade, per doz.
Handles for same, per doz.
Hammers, sledge, per 10.
Hammers, stone, per 10.
Handles for same, per doz.
Stone Picks, per doz.
Stone Wedges, per lb.
Files. fiat bastard, per doz., 12 in,
| IA in, 16 in.
Dandy Brushes, best, per doz. me-
dunn, per doz.
Grow Bars, per doz.
Tacks, timed, per doz. boxes, o.,
10 o., 10 o., "a OF.
Hinges, r, per pair, s in, 10 in, IL
in. Iron.
hinges, r, per pair, s in, 10 in, ~
in. Galvanized.
Hinges, strap, per pair, in, 10 in,
~ in. Galvanized.
Hinges, strap, per pair, in, 10 in,
10 in. Iron.
Washers, iron, per lb.
Emery Cloth, per doz. sheets.
Brooms, push, II in, glued backs,
long rattan, best quality, per doz.
Brooms, push, IA in, wired backs,
long rattan, b st, quality, per doz
Rivets, copper, per ID.
Wheelbarrows, iron tray, each.
Wheelbarrows, wooden tray, iron
wheel, each
buckets, galvanized iron, per doz.,
~ in, II in, 16 in.
Carriage Bolts, per cent off list price
furnish dated list
Machine Bolts. per cent off list price
Furnish dated list.
Lanterns, Dietzs, No. o.. tubular, per
doz.
Globes for above, white, per doz.
Globes for above, red, per doz.
SUNDRIES.
Dynamo Waste, per lb.
Yellow Soap, per 100 lbs.
Coal Tar, per Dbl
Carbolineum, per Dbl.
Dead Oil of Tar, per Dbl.
Manilli Rope, Tubbs', per lb.
Sheet Rubber Packing, per lb.
Tallow, per 100 lbs.
Kerosene Oil, 10 case lots. Name
brandy
HAY AND GRAIN.
California Wheat Hay, large bales,
per ID.
California Wheat Hay, q bales, per
lb.
No. 1 Rolled Barley, per lb.
a.. No. / Surprise Oats, per lb.
New Zealand Oats, per ID.
Wheat Bran, per h.
Samples of grain to accompany each
bid
Bids must be in accordance with the
above Schedule, and must be endorsed
Tender for Supplies, Honolulu
Roads," and all SUPPLIES must be de-
livered at any point required within
one mile of the Post Office, free of
charge. and are subject to the Road
Supervisors approval
Bonds will be required in such rea-
sonable sum as may be named by the
Minister, for the furnishing in accord
ance with the tender, of such items in
the Schedule as may be approved by
the Minister and notified to the bidder,
but the Minister of the Interior does
not bind himself to accept the lowest
or any bid. J. A. KING,
Minister of the Interior.
Interior Office, May s, 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-08
IRRIGATION NOTICE.

Holders of water privileges, or those
paying water rates, are hereby notified
that the hours for irrigation purposes
are from to s o'clock a. m, and from
to 6 o'cloca p. m.
ANDREW BROWN,
Sup't. Honolulu Water Works.
Approved:
j. A. KING,
Minister of the Interior.
Honolulu, II. l., April 9th. 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-08

VALUES NOT TO BE BEATEN.
There are no better values to be
found on the islands that at L. B.
Kerr's. For bedspreads and curtains
We lead the way. Likewise for hosiery,
gloves and ribbons. These are posi-
tive facts. What are you going to do
about it?
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-08

Everything that is cleansing, purifying and identifying
for the skn scalp, and hair of infants children CUTI
CURA will do bath with CUTTCURA SOAP
and gentle application of CUTICURA (ointment) the
great skin afford instant relief in agonzng
itching and burning clear the skin scay
pimpy and blotchy humors cleanse the scalp dandru
scaes and crusts and restore the hair They prevent
Hammation and coggng of the pores the pmpes
blackheads, and baby rashes, and especially appeal
Mothers worn out with the of skn-torured babies
Everything about them invites confidence They are abso
lutey and be used youngest most
delicate invalid with the gratifying unang
CuTcuRA (ntment
hdepdF NkwiER SIondo
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-08


DAY, May 10, 1897, at ~ o'clock noon,
for furnishing to the Road Supervisor
the following supplies in quantities as
required from time to time for the
Bureau of Roads and Bridges, Homo
lulu, during the term of six months.
from May II, 1897:
SCHEDULE OF ARTICLES RE
QU1RED BY THE BUREAU OF
HONOLULU ROADS, FOR THE
TERM OF SIX MONTHS. COM
MENCING MAY II, 1897.
BUILDING MATERIAL.
Red bricks, per NJ.
Portland Cement, per Dbl. of 400 lbs.
California Lime, per Dbl.
COAL.
Blacksmith's Best Cumberland, per
ton of 2240 lbs.
Australian, per ton of 2240 lbs.
Departure Bay, per ton of 2240 lbs.
New Zealand, per ton of 224O lbs.
HARNESS., LEATHER AND FIND
INGS.
Trace Leather, No. /, per Id.
Lace Leather, No. 1, per Id.
Harness Leather, No. l, per ID.
Harness Leather, No. 2, per ID.
Saddle Leather, No. 1, per Id.
Saddle Leather, No. 2, per ID.
Cart Saddles, each.
Collar Pads, per dozen, best quality.
Hames, per dozen pairs.
Horse Collars, b. T. or C. c., each.
Sheepskins, with wool, each.
Sheepskins, without wool, each.
Horse Blankets, No. I, per dozen
pairs.
Neatsfoot Oil, per gallon.
Frazer's Axle Grease, per case of
dozen.
CASTLE Soap, per Id.
Harness Ink, per dozen pints. Name
make.)
IRON AND STEEL.
Bar Steel, per ID.
Bar Iron, per lb.
Norway Iron, per lb.
LUMBER AND SHINGLES.
Northwest Lumber, per M. feet
(rough.)
Northwest Timber, per NJ. feet.
Northwest Battens, per NJ. feet.
Redwood Lumber, rough, per NJ. feet
Redwood Timber, per NJ. feet
Redwood Surfaced, clear, per NJ. feet
Redwood Posts, feet, each.
Redwood Shingles, per NJ.
White Cedar Shingles, per NJ.
NAILS.
Cut Nails, per key, iron, 3D., Cd, Sd,
10d., I'D, sod, 40d., God.
Wire Nails, per key, 3d., Cd, 3d., 1Od.,
I'D, god.
Nails, per key, galvanized, 3d., 1Od.,
I'D, cod, sod, 4Od., God.
Spikes, wrought, galvanized, per
key, in, in, 6 in, 7 in.
Spikes, wrought iron, per key, in,
5 in, in, in.
PAINTS AND OILS.
Pioneer White Lead, per 25-lb keg.
Hubbuck's White Lead, per 25-lb.
keg.
Dry Metallic Paint, per 100 lbs.
Linseed Oil, boiled, per 5 gal. drum.
Linseed Oil, raw, per 5 gal. drum.
Turpentine, per gal. tin.
LunRICATING AND MACHINE OILS
Cylinder Oil, Capital" per gallon,
Dbl. lots.
Cylinder Oil, 200 w." per gallon,
Dbl. lots.
Cylinder Oil, Albany" per gallon,
Dbl. lots.
Cylinder Oil, Colorado" per gallon,
Dbl. lots.
Lard Oil, No. /, per gal. Dbl. lots.
Fish Oil, per gal. Dbl. lots.
Black Oil, per gal. Dbl. lots.
Machine Oil, per gal. Dbl. lots.
Mineral Castor Oil, per gal. Dbl lots.
POWDER AND FUSE.
Black Blasting, per 25 lb. drum, 25
lrum lots.
Giant, No. l, per so ID. case, case
OTIS.
Giant, No. 2, per so Id. case, case
OTIS.
Giant Powder Caps, per doz. boxes.
Fuse double tape, per 1000 feet.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE.
Shovels, Ames, scoop, No. 3, per doz.
Shovels, Ames, long handled, per
loz.
Shovels, Ames, short handled, per
loz.
Handles for same, scoop, per doz;
ong handled, per doz.; short handled,
'er doz.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-22
UNCLE SAM AND EUROPE.
A smaIIey sensattoD-Combtna
Abroad Against Us.

NEW YORK, December 1.-THE New
England Society of the city OF Brooklyn
held its seventeenth annual dinner TO-
night. I'm celebration of the Z7th ami
versary of the landing of the Pilgrims.
Covers were laid for $50 guests, among
whom were many ladies, the relatives
and friends of members Of the society
The chief speaker of the evening was
Governor Black, Of New York
George w. SmalTey, correspondent OF
the London Times, spoke on New and
Old England" and he caused sensation
by his broad handling of the diplomatic
relations between this country and the
countries upon the other side OF the
water.
He referred TO CIeveland's Venezuelan
message. and declared that England had
shown a great deal of forbearance IN
this affair. He declared also that the
Continental Powers had come to think of
the United States as a menace TO the
neace of the world. instancing the inter-
ference of the United States in the Vene-
zuelan question, the attitude Of the
limited States toward Turkey, in connec-
ton with Armenian affairs. and Turkeys
war with Greece; its attitude with refer
ence to Hawaii, and latterly the strong
sentiments that have been expressed by
the American people against SPANS war
i'm Cuba.
He said that so strong were the feel
ings entertained by the Continental
Powers against this country, there was
certain to be combination to oppose
any action that the United States Gov
eminent might attempt to take to en-
force compliance with its wishes, and
unless he was mistaken 1t might be well,
under such circumstances, for the United
States to get as close as possible to Eng
land-the Old and the New England.
Senator Hawley took occasion, when
the excitement had subsidized somewhat,
to say that he was extremely sorry that
Mr.. Smalley had so misunderstood his
own country, an expression which was
loudly applauded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-22
GOMPERs on POLITICS.
Plans of Labor Federation for Inde-
pendent Action.

DENVER, COL, December H.-The
Rocky Mountain News to-day sent a tele-
gram TO Samuel Gompers, president or
the American Federation of Labor, ask
ing him to outline the plans of his organ
ization for independent political action.
The following response was received:
Nashville, Tenn, December 2l.-The
plans for our political action in the
Interest Of labor are only in a tentative
state at present. The American Federation
Of Labor proposes, however to take such
political action as will compel the law
makers, the executive, and the judiciary
TO enact TO enforce, and to define laws
i'm the interest of our people. We shan
elect our own representatives whenever
possible. and at all times defeat the enc
mics OF our cause, irrespective or party
To achieve this purpose, however, we
realize that II is necessary for the work
ers OF our country-East. West, North.
and South-to unite. and concentrate our
entire efforts to obtain the greatest sue
cess.
(Signed) SAMUEL GOMPERS.
president of the American Federation
Of Labor"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-22
PATENOTRE's AMERICAN WIFE.
Stories of His Being Embarrassed
at Madrid Denied.

WASHINGTON. December Histories
have been current recently that the mis-
sion of the new French Ambassador at
Madrid NJ. Patenotre. who recently
closed his service here, would be con-
siderably embarrassed by the fact that
he had married an American girl. 1t IS
stated however, that when n similar
story gained circulation in Madrid, a few
weeks ago it was promptly, and with
apparent authority, denied.
The report was originally printed in a
French newspaper, and was copied in
Madrid. Thereupon, the Epoca, the lead
ing Conservative paper in Madrid, tho
editor being the dean Of the journalistic
community, took up the matter. and gave
assurance that the American wife Of the
French Ambassador would be received
with every mark of consideration. 1t
instanced as a similar case that Of the
wife Of the Marquis Apezteguia, who
was formerly Miss Vincent, OF New
York. and who as wife of the WELL
known Spanish leader, has been made a
Spanish grandee, and close associate
of the Queens.
These American wives, the Epoca as
serted. in no way shared the sentiment
of certain radical elements in America,
favorable to the Cuban insurgents, and
they would be shown every mark of OFF,
cial and royal favor.
Madame Patenotre was formerly Miss
Elverson, Of Philadelphia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-22

unsound mind. He was examined by tne
authorities and released as sane.
He was a son OF Christian minister.
and was born in this county. Ten year'
ago he was leading Republican Oh nan
sas and Adjutant-General OF that state
He was first prison chaplain at beaven-
worth, Kan, then Adjutant-"enei" "a
the Grand Army of the Republic. ana
later Adjutant- General under the Tower
nor.
He was a possessor OF fortune Oh
100000 when an accident occurred Una.
ruined his life. 1t was sad death VI
his 9-year-old son, who was killed py
the street-cars IN Topeka. He lost his
property, and with his wife went 10 hOs
Angeles. Cal. where she died three years
ago. This last bereavement preyed SO
heavily upon CampbelPs mind that TOT a
time he was thought TO be insane, ana
was confined in an asylum. Coming BACK
to Indiana he began the practice OF Ia"
in Rushvile and stumped Rush ana sur
rounding counties last fall for Mckinley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-22
THE coopER-sTEIN NupTIALs.
Pretty Wedding mt the brides Home.
EIIyson-W

The wedding of Mr.. Moses Stein and
Miss Rosa Cooper. which took place at
G:3O O'Clock last night at the residence OF
the brides parents, was very pretty
affair, and proved to be the occasion OF
an emphatic testimonial to the popularity
Of the bride and groom. The two parlors
were tastefully decorated with lamps
and palms, and the house was crowded
with the friends and relatives or the
happy pair. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Father Reilly, OF the
Sacred Heart church. and the Academy
orchestra played the incidental music.
Miss Cooper wore a very handsome
travelling dress of Persian cloth trimmed
with marten fur, and hat and gloves 10
match. She was accompanied by MISS
Mamma Clayton. maid of honor, and MISS
Alice Cooper, bridesmaid. Miss Clayton
wore a pretty dress of white organize
over pink silk, and Miss Cooper, cream
brocaded silk. Both carried bouquets OF
roses.
Mr.. Thomas c. Leath acted as best
man, and the following gentlemen were
the ushers: Messrs. Philip McNiven, j..
Louis Sullivan, John Reinhardt, and
Samuel Crowder. AS the bridal party en-
tered the parlOr the OrcnestTa pldyeu
Mendelssohn's wedding march, during the
ceremony De Koven's 80 Promise Me,
and afterward the wedding march from
Lohengrin. Mr.. and Mrs. Stein left on
the evening train for the north on their
wedding tour, which will embrace Wash
ngton, Philadelphia, New York, and
Passaic, ~ j. The bride is the daughter
of Mr.. D. S. Cooper, Of the Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad
She is both talented and beautiful, and
an artist of no ordinary capabilities.
Mr.. Stein has been prominent for years
as a member of the Academy and
Theatre orchestras. and Is extremely
popular with a wide circle Of friends.
Mr. George Il. Ellyson and Miss Mag
gle NJ Woodward were married yesterday
afternoon at No. S06ls north Twenty
fifth street, Rev. George w. Vanderslice
performing the ceremony. The wedding
was a very quiet one, only the imme-
date friends and relatives being present
Miss Rebecca Mcdowell and Mr.. j.
Aubrey Enos will be married this eve
ming at o'clock at Fairmount-Avenue
church
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-22
PARTITION OF CHINA.
GERMAN VIEW OF RUSSIAN oCCU-
PATTON OF PORT ARTHUR.
BRITISH TO DEMONSTRATE.
This warning, IL IL supposed,
That England Proposes 10 Oppose
DtyIsion OF the FIowery Kingdom
without Her Being Consulted.

RERIIN. December H.-The Cologne
Gazette maintains the accuracy Of the
statement that the Russian occupation OF
PORT Arthur was connected with the visit
there of the British warship Daphne
about a week ago. As proof, 1t points
ont that there were neither Russian
sh,ns nor n Russian consul at Port Ar
tbur nj the time the Daphne visited the
harbor, and II argues that Russia could
only have learned OF the visit through
Chinas complaint.
BRITAIN AND JAPAN.
LONDON. December 22.--According to
snecial dispatch from Shanghai, the
british squadron will make demonstra-
tion at Che-Foo on the north coast or
the Shan-TEng promontory. as a warning
n Is supposed. that Great Britain intends
10 oppose the division OF China, without
her being consulted.
1t is reported there that Russia has
offered China a loan 20 pay on the IN
demnlty of the war with Japan, and II is
believed. says the dispatch. that Japan
and England are acting in concert 10
nreserve China from dsntegration, "a
voring the idea of protectorate over
Central China, with capital at Nan
king.
GERMAN PAPER TOO PREVIOUS"
BERLIN. December 2i-The Cologne
Gazette embarrassed the government to-
day by declaring that the other Powers
would soon follow the example OF Ger
many and Russia, now that the partition
of China had actually commenced. other
papers have expressed opinions in SINH
lar vein. 1t has been limited that Prince
Henry's destination is another point than
Kiao-Chau, and that he will receive the
supreme command in the China seas.
The Nord Deutsche Allegemeine Zei-
tung has in to-night's issue denial OF
these assumptions. declaring that they
were not warranted by the facts.
GERAIAN-CTINESE COMMISSION.
LONDON. December pa German
Chinese Commission has been arranged,
according to a dispatch from Shanghai
TO the Daily Mail. TO settle he bounda-
ries Of the occupied district at Kiao-
Chau. and IL IS evident, therefore, that
the occupation will be permanent.
The same dispatch says IL is rumored
I'm Shanghai that the British intend 70
occupy Tallien-Wai. south OF Port Ar
thur. In order to guard the Gulf OF Pc
Chilli.
TOXIC SERENE.
The Daily Mails correspondent at Toxic
says there is no excitement there over
the news from Port Arthur The press
Is calm, and the public is Indifferent.
II was rumored, also, the dispatch al
leges. that a large Russian military force
IS coming overland from Siberia.
NEWSPAPER-MEN BARRED OUT.
SHANGHAI, December 2L-The Ger
man admiral commanding az Kiao-Chau
bay refuses to admit newspaper-men
within the German lines.
FRENCH NAVAL REINFORCEMENTS.
LONDON, December PA special dis
patch from Brest says the French cruiser
Jean Bart has been ordered TO proceed
Immediately to China.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-22
TARIFF RETALIATION.
French Legislative Action Against
Our Meat Products.

WASHINGTON, December 2L-The ac-
ton of the French Chamber of Deputies
yesterday in passing a government bill
increasing the duties on hogs, hog pro-
ducts, lard ETC., is regarded as retalia-
tory in effect against the United States.
For some time negotiations have been
proceeding between France and this coun-
try toward making reciprocity arrange
ments. They came 10 a stop recently,
when the authorities here asked as con-
dition of such an agreement that
France would raise its restrictions against
American cattle and meat products.
The French Ambassador, NJ. Patenotre,
communicated with his government and
was in conference with the French au-
thorities before he left Washington. No
word has been received as to the purposes
of France since the Ambassador left, but
the action On the Chamber OF Deputies
yesterday, when the raise OF duties on
certain meat products was put through
by the Premier, NJ. Meline, leads to the
conclusion that the French policy will
not be toward abolshing the restrictions,
but toward increasing their stringency