The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-10-09
THE WEEKS NEWS.
TUESDAY. OCTOBER 8.


ATTORNEY GENERAL MCKENNA had
another extended conference on Tuesday
with Ex-Governor Hoadly in regard to
the pending Union Pacific foreclosure
sale. With reference to the statement
cabled from London to the effect that
an English syndicate had forwarded
bid for the Union Pacific property in
competition with that of the re organi-
cation committee the attorney general
said that, although no foreign bid had
yet been received, it was fact that the
government had received inquiries from
foreign sources, and he had no doubt
that capitalists OF this country and
Europe would see to it that the property
was not sold at price much below its
value. The government, he said, had
entered into no agreement or under
standing with the re organization com
mittee nor anyone else by which they are
to have the road at s45 ,000W or any
other sum.
The property, he added. would be sold
under foreclosure proceedings to the
highest bidder. and the only connection
the government has with the re-organi-
cation committee is that the latter guar
anteed that il the government would
join in the foreclosure proceedings the
committee would guarantee that bid
of at least S45 10000 900 would be received
for the governments equities.
THE ranking officer of our army, Gen.
eral Miles, is now on the Atlantic home
ward bound. He has been abroad
several months and naturally took
especial interest in observing military
matters. He was interviewed just
before sailing, and talked Interestingly,
yet guardedly. of Europe from the stand
point Of preparation for war. He was
careful not to draw invidous compari-
sons or say anything unbecoming his
position. but he was profoundly i'm
pressed. evidently. by the steadily aug
menting military power of the great
nations of continental Europe. England,
being an island. depends upon the navy
mostly, but on the continent armies are
the great reliance.
FIFTEEN new cases Of fever and one
death are reported from New Orleans,
October 5. The increase in the number
of cases continues to cause no alarm,
owing to the mild type of the latest ones.
A large consignment of chlorinated
lime has been received and a depot mas
been established in each of the seven
districts OF the city for It's gratuitous
distribution. The city to day, in some
parts, looks as il it had been struck by
a snowstorm, so widespread has been
the use of lime on the streets and in the
cutters. There still continues disagree
ment between some of the local physi
clans. The excitement which prevailed
among some classes, has completely sub
sided. An epidemic is absolutely out of
the question. New Orleans is today not
by any means unhealthier than it has
been for several years. The prevailing
fever has caused in several weeks less
than forty deaths.
THE latest news from Spain is EN-.
bodied in Madrid dispatch of Oct
Mr.. Moret, the minister for the colonies
it is semi-oficially announced. has de-
cided to apply as soon as possible all the
measures which are comprised in the
programme of the liberals regarding the
Antilles, including all that is necessary
for the application of autonomy for
Cuba in the form permitted by the cir
cumstances. 1t is reported that the
United States minister, General Stewart
L. Woodfofd, left at the foreign Office
on Monday an official note from Secre-
tary Sherman. Premier Sagasta, in an
interview, is quoted as saying that most
important questions are before the cab
met ministers, who have thorough
knowledge of the financial position of
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the war situation in Cuba and in the
Philippine Islands. The government.
Sagasta added, would carry out its
political and military programme with
firmness and sagacity. When the
premier was questioned regarding the
future of Captain General Weyler. he
said he supposed Weyler would resign,
adding that if he did not do so he would
be recalled. In conclusion. Sagasta said
the most prompt action would be taken
in the Philippine Islands. where the
situation. he explained, admitted of no
delay. Sagasts was the first visitor at
the United States legation Tuesday
morning His interview with General
Woodford was cordial. but absolute
secrecy is maintained as to what passed
in the conversation.
THEIR are camped on the dusty high
ways just south of E1wardville. Ill less
than quarter OF a mile from the court
house, in the neighborhood OF $50 strik-